Project Blue Flame

Students reinforce knowledge of Sun-Earth-Moon system interactions and effects by modeling moon phases from edible items. Useful for review and/or assessment. Science Standards Addressed: Developing and Using Models, Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions, Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information, Types of Interactions, Earth and the Solar System Cross-cutting Math Standards: Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Handout and examples included.

Students create content-world-self connections by searching for relevant photo subject material, bringing the outside world into the classroom. Discussion and activities are more engaging because they are using their own work. If used for homework, it's a nice break from the usual comprehension questions or worksheets. The photography and discussion elements infuse art, technology, and evidence-based discussion (ELA), making this a cross-curricular activity. Works well as a formative or summati

Student activity sheet with teacher answer key. Students complete each question to uncover which metric units are smaller or bigger, and how the decimal point shifts when multiplying/dividing in base 10 conversions. Great for science, math, STEM!

Students compare molecular arrangement of cool vs. warm air by building a model to reinforce knowledge. Works well with physical and earth science units about kinetic-molecular theory, density, and weather.

Cloud Formulation and Classification "Fill-ins" Notes. Includes blank student handout and completed teacher guide/answer key.