Tag: Science Experiements
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Teaching Photosynthesis
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…
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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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Christmas Science and Literacy
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and maybe the most chaotic! I love making things fun around holidays because higher engagement equals fewer behavior issues. Plus, it’s just more fun! These are some of my favorite Christmas/ Winter Holiday activities. My absolute favorite part of these lesson units is the real world connection…
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Ideas for teaching Cell Structures and Functions
Cell Structures and Functions are a favorite topic for me. Students love looking at cells under a microscope and students love These activities are created to incorporate reading and writing into the Science curriculum. You can click any link or image in this post to grab the printables and activities for yourself. The informational text…
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Weekly Science Planning
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in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, Back to School, Digital resources, distance learning, Lesson Planning, Life Science, Physical Science, Planner, Planning Materials, Science Activities, Science Experiments, Science Lesson Planning, STEM, Teacher hacks, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Materials, Teaching Methods and Strategies, This Week in Science“How do you teach science? What do you do each day of the week?” I saw this question this morning and decided to share my weekly science planning with you. This is my work smarter, not harder plan. So, what does a week in Science look like? I always have my year planned and resources…
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June Summer Dollar Spot Finds
My favorite place to look for new classroom goodies is the Target Dollar Spot. The prices are usually so much lower than education stores and Amazon. Here is a quick little video of what I’ve found so far this summer. I’m sure my ideas will change as I get settled into the classroom this Fall,…
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Top 3 End of the Year STEM Units that Keep Students Engaged and Behavior Under Control
Teachers, Summer is coming!! This is always an exciting time of the year, which makes all those behavior skills your students work so hard to build all year go right out the window. 😅 No fear! Simple literacy-infused STEM units are my absolute favorite way to keep students learning and engaged during the last few…
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Interactions in Ecosystems: This Week in 5th Grade Science
Life Science is something that I love to teach in Spring because animals and plants are becoming active again. We can teach what students are starting to see in their world around them. Plus, we have more opportunity to tie in natural occurrences to our lessons such as baby animals and plant growth. This week…
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Glowing Volcano Eruption – Science Experiments for Kids
I love a good science demo or lab for getting my year started off in any science class. Get kids curious and excited about science! The Glowing Volcano Eruption is easy to make and soooooo much fun to watch. I love anything that glows. 🙂 I took a aluminum tray, and placed a narrow cup…
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2nd Grade Science – What is a Scientist?
I am so incredibly excited to introduce my newest series of complete lesson set bundles!! 2nd Grade Science Complete Lesson Set Bundles! After seeing my 4th and 5th grade lesson set bundles, 2nd and 3rd grade teachers have been requesting these complete lesson sets for their grade levels. 3rd grade is next on my list…