Building a homemade spectroscope is a great way to include STEM in a child's day. This fun craft idea brings learning about light refraction to life!
Let’s teach about the reflection and refraction of light for 5th grade. Even though this can be a confusing topic, your students will reach mastery in no time with these interactive activities for reflection and refraction, as well as absorption. What are reflection and refraction? I’ll be honest; before I started teaching 5th grade, the ... Read more
Are you looking for a project to help your students research space, the Sun, and Moon? This solar system STEAM project is just what you need to guide students through the research of the planets. In just one download, teachers can print a no-prep project that includes all planets (and Pluto), as well as clear note-taking sheets that guide students through the research. This project integrates report writing, the reading of informational text, and science. It includes complete answer keys to keep things as simple as possible for the teacher! This project works well as an independent project or for group work. Students in groups can each study one planet and collaborate to create the finished product. This Planets project includes: graphic organizers for taking notes a list of recommended resources for teachers editing checklist for students fan page templates for all planets, the Sun, and Moon ordering the planets activity complete answer keys Process: Students use the provided note-taking sheets to research each region. Then, they transfer the notes onto the fans. The report pages (in the fan format) match the note-taking worksheets exactly, making the publishing process simple. This project gives students the opportunity to research, note-take, label maps, publish, cut and color. When done, students have a resource that can be used again and again! This project is ideal for: practicing note-taking introducing research for center work fast finishers independent projects group work as a supplement to your science unit on space For each planet, students will find: the distance from the sun the diameter the length of orbit the climate the history of the planet's name 3 interesting facts For the Sun, students will find: the length of time it takes for the sun's light to reach Earth the temperature of the sun's core the temperature of the sun's surface For the moon, students will find: how much of the moon we can see at one time, and why around what does the moon orbit and how long it takes Information about Pluto: A supplemental file includes information for the dwarf planet, Pluto. This includes a note-taking sheet, fact fan page, answer key, and an ordering activity that includes Pluto. To access the additional information, simply unzip the file and click on the document labeled Pluto Supplements. See what teachers are saying! ❤️ "This was the perfect end of the year wrap up for planets. My students loved putting their knowledge and research skills to the test to tell their peers all about their chosen planet." Rachel Z. ❤️ "The graphics are gorgeous, the activities very easy to understand, and the answer key is gold. Thank you for saving my sanity as I teach my 5th graders about space!" Miss G. in Grade 3 ❤️ "Great tool to research the planets. Very well organized! Gave students choice and also a direction for this project." Jamie F. Related Products about Space and Our World ⭐ Color by Number: Space Multiplication Facts Practice ⭐ Continents Project and Craft - Research Report for the 7 Continents ⭐ Regions of the United States - Research and Project for the 5 Regions of the USA ⭐ State Report Research Project - Templates for all 50 States
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Shadow or no shadow? That is the question! Check out these fun groundhog day activities to celebrate (or not) the winter season!
We love rainbow science, and this STEAM / STEM light activity using a blank CD and paper is a really fun one! Not only will kids create rainbow reflections with the CD, but they’ll use paper to alter the patterns of the light. Follow our Science for Kids and STEM for Kids Pinterest boards! …
Shadow drawing is an awesome art process for young artists of any age. Considering shapes and positive & negative space are all part of making shadow art!
Build shadow towers in this STEM challenge for school age kids!
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Students in third grade learned about the artist David Hockney. We focused especially on his California influenced pool paintings from the 60's and 70's. I saw a similar project on the blog "Kids Artists". The students were focusing on line, shape, and color while working on these. We also spent a good bit of time thinking about how our hair and body look different when submerged under water. The kids loved creating the look of weightlessness in their self portrait. Hockney used interesting techniques to create the effect of light shining in on the water of his pool paintings and we tried to recreate that. I love how they all look so much like the child that made them. Great job third graders!
