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 ... Read More
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Ice Cream in a Bag: Changing Matter Experiment for Second Grade
In second grade science, students investigate ways that matter can change and whether these changes are reversible. In this post, I'll show you a fun changing ... Read More
Properties of Matter Activities for Second Grade Scientists
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, ... Read More
Sharpie Solubility Experiment for Kids
This Sharpie solubility experiment is a fun science activity for kids that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching elementary students about scientific ... Read More
Cheese Powder Pollination Activity for Kids
In this unique pollination activity for kids, students develop a simple model that mimics the function of a butterfly, or any insect, pollinating flowers. ... 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 ... Read More
