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8th grade earth sciences pdfs for Montessori
168 Geography and Landform Terms Flash Cards / 3 Part Montessori Cards
These cards align with most state standards and Classical Conversations Challenge A program. Additionally, these cards include terms specifically related to Hawaii's geography features such as windward, lava tube, etc. (Please see list below for a full list of terms.)The cards contained in this packet can be used as traditional flashcards or 3 Part Cards. The 3-Part Cards are Montessori inspired. Rote memorization can be difficult for children with dyslexia. The purpose of these cards is to as
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Geography Terms Classical Conversations Aligned Bundle
Behavioral vs. Structural Adaptations Sort Activity
This a great sorting activity that gives students practice identifying structural (physical) vs. behavioral adaptations. Reuse this activity in a review station later in the unit, or before semester, end-of-course or annual state tests.
Students need repetition to aid retention of key concepts; I revisit this sort activity a couple days after introducing it and challenge student groups to "see who can correctly finish this sort the fastest." (I usually offer the winners cookies at lunch or some
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5th - 9th
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Mini-Explorer's Nature Journal | Guided | Outdoor Education
Nature journaling is a great tool to get your students observing, recording, and artistic. Many teachers find it hard to engage all of their students when introducing nature journaling. This journal takes any guess work out, it is completely structured for 30 days of nature journaling. Included sections in this resource:Blank monthly calendar (start whenever is most convenient to you)Introduction to Nature Journaling15 prompt ideas (for those days when you don't know what to journal about)Dan
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Potato Plant Experiment - Observing Plant Growth & Plant Life Cycles
Potato Plant Experiment - Observing Plant Growth & Plant Life CyclesPotatoes can also be easily grown in your classroom; all you need are some potatoes (any kind), a container such as a cup or jar, and toothpicks! Students will see the plant life cycle in action with this hands-one experiment that demonstrates how some plants can grow without seeds. Contents include:Experiment GuideObservation LogExperiment Reflection (3 short answer questions)Potato Life Cycle PosterPotato Life Cycle Inform
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3rd - 8th
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3D Earth Globe Model w/Montessori Colored Continents & Flashcards
Create a 3D Paper model of the earth with detailed outlines of the continents in Montessori colors. Exclusive design!! Comes with detailed instructions how to put the pieces together as well as flashcards to pair with the individual continents. Great activity to pair with both study of the continents as well as learning about space.
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PreK - 8th
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Landforms 2 Cards - Coastal & Oceanic Landforms
There are 20 Coastal & Oceanic Landform cards in this set. They include - island, peninsula, delta, beach, cove, cape, archipelago, isthmus, atoll, sound, strait, bay, gulf, fjord/fiord, estuary, lagoon, tidal pool, coral reef, sea cliff, sea cave.Be sure to check my other landform cards: Landforms 1Landforms 3 - Volcanic Landforms1. Print and use as flash cards / control cards.2. Print out cards and cut the word from the picture and use for matching word to picture.3. Print two sets and u
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K - 10th
Also included in: Landforms Bundle
Montessori birthday celebration SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE – Print, make, celebrate
~ Southern Hemisphere Printable Kit ~ Birthdays are meant to be special, yet often the true meaning gets lost in all the presents and festivities. This Montessori Birthday Celebration – also known as the Montessori Birthday Walk, or Montessori Celebration of Life – gives tamariki / children a meaningful way to celebrate their birthday, making them feel special while celebrating the story of their life as they grew from babies to children. With the sun and months set out on the floor, the
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PreK - 8th, Staff
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LIFE CYCLE of Stars, Star Science, Flashlight & Popcorn Constellations Printable
Learn all about stars with these interactive star-themed activities. Learn the life cycle of a star in a engaging spinner, create yummy constellations using popcorn and toothpicks, display zodiac constellations on a wall using a flashlight and these templates and watch baking soda stars fizzle and burn with a fun science experiment, including step-by-step instructions. So much fun!
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PreK - 8th
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Volcanoes & Volcanic Landforms
There are 16 Volcanic Landform in this set. They include - caldera, crater lake, geyser, lava dome, lava flow, lava lake, lava plain/lava field, lava tube, fissure vent, volcanic plug, volcanic crater, volcanic cone, stratovolcano/composite volcano, shield, volcano, cinder cone volcano, volcano.Be sure to check my other landform cards: Landforms 1Landforms 2 - Coastal & Oceanic Landforms1. Print and use as flash cards / control cards.2. Print out cards and cut the word from the picture and u
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1st - 10th
Also included in: Landforms Bundle
Landforms 1 Cards
There are 24 landform cards in this set. They include - desert, mountain, valley, plain, hills, canyon, forest, grassland, cave, mesa, butte, cliff, dune, oasis, river, lake, pond, plateau, glacier, marsh, swamp, creek/stream, waterfall, rapids.Be sure to check my other landform cards: Landforms 2 - Coastal & Oceanic LandformsLandforms 3 - Volcanic Landforms1. Print and use as flash cards / control cards.2. Print out cards and cut the word from the picture and use for matching word to pictu
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K - 10th
Also included in: Landforms Bundle
Montessori birthday celebration NORTHERN HEMISPHERE – Print, make, celebrate
~ Northern Hemisphere Printable Kit ~Birthdays are meant to be special, yet often the true meaning gets lost in all the presents and festivities. This Montessori Birthday Celebration – also known as the Montessori Birthday Walk, or Montessori Celebration of Life – gives tamariki / children a meaningful way to celebrate their birthday, making them feel special while celebrating the story of their life as they grew from babies to children.With the sun and months set out on the floor, the ch
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PreK - 8th, Staff
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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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4th - 8th
