Germinating seeds and growing plants is a must-do activity for elementary students learning about the plant life cycle. But have you ever wondered what the inside of a seed looks like? These easy seed science experiments are a great way for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students to … [Read more...]
Seed Dispersal Activity: Build an Exploding Seed Pod
How do plants disperse their seeds? One way is through an adaptation called exploding seed pods. It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds, but some plants have the ability to launch their seeds a good distance away from the parent plant. This helps ensure the young plant's … [Read more...]
Chlorophyll Paintings: Incorporating Art in Science
Chlorophyll paintings are a fun and creative way to integrate art and science as students learn about plants, the process of photosynthesis and how a plant makes its own food. In this post I'll share how to incorporate art into your plant science activities by having your … [Read more...]
Getting Your Class Back On Track After a Break
Sometimes it seems that just when your classroom starts to run smoothly, it's time for a break. Other times, the break can't come soon enough! Refocusing your students after a break doesn't have to be a struggle. These 6 classroom management tips and teaching ideas will help you … [Read more...]
Milk & Cookies and the Scientific Method
Teaching students about the processes scientists use is a key step in building a science foundation at the beginning of the year. In this post I'll share a fun and simple science experiment for students to explore buoyancy as they learn the steps of the scientific … [Read more...]
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