The Rock Layers of the Grand Canyon Puzzle with Nomenclature Cards is one of Alison Montessori’s exclusive materials. Rock Layers of the Grand Canyon is a cross-disciplinary material that links the Timeline of Life to the study of rocks and fossils. It is believed that ancient mountains have given way to an inland ocean, which […]
Category Archives: Science
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Nov
Nov
S.T.E.M. 6-12 Simple Machines We are excited to introduce our new materials that will help you support the study of simple machines! Simple machines are commonly studied as part of an effort to stimulate children’s natural curiosity and potential ingenuity. Simple machines are literally simple tools invented by humans to efficiently accomplish physical tasks that […]
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Oct
Oct
The Periodic Table of the Elements (PTE) is at the heart of Montessori Cosmic Education. It provides an organized illustration of the building blocks of life, atoms. Children learn that the first element of hydrogen is the most abundant in the universe. It can be found in stars and the human body. Under immense pressure and […]
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Jun
Jun
Chemistry, 6-12 We are pleased to introduce our brand new chemistry material, the Bohr’s Atomic Model – Complete Set! Chemistry begins with the study of the smallest building blocks of life, atoms. Atoms are still represented through many models aiming to replicate the probabilistic laws of quantum mechanics, with electrons unpredictably moving in a circular motion within […]
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Mar
Mar
What is under our feet? We could say a mix of organic and inorganic matter such as decayed animals, plants, and weathered rocks which form layers. Bedrock is the foundation of layers in the soil. It is often buried under vegetation and unconsolidated materials but can be observed on mountain tops, near water streams, or […]
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Sep
Sep
Measurements are part of our daily lives. Children, especially in Montessori programs, have already been indirectly working with measurements. They learn time through their daily routine. They learn weight using calibrated materials (Pink Tower, Brown Prisms, Knobbed Cylinders…). They learn length when manipulating materials such as Red Rods and Numerical Rods. They observe volume when […]
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Sep
Sep
Functional Geography and Geology are studied in the Montessori program at the beginning of the elementary level and continue to be explored for years. Children are introduced to rock studies to understand the chemistry and physical science responsible for geochemical cycles such as the Rock Cycle.
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May
May
Elementary children have a fascination for natural disasters. They are frightening and intriguing at the same time. When children understand what causes natural disasters, their fear tends to transform into amazement! The tectonic plates are encountered several times in the Montessori curriculum through geology, functional geography, and history. Children learn that the Earth’s crust is […]
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Apr
Apr
Astronomy 3-9 The Moon is present in the sky most of the nights. As the moon rotates on its axis as much as it revolves around the Earth, we constantly see the same face lit up. It takes approximately 4 weeks for the Moon to revolve around the Earth. The Phases of the Moon puzzle […]
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Apr
Apr
Astronomy, 3-6, 6-9 The Solar System Puzzle is a tangible representation of the celestial bodies of our Solar System. Children are always fascinated by the outer space; the puzzle offers a global view of what is happening from the Sun to the Kipper Belt. Materials –The Solar System puzzle contains a wooden puzzle, a control chart, and […]