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The Naturally Teaching Elementary podcast is designed to help elementary teachers and homeschool parents while they are teaching science, integrating science with literacy, and using the outdoors to get place-based, real-world experiences for teaching elementary school.

Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for elementary teachers and homeschool educators who are passionate about teaching elementary aged children with authentic and place-based learning opportunities, nurturing the whole child and providing well-rounded education.

Join me each week as we explore practical strategies for teaching science in elementary school, discover the power of integrating science with literacy through captivating picture books, and uncover the magic of outdoor education and its link in teaching elementary aged children.

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89. Seed Dispersal Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders This Fall – Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Seeds are everywhere and so are the opportunities to investigate seed dispersal! Let's take advantage of what's happening right outside your classroom windows and do some seed dispersal activities that will help you fulfill your curricular goals this fall.Press play to hear descriptions for a seed dispersal engineering opportunity for 2nd graders and a gravity experiment for 5th graders, both aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to seed dispersal, and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.Next Generation Science Standards addressed in this episode:2-LS2-2: Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.5-PS2-1: Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.Resources mentioned 💚Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching OutsideEpisode 88: Seed Games 1st and 4th Graders This FallEpisode 86: 6 Seed Books for Teaching Elementary-Aged LearnersFlip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move by Joann Early Macken, illustrated by Pam PaparoneSeeds Move! By Robin PageSeed Dispersal Types: 6 Innovative Ways Seeds Travel To New PlacesMiss Maple’s Seeds Book Companion for 2nd GradeNaturally Teaching Activity IndexShow Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode89🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index🛒 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com📸 Follow along on Instagram: @naturally.teaching💻 Check us out on Facebook: @naturally.teaching
  1. 89. Seed Dispersal Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders This Fall
  2. 88. Seed Games for 1st and 4th Graders This Fall
  3. 87. Seed Activities for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade This Fall
  4. 86. 6 Seed Books for Teaching Elementary-Aged Learners
  5. 85. Outdoor Education Job: How Mariah Waters Created Her Own Opportunity

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Teaching science can be impactful for your students if you gain confidence in methods to help you teach it.

My name is Victoria Zablocki and I’m a former elementary educator turned outdoor educator with 10 years of experience integrating outdoor education into science learning. During my decade in the field, I coached teachers in public schools on how to accomplish their curricular goals in science with authentic and place-based experiences.

I’m continuing my coaching journey through this podcast by giving you confidence for teaching elementary-aged children in fun, engaging, and authentic ways. Each Monday I release a new episode that introduces effective science teaching methods, ways to integrate science and ELA, tips and tricks to leverage outdoor education, and ideas for math, art, and more. 

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