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Facebook Science Multimedia Presentation
Categories: General Interest, Lab/Student Activity
Inquiry activity that is directed towards the interests of the students. Students will pick a topic (link to facebook page with ideas included). They will present a multi media presentation to the class. Rubrics, checklists and evaluation pdfs included. Other... read moreBRINGING CODING INTO YOUR CLASSROOM
Categories: General Interest
by Moe Perrera “Coding is a fundamental computational thinking skill of the modern world. As technology continues to be integrated into our everyday lives, it is important as educators to provide opportunities for students to be innovative and create, and not... read moreScience & Technology and French as a Second Language Inquiries
Categories: Lesson Plan
The Science & Technology curriculum was paired with the French as a Second Language Curriculum by incorporating Specific Expectations from both curriculums. In the inquiries you will find the learning goals, tasks, and authentic situations for language... read moreUnraveling the Earth
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This unit focuses on students’ approach to earth elements (sand, soil, rocks, minerals, and fossils) with various materials. Teachers can observe students with earth elements and manipulatives to scaffold their knowledge. Students will be able to explore earth... read moreWater Wonder
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This unit focuses on students’ approach to water and how it is a part of people’s lives. Teachers can observe students’ construction with manipulatives and scaffold their knowledge by posing problem-based learning opportunities. Students will be able... read moreSuper Structures!
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This unit focuses on students’ approach to building with various materials. Teachers can observe students’ construction with manipulatives and scaffold their knowledge by posing problem-based learning opportunities. Students will be able to build various... read moreWhat Would It Be Like to Live in Space?
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
This inquiry resource package on space for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning for an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is – sublimated with learning objects that your own class has presented in their interest of space and... read moreThe Curious Naturalist
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
This inquiry resource package on the environment for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is to be supplemented with learning objects that your own class has presented in their discovery learning... read moreWhere Can We Find Sound?
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
This inquiry resource package on sound for ELKP is designed to assist teachers in planning for an inquiry-based learning opportunity. This resource outline is to be sublimated with learning objects that your own class has presented in their interest of sound: where... read more