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9th grade general science resources for Montessori
Quick and Easy Cabbage Juice pH Indicator Lab
This activity results in impressive color changes and is really fun to do! Students will use cabbage juice to test various substances for acidity or alkalinity. Purple cabbage juice turns bright pink for acids and bright blue for bases. This lab lists vinegar, tap water, baking soda solution, lemon/lime soda, and bleach solution - but you can easily convert the file to a word document and edit as needed.
This is a completely qualitative lab, and it is meant to be done in very little time. The ac
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5th - 12th
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Volcano/Earthquake Eruption Safety Plan--Upgraded!!!
CALLING ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS Junior High and High School!!!When you are gifted an incredible group of inquisitive minds who want to delve into the worse-case scenarios, you want to give them a project they can really sink their teeth into! This project was created for students who are willing to take on the challenge of formulating an evacuation plan in the event of a major volcanic eruption in the US (we used Mt. Ranier in Washington State, you can also use Yellowstone or Mt. St. Helens) or Ea
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7th - 11th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Botany- 16 Leaf Shapes with Descriptions, Picture Sorting Cards, Real Photos
If you are doing a plant themed unit, go beyond just the basics of plant parts and dive into an interesting and in-depth look at leaf shapes and how we can use the leaf shapes to identify plants. Including:Definition cards of 16 types of leaf shapes: linear, ovate, elliptical, oblong, cordate, lanceolate, acicular, reuniform, orbicular, sagittate, hastate, lyrate, spatulate, rhomboid, oblique, and cuneateSorting headers in 2 versions: with and without graphics64 Sorting cards in real photos: 4 p
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PreK - 12th
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Tic Tac Toe Project (guidelines and rubric) - Levels of Organization
Looking for a fun student-guided and differentiated project? Adapt this Tic-Tac-Toe project for your classroom's needs! (File is a .docx so the wording and vocabulary can be changed by the buyer.)
This particular set of directions and rubric were written for a lesson on "Levels of Organization in Living Things." In order to get students involved in their own learning, they are given the opportunity to choose the category that best suites their style; whether it be drawing a picture, writing a
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6th - 9th
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Bundle: Carbon, Nitrogen, Water Cycle Manipulative
These are great activities to help students understand the flow of matter in the closed system that we call Earth.The activity provides cards that have terms, pictures, and a short definition. The students then organize the cards to demonstrate their understanding of how the matter (water, nitrogen, and carbon) cycle through the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere.I really like this activity because each students can create their own unique way that matter cycles. It creates a dy
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4th - 12th
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MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-4
SOUTHERN Hemisphere Constellation Cards | Star Study | Constellation Study |
These Constellation Cards will ignite the curiosity of young stargazers! ✨Embark on a journey through the southern hemisphere skies and bring the magic of constellations right into the palms of tiny hands.Your little ones will venture into the cosmos and discover twelve splendid southern hemisphere constellations. From the graceful Crus (Southen Cross) to the mighty Scorpius.Picture the joy on your child's face as they find favourite constellations!WHAT'S INCLUDED?:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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1st - 9th
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BABOON - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets
Baboon - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippetsA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE!The presentations are designed:- As an introduction to an African animal study through inspiring curiosity and building up on existing knowledge As a non-fictional reading exercise by enhancing reading skills, including comprehension and vocabulary As an independent mini lesson As a resource for study skills practice, note taking, summarizing A basis for a life science re
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
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Properties of Matter Sorting / Classification Cards, with Definitions
These sorting cards provide a fun, hands-on activity to help students practice their understanding of the properties of matter. Students match a definition card to each label heading, then check their answers. Next, they sort the cards below the headings, determining whether each property of matter is an extensive physical property, an intensive physical property, or a chemical property of matter. The set includes category labels, definition cards for matching to the labels, error control car
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
DNA and RNA Presentation - Steps of Protein Synthesis Lesson - Sub plans Slides
DNA and RNA - Amino Acids to Proteins - Boom Cards Synthesis Lesson - Audio Our boom cards activity is for differentiated and self-paced learning about DNA and RNA. Protein Synthesis is simplified with step-by-step visuals paired with teacher-led audio. This genetics lesson introduces the roles of DNA (chromosomes) , mRNA, ribosomes, and tRNA. Perfect for middle to high school students.What you get!23 Slides Boom Cards Lesson with Audio21 Questions Easel Digital Assessment ( Quiz / Review Assign
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
CROCODILE - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation including video snippets
NOTE - 10 video snippets included to enhance the text. Presentation suitable for all ages including adult education.GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS TO ENGAGE!I have found that presenting learners with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, mai
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
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Modeling Coquina Formation
The word “coquina” is Spanish for “tiny shell” and is the name given to organic sedimentary rocks that are a mixture of shell fragments and quartz grains (sand) held together by calcium carbonate. It is essentially a rare form of limestone. In this hands-on lab, students will use pasta shells and glue to simulate the lithification of coquina.
