STEM Labs for Middle Grades

SKU
035751
ISBN
9781622235957
Grade 5-8
Neutral
Consumable
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

A good STEM resource can be a great enhancement to your curriculum. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and this book offers you good ideas for hands-on activities to solve real-world problems in the areas of physical, life, earth/space, energy, and environmental sciences. If your curriculum has good in content, but tends to be less interactive, this book would be a good companion to make the material more interesting and understandable. Build a birdhouse, make a periscope, build a solar-powered racer, and more. Students will research, collaborate, design, and reflect to complete each project. The projects in this book can be used by groups or individuals, but specific instructions are included in the front of the book for group collaboration. Activity pages may be copied for classroom or family use. 60 pages. ~ Donna

Publisher's Description of STEM Labs for Middle Grades

Increase STEM proficiency with fun lab activities that encourage critical thinking and communication. STEM Labs for Middle Grades provides more than 50 integrated labs to cultivate student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Designed by leading educators, these activities require students to solve real-world problems using scientific inquiry, content knowledge, creativity, and teamwork!

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Category Description for Stem Labs For ____ Science

Reinforce your science curriculum and introduce topics in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The hands-on activities in these books require research, teamwork, creativity in design, and opportunities to think on the processes used. Each book includes handouts and 26 interactive activities (labs) that are reproducible for the purchaser. Each activity (lab) includes a teacher information page and a student challenge. Each challenge includes vocabulary, materials needed, requirements, and steps to follow. A rubric is included to help you grade the student challenges, and activities are aligned to current standards. Have more fun with your science curriculum by adding more hands-on activities. ~ Donna

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Mark Twain Media
Grades:5-8
ISBN:9781622235957
Length in Inches:10.875
Width in Inches:8.375
Height in Inches:0.1875
Weight in Pounds:0.35
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