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How to Teach Science in a Virtual Classroom

February 7 By Linda Leave a Comment

Right now, many elementary teachers are looking for ways to teach science virtually. As more schools move to remote learning and shift to digital formats, teaching hands-on subjects, like science, can be difficult. Is teaching science virtually ideal? No. Is it do-able? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: At-Home Learning, Distance Learning, Popular Posts, Science Tagged With: distance learning, science activities, virtual teaching

What Do Scientists Do? Free Activities & Science Lesson Plans

May 29 By Linda 2 Comments

what do scientists do activities

At the beginning of the year in second grade science, two of the first questions we ask are, "What is a scientist?" and "What do scientists do?".  These free back to school science activities will help you answer those questions and introduce your students to the scientific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Distance Learning, Popular Posts, Science Tagged With: activities, back to school, digital resources, lesson plans, science

Hands-on Habitats Activities for Second Grade Scientists

January 19 By Linda 2 Comments

Habitat activities for second grade

When I first started teaching, habitats was a first grade focus. Now, as our science standards are shifting, habitats and the interdependence of ecosystems is a second grade unit and one my students enjoy. Read on for high-engagement teaching ideas and habitats activities for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Popular Posts, Science Tagged With: 2nd grade science, habitats, science, science experiments

Properties of Matter Activities for Second Grade Scientists

September 12 By Linda Leave a Comment

Learning about the properties of matter is a highlight in second grade. In this post I've collected some of my favorite science activities that are aligned to NGSS, hands-on, and fun!  Read on to find fresh teaching ideas and engaging properties of matter activities that will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Popular Posts, Science Tagged With: properties of matter, science, science experiments, second grade science

Easy Seed Science Experiments & Parts of a Seed Activities

February 28 By Linda Leave a Comment

Easy seed science experiments and parts of a seed activities for kids. Simple to do science activities ideal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders learning about the life cycle of plants.

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...]

Filed Under: Life Cycles, Popular Posts, Science Tagged With: experiments, parts of a seed, plant life cycle, Plants, science, seed dissection, seeds

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