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Kids learn about science practices (AKA the scientific method) by planning and conducting investigations with a fair test. Age-appropriate experiments encourage them to ask testable questions, manipulate only one variable, measure and collect data, compare, and draw conclusions.

Scientific Method Unit - Bundle with Slideshow, Experiments, Posters, Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the scientific method with this simple, powerful unit. Lesson plans, a slideshow, graphic organizers, experiments, and posters offer thorough, straightforward instruction for students in third, fourth, or fifth grade.Open the preview to take a

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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Fun End of the Year Science Project - Gummy Bear Experiment 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

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This fun project uses gummy bears to teach science practices. After learning about testable questions, kids conduct an experiment that compares candy in water and vinegar. Then they’re ready for an independent scientific investigation. Open the

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Science

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Introduction to the Scientific Method PowerPoint Lesson - Great for Science Fair

By Brenda Kovich

Teach the scientific method with confidence. A PowerPoint explains eight steps and demonstrates with a simple experiment. This mini lesson is the perfect introduction for your class or science fair! Open the preview to take a closer look.First,

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

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Apple Lab - Fun Science Experiment for Teaching Fair Test in 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This fun apple lab engages kids in a science experiment. Each day for five days, they measure the mass of three apples: whole, halved, and sliced. It's a great activity for teaching the fair test in third, fourth, or fifth grade. Open the preview

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Science, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities to Teach Scientific Method - Gummy Bear & Apple Labs

By Brenda Kovich

Two weeks of hands-on activities will engage your students in the scientific method and science vocabulary. In the gummy bear labs, kids learn to discriminate between testable and non-testable questions, conduct a guided experiment, and plan and

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Nutrient Water Pollution Activities and Eutrophication Experiment

By Brenda Kovich

In this set of water pollution activities, students explore how humans impact the environment. After watching a video and reading passages, they conduct an experiment. The lab explores eutrophication* of lake water, which is caused by excess

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Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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Indian Corn Lab Activities - Fun Science Experiments for Fall or Thanksgiving

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for some seriously fun fall science? Try these Indian corn labs! Kids conduct full-blown experiments. They hypothesize; identify independent and controlled variables; use measurement tools; design and carry out fair tests, record results,

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Science, Thanksgiving, Autumn

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Fun Autumn Science Experiment – Fall Leaves Chromatography Lab or Project

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Looking for a seriously fun fall science experiment? Try this autumn chromatography lab! Kids compare leaves of different colors. As they soak in isopropyl alcohol, pigments are collected and separated by coffee filter strips. Students control

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Science, Autumn

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Fun Halloween Science Experiment - Candy Corn Collisions Activities

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Looking for a fun Halloween science experiment? Grab some candy corn and get ready for some collisions! In this set of physics labs, kids plan and carry out investigations, explore changes in energy, and observe cause and effect relationships.Open

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Science, Physical Science, Halloween

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Back-to-School Science Experiments – Fun, Easy, Budget-Friendly Evaporation Labs

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Looking for easy, budget-friendly back-to-school science experiments? Try these evaporation labs! After learning about scientific methods, kids investigate four testable questions. Activities require only a few simple materials: water, salt, plastic

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Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

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Scientific Method Anchor Charts - Posters for Display or Bulletin Board

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Reinforce steps in the scientific method with these colorful anchor charts. You can choose from a variety of terminology to match your science vocabulary. Then create a display or bulletin board – and refer to the posters all year long! They'll make

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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