Most kids love science and finding engaging ways for them to learn is easy, especially when you use food! In this post I'll share a fun properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the properties of crackers. Properties … [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, hands-on, and fun! Read on to find fresh teaching ideas and engaging properties of matter activities that will … [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 processes, the materials you need are all available at the dollar store. The PowerPoint lessons and recording sheet I … [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. Pollination is an important process in the life cycle of plants and a fun one for kids to demonstrate. Read on to learn a fun … [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...]
