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Naturally Teaching Elementary Science Podcast
The Naturally Teaching Elementary Science podcast is for teachers that want to be teaching science more in their elementary classrooms.

The podcast designed for elementary teachers who are passionate about teaching science in their classrooms.

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 science.

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7. Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals By Teaching with Animals – Naturally Teaching Elementary Science

Animals are inherently interesting to students, so let's take advantage of their characteristics to help you reach your curricular goals! In this episode I introduce different Next Generation Science Standards that can be enhanced by teaching animal characteristics.I also conduct an animal characteristic breakdown where I explain what makes mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects similar and different from each other. I do this by touching on 6 different categories of characteristics including:Animal coveringHow they breatheHow they have youngIf they are warm-blooded or cold-bloodedIf they are a vertebrate or an invertebrateA unique characteristic to that animal groupTune in to learn about the unique traits of these animal groups and get inspired to teach animal characteristics in your classroom!Resources mentioned 💚Amphibians Vs Reptiles: How to Teach the Difference in Your Elementary ClassroomAnimal Characteristic Booklet BundleTopics covered: animal characteristic, animal characteristics, teaching about animals, elementary science, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSSTpT 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. 7. Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals By Teaching with Animals
  2. 6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature
  3. 5. Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists
  4. 4. 6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom
  5. 1. 10 Science Activities for Elementary Students That Aren't Experiments

Check out the recent episodes

Episode 1 10 Science Activities for Elementary Students That Aren't Experiments
Episode 2 Outdoor Learning Environment: 3 Things to Plan for Back to School
Episode 3 Teaching with Books: Thinking Outside the Box with Steve Frisbee
Episode 4: 6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom
Episode 5: Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists
Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature
Episode 7: Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals by Teaching with Animals

Meet your guide

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

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

She’s continuing her coaching journey through this podcast by giving you confidence for teaching science in fun, engaging, and authentic ways. Each Monday she releases a new episode that introduces effective science teaching methods, ways to integrate science and ELA, and tips and tricks to leverage outdoor education. 

Want to learn more? Check out my philosophy and see if we’re a good fit.

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