Hero image

The Efficient Science Teacher

Average Rating4.33
(based on 3 reviews)

Bringing you quality resources to save you time in and out of the classroom.

213Uploads

12k+Views

712Downloads

Bringing you quality resources to save you time in and out of the classroom.
mmmm Pi - Calculate Pi with 4 different methods - History of STEM practicals
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

mmmm Pi - Calculate Pi with 4 different methods - History of STEM practicals

(0)
Practical 13 in the History in STEM practical series. What better way to celebrate the upcoming Pi Day then with this series of activities to calculate Pi. Try 4 different methods of calculating this amazing number, ranging from basic all the way to modern methods of computation: Method 1: The classic. Compare ratio of circumference to diameter. Method 2: Use Archimedes ancient method using polygons. Method 3: Try something a little different with Buffon’s Needles Method 4: Go new school with some python and the infinite series Note: You do not need to know how to code for this. If you install the free program Anaconda, there are instructions in the sheet on how to open the file in the zip folder to run the simulation. Each of the methods takes a different approach from a different era in the race to get the most accurate Pi value. Method 1-3 require very little setup. Comes with the editable activity sheet, a history of the calculation of Pi introduction and the Jupyter notebook file for the coded calculation. More about the History in STEM practical Series This series is designed to bring quality cross-curricula material to STEM subjects, that help students to explore and discover phenomena normally taught, while getting a glimpse into the history of its development. In addition, a number of the practicals give the students the opportunity to play “Mythbusters”, looking at a number of different methods and having to reason why one or the other was the more likely or useful method. From Ancient Greece to Vikings, China to the Golden age of the Muslim empire and beyond to India, the series takes a look at some of the most important STEM achievements throughout history. There is a plan for 40 of these such practicals in this series, so, if you liked this one, consider looking at some of the others, or check out some of the bundles available. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
A year already? - History of STEM practicals - Trig, Angles + Astronomy
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

A year already? - History of STEM practicals - Trig, Angles + Astronomy

(0)
Practical 14 in the History in STEM practical series. With the upcoming equinox, this is the perfect moment to try out this practical. The more indepth version of Measuring the World - Circumference of Circles, this extended practical takes place over 3 months, recording the angle of the shadow at solar noon once a week to determine a host of information, such as the latitude of the city you live in, the tilt of the earth’s axis, confirm dates of solstices and equinoxes as well as calculate the circumference of the Earth. Each weekly measurement takes no more than 5 minutes, and can be done in small groups on rotation. After the 3 months, graph your data and have a look at the trends to deduce the range of information described above. The end result is a project that covers angles, graphs, and an optional triganometry component for advanced level students. There is even a task that a photography class could tackle to get even more accurate results and add an additional layer of cross-curriculum goodness. Don’t forget each comes with an introduction covering the history of the topic in question, in this instance, calendars. The file is editable to suit your needs. More about the History in STEM practical Series This series is designed to bring quality cross-curricula material to STEM subjects, that help students to explore and discover phenomena normally taught, while getting a glimpse into the history of its development. In addition, a number of the practicals give the students the opportunity to play “Mythbusters”, looking at a number of different methods and having to reason why one or the other was the more likely or useful method. From Ancient Greece to Vikings, China to the Golden age of the Muslim empire and beyond to India, the series takes a look at some of the most important STEM achievements throughout history. There is a plan for 40 of these such practicals in this series, so, if you liked this one, consider looking at some of the others, or check out some of the bundles available. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Weather and Statistics Practical - History of STEM practicals - Red Sunset
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Weather and Statistics Practical - History of STEM practicals - Red Sunset

