Photosynthesis is one of my favorite topics to teach. I think this is because it’s a science phenomena that I find fascinating. Here are some ideas you can use to teach photosynthesis: -Each of the following activities can be found in your Photosynthesis Complete Lesson Set with all the Printables and instructions you need. Intro … Continue reading Teaching Photosynthesis
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Science Lessons for the Winter Holiday Season
Winter Science lessons and Holiday science lessons for student engagement
FREE 3rd Grade Organisms and Environments Monthly Planning Guide Part 1
Free weekly lesson plans for 3rd grade science organisms and environments
FREE 3rd Grade Earth and Space Monthly Planning Guide Part 3
Free weekly lesson plans for 3rd grade science earth and space unit
Exit Slips and Assessing Student Understanding
Data 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 … Continue reading Exit Slips and Assessing Student Understanding
FREE 3rd Grade Earth and Space Monthly Planning Guide Part 2
Free weekly lesson plans for 3rd grade science earth and space unit
FREE 3rd Grade Earth and Space Monthly Planning Guide Part 1
Free weekly lesson plans for 3rd grade science earth and space unit
Making Learning Fun with Science Concept Character
I started Science Concept Characters back in 2009 and they were such a hit that I kept the activity ready to go for any time I needed something extra. Students can pick a science word/concept, or you can assign a science word/concept to each student. Students will create a character for a science word or … Continue reading Making Learning Fun with Science Concept Character
Ditching Behavior Charts for Better Behavior in the Classroom
I ditched behavior charts long, long ago, and I have never regretted it! (Don’t miss the FREE behavior toolkit download below!!) AND, I have had fewer behavior problems!! 😎 Not only was it more work to keep up with and more rewards to provide… I saw how it damaged a child’s view of themself and … Continue reading Ditching Behavior Charts for Better Behavior in the Classroom
FREE 3rd Grade Force, Motion, and Energy Monthly Planning Guide
Free weekly lesson plans for 3rd grade science force motion and energy unit