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The Best Books and STEM Challenges to Teach Kindergarten Earth Science

Carly and Adam

As our youngest learners begin to explore STEM, one important science topic is the study of earth science. Animal Architects Read Aloud STEM Challenge by Carly and Adam Challenge: In this Kindergarten STEM Challenge , students use what they learn about the environment to create an argument. What Will the Weather Be?

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Navigating the Three Dimensions of NGSS: A Guide for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

The Science Penguin

This is because the structure of NGSS moves away from the “mile wide, inch deep” approach to science education. Instead, there is an emphasis on providing more time for students to engage in scientific investigations and supporting students in building a deeper understanding of science concepts.

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Engineering in the Science Classroom

Vivify Stem

Overview of the NGSS If you are a K-12 science teacher in the United States, most likely you are following or have state standards influenced by the Next Generate Science Standards (NGSS). Did you know the NGSS was a fairly recent overhaul of K-12 science education in the United States? Click here for our post.