Hero image

The Teaching Astrophysicist

Average Rating3.33
(based on 3 reviews)

Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.

453Uploads

26k+Views

2k+Downloads

Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Unlikely Life - MYP unit bundle
Olivers80Olivers80

Unlikely Life - MYP unit bundle

(0)
This is an IB MYP unit bundle - Unlikely Life - which is ideal for students relating mathematics and probabilities. This unit engages students with probabilities, tree diagrams, fractions, food webs, venn diagrams and a great deal more in a broad conceptual understanding. It contains many, many resource links suggested for this unit and makes clear a set of points that students should know, understand and be able to do by the end of the unit. It also has some clear and interactive formative assessments and summative assessments. This bundle contains: The MYP unit plan Instructions and example on the family tree activity Food web summative - task instructions Food web summative - task specific clarifications Plinko probability exploration script Seeing the forest for the trees activity instructions The difficulties of farming instructions MYP Unit summary to be used to introduce students to the unit This unit is heavily detailed and ideal for something that is truly prepared to use in the classroom. It should run for approximately 7 weeks (assuming 3 lessons a week). If instead you are looking for an MYP unit planner also for mathematics, but based on measurement and related concepts, then consider the mathematical vision unit plan or for geometry and artworks, try the Art of Mathematics unit plan or finally for fractions, decimals and percentages and lots of other mathematics, try the Problem with Money unit plan. For science and young students in MYP and which would be an ideal first unit, then consider: Nature of Science - introductory unit plan. For around the same age group, but in science - for MYP 2 / 3 an alternative IB MPY unit planner would be: the Food and Energy unit planner or the Growth unit planner. If rather for younger students you want to integrate both mathematics and STEM, then you might consider: MYP Artifical limb unit. For older MYP students, then I would suggest The NGSS related - Zero impact (sustainable housing) or for an Interdisciplinary unit - the Electricity / lightning MYP STEM IDU.
The Art of Mathematics - MYP unit bundle
Olivers80Olivers80

The Art of Mathematics - MYP unit bundle

(0)
This is an IB MYP unit - The Art of Mathematics - which is ideal for students relating mathematics and geometry. This unit engages students with shapes, lines, rotations, geometric concepts, dance, art and a great deal more in a broad conceptual understanding. It contains many, many resource links suggested for this unit and makes clear a set of points that students should know, understand and be able to do by the end of the unit. It also has some clear and interactive formative assessments and summative assessments. This bundle contains: The MYP unit plan Course development - task specification clarifications Lines and Angles skills / content student self-checklist Summative assessment - The Art of Mathematics both with and without solutions Complete instructions for a Menu Project on art and mathematics A unit summary to be used to introduce students to the unit This unit is heavily detailed and ideal for something that is truly prepared to use in the classroom. It is a unit that should run for approximately 6 weeks (assuming 3 lessons a week). If instead you are looking for an MYP unit planner also for mathematics, but based on measurement and related concepts, then consider the mathematical vision unit plan. For science and young students in MYP and which would be an ideal first unit, then consider: Nature of Science - introductory unit plan. For around the same age group, but in science - for MYP 2 / 3 an alternative IB MPY unit planner would be: the Food and Energy unit planner or the Growth unit planner. If rather for younger students you want to integrate both mathematics and STEM, then you might consider: MYP Artifical limb unit. For older MYP students, then I would suggest The NGSS related - Zero impact (sustainable housing) or for an Interdisciplinary unit - the Electricity / lightning MYP STEM IDU. If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
1144 Digital Multiplication and Division flashcards up to 50 (ppts)
Olivers80Olivers80

1144 Digital Multiplication and Division flashcards up to 50 (ppts)

(0)
This zip folder contains the following files / flashcards: Multiplication up to 25 ordered Multiplication up to 25 random Division up to 25 ordered Division up to 25 random Multiplication up to 50 ordered Multiplication up to 50 random Division up to 50 ordered Division up to 50 random These flashcards are perfect for practicing fluency and could be used actively in class or could be left in the background for students to consider and reflect on during class to keep practicing their fluency and learning. Unfortunately, TES will not allow the upload of google drive files / folders. However all these flashcards have directly downloaded from google drive into powerpoints and should be in good format when simply reuploaded to google drive again. These too a long time to make sure they were fully developed and the sets should be complete with every possible combination, if there are any mistakes then please do let me know! If you would prefer to look at addition and subtraction flashcards, then for physical flashcards, then please consider these: physical flashcards If you would prefer slightly cheaper flashcards, then there are a set without dinosaurs: digital flashcards OR a set of addition and subtraction WITH dinosaurs! Then maybe this set of flashcards: dinosaur flashcards If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Pi-day jokes 3/14 - 16 unique jokes for March 14th laughs (PPT) | Printable
Olivers80Olivers80

