Near every doorstep has a bag of salt on it during the winter – at least in places where snow is the norm – for sprinkling over the steps and the walkway. Meanwhile, trucks drive along spreading salt over the roads. Brittanica says more than 20 million tonnes of ice are used to melt snow […]
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End of Summer Oceans Quiz
Since everyone has either had fun by the ocean side this summer, or still dreaming about being by the Ocean side, here is a Fun End of Summer Teaching Oceans Pop Quiz, to keep the Brain Fresh for the upcoming classes in the Fall! 1. Sea Turtles live in all the world’s oceans except the ____________. […]
Continue readingMaking Your own Orgonite Generator
First, a bit about What is Orgone? And What is an Orgonite Generator? Orgone energy is a hypothetical universal life force that was first known coined by a 1930’s scientist named Wilhelm Reich. An Orgonite Generator is a homemade device using a container of inorganic and organic materials, that is designed to turn negative energy […]
Continue readingLove Chemistry: Liquids and Solids
Furthering and expanding our discussion on solubles, the in between liquid and physical state, here is another fun activity to try in the classroom. Solids and liquids are generally easy to recognize. For example, slippery and wet items are usually liquids, like water, liquid soap, even blood. Solids are usually hard and easy to hold […]
Continue readingTeaching Acids: Shine Your Pennies with Lemon!
Ever had a lemon? Or anything sour? Then you have eaten an acid. Acids can be harmful like battery acid, but most acids are safe to eat like lemons, limes, and vinegar. In this activity students will explore how the properties of acids can be used to help clean objects. When acids are mixed with […]
Continue readingWhat makes Blue plant Oils Blue?
Answer: Azulene Have a look in your schoolyard and backyards, and see if you can find the Wild Flowers, Stones and/or Marine Life that contain Azulene (the chemical compound that would make them blue). Azulene is an organic compound, an isomer of naphthalene. Even though naphthalene itself has no color, azulene is dark blue, hence […]
Continue readingThe Olive Tree of Life
Often known as The Tree of Life, The Olive Tree is this month’s focus on Elementary Science. The passing of an Olive Branch has been longtime known as offering a sign of Peace. The Olive fruit, oil and leaves all have significant healing and strengthening properties for the human body. In Jesus’ Biblical times, Noah […]
Continue readingBlubber: Teaching About Sea Mammals
Want to really get your elementary kids interested in learning about sea mammals such as whales and walruses? Then teach about blubber! If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s nothing so disgusting as it sounds. Blubber is the part of the sea mammals that keeps them warm. In fact, before you start this experiment, […]
Continue readingCreating an Ocean Theme in Your Elementary Classroom
When it’s time to teach your elementary kids about oceans and sea life, it’s a great idea to decorate your classroom in an ocean theme. There are lots of ways of doing this. Here are a few favorite ones: Give the children a preview of the types of sea creatures that they’ll be learning about […]
Continue readingMake a Nest & Bird Feeder
The early fall weeks of the new school year are a good time to teach your elementary students about the birds that live around them. This is the time of the year when the birds that are still around, are looking for shelter and for something to eat. That gives your kids the opportunity to […]
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