As teachers, there is always a balance between teaching students our content area, and following the curriculum, but also teaching students other core skills that they will need for our class or for others. I am often asked about how to integrate more math into science class. Here are five strategies that I have found to be helpful.
This blog post was co-written by Becca from Science Rocks and Tara from Science In The City. They have 22 combined years of teaching experience in the inner city. To read about their backgrounds, hop down to the bottom of the blog post. 10 TIPS FOR TEACHING IN THE INNER-CITY Always treat students with respect– ... Read more
These hands-on resources and activities for landforms bring learning to life for 2nd graders! The set is packed with fun, standards-based...
Love these labs tips for a smooth worm dissection! - Getting Nerdy Science
Learn how to make a hurricane tube of your own - a great activity for when you are studying weather, or space, or just want a fun activity for kids.
My blog has been quiet lately. I apologize. I have been enjoying the summer, as I hope you have been too. I have been working on doing some small home improvements, playing with my kids, and just relaxing! Such an important goal of the summer!! In between all the time of not doing work, however, I went to a professional development and was introduced to an amazing website that I wanted to share with you! The Ithaca College Look Sharp project focuses on media literacy. They provide case studies and lesson plans in many different subject areas related to media literacy. These are definitely common core related, and critical to becoming informed and educated citizens! Here are few pictures from the PD that I attended. More details soon. If you have an idea what these activities were about, please leave a link in the comments.
It's time for some fun geography hands-on learning! I love mapping activities and have put together a fun printable set to build a city map. This fun printable set is 15 pages long and includes 5 different
Teaching states of matter in kindergarten can be a tricky! Here are some resources to help students gain a solid understanding of the topic!
NEWLY UPDATED to include 2024-2027!... soon adding more years!Ring in the New Year making some goals, some science related, some just kid related! Take a few minutes to ground your students as you start back after vacation and reflect on the best parts of last year and things to come in the new year...
This week I'm sharing a packet of materials on using and making dichotomous keys. You'll find a page of informational text, directions for using a key, directions for making a key, and two different student worksheets. Here's a sneak peak at the contents. Download Dichotomous Keys. I hope you get a chance to use these in your home or classroom. Please let me know if you try these and how you like them! **Updated January 2019. Please note that in the updated version the Blue-footed Booby has been replaced with another animal.
Games and activities to use when teaching about Nicodemus as found in John chapter 3. Part of a whole lesson available onsite.
This kid science research template, also serving as a history research report outline, facilitates structured research in a homeschool workbook format, including sections for animal research within the research worksheet report or research journal. A kids research workbook with elementary science and history worksheets. The workbook has research template worksheets for different subjects. Perfect for a homeschool research report outline. THIS IS NOT A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. IT IS A PHYSICAL PRODUCT! Workbook Details: *30 Pages of different research topics *Spiral coil binding *Laminated front and back cover *Worksheets are in alphabetical order *Printed on perforated paper for tearing out The following worksheets included in the workbook are: All About Me, All About My City, All About My Family, All About My Pet, All About My Sibling, Animal, Author, Bible Book, Biome, Book Report, Constellation, Country, Culture, Dinosaur, Element, Field Trip Summary, Historical Era, Historical Figure, Holiday, Human Body, Inventor, Outdoor, Planet, Plant, Scientific Method, State, Transportation, US President, Vocabulary, and Weekly Weather Tracker. Check out my printable research worksheets! https://www.etsy.com/shop/Homeschoolwithlizz?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=40442957 Even though we do our best for each workbook to be perfect, please keep in mind it is a handmade workbook. COPYRIGHT This item is for personal use only. It cannot be duplicated, sold, or used in any other way, shape, or form. If you have any questions about this product, please send me a message. Thank you for your support!
Do you have students who struggle to "get it" in your algebra class? I've been there! The ideas and resources in this post work for special education algebra students and students who need some convincing that algebra is cool. The post includes links to a solving equations graphic organizer, quick check algebra templates, algebra pennants, math cheat sheets, partner math activities and an algebra 1 word wall. All of the algebra teaching ideas in this post are teacher tested and kid approved! I know they will work to reengage your students.
