NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute It gained 128 new moons bringing the total to 274! Its rings will vanish next week for a while. Its rings might be much older than we thought. Check out the seven most interesting things we’ve learned by Exploring Saturn, at least by the Smithsonian. Fascinating facts from NASA.
Check out the dusty red hue of the moon as it passes through Earth’s shadow on Thursday evening or Friday morning this week creating a lunar eclipse. Information can be found at this NPR site. Here’s hoping for clear skies! Photo Credit: adage at pixabay.com/photos/lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-moon-3568801
Are you gathering resources for teaching about the periodic table of elements?
I included a simple set of sorting activities in my product that introduces students to sorting by attribute.
Then, they can create their own periodic table.
Check out the amazing resources included with the product AND online resources that can make this topic an amazing addition to your science classroom.
It’s getting to be gardening time in our area so I wanted to share plant resources with you.
I found a fabulous short video at PBS about Plant Structures. In addition to the video, there’s a short essay, discussion questions, and a list of science standards.
Check out the other resources I collected for plant structures.
Activities that involve heat and cold.
Try them at school or at home.
Check out the poetry suggestions!
Something with simple materials that will fascinate children?
I collected several chemistry activities for your consideration, thanks to the Exploratorium Museum and Steve Spangler Science.
Make sure to check out the poetry suggestions.
Check out these resources from Sciencefun.org. I highlighted a few activities, specifically choosing ones that have simple materials and a video. It’s just a sample of the science activities on their site, pick what works best for you and, as a scientist, be safe!
There’s more from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Smithsonian.
Many great ideas for science at home!
I recently posted suggestions from Steve Spangler for bubbles.
My niece called for a bubble recipe as she played with her almost two-year old son and I thought it can be such a fun activity I’d find more resources for you.
Just like my last blog, my source is the Exploratorium Museum
I listed activities from simple materials to uncommon materials like dry ice.
One of my favorite science museums in the world is the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
They have been very generous and posted what they call snacks that feature simpler ways of creating many of the displays you’ll find at their fabulous museum.
I would like to share a few with you that focus on the topic of light.
Try out a few activities that feature sound.
Singing Glasses – make a stemmed glass “sing”
Screaming Cup – Use a piece of string to make a cup “scream”.
Water Whistle – Use a glass of water and a cut straw to make a “whistle”.
Short videos make it easy to see the science in each activity.