Adding seasonal activities to your day to day plans can keep students engaged and interested in what they're learning. Science experiments are no different! If you are looking for a great science activity to do with your upper elementary students this fall, this salt crystal experiment with leaves is one you don't want to miss. Keep reading for a full list of materials … [Read more...] about Leaf Salt Crystal Experiment
Leaf Chromatography Experiment
This is a fun and informative fall science activity that has a great content focus. This experiment explores how leaves change color in the fall. The purpose of the experiment is to get the students to understand that chlorophyll (which gives leaves the green color) masks the other colors in the leaves. In the winter, trees block water to the leaves breaking down the … [Read more...] about Leaf Chromatography Experiment
Using Math Warmup Activities (Free Starter Pack)
Transitions in the classroom are extremely important. This is when so much time can be wasted, and misbehavior can occur easily. One way to help transition into a new subject is to have routines in place that the students know to expect each day. One routine could be using a warmup to start the lesson. Not only do using warmup activities help transition students quickly … [Read more...] about Using Math Warmup Activities (Free Starter Pack)
Free Back to School Parts of Speech Task Cards
Do you need a quick way for your students to practice basic parts of speech? These free parts of speech task cards are just that! Students can breeze through these cards to identify basic parts of speech and demonstrate their understanding of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. About the Printable Parts of Speech Task Cards The printable set is made up of 16 task … [Read more...] about Free Back to School Parts of Speech Task Cards
Magnetic Slime Science Activity
Are you teaching magnets and magnetic properties and want to up your students' engagement and excitement? Try this magnetic slime science activity! This is a perfect small group science demonstration to engage your students AND enhance their science skills (especially when you use the free reading printable included with this post). Want to see more science … [Read more...] about Magnetic Slime Science Activity
Fruit Battery Science Experiment
Fruit and batteries definitely don't seem to be a combination that goes together. Your students will love this science experiment that has them creating fruit batteries and testing which fruit works the best. Free printables, including a reading passage, are included to help you make the most of this science experiment. Want to see more science activities and … [Read more...] about Fruit Battery Science Experiment
Edible Plate Tectonics Science Activity
The earth might seem like a big solid rock, especially from the surface. However, the solid earth you’re standing on is actually in motion. Ever so slightly, that surface is moving several inches a year. The theory behind this movement is known as plate tectonics and it’s a fascinating concept for students to learn about. Tectonic motion and its effects – including … [Read more...] about Edible Plate Tectonics Science Activity
Easter Science Experiment: Dissolving Easter Peeps
When you think about planning classroom holiday activities for your students, you may not automatically think of science experiments. Especially for Easter! But Easter, with all its ooey-gooey sugary treats, is the perfect holiday to introduce some science concepts to your students. They will love this fun Peeps® science experiment! Note: We examine the Peeps and … [Read more...] about Easter Science Experiment: Dissolving Easter Peeps
Erosion Science Experiment With Grass
It's one thing to talk about scientific concepts and ideas in the classroom, but another to actually see them at work. If you're looking for a way to give students a firsthand look at erosion, this is a great experiment to do so. In this science experiment, students will answer the question Does Grass Help Prevent the Erosion From Water? Want to see more spring … [Read more...] about Erosion Science Experiment With Grass
Valentine’s Day Party Activity for Upper Elementary
I love all things holiday and am always looking for ways to engage my students and keep them motivated to learn and engaged with their work during the months leading up to a major holiday. And even though my students are fifth graders, I still want them to enjoy a bit of the fun of Valentine's Day. In this post, I will share a super engaging mystery bag activity that … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Party Activity for Upper Elementary
Christmas Science Experiment | Dissolving Gingerbread Cookies
When you think about planning classroom holiday activities for your students, you may not automatically think of science experiments. Before winter break, it can be challenging to get your students to focus on much due to the excitement of the impending holidays. I find that working holiday-themed activities into the curriculum keep students interested and learning. Try … [Read more...] about Christmas Science Experiment | Dissolving Gingerbread Cookies