Teaching Tips

Succulent science activities bring fun and excitement to the classroom. Take a few simple steps to get started. First, teach the science practices. Emphasize using a fair test. Next, ask…

Energize science activities for elementary students! How? Above all, let kids get their hands on science. Then try these simple strategies. They’ll transform instruction. First, ask for generalizations. Second, encourage…

For a full-blown experiment, kids use the fair test.  They compare two (or more) things. All other variables are controlled. Asking students to measure and repeat seals the deal. (more…)

Scientific inquiry means different things to different teachers. In this post, kids will start with a messy problem. Then they’ll find the solution by trial and error. Why not give…

When kids make generalizations in science, they focus on scientific concepts. For higher level thinking, give your labs a twist. Begin with a conceptual question. Present a science investigation. Then…