Yasou! Take a trip through history and discover cultures at another era of time with hands-on projects and activities that drive the lessons home in a fun way! Included are 25 "Stops" that can spread across 8-12 weeks, where you will witness exciting events and meet interesting people of Ancient Greece. Topics include: The Archaic Period, Greek Government, Athens and Sparta, Everyday Life, Farming, Business, Transportation, Education, Literature, Science, Medicine & Disease, The Arts, Philosophy, Religion (Myths and Heroes), Warfare, The Golden Age, Alexander the Great, The Hellenistic Age, Archaeology, and much more! See below for details, photos, and step-by-step tutorial! • Suggested grades: 3-8 • Mac & PC Compatible • ISBN: 9780991367863 • All Text, Masters, Directions, Photos, and Resource Lists Provided (Supplies Not Included) Click Here to see the list of timeline figures included Photos Details Reviews Sample Scope/Seq Video This curriculum contains 25 "Stops" (lessons) including Guide Book Text to read on a topic and a Travel Itinerary for project choices and directions. Masters for all printables are included. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Creative Writing A "Dining Out Guide" of Recipes A File Folder Game A "Scrapbook of Sights" for storing notebook projects A Newspaper "Greek Weekly" A "Snapshot Moments in History" Scrapbook Timeline "Postcards from Famous Folks" Souvenir Craft Cards with a dozen 3-D projects to make Over a dozen Lap Book Projects ...and much more! Also included are eight Dramatized Audio Tours, over an hour of listening! Join "Trojan Horse Tours" as Graham (your tour guide) and Blaine (your coach driver) take you on various excursions, such as visits to cities such as Sparta, Athens, and Troy, a trip to the Olympic Games, and interviews with important people of history, such as Archimedes and Xenophon! (Go to "Sample" tab to listen for yourself!) The study includes directions and masters for over 50 projects and activities. The menu contains photo buttons, should you wish to get a good view of what a finished project can look like. Choose the projects that work best for your family! Also included are Travel Tips, teacher keys, Additional Resources (should you wish to include more reading or viewing to enhance the study), and a Quick-Stop Itinerary. This three-page travel planner will allow the teacher to see the whole schedule of upcoming topics and projects at a glance. Tastefully laid out for inclusion in your three-ring binder, this history study will give both the teacher and students a thorough, exciting adventure into the past! Included is a notebook cover made to slip into the clear cover of your 3-ring binder (in a choice of both color and black & white). The teacher's Guide Book will house the reading Guide Book Text, the Travel Itineraries of project directions, as well as Travel Tips, teacher keys, and any of the other teacher helps. The student will accumulate many notebook items specific to each stop. Included are activities such as a "Snapshot Moments in History" timeline, "Souvenirs & Gifts" with instructions for a dozen 3-dimensional projects to make, various maps of ancient Greece, the grandeur of Athens and the might of Sparta, government, architectural columns, clothing of the era, fables and poetry, the Greek home, warfare and so much more! Finally, to prepare you for your journey, we have equipped you with a passport and luggage folder, which once made will take you through all the Project Passport studies to come! I can’t say enough about the quality of the materials in the Project Passport series, as well as from Home School in the Woods in general. Everything is so thoughtfully created, and the finished product is truly a keepsake for years to come. This history study of Ancient Greece is no different! As my 12-year old daughter, Haylee, and I printed and assembled the various scrapbook items in the study, we shared them with the rest of the family. My husband was so impressed with how everything turns out so nicely, and I think it’s really cool the way so many elements are highly interactive. It definitely adds to the interest level for the kids. – Kelly at KGB That’s Me! blog We LOVE the fun projects and activities that Home School in the Woods incorporates in all of their studies – and Ancient Greece meets all of our expectations. You can choose to work on a notebook or a lapbook (or both!), create a newspaper, work on hands-on projects, play games, or create a timeline. The study is completely personalized – you can do as much or as little as you want. - Tonia at The Curriculum Choice blog We have provided you with one "Stop" from our Project Passport study. Included is the Introduction, Travel Tips, Additional Resource suggestions, Travel Planner: Quick Stop Itinerary, Guide Text, and Itinerary and Masters for projects associated with that Stop, giving you the opportunity to sample our materials and see if they are the right match for your learning needs! "PROJECT PASSPORT: ANCIENT GREECE" SAMPLE LESSON Click below to download a sample of our Audio Tours! 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Super Science Ideas! Bring the fun back into Science with these simple ideas!
We recently finished one of my favorite units: pollution and conservation. Over the years I’ve gathered ideas and resources that I thought you may be able to use to freshen up your own science unit! 1. READ Integrate your new topics into your literacy block. There are SO MANY wonderful options out there – both ... Read More about 5 Ideas for Your Pollution and Conservation Unit
Each year I like to do a different novel study with my students. I’m always on the lookout for novel study activities for any novel. This year I chose the book, “The City of Ember” because it fit in nicely with my science and social studies units (Light and Sound for science and Ancient Civilizations […]
Engaging resources for your Missouri Geography unit! Inside you will find: -Several Missouri's Rivers Graphic Organizers (both blank and completed) -Missouri's Natural Resources Graphic Organizer -Missouri's Border States Activity -Missouri's Regions, Cities, and Rivers Activity -Missouri Family Vacation Project/Performance Task with Directions, Brainstorming, and Publishing Paper -Postcard Template -Missouri City Brochure Project/Performance Task with Directions, Rubric, and Drafting/Publishing Graphic Organizers ...everything you need! Enjoy Missouri!
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Looking for a cool way to incorporate Architecture into a STEM project? This area and perimeter city brings together science, math, engineering, city planning, maps, and art to make the perfect STEM/STEAM project! And it
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Light is made up of wavelengths of light, and each wavelength is a particular colour. The colour we see is a result of which wavelengths are reflected back to our eyes.
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Visuals & Instructional Materials Although these materials were designed with children with disabilities in mind, many children can benefit from visual supports and accommodations. All of the following resources are available as free downloads in my TeachersPayTeachers store. Church Visual Cue Cards Children’s Ministry Visual Schedule Bible Alphabet Cards Resources & Articles Vanderbilt Kennedy Center […]
Each year I like to do a different novel study with my students. I’m always on the lookout for novel study activities for any novel. This year I chose the book, “The City of Ember” because it fit in nicely with my science and social studies units (Light and Sound for science and Ancient Civilizations […]
Do your students struggle when writing a valid hypothesis? This product is a step by step direction lesson to walk students through the process. Students can follow the directions to write a hypothesis correctly, then use the checklist to double-check their work. Included are: * 1 page of notes including the step-by-step directions and hypothesis writing checklist * 2 pages of activities including writing a hypothesis based on a problem with research and several hypotheses to evaluate how well they are written. Students use the checklist to decide how valid the hypothesis is, then rewrite it if necessary. Try my other scientific method resources! Introduction to CER: Claim Reasoning Evidence Scientific Argument Lesson Example Experiment Variables Notes, Sort & Application: Independent, dependent, constant Scientific Observation: Qualitative vs Quantitative notes, activity, sort
Nobody likes to get sick. So teach your kids about what germs are and how we should be fighting germs with these fun printable cards!
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how to teach kids where in the world they live by using simple circles to show the planet, continent, country, state, city, street, home! free printable.
