What Animals Do in Winter – Books and Videos about Migration and Hibernation
December and January are the ideal months to study about winter animals (well if you live in the northern hemisphere). It is the time of the year when we study…
Looking for life science activities for elementary students? This category includes hands-on lessons and science stations focused on plants, animals, life cycles, ecosystems, habitats, and living systems. These activities help students understand how living things grow, survive, and interact with their environment while building strong science vocabulary and observation skills.
December and January are the ideal months to study about winter animals (well if you live in the northern hemisphere). It is the time of the year when we study…
Every spring, I raise butterflies with my students using a butterfly habitat, and the butterfly life cycle quickly becomes one of the most talked-about science topics of the year. In…
What body parts do living things have that allow them to function in their environment? How do plants and animals live and behave within their communities? Why do birds fly?…
Read and write about penguins in this great seasonal activity that can be done in January or December. Use it to kick off your informational writing unit. Here is how we…
Ecosystems and Biodiversity Science Stations for third-grade help students understand how animals and plants relate to each other and to their environment. They include topics such as food chains, natural…
Teaching life science, especially biology, inside an elementary classroom can be challenging. Do you ever just want to take your class outside? Is it hard to explain the life cycles of…
Easy to read animal articles written at a middle elementary school level that include QR codes and a fact sort for informational writing. These animal articles have been a lifesaver…
How do you teach students about life cycles? Below are some ideas and resources on how we build background knowledge and work with information about life cycles and animals that…
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