Gummy Bear Investigations

Two posts in one week? I'm on a roll!!

Just posted in my store ...

If you enjoyed my Candy Cane, Candy Corn and Apples and Pumpkins Investigations, then you and your kiddos will enjoy this yummy activity.

I soaked gummy bears in water, salt water and vinegar and made observations.  You can use these liquids or choose your own.  Students will then write (or draw) their observations in a flip book.

The vinegar bears were GROSS when left overnight - just saying!

 

I've included an EDITABLE version so you can make the activity fit your curriculum, teaching style and student needs.

You can find it HERE in my TPT store.

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post with your email will receive a copy so let's see who's on their computer on this summer day!!    That was fast!!  If you missed out, I have it marked down half price for 24 hours. :)

Candy Cane Investigations

Happy December!!!  I absolutely love the holidays and enjoying a few candy canes is no exception!  Using those yummy treats in my lesson planning is a no-brainer!   For that reason, I've put together my Candy Cane Investigations to engage students and get them writing!

This learning pack is editable to suit your students and their needs.  For my class I placed min candy canes in water, 7-Up and vinegar and let the magic happen!

I've provided lots of options and made it easy for you to differentiate.

You can find this learning pack HERE at my TPT store and as always, the first 3 people who comment in this post with their emails will get a copy. :)

Candy Corn Investigations

Happy mid-October!

I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are, but here in the east we have been spoiled by an absolutely gorgeous fall! The colors on the trees are more vibrant than I have seen them in recent years!  I LOVE seeing the seasons change, but must admit I'm not looking forward to winter.  Fingers crossed that it goes easy on us this year.

My kiddos have enjoyed my Apples and Pumpkins Investigations this year and were asking for more so I've created Candy Corn Investigations.

I've included 2 investigation options that work with my students and my class, and 3 different recording options (my class is so diverse that I needed to use all three!).  I've also included an editable download so you can choose the investigations that work for your class. 

Here's the one that I am using ... (with boy and girl scientist options)

I placed candy corn in water, 7-Up and vinegar and after just 30 minutes it looked like this ... ummm YUCK!  But the language ... fizzled, bubbles, dissolved ...

You can find my Candy Corn Investigations HERE

As always, the first 3 people who comment on this post with their email will get a copy.  And to the people who have purchased it today before I even had a chance to blog about it - THANKS!

Apple and Pumpkin Investigations

I just spent some time catching up on my favorite blogs and am surprised how  many of you are back to school or almost back.  I still have 4 more weeks before teachers go back and plan to enjoy every minute!!  However, I say that and seem to do a little something school related everyday ;)

I just put the finishes touches on an apple and pumpkin investigation activity and LOVE how it turned out.

There are two different interactive pages, one for apples and one for pumpkins.  Each one has a choice of 3 recording pages to help with differentiation.

I created these to work with my students, but realize your needs might be different, so have included an EDITABLE file as well. (Don't you just love being able to modify for your needs??)

Be sure to check out the preview for a closer look at what's included.

You can find this activity HERE at my TPT store.

And have you heard the news???? ... TPT is having a SALE!!!!  On Monday and Tuesday my store will be 20% off and TPT is offering an addition 10% off.  I don't know about you, but I have been filling up my cart and have some shopping to do!

As always, the first 3 people who leave a comment with their email will receive a copy :)

Happy weekend!!!!!!!!!

Tornado in a Bottle!

Ironically in the middle of finishing up this pack about tornadoes I spent more than 3 days without power because of Hurricane Arthur!  Perhaps I was creating about the wrong wild weather?!?!  Regardless, I have a new appreciation for both electricity and running water!!

Have you been following any of the bloggers who are the TPT conference in Las Vegas?  They look like they are having so much fun!  I'm just a tad, okay a lot, jealous of the fun they're having!!

Back to my new unit.  Your students will have so much fun with a Tornado in a Bottle.  Just add two 2-liter pop bottles and either a tornado tube OR duct tape and you're ready to go!

Here's a peek at what you'll get :)

Your students will learn about tornadoes, storm chasers and how to make a tornado in a bottle.

You can find this learning pack HERE at my TPT store.

I'll send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post and I am also giving away a copy on my Facebook page.

Have a wonderful day!!

Halloween Feely Boxes

Thanks to the effects of Hurricane Sandy my city is forecasting rain until Friday.  Did you hear me???  Rain (and LOTS of it) before, during and after Halloween.  How do you say INDOOR RECESS?  Oh my, should be an interesting week.
Well, I'm going to need some engaging activities for m kiddos all week.  I plan to use this activity for Halloween Feely Boxes that will have students doing some productive writing after they do some 'feeling'.

Here's a peek at what you'll get:

You can find this activity at my TPT store by clicking on the picture.  I'll send this activity to the first 2 followers who leave a comment on this post.  Don't forget your email.

 

By the way - I'm having a Spooktacular sale at my store.  Everything is 20% off until Monday.

 

If you are in the path of Sandy, my thoughts are with you!  Be safe!