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8th grade physical science resources for Montessori
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
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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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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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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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-PS3-1
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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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 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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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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ELECTRONICS DISCOVERY WORKSHOP- Pkt #01- "The RESISTOR CHALLENGE" Montessori
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 use. The students learn the material and th
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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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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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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: High School Chemistry Semester 1 Labs; Labs for Every Unit (22 Labs)
LAB - Integrated Physics/Chem & Physics - Newtons Second Law - Zipline Lab
Objectives: Â 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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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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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: Â 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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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 - 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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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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8th - 11th
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Anatomy & Physiology Human CELL Mini Study Bundle | Matching, Flashcards
Learn all about the human cell and different types of cells in this interactive mini study. Included is a poster of a microscope with different parts, a labeling activity of the parts of the cells and instructions to make a gelatin cell with labels. Match organelles with their descriptions, and discover what different types of cells look like under the microscope, matching what these cells look like, derived from stem cells as well as different types of active and passive cellular transport. Inc
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2nd - 8th
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Lab: Plate Boundaries
This lab activity is designed so it can be performed with or without previous knowledge of plate boundaries. Only 3, simple materials are required for this activity, making it easy for set-up and clean-up. The tactile aspect of this lab easily makes it a class favorite. Great for introducing or reviewing plate boundaries, layers of the earth, and tectonic plates.
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Lab Bundle
LAB Chemistry - Nuclear Decay - Wet Lab
Engage your chemistry students by having them performing an iodine clock reaction -- reimaged to be assigned to nuclear decay! Students will time the clock, graph the results and imagine how the nucleus decays over time.Included:1 sheet Lab 2 pages1 Sheet teacher solution creation directionsObjective: Observe and determine the equilibrium shift of the reactionMaterials Students:• Solution A• Solution B• 2 Erlenmeyer flasks• 3 graduated cylinders • A magnetic stirrer (if available) Timer• Beaker•
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: High School Chemistry Semester 1 Labs; Labs for Every Unit (22 Labs)
Phases of the Moon Study
Are you introducing your students to the moon this year? This Phases of the Moon Study is the perfect foundation to get your students familiar with the vocabulary, the moon phases themselves, and the order in which they occur. What's included in this set?Poster (8 x 11)Poster (11 x 8) 3-part cards for each phase of the moonVocabulary SheetHow to use this resource:Included in this resource are two different poster diagrams to help your students learn the order of the moon phases. These would w
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
LAB Integrated Chemistry & Physics: Speed & Velocity of Cars - with graphing
Get your students engaged with physics by measuring, graphing and playing with cars! Students will determine the starting point & ending points, taking in data and graphing results.Materials: (per group)one ramp, one car, one timer, one meter stick, and five books.
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7th - 12th
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LAB Chemistry - Equilibrium Le Chatlier's Principle
Engage your chemistry students by having them performing an equilibrium shift. This lab is empowering because students can SEE the shift right before their eyes. This lab does require quite a bit of set up, but is well worth the effort.Included:1 sheet Lab 2 pagesObjective: Observe and determine the equilibrium shift of the reactionMaterials test tube tongs droppers0.1 M &g Iron (III) Nitrate 0.1 M KSCN 0.1 M NaOH 0.1 M Silver Nitrate 0.5 g KClWater 7 Test Tubes Test Tube Rack Stirring Ro
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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