STEMpsey Creations

Designed for an Automation and Robotics class (using VEX V5 materials), this serves as an end-of-unit project that challenges the advanced learners, and is just enough for those that struggled through the course. Included (and all editable) in this download: - Teacher Introduction Slides - Decision Making Matrix (hyperlinked doc) - Daily Progress Record (hyperlinked doc) - Engineering Plan (hyperlinked doc) - Project Reflection (hyperlinked doc) - Grading Rubric (hyperlinked doc)

Need a break? How about a reminder Engage your students with this comprehensive Big Hero 6 Viewing Guide! Perfect for SEL-driven classes, or simply to build class culture, this resource is designed to highlight the importance of teamwork, innovation, and emotional intelligence through the lens of the beloved animated film. Included in This Product:Before Viewing Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to spark classroom discussions about teamwork and emotional intelligence.Follow-Alon

Help students master the art of drawing Ray Diagrams! Included in this slideshow: - Hyperlinked Instructions Document (Step-by-step) - Video Guidance - Six Practice Problems - Hyperlinked Key to Practice Problems

Help hold group members accountable for any collaborative project! This rubric focuses on group member participation principles (communication, problem solving, etc), and allows individuals to share their thoughts on the group work process. It also helps to drive reflective conversations within groups.

Help students master the art of drawing Ray Diagrams! Included in this slideshow: - Hyperlinked Instructions Document (Step-by-step) - Video Guidance - Six Practice Problems - Hyperlinked Key to Practice Problems

Connect creative writing with math concepts with this student-adapted mini-project.

Designed to support a remote learning science classroom, this lesson helps students to predict, test, and reflect on densities of an array of household items.

VIDEO for the Packet (15min long... stops after Step 1 of Practice Shape D) Have students follow along with the tutorial video at their own pace. After watching the video, they will recreate shapes A-D, and then give shapes E & F a try on their own.

The Ray Boxes Lab is a great way to help students visualize the way that light interacts with lenses and mirrors. Homemade ray boxes can be constructed by taping black construction paper with 3 to 5 thin slits cut like a comb to the lens of a flashlight. The lab should be completed over the course of two days --> Part 1 is for mirrors, then Part 2 for lenses.