Elementary STEM

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Drag Racing Cups - What do Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and Einstein Bros. have in common? They all use disposable cups. What do these disposable cups have to do with Sick Science? They make awesome drag racers! In the Drag Racing Cups experiment, you'll construct a simple ...

Livebinder Math Tab 0 -- Mathematical Processes http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5543814396_c81045317d.jpg Subtab 0 -- http://www.mrsvandyke.com/mathfiles.htm http://www.aaastudy.com/est.htm#topic1 Subtab 1 -- http://www.mrsvandyke.com/mathfiles.htm http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/index.htm Subtab 2 -- http://www.mrsvandyke.com/mathfiles.htm http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16 Subtab 3 -- http://www.mrsvandyke.com/mathfiles.htm http://www.linkslearning.org/Kids/1_Math/2_Illustrated_Lessons/5_Patterns/index.html Subtab 4 -- http://www.aaastudy.com/mny.htm http://www.aaastudy.com/mny.htm Subtab 5 -- http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Gamequarium/Math/ http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Gamequarium/Math/ Subtab 6 -- http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=6339 http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=6339 Subtab 7 -- http://www.math-drills.com/money.shtml http://www.math-drills.com/money.shtml Subtab 8 -- http://theteacherscafe.com/Math/Elementary_K-5.php http://theteacherscafe.com/Math/Elementary_K-5.php Subtab 9 -- http://www.khanacademy.org/#Developmental%20Math http://www.khanacademy.org/#Developmental%20Math Subtab 10 -- http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ordinal_numbers/eng/Introduct/default.htm http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ordinal_numbers/eng/Introduct/default.htm Subtab 11 -- http://www.bigbrainz.com/ http://www.bigbrainz.com/ Subtab 12 -- http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-coffee-shop/index.html http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-coffee-shop/index.html Subtab 13 -- http://www.haelmedia.com/OnlineActivities_txh/mc_txh3_002.html http://www.haelmedia.com/OnlineActivities_txh/mc_txh3_002.html Subtab 14 -- http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/3/05/ http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/3/05/ Subtab 15 -- http://www.watchknow.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=26484&CategoryID=6091 http://www.watchknow.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=26484&CategoryID=6091 Subtab 16 -- ...

Livebinder Common Core Math Resources (PreK-5) http://commoncoretools.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/number_and_operations_in_base_ten.pdf Subtab 0 -- Math Magnet Board http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/math81.htm http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberlines.html Subtab 2 -- Neo K-12 Math Videos http://www.neok12.com Subtab 3 -- Johnnie's Math Subtab 4 -- Sheppards Math http://sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm Subtab 5 -- Mr. Nussbaum Math http://mrnussbaum.com/mathcode.htm Subtab 6 -- Arcade-Like Math Games http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ Subtab 7 -- Place Value Golf http://www.toonuniversity.com/aol/3m_placv.swf Subtab 8 -- Textual Numbers http://www.dositey.com/2008/addsub/Mystery10.htm Subtab 9 -- Place Value Blocks http://www.livebinders.com/edit/index/309972 Subtab 10 -- Decimals and Equivalent Fractions http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/fracto.html Subtab 11 -- Decimal Number Line http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/freesite_tour/resource/whiteboard/decimals/dec_notes.html Subtab 12 -- Cool Math Decimal Games http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/02-decimals/index.html Subtab 13 -- Basic Place Value http://www.ictgames.com/partition.html http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/bgfn/index.htm Subtab 15 -- Number Board to 9000 http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/numberboard2.swf Subtab 16 -- Place Value Puzzler http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html Subtab 17 -- Base 10 Blocks http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_152_g_1_t_1.html Subtab 18 -- Comparing Numbers http://www.aaamath.com/B/cmp.htm Subtab 19 -- Skip Counting http://alexandria-es10.lausd.k12.ca.us/Staff_pages/Henry_Anker/Mr_Anker_Tests_New/Math/Number_Sense/Number_Patterns/Number_Patterns_Set_2.swf http://www.gamequarium.org/dir/Gamequarium/Math/ Subtab 21 -- Skillwise Numbers http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/numbers Subtab 22 -- Number Lines http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/numberlines.html Subtab 23 -- E

Livebinder Engineering for Kids http://icanengineer.com/ http://www.readytoleap.org/ Tab 2 -- Engineer Your Life http://engineeryourlife.org/ http://aspire.swe.org/ Tab 4 -- Dream up the Future http://www.egfi-k12.org/

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Livebinder K2 Next Generation Science Lesson Planning - Weather http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7203/6864099972_aaf2b89a77.jpg Tab 1 -- A Framework for K-12 Science Education http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13165 /media/frame?myurl=http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjM5OTE0NA==&mid=MjM5OTE0NA== Tab 3 -- Weather Rap Video /media/frame?myurl=http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjM5NjI5NA==&mid=MjM5NjI5NA== Subtab 0 -- Unit Organizer http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjIzODUyMA== Subtab 1 -- Achieve Rubric http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjIzODUyOA== Subtab 2 -- Three Dimensions of Framwork http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjIzOTEyOQ== Tab 5 -- 5 E Learning Cycle http://learningcenter.nsta.org/files/PB186X-4.pdf http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LPid=5721 http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/download/weather_diary.htm http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/ http://www.achieve.org/oer-rubrics Tab 10 -- Depth of Knowledge Tool http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjA0Mzg5NQ== Tab 11 -- Scholastic Site http://teacherexpress.scholastic.com/subject/science/earth-science?cat=240&limit=64 Tab 12 -- NSTA Free Resource Guide http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjA1NDk2OA== Tab 13 -- Weather Wiz Site http://www.weatherwizkids.com/

Livebinder Next Generation Science Lesson Construction http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjA0NDE1OA== K-2 Physical Science Agenda This is an introduction to Next Generation Science Standards in Physical Science K-2. The format and structure presented here is a general one. Please consider this as a guide when you plan your instructions.

Livebinder Next Generation Science & Common Core http://www.achievethecore.org/ Tab 1 -- Ar. Dept.

Wind Up Racer - Finding creative, hands-on ways to demonstrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy can be difficult. Not to worry... that's why you have us! With some simple household items and a little creativity, the Wind Up Racer will have you racing ...

Chemistry Rocket: Acid-Base Reaction - When you think of baking soda and vinegar, you probably think of two things: homemade volcano models or that gross thing Aunt Muriel calls "dinner." Don't let these lackluster and disgusting experiences put you off to the true potential of this ...

Washing Soda Stalactite-Cave Pillar - If you've ever ventured into a naturally formed cave, you probably saw pillars stretching from the ceiling to the floor. They're called stalactites and they take hundreds and thousands of years to form as precipitation drips from down from the cave's ...

Kool Aid Squeeze Rocket Launcher - It's easy to turn a juice bottle into a rocket launcher. How? Grab a few straws of different sizes, some modeling clay, and an empty juice bottle to make a launcher that will send the straw rocket soaring across the room. Don't worry, you aren't just ...