Category: physical science

Learning what the science and engineering practices are and how to use them in your classroom

What are Science and Engineering Practices?

Learn about the NGSS science and engineering practices. Teach your students the 8 SEPs and find ways to integrate them into your grade 4 5 6 classroom.

5 hands on experiments to teach changes in matter

Five Physical and Chemical Changes Experiments

Five easy ways to integrate physical and chemical changes into your unit for grades 4 5 6.

How to Teach a Unit on Magnetism

Teaching children about magnets can be challenging. A magnetism unit needs to follow NGSS standards. Your unit on magnets is a fun and engaging way to integrate hands-on learning activities and provide students with opportunities to solve real-life problems. Learn how to teach magnetism to students while incorporating the Next

Teaching literacy skills to your science students by using compare and contrast in science

Using Compare and Contrast in Science Class

Use the literacy skill of compare and contrast in science to improve student understanding.

Alternative Ways to Conduct Lab Activities in Your Classroom

Science teaching has always been chock full of hands-on activities and experiences to cement learning in the students’ young minds in our classroom. However, due to the pandemic’s various constraints, our “normal” teaching strategies and routines have been completely altered. As we settle into “the new normal,” science teachers

Bringing Scientists into the Science Classrooms

Learn how to increase engagement by bringing scientists into your grade 4 5 6 classroom to discuss various science topics.

Holiday Science Activity Lessons and Ideas

Learn ideas to bring in holiday science activity to your upper elementary and middle school classrooms.

Five FREE Tech Tools for the Science Teacher

Learn how to use these free and easy tech tools in your science class to create engaging lessons and motivate your students to learn in grades 5,6,7.

Building Background Knowledge for Your Science Students

Learn strategies to build background knowledge of science students in grades 4 5 6 to improve their ability to understand science concepts.

Using Picture Books in the Science Classroom

Integrate literacy skills into your science classroom through the use of picture books. Learn about different books that will help with comprehension of various science topics for grades 4 5 6.