MAB

MAB. Individual practice drawing conclusions and interpreting data presented in the forms of data charts/tables, pie charts, line and bar graphs. Graphs and charts taken from a variety of sources. Practice includes 9 different graphs or charts with questions about each.

Student activity to investigate the properties of "oobleck" to determine if it is a solid or a liquid. Oobleck is made of cornstarch, water, and green food coloring - mix slowly until the consistency of pancake batter. I also have students read the Dr. Suess book "Bartholomew and the Oobleck".

This is a challenge activity for students to use a variety of materials to create a building that will be subjected to an "earthquake" to see how it fares. Students need to make a blueprint, build their structure, transfer their structure to an earthquake shake table (I made my own as they are expensive. I suppose you could also just shake a desk...), watch the destruction, and answer analysis questions. A rubric for the challenge is included. This is a fun challenge for hands-on learners

In this mapping activity, students are directed to use their knowledge of plate boundaries and types of lithosphere (continental and oceanic) to "map" what our future (very distant future!) world might look like. Using a labeled map and current plate speeds, students work to cut out each plate, move it a scaled amount in an indicated direction, and tape it down in it's new location. This requires a fair amount of preparation and colored copies, but much of it can be used year after year once m

Powerpoint format 100+ slides on the topics of weathering (mechanical and chemical), soils (types and formation), and erosion (mass movements mostly). Includes lesson essential questions for each of the 3 main parts, good visuals, a few short lab activities, content for notes, and summarizing strategies embedded (yellow slides and frayer diagrams). Also has a link to iheartsoil.org PSA videos - you can get free stuff from this website too! Used successfully with 7th grade science students. M

Scientific method notes pages for students. Scaffolded notes numbered with the steps of the scientific method with details and graphics. Teacher answer guide to what information should be filled in is included.

Set of directions and questions for exploring the portions of the United States Geologic Survey website that deal with earthquakes and volcanoes. Some questions specific to the U.S. and one question about my home state of PA, but that can be edited. The USGS website provides some great real-time data, so the answers will vary possibly by day and always be current and relevant!

Investigation of density using shrinky dink plastic. Using Shrinky Dinks (polyethylene - recycling code 5) to practice density measurements and calculations as well as conservation of mass. I like the shrink film from "Grafix" company and cut the sheets into quarters for this activity. This is a student favorite because even though they are doing math and learning the concept, they get to keep the finished product. An electronic scale is recommended for mass measurement and rulers for the volu

A document that is formatted for printing as a booklet (folded in half and stapled for page turning). The pages review/extend student knowledge of phases of matter and phase changes. Pages of assembled booklet include: melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, a phase change diagram with interpretation questions, a graphic of the water cycle for labeling, a Venn diagram for comparing and contrasting 2 of the phase changes, and particle arrangement in the 3 main phases. The back cover is o

MAB - The scientific method is all around us. It is how our brains think to solve problems, and we do not even realize it! The scientific method is not just for sceince labs and science fair projects, it is used to solve everyday problems, large and small. These pages are intended for use after introducing/reviewing the scientific method steps. Students explore the problems people have and read example stories about random problems. They highlight the text in the stories according to a key

Double Dice is a review game applicable to any subject matter. It is also ready for the differentiated classroom with 1 cube containing simpler phrased tasks and lower oder thinking tasks and the other cube template containing higher level thinking tasks. Included in the word document are 3 basic things: 1. the student sheet. 2. two versions of the task cube (high and low) 3. two cubes set up with Earth Science topics - layers and plates, earthquakes and volcanoes. I print and assemble th

MAB This is a literacy/english push in to my science class. Use with Sopris West “Step up to Writing” program section “Great Short Answers”. I used with tools 1-35a-c and assessment tool 10-11a from the intermediate program. I use the tools/pages first, then use the following cards of answers (printed and glued to colored index cards, which I laminate) to 6 separate questions included. Students work in groups of 2-3 and respond as prompted. Questions and answers are on an earth science theme,

3 separate pages of speed problems based on the formula v = d/t. The first page is for struggling math students. The second page for proficient math students. The final page is for strong math students who can solve for any of the 3 variables and manipulate the formulas. The first page uses a chart with blanks, while the second 2 use word problems.

This is a single sheet I print out and laminate to help them successfully use our available tools and Mohs hardness scale for determining the hardness of a mineral sample. In addition to images of Mohs scale, I have added a flowchart that my students can follow and know what number to choose based on whether or not a given tool (fingernail, penny, nail, glass) scratches a mineral.

Students learn how to calculate the density of some solids and liquids by going through the whole process, not just doing the math. After observing the concept of sink or float and how that relates to density, students use liquid and small solid samples, measure the mass and volume to determine numeric density, and then try it out to check their work. **This longer document walks students through each step, without a lot of choice on the part of the student. "Density Challenge" is more open-

LDC (literacy design collaborative) assignments and notes scaffold for student research on the topic of climate change. This document includes the "built-in standards" that came with the template from LDC, as well as the portion I give to students and the notes scaffold that the students write on. Task = Climate change and global warming are words we often hear on the news. What is global climate change and what factors contribute to it? Do you think human activities play a key role or a negl

This document includes 6 summary options for students to show their understanding of topics covered in a unit about minerals and rocks. The 6 options include illustrating vocabulary works, collecting and identifying a few samples, designing a unique representation of the rock cycle, writing an A-Z summary, writing a story about a rock and its journey, and describing an analogy for each of the 3 main types of rocks. A rubric is included.

powerpoint presentation of minerals unit including essential questions and some summarizing strategies (acrostic and 3-2-1). Includes many visuals as pictures of sample minerals. main focus is on physical properties of minerals used for classification and identification. I use this as a notes basis and then spend ample time allowing students to practice with tools, charts, and mineral samples in the classroom.

A double set of 16 questions for review of concepts covered in soil formation and erosion unit. It is a double set due to differentiation of questions. The 16 questions are the same in both sets, but for some, they are open-ended or fill in, while the others are multiple choice or have other hints added for arriving at the same answers. I print them out, cut them apart, and laminate them. I split the class into 2 groups - telling them it is so thay do not have to wait or fight over question

MAB Student directions for completing a science themed current event assignment. Also includes rubric for grading completed assignment.