Kit Example: Elementary School

Hands-on manipulatives and print materials from Ecosystem Restoration unit:

 

Kit Example: Middle School

Hands-on manipulatives and print materials from Metabolism unit:

1. Hands-on manipulatives

Hands-on manipulatives are the physical materials used for the hands-on activities that are carried out at strategic points throughout the unit. There are two types of physical manipulatives: non-consumables and consumables. Non-consumables are durable and, if cared for properly, can be used over the course of several years (e.g. magnets, stopwatches, graduated cylinders). Consumables are used up with each use and must be replenished. Refill kits of consumable materials may be purchased through Amplify.

2. Classroom print materials

The following print materials are included in unit kits. While durable to be used for several years, PDFs are also provided in the digital teacher materials to allow quick replacement if needed.

• Key Concepts: Serving as visual representation of what the class has learned so far, these printed cards contain short sentences explicitly identifying an idea or concept learned in the unit, and are to be posted on an area of the classroom wall designated by the teacher.
• Vocabulary wall cards: Similar to Key Concepts cards, vocabulary cards are also be posted to a designated area of the classroom wall; more and more are added as the class progresses throughout the unit.
• Unit and chapter questions: Printed cards with the unit question and individual chapter questions help students remember exactly what they are investigating over the course of the chapter, and ultimately, the unit.
• Card sets: Printed cards specific to each unit are included in each kit (though not all units have card sets). Often, students will sort these cards on their desk to provide visualization of their reasoning.
• Teacher copy of Investigation Notebook: Included in each K–5 classroom kit is one copy of the unit’s Investigation Notebook. Additional copies can be purchased from Amplify or printed independently.