As Science Club rolled around for February this year, I wanted something that would blow their minds.   Something different.   Something ...

Man!  It has been a long time since I've posted! School is out for summer.  The sun is shining and the pool is crystal clear and cool....

Just finished our magnets unit!  Check out some of our experiments and activities: Most are quick and easy! Horseshoe War!  We ba...

Who likes penguins?  Me!!!  (and every kid in my class!)  We've been working on Mr. Popper's Penguins and the kids are beginning an ...

Teach Science?  Want some cool interactive and FREE apps to use?  Check these out!  The last one is my latest discovery and I'm fascin...

Opportunity costs! I love this lesson! Have the kids imagine they are in the checkout aisle of the store! Ask them to remember a time t...

We must remember that this generation of children is growing up quite differently than we did.  They are driven by electronics in a way that...

Want more bang for your buck?  Use these picture books as part of your reading and economics unit!  Some are short and sweet and can fill a...

So I've had several people ask... Here's the trick for putting together the magnet minibook! I hope the step by step pictures he...