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8th grade Back to School science handouts
Meet the Teacher Template Editable Back to School Flipbook Open House Parent
Between lesson plans for the first week of school and learning a class full of new students, Meet the Teacher Night can feel like the ultimate scramble. Beat the stress of planning your event with these Open House Activities, Meet the Teacher Letters, Back to School Flip Book, Scavenger Hunt, and MORE for the perfect first interaction with your families. No more frantically trying to make a sign-in sheet on looseleaf that will definitely get lost or having nothing for families to do on arrival.
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K - 8th
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Back to School Activities / Beginning of the Year Activity - My Life in 30 Words
Looking for a unique and challenging "get to know you" activity? Try this autobiographical poem with your students that must be exactly 30 words long! It's a great way to learn about and connect with your students for back to school. This resource encourages students to think about what truly makes them unique, as they tackle the challenge of using only 30 words. This activity makes a fun classroom display for Back to School or Meet the Teacher Night! Students love to read what others have c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Poetry Activities Writing, Analysis and Review Poetry Unit
Welcome Back to School Letters and Forms Meet the Teacher Template EDITABLE
These EDITABLE welcome back to school letters, forms, and checklists include everything you need to have a successful start to a new school year! I've gathered together all of my favorite back to school editable meet the teacher templates, parent letters, student letters, school forms, open house checklists, questionnaires, surveys, and more! There's no need to worry about forgetting anything! This resource has everything you need to stay organized at the beginning of the school year and for man
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2nd - 8th
Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL
Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi
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6th - 9th
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Meet the Teacher Template Editable | Welcome to Our Class Back to School Letters
This editable meet the teacher template is a perfect way to provide your students and their families with some information about you and your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You can send it in the mail in the summer, email it home, provide a copy to each family at an open house, hand out to your students during the first week of school, or upload to google classroom. Click here to SAVE 30% by buying this as part of my Back to School Forms Bundle!What's Included:- Meet the Teacher
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Forms Bundle | Print + Digital
EDITABLE Parent Flipbook Handbook | Back to School Flipbook | Meet the Teacher
This now includes both a FOLDABLE (NO CUTTING) and a CUTTING Editable Flip Book for you to choose from!Rather then sending home TONS of loose papers at the beginning of the school year, this flip book allows you to communicate with parents all in one place! This unique parent handbook will give your families an insight on things that go on in your classroom and you can include any information that you want them to know.Not only is the information all in one place, but this flip book is a fun way
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PreK - 12th
Sub Plan Templates | EDITABLE
These EDITABLE sub plan templates are perfect for typing sub plans within minutes![ PLEASE SEE THE PREVIEW OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A CLOSER LOOK! ]THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable PowerPoint templates■ Editable Google Slides templates■ 8 clipart options■ Add your own clipart option■ Clipart free option■ Video tutorial for editing the templatesPLEASE NOTE: This product does NOT include any pre-written sub plans! This product includes the templates only._______________________________________________
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Sub Plan Templates and Substitute Binder BUNDLE
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis 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 photo
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3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Summer May Newsletter Template Editable Monthly Open House Meet Teacher Calendar
Seasonal Meet the Teacher Editable Open House + Newsletter Templates (12 Styles) & Brochure Templates (5 Styles) - Both Digital & Print Versions Included!Information Pamphlet - Brochure for Back to School Night! (EDITABLE) Great for Meet the Teacher, Open House, Back to School Night, and Curriculum Night! **UPDATES!** ***12 Seasonal Templates for Classroom Newsletter are now Included! ***Boho Rainbow and Farmhouse Styles have been added! -Additional Digital Files (Google Slides for Goog
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PreK - 12th
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Editable Syllabus Templates and Infographic Syllabus Templates Back to School
This editable resource includes 5 different syllabus templates to use in your upper elementary, middle school, or high school classroom. Create eye-catching, visually appealing syllabi that your students will actually read. This resource is editable in PowerPoint. These templates WILL NOT work on Chromebooks and/or Google. THE DIGITAL GOOGLE VERSION IS FINALLY HERE. CLICK HERE!Please read all disclaimers before purchasing. Familiarity with PowerPoint, downloading fonts, and using PowerPoint temp
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Editable Syllabus and Editable Meet the Teacher Infographic Templates
Oreo Moon Phases Activity (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft) Lunar Cycle
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!
