Your students skip right past the diagram, don’t they? Here are 5 simple ways to teach upper elementary and middle school students to actually read science diagrams, from arrows and labels to partial diagrams and student-drawn models.
Students can name the variables but still plan unfair tests? Learn how to teach students to plan a fair science investigation with practice spotting fair and unfair tests, controlling variables, and guided investigations.
Need quick graphing practice that fits into lessons you already teach? Here are 7 low-prep ways to use graphs in science class with grades 4–8, from one-question bell ringers to test prep.
Help students move from “I hate graphs” to “I can do this.” Simple, classroom-tested routines and practice ideas to build confidence with science graphing in grades 4–8.
Science teachers keep those triple beam balances in your classroom. Here are 3 ways you can use this science tool in the grade 4 5 6 classroom.
Learn what to put on your science supply list by using these teacher approved materials for supplies for elementary science labs.
Three ideas to teach your grade 4 5 6 students about the scientific method includes free and fun ideas.
This free scientific method activity will walk students through the process as the fortune telling fish will engage your grade 4 5 6 students.
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.
Five easy ways to integrate physical and chemical changes into your unit for grades 4 5 6.
Learn about three types of questions to ask your students so that they can become better scientists by improving their critical thinking skills.
Hands-on states of matter science experiments that show students how solids, liquids, and gases interact. Five easy activities to add to your states of matter unit.