General science laboratory interactive whiteboards

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4th - 8th

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Earthquakes: Seismic Waves - Lesson Plan, Presentation, Lab Experiment

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This zip file contains materials a for middle school science lesson on earthquakes and seismic waves as part of an Earth science unit. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: 1 full lesson plan 1 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (13 slides) including lab experiment with Slinky's -PowerPoint version of same presentation (13 slides) 1 lab experiment worksheet and activity handout Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Pre

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4th - 8th

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Buoyancy PowerPoint - Sinking, Floating, Mass, Weight, Density

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Savvy Elementary Teacher

An editable and interactive buoyancy powerPoint to help teach your students about buoyancy, buoyant forces, mass, weight, gravity and density. There are 10 slides, containing definitions and pictures. Check out my other sink & float products to compliment this one:Buoyancy Lesson PlanBuoyancy Observation SheetBuoyancy Teaching Bundle (included PPT presentation, experiment and lesson plan)OR, buy all of these products in my buoyancy unit:Mega Buoyancy Unit Bundle (everything you need to teach

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PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Chemical and Physical Changes - CSI Lab: The Case of the Missing Cake - SMART Bd

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Angela Willyerd

Teaching chemical and physical changes? This product frames the content in a fun, hands-on scenario where the students will be investigating to determine which suspect stole the missing cake. Students will be observing and classifying physical and chemical changes during this lab as well as using 21st century skills, such as collaboration and critical thinking. → Read a blog post about this lab here! Lab Material Summary: Powdered Sugar, Baking Soda, Corn Starch, Baking Powder, Water, Vinegar,

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Chemistry, General Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

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Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

Classifying Matter: Pure Substances and Mixtures

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Andy Tyslau

This lesson introduces the concept of matter as either a pure substance or a mixture. Students examine different types of mixtures found in their everyday lives. Students also have the opportunity to engage in a laboratory inquiry activity in this lesson, which examines the difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous substance. The lesson is designed to meet Alberta Education requirements in Grade 8 science, but can be used and modified to fit your own needs!This interactive lesson contai

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Chemistry, General Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

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Science Lessons That Rock

Radiation Solar Beads Experiment

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Teaching about forms of energy or UV rays? Play with solar beads! Students will see the beads change color when they are exposed to UV light. In this experiment students will test different variables (sunglasses, sunscreen, shade) and measure the color change of the beads. Included in this download is a powerpoint presentation and lab worksheet students fill out when they are outside with the beads. Materials needed: Solar beads, plastic bag, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a sunny day!You might also

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

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Topographic Maps - Lesson Presentations, Lab Experiments & Activities

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This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the creation of topographic maps and profiles as part of an Earth science unit. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: -3 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentations, in one file (35 slides total). Includes information for students to create a 'mountain' and then a topographic map. *PowerPoint version of same presentation file (35 slides) added. Text is plainly formatted, so you will need to resize text and a

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4th - 8th

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Pulley (Simple Machines) - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment, videos

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This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the use and function of the pulley as part of a unit on simple and compound machines, and energy. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook presentation, including a differentiated lab experiment (10 slides) 2 homework and/or class activity assignments 1 skeleton outline notes with activities (could be used for differentiation, not directly correlated to .notebook presentations though) Pres

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4th - 8th

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Mineral Identification - Lesson Presentations, Lab Experiments, Videos

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This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the characteristics of rocks and minerals (luster, hardness, streak, fracture vs. cleavage) as part of an Earth science unit. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: -3 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentations, in one file (32 slides). Includes 2 part mineral identification lab with optional 3rd day to practice using reference tables to identify minerals. -Mineral identification lab sheets and reference tab

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4th - 8th

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Earthquakes: Locating the Epicenter - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment

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This zip file contains materials a for middle school science lesson on earthquake epicenters and how to locate an epicenter using triangulation as part of an Earth science unit. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (11 slides) 1 lab sheet with diagrams (5 pages) Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Presentation includes links to related YouTube videos to increase student engagement.

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4th - 8th

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Waves - Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction - Presentation, 4 Lab Experiments

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This zip file contains materials for a middle school science lesson on waves and the concepts of reflection, refraction and diffraction, as part of a unit on waves and energy. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: -SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (14 slides) including teacher descriptions of 4 short lab experiments or demonstrations. -PowerPoint version of same presentation, HOWEVER the file was converted from the .notebook file and the font types, sizes and colors do

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Engineering, General Science, Science

Fall STEM Challenge: The Great Pumpkin Slinger - SMART Notebook - Grades 5-8

Created by

Angela Willyerd

Looking for a great fall STEM activity that incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, drawing, measurement, and scientific engineering skills? Try the Great Pumpkin Slinger Fall STEM Catapult Challenge. This product presents a scenario to the students where a local radio show wanted to launch pumpkins for distance but needed a way to do so. Students are challenged to construct a "pumpkin slinger" or catapult. The students are given a materials list of common household items that they ma

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Activities, Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