Pi-day jokes 3/14 - 16 unique jokes for March 14th laughs (PPT) | Printable

(0)
This set of Pi day jokes contains 16 curated jokes for all ages and students will love! There are SO many benefits to telling jokes in the classroom. Joke telling can strengthen vocabulary, help review figurative language, teach multiple word meanings, build social skills, and make the classroom a more fun and enjoyable place in general! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 16 Unique Curated Jokes Powerpoint format Mix n match word doc format Printable mix n match PDF format POSSIBLE USES: Incorporate into morning meeting routine Use as brain breaks Print out the slides and post or display on the whiteboard daily Use in your daily announcements Check out these other resources you may also love: → Mathematics joke a day - link HERE If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
357 STEAM jokes | STEAM joke a day bundle | STEAM joke a week bundle | Printable
Olivers80Olivers80

357 STEAM jokes | STEAM joke a day bundle | STEAM joke a week bundle | Printable

7 Resources
This Joke of the Day resource contains 357 curated jokes for all ages and students will love! There are SO many benefits to telling jokes in the classroom. Joke telling can strengthen vocabulary, help review figurative language, teach multiple word meanings, build social skills, and make the classroom a more fun and enjoyable place in general! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 357 Unique Curated Jokes 7 sets with Powerpoint format 7 sets of Printable mix n match Word Doc format 7 sets of PDF format for slides and for printable POSSIBLE USES: Incorporate into morning meeting routine Use as brain breaks Print out the slides and post or display on the whiteboard daily Use in your daily announcements If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Functions and Graphs Learning Framework | 41 levels | self-paced work plan
Olivers80Olivers80

Functions and Graphs Learning Framework | 41 levels | self-paced work plan

(0)
This Functions and Graphs Level-up learning framework includes 41 levels and is geared towards helping students learn to deal with more and more advanced problems. The framework includes 213 unique links to support students when they cannot complete the problems in a given level. There are then also links to sources which have relevant problems to ensure that students have a strong grasp on the relevant level of functions and graphs. There is also supportive images included to explain some of the topics, bonus links to relevant word problems and a full glossary framework in a separate document which is to support students learning all relevant terms for functions and graphs. This framework would be great for self-paced learning and to support high-achievers or those older students needing more work on their foundations. The documents included are in Word doc format. This framework covers: Input/output tables Coordinate plane maps Line graphs Bar graphs Scatter plots Histograms Box plots Steam-and-leaf plots Tally charts Linear equations and graphs Reflection, rotation and translation on the plane Domain and range Quadratic functions Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Inequalities Absolute value functions Trigonometric functions (sin, cos and tan) Reciprocal functions Square root functions Circle functions Cubic functions Composite functions Inverse functions Using online graphical calculators If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Algebra Level-up Learning Framework | 24 levels | self-paced work plan
Olivers80Olivers80

Algebra Level-up Learning Framework | 24 levels | self-paced work plan

(0)
This Algebra level-up learning framework included 24 levels and is geared towards helping students learn to deal with more and more advanced problems. The framework includes 121 unique links to support students when they cannot complete the problems in a given level. There are then also links to sources which have relevant problems to ensure that students have a strong grasp on the relevant level of algebra. There is also supportive images included to explain some of the topics, bonus links to relevant word problems and a full glossary framework in a separate document which is to support students learning all relevant terms for algebra. This framework would be great for self-paced learning and to support high-achievers or those older students needing more work on their foundations. The documents included are in Word doc format. This framework covers: Simple one, two and three step algebra equations Expansion and factorisation Equations with powers and variables Quadratics (all forms and solution methods) Simultaneous equations (2 equation and 3 equation systems) Optimization Polynomials Binomial expansion Algebraic fractions (both simple and more complex) If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
492 Joke a day | Joke a week | 492 hilarious jokes | Printable
Olivers80Olivers80

492 Joke a day | Joke a week | 492 hilarious jokes | Printable

11 Resources
This Joke of the Day resource contains 492 curated jokes for all ages and students will love! There are SO many benefits to telling jokes in the classroom. Joke telling can strengthen vocabulary, help review figurative language, teach multiple word meanings, build social skills, and make the classroom a more fun and enjoyable place in general! WHAT’S INCLUDED: 492 Unique Curated Jokes 11 sets with Powerpoint format 11 sets of Printable mix n match Word Doc format 11 sets of PDF format for slides and for printable POSSIBLE USES: Incorporate into morning meeting routine Use as brain breaks Print out the slides and post or display on the whiteboard daily Use in your daily announcements If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Algebra | Functions & Graphs Learning Frameworks | 65 levels
Olivers80Olivers80

