Episode 42

42. 6 Fun Spring Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator

March 3, 202526m 11s

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Show Notes

Spring is a season of growth, rebirth, and rejuvenation. The plants and animals feel energized, and so do we. We all missed that sun and the warmer temperatures. So let's make the season work for you by including fun spring activities in your schedule!

Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun spring activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to the spring season, and a description of how to implement the activity in your classroom. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.

Fun spring activities described in this episode include:

Kindergarten: A Hummingbird’s Needs Survey
1st Grade: Engineering a Solution to Stay Dry in Rain
2nd Grade: Phenology Study with Ephemeral Flowers
3rd Grade: Dimorphism Flag Tag
4th Grade: Flooding Solution Models
5th Grade: Maple Sap to Maple Syrup Relay Race

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