The uHandy Mobile Microscope – Teacher Kit

Distance Learning, Elementary Science, Middle School Science, Outdoor Explorer, The Magnified World

Microscopes are truly my FAVORITE scientific instrument and I personally believe that no other tool gets students more excited about science.  I love sharing tips, techniques, and lessons with teachers so that they can use microscopy with their students. Many...

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 – Science Lover’s Edition – Shop Small Businesses

Holiday

Throughout the year, the team at Nitty Gritty Science is continuously curating THE best science educational resources for you to use at home or in the classroom.  When the holidays roll around, we enjoy focusing the same enthusiasm on science-themed holiday...

Discover a Magnified World – Tying Elementary Science, Math, and Language Arts Together

Elementary Science, Hands On Learning, Nitty Gritty Science Jr., The Magnified World

WONDER AND ENTHUSIASM ALWAYS WINS Every elementary teacher, whether they have formal science training or not, can begin to give their students high-quality science education that will last a lifetime.  Simply by instilling a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for...

Using Microscopes (or Budget-Friendly Alternatives) to Teach Science in Elementary Classrooms

Elementary Science, Hands On Learning, Nitty Gritty Science Jr., The Magnified World

Since their invention in the 1500’s, microscopes have allowed us to dive into a magnified world beyond the limits of our vision.  Now, one of the most widely used scientific tools used extensively throughout the natural sciences, the microscope is readily...

Distance Learning – Using DocHub to Share Secure PDFs with your Students

Classroom Managment, Distance Learning, Uncategorized

For that past decade, Nitty Gritty Science has loved bringing you engaging lessons, resources, videos, and support for your science classroom needs. However, with schools closing across the country, we are all adjusting to a new reality of home-based distance...