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Teaching refraction of light in upper elementary? Try this simple (but remarkable) lab. Kids explore three situations where water bends the rays. Jump to light resources. Ms. Sneed Prepares Her…

Use a variety of everyday objects and a flashlight for this reflection of light experiment.

Simple Reflection of Light Experiment for Kids

March 19, 2023

Try this reflection of light experiment with your kids. It’s easy! Just grab a flashlight and some everyday objects. Then ask kids to reflect the beam onto the wall. Jump…

Easy Ways to Teach Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque

March 12, 2023

Teach the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. With just a flashlight and everyday items, you can put together an easy lab, station, or center. (more…)

Teaching How Light Travels – Energy for Kids

March 5, 2023

Teaching how light travels? For kids in elementary school, keep this energy lesson simple. Light travels in a straight line. Read on for activities to let third, fourth, or fifth…

How Density Affects Sound in Solids, Liquids, and Gases

February 26, 2023

Density affects sound. Kids in third, fourth, and fifth grade can investigate how it travels through solids, liquids, and gases. If you have a swimming pool, it’s easy. But you…

2 Simple Activities to Explore Materials That Conduct Sound

February 19, 2023

Which materials conduct sound? Which insulate it? Try these simple activities. Your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will love them! (more…)

Pitch Is Easy to Teach with These Activities

February 12, 2023

These simple pitch activities are fun and easy to teach. In no time, your third, fourth, or fifth grade students will understand high and low sounds. (more…)

3 Simple Activities for Teaching Amplitude of Sound

February 5, 2023