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Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4
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Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4

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Make Working Scientifically more fun with MakeyMakey! This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. The pack has been broken up into objectives for Years 3 and 4. Using the MakeyMakey gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with engineering, design and core science. Children can also create products with the littleBits to present their findings from enquiries and conclusions as a way to show their understanding. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
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Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4

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Including curriculum from Lower Key Stage 2, this pack has been designed to use as a way to teach the working scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Using the littleBits gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with engineering, design, and core science. Children can also create products with the littleBits to present their findings from inquiries and conclusions as a way to show their understanding. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4
Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 1 & 2 - STEAM Unit
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Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 1 & 2 - STEAM Unit

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Including curriculum from Key Stage 1, this pack has children participate in different Design and Technology activities with working scientifically related to designing, making, and evaluating their own crayons. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support the learning process. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------------ You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 1 & 2 Working Scientifically with Slime for Years 1 & 2
Design a Hat with  a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)
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Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM)

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Children will prototype different hat designs and with inputs and outputs using littleBits to design and make a hat with a job. Children will follow Design Technology curriculum objectives as they prototype, design, make, and evaluate their hats. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw with download.
Digital Stickers for Assessment with Manatees
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Digital Stickers for Assessment with Manatees

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Use a visual form of assessment that the children can see in real time as you comment on their online work using Google Apps. This resource has been created to use in the assessment of online resources across the curriculum. 15 manatee digital stickers can be added from the zip file link provided with download. ------- You might also like: Digital Stickers for Assessment with Animals Digital Stickers for Assessment with Fish Digital Stickers for Assessment with Dragons Digital Stickers for Assessment with littleBits Digital Stickers for Assessment with Insects Digital Stickers for Assessment with Science
Design Your Own Candle (STEAM)
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Design Your Own Candle (STEAM)

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2014 National Curriculum of England’s Design Technology (Key Stage 2) objectives will be followed, as children learn about the history of candles and candle making before prototyping, designing, making, and evaluating their own candle. A link to a digital file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download.
Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch
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Honey Bee Study with Maths and Scratch

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This resource has been made to use alongside the other Honey Bee Study packs, which teach children about evolution and adaptations. In this pack, children will take a closer look at the Maths used by bees in their honeycomb, before designing their own honeycomb in Scratch using Pens and Loops. An editable copy of resources is available for sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw is provided with download. -------- You might also like: Honeycomb and Honey Bee Printing 'Pimp my Insect' Explanation Text FREEBIE! Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text Insect Study - Evolution & Inheritance Insect Study - Adapted Insect Forms
Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation Text and Persuasive Text BUNDLE)
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Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation Text and Persuasive Text BUNDLE)

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Great to tie in with the 2018 Olympic Games! Children will look at how sports equipment has changed over time before making a modification of their own. Children will follow the DT process outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum of England, designing their own prototype, making their prototype, and then participating in peer- and self- evaluation of their prototype. When finished the design process, there are also resources included for writing an explanation text (of how their sports equipment has changed over time or how their new sports equipment modifications will work); and writing a persuasive text including an advert about their product. A link to digital files for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------ You might also like: Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text) Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)
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Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)

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Children will learn about the significance of crowns before looking at their chronology and writing an explanation text either about how they have changed over time or the significance of the different parts of a crown. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by clicking on the links provided with download.
Fortune Hunters: Geography of Gems (Persuasive Writing about Mining)
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Fortune Hunters: Geography of Gems (Persuasive Writing about Mining)

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Children will investigate different gemstones and where they are found around the world. They will also do a study of how the gemstones are extracted from the earth and will write a persuasive text about whether mining should continue or stop. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with the objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and lesson plans list links to the CCSS in the United States. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
All Things littleBits STEAM BUNDLE
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All Things littleBits STEAM BUNDLE

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Engage children in circuits, product design, and the scientific method in a fun and meaningful way with littleBits. Within the zip file are six different packs from my shop, which can all also be purchased separately: 1. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4 2. Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 3. Mission to Mars: Design a Mars Rover with littleBits 4. Vikings: Battle Modifications with littleBits 5. Digital Stickers for Assessment with littleBits 6. Design a Hat with a Job Using littleBits (STEAM) -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6
Valentines STEAM: Create a Box of Chocolates
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Valentines STEAM: Create a Box of Chocolates

