Heat Experiments

This heat unit includes some of my favorite heat experiments. The heat experiments are easy to prep, and the activities really helps students understand the concept of insulators and conductors (which almost always gives my students trouble).  All you need is a glass cup, plastic cup, and 2 Styrofoam cups (one with a lid and […]

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Elapsed Time

Do any of you have one of those topics that you just dread teaching? You know, that topic that you try to put out of your mind as much as possible. For me, that would be elapsed time. It’s the one topic that I wish I could skip. Since that’s not going to happen, I

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Magnet Activities

Magnet activities are the best, because there are so many to choose from. My students have some magnet background knowledge from first grade, and the third grade content isn’t too difficult. Plus, I get to do really fun hands-on activities with my class. I used my Magnet Investigations Booklet that I made several years ago

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Veterans Day Choice Board

Each year around this same time I start feeling crunched for time, because I’m behind the curriculum map, and assemblies and programs start popping into our day. Despite this time crunch, I feel that it’s important to set aside some time for teaching students about Veterans Day. I recently created a Veterans Day Choice Board

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Fantastic Fall Lessons

These fantastic fall lessons are not Halloween based lessons. If you’re looking for Halloween ideas, be sure to check out this post. This post share many ways to have fun with your students during this busy fall season. It also includes THREE free printables! Fall Lessons-November Writing Prompts These November writing prompts are sure to

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