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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Use when discussing input and output along with types of energies (mechanical, light, sound, chemical...). Includes a table set up with 5 pictures to see/visualize in students minds and then determine the input and output of each. Extend with more if you like and/or have students make up their own. Good review of terms dealing with energy conversions. No math involved.

This is a student sheet to be used with any informational article to enhance literacy in content areas. There are 4 quadrants to the sheet - text structure, article summary, talking to the text bookmark responses, and new/unfamiliar words. The preview file is a PDF of some sample student work that used this sheet. The master sheet for talking to the text bookmarks is included. Time for activity completion depends on the length of the article chosen.

This document contains descriptions of 6 ways to illustrate understanding of topics covered during a unit on the layers of the earth and plate tectonics. A rubric is included. The 6 choices include: illustrating vocab words, drawing and labeling an object as an analogy for the earth, depicting the formation of the Red Sea, using a modern map and recreating Pangea, writing a poem about content learned, and writing a letter as Alfred Wegener convincing people to beleive his theory.

MAB Quick worksheet of 12 statements to practice differentiating observations from inferences. Definitions of observation and inference given at the top for students. Reference to my name in last statement, so feel free to edit before you print to use. Answers included after sheet.

pictionary cards to be printed double-sided for reveiw of layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, minerals and rocks. Cards are set up in microsoft word for printing front to back and then cutting apart. Lamination is recomended. There are a total of 38 word cards.

MAB Word splash sheet and follow-up page about qualities that successful scientists (and student scientists) have. Students should Think-Pair-Share to fill out the blank area of the splash sheet - some possible words a teacher can suggest are included. Then, the follow-up sheet has students choose 4 words from the spash to expand upon by answering: why a scientist needs that quality and what they can do to develop that quality in themselves.

This quick activity has students explore some simple and familiar toys to be able to articulate and describe motion. Relative speed, direction, and type of motion is sought after.