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Category Archives: science
Classification of Living Things
Scientist have tried to classify living organisms into groups since Aristotle’s time. Over time this classification system has changed and evolved as we have learned more about organisms. Advances in technology have fueled many of these changes. Scientist are now … Continue reading
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Cells: Fifth Grade
In fifth grade, students study cells as part of the living systems unit. Students must understand that organisms are made up of cells, which have defining characteristics that contribute to the organism’s survival (SOL 5.5). This resource set will support … Continue reading
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Trees, Trees, Trees….
Trees have always provided us with essentials to life: both food and oxygen. As technology has advanced trees have been used more and more, for shelter, medicine and tools. Trees improve our air quality, conserve water, preserve soil, and … Continue reading
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Elementary Science on the Web – Guided Tour
Are you looking for great resources to help you plan and deliver science instruction at the elementary level? Boy, do I have the sites for you! Sit back, relax, and take this guided tour of some great places to start … Continue reading
Teaching Process Skills Through Children’s Literature: What’s That Sound?
What's that Sound by Mary Lawrence with illustrations by Lynn Adams combines science with literature to engage children's problem solving and reasoning skills. Tim and his older sister, Amy, are on vacation in a spooky, old house that Tim believes … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Discover the Planets
Discover the Planets, a Kids Can book written by Cynthia Pratt Nicolson and illustrated by Bill Slavin, introduces kids to the planets in our solar system. This book is written at a level for kids to be able to read … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Rain
Rain, written by Robert Kalan and illustrated by Donald Crews, explores what rain looks like in different types of landscapes and in different types of weather. There is “rain on the red car” and “rain on the green trees” and … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top
Introduction and Summary Written by, Joanna Cole and illustrated by, Bruce Degen, The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top is a great book of adventure to be enjoyed by children of many ages. Ms. Frizzle is at it again. This … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today?
Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today? written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz is another educational and entertaining addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library. The Cat uses silly rhymes in Dr. Seuss … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science with Children’s Literature: The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth
Introduction and Summary: Lord, have mercy! Ms. Frizzle is up to her old tricks again! In The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, Ms. Frizzle’s class has spent the last … Continue reading
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