Thu, Oct 31, 2019 9:34 PM in STEM ideas- 5th grade dissolving activities
Hi Amanda!
So here's an engaging experiment you could use to teach diffusion. Pour several drops of a strongly scented liquid extract—like vanilla, lemon or mint—into a deflated balloon. Blow up the balloon slightly, tie off the end and put it into a box. Close the lid of the box and tape it shut. Let the box rest for a few minutes, then open one side of the box and ask students...
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Thu, Oct 31, 2019 9:02 PM in Solar System Unit Plan
Hi Amanda! I am also currently working on an unit plan on the Solar System for 5th grade. I found the website Mystery Science has a lot of great, engaging, hands-on activities and lesson plans. They have activities and lessons for the solar system and several other science topics for elementary and middle schoolers. Between NSTA and Mystery Science, I have discovered several useful resources! Hop...
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