Introducing Younger Students to the Periodic Table | By Kelly Burleson from My Science Toolbox My 11 year old son is fascinated with the periodic table, as are his friends. When they come into my high school chemistry classroom, they're in awe of the huge poster with the chemical symbols for all the elements and… Continue reading The Periodic Table for Elementary
Guest Post by Christine Weis | For the Love of Teachers There’s no crazy like back to school crazy so I like to start off the year with some fun and easy activities that build classroom community and allows us all to get to know each other quickly. I’ve grown to love these activities and… Continue reading 5 Back to School Activities You Don’t Want to Skip
Guest Post by Kelly Burleson | My Science Toolbox on TPT "I'm a bad test taker." Throughout 16 years of teaching, at levels ranging from 5th to 12th grade, I have heard this from students who use it as a crutch to explain away poor grades on assessments. Occasionally I have a student who truly… Continue reading Instructional Strategies for Science to Improve Learning
A New Spin on a Classic Physical Science Lab Guest Post by Kelly Burleson from My Science Toolbox First, a confession. I am a high school chemistry teacher who has been tasked this year with helping our fifth grade science teacher (who is a first year teacher), adjust the science curriculum. I have been teaching… Continue reading Beyond the Volcano: Baking Soda and Vinegar Cars
Guest Post by Jessica Noffsinger Ahhhhh...the week before a school break. Nothing strikes fear (or exhaustion) in teachers like the prospect of kids ramping up to the next break. (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring Break, Summer--they are all the same!) Kids expect “fun” and games while teachers see learning that needs to be completed. What are we… Continue reading Make It to Break: 5 High Interest Activities
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