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Use one pagers as a fun science project for kids to complete to demonstrate their knowledge of science content in grade 4 5 6 classrooms.
Every Day is a new day. Important things to note January Jan. 9 - 31 F& P Benchmarking Jan. 16 No School - MLK, Jr. Holiday Jan. 17 2nd...
Last year after completing my full year biology curriculum, I decided to write a blog post to give context for why I chose the particular scope and sequence
When we studying trajectory as part of our middle school science co-op, we wanted to know the how far something would travel if we launched it with a catapult.
4th grade is the year most students are beginning at a new school. More kids, more learning material, more social and emotional challenges. Let's make it as easy as possible to grow into the beautiful flowers they are. Here are 20 creative and captivating ideas you can use in your classroom to foster a safe and collaborative learning environment.
I have a confession to make. During my years in the science classroom, I was never able to sustain a long-term warm-up or bell-ringer routine with my
Engaging students with science models has long been at the cornerstone of quality science instruction, but could we be doing even more...
Free Printable Microscope Observation Worksheet. Free Printable Microscope Observation Worksheet, a great activity for students to draw what they observe under the microscope and also write specimen description and detailed observations. Print the Microscope Observation Worksheet free with home or school printer and share with students at the school lab, tutoring, homeschool lab or science classroom. Kids can draw 6
Hello, fellow teachers! As we know, representation matters in school. It's important for all students to see achievements from people of different genders and races. One content area where the achievements of women and people of color tend to be ignored is in science, or STEM in general! In order to help combat this, I've made a resource called Scientist of the Month. In this resource, important and often forgotten figures in science are put on display for your students. I included 9 scientist
Get back to school ready using ten Amazon must haves for the science classroom. Items include science prep, decor, and organization.
Do you struggle with classroom management? Here are four strategies that you can add to your toolkit that will make it just a little bit more effective.
This model and template will help college, high school, and middle school teachers put together a syllabus that sets you and your students up for a great year.
Hello Everyone! A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to go to a little science workshop. Thanks to our science instructional specialist, we learned some ways to "fit it all in." An emphasis was made to incorporate and organize vocabulary into our science/reading lessons. We also learned a fun way to store science items. Well, I got busy and reorganized my science notebook pages, beginning of the year set up lessons, and vocabulary. I also took the storage idea and made it fit with the notebooks. I can't wait to share with the kiddos! Here are a few pics from the 60+ page unit! Student science notebook cover. Science Saver- to store vocabulary cards and other treasures! Over 100 vocabulary words included If you are at all interested in this little set up unit for science notebooks, you simple need to click here!! :) I hope this helps you in your quest to organize your science curriculum and student notebooks. Let me know what you think, or if there is something I need to fix. I do read all the comments, and try hard (not always successful) to get back to you if you have questions. I hope you're having a great week! Thanks for stopping by for a peek! Joyfully! Nancy
Which material conducts heat better, wood, plastic, or metal? In this experiment, we learn about conducting heat and how various materials conduct heat differently. Note: Although the materials for this experiment are easy to find, one of the materials is boiling hot water. Depending on the age of your children the help of an adult […]
As part of our Anatomy unit. We are retaking the learning of the brain. We have been working on this in the past however as my son gets older we revisit this unit and add more information that now he can handle because he is older. Donwload Unit Now This unit works well on a stand alone or as a resource to be paired with any other unit on The Human Brain. Why Interactive Notebooks? Interactive notebooks are a must have in our homeschooling. I came across this idea long ago when I started using lap books. Now It is interactive notebooks. They are excellent, hands on, I cannot stress the need for the use of them in your classroom or homeschooling. They will let you teach like a pro and your kids will love learning. By the time my son is done cutting and gluing his interactive notebook he has already memorize most of the key words. Not only that but he is proud of showing his complete Science notebook and colors it everywhere. It is really his little piece of art. Let's face it these are not easy terms but everything is in the presentation and making the learning process artsy and colorful. Making your students feel they can personalize their work it priceless and a step forward in learning. Extras I have used more pictures and extra interactive notebook activities. What is new on this Reader? Different from my old resource. This one will have............. The senses and more interactive notebook open close mini books that make the notebooks 3D and cute. Learning about the sense was vital to our lesson as I wanted my son to start understanding how hearing, tasting and sight is related to brain. I have also included hands on activities that will come hand in hand with the reader itself and are not part of the interactive notebook. Some pictures of our day learning Pairing this unit with other library books we found on taste buds. Have in Mind There are three cut and glue activities on this resource. You will have to print those single sided other than that every other page can be double sided. Online Resources you might love to add Our Bone Chart I found this unique life size skeleton to name the bones. I have linked it below. Hope it is helpful. Life Size Skeleton Skeleton Online Game Take a look at my old resource We are learning lots with this unit on the Human Body. If you are downloading my product please view all the pictures below. The Nervous System The Brain and Spinal Cord Download Unit Now You may use my product as an interactive notebook or lap book. I decided to go interactive notebook for this one. The Skull is to be cut around and in the dotted line. Glue it and inside it place the brain. So, crafty your kids will love it. Because we used this unit as part of our bones unit. My son went ahead and named the skull bones. You may also do the same. Buy Bundle Unit Now Interactive Notebook about the brain. Brain Facts Brain Stem and Spinal Cord The Nervous System Freebies Free Nervous System Notebook Pages Unit on Bones Download This Unit Now In this unit your kids will read, complete activities, have a good laugh and all while learning about bones.
Spin the bottle and let your students practise any food vocabulary.
The First Few Weeks We have been busy with Kagan Team Building Activities, generating our Classroom Agreements and designing our classroom. Read more about the Balloon Bounce activity at http://pypinparadise.blogspot.com/2013/08/kagan-silly-sports-and-goofy-games.html Generating our Classroom Essential Agreements Read about the process here http://pypinparadise.blogspot.com/2013/08/beginning-of-year-agreements.html Lovin' my front door! The "Rockstar Work" Board I love how these "People Mats" turned out. Students put their name and what they loved on the top trapezoid. Bottom trapezoid was for a Learner Profile Attribute or Attitude. (This generated a great question about the difference, once again between the two!) And the two side trapezoids were for My Favorite Place and Someday I Will... These "People Mats" will be on the board all year. I have paper clips on the top so we can clip current work right on the top of them. At a glance, I know who has turned in work plus if there isn't anything up it still looks colorful and creative!
Newton's Laws and easy in the same sentence? Maybe not, but trust me I have some resources that will do just that! But first, how do you display your classroom agenda? I have an easel right outside my door that lists what each grade level is doing and recently it said. "It's Newton Week!" The
The self-paced classroom benefits students and teachers! We share how to make it a reality in your classroom using the Grid Method.
A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year
One of the most time-consuming things teachers deal with is student absences! I no longer worry about this because my students completely take care of it!
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Teaching Light & Sound from the NGSS standard CAN be fun! Check out simple light and sound activities & worksheets for 1st grade here!
