Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice to Get the Most Out of Teaching

Energy, Physical Science, Science, Sound

Your kids may wonder, “What is sound energy?” With just a few fun activities, they will quickly discover that sound is a vibration. (more…)

New Science Practices – 8 Ways to Teach Them

January 15, 2023

New science practices include the old scientific method (in more flexible terms). Additionally, you’ll find some new processes. Let’s take a look at the eight practices. In addition, we’ll explore…

The final science practice asks kids to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.

Information in Science – How to Use It with Kids

January 8, 2023

Information in science, the standards say, should be obtained, evaluated, and communicated. But how can you do this without a bunch of research papers? Think outside the box! Instead of…

In third, fourth, and fifth grade classrooms, science argument is essential for overcoming misconceptions.

Scientific Argument – How to Encourage It

January 1, 2023

How can you encourage scientific argument in an elementary classroom? First, continuously refine arguments based on evidence. Second, foster critical thinking. Let kids judge, critique, argue, and communicate in your…

Constructing Explanations – Sure Ways to Do It

December 18, 2022

Constructing explanations in science trips kids up. After all, how can you explain complex phenomena? Try these surefire ways to do it. First, ask them to observe relationships. Second, change…

One way to include mathematics is to look for patterns using tables.

How to Teach Math in Science – A Few Examples

December 11, 2022

Trying to teach math in science? First, measure multiple properties. Second, use computation. Third, look for patterns. And fourth, graph. Read on for a few specific examples. (more…)

To use data, measure, compute, compare, use tables, and create graphs.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data – How to Teach Science Practices

December 4, 2022

Analyzing and interpreting data are important science practices. Teach kids to measure, compute, compare, use tables and create graphs. Then they can quantify their experiments. (more…)

The third of eight science practices involves investigations.

How to Plan Investigations in Science for Kids

November 27, 2022