Engage students in science for September on topics like magnets, apples, matter, and fall through science experiments and integrating science and literacy.
Love unit studies? And fall? Don't miss this collection of free and frugal fall-themed unit studies!It’s officially fall, although you wouldn’t know it in my part of the country. Here we’re still making temperatures in the high 80s or even low 90s in the hottest part of the day. But, we can pretend it’s really
Ah, apples and September. As perfectly paired as peanut butter and jelly. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something so exciting about the start
Engage students in science for September on topics like magnets, apples, matter, and fall through science experiments and integrating science and literacy.
Preschoolers will have fun exploring apples with this fun fall or back to school themed FREE Apple Science Experiment Worksheet.
Simple apple oxidation experiment to learn why apples turn brown and what prevents apples from browing with hands-on apple science activity for kids.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the pretty fall leaves and the cooler “jeans & jacket” weather. Nature also gives us lots of great sensory experiences during the fall. One of my favorite themes during the fall season is apples, not only because they are my favorite fruit (honeycrisp are just so […]
So, I've been busy getting my beginning of the year science units together. I start the year off in science the same way I start everything else off--by teaching routines and expectations! We start science on the very first day of school! Day 1: What is Science? I ask the kids what they think "science" is and I record their answers on a chart paper. Be prepared for some pretty funny answers! Then I read What is Science by Rebecca Kai Dotlich. I love this book--it is colorful and fun and really gets kids thinking about science and the world in general! Then, with their minds buzzing with possiblities, we add more ideas to our list. Then I introduce our science notebooks. I tell the kids that these are very special notebooks that will help us ask questions about science; make predictions; record observations and data about investigations; and explain their thinking about what they have learned. I hand out the Science Notebook Expectations and we go over them one by one. Then I show the kids how to glue the expectations in their notebooks--focusing on how to turn one page at a time and how to use glue appropriately...
Engage students in science for September on topics like magnets, apples, matter, and fall through science experiments and integrating science and literacy.
Engage your class in an exciting hands-on experience learning the five senses!
ALL ABOUT FALL Fall is almost here! Those long hot days in August at the beginning of the school year are just about the hardest days of the entire year for me. I am just so tired. But as soon as the mornings are cool and the days start to get shorter, I get a huge burst of energy. Fall
Easy curriculum planning with these ideas for what to teach in September using ready made thematic units for fall.
ALL ABOUT FALL Fall is almost here! Those long hot days in August at the beginning of the school year are just about the hardest days of the entire year for me. I am just so tired. But as soon as the mornings are cool and the days start to get shorter, I get a huge burst of energy. Fall
The coolest apple seed science experiment ever--dancing apple seeds! Simple to set up and sure to be a huge hit with kids!
As part of our homeschool this week, we took on learning more about beavers and creating a dam with an All About Beavers Unit Study.
Do you struggle to fit science in every day? This product was created with YOU in mind! It has everything you need to integrate science into your day and fill your science time! A curriculum map is included to help you easily plan your month of science (science unit, anchor charts, experiments, and ...
Apple science experiment to explore the effect of different liquids on apple slices. A fun, science experiment for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten
Kids will be WOWED with this hands-on, fall science experiment where they will explore Why do Leaves Change Color for kids! Fun Leaf Activity!
I'm trying to incorporate more science experiments in my classroom this year. My 1st and 2nd graders had such a wonderful time with our Apple Experiment. An apple experiment is a great way to tie your fall activities together, especially if you are planning a trip to the apple orchard. Here is what you need to do your own class experiment. 4 jars oil vinegar water an apple magnifying glasses a knife to cut the apple recording sheet (available at end of blog post) Place a quarter of the apple in each jar. Have the students add oil to one jar, vinegar to another, and water to the third. Leave the fourth one to have only air. We labeled the jars and observed the apples for a week. My students were constantly checking on the apples throughout each day. This picture shows the beginning of the experiment. This picture shows the end of the experiment. What happened? The apple,exposed to air, started to oxidize. The apple in the vinegar had brown spots all over it. The apples in the water oxidized a bit, but compared to the other apples in liquid it wasn't that much. In the oil, the apples also oxidized a bit. Another liquid to use in this experiment would be lemon juice. Definition of oxidize-when the apples come in contact with the oxygen in the air and begin to react by turning brown. When we were finished we documented the results. My little guys have begged for more experiments ever since! Click here to get this document for free.
