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Learn how integrating science and literacy in the classroom helps students behave and think like real scientists and engineers.
Marjorie Frank
Author, ELD Specialist
April 07, 2022
Productive discourse lends itself well to building a community where social and emotional learning in science is supported.
Dr. Cary Sneider
NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University
April 04, 2022
Happy spring! Need some engaging in-person and remote classroom activities to celebrate the season? Try these 8 spring activities for elementary students.
Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor
April 01, 2022
Teach students about six famous women in science by downloading these posters. These women have contributed to fields ranging from engineering to astronomy to chemistry.
Shaped Staff
February 28, 2022
Shoot for the moon with free science and math resources, including activities, labs, and FUNomenal Readers.
Ali Habashi
Shaped Editor
February 18, 2022
Ready for a fresh start in your classroom? Say goodbye to the old and hello to the new with our fun New Year's activities for students.
Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Editor
December 14, 2021
Thinking of teaching outside of the classroom? Make the most of your school's location with these outdoor teaching strategies.
Hannah French
Teacher, Rowe Elementary School, MA
November 22, 2021
Try these fall activities for elementary students in your classroom that put a twist on common fall themes.
Shaped Staff
October 01, 2021
Watch these 90-Second Science videos of quick and easy science experiments for kids that you can do at home or in the classroom.
Shaped Staff
September 21, 2021
Explore these back-to-school science activities and experiments for the first day of science class.
Shaped Staff
August 26, 2021
As you return to your school or classroom, keep these ideas in mind to create a neuro-friendly environment as a teacher or administrator.
Adam Drummond, EdD
Associate Partner, ICLE
July 29, 2021
An engaging ELA-based science curriculum that features hands-on science activities allows students to hone their writing, speaking and listening, and reading skills while developing a deeper understanding of the subject.
Shaped Staff
June 28, 2021
Dynamic formative assessment in science engages students and promotes their thinking; additionally, it informs instruction for educators.
Shaped Staff
June 17, 2021
Find free teaching resources. Explore fun classroom activities, lessons plans, downloadables, and videos for Grade K–12 kids to keep learning and growing at grade level.
Shaped Staff
June 16, 2021
Honor the planet in your classroom with these fun Earth Day activities for middle school and high school students.
Danni Green
Writer, Girls Write Now
March 11, 2021
Celebrate Earth Day in your in-person or remote classroom with these 8 Earth Day activities and games for elementary students.
Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor
March 05, 2021
Use these nutrition activities for elementary and middle school students to teach them about healthy eating, regular exercise, and self-care.
Jordan Friedman
Shaped Editor
Richard Blankman
Shaped Editor
February 19, 2021
Kick-start a commitment to healthy eating this National Nutrition Month with these fresh and fun nutrition lesson plan and activity ideas for high school students.
Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Editor
February 08, 2021
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