Valentine’s Day is upon us and I personally feel that a science-themed valentine always gets a “reaction!” For the classroom, check out this FREE demo on Secret Messages, because let’s face it, who doesn’t like get a secret message on Valentine’s Day. This simple...
Looking for some Halloween Science activities to add some ghoulish fun to your lessons? Be sure to click here for some tricks and treats! Happy Halloween! Erica
Contest: You’ve told me how Nitty Gritty Science has helped you and your students…now you have a chance to SHOW how you and your students are getting down to the “Nitty Gritty” in science education! How to Enter: 1. Take a photo or video of a Nitty Gritty...
Why Planning is So Important Planning is one of the most important functions of teaching. Whether you’re a new or veteran teacher, the process of thinking through a science course, its units, and the lessons nested within each unit can be overwhelming. The number...
If you haven’t already figured it out, I am a HUGE enthusiast of the 5E Model when designing my Nitty Gritty Science curriculum. But even before I began designing curriculum full time, I used it when planning my own lessons while in the classroom, as well as a model...