The science center in my classroom is always a busy place. Students can observe, experiment, create, construct, classify, compare, and question. Students are natural-born scientists. They are curious and eager to explore the world and everything in it! As teachers, it is our job to nurture their scientific spirit and help students form questions, investigations, collect data, and share their conclusions. Make your science center amazing to enhance their experiences! Plus, I have a few freebies for your center too!
Learn about amazing trees with this fun, and free hands-on unit study. Free nature unit studies for homeschooling from The Crafty Classroom.
20+ September Preschool Themes with Lesson Plans and Activities, Free Printable List of Themes for Preschool, Preschool Weekly Themes and Activities for September, Plus, Preschool activities for science, math, crafts, learning about apples, the alphabet, honey bees, teddy bear theme, Pirates, Preschool crafts, language, writing and more.
Set up a quick and simple Pop Rocks experiment to explore cool chemical reactions and fun candy science. How do Pop Rocks work?
Scientists. What are the different kinds of scientists? What are the different fields of Science? What do scientists do? This unit takes a look at the different branches of Science. This would be a great Back to School Science unit or an End of Year culminating science project. It can also be us...
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
Try this fun erupting apple volcano experiment for kids! Create an erupting apple volcano using simple household ingredients.
Preschoolers will have fun exploring apples with this fun fall or back to school themed FREE Apple Science Experiment Worksheet.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the pretty fall leaves and the cooler “jeans & jacket” weather. Nature also gives us lots of great sensory experiences during the fall. One of my favorite themes during the fall season is apples, not only because they are my favorite fruit (honeycrisp are just so […]
I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything... and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn't too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours
Our class conducted an experiment to find out which of the following (water, air, lemon juice or vinegar) kept an apple from turning brown. My students loved making their own predictions and were eager to find out the results the following day.\Looking for more APPLE ACTIVITIES? This science activ...
See ideas on integrating science into fall teaching throughread alouds, anchor charts, flip books, experiments, and more.
Hello Everyone! We finished our study of living and nonliving things with a fun (and a little slimy) activity. "Gummy Worms vs Earth Worms...
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 3 - PLANTS Unit 3 in my primary science series is here! We are diving in and learning about plants - their lifecycle, how they make food, the parts of a plant, why animals and humans need plants, plus so much more. I am also sharing a FREE lesson with you right here
STEAM, nature study, recipe, art project, and more in this mini-curriculum inspired by sunflowers. Includes free download of the entire curriculum!
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
Explore different materials and their properties with this engaging unit. Activities and printables for the Foundation and Prep Year chemistry strand.
Learn and have fun with one of these awesome Apple Science experiments for kids. This fun fall science is always fun to do!
Are you looking for fun activities to use with your kindergarten students to teach weather and climate? Look no further! This NGSS unit is full of fun, hands-on activities to help you cover the standards!
Kids will be WOWED with this hands-on, fall science experiment where they will explore Why do Leaves Change Color for kids! Fun Leaf Activity!
Make homemade butter in a jar for an edible science activity your kids can eat! Making butter with kids is quick, easy and tasty too!
The Apple Taste Test is a wonderful way to incorporate the sense of taste into your lesson. It also sneaks in vocabulary, math, and science.
Get the best free homeschool curriculum! See how The Good and the Beautiful can help bring joyful learning into your home.
Kids love planting and getting their hands dirty, so a plant science unit is always fun to teach. Here are some of the best plant activities, books, printables, and videos to make this topic fun and your planning easier. These are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students.
