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The Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
The Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starbursts This activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rocks: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle - A COMPLETE ROCK UNIT
Science Fair NO PREP PACK
EVERYTHING you need to make Science Fair a success for your students and easier on you!
This pack includes:
- 13 page "Science Project Notebook" for students to keep track of their work and due dates.
- Student & Teacher Checklists
- Project Board Set-Up Guide
- Parent Letter
- Grading Rubric
- 3 different Project Board Label designs
3rd - 6th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
Weather Webquest - Air Pressure, Air Masses, Weather Fronts, and Weather Maps
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this no-prep and ready to go 4-page weather webquest, students will explore, learn, and apply knowledge about air masses, weather fronts, air pressure systems, and weather maps. Highly interactive and students love it! Students do not need any prior knowledge before completing this activity and can do it all on their own! No Prep! This weather webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent student work, sub-plan, guided practice, or student-led teaching tool! All non-flash moder
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Earth Science Webquest Bundle
Genetics | Winter Christmas Snowman Punnett Squares Practice & Word Problems
Keep their winter brains warm with our genetics Punnett squares snowman craft. Reinforce genetics with snowman-themed crosses and word problems that help to reinforce concepts such as homozygous, heterozygous, dominant and recessive traits. Then draw a snowman to represent the results of each of the crosses. This activity works as a perfect showcase of genetics knowledge for your winter-themed bulletin board! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 4 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with snowman te
5th - 10th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation
Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practice Students will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the
6th - 8th
Biology
NGSS
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading. The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.6
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Oreo Moon Phases Activity (Lunar Cycle Craft) Great for Lunar and Solar Eclipses
Moon Phases: This Oreo moon phases activity has students learn and have fun using Oreo Cookies! Oreo Moon Phases Activity Contents: 1. Moon Phase identification: Followed by Oreo shaping & placement 2. Oreo's around the Earth: 2 different Sun, Earth, Moon Formats: A. One showing a persons perspective from Earth with viewing angle B. One without the viewing angle 3. Two pages of Answers Important: This product is part of my Moon Phases Activities Bundle: (20% OFF!)Whe
3rd - 8th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
Carbon Cycle Diagram, Background Reading, and Questions Worksheets
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ During this carbon cycle activity, students will read a 1-page carbon cycle reading comprehension, label and color a carbon cycle diagram, complete a carbon cycle vocabulary activity, and answer questions about the carbon cycle. Print and go or assign digitally! These activities will teach your students about the significance of the carbon cycle and how water molecules move through the carbon cycle. Digital and print versions included! This set of carbon cycle worksheets were designed fo
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle
Weather Map Activity - Weather, Fronts, Pressure, and Precipitation
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This is an engaging and meaningful activity to reinforce weather and practice using and analyzing weather maps! Students create and analyze a current weather map using a live surface weather map using the provided link . Students draw in and label weather fronts, air pressure systems, and precipitation, and answer analysis question about the map to predict future weather. Great for classwork, homework, remediation, review, formative assessment, enrichment, or sub-plans. It’s hands on an
7th - 11th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Unit Bundle for High School
Plate Tectonics Activity: Types of Plate Boundaries
Plate Tectonics Activity: Whether you're introducing or reviewing types of plate boundaries, this print and go activity is a winner! Get your students up out of their seats as they travel to 6 stations, where they will read about each plate boundary- how it's formed, the geographic feature created, and examples on Earth. Students record features and examples in their graphic organizer that serves as a fantastic study guide. There is a full 8 1/2 x 11 Poster on each type of plate boundary:Oceanic
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Human Body Systems | Anatomy | Physiology Interactive Notebook Activity Bundle
Engage your students with over 35 Human Body Systems - Anatomy & Physiology Interactive Notebook activities for all of your biology and life science needs. A variety of foldables teach digestive organs, parts of the heart, skin, lungs, layers of skin, long bone labeling, voluntary and involuntary muscles, and so much more! Packed with over 35 activities, this human body inb bundle can be used as a stand-alone product or with our human body curriculum. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit t
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
+1
Genetics | Heredity | Inheritance | Interactive Science Notebook Activity Bundle
Engage your students with over 20 Genetics & Heredity Interactive Notebook activities for all of your life science & biology unit needs. A variety of foldables teach Punnett squares, Gregor Mendel, structure of DNA, Protein synthesis, mitosis and meiosis, genetic engineering, hybrid animals, and so much more! Packed with over 20 activities, this genetics and heredity inb bundle can be used as a stand-alone product or with our genetics and heredity curriculum. Disseminate these lessons as yo
5th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Solar System and Planets Activity: Word Search/ Coloring Worksheet (Outer Space)
Solar System: This solar system word search also doubles as a coloring book!. The advantage to this is that students can actually see the concept behind the term they are attempting to find. The Solution to the puzzle is included. Solar System Word Search/ Coloring Book Vocabulary: ♦ Sun ♦ Mercury ♦ Venus ♦ Earth ♦ Mars ♦ Jupiter ♦ Saturn ♦ Uranus ♦ Neptune ♦ Pluto
2nd - 7th
Astronomy, English Language Arts, Science
Codominance and Incomplete Dominance Punnett Squares Practice Worksheets
