Sat, Feb 05, 2022 6:11 PM in Moon Phases
I agree with Matt that "crafts" are not usually good models of the phases of the Moon. Use an online calendar to determine when your students can see the Moon during the day at school. And have children go outside and make direct observations over several days. https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/usa/peoria Is one site where you can insert your location and see the moon's...
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Tue, Nov 23, 2021 6:32 AM in Science supplies
Hi all,
Accumulating sets of materials over time is a good approach to gathering science materials. That way you don't end up with boxes of materials that don't meet your students' needs even though they looked so useful in another classroom or a catalogue. But pipettes/droppers and magnifiers are "must-have" science tools!
There are many, many cute ideas on Pinterest-...
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Tue, Jun 15, 2021 12:06 PM in Climate Ed and Elementary
I fully agree with Jeanne that we need to "inspire students to love the natural world by taking them outside and giving them opportunities to observe their immediate environment." But I'm not sure that talking about climate change can only come after these experiences for two reasons (maybe more).
Learning to love the natural world is an on-going, life-long process so there is no...
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