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5th - 12th
Cell Cycle Digital Drag & Drop Activity
Whether you are teaching virtual, face to face, or hybrid, students love digital learning activities! You can use this as a stand alone exercise and assign it to them in Google Classroom or other platform such as Schoology. (directions are included for creating an assignment) If your students are using a digital notebook you can insert this as an interactive page. Answer key included. INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT with digital activities!There are so many awesome things about this product that you
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7th - 12th
Homeostasis Lab
In this laboratory activity, students investigate homeostasis by measuring their internal temperatures before and after submerging their hand in a bucket of ice.
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
SOUTHERN Hemisphere Constellation Viewfinder | Star Wheel | Space | Astronomy
This printable Constellation Viewfinder for kids will ignite the curiosity of young stargazers! ✨Embark on a journey through the southern hemisphere skies with this enchanting viewfinder. It brings the magic of constellations right into the palms of tiny hands.Your little ones will venture into the cosmos and discover twelve splendid southern hemisphere constellations. From the graceful Crus (Southen Cross) to the mighty Scorpius.I've made it even more exciting by pairing each constellation with
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1st - 9th
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Cell Respiration Drag and Drop Interactive Digital Activity
Whether you are teaching virtually, hybrid, or face to face, increase student engagement with this drag and drop activity! Make the components of cell respiration easier to understand for your students. Use this exercise as a page in your interactive digital notebook or as a stand alone digital activity. Directions are included as to how to post this in Google Classroom as an assignment. This product is customizable so that you can edit the components included whether you are teaching fewer or
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7th - 12th
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Botany - 60 Plants: identification by leaf shape, 3-Part Cards
This resource will guide students to identify and name different plants based on their leaf shape. You can print as many or as few as your students need. Including 60 types of leaves. All images are isolated leaves on white background.Leaf list: lotus, Indian pennywort, radish, mint, oak, kale, lettuce, pumpkin, arrowhead, ivy, caladium, cassava, grape, papaya, maple, monstera, basil, grass, bamboo, frangipani, banana, rose, bodhi, beech, and more.If you are teaching a unit on plants or plant t
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PreK - 12th
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LIONS - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets
A COMPLETE MINI-LESSON ON AFRICA’S CATS! THE LION - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation., 7 video snippets.INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN CAT PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets.AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracalThis POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK!Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and suppor
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
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Challenge: Model an Atom from the Periodic Table (Classroom or Remote Learning)
Assign a copy of this google slide show to students. They can work alone, in pairs, or small groups. Challenge students to model an atom of more than one element. Copy and paste the key symbols to create an atom model. Students will use their knowledge of the periodic table to figure out the correct amount of protons, neutrons, and electrons for an atom of their choice. If you want students to model multiple elements, then simply copy and paste the blank template a few more times before assignin
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6th - 10th
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HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Grouping Cards: The Animal Kingdom (With Fun Facts!)
Did you know that the longest-living insect is the queen termite, which has been known to live for 50 years? Or that the speed of a mantis shrimp's punch can generate enough heat to briefly make the surrounding water as hot as the surface of the sun? These grouping cards aren't just for practical purposes--they are also filled with awe-inspiring facts about the animals on them!When putting students into groups, grouping cards are so handy! I made these cards specifically so they are educational
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3rd - 12th
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Botany - Plant identification/ Leaf Flashcards: 60 leaves on white background
Including 60 types of leaves, isolated leaves on white background.Leaf list: lotus, Indian pennywort, radish, mint, oak, kale, lettuce, pumpkin, arrowhead, ivy, caladium, cassava, grape, parsley, maple, monstera, basil, grass, bamboo, frangipani, banana, rose, bodhi, beech...If you are doing a plant themed unit, go beyond just the basics of plant parts and plant life-cycles and dive into an interesting and in-depth look at leaf shapes and how we can use the leaf shapes to identify plants.If you
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PreK - 9th
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SKINK - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including 5 video snippets
THE SKINK - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation includes five video snippets. The POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader or listener … THINK!Questions are asked, continually engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Author’s original photos enhance and support the text. Comprehension skills expand by applying what is read to future projects and class work. Group discussions are made exciting and inspire all to participate.Encourages the use of the dictionary. Vocabulary devel
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
GIRAFFE - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets
THE GIRAFFE - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation including seven video snippets.INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets.AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracalThis POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK! and THINKS some more!Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and support
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education
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RHINO - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets
Rhino - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including 5 video snippetsGREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE!I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with p
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
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AFRICAN ANIMALS: Caracal - PowerPoint Presentation
A COMPLETE MINI-LESSON ON AFRICA’S CATS! THE CARACAL - PowerPoint Presentation INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL PRESENTATIONSContain further information, more photos and possible video snippets AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats:- lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracal GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERS! This presentation is designed…as non-fiction reading exercise,/ reading comprehension an independent or small group mini lesson,study skills practic
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
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