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Science Common Core RST.6-8.3 resources
Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning
Updated to Include Distance Learning Options. Each article sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides for paperless classrooms / distance learning. Don't fear, get your emergency secondary science sub plans right here! This bundle contains 52 SCIENCE ARTICLES with questions and full answer keys at 44% OFF the price of them separately. A whole year's worth of s
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7th - 12th
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Classification Lab on Dichotomous Keys - Classification of Living Things
In this dichotomous key classification lab activity, students will rotate through stations using 3 different dichotomous keys in order to classify 27 different invertebrates and vertebrates. As students become masters of classification keys, they will have fun exploring the classification of living things. All pictures and diagrams needed for the activity are included.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless d
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM - Print and Digital
Save time and energy with this no-prep, PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM bundle! This print and digital curriculum includes all of the lessons, notes, labs, activities, practice worksheets, STEM activities, projects, quizzes, review games and exams you need to teach an entire year of Physical Science. Every major Physical Science unit will be covered and are listed below. Click on the links below to see a preview of each unit.Topics Included in this Bundle:►INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE ►FORCE AND
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8th - 11th
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MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
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Scientific Method Task Cards
This set of 45 task cards is designed to teach, review, and reinforce the APPLICATION of the scientific method. Students will write hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, describe experimental and control groups, read tables and graphs, form conclusions, make predictions, and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This resource is perfect for distance lea
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Protein Synthesis Translation Activity
This activity is designed to help our students master the concepts of transcription and translation. The details of these concepts are very difficult for many of our students. This activity provides a visual method of teaching students how the information stored in DNA produces traits and characteristics in living organisms. Using a DNA template, students will transcribe mRNA, and translate the information to create a “mystery organism.” Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the p
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
This NO PREP, PRINTABLE, EDITABLE, AND DIGITAL Biology Curriculum contains everything you need for an entire year of Biology! For less than $3 a day, you can save your time, energy, and sanity. Each of the 20 Complete Units includes a teaching PowerPoint presentation, notes, labs, homework assignments, task cards, daily quizzes, activities, worksheets, review games and unit tests. Resources are included in both printable and digital formats. Keep scrolling to see the list of 20 bundles. This cur
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-7
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Genetics Unit Bundle Mendelian and Non Mendelian Genetics Punnett Squares
This genetics bundle includes everything you need to teach this unit. Students will learn about Mendel's experiments, the laws of inheritance, Mendelian and nonmendelian genetics, Punnett squares, mutations, and genetic disorders. Includes multiple practice problem worksheets: Punnett squares, monohybrids, dihybrids, incomplete dominance, codominance, pedigree tables, sex-linkage, blood types, and multiple alleles. Complete list of topics/concepts covered can be found below. Many of the resourc
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Cell Structure and Function Bundle Cell Organelles Cellular Transport Cells
This Cell Structure Bundle has you covered from start to finish. It covers the history of cell studies, the cell theory, characteristics of living organisms, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the cell organelles found in both animals and plants, and cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, active and passive transport).In short, this complete teaching unit includes everything you need to teach a unit on Cells to your life science or biology students. Resources are available in BOTH printable and
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Dichotomous Key Activity
This hands-on (printable and digital) activity will ensure that your students become experts on using and building dichotomous classification keys. Students will first use an included classification key to identify the leaves of cone bearing plants, followed by a second activity that requires students to construct their own key to classify 12 different primates.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Scientific Method Bundle - Activities - Worksheets - Student Workbook!
Start your year off with a BANG with these AWESOME, time tested, science teacher approved scientific method labs, PPT, task cards, reading/homework worksheets, review sheets, and quiz. That's EVERYTHING you'll need to teach the scientific method and you'll have a blast doing it! You'll have your pick with these 4 labs, try a new one each year! This bundle now includes a STUDENT WORKBOOK and TEACHER WORKBOOK (key). If you haven't tried teaching with workbooks- it may be time to try it. It is LI
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6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Dihybrid Crosses Punnett Squares Practice Worksheets
Genetics Practice Problem Worksheet on the Dihybrid (Two-factor) Cross. This is a 6-page worksheet of 12 dihybrid, or two factor, genetics practice problems. Both printable and digital versions are included. The worksheet provides extra practice for beginning genetics students. Students will determine the genotypes of the parents, fill in the 16 box Punnett squares, and answer questions about the probability of obtaining various offspring. Suitable for Biology or Life Science students in gra
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8th - 12th
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HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Practice Problem Bundle - Punnett Squares
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Science Skills Mega Bundle: Graphing, Concept Mapping, Scientific Method, Metric System, Scientific Measurement, Lab Safety, Significant Digits, Analyzing Data, Graphic Organizers, Scientific Notation, Scientific Writing, and More!After many years of teaching, I have come to realize that what my students need the most is a solid foundation in the science skills. If I can teach them the skills of science, then the rest of my school year flows along very nicely.This bundle contains all of my le
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7th - 11th
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Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
This complete teaching unit on classification and taxonomy includes everything you need to teach this unit to your life science or biology students. Many of the resources are available in BOTH printable and digital formats. Resources include a 71-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, teacher notes, printable and digital student notes, labs, dichotomous classification keys, classification task cards, kingdoms card sort game, homework assignments, review
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8th - 12th
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HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Virus and Bacteria Bundle
It's all here! This bundle contains everything you need to teach a quality unit on viruses and bacteria to your biology or life science students. From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. All resources in this bundle are printable, and many of the resources in this bundle are available in Google Apps (Google Slides and Google Forms) digital versions.What is included in this bundle? ( Items
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8th - 11th
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Changes in Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Station Activity
Need a chemistry lab that teaches your students to identify chemical and physical changes AND aligns to Common Core standards? Your students will love this engaging, student-centered Changes in Matter: Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes station activity!Included in Purchase:★ 12 FULLY EDITABLE Lab Activities ★ Blank template to customize as needed★ EDITABLE Student Answer Document (follows Common Core standards)★ Answer Key★ Pictures to guide in set-up of lab stations★ Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
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Force and Motion Unit
Teach your students about force and Newton's Laws of Motion using over one hundred pages of hands on activities, demonstrations, classroom posters, science text, STEM projects, and an assessment to complete your physical science unit. It will teach and assess your students about different forces and Newton's 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Laws of Motion. Like this unit? Check out my physical science curriculum and save 20%!Students will learn: Different forces such as balanced and unbalanced forces, inertia
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6th - 8th
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5-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-1
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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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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4th - 7th
Graphing Practice Activity - Science Line Graphs, Data Analysis and Graphing
Graphing is a fundamental "must-have" skill in a science class. These practice problems will provide your students with a solid foundation and/or review of the basics of constructing line graphs. Further, students will practice analyzing data and using graphs to make predictions. If applicable to your teaching situation, you can have students complete their work in a digital Google Apps format. What is included in this resource?Editable and Printable 3-page student handoutPaperless Digital Vers
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Great Minds in Science - 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning
Updated for distance learning. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for paperless online learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. When we teach science, the important scientific figures behind the science are only mentioned in a cursory way. My Great Minds in Science Series of 19 ARTICLES functions to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discoveri
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Ecology Bundle
In this Ecology Bundle, students will learn about habitats and niches, biotic and abiotic factors, the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion, food chains and food webs, levels of ecological organization, climate zones, and so much more. See complete list below. PRINTABLE, EDITABLE, DIGITAL.In short, this complete teaching unit includes everything you need to teach an introductory ecology unit to your life science or biology students. Resources are available in BOTH printable and digital formats
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8th - 11th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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