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3rd - 8th
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Coordinate Plane Graphing Mystery Pictures, No PREP Science Sub Plans, Math
Click on italic link below to see more images:CoordinatePicturesImages Heather C.Rated 5 out of 5Extremely satisfied"I'm in love with this resource! I love all the different characters especially Scar! My students were engaged and can now plot points correctly."Favorite math activity for students! Teachers have commented how students love this activity! Even teachers love doing them! :) This activity will SAVE YOU over 150 plus hours of class work! Education related and even use it for sub plans
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fun Earth Day Activity: Pop Art Coloring Sheets + Writing, by Art with Jenny K!
Art with Jenny K. is the originator of these innovative, engaging, add-a-pattern "interactive" coloring sheets. This set of “Pop Art-style” coloring sheets features a variety of Earth Day images that make a great accompaniment to your Earth Day celebrations. Students add bold patterns to different Earth Day symbols and color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled picture. Kids love these and ask for more! These popular, unique, and contemporary coloring sheets are easy for teachers and fun fo
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K - 8th
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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 o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Editable Syllabus Templates for ANY GRADE
Editable Syllabus Templates are an ideal tool to use with students.Inspiration:As a middle school teacher I want my students and their parents/guardians to feel enthusiastic about our year together. While it is important that I help my students increase their independence as learners, I find it is also essential to keep parents/guardians informed about the work we are doing in my ELA classroom. On the first day of school and at our “Meet the Teacher Night” I like to share my class syllabus. With
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6th - 9th
Also included in: ELA Classroom Bundle for BIG KIDS!
Quick Expectations Review (After Break) - Editable | Classroom Management
Mini After Break Expectations Review:I use this with my students after returning from a long holiday break! This is an editable resource! As the teacher, you can create your own key questions that you want to ask your students about classroom expectations. Use however you would like! Here's an Idea: I had students complete this individually and then we went over each as a class - they were much more engaged and willing to participate since it didn't look like your typical question and answer she
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3rd - 12th
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Open House / Meet the Teacher Welcome Signs & Sign In Sheets
Open House / Meet the Teacher Welcome Signs & Sign In SheetsThis PDF includes a variety of welcome signs and sign in forms for Back to School Night. All forms come in color as well as black & white. The digital download will be added to your Google Drive.This is part of my Open House / Meet the Teacher Kit!
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Science Interactive Notebook - Human Body Systems
Engage your students with 35 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your human body unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about the major systems of the human body. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 190+ pages (35 activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format including d
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Middle Ages Coat of Arms Activity - Back to School or Medieval Unit Activity
Bring some creativity into a Middle Ages Unit! Have students create their own Coat of Arms based on their hobbies, personality, family, etc. Includes a detailed assignment sheet with some common heraldic symbols/colors and their traditional meanings. A fun heraldry study for students during a medieval unit.A great way to start a Middle Ages / Medieval Unit or as a "get to know you" activity for Back to School!Includes:- Detailed assignment sheet with a list of traditional symbols & their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Meet The Teacher Template Editable - All About Your Teacher Template
Editable "Meet the teacher" and "All about your teacher" template is a perfect way to provide your students and their families with some information about you and your classroom at the beginning of the school year. *This is a Powerpoint file and you will need PowerPoint or an equivalent program to edit.*The Font used is free downloadable KG font (directions included).Looking for more "meet the teacher" editable template? Check out the links below:Meet the teacher editable template 1Meet the teac
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PreK - 8th, Staff
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Visual Syllabus Templates #2 - Editable - Creative - Aesthetic
Take your syllabus to the next level with this editable visual syllabus template pack. This product includes four front and back page templates to choose from, so you can mix and match to fit your needs. The variations are also helpful if you teach multiple subjects or grade levels and want to maintain a cohesive look across your syllabi. All titles, headings, subheadings, body text and lines are fully customizable; however, the icons are not movable to comply with the clip artist's licensing a
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Visual Syllabus Templates BUNDLE - Editable Creative Syllabus
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/a
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5th - 12th
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Newtons Laws of Motion Review Sheet and Real World Examples with Application
Newton's Laws can be seen all over the place! Twenty-Six real-world scenarios are included in this Newton's Laws worksheet. Students are first asked to write in the laws and determine whether each example best demonstrates Newton's 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Law of Motion. Great for homework, test review, or a sub-plan. This is a great way to tell if students really understand the laws. Product is divided into 2 worksheets. ALSO INCLUDED: An Application Challenge! Students are asked to find their own e
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5th - 9th
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
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