Science lab setup

Last week we discussed storing small items such as office supplies and smallish pieces of equipment used on a regular basis. Today we’ll look at the science equipment that is specific to unit studies.As I work through various units, I find there’s a lot of equipment specific to that unit. In my early classrooms, I had plenty of cupboard space to store everything, so I didn’t have to be strategic, but in the more recent ones, that simply wasn’t the case. I had to figure out how to store this…

Step by step guide for setting up a carbon cycle lab. Students will observe photosynthesis and cellular respiration in aquatic plants. From Science Rocks

This post is a guest post from Chris Carrell. I saw an amazing demo he had setup to teach about seasons in his class and reached out to him. You're

Blog post with tips for planning, setting up lab bins, assigning lab groups, and ideas for helping lab day go smoothly for new science teachers.

How do you start off working in your classroom? Do you cannonball in or do you slowly emerge yourself into your work? Well, I barely get my feet wet and slowly edge in. I started this year by thinking about the colors I wanted to use and how I could incorporate things I already have! Designing […]

The Challenge: Lab Work Teacher: (hands out the lab sheets and materials tray) “Alright, we’re going to start the group activity now!” Student A: (grabs the tray of materials) “I’m going to pour the baking soda in the cup!” Student B: “STOOOOOOPPPPP!” Student C: “Ok. Student A can do that, then I’ll do the next ... Read more

Use these six classroom management strategies in your science classroom on the first day of school. Back to school for new science teachers.

Get back hours of prep time and never set up a lab again! Organize science equipment so that students can set up AND put away their own labs.

If you look on Pinterest you are sure to see a lack of science classroom decoration ideas. I want to share with you my...

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