Inspired By the Bridges in San Francisco Seeing these magnificent bridges inspired me to learn more about these landmarks. Of course, this led me to learn about all different types of bridges. Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of California. This suspension bridge was designed
These two Thanksgiving science activities are great stand-alone experiments. But, I pair them with the children’s book Cranberry Thanksgiving, written by Harry and Wendy Devlin. These are perfect for the week of Thanksgiving break. Making Butter in a Jar This Thanksgiving science activity gives you lots of bang for the
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.
Our Science Units are Aligned to NGSS As each science unit was developed, we studied each Next Generation Science Standard. In addition, we looked closely at all of the NGSS evidence statements that go with each standard. The evidence statements give added detail about what students should know and be
Our Science Units are Aligned to NGSS As each science unit was developed, we studied each Next Generation Science Standard. In addition, we looked closely at all of the NGSS evidence statements that go with each standard. The evidence statements give added detail about what students should know and be
The Amazing Scientists Book Series The Amazing Scientists book series, written by Julia Finley Mosca and illustrated by Daniel Rieley, features four famous women scientists. I first became aware of these delightful picture books on one of the National Science Teachers Association’s lists of top STEM books of
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,
There are so many winter science activities that I have done with my classes. I thought that I would share a few of them with you! Winter Science – Static Electricity This simple winter science experiment is one of my favorites. Static electricity is something they all have experience with.
Why are Science Reading Passage Essential? As a former classroom teacher and English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator, I find that having quality science reading material is a must. First of all, according to the Common Core standards, 50% of all reading should be non-fiction text. Reading about science topics is
Intelligent Animals: What to Look For Animal Intelligence is the ability to learn, understand, and deal with new situations within one’s environment. Just like humans (yes, we are animals), other animals also show signs of intelligence. Some signs that an animal is smart are its ability to solve problems, communicate
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