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8th grade physical science reflective journals for teachers for Montessori
Rube Goldberg STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics Energy Transfer
Add structure and assessment to your fun Rube Goldberg, critical thinking engineering project during a forces/motion and simple machines unit discussing the change in kinetic energy as it is transferred from one object to another. Low prep and super fun end of year project based learning! During all of the designing excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process. The students start out with a brainstorming s
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
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Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Electrical Circuit Arcade Games STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with Rubrics, Check-ins
Teach electricity while adding structure and assessment to your ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ARCADE GAMES engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Using electricity to build games can be so much fun and students learn about circuits, insulators and conductors, and the strength of electric forces as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming sess
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Magnet Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics, Daily Journal
Low, easy prep! Add structure and assessment to your MAGNETIC MAZES critical thinking, engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Building a magnet maze game can be so much fun and students demonstrate their knowledge of the strength of magnetic fields as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming session, that includes a rubric, and p
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Pumpkin Catapults: Investigating energy and forces of motion
Pumpkin catapults is an awesome hands-on engineering project that can be used before, during, or after Halloween. Students will learn about simple machines, specifically levers as they explore, design, and test their pumpkin catapult. Students will also be given opportunities to modify their design and test for both distance and accuracy. During this investigation students will learn about Newton's 1st Law of Motion and the relationship between potential and kinetic energy. Many math connections
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Atomic Structure Montessori Cards, Bohr Model, and Activities
Atomic Structure Montessori Cards, Bohr Model, and ActivitiesLooking for a great way to bring together art and ELA in your classroom? This DIY postcard set is a quick and easy eay to accomplish that. Just print, cut, and go!This download includes a huge assortment of activities for Upper Elementary aged students. These can be done as lessons, or students may work through on their own or in small groups.- 4-part cards address parts of an atom: proton, neutron, electron, nucleus, orbital, and a
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4th - 8th
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Montessori Imaginary Island Geography Capstone Project--an album
This series of 15 lessons guides children through the process of creating an imaginary island with a geographic and cultural history. The main purpose of these lessons is to provide an engaging and creative way to review concepts in earth science that lead to the formation of land forms. The multi-disciplinary approach also incorporates geography, biology, economics, world history and language arts in a creative work of art celebrating earth's history and our place on the planet. This project is
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Life Cycle of a Massive Star Montessori Story of Creation 3 Part 4 Part Cards
The Life Cycle of a Massive Star cards can be used to enhance the Story of Creation or as an awesome standalone resource.This resource includes:6 high quality 3-part and 4th part cards depicting the life cycle of a Massive StarLife Cycle Diagram of the Life Cycle of a Massive StarThis resource includes a set of six 3-part and 4-part cards. The 4 parts are labelled picture, picture, label, and an information card. The information cards can be used for the child to see the progression through the
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
Science Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (online learning grades 6-8)
Save your own copy of this scavenger hunt slide show and post a copy for each student in Google Classroom. Students read the clues, search for items outdoors, take photos, then add their images to the slide show. This activity provides a break from online learning and gets students outdoors. Students interpret the clues and get creative with photography. Students may work alone, in pairs, or in small groups. Make a challenge to find 10 of 15 items or all 15! Students follow the clues to find sed
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-PS3-1
Rube Goldberg STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT CHOICE BOARD What is the End Goal?
Here is a project choice board for your fun Rube Goldberg, critical thinking engineering project during a forces/motion and simple machines unit . Low prep and super fun end of year project based learning! There are 24 END GOAL ideas that take about the same amount of time and hit a range of student skills. This resource includes:Teacher NotesRube Goldberg End Goal Choice BoardGrading RubricPlease visit my blog to see how I use this resource in my classroom. How to Create a Rube Goldberg Unit p
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
...
Also included in: RUBE GOLDBERG AND SIMPLE MACHINES Complete UNIT Bundle
Montessori Story of the Universe Powerpoint
Montessori Story of the Universe Powerpoint. Montessori Materials teach children fundamental skills in a unique and exciting hands-on, discovery based way. This is the story of the Coming of the Universe according to Scientific Theory. It is designed for Montessori Teachers.
The universe started with a "force" (some may call it a bang, some may call it God, and some may call it something else). Explore this humorous slide show, filled with the most widely accepted theories of the Universe!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Montessori BUNDLE
Bridge Bundle: Create Weight-Bearing,Fixed, Movable and Truss Bridges with Paper
Explore the physics and design of bridge building with just paper, tape and scissors! The Bridge Bundle includes 4 project guides, 3 student worksheets, 7 Technique pages and 2 Reference pages for use with K-12 students. The 28-page Bundle includes the Weight-Bearing Bridge Experiment, an introductory activity that introduces paper as a strong building material. The Bundle also includes three open-ended project guides that focus on different approaches to creating fixed, movable (including drawb
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
...
ELECTRONICS DISCOVERY WORKSHOP- Pkt #01- "The RESISTOR CHALLENGE" Montessori
Add more excitement to your STEM program. This "RESISTOR CHALLENGE" is designed using the Montessori Method of education that is based on self-directed activity and hands-on learning. Great item to inspire STEM students and future Technicians, Engineers, and Scientists. Every activity is thoughtfully chosen to encourage exploration, independent thinking, and problem-solving. This activity is designed to be used by students who, after completing it, return it to the shelf ready for others to u
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Robotics Survey
This Robotics Survey was designed to give teachers insight about the students in their robotics class or club.
