Where you will find all resources and materials aimed at Early Childhood and Primary/Elementary Education, covering ELA, Science, Math, ESL, Gifted and Talented, STEM Education, and much more!!!
Where you will find all resources and materials aimed at Early Childhood and Primary/Elementary Education, covering ELA, Science, Math, ESL, Gifted and Talented, STEM Education, and much more!!!
This is a great hands on unit for 3-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read or be learning about the history of the Titanic, and then will design better lifeboats, and test different materials for an insulated lifejackets.
Standards
3.MD.B.3, 4.MD.B.4, 5.MD.B.2, 3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.3, 5.G.B.3, RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Straws, duct tape, tin foils, 100-200 pennies or other coins, ziploc bags (large and/or sandwich size), ice cubes, cotton balls, Crisco, plastic spoons, bubble wrap, sponges, water, plastic bowls or plastic boxes, Mercury thermometers.
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5
Lesson Procedures
2 Informational Texts
Symmetry Activity for Lifeboat Design
1st and Final Design for Lifeboats
Lifeboat Self Assessment
Insulation Graph
Insulation Experiment Explanation
Insulation Temperature Line Plot
Insulation Temperature Line Plot Questions
Insulation Materials Description Cards
Overall Reflection
This is my "Testing Properties" experiment. Students will be shown 3 different types of materials:
Plastic, stone, and wood. The students will do 3 tests on each materials to determine which one is the most useful in our day to day lives. They should test each material in flexibility, water resistance, and strength by having it support weight.
Students will complete the first side of the activity together before the experiment, then do the experiment, and finally will write about their conclusions. The recording sheet follows the scientific method/process skills when conducting an experiment.
Step One: Make Guesses
Step Two: Determine if the test is fair
Step Three: Experiment
Step Four: Draw the experiment
Step Five: Discuss findings
Step Six: Suggest an alternative material
This is a set of 4 mini instruction books explaining with pictures how to build 4 different types of circuits. Most circuit kits at schools come with these items, but I purchased each item from Amazon, Home Depot and Radio Shack for my circuit centers. My students will each have a box to work with containing different parts of circuits, and they will then use the instruction book to assemble the circuit.
***PLEASE NOTE: Additional materials are needed if you want to set up your own circuit centers***
Light Circuit: Low watt bulb, matching bulb holder, 2 alligator clips with wires, and a 9V battery
Solar Light Circuit: 3v solar panel (Amazon) and a 3v LED light
Motion Circuit: 3v motor (Amazon) and a 3v coin cell battery
Sound Circuit: 3v buzzer (Amazon) and a 3v coin cell battery
Simply print out the pages, cut, laminate, and bind to make mini books. Each book contains visual steps, as well as a description of what to do.
Set these up in an independent science center as well!
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This is my "Testing Properties" experiment. Students will be shown 3 different types of materials:
Plastic, stone, and wood. The students will do 3 tests on each materials to determine which one is the most useful in our day to day lives. They should test each material in flexibility, water resistance, and strength by having it support weight.
Students will complete the first side of the activity together before the experiment, then do the experiment, and finally will write about their conclusions. The recording sheet follows the scientific method/process skills when conducting an experiment.
Step One: Make Guesses
Step Two: Determine if the test is fair
Step Three: Experiment
Step Four: Draw the experiment
Step Five: Discuss findings
Step Six: Suggest an alternative material
This is a great hands on unit for 3-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will put themselves into the perspective of a Biomedical Engineer.
For further details, sample photos, and examples of student work, please visit my blog:
http://completelykindergarten.blogspot.com/2015/02/stem-building-prosthetic-limbs.html
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Duct tape, large popsicle sticks, cables, rope, foam, plungers, tin foil, toilet tubes, paper towel tubes, sponges, cardboard. There should be enough plungers (1 for each group, I got mine at the 99 cents store), and other materials can be donated by parents and should be replenished as needed.
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5
Lesson Procedures
Client Information Cards (6)
Price cards for materials
Student Workbook Cover Page
Table of Contents Page
Client Information Page
Measurements Page
Design Page
Decorations Page
Materials & Cost Page
Field Tests Page
Commercial Instructions Page
Discussing Design Page
Written Reflection Page
Banner
Make one workbook for each group of students. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!
These are templates for students to make their own paper circuits incorporated into a Valentine's Day card. There are three different cards that get copied back to back with the template for the light circuit.
Great way to tie into your unit on Electricity, Energy, and Circuits.
***PLEASE NOTE: Additional materials are needed for these cards***
5mm copper tape
http://www.amazon.com/SparkFun-Copper-Tape-5mm-50ft/dp/B007R9UOBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422679251&sr=8-1&keywords=5mm+copper+tape
3V LED Lights
http://www.amazon.com/60Pcs-Round-Assorted-Color-Emitting/dp/B00977I4QY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422679298&sr=8-2&keywords=3v+led+lights
3V coin cell batteries (from any store), binder clips, and cardstock (any color).
