Science and engineering practices are what we teach students to do to make sense of natural events and phenomena. They are a combination of skills and knowledge that scientists and engineers use to investigate the world and design and build systems to solve its problems. In this … [Read more...]
How To Raise Butterflies in the Classroom
Raising butterflies in the classroom is always a highlight and a fantastic finish to any life cycle unit. In this post I’ll show you how to easily raise butterflies in your classroom. I’ll share tips I’ve learned about managing your kids and their caterpillars, super-engaging … [Read more...]
Water Erosion Science Experiment: Save the Lighthouse!
This water erosion experiment for kids is a fun science activity that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching second grade students about slow earth changes, all of the materials you will need are from Walmart and the dollar store. The PowerPoint lessons and student … [Read more...]
9 Activities to Teach Engineering Design
Kids are natural engineers. They are makers, designers, and problem solvers at heart. Who else has these qualities and creates things to solve problems? Engineers! In this post I’ll share some foundational activities to do with your 2nd grade and 3rd grade students to teach … [Read more...]
Plant and Animal Interdependence Activities for 2nd Grade
In second grade, students build on prior knowledge and expand their understanding of plant and animal interdependence. We explore the basic needs of plants and animals and ways that they depend on each other for survival. We investigate how animals help plants disperse seeds and … [Read more...]
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