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High school basic principles center pdfs
Evidence of Evolution Stations
Get your students fully engaged as they travel on a journey to examine fossil evidence, discover how relative dating and radiometric dating work, compare homologous and vestigial structures, embryological evidence, analyze DNA evidence, research antibiotic resistance with a webquest, and even complete a geological time scale. The Evidence of Evolution Stations has students rotating to 8 different stations to analyze these different forms of evidence. Activity is designed for any middle school or
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Phase Change Phenomena Worksheet - Read, Discuss, & Respond - NGSS Aligned
Students will read about four real-world phase change phenomena. They will then discuss what phase change has occurred, draw a molecular model, describe the particle motion, and decide if energy was added or removed. This assignment is a great way to check for understanding. Example Answer Key Included. Please note: students will need to have basic knowledge of states of matter and phase changes. I recommend that students complete my Phase Change Foldable Activity prior to completing this assign
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7th - 9th
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MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Scientific Method Stations: An Activity for Hypotheses, Variables, and More!
These middle school scientific method stations can be used in a variety of ways. They can allow students to practice hypothesis writing, variable identification, procedure writing, and more. The stations give students an opportunity to practice the scientific method in a fun way while allowing teachers to provide extra assistance to ELL and SPED students if needed. This resource includes the following pieces:20 Stations CardsDirections and ideas for how to use this resource to practice different
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T
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5th - 9th
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Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Really get into measuring metrics for science with this Metrics Measuring Bundle- Introduce, practice and review measuring length, solid volume, liquid volume, mass and density! This bundle is PACKED with resources to teach, practice and engage in experiments with Metrics! Included in this bundle are: Measuring Metrics review Length, Mass, Volume including station practiceDensity Measurement Practice: Find the Density of Everyday Objects.Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Expe
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5th - 9th
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Levels of Organization in Living Things SORT: Atom to Organism
Looking for a new way to teach the Levels of Organization in living things? This is it! Instead of just showing a slide show....have students access previous knowledge and critical thinking skills to figure out the levels on their own! I use this to introduce the levels of organization in living things. I am including several options: *one that sorts the levels from atom to organism *one that sorts the levels from cell to organismFor each of these sorts, I have included 2 versions, one with the
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4th - 10th
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Writing a Hypothesis for the Scientific Method (If-Then Statement Practice)
Students will practice writing "If-Then" hypotheses from scientific questions with this activity. Developing hypotheses from scientific questions can be difficult for middle school level students. This activity will allow them the practice they need in order to develop testable hypotheses.
Copy the questions and tape them around the room. If you'd like to keep the students in their seats, you could make enough copies for every group of students. My students did this activity in pairs and
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6th - 10th
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Mass, Volume and Density Practice Lab
This lab is awesome for providing hands-on experience measuring mass and volume, as well as calculating density of regular and irregularly shaped objects. It is also great practice for measuring skills with rulers, digital scales or triple beam balances!
My students always enjoy it-I know yours will too!
This lab goes great with my Measuring Matter Lesson!
Measuring Matter PowerPoint and Notes
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5th - 9th
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Science Measurement Bundle + Bonus Activity
Savings Bundle!! 6 worksheet bundles PLUS a 7 page BONUS of vocabulary warm-up word searches, crosswords, and matching. Simple and easy to use with NO PREP... Print and Go! Perfect for entry tasks, sub plans, and homework.With this bundle you SAVE 20% off each of the 6 activities and get an 7th activity for FREE!Great practical science basic measurement worksheets focused on reading (measuring): lines and circle's diameters & radius in millimetersgraduated cylinderstriple beam balancetempera
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6th - 9th
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Solution, Solvent, Solute Sort: Practice, Assess Station review activity DIGITAL
Use this product to do a quick and simple practice or assessment of your student’s understanding of the vocabulary: solution, solvent and solute. Now available digitally as a drag and drop activity- perfect for sharing on Google Classroom!Have students determine the solvent and solute for each solution. There are several versions of this activity:A. One includes the definitions of the vocabulary and students only sort the pictures into solvent, solute and solution. B. The next has students sort
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5th - 9th
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Heat Transfer Sort: Conduction, Convection, Radiation- Practice, Review- DIGITAL
Heat Transfer Sorting ActivityDo your students need more practice differentiating between conduction, convection and radiation- try this simple sort! In this product students are given 15 examples of conduction, convection and radiation. Each example is described in words and with a picture. Students cut each out and then sort them into the correct category and glue them onto the worksheet.This can be practice, review or assessment. NEWLY INCLUDED! A digital drag and drop for the sort on Googl
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5th - 9th
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Cell Organelle Sort Cut & Paste w/ Cell City Application Sort- Differentiated!