Tissues, Organs, Systems- 3 Lesson Presentations, Plan, Lab, Computer Activities

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This .zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons introductory lessons on organs and organ systems, as part of a unit on living things. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: 1 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation on Organs, especially in relation to cells and tissues (7 slides) 1 worksheet for a fun, interactive online game about organs (2 pages) 1 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation on organ systems (4 slides) 1 worksheet for interactive internet

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Grades:

4th - 9th

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Darwin, Evolution, Finches - Lesson Presentations, Lab Experiment, Videos

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This .zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on Charles Darwin, evolution, the Voyage of the Beagle, the Galapagos Islands, and finches and hummingbirds, as part of a unit on biomes and evolution. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: -SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation introducing Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle (6 slides). *PowerPoint version added -SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation on the Galapagos Islands and finches, inclu

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4th - 9th

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Atoms Introduction - Lesson Plan, Presentation, Lab Experiment...

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This zip file contains materials for a middle school science lesson on the basics of atoms as part of a unit on the properties of matter. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: PowerPoint lesson presentation (17 slides) 1 lesson plan 1 homework assignment 1 lab experiment worksheet Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Presentations include links to related YouTube videos to increase student engagement (I can help you use YouTube

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Inclined Plane & Screw Simple Machines - Lesson Presentation, videos, lab

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This zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the inclined plane and screw (simple machines) as part of a unit on simple and compound machines, and energy. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook presentation, with a hands-on experiment (12 slides) 2 homework and/or class activity assignments Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Presentations include links to related YouTube videos to

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Acids & Bases, Chemistry - Lesson Presentation, Mini-Lab Experiment, Videos

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Chemistry, General Science, Science

This zip file contains material for a middle school science lesson on acids and bases as part of a basic chemistry unit. These materials were designed for 7th grade science in New York City. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (12 slides) with instructions for a short lab experiment, which can be revisited over multiple days. Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Presentations include links to related YouTube videos to increase st

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Plant Adaptations - Lesson Plans, Presentations, Lab Experiment, Videos

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This .zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on plant adaptations in relation to the biomes they are found in, as part of a unit on biomes and evolution. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: 2 full lesson plans 2 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentations (in one file; 12 slides total). The 2nd lesson involves reviewing and discussing the lab from the previous day. 1 lab sheet with instructions, data tables, and scenarios for each of the 4 plants. You

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Grades:

4th - 9th

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Student Centered Learning Time

Air Pressure Lesson

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This is a lesson on Air Pressure that covers the following objectives: - define air pressure - explain how air pressure changes with altitude - know the tools to measure air pressure The zip file includes a smartboard presentation, there are cloze notes that go with the presentation, and a lab station activity. The lab activity allows students to rotate through 7 stations to observe air pressure.

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Handouts, Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

4th - 8th

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Plant Cells & Edible Cell-O Lab Experiment - Lesson Plan, Presentation, more

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This .zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on plant cells as a continuation from learning about organelles of animal cells. It also includes materials for the animal cell edible Cell-O lab experiment and continuation possibilities for plant cell organelles. All materials are part of a unit on living things. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: 1 full lesson plan for plant cells and continuation of a previous lab (edible Cell-O model) 1 SMARTboard .n

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Grades:

4th - 9th

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Basics of Evolution, Darwin - Lesson Presentations, Videos, Assignments, Article

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This .zip file contains materials for middle school science lessons on the basics of evolution, using cartoon videos to simplify the concept, as part of a unit on biomes and evolution. The unit was designed for 6th graders in NYC. Includes: -SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation introducing Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle (6 slides). -SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation making connections between Galapagos finches and the idea of evolution (8 slides). -SMARTboard .notebook

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Grades:

4th - 9th

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Volcanoes - Lesson Presentation, Videos, Demonstration / Lab Experiment

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This zip file contains materials a for middle school science lesson on volcano formation and the 3 main types of volcanoes as part of an Earth science unit. The unit was designed for 7th graders in NYC. Includes: 1 SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (14 slides) including demonstrations which could also be used as a lab experiment Presentations serve as lesson plans that guide the teacher through the entire lesson. Presentation includes links to related YouTube videos to increase stud

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Laboratory, Interactive Whiteboard

Electricity SMART Board Thematic Unit

Created by

Miss Locher

This is an interactive SMART Board Unit that includes lesson plans for "How Does Energy Move with Electroscopes," "Transforming Energy and Creating SImple Circuits," "Insulators and Conductors," "Open and Closed Circuits," "Series and Parallel Circuits," and "Static Electricity."

Subjects:

General Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

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Quantitative & Qualitative Observations - Lesson Presentation, Lab Experiment

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This zip file contains material for middle school science lessons on making and distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative observations as part of a scientific inquiry / scientific method unit. It includes materials for an easy, hands-on lab experiment. Includes: SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation (8 slides) PowerPoint version of same presentation BUT it is plainly formatted, meaning no colored backgrounds or fonts, font sizes will need to be adjusted. Includes all content and pi

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