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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STEM Design Challenge for MS-PS-3-3 Design an Insulated Cold Thermal Cup
$2.25STEM Design Challenge for NGSS MS-PS-3-3 Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer I use this as a STEM design challenge towards the end of our unit on thermal energy...$2.25 -
Thermal Energy Task Cards NGSS MS-PS-3-4 and MS-PS-3-5
$3.00I designed this deck of 48 question cards or task cards to be used for review of thermal energy, heat, temperature, and types of thermal energy transfer including conduction, convection and radiation. Cards have questions and diagrams that review...$3.00 -
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 -
NGSS SEP: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Set #3: Interpreting Graphs and CER
$3.50This is a set of 6 different worksheets where students use data from a graph to develop and answer a research question by reading the graph to identify possible manipulated and responding variables. Then they are asked to interpret the data to write a...$3.50 -
Scientist Biographies #4: Nobel Prize Winners & Growth Mindset
$3.25I use this set of lessons as part of diversity in science and growth mindset booster lessons. Includes 7 different mini poster templates and several different bulletin board headings so you can customize how you display the final product. I review with...$3.25 -
Scientist Biographies #3: 25 Asian, Middle Eastern and Asian-American Scientists
$4.50This is a set of 25 scientist biography worksheets that students can use while researching important Asian, Middle Eastern, and Asian-American scientists. When possible each worksheet has a photo or image of the scientist. Teacher notes give information...$4.50 -
Scientist Biographies #2: 20 Hispanic, Latino and Latino-American Scientists
$4.00This is a set of 20 scientist biography worksheets that students can use while researching important Hispanic, Latino, and Latino-American Scientists. When possible each worksheet has a photo or image of the scientist. Supports Hispanic Heritage Month...$4.00 -
Scientist Biographies #1: 24 African, Black, and African-American Scientists
$4.50This is a set of 24 scientist biography worksheets that students can use while researching important African, Black, and African American scientists. Each worksheet includes photos or drawings of the scientist when possible. Teacher notes give...$4.50 -
Growth Mindset In Science #2 Large Poster (18x24 in)
$3.00This Growth Mindset in Science Classroom Poster gives examples of 8 ways successful (Nobel Prize Winning) scientists used a Growth Mindset as a scientist or while doing science research. This poster provides role models for students showing it's okay to...$3.00 -
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 -
Vocabulary Dominoes: Motion and Newton’s Laws NGSS MS-PS-2-1 and 2-2
$3.00I designed these sets of dominoes to be used for review of common vocabulary as well as DOK 1 concepts that my students need to know connected to NGSS DCI MS-PS-2-1 and MS-PS-2-2 to grapple with the higher DOK level questions and tasks found on...$3.00 -
Motion and Forces Task Cards NGSS MS-PS-2-2 and MS-PS-2-4
$3.00I designed this deck of 48 question cards or task cards to be used for review of Contact and Non-Contact Forces, Friction, Gravity and how changing mass or distance between objects will affect it (no formula required), Net Force and Speed Graphs of...$3.00