Tag: Reading
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Why Elementary Science Matters (and How You Can Make It Happen)
Science matters in Kindergarten, just as much as it matters in High School. With elementary science teachers, high school science teachers have a huge helping hand in teaching and sparking scientific interest in our kids today as well as for our scientists and thinkers of the future. When I used to think about a science…
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Week 24 Science Lessons: Carbon Dioxide – Oxygen Cycle and Photosynthesis
Grade 5 Science Week Twenty-four Lessons This week we will continue the Environments Unit. We are going to take a look at how the carbon dioxide- oxygen cycle and photosynthesis work, and why they are important. Links to actual materials and lessons are provided throughout this post. I hope you can find something to help make planning this…
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Week Eighteen Science Lessons: Moon Phases
Grade 5 Science Week Eighteen Lessons This week we will continue the Space Unit. This week we will cover the Moon Phases. Moon phases are not exactly a 5th grade standard. However, they are required to know it and recall the phases from 4th grade. Students struggle with understanding the moon phases even in middle school! So, it…
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Week Seventeen Science Lessons: The Water Cycle
Grade 5 Science Week Seventeen Lessons This week we will start the Space Unit. Space in 5th grade looks at the interactions between space and earth. We will be exploring the Water Cycle this week. Students will observe and diagram the steps of the water cycle. Here is a lesson to help you plan. Links to actual…
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The 12 Days of Christmas Tips and Gifts: Second Day of Christmas – Graphic Organizers
Follow with me each day as I post my 12 gifts of Christmas for teachers. Each day will have a tip to encourage engaged learning in your classroom and a free gift to accompany that tip. Here goes the second day! On the second day of Christmas, Elementary Ali gave to me… Two Engaging Graphic Organizers! Graphic…
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Week Sixteen Science Lessons: Weather vs. Climate
Grade 5 Science Week Sixteen Lessons This week we will continue the Earth Unit. We will be comparing Weather vs. Climate. Students will learn the difference between the two terms. Here is a lesson to help you plan. Links to actual materials and lessons are provided throughout this post. I hope you can find something to…
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Week Fourteen Science Lessons: Natural Resources and Alternative Energy
Grade 5 Science Week Fourteen Lessons This week we will continue the Earth Unit. We will be exploring natural resources and alternative energy. Students will learn about the types of resources, how we use them, and the importance of conservation. Here is a lesson to help you plan. Links to actual materials and lessons are provided throughout…