Elementary/Middle School
Resources for Elementary & Middle School Science
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Read ArticleHow vaccines take a big shot against viruses
Understanding how vaccines work. While your body is battling germs in the vaccine, it's also making the antibodies it needs to help quickly recognize and destroy those germs before they make you sick.
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Read ArticleOur favorite free online resources for science teachers
Our must-see list of online activities and resources for teachers planning remote learning for their students during school closure and looking for professional development.
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Read Article6 must-have brain anatomy tools
If you're looking for high-quality accessories to pair with your brain anatomy and dissection lessons, you won't have to wrack your brain. This 30-second video shows everything you need.
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Read ArticleHow does handwashing help prevent illness? The science of soap.
The good news is that by simply washing our hands, we can help decrease the spread of coronavirus and other things that make us sick.
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5:25Watch VideoHow to cultivate and care for your butterfly larvae (plus a free activity!)
These painted ladies are more than just a pretty face - they're a robust teaching tool for your life science classroom.
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2:55Watch VideoHow to build a Wiggle Bot to teach engineering and design
TeacherGeek Wiggle Bots make it easy to encourage students to build, make, create, and innovate as they build, test, and evolve a real working bot.
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Read ArticleCash for your class – how to land that education grant.
Find out how to take advantage of the millions of dollars awarded to teachers every year with no-obligation, complimentary grant assistance.
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7:01Watch VideoCritters in the classroom, insect edition: Painted Lady Butterfly
Learn how to use and care for live butterflies from larvae to adult so students can watch their transformation unfold before their eyes.
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30:25Watch VideoAll about Science Olympiad: How to start a team, tips for new coaches, and more.
Want to bring your most passionate science students together for creative problem solving, teamwork, and science fun outside the classroom? Start a Science Olympiad team! We'll show you how.
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Read ArticleRockhounds agree - this mineral activity rocks
Using various testing methods, students will learn the properties that distinguish one mineral from another, how minerals are classified, how they occur in nature, and how they're used in daily life.
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Read ArticlePi Day - circle the date, time to celebrate.
Engage student interest in math and science by celebrating the number Pi, the mysterious ratio found in circular objects and forms throughout nature, science, and mathematics.
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4:05Watch VideoHow to make brain dissection a no-brainer
Middle- and high-school science teachers: Give your biology students an introduction to brain dissection and anatomy with this short video, then head to Ward’s Science to get everything you’ll need.
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Read ArticleDiscovering exoplanets in a galaxy not so near you – a free activity
Students practice science observation skills, data collection, and more as they learn how to hunt for planets outside our solar system with this free activity.
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Read Article10 teachers share their favorite ways to use our products
We asked ten science teachers to tell us their favorite ways to inspire their students using our hands-on materials. Here’s what they said.
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1:54Watch VideoExperts pick their favorite lab slides
Expert picks of the top five slides produced in the Ward’s Science Slides Lab, as chosen by the lab technicians who make them, offering insights into the observations presented by each slide.
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Questions? Talk to a Ward's scientist! We're here to help, from our science lab to yours.
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Read ArticleHow does road salt affect our environment? A free activity to investigate a slippery dilemma.
Road salt keeps icy roads and sidewalks safe, but how does it impact our environment? In this activity students investigate how to keep roads safe while keeping our ponds safe, too.
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2:42Watch VideoHow to care for your termites
Termites need love, too. In this video, we’ll show you essential points of care your termites will thank you for (actually you won’t get a word of thanks).
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4:11Watch VideoHow to care for your crayfish
If you’re crazy for crayfish, look no further! This video gives the do’s and don’ts of crayfish care. These hardy snappers are a cinch for young scientists—and a pinch if you’re not careful!
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Read Article10 low-budget models for teaching biology and anatomy
Using models to teach anatomy and biology doesn't have to break the bank. Through Ward’s you can find some exciting, instructive options that give you the biggest bang for your buck.
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1:01Watch VideoThe Magic of Crystals: The wonderful world of crystal formation
Science teachers: Bring your middle-school and high-school students into the wonderful world of crystal formation with this short video and crystal growing kit from Ward’s Science.
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