Teaching Science

05/07/2018

The movie "The Imitation Game" was about a man famous for computer science. But did you know he was also interested in Chemistry and other disciplines? Check out this fascinating article.

A chemical reaction he suggested can now be done, and it makes a great membrane.

02/03/2017

Be inspired today! What spaces in your school could be repurposed for science? http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2017/02/03/Keystone-Oaks-High-School-teacher-turns-storage-space-into-green-classroom/stories/201702030002

First-year teacher Maddie Kay has transformed a little-used storage room at Keystone Oaks High School into a green learning space to teach environmental science to students. “I found this room when I was rummaging around,” said Ms. Kay, who also teaches chemistry. She said she started the year teach...

01/04/2017

Well, doesn't this look fun! http://www.livescience.com/41636-borax-crystal-snowflakes.html

Using laundry powder, create beautiful crystal snowflakes you can hang on your Christmas tree.

06/18/2016

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03/24/2016

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10/10/2015

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This demonstration packet is popular in EVERY science classroom! Students watch as a bottle of harmless-looking liquid begins to bubble and overflow out of

10/10/2015

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07/15/2015

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/NGSS-Science-Task-Cards-Life-Science-Biology-64-Cards-3rd-Grade-1960725

*NEW* More than multiple choice! Created for those using the Next Generation Science Standards*, these 64 science task are easy to use in any classroom. Cards

06/09/2015

Elementary teachers, how are your students doing with the NGSS? Here are some vocabulary cards that can be used as a word wall! (created for the 4th grade) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Science-Word-Wall-NGSS-4th-Grade-Vocabulary-Cards-1884605

*NEW* Each of these 60 vocabulary cards include a word, definition, and picture. Created specifically for the 4th-grade NGSS (Next Generation Science

04/08/2015

Chemistry teachers, if you're finishing up an Acid/Base unit, here is a test you can use! It combines calculations with free response, and takes about 40-50 minutes for students to complete. And it's editable!
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*NEW* This 2-page Acid/Base exam includes a variety of question formats and topics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Students must be

04/06/2015

As electric cards become more popular, it's CHEMISTRY that is taking center stage! The batteries in these cards are amazing, and chemistry makes them run! http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1097643_patent-fight-erupts-over-next-generation-electric-car-battery-chemistry

Electric cars may still make up just a tiny percentage of the vehicles on world roads, but the batteries that power them are already a big business. As with most industries, that occasionally means big lawsuits, as companies try to protect valuable intellectual property they've spent years or...

02/24/2015

A similar set of task cards--this one is for FORCE & MOTION. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/NGSS-Task-Cards-SCIENCE-Force-Motion-32-Cards-3rd-Grade-1505581

Created specifically for NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)! These 32 science task cards can be used as class warm-ups, bell work, extra credit, "scoot"