This packet includes:
Directions page
3 card and circuit templates
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This is a 45 page science journal based on the Kindergarten Next Generation Science standards. Click the link to view the science standards on the Next Generation website.
http://www.nextgenscience.org
The journal has several thinking maps, writing pages, spaces for drawings, matching pictures to labels, graphing and charting, sorting activities and much, much more...! All activities can be completed and differentiated for all ability levels in your class, and contain age appropriate activities for Kindergarten students to be confident as they work!
This journal includes:
Cover Page
Student Information/Table of Contents Page
Section 1: Forces and Interactions Title Page
2 Corresponding Activities
2 Student Self Assessment Pages
Section 2: Interdependent Relationships Title Page
5 Corresponding Activities
5 Student Self Assessment Pages
Section 3: Weather and Climate Title Page
4 Corresponding Activities
4 Student Self Assessment Pages
Section 4: Engineering Design Title Page
3 Corresponding Activities
3 Student Self Assessment Pages
Section 5: Science Dictionary Title Page
7 Science Dictionary Pages
Section 6: Science Concept Checklist (for TEACHER USE)
1 Page Checklist
1 Page of Experiments/Suggestions for Engineering Activities
Each activity page and self assessment page has the science standard, and an "I CAN" statement so that the students know what they are working on.
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This is my combo pack for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It includes my best selling Literacy Packet and my new STEM packet. Please read the descriptions below, and save $$$ by purchasing the combo pack rather than individually.
CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM LITERACY PACK
Another great literacy pack available. This one is wonderful to use while working with the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom".
Check out the free preview to get an idea of the contents. (Please note that not all items included in this pack are displayed in the preview).
Here is what is included in this pack:
1 large coconut tree (to be assembled, should be 2ft tall)
1 set of display coconuts with 26 letters
1 set of colored letters to place in the coconut tree, or to act out the story for sequencing
12 pages of word family activities with writing
1 letter sort cut and paste
1 coconut tree designing activity with cut and paste letters
1 name writing with sentence stems
1 creative coconut tree writing
1 display banner
STEM CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM TREES
This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", and discuss what happened to the letters. Then they will work in small groups to design and build a new "tree" structure that can keep the letters in without falling out or without the structure collapsing.
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Assorted pieces of cardboard, cardboard tubes, tin foil, magnetic letters, and white glue.
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Building Trees Differentiated Self Assessment
Building Trees Differentiated Math Extension
Building Trees Design page
Building Trees Explanations
Building Trees Rulers
Building Trees Banner for classroom display
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Note: I do not own Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, I merely created these resources to aid in teaching the fabulous book. Please purchase Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr to use in your class! Please make sure to rate and leave feedback!
This is a great hands on unit for 4-5 students that is aligned with ELA & Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. In groups students will read informational text about the evolution of clothing to then design and create a futuristic and functional clothing item based on the measurements of one group member. The clothing must be made only from the provided materials, must be able to carry food (snacks), must be wearable and fit the measurements of the selected group member, and be submitted for a weight evaluation. Students also have the option of creating an advertisement for the finished clothing item, which can be completed as a clothing commercial with technology or presented on a poster.
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Variety of Ziploc bags (small, medium, large), rolls of tape, snack items (pretzels, Goldfish, crackers, etc...), futuristic decorations (tapes, stickers, etc...) and a luggage weighing scale
Standards:
4.MD.A.2, 5.MD.C.5, 4.NBT.B.4, 5.NBT.B.5, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, W.4.1, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.3, SL.4.1, SL.5.1
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for 3-5
Lesson Procedures
Student self assessment
Teacher Sample of Finished Product (NOT FOR STUDENTS)
Clothing Evolution Informational Text
Designing Clothing Lesson Directions for students
Designing Clothing Brainstorming Page
Designing Clothing Measurement Recording Sheet
Designing Clothing Current Functional Clothing Samples
Designing Clothing Student Checklist
Designing Clothing Measurement Explanation
Designing Clothing Commercial Worksheet
Designing Clothing Budget Sheet
Designing Clothing Display Banner
Designing Clothing Weight Check
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This is a 5th Grade Journal that is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. It is a journal that encourages students to mark, deface, tear out pages, paint, and generally "vandalize" it, while meeting academic standards. I made this product based off the idea of an art journal, but wanted to incorporate academics as well. This could be the perfect thing for your students that can't handle "traditional" journals, feel the need to constantly doodle, or are unable to be creative in their own way when it comes to class assignments. Great to have in a STEM/STEAM school and to show differentiation!
The Vandalized Volume is over 60 pages and is divided into 6 sections:
All About Me
Friends & Relationships
The World Around Me
Keep Calm & Love Science
Thinking Like an Engineer
Get Creative
Each section has 10 pages of activities based on the theme. This journal will encourage creative writing, sequencing events, story telling, researching, designing, testing, predicting, and so much more!
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This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build candy boxes to hold the most amount of chocolates.
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Cereal boxes, cut to leave the 2 remaining large pieces of the box, masking tape, tin foil.
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Candy Boxes Differentiated Self Assessment
Candy Boxes Differentiated Writing Extension
Candy Boxes Measuring Explanation
Candy Boxes Differentiated Math Extensions
Candy Boxes Banner for classroom display
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This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA and Math CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will design and build Valentine's Mailboxes to meet specific requirements.