This is a set of 3 different handouts covering the concepts of codominance, incomplete dominance, and blood types in non-Mendelian inheritance. Each handout explains the key vocabulary and science behind each type of inheritance. Punnett square practice problems for incomplete dominance, codominance, and determining blood types are included. You will receive printable PDF versions, Google Slides versions, and answer keys. ⭐ Non-Mendelian Inheritance Topics Include:Incomplete DominanceCodominan
8th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Science
Also included in: Genetics and Heredity Bundle
Introduction to Maps, Map Reading, Topography, Geography Activities Worksheets
Unlock the world of geography with my comprehensive Map Skills and Introduction to Map Reading resource! Designed for engaging classroom learning, this resource introduces students to essential map features and a variety of map styles, including climate maps, political maps, physical maps, road maps, topographic maps, and economic and resource maps. Key Features of the Resource:Foundational Map Skills:Students will begin by learning the fundamental elements that all maps share, including:Map T
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Social Studies
Intro to Balancing Chemical Equations (Step by Step) Worksheet Activity Reaction
Teach your students about balancing chemical reactions using this detailed set of notes and worksheets! This worksheet set guides students through the following:What does the Law of Conservation of Mass tell us about chemical equations? What steps should be followed to balance a chemical equation? Balancing multiple chemical equations using step-by-step guide.Counting atoms to check if an equation is balanced.This set includes five (5) pages of worksheets: Three (3) full pages of step-by-step
7th - 11th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
SOUND & LIGHT ENERGY WAVES Word Search Worksheet Activity - Physics Bell Ringer
Help students learn important vocabulary when introducing or reviewing a unit on sound and light waves with this word search puzzle worksheet. The kids will enjoy themselves hunting for the hidden terms and will be reviewing meaning and spelling as they have fun. The definitions are included making this a great tool for review. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed cla
4th - 7th
Physics, Science, Vocabulary
Design A "Green" Island: Climate Change Project PBL (NGSS Aligned, Editable)
It is the year 2100 and climate change has become a more serious problem than ever. Global temperatures have risen higher than they have ever been in the past. A new island has been found that has been untouched by humans. In this project, students will compete to be the group to colonize that island. Their goal is to create an island that is desirable to live upon but also has a small carbon footprint. Students will be required to perform calculations and make choices about what types of food/
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
CCSS
6.RP.A.2
, 6.RP.A.3b
Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Reading Comprehension Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This Lunar Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Reading Comprehension activity will teach your students about lunar phases, tidal locking, solar and lunar eclipses, and spring and neap tides in this engaging, informative, no-prep reading comprehension article loaded with diagrams. Students will read the 3-page article with numbered paragraphs, bolded vocabulary terms, and chunked guided reading questions. Then they will answer summarizing questions such as fill-in-the-blank questions, labeling a
8th - 11th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle
Balancing Chemical Equations -- Digital Lab PhET Simulator Worksheet Activity
Teach students about balancing chemical reactions using this detailed digital lab. Extremely useful in a unit where physical labs can be difficult to find. This digital lab uses a PhET simulator to guide students through the following topics:Identifying reactants and products in a chemical equation.Understanding the Law of Conservation of Mass in chemical equations.Balancing equations using a visual representation of particles.Checking results to verify that a chemical equation is correctly ba
7th - 11th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Intro to the Atom and Atomic Structure Worksheet (Protons Neutrons Electrons)
Teach students about atomic structure and subatomic particles using this detailed worksheet! This worksheet guides students through the following topics:What is the nucleus and electron cloud? What are the three subatomic particles? What are the charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons?What is the atomic number and the atomic mass? The worksheets consist of: Guided notes, including a key and a blank sheet for students.Six (6) example problems, including a detailed explanation of how to com
6th - 12th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Dot to Dot / Connect the Dots - CONSTELLATIONS
Dot- to-Dot / Connect the Dots Constellation / Stars
Connect the Stars to make the constellations
Included is a set of 9 individual items.
- big dipper (by 5)
- little dipper (by 10)
- cancer (by 10)
- cygnus (by 2)
- hercules (by 5)
- leo (by 10)
- orion (by 2)
- pegasus (by 2)
- taurus (by 5)
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PreK - 8th
Astronomy, For All Subjects, Science
The Solar System - Space Lesson | Astronomy Doodle Notes, Reading & PowerPoint
Review the major components of the Solar System with your students including the Sun, the inner planets, the asteroid belt, the outer planets, the Kuiper belt and the Oort cloud. Annotate this creative doodle note to suit your curriculum needs - add facts about the dwarf planets and comets too. This resource can be used as a whole-class lesson, independent reading, and makes for a great sub plan! Click on the Preview button for a closer look. What’s in the download?★ The 1-page Solar Syst
7th - 10th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
Also included in: Grade 9 Science Growing Bundle | Resources and Lessons for Ontario SNC1W
Chemical Equations -- Interactive Google Slides (Balancing and Reaction Types)
Teach your students about Chemical Equations and Types of Chemical Reactions using this Google Slides Activity! Works perfectly with Google Classroom -- just upload and allow students to work! A perfect addition to your chemistry or science classes! This set includes 35 interactive Google Slides for students to complete, along with a complete ANSWER KEY. Students complete each slide by dragging and dropping the correct response or typing in an answer. Perfect for remote learning! **(See v
7th - 11th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
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