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Category Archives: teaching
Pond and Marsh Ecosystems
This blog post is a combination of different resources regarding the VA Science SOL 3.6 and 4.5 on ecosystems, specifically ponds and wetlands (marshes). The lesson(s) regarding this material should cover the following: what is an ecosystem? what kind of … Continue reading
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Animal Life Cycles
Introduction This topic introduces second graders to the exciting changes that can occur in a butterfly and frog’s life cycles. Through numerous activities children are guided through the process known as Metamorphosis and given the opportunity to become engaged with … Continue reading
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Shadows
The Virginia Standards of Learning include shadows in the kindergarten science curriculum. In kindergarten students are expected to learn that shadows occur by blocking light. Shadows can be fun to learn about and play with. Here are some great resources … Continue reading
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Food Chains and Food Webs
Students in the 3rd grade use the food chain model to understand the relationships of living things and their dependence on each other for survival (VA Science SOL 3.5). While the food chain provides links to a basic flow of … Continue reading
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The Rainforest
In third grade, students begin their investigation of the habitats of the world, which are divided into water-related environments and dry-land environments (VA Science SOL 3.6). One of the prominent habitats that is covered is the rainforest. The resources provided … Continue reading
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Oceans: Physical Characteristics
The ocean is always a fun topic for students to study. In fifth grade, the ocean’s environment is investigated. The resources below focus on the physical characteristics of the ocean (SOL 5.6b). There are sources that highlight salinity, currents, and … Continue reading
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Volcanoes
Volcanoes are an intriguing and dangerous part of our world. While most students will never experience first hand the effects of a volcano, books and activities can better help the students to understand the devastating effects a volcano can have … Continue reading
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The Solar System
Introduction The topic of space can be interesting and even thrilling when presented in the correct manner. In the fourth grade students are learning about our solar system. They will learn about the planets that revolve around the sun, … Continue reading
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Civil War
For this topic, students will be able to identify roles of major names such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant (USI.9). Students will also use maps to explain critical developments in the war including major battles. They will … Continue reading
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Resources of Virginia
Resources of Virginia This blog contains information about useful books, online activities, and relevant materials for teaching about Virginia’s natural resources. Although Virginia Science SOL 4.8 explicitly references this content, the material overlaps with many elementary grades and SOLS. The … Continue reading
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