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Middle school physical science literature circles for Montessori
Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities
This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align
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5th - 9th
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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2nd - 8th
World Continent Map - Interactive on Felt or Paper, 3x5 ft.
Make an interactive 3 ft by 5 ft map on felt or paper.
File includes full 3x5' image, as well as tiles to print on 11x17" paper. Print right on colored paper, or on white paper as template to create felt map. Continents are colored for Montessori.
Not a DIYer? Buy the product and skip the template: https://www.etsy.com/listing/217193390/felt-map-of-world-continents-kid-baby
Pairs well with this spinning wheel and worksheet:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Montessori-Continents-Sp
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PreK - 6th
Gravity and Friction Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension about the forces of gravity and friction. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 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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Reference Points Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension introducing reference points and changes in motion. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page long and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Science MEGA BUNDLE, projects, lab reports, activities, reading, games
Animal Cell Project: This hands-on project, make-your-own cell model, differentiated for varied levels of difficulty. Includes cell vocabulary practice, puzzles, flap books, writing prompts and comic strip templates. Make the functions of the parts of a cell come alive to your students!This project makes a great addition to any interactive notebook.Vocabulary Key Terms Featured:cell membrane, organelles, nucleus, nucleolus, ribosome, lysosome, DNA, RNA, Golgi bodies, smooth ER, rough ER, vacuole
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3rd - 6th
Earthquakes Vocabulary Posters
Key words for teaching Earthquake Vocabulary ideal for helping teach earthquakes. These full page color posters introduce the following 13 terms to your students:- layers of the earth- earthquake- fault- seismograph- tsunami- plate boundary- epicenter/focus- magnitude- richter scale- liquefaction- intensity- after shocksized for U.S letter. This product uses U.S spelling. If you would like a UK spelling version please ask!Also see my:**Earthquake matching cards**3D Earthquake Map**plate tectonic
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Velocity and Acceleration Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension changes in motion, speed, velocity, and acceleration. It provides conceptual explanations, as well as showing how to calculate. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and a half long and includes about a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension
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5th - 8th
Earthquake matching vocabulary cards (montessori inspired)
Teach keywords about the science of earthquakes to your students. These cards have pictures which students match up to the word and definition. Suitable for Montessori and mainstream classes.These cards introduce the following 13 terms to your students:- layers of the earth- earthquake- fault- seismograph- tsunami- plate boundary- epicenter/focus- magnitude- richter scale- liquefaction- intensity- after shock4 versions included 2 color versions one with the key term missing one with it inserted
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
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
Making of America: Tesla vs. Edison, the War of Currents and AC/DC Electricity
Making of America: Tesla vs. Edison, the War of Currents and AC/DC Electricity • SEMiPRO Elementary Montessori-inspired History help (1 printable page + Key):Who were Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison? This learning resource guides young historians to:Compare and contrast the scientists and competitors Nikola Tesla and Thomas EdisonBriefly explore the development of electrical power, which led to the War of Currents in the late 1800sExamine American history through multiple historically sensitive v
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4th - 6th
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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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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
Comprehensive Text Analysis and Discussion Guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by
Overview: Dive deep into the fascinating world of chemistry with our comprehensive text analysis and discussion guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean. This resource is designed for high school science educators looking to enhance their chemistry and physics lessons by connecting them to the captivating stories and scientific principles presented in the book.Product Highlights:Detailed Chapter Summaries: Each chapter is summarized to highlight key concepts, scientific discoveries, and hi
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8th - 12th
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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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-PS3-1
Electricity - Three/Four Part Cards
This set of three part cards should be used to teach students electricity's basic concepts. Topics included are: electricity, charge, current, insulator, conductor, circuit, battery, and static electricity. This set contains a control card (word and picture), word card, picture card, and information card for each term. Cards should be printed onto card stock, cut and laminated before classroom use. I made these cards to go along with my yearly study of atoms, magnetism, and electricity.
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1st - 6th
Magnetism - Three Part Cards
A set of 12 three part cards that can be used to teach the basic principals of magnetism. The set includes a picture card, word card, and description card for the following concepts: magnet, atom, Van Allen Belts, magnetic force, magnetite, magnetic field lines, magnetosphere, magnetic pole, compass, magnetic domain, magnetic field, and William Gilbert. Cards should be printed onto card stock, cut, and laminated for classroom use.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
How Do We Make Electricity? • Tesla vs. Edison and the War of Currents
How Do We Make Electricity? • Tesla vs. Edison and the War of Currents • Our Planet Earth - SEMiPRO Montessori-inspired printable Science help (2 pages + Key):How is electricity generated? This learning resource guides young scientists to:Understand where fossil fuels come from & the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sourcesExplore the process of generating and harnessing the great power of electricity using turbinesCompare and contrast the scientists and competitors Nikol
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4th - 6th
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Montessori Physical Science Bundle
These experiment cards, demonstrations, and Montessori materials complement and expand on the experiments presented in the Montessori geography and biology albums. These cards demonstrate many of the important science concepts presented in the elementary classroom, and include many of the classic experiments and demonstrations. These experiment cards, demonstrations, and Montessori materials could be used in a variety of ways: a material on your shelf, a hand-out, or a source book for lessons.
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1st - 6th
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Motion Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension introducing motion, reference points, changes in motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, and more. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about two pages long and includes about two pages of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used
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5th - 8th
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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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
Newton's Laws and Car Safety
This is a reading comprehension about how Newton's Laws of Motion relate to car safety. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page and a half and includes about a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
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