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Shoeboxes with lids (1 for each student), colored paper, Valentine's stickers, glitter, and any other themed decorating materials. Students will also need glue and scissors.
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
3 pages of ELA, Math, and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Self Assessment
Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Writing Extension
Valentine's Mailboxes Measuring Explanation
Valentine's Mailboxes Differentiated Math Extensions
Valentine's Mailboxes Banner for classroom display
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This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read "Jack and the Beanstalk", and discuss what happened to the Jack and the beans. Then they will work in small groups to use growing materials to conduct an experiment on different growing conditions. After the experiment (which should take 20 days), students will use what they know about growing conditions of plants to write a letter to Jack, advising him on the best way to grow his "magic beans".
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Soil, cups, dry cannelini beans
Standards Covered: K.MD.A.1, 1.MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.1, W.K.2, W.1.3, W.2.7, SL.K.1, SL.1.1, SL.2.1
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Set up Page
3 pages of ELA, Math and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Growth Log Book
Growing Beanstalks Differentiated Writing Extension
Growing Beanstalks Explanation page
Growing Beanstalks Technology Extension
Growing Beanstalks Home Science Extension
Growing Beanstalks Banner for classroom display
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This is a great hands on unit for K-2 students that is aligned with ELA CCSS, and Next Generation Science Standards for Engineering & Design. Students will read a story, identify the problem, and conduct an experiment to solve the problem. They will also determine and explain if the experiment was a sample of a "fair test". This will follow the process of the scientific method.
***Please note additional materials are needed for this activity***
Conversation Hearts hard candies, lollipops (all must be the same type and flavor), M&M's, and Russel Stover's chocolates (you can find these at the Dollar Store or Target).
CCSS Standards Covered: W.K.1, W.K.3, W.K.8, W.1.2, W.1.3, W.1.8, W.2.2, SL.K.1, SL.K.3, SL.K.5, SL.K.6, SL.1.1, SL.1.5, SL.2.1
This packet includes:
Cover Page
Introduction and Objective Page
2 pages of ELA and Next Generation Science Standards for K-2
Lesson Procedure
Valentine's Candy Differentiated Self Assessment
Valentine's Candy Differentiated Writing Extension
Valentine's Candy Display Cards for Cups
Valentine's Candy Observation Notes
Valentine's Candy Fair Test Explanation
Valentine's Candy Prediction Card
Valentine's Candy Banner for classroom display
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This is a packet of morning work based around the principles of STEM for Early Childhood students K-2. Rather than having students complete only ELA or Math in the morning work, this packet incorporates reading and writing, and some math in the STEM activities.
The packet starts in the first week of August and goes all through the school year until the last week of May, 38 weeks of STEM activities. Each week offers one STEM activity that is spread out over 4 days, with the 5th day being a reflection of the week's work. All activities are designed to have 15 minutes spent on them, as students are settling into the morning routine of school.
Included in this packet is:
Monthly table of contents
Weekly STEM Packet Cover
STEM activity titles for each month
Needed STEM materials for each month
Directions for STEM activities for each month
Set up and prep directions for teacher for each month
Weekly pages for STEM activities
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This is a set of Valentine's Kids, boys and girls, for commercial and personal use. Perfect for your valentine's units. This set includes:
3 boys holding valentines
3 boys giving valentines
3 girls holding valentines
3 girls giving valentines
3 boys and girls exchanging valentines
5 blackline masters
http://completelykindergarten.blogspot.com/
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This is a display banner for your classroom Makerspace. Makerspaces, areas for allowing students to create and build with everyday materials, and they are growing ever more popular in classrooms around the world. This is a fun and engaging banner to have in your classroom's Makerspace area.
This is a nice cut and paste activity that allows students to match types of materials/rocks. Great for assessing how we use different materials in everyday life.
This is my "Rolling Balls" experiment. Students will be shown 3 different types of balls:
Baseball, soccer ball, and football. Students will take each ball and roll it down a type of ramp, marking how far each ball rolls. This experiment is designed to look at the shape of an item and talk about how it affects the way something moves.
Students will complete the first side of the activity together before the experiment, then do the experiment, and finally will write about their conclusions. The recording sheet follows the scientific method/process skills when conducting an experiment.
Step One: Make Guesses
Step Two: Determine if the test is fair
Step Three: Experiment
Step Four: Draw the experiment
Step Five: Discuss findings
Step Six: Suggest an alternative item to roll
This is a template that takes a basic understanding of circuits and applies it to real world application by building a simple computer. Great for a STEM extension activity. Computer languages are based on code; a series of combinations of 0 and 1. This circuit allows students to try their hand at making basic computer language with circuits and switches.
This packet includes:
1 template
1 introduction page
4 step instructions
(**Please note that you will need the selected materials per student to complete this activity, all of which can be purchased at local stores or on Amazon: 3v coin cell battery, Diode LED lights, roll of 5mm copper tape, pennies, and binder clips)
The beauty of this product is that it can be used with any age range, and can be expanded upon if necessary. Please make sure to rate and leave feedback.