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Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

February 28, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Earth Science, Geology, Science

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Teach kids to identify rock layers from oldest to youngest. First, help them understand the properties and types of rocks. Second, explore fossils. Finally, put the two together to analyze…

Enjoy teaching kids about plants, their parts and functions. They'll love these hands-on activities for studying seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves.

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

February 21, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Life Science, Plants, Science

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Enjoy teaching plants, their parts, structures and functions! These hands-on activities will immerse kids in seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love…

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

February 13, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Light, Physical Science, Science

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Teaching light energy can be loads of fun. Even if you’re on a tight budget. Five simple activities for kids help them understand light concepts. A little light reading drives…

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

February 6, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Energy, Physical Science, Science, Sound

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Enjoy teaching sound energy activities for kids. Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students will love the hands-on exploration! (more…)

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

January 18, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Engineering Design, Science

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Simple STEM challenges ignite students’ engagement, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the engineering design process. Just add one per month – and let the thinking begin! (more…)

Teaching Tips

Teaching Rock Layers from Oldest to Youngest

Teaching Plants – Their Amazing Parts, Structures and Functions

Enjoy Teaching Light Energy with Activities for Kids

Enjoy Teaching Sound Energy Activities for Kids

10 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Kids Think

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