(0)
Practical 24 in the History in STEM practical series. In this practical the students will test out the age old proverb of “Red Sunset, Sailor’s Delight. Red Sunrise, Sailors Warning”. This practical will take a few weeks to complete, but requires almost no material, beyond what many students have, namely a camera (or phone), pen and paper. The students observe the colour of the sunset over a time period set by yourself, and record what the weather is like the following day. The practical includes history of how people attempted to predict weather in the past, continues to an experiment with observations and finishes with a short research activity where the students go online to research other proverbs. This one is perfect for group work and allows for a great cross-curriculum link between Science, Mathematics, History and Geography. More about the History in STEM practical Series This series is designed to bring quality cross-curricula material to STEM subjects, that help students to explore and discover phenomena normally taught, while getting a glimpse into the history of its development. In addition, a number of the practicals give the students the opportunity to play “Mythbusters”, looking at a number of different methods and having to reason why one or the other was the more likely or useful method. From Ancient Greece to Vikings, China to the Golden age of the Muslim empire and beyond to India, the series takes a look at some of the most important STEM achievements throughout history. There is a plan for 40 of these such practicals in this series, so, if you liked this one, consider looking at some of the others, or check out some of the bundles available. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Archimedes of Syracuse - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Archimedes of Syracuse - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new maths topic, this prepared diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Archimedes, the famous mathematician known for calculating pi and finding the density of the king’s crown. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Archimedes Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Alan Turing - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Alan Turing - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new maths topic, this prepared diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Alan Turing, the famous mathematician known for building the machine that ended up breaking the enigma code. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Alan Turing. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Sophie Germain - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Sophie Germain - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new mathematic topic, this prepared diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Sophie Germain, the renown mathematician known for calculating the Sophie’s prime numbers… This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Sophie Germain. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Democritus - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Democritus - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new chemistry topic, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Democritus, the famous ancient philosopher who is one of the first credited with suggesting the atom. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Democritus. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Katherine Johnson - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Katherine Johnson - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new physics or maths topic, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Katherine Johnson, the NASA Mathematician. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Katherine Johnson Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Eratosthenes - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Eratosthenes - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new mathematics topic, or a topic about the Earth, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Eratosthenes. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Eratosthenes. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Brahmagupta - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Brahmagupta - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new mathematics topic, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Brahmagupta. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Brahmagupta. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Mary Jackson - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Mary Jackson - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new mathematics topic, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Mary Jackson. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Mary Jackson. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Pythagoras - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Pythagoras - Diorama/Cutout - Scientists Through The Ages

(0)
A great activity to do on a cover lesson, or as an intro to a new mathematics topic, this prepare diorama just needs to be cut out and stuck together, to create a 3D picture of the famous Pythagoras. This includes both a pre-coloured file, as well as a black and white image that the students can colour themselves, giving you plenty of options to keep the students entertained and informed. Please note: This file ONLY contains Pythagoras. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Archimedes of Syracuse - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Archimedes of Syracuse - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Archimedes, the famous mathematician known for calculating pi and finding the density of the king’s crown. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activity for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Archimedes. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Alan Turing - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Alan Turing - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Alan Turing, the famous mathematician known for his work on the cracking of the Enigma machine in WWII. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activity for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Alan Turing. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Nasir Al Din Al Tusi - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Nasir Al Din Al Tusi - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Nasir Al Din Al Tusi, the famous mathematician known for calculating the Tusi Couple. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activity for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Nasir Al Din Al Tusi. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Sophie Germain - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Sophie Germain - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Sophie Germain, the famous mathematician known for calculating the Sophie’s prime numbers. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activity for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Sophie Germain. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Pythagoras - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Pythagoras - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Pythagoras, the famous ancient Greek mathematician who discovered Pythagoras’ Theorem. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activitiy for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Pythagoras. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Mary Jackson - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Mary Jackson - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Mary Jackson, the famous NASA engineer. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activitiy for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Mary Jackson. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Brahmagupta - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Brahmagupta - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Brahmagupta, the famous Indian mathematician. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activitiy for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Brahmagupta. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Eratosthenes - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page
TheEfficientScienceTeacherTheEfficientScienceTeacher

Eratosthenes - Scientists Throughout The Ages Colouring Page

(0)
Have your students explore scientists throughout history with this easy to print colouring page of Eratosthenes, the famous ancient Greek mathematician who measured the world. The file can be printed on paper up to A3 size, without any worries about losing quality of the image. Perfect for decorating the lab, or as a starter activitiy for a cover lesson to remind your students of the diverse group of people that gave us the knowledge to get where we are today Please note: This file ONLY contains Eratosthenes. Copyright © 2020 The Efficient Science Teacher All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.