IB Loving Science

Anchor chart or poster to use for layers of the atmosphere. Sized to fix chart paper (about 24z36).

Looking for a fun lab to do with your students leading up to winter break? Have them show their knowledge about solvents and make observations about candy canes dissolving in different liquids. Students will time how long it takes each candy cane to dissolve in a different liquid, then record their results in a table and graph. Page 3 offers the option for them to use Claim, Evidence, Reasoning for their conclusion. Goes along with MYP B and C year 1 for science. Materials needed for lab: -mini

File includes vocabulary cards for each unit in the science 6 curriculum in Virginia. It contains the main words and key points for each one. They are all grouped by standard, but some words cross into multiple standards. Blank cards are also included if you need to add more words. Great for a word wall or bulletin board!

24x36 sized anchor chart to display the variables in a science experiment and how to incorporate then into your question and hypothesis. Can be printed, used to trace on chart paper, printed in smaller scales, or as a digital posting!

Poster for alternative energy sources. Great to print or copy over for an anchor chart. Original PDF is sized to be 24x36.

These basic rubrics have been designed with students in mind, using student friendly language so they can self-assess and understand exactly what they are being asked to do on their assignments. Included is a rubric for MYP A-D for year 1 science. These can be used for any unit as they are generic. Command terms with definitions are at the bottom to further assist students in their understanding.

Anchor chart or poster to use for planets. Sized to fix chart paper (about 24z36).

Anchor chart or poster to use for moon phases. Sized to fix chart paper (about 24z36).

In this assignment, students will read about different ways climate change is affecting our planet and its inhabitants with articles from Newsela. They will then take what they learn from the article and create a version of a story to represent what they learned. They are given a choice for how to represent this story (comic strip, video, obituary, etc.) Included are directions, links to optional articles to use, a planning page, note taking page, MYP D rubric for year 1 science and a rubric fo

Challenge your students' knowledge on alternative energy sources by having them break out of an escape room. Questions are leveled for multiple grade levels but can be edited if needed. Materials needed: envelopes, bags, or lock boxes with numerical codes

Notes include a fill in the blank and fully filled out answer key. Included are the key vocabulary words for watersheds.

24x36 sized anchor chart to display the steps of the scientific method. Can be printed, used to trace on chart paper, printed in smaller scales, or as a digital posting!

Follows VA SOLs 6.4. Fill in notes for energy and types of energy. 3 options available- fully blank, fill in the blank, or completed definitions. Size down to 70% to fit perfectly in a composition notebook for doodle notes.

ATL skills for IB learners poster. Created as a 24x36 to print or copy over for an anchor chart! Good for all grade levels.

Use these slides to teach the different types of energy. Great for an introductory lesson.

Notes include a fill in the blank and fully filled out answer key. Included are the key vocabulary words for point and non-point pollution and the types of water pollution and the effects of them.

Notes to introduces students to types of renewable and nonrenewable energy types. Goes along with my renewable and nonrenewable slides.

A simple visual to help students better understand the MYP Command Terms for IB learning. Great for a poster or notes. Page 2 provides blanks for students to use as note sheets.

Table of contents for notebooks. Good for any subject. Print at 70% to fit a composition notebook for interactive notes.

Have students create a visual for things that make them unique to celebrate diversity and anti-bullying. Students draw a self-portrait and then draw or write things that make them unique.