Are you teaching the water cycle in your classroom or homeschool? The water cycle is a complex process with many stages that all work together to provide the freshwater crucial to our survival. Hands-on water cycle activities are useful to demonstrate the different steps in the water cycle and can make your lessons memorable for […]
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Looking for fresh ways to teach science? This post is packed with inspiration and resources to help you explore animal metamorphosis, climate change, rock identification, soil science, plate tectonics, and flower anatomy with your students. I’ve included links to my other posts with hands-on activities, background info, printables, and study materials. Below, you’ll find everything […]
Are you a parent or educator looking for fun ways to take learning outside this summer? Whether you’re reviewing math and science concepts from the school year or looking for ways to connect with your local ecosystems, I’ve got you covered with these 5 outdoor educational activities! In this post, you’ll find directions for nature […]
If you are teaching the phases of the moon, this popular snack activity with cookies is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This yummy and fun activity is sure to make your lunar phases lesson a memorable one. In this post, you’ll find the materials list and directions for this activity, plus, I’ve created a free […]
Rock identification can be a challenging but fun subject to teach in any science classroom. If you’ve taught your students the basics of rock ID, but need a fun review game to end your unit or prepare for a test, I’ve got you covered! In this post, I’ll share the materials and directions for playing […]
Are you teaching rocks & minerals in your science classroom? If you’ve taught your students the basics of mineral ID, but need a fun review game to end your unit, look no further than mineral ID bingo. In this post, I’ll go over how to play mineral ID bingo in your classroom and the materials […]
Rivers and streams provide endless opportunities for scientific exploration and discovery – and chances are you can find one right in your community! From their chemistry and physics to their role in ecosystems and human communities, rivers and streams offer excellent opportunities to teach critical concepts in science and math in an applied way. Across […]
Explore the cosmos with your students with 11 hands-on space activities. From creative art projects and snack activities to real-world stargazing, this list has something for every young space enthusiast.
Are you teaching your students about the night sky and astronomy? If you’re looking for an activity to make your constellation and star lessons memorable, look no further than this snack activity. For this project, students will learn to recognize well-known constellations by creating edible constellations with pretzel sticks and mini marshmallows! This constellations activity […]
Teaching landforms in your classroom? If you’re searching for a quick and easy way to help students learn about landforms—without needing lots of extra supplies—you’ve come to the right place! This post shares simple sorting and compare/contrast activities perfect for introducing landforms. All you’ll need are some landform flashcards or pictures, making this activity both […]