Science TEKS 3.3C, 4.3C, and 5.3C ask students to connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists. Science TEKS 6.3D a…

The mysterious chemical bond. What best represents its behavior? Chemists need tools to further understanding. The model used depends on the result desired.

You've got your junk food. Then you've got health food. Most people will eat one or the other. But then there's super health foods. Who eats those?

If you stand in Virginia, could you see California if nothing blocked your view? If you had perfect eyes and the atmosphere was completely clear?

HowStuffWorks "Stringing, Sine and Spatter Shapes"

This past week my second graders learned how to sequence the steps of how to carve a pumpkin. This skill is one we are practicing all year long. The students loved having a craft activity that went along with their writing. We started by thinking about the steps it would take to carve a pumpkin. […]

We've been hearing a lot lately about the lead levels in Flint, Michigan, so I thought it might be interesting to learn more about this very common metal and how it can be toxic to the human body. The Basics about Lead The chemical element commonly referred to as lead occupies position 82 on the Period Table of the Elements. With an atomic weight of 207.2, it is considered to be a "heavy metal", along with copper, zinc, iron and manganese, but unlike these minerals, which in small amounts…

We've been hearing a lot lately about the lead levels in Flint, Michigan, so I thought it might be interesting to learn more about this very common metal and how it can be toxic to the human body. The Basics about Lead The chemical element commonly referred to as lead occupies position 82 on the Period Table of the Elements. With an atomic weight of 207.2, it is considered to be a "heavy metal", along with copper, zinc, iron and manganese, but unlike these minerals, which in small amounts…

Is it fair to compare an atom with a molecule? Well, consider what we learn if we try comparing ⁴he with ²h₂. The results may surprise you.

A Teacher Blog by Jessica Meacham

This coding activity based on the events that take place in the book We're Going on Bear Hunt was a hit with my kindergartners, second graders, and my son.

I love the seasons and weather. It is by far one of my favorite science units. Now... that being said, can I just say it is hard to talk about the seasons where I teach. I mean really... it pretty much looks the same here year around. Sure we have a few leaves change, but nothing like the pictures and books describe, so the seasons are actually difficult for my kids to really grasp. But we push on anyway with pictures and descriptions of the way places look in the various seasons. So...to…

Science Fiction art.

Looking for science experiments for kids? These school science projects for kids are the perfect science projects for kids to use for school science fairs and science learning with kids!

I don’t know if it’s just me that feels like time is passing by at warp speed, but this past semester has been INSANE. I feel like I blinke...

The Giant Hogweed is a hot topic in the U.S., U.K. and Europe, as well it should be! The chemistry of this plant produces horrific blisters that can kill.