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 get free images for your science classroom.
Are you a teacher or educator trying to find real-life pictures for your science lessons or displays? Perhaps you’ve been creating a classroom science resource, needed photos, and turned to Google Images, only to find they’re grainy or watermarked. Plus, you don’t want to spend out on images you might only use once from the […]
Halloween science activities for kids
Halloween is just around the corner! As educators, we know that linking activities to events and holidays can really help to engage children and make learning relevant. Here are some simple ideas for low-prep, no-mess Halloween science activities for kids, to tie-in with the spooky season. Dichotomous keys with candy or monsters Combine Halloween and […]
Shark week science activity ideas for kids
Need some simple activity ideas for a shark or marine week at school or home? This mix of real-world science and research-based activities will help children sink their teeth into the jaw-some world of sharks! Check out these fun Shark Week science activity ideas for kids. This post contains Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caring for a classroom rocks and fossils collection
My last blog post was all about creating your own geology or earth sciences collection for classroom use. If you haven’t seen it, you can check it out here. But once you’ve got a good selection of rocks, fossils, and crystals, how do you make sure they are kept in great condition for use with […]
It’s all white – animals that change color for the colder months
It is often said that a leopard can’t change its spots and that’s true. But did you know that there are mammals and birds whose fur or feathers change color for the winter months? This adaptation, often triggered by day length, has the advantage of transforming animals into masters of camouflage against a snowy backdrop. […]
Misconceptions when teaching evolution to younger students
Developing a basic knowledge of natural selection and evolution is an essential part of understanding the natural world and our place within it. However, evolution can be a challenging concept for younger students to grasp. Knowing the misunderstandings they can already have, or can develop as they are learning, will help you to teach this […]