I was very much inspired by a post I saw a long time ago from An Art Room Filled with Fauves for this project. I loved how simple and how many times students got to practice their figure drawing. Here is how I approached the lesson. We started by studying our mini figure models and moving our body. I'm always inspired by Rina from K-6 Art for activities like this. She get's her kids moving all the time. This group loved trying to challenge their pose. There were several parts that the students had to make to complete this project. First the tracer. We used a heavier tagboard to draw a figure using shapes. We had already practiced a lot so the kids had it down. The tough part of this project was the cutting of this tracer. I would say that 90% of the students were very successful. There were some tape repairs and I did a 'teacher check' (and in some cases teacher help) on some of them because this was the base of the rest of this project. The second part of this project I had them draw a horizon line and place their figure on it. They had to color this figure in using black crayon. I would have also had them darken in the horizon line if I was to do this one again. Then, they drew the outline on a white sheet of paper and filled int he details. They outlined and colored with crayon again. This was something to remind the students when they were doing the two final steps. Be sure to have the figure and shadow facing the same way. As the students cut and glued the projects on, we talked about placement of the figure to the shadow. You want to make sure that the figure is close and overlapping the shadow a bit. You also want to make sure that your figure is on or below the horizon line. And again, make sure that your figure and your shadow are going the same direction. I love the simplicity of these cute projects. There were small ways that students were able to show their creativity such as the image below. I have a second post to come on an experiment with this project that allowed for more creativity. Below is about as 'out of the box' students were able to go with this project.
With just two ingredients, this fun bubble painting activity will have your children spellbound! Who doesn't love to blow bubbles!
2. It's the perfect day to go outside and do our shadow experiment.
Olympic Torch Kids Craft for the Olympics - it lights up! A toilet paper roll craft for kids to hold during the Olympic Opening Ceremony!
It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s
Easy to make no mess colour theory experiment to explore mixing of primary colours to secondary colours.
This is a list of things that glow under a black light or ultraviolet light.
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World Map with Light If you love travelling or are simply looking for a unique way to spruce up your walls, our world map is just what you need. This wall map is really amazing. Styled with lights, it easily takes center stage in your home or office. Made of wood and acrylic with high-quality engraving details our world map is the amazing wall art for any interior. This is a unique personal travel map world, which is very convenient and fun to mark the countries you have visited. Whether you're looking for a special gift for a Housewarming, 5th Anniversary, Birthday, Wedding or any other occasion, our handmade maps of the world are absolutely recommended. ✔ Dimensions: 180x90 cm (71x35") ✔ Material: birch plywood and acrylic glass ✔ Type of lighting: LED strip. You can regulate the brightness of the light using a compact remote control. Also there is the opportunity to set the convenient speed of flicker. ✔ The map is already set up on the acrylic background. Therefore, you receive only some pieces, which are very easy to put on the wall. No glue required! ✔ Map includes country names, capitals of countries, borderlines and big cities of some countries. ✔ The map is plugged in an electrical socket. We use the plug in of European standards. But we add to order the adapter for USA outlets. It’s free. ✔ Color: light nature and walnut ✔ Due to the size some countries and islands are omitted on the map, so it is not geographical. Decorating the walls of your room with map is a sure way to grab eyeballs. So go on and choose from our map that best matches your taste and personality! ❗ SHIPPING & DELIVERY ❗ We're from Ukraine, but we RESUMED OUR WORK and will be glad to produce something special for you. The standard delivery also works. Don't worry please! We're always in touch! More home decor here https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenGoodsByMrDeer?ref=profile_shopicon§ion_id=22686012 If you have any questions - we will be glad to help you.
Mixing colors and exploring color theory is a learning activity is simple enough for preschoolers and exciting enough for older kids.
Printable 3D shapes for kindergarten are an excellent tool for young learners to grasp the concept of geometry in a hands-on way. These printables allow your child to cut out, fold, and assemble 3D shapes, making abstract concepts tangible..
Linguine frutti di mare is a light and delicious seafood pasta dish. Made with a variety of fresh seafood, this recipe is perfect for seafood lovers!
Last time we covered basic three point lighting and that yielded an entirely decent head and shoulders portrait. With a neutral background three point lighting works great and it’s a basic setup that’s been working in photography for decades. Today I want to amp up the power a little...you know how I love lighting power. If I hit the test switch and the lights dim across town from the power drain, you know that’s going to be a fun shoot! There’s also method to the madness as today I want to try lighting with a little more fashion edge to it.
Rainbow lightning is a fun process art activity for kids. Perfect for teaching preschoolers and kindergarteners about the weather.
