Muir Woods: A Little History First! President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Muir Woods a National Monument in January of 1908. John Muir (1838-1914) was a mountaineer and naturalist. He spent much of his life wandering in the wilderness. Muir was a strong advocate for the natural world and encouraged others to
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
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
Green Lake and Round Lake are Beautiful Colors! Of course, there is science behind the spectacular blue-green color of Green Lake! Green Lake is one of two glacial lakes at the park. The other is Round Lake, a Natural National Land Mark. Both lakes are unusually deep for their size.
Cacti in Bloom So, in my first post about the Desert Botanical Garden, I wrote that I wanted to visit when the cacti were flowering. Well, I did it! My husband and I visited in April, and things were more beautiful than I imagined! We saw many different cacti,
, Learning About Insects Most kids are fascinated by insects! The estimated number of insect species in the world is 900,000, so it should be easy for students to find one that they would like to discover more about. Overview of Insects It’s fun to start with phenomena
How I Go About Prepping Students for Building a Nest Before students begin building a nest, they need to learn about bird nests and the birds that occupy them. Observing Nests Usually, before I start this project, students have been talking about seeing robin’s nests and the
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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