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Real Science Fair Ideas for Elementary Kids
Science fair is such a fun and engaging way to teach kids about the scientific process and using science to answer questions. Being in charge of planning and running a school science fair each year, I put together a seamless system to make it run smoothly and be an exciting event for the community. In…
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The Big List of 5th Grade Science Curriculum for Your State Standards
The Big List of 5th Grade Science Curriculum by State Standards!
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The 3 Things Every Lesson Needs to Master the 5th Grade Science Standards
Detailed mastery points for each standard helps create a better science lesson
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The Big List of End of the Year Science Lessons
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in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade science, 5th grade science, Back to School, Classroom Set Up & Organization, end of the year, force, motion, and energy, Lesson Planning, Life Science, Matter and Energy, Physical Science, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Lesson Planning, STEM, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Materials, UncategorizedThe Big List of Ideas for End of the Year Science Lessons.
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3 Easy Steps for Teaching and Reviewing Science Vocabulary
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in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade science, 5th grade science, Back to School, Classroom Set Up & Organization, Freebies, Lesson Planning, Planning Materials, Science Activities, Science Lesson Planning, STAAR test prep, Teacher hacks, teacher tips, Teaching Materials, Teaching Methods and Strategies, Test Prep and Review, Uncategorizedideas for teaching Science vocabulary
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3 Test Prep Ideas You Should Start Right Away
My first year of teaching, I finished up my 5th grade science test prep week with a science lock-in. I drove 45 minutes home after the Friday night science lock-in event we put on. And then, I sat in my driveway and cried for a while before going in the house. This was my first…
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Exit Slips and Assessing Student Understanding
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in 4th grade science, 5th grade science, Back to School, classroom decor, Classroom Set Up & Organization, Digital resources, Lesson Planning, middle school science, Planning Materials, Science Activities, Science Lesson Planning, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Materials, Teaching Methods and Strategies, Test Prep and Review, UncategorizedData has become a central theme in classrooms today. We have formative assessments, summative assessments, reading level assessments, MAP testing, STAAR tests, other standardized tests, istation, the list can go on forever. The last thing we need as teachers is another thing to grade or another assessment! We do need to check in with our…
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Science Lab Kits to complete your science lessons
If you’ve ever thought, “I just need a good lab so my students can master this week’s science content.”… My new Science Lab Kits are for you! If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t have the materials to set up a good lab this week.”… My new Science Lab Kits are also for you! I am including…
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The One Review Activity You Should Start Adding to Your Science Lessons Today
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in 5th grade science, Back to School, force, motion, and energy, Lesson Planning, Life Science, Matter and Energy, middle school science, Physical Science, Planning Materials, Science Activities, Science Lesson Planning, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Methods and Strategies, Test Prep and Review, UncategorizedMy first year of teaching I was hired halfway through the year. Not only did I have to quickly figure out my teaching style, but I also had to get about 50 students ready to pass that dreaded 5th Grade Science STAAR test. I needed a way to make learning stick, and stick fast. I…