OTT 260: How to Weave Science Into Your ELA Block (Without Losing Your Mind)

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Ever feel like science gets pushed to the back burner because reading and math dominate your teaching schedule? You're not alone. The struggle to fit everything in is real, especially when administrators sometimes suggest cutting science altogether.

Let me introduce you to a different approach: seamlessly weaving science into your ELA block. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about making what's already there work smarter. Your informational text standards (text features, cause and effect, visual literacy, main idea identification) pair perfectly with science content. Instead of teaching these skills through random topics, why not use the science curriculum you're supposed to cover anyway?

This integration works brilliantly because science naturally engages students, particularly those who might be reluctant readers. When kids are exploring force and motion, states of matter, or habitats, they have authentic reasons to read informational text. Science experiments create purpose for reading, which significantly boosts comprehension. The hands-on nature of science investigations gives students something concrete to write about, making writing tasks more meaningful and accessible.

Getting started is simpler than you might think. Choose one science standard, find a short nonfiction text that introduces the concept, pair it with a simple investigation, and use it during your reading block. Have students write about their observations and learnings. That's it! You've just taught reading standards, writing skills, and science content in one efficient, engaging lesson.

Ready to try this approach? I've created a free resource integrating informational text with the practice of science. Download it at trinadeboreeteachingandlearning.com/sciencefreebie and take your first step toward making science part of your daily teaching rhythm rather than an afterthought. Because we're all part of the "We Do Not Care Club: Teacher Edition" when it comes to skipping what students truly need to learn!


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