Scientific Method concept map created with Make-a-Map!

November 12, 2014
Concept maps take on many different structure types like chains or loops like the student example shown here or they can resemble spiders or...

Classifying Animals Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

June 20, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about classifying animals. It is designed to compl...

Caring for Pets Movie Background Information for Teachers and Parents

May 21, 2013
This page contains information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about caring for pets and animals.  The informatio...

Insects Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

June 20, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about insects. It is designed to complement the In...

Sculpture Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

August 7, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about sculpture. It is designed to complement the ...

Insects and Arachnids Lesson Plan: Which is Which?

June 8, 2012
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students use BrainPOP resources to distinguish between insects and arachnids based o...

Demo Observations

May 31, 2012
This Demo Observations graphic organizer is a useful tool to guide students in thinking deeply and to record their scientific observations. ...

‘My Clues’ Blank Flashcards

June 1, 2012
This sheet of blank flashcards is a great resource for learning new vocabulary words. Students can include clues on the flashcards in this g...

Animals Lesson Plan: Diversity of Life

August 19, 2011
In this animals lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore various types of animals and their classification. Student...