In the Montessori elementary classroom, learners engage in self-exploration to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts. One such area of study is the exploration of different types of energy. Using specially designed Montessori materials, learners are offered an opportunity to make inquiries and discoveries.
Category Archives: Science
Biology, Geography, Geology, Physical Science, Science
Earth’s System of Four Spheres, Ages 3-6 / 6-12
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Mar
Mar
Understanding the interconnectedness of Earth’s systems is crucial to understanding our planet’s complexities. The concept of the four spheres—hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere—provides a framework for analyzing how these systems interact and influence one another.
22
Jan
Jan
Simple machines that are basic devices that help accomplish physical tasks with few or no moving parts. Simple machines are basic devices that help accomplish physical tasks with few or no moving parts. The six most common simple machines are inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, pulley and wheel and axle.
15
Jan
Jan
The way objects move and interact with each other is a constant source of curiosity for young minds. Children naturally observe and question the forces at play, from bouncing balls to rolling cars. In the upper elementary Montessori classroom, we can guide this curiosity toward a deeper understanding of the world by introducing Newton’s laws of motion.
30
Dec
Dec
Learn more about our new material, Pressure Variations Puzzle – Complete Set. Atmospheric pressure is the force the air around us exerts on everything it touches. It may seem invisible, but it affects many aspects of our lives, such as the weather, the climate, and even how we breathe.
Biomes, Geography, Geology, Land & Water Forms, Physical Science, Science
Seafloor Spreading, Ages 6-9
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Dec
Dec
We are excited to introduce a new addition to our geoscience selection of materials! Seafloor Spreading (6-9) Complete Set. The study of the seafloor spreading compliments our work on Map of the Ocean Floor Puzzle and Oceanic Landforms Puzzle.
04
Dec
Dec
When scientists look at organic compounds, they notice some patterns and differences that can help them group them together. They look at the number of carbon atoms, what other elements are attached to those carbon atoms, and how the atoms are arranged. Based on these patterns and differences, scientists have grouped organic compounds into different categories.
Physical changes in states of matter is a topic that falls under the branch of physical science known as chemistry. It focuses on understanding the different states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and how they can undergo changes without altering their chemical composition. In the Montessori curriculum, chemistry is introduced through water, which is an excellent component to demonstrate many physical changes in matter, such as condensation, evaporation, deposition, freezing, boiling, and melting.
02
Dec
Dec
Everything around us is made up of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms are like the building blocks of matter. Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together in a molecule or a compound. Like Lego blocks snap together to make a structure, atoms join together through chemical bonds to form different substances.
22
Oct
Oct
The human vertebrae are the individual bones that make up our spine or backbone, which runs from the base of our skull to our lower back. We have 33 vertebrae, and they serve many important functions.