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With the craziness that this school year has brought, my blogging goal for October was to post at least twice this month. Well, I have ju...

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In the last twenty years, the internet has drastically changed the way we do daily life, from how we shop to how we stay informed and connected. As teachers, the web can be an incredible source of great ideas and helpful sites....but it can also be very time-consuming finding the sites that are the most helpful. During this series, I will be doing that research for you and highlighting some of the best websites out there for teachers. UPDATED 2019: It appears that this site is no longer…

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Hi guys. I have been using centers all year in science and decided to get one set ready for publishing. I’ll publish the rest eventually, but have not had the time this year with everything else I’ve been working on. Introducing: Adapt! A Science Stations Unit. This is a bit different from Science Weekly Five. […]

A teaching resource that includes dozens of free printables and helpful website links to use in the classroom for elementary and middle school students.

Animal Adaptations: Shows how different organisms have to change to be better suited for their environement. This would be a good activity for Smart Board use or a computer activity.

In this science fair project, you will explore how camouflage can help prey stay hidden from predators.

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This Photosynthesis portion is a part of my Plant Unit. I have provided a poster/classroom display model and review worksheet that also mimics the poster. Add this to your plant unit or Photosynthesis lessons.Check out my PLANT UNIT and other PLANT ACTIVITIES...

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Vertebrates and Invertebrates Tabbed Booklet. This vertebrates and invertebrates booklet is a great way to focus on animal classification along with main idea, vocabulary, writing, and learn about of course - vertebrates and invertebrates!Unfortunately, with the large demands on reading and math from Common Core, science is often pushed to the side.

Plant Adaptations

This ADAPTATIONS Interactive Science notebook contains pages for behavioral and structural (physical) adaptations, resources, competition, migration, hibernation, camouflage, learned behavior, mimicry, body parts, extinct, endangered, and threatened organisms.

Funny Stuff and Ideas for Upper Elementary Teachers