ThinkMix Class Solutions

Rubric to easily grade bar graphs made by students. Has a 4 point scale for each of these categories: Title, Labels, Scale, Spacing between bars, Width of bars, Accuracy of graphing, Neatness. Top total score on the rubric is 28 points. I print 2 rubrics on one page and have a smaller version to staple to the students work. I always include the word version for easy editing! We all teach a little differently!

Helps students organize the information about Solids, Liquids & Gases. (there is also a column for plasma) Has space to compare shape, volume, kinetic energy, molecular arrangement, molecular attraction, examples and special vocabulary. Some of the special vocabulary I include while teaching: rigid, viscosity, expand, fluid. Have students use the classroom resources to fill in information or can be used to organize direct teaching information. I have also had students use the BrainPop video "s

Questions based on the BrainPop video: Temperature. I love Brain Pop! However, the videos are quick and the quizzes they provide are just not enough! I find it more fulfilling for students to stop and think about the content presented. I created these questions which align to the video. The questions promote higher order thinking. Sometimes I assign to watch at home as a flipped classroom assignment of for in class use with partners with iPads or laptops. BrainPop is not free, you need a pa