Gemstones unit study, Gems three part cards, Gemstones observation, STEM
Discover the allure of gemstones with the "Gemstones Unit Study," a concise 110-page guide. It features three-part cards for 80 gemstones, enhancing identification and memory skills, alongside fascinating facts, posters, and worksheets for gem identification and penmanship practice. The set also includes a Gemstone Observation worksheet, ideal for examining and documenting your collection.Pack includes 1 pdf file (110 pages in total)Printable Size: US Letter (8.5" x 11")This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOA
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PreK - 8th
South American Animals | Animals from South America | Flashcards | Informational
This material contains a set of cards with Animals of South America. This set contains 27 high quality REAL images of animals thriving in the continent of South America.All cards are structured as follows:Name of the AnimalReal photo of the animalHabitatDietInteresting factThese are the animals you get in this printable material:ToucanAmazon PiranhaMacawAnacondaAlpacaCapybaraScarlet IbisCougarHarpy eagleSpider monkeySlothGuinea PigJaguarAnteaterOpossumGreen IguanaEmperor TamarinPink river dolphi
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1st - 8th
Continent Three-Part Cards, Montessori World Study
Just in time for Earth Day! Here's a freebie to help your little ones study our world. These cards will help your child explore the seven continents. This simple set includes fourteen cards, two for each continent. The continent colors are designed to match your Montessori continent puzzle material.I have continents coloring pages, too! They are a wonderful extension for this work. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ALL-7-Continents-Globe-Coloring-Pages-Montessori-World-Study-3761948Hav
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PreK - 8th
Rocks and Minerals Lab Report and Mohs Hardness Scale---5 E Lesson---STEM
In this activity, students observe, sort, and describe rocks based on their physical properties.Two Materials Included: Let's Rock and ReportMohs Hardness Cheat Sheet Preparation: Gather rock samples to be used. You could use a rock a mineral kit in your classroom. Number each rock. Procedures: Students will pick a rock, fill out their Let's Rock and Report lab sheet using Mohs Hardness Cheat Sheet. Standards: This lesson covers most physical attributes listed in state standards; shape, color
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
OUTDOOR EDUCATION ACTIVITIES + CHOICE BOARD
Inspire a love of nature and the environment with this "Outdoor Education" Choice Board. This 50-page toolkit provides children with the opportunity to explore and engage with the outdoors in their local environment (school, home, or local park/preserve). Students can pick and choose from the following activities:- I Spy Nature Walks- Gardening Tasks- Compost Pile Tasks- Sensing Your Surroundings- Digging + Excavation- Rock Identification- Sun Dial Work- Microscope Work- Catalog of Trees- Catalo
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2nd - 8th
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3-ESS2-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Volcano/Earthquake Eruption Safety Plan--Upgraded!!!
CALLING ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS Junior High and High School!!!When you are gifted an incredible group of inquisitive minds who want to delve into the worse-case scenarios, you want to give them a project they can really sink their teeth into! This project was created for students who are willing to take on the challenge of formulating an evacuation plan in the event of a major volcanic eruption in the US (we used Mt. Ranier in Washington State, you can also use Yellowstone or Mt. St. Helens) or Ea
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7th - 11th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Types of Rocks Sorting Activity-Sedimentary, Igneous & Metamorphic | Cut & Paste
Dive into the world of geology with our "Types of Rocks Sorting Activity"! This engaging worksheet allows students to explore the three main types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.Key Features:Sorting Activity: Students will cut out images or descriptions of rocks and sort them into the appropriate categories: sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic. This hands-on activity helps reinforce the characteristics of each rock type.Educational Value: By sorting rocks into categories, stude
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2nd - 10th
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Oceanic Landforms Book (red highlights) - Montessori Nomenclature
Oceanic Landforms Nomenclature Book illustrates and describes 8 oceanic landforms: oceanic landforms, continental shelf, continental slope, abyssal plain, mid-ocean ridges, seamounts, guyot, and trench. The oceanic landforms card is in color, and the individual parts are all shown in red.Includes: book cover9 pagesPages are approx. 8½" x 3¾"You may be interested in Oceanic Landforms Nomenclature Cards (Red)
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6th - 8th
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Layers of the Atmosphere - Three/Four Part Cards
This PDF can be used to make a set of three/four part cards that can help teach students about the layers of the Earth's Atmosphere. Each term has a control card (word and picture), a word card, a picture card, and an information card. Terms included are: Earth's Atmosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. This is a great resource to use when studying Meteorology. Cards should be printed onto card stock and laminated prior to classroom use.
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3rd - 8th
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3D Hot Air Balloon MODEL, Science Experiment w/Lifting Gasses & Flashcards
Learn about the history of the hot air balloon and how air temperature changes the lifting ability of regular air. Compare and contrast other lifting gasses and made your own model of a hot air balloon and experiment with the lifting power of regular air versus helium.File is sized 8.5 X 11" and includes left adjust to use in a punched notebook. Suggested to be printed on cardstock paper and printed double-sided on long side. Includes six (6) pages of resources, also included in the FRANCE Activ
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2nd - 8th
Continents Flashcards | Montessori Continents 3-PART Cards
This material includes a set of Continents Flashcards. This flashcards are Montessori inspired.
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PreK - 8th
Elements of the Periodic Table Electron Orbitals
Element cards with electron orbitals, number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, name of elements, and element symbol. Use these cards to further explore atoms, subatomic particles, and elements of the periodic table.These are not three part cards, but can easily be made into three part cards by cutting the name off the top.
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1st - 10th
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