{"podcast":{"title":"Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families","slug":"naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","podcast_index_feed_id":6910612,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/naturally-teaching/","website_url":"https://www.naturallyteachingpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/08aae9e6-390e-48db-a4f1-4fd6e83f95fa/-9DaL5GhltgUklePjTU0UDX6.jpg","author":"Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator","episode_count":80,"summary":"Are you an elementary teacher or homeschool parent that wants to add more value to your lessons? Do you know the value of cultivating science skills in your students but feel like you don’t know the best way to incorporate them in your classroom? Then this is the perfect show for you! Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for the elementary teacher and homeschool parent with too much on their plate but a desire to best serve their children. Each week Victoria Zablocki and her guests will cover ways to integrate science into your ELA studies, demystify scientific concepts, and share tips and tricks to take learning outside. Victoria Zablocki is a former elementary educator with 10 years of experience integrating outdoor education into science learning. You can follow her on Instagram @naturally.teaching. To get more access to great content, head to https://www.naturallyteaching.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:13.049895+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612"},"episode":{"title":"71. Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities","slug":"71-reptiles-and-amphibians-list-2nd-and-5th-grade-ngss-activities","published_at":"2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612/71-reptiles-and-amphibians-list-2nd-and-5th-grade-ngss-activities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","url":"https://naturallyteaching.com/episode71","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a129770b-3b22-4169-82aa-449c778a90ca.mp3","summary":"Reptiles and amphibians are a high-interest topic for children (and adults) of all ages. Let's use a reptiles and amphibians list to help us engage our elementary learners! May is a fantastic time to do this since the reptiles and amphibians have come out of their winter sleep and are starting to lay eggs. Press play to hear descriptions for a turtle study for 2nd graders and an energy transfer flag tag game 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 a reptiles and amphibians list, 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-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats 5-PS3-1: Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 70: How Are Reptiles and Amphibians Different? 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside Naturally Teaching Activity Index Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode71 🗂 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","meta_description":"Reptiles and amphibians are a high-interest topic for children (and adults) of all ages. 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