Cool Science: Indoor Rainbow Experiment for Kids
Kids are naturally enamored by nature’s rainbows and the beautiful colors that spread across the sky. This experiment is easy to set up and …
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Teaching Students About Plant Cells Versus Animal Cells: A Fun Cake Activity for the Classroom
To a biology teacher, studying cells is exciting enough…but to the average student, you may have to peak a little interest in the subject. Did …
Continue ReadingBuoyancy Formula: Why does an Iron Piece Sink in Water but a Ship Float?
Sometimes kids wonder why does a small iron piece sink when in water, but a huge ship stays afloat? Here is an interesting experiment to learn the …
Continue ReadingBuilding a Solar Cooker Science Project: Directions for Kids
Alternate forms of energy is a hot topic. A simple and fun activity when at home or in the classroom is building a solar cooker science project! The …
Continue ReadingEarth's Rotation on Its Axis - Lesson Plan Demonstrating its Movement
Students will learn more about the rotation of the Earth’s rotation on its axis by using a raw egg to demonstrate the movement. This fun …
Continue ReadingOil Spill Clean Up Experiment: Easier in Fresh Water or Salt Water?
This science experiment is perfect for 6th grade environmental science. Students are old enough to study oil spills and discover how hard it can be …
Continue ReadingChrysanthemum Lesson Plan by Kevin Henkes: A Think Aloud Lesson
Primary teachers use read alouds to teach predictions and summarizations. Let’s demonstrate how to use the book, “Chrysanthemum”, …
Continue ReadingDemonstration of Earth Rotation Patterns: Lesson and Experiment for Middle School
Using a clay model, students will complete a demonstration of Earth rotation patterns. Axis wobble movement is explained in Part One of a two-day …
Continue ReadingTeach Students About Different Animal Habitats by Creating Their Own
Give your students a glimpse into the different ways that animals exist in the world around us. Students will not only learn about different habitats …
Continue ReadingNature Journal Lesson Plan: Creating a Bond With Nature With Your Students
Teach your students about nature and environmental conservationism. This lesson plan involves taking the class outdoors to discover more about their …
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Wind Tunnel - An Eighth Grade Science Experiment
Scientists use wind tunnels to determine how airplanes respond to wind currents. Here, we will look at showing eighth grade students how to make their …
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