Space Expedition

First grade anchor chart: rotate vs. revolve.

Space: big idea 5

Human sundial shadow science experiments for kids! Fun hands-on outdoor science activities like these can help children learn how shadows are created and measure the earth's rotation.

I'm back! This week, my third graders are learning about the solar system. To kick off this unit, I wanted them to know the difference bet...

We are finishing up a study of Earth Cycles this week. During this time we took a look at the Earth rotating and revolving. Here are two Mak...

I wanted to create a printable solar system model, something that I could print and put together easily to show my son what planets are in the solar system, which ones are closer or further from th…

Here in South Carolina we will be in the path of a full eclipse on Monday, August 21st. Many schools in the state have pushed their start date for students to Tuesday, August 22nd, as the eclipse is due to occur at dismissal time for many of the schools and their is concern about walk/biking home in the dark as well as curious students looking directly at the sun. In our district students will be going back-to-school two days earlier (17th/18th) with the 21st off for teacher PD. Our district…

Like most recent years, 2013 has been packed full of infographics. Some were about current events, others just covered cool topics. A lot of those infographics turned out pretty awesome. Here are top 10 infographics of 2013 on the internet according to visually.

Fun and easy craft to teach kids the reason behind the seasons!

High School 9-12th Grades Science Fair Project Ideas

Accountable Talk

My little astronomers love observing the night sky! After they asked how the moon shrunk and grew, I knew it was the perfect time to teach them about the moon’s phases with this oh-so-yummy Oreo space activity. Who knew science could be so tasty?! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I needed: 1 medium ball (baseball […]

One of the biggest misconceptions that students have is that they believe that the Sun travels around the Earth. My students were no exception...That is why I created this model that allows students to manipulate the Earth and the moon in order to gain a better understanding. With this activity, you...

Click here to see clever, educational, beautifully illustrated books on the planets for kids.

Click here to see clever, educational, beautifully illustrated books on the planets for kids.