Have you heard about the laws of thermodynamics? No? Don’t worry, most people haven’t either. Yet, the study of energy, a.k.a thermodynamics is a key subject in science. The laws of thermodynamics, in general terms, explain that, energy cannot be destroyed or created but rather transferred, energy will flow from one area to another andContinue reading “Thermodynamics: What’s that?”
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How are babies made?
Most children, sooner rather than later, ask questions such as, How are babies made? How was I made? Where do I come from? How did you make me? These questions usually catch us off guard and answering them correctly but in an age appropriate way can be challenging. I have been there as a parent!Continue reading “How are babies made?”
Observing Clouds
My first grade students have been fascinated by clouds. Logically, I wanted to unlock those wonderings with them. They wanted to know cloud names, how are clouds formed, why do they look so different, and much more. So I began to plan a chillaxscience lesson.
Teaching About the Layers of the Atmosphere
I don’t know about you, but summer season allures me to spend more time outside. With that, naturally, wonderings about the universe and my surroundings follow. The Montessori teacher in me (which drives my parenting style,) articulates those wonderings aloud in hopes that my children will also feel inspired to learn more about their surroundings.Continue reading “Teaching About the Layers of the Atmosphere”
How does Montessori Science Meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) ?
Becoming a Montessori teacher was a transformative experience for me. It gave me new knowledge on how to isolate science content that leads to easier understanding and retention. Montessori teaching also made evident the benefits of chillaxed teaching. Montessori teaching posed some problems because it presented science in a somewhat static and isolated way. ThisContinue reading “How does Montessori Science Meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) ?”
What to Teach in Second Grade
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) NGSS has positively shifted the way we think about science teaching. Our science standards are now more comprehensive, coherent, and integrated across science disciplines. However, these changes present challenges in terms of time constraints. Oh wait, which teacher or homeschooler doesn’t have time constraints? If you are not familiar withContinue reading “What to Teach in Second Grade”
What to Teach in First Grade
Deciding what science topics to cover in first grade can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools, the task can be enjoyable and chillax’ing. Start by familiarizing yourself with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). You can find complete information here. In general, the current science education standards are grouped into three distinct groups aboutContinue reading “What to Teach in First Grade”