For children in primary grades, whatever literature a teacher presents is often the students' main exposure to both books and the greater world around them. For this reason, educators should consider the implications of the fact that while more than half of the children enrolled in U.S. public schools are

This year, 2 of the 4 classroom teachers were able to purchase a year's license of iXL Math for our classrooms. We tried to share, but due to cost per license, it wasn't possible. Both teachers were highly impressed with the program.

You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube Program - https://www.youcandothecube.com/ Since its creation in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. While many have tried to solve the cube, few succeeded. Those fortunate enough to solve the cube say this magical puzzle has increased

As a science centered elementary school, Tahoe Lake Elementary would like to augment our science program with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) “Makers Cart”. This movable Makers Cart will include various materials for students to engage in creative design, engineering, construction, and experimentation in the classroom and on

Time For Kids is a magazine subscription that provides students with information on current events and timely discussions. TIME, the trusted name in journalism, offers authentic journalism tailored for students. TIME for Kids supports standards-based daily instruction while inspiring students to join the national discourse on current topics. The articles

As our school continues to implement Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), we are having to purchase items for units not taught before. I would like to purchase materials for hands-on science lessons where students will explore magnets and magnetic fields. The exploratory lessons cover NGSS Science Standards for Middle School

With the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards across the state of California, there have been a number of instructional shifts that have occurred as a result of the 3-dimensional learning promoted through these standards. Each Next Generation Science Standard has three learning dimensions: a Disciplinary Core Idea, Science

Precision is everything in science. When it comes to quantitative data in any science discipline, there is a limit to how precise a measurement can be. For example, a ruler that does not have mm markings is not capable of measuring the length of an object beyond 0.1cm. However, a

This set of vernier water quality data interface and probes will allow students to collect real world data connecting their 8th grade chemistry standards and Next Generation Science Standards to local service learning opportunities. We are currently working with Truckee River Watershed Council in order to develop a program for

Weekly newspapers covering Social Studies and Science to enhance our literacy and knowledge of given topics. The topics are all what is being taught in the Kindergarten Classrooms.