This video shows groups of students presenting their interpretations of the four phases of the moon using body movements. [3:49]
A very nicely designed website that introduces the scientific method and, upon clicking on each process, provides more detailed information.
Use sequential and binary search strategies to figure out who has your favorite book.
Students use a 10 step dichotomous key to identify three mythical animals of their choice. The pictures of the animals and the key are both provided.
Play a game of concentration by matching terms used in the scientific method to their proper description.
This content package is a curated collection of STEM instructional resources to support the introduction and exploration of programming and robotics in grades 3-5. Resources include lesson plans, engagement activities, ebooks, digital texts, and videos.
Computer science is a subject that is becoming more important to teach our students to prepare them for their future. Coding and having a basic understanding of different coding languages will be key for our students to feel truly ready for college or their career. Introducing students to these concepts can be a daunting task. This content package is created to try and alleviate some of those concerns. Within this content package for students in grades 5-8, educators will find lesson plans and activities that will help teach introductory computer science concepts. Educators will also find eBooks and digital texts to share with students, as well as videos to help guide students’ understanding of computer science.
Understand how we use the scientific method and go through the different steps in a simple and easy to understand way. [9:58]
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Instructional videos, grade-level texts, interactive activities, and review material about the scientific method.
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This is a basic introduction to the scientifice method that includes links to instructional videos, grade-level texts, interactive activities, and review materials.
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Learn about the steps to take while performing the scientific method in an investigation. [1:31]
Learn the basics of an algorithm and it's use in computer programming. [5:27]
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