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.
Category Archives: Science
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Chemistry, Geology 3-6, 6-9 Materials The Puzzle Layers of the Atmosphere set: a Wooden Puzzle Layers of the Atmosphere a Control Chart The Nomenclature Cards Layers of the Atmosphere set (see picture below): 17 Description Cards labeled 17 Description Cards unlabeled 17 Pictures labeled 17 Pictures unlabeled 2 Sets of 17 labels to complete the unlabeled cards a Control Chart […]