Build an amazing rocks and fossils collection
There is nothing quite like the awe and wonder of holding a 300-million-year-old fossil in your hand. Or examining the crystals in a piece of granite under a microscope. In the age of digital information, allowing students to touch, examine, and explore real objects like rocks, fossils, and minerals facilitates a depth of understanding. It’s […]
How to teach dichotomous keys successfully in science
Teaching dichotomous keys in science lessons can be a fun and engaging way to re-introduce students to the concept of taxonomy and identification. By breaking down the characteristics of different species, students understand the process of identifying unknown animals and plants. They also develop critical thinking skills. This blog post looks at how to introduce […]
5 foldable activity ideas for science lapbooks
Making interactive notes in science is a fun way of making learning more hands-on. Lapbooks are a way of presenting information and can be made for a huge variety of science topics. They are a useful tool both in the classroom and for home school. This blog post will give you 5 foldable activity ideas […]
Making a simple leaf key for your school grounds
Do you want to help your pupils identify trees and other plants in their local environment? In this blog post, I’ll talk through how to make a simple leaf identification key for your school grounds*. By making your own leaf key, you’ll know it will be specific to the flora that children will encounter daily, […]
Plant adaptations with houseplants science lesson
How can you use houseplants to teach adaptation? The world of plants provides some interesting examples of adaptations in plants. If you want to study some of them first-hand without needing to travel to a rainforest or desert, houseplants are what you need! This blog post will give you ideas for an adaptation lesson with […]
Best Children’s Books About Evolution
Do you want to explain evolution and natural selection to your child? Are you teaching evolution at KS2/upper elementary? Here are my favourite children’s books about evolution that will inform and captivate! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazing Evolution – The Journey of Life by Anna […]