Review , Practice or Assess your students understanding of cell organelles with this cut and paste sort! 2 sets of sorts included:-Cell organelle function and picture sort (differentiated with options for organelles)-Cell City comparison application cut and paste sort (with differentiated options) Tons of great opportunities for review and practice here! Tips for Digital and Distance Learning: Cut and Paste sorting activities are great for interactive learning and application of concepts, but c
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5th - 9th
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Levels of Organization Card Sort Activity
In this activity, students will be asked to put the biological and ecological levels of organization in the correct order. You can choose to use all the cards at once or separate them for different units. All you have to do is print, cut, and shuffle! Great for inquiry, bellwork, test review, or to be glued into interactive notebooks. Biological cards included: atom, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organismEcological cards included: individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphe
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Introductory Microscope Lab- Plant and Animal Cells- Microscope Practice
So your students are just learning to use a compound light microscope? This activity includes lab worksheets and answer keys for observing 3 specimens: a newsprint letter "e", a cheek cell, and an onion cell.Included in this product:-Detailed teacher materials list and directions-Illustrated student directions for using a microscope, creating a wet mount, and staining a specimen on a slide-Student worksheets with corresponding teacher answer keys3 specimens to examine in this lab are:1. A letter
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Can you find the LINE GRAPHING MISTAKES? 8 Graph Task Cards Application
Have you spent some time teaching graphing? Are students making the same mistakes over and over? Have them catch the mistakes with this task card activity.This product consists of 8 task cards; each with a set of data and a line graph that is graphed incorrectly (with at least 2 mistakes). Students need to find the mistake on each one!This can be done as a stations activity, a whole group lesson or as a pass game. As an enrichment for early finishers, included is a sheet for students to make
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5th - 10th
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data and Observation Practice
Use this activity to teach and practice the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. This could be used as a whole class discussion, stations, or individual work. Multiple visual examples (with keys) are included. Students also have the opportunity to make observations in various locations which can be done in class or as homework.
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6th - 9th
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Density Experiment-STEM Activity and Reading Comprehension
4 ACTIVITIES IN ONE PRODUCT! Making science fun is a great way to get students engaged in their own learning and discovery. Included in this product is 4 AMAZING activities to help your students to gain a deeper understanding of what density is and how it is impacted by mass and volume. Included in this product:1) "Whatever Floats Your Boat" STEM Activity--Students will create a boat from one sheet of aluminum foil and test it in a tub of water. Each group will add pennies to their boat to t
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Method Activities and Interactive Notebook Differentiated Assessments
This 30 page lesson pack includes everything you need to teach the steps of the scientific method. Differentiated Formative and Summative Assignments help to track student learning. Answer Keys included. These activities are great for individual lessons, group work, or center activities!Check out the Preview above to see what's included!In this lesson I use an eight step scientific method including- Ask a Question, Research, Form a Hypothesis, Plan an Experiment, Experiment, Analyze Data, Form a
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Scientific Method Support Lessons Bundle
Scientific Method Lab: Gummy Bears
Looking for a great step-by-step introduction to writing and conducting a science lab?
The Gummy Bears Lab is the perfect introduction for students learning about scientific method and writing lab reports! It guides the students through each step of the process to ensure students are engaged and successful!
In the Gummy Bears Lab, students will chose a questions and create an experiment to determine how the gummy bears change overnight. This lab is great for emphasizing controls and sample siz
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5th - 9th
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Metrics Measurement Challenge Review Assessment-follow directions, draw a robot
In this fun challenge, students follow a set of 30 directions to measure and draw a robot. Students will need an understanding of measuring in cm and mm. they will draw lines and circles in a specific pattern to create a robot. I use this as a challenge for my 7th graders, but it could be used with many levels.Materials: Metrics ruler, 8x11 paper, pencil and pencil compass (optional, ,not necessary), PATIENCE!Good Luck!This would be a great review to do around Halloween! For a simpler version an
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7th - 10th
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Five Kingdoms of Life Monera, Protist, Fungi, Plant and Animal Science Unit
The Five Kingdoms of Life Monera, Protist, Fungi, Plant and Animal Science Unit (Best Seller). This BEST SELLER is your perfect resource for teaching about the five kingdoms of life that are on every state science assessment. This resource uses the most effective visual literacy methods to increase learning and retention. Nearpod file allows you to share the lesson with your students online and track their progress with the Nearpod teacher dashboard. This lesson covers: The 5 Kingdoms,Their char
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6th - 9th
Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity
Check out this simple and clear 13 question worksheet that covers the parts of a microscope. Their is a visual at the top of the page that points to 13 parts. It correlates with the bottom half which has those same 13 parts that adds a section for describing the function. This can serve as a great resource for note taking, can be used as an assessment tool. Students will find the organization user-friendly and engaging. An answer key is included for your convenience!
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4th - 10th
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Variables Posters
Description: Three simple posters that distinguish the differences between the variables in science investigations. The variables included are independent, dependent, and controlled. These look great printed on colored paper and posted in your classroom so students can use them as a resource. These are great for any science teacher! What's Included: 3 different styles of posters (each style includes independent, dependent, and controlled variable definitions)Black and white posters so that
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Science Classroom Essentials- GROWING Bundle
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