Physics Fun for Everyone

1.5 CPDs, Run Time: 1:01:02

Science and Cultural Montessori curriculum encompasses more than just our comfort zone of geography, zoology, and botany. Physics is often left out because it feels too abstract, complex, and uncomfortable. This workshop makes the exploration of physics tangible, understandable, and fun for Montessori teachers and students to experiment with and explore. Come investigate and play with simple materials that foster scientific inquiry. Experiments can be easy and accessible for your students. Experiments and activities cover the topics of matter, particles, electricity, light, and sound.

Debbie Collins is a Montessori assistant teacher at River Valley Charter School, a public K-8 Montessori School in Newburyport, MA. Debbie has also taught at a private Montessori  preschool in a 3-6 classroom.  Debbie has her health and physical education BA from The Ohio State University. Her Montessori credentials include the Assistant Training and the Advanced Assistant training from the Northeast Montessori Institute AMS Rising Star Montessori Program.
Jane Noyes is an Elementary I lead teacher at River Valley Charter School, a public K-8 Montessori School in Newburyport, MA. She is dual certified with an MAT in special education, Massachusetts state licensed grades 1-6 and grades K-8. She has the  Montessori teacher credential 6-9 from Seacoast Center Montessori Teacher Education Program. Prior to working at RVCS, Jane taught neurodiverse learners in inclusion classrooms and has worked with English language learners.
Karen Popken is an Elementary I lead teacher and level coordinator at River Valley Charter School, a public K-8 Montessori School in Newburyport, MA. Karen has taught in both private and public Montessori schools. She has a MEd in Montessori education from Endicott College, MA, professional teaching license grades 1-6, and grades 5-9 and two Montessori teaching credentials: Ages 3-6, and 6-9. Karen has a passion for science and the environment.