Ratelis Science
Activate the scientist within all students through minds-on and hands-on learning opportunities. Creating practical and engaging activities that are designed for, and aligned with the NGSS, is my goal. These are resources I have developed for the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) that I use in my own 8th grade physical science classroom and materials I have created that teachers in other 6th-8th grade science classes always ask to use.
I have over 20 years experience teaching science in grades 6-12 and have been actively involved in developing and teaching professional development opportunities related to science instructional best practices and differentiating for exceptional students including Visually Impaired, Special Needs, and Gifted. In addition to my regular work for district curriculum committees and numerous professional development sessions, I have presented at both the NSTA National Conference in Chicago in 2015 on and the NSTA Regional Conference in Milwaukee in 2017.
I take pride in my materials and guarantee satisfaction. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at science@ratelis.com"
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Growth Mindset In Science Large Poster #1 (18x24 in)
$2.00This Growth Mindset in the Science Classroom Poster gives examples of 8 ways to change your mindset in science class to be more positive and shows students that it's okay to make mistakes or feel frustrated at times. Supports building a classroom that...$2.00 -
Newton's Laws Review Puzzles NGSS MS-PS-2-1
$2.00A set of four puzzles that have students practice critical thinking skills and apply concepts related to Newton's 2nd law, determining net force from a diagram, balancing forces from a net force diagram, and using the speed formula. These worksheets work...$2.00 -
Variables, Density and Metric System Review Puzzles NGSS Skills
$2.00A set of four puzzles that have students practice critical thinking skills and apply concepts from NGSS SEP Planning Investigations. Topics include metric system unit conversion, density problems and identifying variables from a research question or...$2.00 -
Thermal Energy Review Puzzles NGSS MS-PS-3-3, MS-PS-3-4, and MS-PS-1-4
$2.00A set of three puzzles that have students practice critical thinking skills and apply concepts related to Thermal Energy, and types of thermal energy transfer including conduction, convection, and radiation. Content and skills support NGSS MS-PS-3-4,...$2.00 -
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: Using Graphs Card Sort
$2.00Students often struggle with deciding which type of graph is the best choice for different types of data. In this 5e Explore activity students work collaboratively to complete a card sort. Students are challenged to figure out the image of a...$2.00 -
Potential and Kinetic Energy Review Puzzles NGSS MS-PS-3-1 and MS-PS-3-2
$2.00A set of four puzzles that have students practice critical thinking skills and apply concepts from NGSS MS-PS-3. Energy Logic Puzzle Students will use logic skills and background knowledge about types of energy and the relationship between...$2.00 -
NGSS Graphic Organizers for Investigations and Engineering
$2.00Graphic Organizer for students to use when Planning and Carrying Out Investigations to organize their research question, variables, lab set up and brainstorm how they will record data. Graphic Organizer for students to use when working...$2.00 -
Enrichment Project: Nature of Science Art
$2.00Easy Prep independent project about the Nature of Science that can be used as regular lessons or as emergency substitute plans. Three different art project formats are suggested and the final projects are great for classroom and hallway displays...$2.00 -
NGSS SEP: Constructing Explanations: CER Supporting Materials
$1.75This is a set of the various handouts, anchor charts (posters) and sentence starters that I use to help students when learning how to write scientific explanations Activities CER Anchor Chart or poster comes in 2 sizes. 11x17 Ledger or Tabloid...$1.75 -
NGSS Engineering Practice (Growth Mindset in Science): Challenges in the Kitchen
$1.50This is a low prep, easy to use lesson that encourages students to identify the NGSS engineering process (practice) steps of Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve as they watch a professional pastry chef attempt to create a gourmet version of...$1.50 -
Card Sort: Qualitative and Quantitative Observations
$1.50I use this task in two ways –Printed on card stock as quick table card sort to get students thinking about types of observations –Printed on paper for students to glue down after sorting and to add notes I have students start with the...$1.50 -
Science Lab Safety Posters With Editable Contract
$1.00Safety Contracts are Important for good classroom management in science classes. When I use this in class I have students initial each rule after we review it to show that we reviewed it together. I also review the mini posters before each lab,...$1.00