A list of little to no-prep, hands-on activities allowing students to experiment and learn Earth Science without relying on a textbook.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more
If you are like me you HATE lecturing. I simply cannot find the strength every class to get in front of students and blab on while...
Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
If you're looking for something fun to do while teaching science, here's our top ten list of interactive websites for scientific learning Getting Nerdy Science
Teach kids about plants and how they thrive with this super fun science experiment !
Truth is, finding virtual dissection and labs isn't as hard as it used to be. We have a list of the best Virtual Dissection and Labs for Homeschoolers!
Teaching science with YouTube is a great way to make science both interesting and entertaining! We've used many over the years, but these are our favorites.
Waves! They are everywhere. This unit on electromagnetic vs. mechanical waves can be so overwhelming for some students just because...
Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
This science experiment was a great visual for explaining how fold mountains are formed. It also uses materials you already have in the house.
This fun Plant Cycle Craft in 3D is the best way to teach your child about the Seed to Plant Life Cycle. Its easy enough for your 1st Grader to do themself and it's a great science lesson. We love to see how you made yours with #funhousetoyscraft on Instagram!Lets get crafting1. Cut out all of the 4 background's and the single items.2. Fold the background halfway then fold the bottom up. 3. Add glue to the "glue" area.4. Now you have the the first quarter of the Cycle. Make 3 more. 5. Glue the s
Hi teacher friends, Are your elementary students studying Earth Science this year? I’ve always dreaded trying to hunt down lab supplies and equipment for science activities, but during the last few years I’ve been able to come up with little-to-no prep activities to teach Earth Science! These hands-on activities allow students to experiment and learn
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15 YouTube science video channels for kids, explain science phenomenon, answer science questions, demonstrate science experiments. Great Free STEM resource.
Learn about the phases of the moon with a favorite cookie. Here's how to make Oreo moon phases for fun edible astronomy.
Don't let you 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students miss out on these terrific science sites that will make your science lessons come alive!
Check out these top 10 mistakes teachers make when teaching science. Help your students be successful by knowing what to do in your science classroom!
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Six of the best interactive biology websites: well designed and easy for students to understand. Included are tips for how to use the activities!
I’ll be honest with you – I was a student who REALLY struggled with math in school. I couldn’t see how it applied to every-day life or other learning subjects. I know that if my teachers had provided me with this tool growing up, it would have been a GAME-CHANGER. I created this math tool
If you’re having trouble doing science labs in your homeschool, virtual labs, simulations, and video dissections are great alternatives.
Getting started with coding in the classroom doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating! You don’t have to have a background in computer science to teach it, and you don’t even need expensive robots or technology to get started! WHY Teach Coding?
Science curriculum doesn't have to be expensive. A good portion of what we've used for science over the years has been free resources!
Don't let you 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students miss out on these terrific science sites that will make your science lessons come alive!
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YouTube science videos teaching human body anatomy to kids kindergarten to high school. Free resource for science, biology and physiology class.
10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words-- awesome for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade
Check out these fun and easy science experiments for kids! These EGGcellent EGGsperiments are a great way to teach your kids the scientific method.
Words on walls are a great way to display important vocabulary words in your science classroom. Not only will it help your students learn...
Elephant toothpaste is such a fun and easy science experiment for kids! Explore this chemical reaction that has an exciting, foaming result -- which shoots right out of the bottle! You can set up this STEM activity for yourself in just a few minutes - you only need a few simple ingredients! It's quick and easy, and the wow factor will make you want to try the experiment over and over again. The bubbles and foam are SO COOL! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps
The last couple of years I taught, I did an elaborate science demo day for Halloween. This is one of those experiences that students will remember when
Are you looking for a fun natural selection stimulation activity for your evolution unit? You are in the right place. “Survival of the Fittest Finch” will not disappoint you nor your students! I di…
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
Learn the five ocean layers & which sea animals live in each zone with this colorful science experiment and habitat project for kids, tweens & teens!
This crushing cans science experiment is an exciting way to demonstrate the power of air pressure. Make soda cans instantly collapse.
Hi Teachers! If you’ve been following my blog, you may have seen recent posts about this new resource line, Interactive VocAppulary™! This resource is essentially an interactive vocabulary activity where students design apps for each vocabulary word for their themed Smartphone! What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it combines the use of
This lab is one of my top sellers in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. It is easy to set up and doesn’t require a lot of materials. However, I frequently get questions about the lab so I’m hoping this blog post will be useful to those teachers out there who about to set up this ... Read more
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
Coloring pages and flash cards to study cell parts is a perfect start to introduce science that is engaging.
Your first year teaching is going to be one of the hardest years of your career. I frequently went home near tears thinking “I just can’t do this. It is too hard.” But I promise you, it gets easier! I’m in my 10th year teaching and I spend a lot less time planning and preparing ... Read more
What a fun way to teach kids how lungs work!
Close reading in science class? This post shares strategies and a free resource for implementing close reading in science instruction.
Six of the best interactive biology websites: well designed and easy for students to understand. Included are tips for how to use the activities!
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 1 - THE HUMAN BODY We are so excited to dig into Unit 1 in our science sequence! We kick off science this year with My Body and My Five Senses . It is the perfect place to start science with our primary kiddos. This year we are going to explore and learn about the
