Lina's Lessons

10 comprehension questions to go along with an article from National Geographic on Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift (linked in PDF). Great introductory activity for the Theory of Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift or great for sub plans. Article not included, but linked in PDF

Simple worksheet to encourage active listening during Bill Nye - Measurements video. Link to online video included, as well as the answers below. I really like Bill Nye videos as a mid lesson pick-me-up. It reinforces ideas taught in class, the kids love the "cheesiness" of the 90s, and they're eager to answer when called on at the end of class as a "review." It's one of the easy wins in science class, where I feel like all students get a sense of accomplishment, which is especially important

This is a nice one week expansion on the result from a carbon footprint calculator - like the one found here from the EPA's website. This tool allows students to reflect on their carbon emissions, what they may already be doing at home and new habit to incorporate. This activity pairs well with a unit on "Human Impacts on the Environment", "Environmental Health" or "Energy", or simply something to tie into Earth Day. Students have an opportunity for reflection as well to address how they can ch

Use this lab to engage students with qualitative data recording while building a fun take home product! Students will create a crystal using borax crystals. This lab sheet allows students to engage higher order thinking as they have to visually depict the process of crystallization. This activity is great for a mid-unit formative assessment to see what students have garnered about minerals and crystals within an earth science unit. Document is editable and can be suited for your classroom's nee

For classroom management: When a student needs to be sent out of the classroom, I often include this reflection form for them, in addition to the work we complete in class. It offers a structured way for students to reflect, especially if they're not yet ready to work on the assignments.

Powerpoint for the Lab Activity (link)

Breakdown the different types of heat transfer with this instructional PDF that will walk you and your students through an interactive flip chart. Prior knowledge of heat transfer (convection, conduction and radiation) are needed to successfully complete the activity. It is a great summative assessment that shows where your students' understanding of heat transfer is, while allowing for creative freedom. My students really liked the creative aspect and it created a class period where they were r

This activity gives students the opportunity to discuss adaption by natural selection with their personal interests in mind. Student Investment = Student SUCCESS! I've had great luck with this assignment following a computer-based assessment. Students can work at their own pace and if they finish early, are encouraged to go and add details to their slideshow creation! I've been thoroughly impressed with the submissions my students have come up with! This is intentionally a bare-bones powerpoint