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Backpack Scientists and Their Journals

Backpack Scientists and Their Journals

by | Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), Primary (3-6), Research, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA, Writing

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a nature journal, field notes,or a scientific journal? Jackie Grundberg helps sort that out and offers guidance on how they are used in the classroom and at home.

Science for Everyday — Self-Assessment Question List for Teachers

Science for Everyday — Self-Assessment Question List for Teachers

by | Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Science

Self-Assessment Question List for Teachers: from “Science for Everyday; A Montessori Based Science Curriculum” by Erin Galvin Gutierrez This is just the beginning of an endless list of questions to ask, but it is a start. Learning something about one’s teaching methods can be a difficult task, but it is just as important as student […]

Weather Kids

Weather Kids

by | Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Nature, Primary (3-6), Science

by E.G.Gutierrez NAME OF ACTIVITY: Weather Kids AREA: Science/Weather MATERIALS: A class notebook, colored pencils. AIMS: Observation skills, communication, data collection. PREPARATION: None PRESENTATION BY THE TEACHER: Presentation: You can explain weather to the children as the way it outside; is it sunny, cloudy, rainy, hot, cold, warm, cool, windy? How does it look or […]

Science for Everyday — Student Assessment Question List

Science for Everyday — Student Assessment Question List

by | Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), Science

  Student Assessment Question List: from “Science for Everyday; A Montessori Based Science Curriculum” by Erin Galvin Gutierrez Student assessment in the form of questions tends to be an effective tool. Some questions teachers may consider about students follow: Are they grasping the processes involved in the lesson? Are they able to carry out the […]

Science for Everyday – Nature Walk

Science for Everyday – Nature Walk

by | MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Nature, Science

By E.G. Gutierrez Lesson Plan: Nature Walk NAME OF ACTIVITY: Nature Walk AREA: Science/Observation/Classification MATERIALS: A large piece of paper to make a giant graph on (the kind of paper you can get on a roll works best or tape together large pieces of construction paper!). Magic markers to label the rows and columns once […]

Science for Everyday — Thermometers

Science for Everyday — Thermometers

by | Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Nature, Science

By E.G. Gutierrez NAME OF ACTIVITY: Thermometers AREA: Science/Weather MATERIALS: You will need a durable and easy to read thermometer. You may even get a few; a digital thermometer, a traditional mercury” (not really mercury anymore!) thermometer, and a round mountable dial thermometer, water of different temperatures, ice, frozen cold packs. AIMS: Observation skills, data […]

Kitchen Science: Inquiry-Based Activities

Kitchen Science: Inquiry-Based Activities

by | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Parent Education, Science

This handout was shared by Dr. Ann Epstein at the 2013 IMC conference. See also her Power Point of the same title. Download File Baking Soda and Vinegar Materials: mixing bowl, large metal or plastic spoon for mixing, 1 cup measuring cup, I Tablespoon measuring spoon, box of baking soda, white vinegar (optional: food coloring) […]

Science for Everyday Outline

Science for Everyday Outline

by | Kindergarten, Montessori Education, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), Science, The International Montessori Council

Science Topics to Cover in the Montessori 3-6/Primary Classroom by Erin Gutierrez Setting up a science area in your classroom: Things to consider Topics to cover (This is not an exhaustive list, merely a beginning!) Lesson ideas Resources Topics to cover Living/non-living Plant/animal Zoology • Animals in the environment • Vertebrate/Invertebrate • Matching animals (objects […]