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5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Do at Home

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Here are five great ideas that are energizing and motivating: 5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Can Do at Home. So, here are some fun activities and easy DIY projects to get your kids excited about science. The science behind it: This demonstrates a principle called “osmosis.” Getting ready for extra time with kids? 1 Naked Egg.

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Awesome SCIENCE Toys to Gift

Chillax Science

So in this blog post, I am sharing with you six of my favorite science toys that won’t break the bank and will make your kid the super star. Here is a blog post about when toys don’t entertain our children. I divided the recommendations into three categories based on the science discipline. I mean, hopefully.

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Teach Vocabulary with the Frayer Model

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Use a word students already know (say, “meteor” in a science class) to model how students will fill in the sections. Any categories work that end up in a deep understanding of the word. Those four segments may vary but will build understanding not just of the word’s definition but its purpose in conversation.

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Virtual Museum Tours: Ready to Take Kids on a Field Trip?

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts are Included. Collections – these are objects and items photographed from museums organized by category. The list of museums is long and growing and is a joy to see.

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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic (6-8 Reading Standards–Science) . Think about the categories and how each tool applies. Why is this skill so important? Ask them to work in groups to complete the table.

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Prime Day Deals for Science Teachers

Mrs. Harris Teaches

This blog post is a round-up of Amazon deals and will be updated many times over the next couple of days (I’m going hiking with my mom Monday so I’ll the first update will be Monday evening!). I make a commission if you use any of the affiliate links I have in this blog post, so if you do, thank you for the support!

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Going Digital in the Age of Distance Learning

Amy Brown Science

What items at Amy Brown Science have been updated with new digital formats? Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer : This very simple, two-page graphic organizer has become one of the best study and review techniques that I use in my science classes. Check out The Cornell Lab: Science and Nature for Cooped Up Kids.

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