Algebra | Functions & Graphs Learning Frameworks | 65 levels

2 Resources
These Algebra / Functions and Graphs level-up learning frameworks include 65 levels and is geared towards helping students learn to deal with more and more advanced problems. These frameworks include** 352 unique links** to support students when they cannot complete the problems in a given level. There are then also links to sources which have relevant problems to ensure that students have a strong grasp on the relevant level of algebra / functions and graphs. There is also supportive images included to explain some of the topics, bonus links to relevant word problems and a full glossary framework in a separate document which is to support students learning all relevant terms for algebra / functions and graphs. These frameworks would be great for self-paced learning and to support high-achievers or those older students needing more work on their foundations. The documents included are in Microsoft word doc format. These frameworks covers: Many, many topics in algebra Even more topics in functions and graphs If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Small group online home school 28 science / mathematics lesson plans | Holistic
Olivers80Olivers80

Small group online home school 28 science / mathematics lesson plans | Holistic

2 Resources
These 28 holistic small group lesson plans include supplementary materials and is geared towards helping students learn mathematics / science in a 3 hour per day - 1 week lesson plans. These lesson plans include 47 files and essentially a year worth of lessons plans to support students with their learning. These are middle school / high school related mathematics / science lessons for home schooling and online schooling in particular. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 28 lessons to support students with mathematics in a holistic approach 19 supporting files and frameworks 604 pages of lesson plans and supporting documents Each lesson plan includes a specific structure with every day of the week having: A meditation / mindfulness item An exercise item A journaling item A problem-solving item A week long inquiry on either mathematics or science Space for self-inquiry time (i-time) Space for sharing with each other Action steps (what will be done later on after the lesson) Space for self-reflection Space for teacher reflections [Optional for some lessons is an ending activity] POSSIBLE USES: Use these to support students with learning mathematics Give students space to investigate their own inquiries Let students engage with mathematics topics that have real-world relevance COVERED TOPICS (not in any particular order): The numbers of renting / buying a home Algebra level-up framework week Investing and quantitative finance Art and mathematics project week Numberlines Inequalities Making math game week Math book inquiry week (epic books) Trigonometry / clinometer Flowcharts / algorithmic thinking Math / science mini-lesson development for younger students Deep sea ecology (with math) Probability and statistics Bootcamp A-level mathematics (differentiation and integration) week Banking, finance and currencies Science of the future Natural selection / Genetic engineering Neuroplasticity and the importance of habit Gamification and game theory Genetics and the beauty industry Motion, momentum and explosions Fantastic physics of the everyday Weather John Dalton or Dimitri Mendeleev? (elements / compounds / mixtures) The science of water Human body systems The Inquiry cycle and sustainability Space science If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
Small group online home school lesson plans | 15 mathematics lessons | Holistic
Olivers80Olivers80

Small group online home school lesson plans | 15 mathematics lessons | Holistic

(0)
These 15 holistic small group lesson plans include supplementary materials and is geared towards helping students learn mathematics in a 3 hour per day - 1 week lesson plans. These lesson plans include 26 files and essentially half a year worth of lessons plans to support students with their learning. These are middle school / high school related mathematics lessons for home schooling and online schooling in particular. The other half of the year is science based and available as another product. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 15 lessons to support students with mathematics in a holistic approach 11 supporting files and frameworks 346 pages of lesson plans and supporting documents Each lesson plan includes a specific structure with every day of the week having: A meditation / mindfulness item An exercise item A journaling item A problem-solving item A week long inquiry on either mathematics or science Space for self-inquiry time (i-time) Space for sharing with each other Action steps (what will be done later on after the lesson) Space for self-reflection Space for teacher reflections [Optional for some lessons is an ending activity] POSSIBLE USES: Use these to support students with learning mathematics Give students space to investigate their own inquiries Let students engage with mathematics topics that have real-world relevance COVERED TOPICS (not in any particular order): The numbers of renting / buying a home Algebra level-up framework week Investing and quantitative finance Art and mathematics project week Numberlines Inequalities Making math game week Math book inquiry week (epic books) Trigonometry / clinometer Flowcharts / algorithmic thinking Math / science mini-lesson development for younger students Deep sea ecology (with math) Probability and statistics Bootcamp A-level mathematics (differentiation and integration) week Banking, finance and currencies If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist