Introducing a new set of materials to implement physical science in the lower elementary classroom.
STEM - Dynamics
Designed to keep Montessori updated with current educational implementation of science technology and engineering.
Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
As with all of our modules in this series, it includes Teacher's notes with precise presentations and background information to give teachers the knowledge and confidence to easily present the materials and projects.
Included explorations in the following areas
- Terms and etymology on dynamics
- Historical figures
- Inertia
- Friction of surfaces
- Friction and heat
- Friction and movement
- Roller coaster design and operation. STEM design project
- Action and reaction
- Spring scale
- Mass and inertia
- Passenger vehicle - STEM design project
- Balanced and unbalanced forces
- Pendulums
- Self Powered Car - STEM design project
With an open ended inquiry approach the children are presented with opportunities to have in-depth conversations based on a spiraled set of explorations.
A STEM approach
Credits:
Created with images by Mathew Schwartz - "Windmill in Korea" • ZenJoe - "skateboard jump skateboarder" • carlswain - "waterfall blurred rainbow" • Jason Blackeye - "untitled image" • tookapic - "jump sneakers feet" • Caleb Ekeroth - "untitled image" • ETC Montessori - Product pictures