***Great item to add to your teacher evaluation portfolio!
This survey can be used as a pre-/post- evaluation, or a simple way to get to know where your students.
For my own classes, I uploaded the questions to a survey generator online, then provided students the link. I did this at the beginning and end of the school year.
This survey gave me immediate feedback on the skill
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Hands-on Interactive Volcano Bundle Study: Types, Formation and Famous Volcanos
Create a science experiment of a real "erupting" volcano with a 3D model and step by step instructions. Learn about how volcanos form with a illustrated poster and learn about volcanos around the world with full color cards.*Photos may include completed items or display items not included. Please note this is ONLY for the digital copies of the resources used.
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PreK - 8th
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LAB Chemistry Density of Pennies - with Graphing & Demos
Engage your chemistry students by having them determine the composition of pennies as it changed over time. Students will chart & graph their results. After, you can demonstrate and prove that pennies are made of zinc internally.Included:3 page Student worksheet with procedure, chart, graph & analysis questions1 page teacher density demonstrations (5 easy options)Materials: pennies 13 pre 1982 & 13 post 1982 (per group or 1 set every two groups & switch pennies)graduated cylinder
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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LAB - Integrated Physics/Chem & Physics - Newtons Second Law - Zipline Lab
Objectives: Calculate the force on paper clips as they fly down a zip line using newtons second law.This clear lab allows students to easily graph relationships to connect with visual demonstration. Calculation is clear and proves newtons second law as well as the relationships it expresses.*SUGGESTED TIME TWO DAYS*Materials: tapescalestringpaper clips (20 per group)timerMeter Sticks or Rulers-graphing practice
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8th - 11th
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth Board Game - Earth Science game learning
Unlock the mysteries of the Earth's layers in a whole new way with our exciting "Journey to the Centre of the World" board game! This innovative resource is designed to not only educate but also captivate students as they embark on a thrilling adventure through the planet's core. Seamlessly blending entertainment and education, this game is a valuable addition to any classroom, homeschool setting, or educational environment.Why Choose "Journey to the Centre of the World": Engaging Learning: Say
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Laws of Motion Shelfwork
This piece is a shelfwork for Montessori Adolescent Instruction. It is meant to be part of a larger unit about Physics. This shelfwork particularly pertains to the 3 Newtonian Laws. It is also adaptable into the mainstream classroom as a group activity, a check for understanding, and reinforcing concepts already taught.
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6th - 8th
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Impossible Gravity Tasks
Students will explore gravity's effect by completing (or trying to complete) these 4 impossible tasks! These quick activities are a very fun and engaging introduction to gravity. Includes a writing prompt at the end.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Life Cycle of an Average Star Montessori Story of Creation 3 Part 4 Part Cards
The Life Cycle of an Average Star cards can be used to enhance the Story of Creation or as an awesome standalone resource.This resource includes:5 high quality 3-part and 4th part cards depicting the life cycle of the Average StarLife Cycle Diagram of the Life Cycle of an Average StarThis resource includes a set of five 3-part and 4-part cards. The 4 parts are labelled picture, picture, label, and an information card. The information cards can be used for the child to see the progression through
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
LAB - Integrated Physics/Chem & Physics - Speed & Velocity of Cars Lab
Objectives: Calculate the change in velocity of a car rolling down a hill as the height of a ramp changes. Graph and describe the velocity of your vehicle.This clear lab allows students to easily graph relationships to connect with visual demonstration.Materials: toy cars OR cartsramp (with carts or cardboard)books (or items to stack and raise the height)Meter Sticks or Rulers-graphing practiceThis is an introduction before they learn acceleration, but they get their first look, priming for th
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8th - 11th
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LAB - Chemistry - Make a Solution & Dilution - Easy Materials! - With KEY
This lab has students write their own procedure to make a solution and dilution with teacher observation & testing. This inquiry-STEM activity is great to get students thinking and engaged. Even some of the smartest students fail to connect Molarity to physical performance. This lab allows for that connection.I usually use a pH strip to test their solutions and dilutions! pH probe is better as well.materials:solute - the KEY is with citric acid, but any can be used.BalanceGraduated Cylinderb
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8th - 11th
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Physics - Friction Lab - Outdoor
Middle School Friction LabThis is an outdoor lab worksheet, where students take a toy car and test the ability to drive over different surfaces. Students will rate how difficult it is to drive across surfaces, draw a free-body diagram of the forces being applied, and answer real-life scenario questions. This lab is meant to be conducted outdoors, but can be modified to indoors if needed.
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6th - 9th
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LAB - Integrated Physics/Chem & Physics - Distance & Displacement Football Lab
This key lab allows students to easily identify the difference between distance (position) and displacement. They will also see the direct graph relationship and describe each part of the graph in relation to what was physically happening.This lab really connects the dots for students and is always a favorite.Materials: Stop watch & football field-graphing practiceThis is an introduction before they learn velocity, but they get their first look at the velocity equation here, priming for the
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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