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In this resource, children will evaluate different chocolates before designing their own assorted chocolates and packaging for Valentine’s Day. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, editable rubrics, and sample recipes to support the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, with links to NGSS listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Ancient Sumer: Design an Instrument
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Ancient Sumer: Design an Instrument

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Children will participate in a short study of the importance of music in Ancient Sumer as well as the instruments used. Children will have opportunities to look at instruments uncovered by archaeologists studying the area and will learn about the science of sound before designing, making, and evaluating their own instruments. All learning objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is provided with download.
Teams & Athletes: Design an Olympic Medal (Form and Textiles)
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Teams & Athletes: Design an Olympic Medal (Form and Textiles)

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Great to use with the 2018 Olympic Games! In this resource, children will investigate different Olympic medals, analysing their design and at how they have changed over time. Children will then design, make, and evaluate their own medal and ribbon, using different art skills. A link to digital files for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. --------- You might also like: Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation & Persuasive Text BUNDLE) Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
Self & Peer Editing Checklists (Narrative, Persuasive, Explanation, Information Writing)
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Self & Peer Editing Checklists (Narrative, Persuasive, Explanation, Information Writing)

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This resource can be used for self or peer editing in a Key Stage 2 classroom. The guidelines used for mechanics, structure, grammar, and style have been taken from the Interim Guidelines for End of Key Stage 2 Expectations in England. When I have used these in the classroom, I will place coloured pencils in yellow, green, pink, and blue on tables and have the children mark where specific requirements are missing or needing change on the papers of their peers. I have included additional pages where the requirements are blank so that you can design them as a class or with focus groups. I have also included the digital copy for editing or sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw (ideal for paperless classrooms), with a link provided with download.
Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design
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Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design

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Children will investigate jewelry design from around the world before designing their own. In the past, I have used the finished jewelry to sell for our school’s art show. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and links to NGSS in the United States are listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 **UPDATED
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Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 5 &6 **UPDATED

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This resource has been designed to use as a way to teach the Working Scientifically objectives apart from the core science objectives. In the past, I have used the lessons with the class as a way to reinforce the concept of a fair test, as well as different types of variables. Baking gives the children the opportunity to go deeper into concepts, combining them with design, Maths, and core science. I have included recipes at the start of the pack to do with the class initially and expose them to different macarons. Alternatively, different types can be purchased ahead of time and shared with the class that way. A link is also provided should you want to access the file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw. -------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Year 5 and 6 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 5 & 6 Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 5 & 6
Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 UPDATED
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Working Scientifically I can Statements for Years 3 & 4 UPDATED

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**Updated with all new graphics!** Working Scientifically objectives have been taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England for Lower Key Stage 2 and have been broken into smaller pieces and phrased as I can statements. The sheets can be printed off and laminated for display, as well as shared on an Interactive Whiteboard for lesson focuses during science investigations. A checklist has also been included for sharing and target setting with individual children. --------------- You might also like: Working Scientifically with Crayons for Years 3 & 4 - STEAM Unit Working Scientifically with Energy Bites for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with Cookies for Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with MakeyMakey in Years 3 & 4 Working Scientifically with littleBits for Years 3 and 4
Digging Deeper in Novel Studies with Social Media
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Digging Deeper in Novel Studies with Social Media

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Give children an opportunity to use critical thinking and dig deeper into their understanding of events in stories as well as the characters by using social media. The pack provides scaffolded templates of Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook with suggestions related to the reading and writing standards for the 2014 National Curriculum of England in Key Stage 2. A link is also provided to a digital copy of the file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw.
Navigating Early Novel Study
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Navigating Early Novel Study

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This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool. ABOUT THE NOVEL: From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail. When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? ABOUT THE RESOURCE: Designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6, the pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novel (General D. Eisenhower, Holy Grail, pi, constellations, crew). Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download.