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Science doesn’t have to require a ton of prep to be engaging. Check out my favorite science resources and activities that your students will love.

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  • This post shares strategies for integrating science and reading and specifically how to implement close reading in science instruction. 
  • Do your students struggle with studying? Check out this post for strategies and free printables for teaching students how to study in upper elementary.
  • Textbook reading CAN be engaging. Read this post for some textbook reading tips to make your instruction engaging and comprehensible.
  • Need new review games and ideas? This post shares five different review games and activities to play with your students using beach balls!
  • This post is a round up of  some of my favorite engaging ways to review that are student approved. These are also pretty low prep and easy to implement.
  • Using videos to explain science concepts and topics is a great way to reinforce what you are teaching and mix up your instruction. This post will share a collection of videos for teaching plant and animal cells.

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Browse the archives below for even more great ideas

Easy No Prep Physical and Chemical Changes Activity for Fall

Last fall, we did this super quick (but fun for the kids) fall themed 10 minute activity to review physical and chemical changes. This physical and chemical changes activity is ridiculously easy and cheap but also engaging. All you need is a bag of pumpkin shaped marshmallows (to go with the fall theme, regular marshmallows would work if you do this at any other ... Read More

Fall Science Experiment: Dissolving Pumpkins

Fall is my favorite season! I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, and even football season! I really love incorporating fall activities into the classroom and especially fall science experiments.  This post shares a quick fall science experiment that is perfect for exploring the scientific method. Here are the supplies you will need. Note: The printables I used ... Read More

Roller Coaster Fun: Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

My first year or two teaching I was very guilty of thinking that engaging science needed to involve some sort of complex science experiment. Thank goodness I learned a few years in that that was not true. I learned that drawing, designing, and even reflective discussions were a great way to engage my students in science topics we were studying. Last week this was put ... Read More

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