“As a retired elementary teacher, I have experienced the influx of technology and the incredible impact it has had on education. Go Gizmos!”
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Contributed Lesson Materials (5):
Investigating Reaction Time
This activity will provides an introduction to the Gizmo, as well as a cla ... (more)ss poll in designated groups to see the effects caffeine might have on reaction time. Working in collaborative groups, students design an investigation based on different variables that may affect reaction times.
Reaction Time 1 (Graphs and Statistics)Best For: Middle School Physical Science
Transformation Task
Students list the causes for each transformations by using the vocabulary s ... (more)heet from the Rock Cycle Gizmo as a reference. Can be used for practice or as an assessment.
Rock CycleBest For: Earth/Space Science
Similarities and Differences
Students use a data table to gather evidence while using the Cell Types Giz ... (more)mos to support a claim made about cell structures.
Cell TypesBest For: 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Cell Types: Similarities and Differences
This activity allows students to use this Gizmo to complete a table to comp ... (more)are cell structures found in 6 different cells. A scenario is given for them to respond to, and evidence collection as well as supportive reasoning is required.
Cell TypesBest For: Middle School Life Science
Is this water?
Students use images to explain what happens to water during a phase change.
Phases of WaterBest For: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Shared Gizmo Lists (2):
Lisa Heaton
Gizmos for Gifted elementary students
Designed For: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science