I just finished writing a lesson plan for the end of a middle school Geology Unit. The basic idea is to give kids the opportunity to apply their knowledge of sedimentary layers to digging and drilling wells. There is a power point that shows pictures of clear and colorful sedimentary layers in Nevada as well [...]
Posts Tagged ‘lesson plan’
10 Nov
“DON’T SPILL!” or, How To Keep Your Glass Full Even When It’s Spinning
I can’t believe I haven’t posted on this topic yet!
Rhett, from Dot Physics has a great explanation and videos, so there’s no need for me to reinvent the wheel.
It’s super easy, so try it yourself!
10 Nov
Horizontal Projectile Motion Lab
Great idea (as always) from Physics & Physical Science Demos, Labs, & Projects for High School Teachers for a lab where kids try to guess where a projectile will land.
Read it here.
Rhett at Dot Physics has a very similar post which includes some great diagrams.
1 Oct
Introducing a Topic
I heard this fabulous lecture by Amanda Gunning at Teachers College last night on Introducing a Topic. Lots of creative ways to get kids involved from the start!
Introducing a New Topic: Outside-In (showing students new information)
Show a video clip
The example below would be a great video to introduce static electricity. Another favorite is this video [...]
19 Aug
Science: It’s A Girl Thing!
The Educational Equity Center just launched a new program called “Science: It’s A Girl Thing”. Basically it’s a program for caregivers to do with their young kids (geared towards ages 3-8) in order to encourage girls to get involved in STEM fields.
Links to short lesson plans and activities are on the Science: It’s A Girl [...]
8 Aug
Technology Resources for the Science Classroom
I’ve been collecting all sorts of different posts and links for neat internet and technology resources for the classroom. I hope they’re useful!
45 Websites For Students To Create Original Artwork Online, by Mrs Smoke @ Making Teachers Nerdy
Education Grant Resources, by Dave @ Educational Technology Guy
Brainstormer Random Word Picker, by Dave @ Educational Technology Guy
Lesson [...]
4 Jul
Shoutout: Mrs. Carder’s Physics Classes
Just a head’s up that I’ve added a new link to the blogroll. There’s all sorts of Physics syllabi and course work there – quite a resource!
11 Mar
Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment & Atomic Model
A friend showed me a fabulous lesson plan to teach about Ernest Rutherford, his atomic model, and his gold foil experiment.
She began the lesson by playing a game to help students estimate the size of something they can’t see. Inside a large box (the cave), she placed a can (the monster) and cut slits out [...]
11 Mar
Physical Sciences Teacher Resources
Great resources for Physical Science classes: http://www.compadre.org/psrc/
2 Mar
More Science Games
Just found a great website with all sorts of online science games and “adventures”. The site also includes online and offline science experiments!!!
Check it out HERE!
