Creativity in Mind

I used these throughout my electricity unit for initial exposure to the content, but they can be used for review or homework or, if you need to be out for the day as well. Enjoy!

I've done this activity from 7th through 12th grades and it's always entertaining to see what they come up with. Since they're not actually building it, they can really think out of the box (ex- nuclear energy and thermal energy become popular). I usually do this after a lesson on energy and then I will show then the OK Go, "This Too Shall Pass" video as that is the ultimate contraption to model (in my opinion). You may also wish to show them Rube Goldberg examples. Or, modify a bit and simply u

I plan to use this before the holiday break. I made another movie guide for The Nightmare Before Christmas and the students liked it a great deal. This one is shorter because it is a shorter animated feature, but it is good for one period and the cartoon is funny and festive. Enjoy!

Help students explore adaptations by using their favorite animal to create a fun poem. In addition, a video link is provided to illustrate the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations.