Once in a while, we are asked to review a book and possibly blog about it. Forensics for Kids: The Science and History of Crime Solving with 21 Activities, written by Melissa Ross, is one of those books. This forensic science book is the inspiration for this post.
Before I taught in an elementary science lab, I taught special education and second grade. I used anchor charts in both of these settings. Naturally, I would use this beneficial tool in my science/STEAM lab. Science concepts can be particularly difficult and complex, so having anchor charts is
Science is an essential part of learning in school. It helps kids understand how things work and why they happen. YouTube channels help with this! I find that most students actively watch and listen when videos are shown. They often help students visualize things that they otherwise couldn’t.
Some Great New Middle School Science Books Each year, I enjoyed adding some new science books to my classroom library! I had a huge collection that was always popular with the kids! I still love to check out the list of “outstanding science trade books for students” published
Why Explore Nature with Children? Now, more than ever, getting outdoors and exploring nature is essential. We all know most people are spending far too much time in from of screens. The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that children ages eight to ten spend an average
A New Time in Space Exploration! With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on December 25th, 2021, an exciting new era of astronomy began. The ‘Webb’ as it is known, is a collaborative effort of NASA (USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the European Space Agency, and
What is Citizen Science? Citizen science projects rely on volunteers and scientists working together. These volunteers answer real-world questions by studying the world around them. Every-day people, including students, collect data and send it to scientists, and this collaboration increases scientific knowledge. Why Should Your Students Engage
Think Like a Scientist: How Do Scientists Think? Posing the question, ” How do scientists think?” is a great way to start off the year. For younger students, you might ask “What is science?” The objective is to get students to realize that science always searches for the truth.
Getting to Know Students Scientifically Every year teachers do “getting to know you” activities on the first day of school. Why not change it up this year with some science fun? Students will love these science activities and be totally engaged! Materials Needed a recording sheet mirrors magnifying
Why are There New Sports at the Summer Olympics? Two of the new sports at the Summer Olympics have a close connection to the host nation. The Olympics are scheduled to be in Tokyo, Japan. One new sport, karate is a sport that started in Okinawa, Japan many years ago.
What is Renewable Energy, and Why Should Students Learn About It? Renewable energy is an energy that is continually replenished. There is an unlimited supply, and they do not contribute to climate change. Thus, knowing their advantages and disadvantages helps us to understand how we can use the right mix
The Question That Started It All “Climate change isn’t real,” the student said. I responded with my usual “Scientists tell us there’s a lot of evidence for it”. The student chimed back, “Well you haven’t shown us any. I mean… where are your numbers?”. Oof. In one time-stands-still “Ah-ha” moment,
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