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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in environmental conservation.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in environmental conservation.

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Explore a variety of scientific learning activities to engage students in environmental conservation.

National Nutrition Month

Kick-start a commitment to healthy eating this National Nutrition Month with these fresh and fun nutrition lesson plan and activity ideas for high school students.

Brenda Iasevoli
Shaped Executive Editor

WF2045303 Shaped 2024 Blog Post Fall Science Experiments Hero

Get into the spirit of the season with these 7 fun fall science experiments and activities for elementary school students.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Invention convention ideas

As your students start brainstorming invention convention ideas, you may hear them say they can’t think of anything to invent. We’ve come up with inventions that students can use as sources of inspiration when brainstorming their own ideas.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 6 12 Science

Whether you're teaching remotely or in the classroom, these fun science activities for middle school and high school students can help make learning fun.

WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Elementary Science

Get your kids developing hypotheses, performing experiments, and gathering evidence with these interactive science activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor

Kindergarten science

Our free, downloadable science activities for kindergarten will get kids planting, observing weather patterns, composting, and much more.

WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 3 5 Science

Explore science activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade that cover topics like nutrition, the changing seasons, space, and so much more!

WF1289060 Shaped 2020 Revamp Grade 1 2 Science

Use these science activities for 1st and 2nd grade to get kids conducting hands-on experiments and labs, brainstorming invention ideas, exploring space and constellations, and much more.

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Broward County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Dr. Claudia Singkornrat gives insight on her school’s 4-day schedule and how it impacts student learning.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Learn about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Crosscutting Concepts and how teachers can use them to elicit student sense-making.

Peter McLaren
Executive Director of Next Gen Education

8 Fun Spring Science Experiments and Activities

Check out these 8 fun spring science experiments and activities that help students learn more about animals, nature, and the environment.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Science Formative Assessment: Assessing with Purpose

Dynamic science formative assessment engages students and promotes their thinking; additionally, it informs instruction for educators.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

WF1870928 Shaped 2023 Blog Post Winter Science Experiments Hero 2

Brr, it’s cold outside! Use these fun winter science experiments and activities to teach students about the science behind common winter themes.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Differentiation in Science hero

This article delves into the question, “What is differentiation in science?” Plus, discover differentiated instruction examples and strategies for the science classroom.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

Inquiry Based Learning in Science Hero

What is inquiry-based learning in science, and why is it important? Read more about the effectiveness of this teaching and learning approach.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor