Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. But it can also be a time for learning! If you're looking for some fun Christmas-themed STEM activities to do with your upper elementary students, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll discuss three STEM activities that will keep your students engaged and learning during the holiday season. Let's get ... Read More
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Leaf Salt Crystal Experiment
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
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
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
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
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
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
Free Science Activities – Science Centers and Graphic Organizers
Are you looking for ways to practice reading strategies within your science curriculum OR science during your reading instruction? Do you need some resources to help enhance your science lessons and activities? This post will share TWO free science activities: a set of science centers with reading passages and free graphic organizers that work with any science text or ... Read More
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
Winter Science Demonstration: Creating Avalanches
Nothing is scarier in the mountains than a snowy avalanche in the winter. Avalanches are deadly and dangerous, and can cause damage to animals, people, and vegetation. Learn how and why avalanches occur in this simple winter avalanche science experiment. Want to see more winter activities and resources for other subject areas? Winter Science Materials ... Read More
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
Halloween Science Experiment | Static Electricity Demonstration
Ghosts may not be real, but you can make them float with science. It’s not magic, and it’s not fake, it’s just static electricity! Kids in upper elementary will have a blast with this low-cost and low-prep science activity that illustrates the principles of atoms, charges, and static electricity with one simple Halloween science demonstration. Want to see more ... Read More
