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Free general science Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources
Force and Newton's Laws of Motion FREE Activity
Need an alternate assessment of your force and Newton's laws of motion unit? Check out this choice homework FREE activity to use in your classroom. Students will choose from nine different assignments to show what they know regarding Isaac Newton, weight, mass, friction, gravity, inertia, balanced and unbalanced forces, and Newton's first, second, and third laws of motion. Like this resource? Check out the unit and save over 20% by clicking here. Students will: Design a multiple choice testIdent
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Force and Motion Unit
Physical and Chemical Changes FREE Activity
Reinforce and review changing states of matter using this FREE student choice homework or activity board. Each of the 9 activities will have students demonstrate their understanding of physical and chemical changes. This activity is perfect for sub plans, homework assignments, or a formative assessment on how matter changes. There are 2 versions included to allow you to give out as a choice homework assignment or as an enrichment activity for students that finish their work quickly. A rubric is
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Physical and Chemical Changes Unit
Cell Organelles Activity
This print and digital activity reinforces student knowledge of the parts and functions of plant and animal cells. Students will label and summarize the parts and functions of the cells. There are two versions of the activity to allow you to differentiate among your students. After completing this activity, students will better understand the location of organelles within the plant and animal cells. Like this plant and animal cell activity? Check out the cells bundle and save 20% by clicking her
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4th - 6th
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MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Plant and Animal Cells Unit
Metric Conversions Chart Free
Help students remember how to convert units in the metric system using these metric conversions posters. This science bulletin board set includes two mnemonic devices to teach students to convert metric units. Posters are also included to show students the largest and smallest units and how to convert the units. Like this metric conversion chart? Check out my metric conversion unit here. This metric conversions bulletin board set includes: Teacher instructions on how to use this poster setTwo ve
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Metric System Measurement Activities
Lab Safety Worksheet Free
Introduce and review lab safety rules with your science students using this free worksheet. Students will review the important lab safety rules and concepts learned in the classroom and display their knowledge by filling in the graphic organizer. Like this free lab safety activity? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. This lab safety activity includes: Sneak peek in my classroom: Tips and details on using this resource with my students. Student graphic organizer worksheetAnswer keyS
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Lab Safety Activities
Types of Graphs Digital Activity FREE
Teach your distance learning students about the types of graphs using this FREE digital notebook. Students will learn about the bar graph, circle graph or pie chart, and the line graph using this remote learning lesson. After reading about each type of graph, students will answer questions to interpret the data given from each one. Like this FREE digital graphing activity? Check out more science skills lessons here. Students will:Learn about different types of graphs and their usesBar graphCircl
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4th - 6th
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Engineering Design Process FREE Classroom Decor and Lesson
Teach your students about the Engineering Design Process using these FREE classroom decor posters and lesson. Students will learn the steps of the Engineering Design Process as you use the presentation to introduce it to your students. Students can take notes using the graphic organizer to demonstrate understanding of the process. Students can use the classroom decor posters to reference throughout the year. Like the Engineering Design Process Lesson and Posters? Check out other science classroo
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4th - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-1
Exercise and the Human Body
Celebrate National Fitness Month or enhance your unit on the human body systems with this activity that highlights how exercise helps improve the human body's overall structure. This activity has print and digital options that walk students through the function of ten body systems, how they work together to maintain homeostasis, and how exercise helps to strengthen, keep the body healthy, and protect it from diseases. Like this activity? It is included in my HUMAN BODY BUNDLE. Check it out and s
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
States of Matter FREE Activity
Add this free choice assignment worksheet to your states of matter unit! This free states of matter activity includes 9 activities for students to independently work on to reinforce their knowledge of the characteristics of a solid, liquid, and gas. The variety of activities will help students strengthen and apply knowledge about the 3 states of matter. Like this free states of matter activity? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here! Students will: Demonstrate their knowledge of the ch
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: States of Matter Unit with Worksheets, Activities, Experiments, Projects
Winds Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This power point presentation goes over how winds are formed and what they do for us. It also goes over the major wind belts and calm areas. I have used this presentation in late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Discussed:
-wind
-anemometer
-wind-chill factor
- local winds
- sea breeze
- land breeze
- global winds
- global convection currents
- Coriolis effect
- doldrums
- horse latitudes
- trade winds
- prevailing westerlies
- polar easterlies
- jet streams
This presentatio
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5th - 9th, Higher Education
Electromagnetic Spectrum FREE Activity
If you are teaching your students about the electromagnetic spectrum, then you'll want this free, fun activity for your classroom. Print out the poster to hang on your wall while students work in groups to learn about the frequency, uses, where each form of electromagnetic radiation is found, and examples. Like this activity? Check out my electromagnetic spectrum lesson here. Students will: work collaboratively with one anotherresearch to learn about electromagnetic radiationwhere each form of e
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5th - 7th
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4-PS3-2
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Emergency Middle School Science Sub Plans and Reading Comprehension w/ answers
Perfect for last minute lesson plans or emergency sub plans. Essay is 400 words and has five comprehension questions. Answers are also provided for ease of grading.This essay is a comprehensive look at the topic of submarine volcanoes, which are geological features that form beneath the ocean's surface. The essay discusses how these volcanoes are formed, how they are studied, and their impacts on the Earth's ecosystem and climate. It also touches on the dangers that submarine volcanoes can pose,
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
Magnet Free Digital Activity
Teach students about magnetism using this free print, digital, and video activity. Students will learn what a magnet is, how magnetism works, magnetic fields, magnetic domains, and how to destroy a magnet. This activity can be used as a whole class activity as you discuss the 7-minute teacher-created video or individually assign to each student by sharing the video link, or Google Form that has the video embedded. Like this free magnet activity? Check out the unit on magnetism and save 20% by cl
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3rd - 6th
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Series Circuit Activity
Demonstrate student knowledge of electricity and the series circuit using this print, digital and hands-on activity. Students will use their inquiry thinking skills to create a simple circuit. Working together, students will be able to better understand how the series circuit is designed and how it works. You can easily assess student knowledge of circuits through their answers to the comprehension questions. Like this series circuit lesson? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here.Stude
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4th - 6th
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4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Acids and Bases FREE Activity
Reinforce student knowledge of acids and bases using this free activity. Students will demonstrate their understanding of acids, bases, and the pH scale by completing these choice assignments. Students choose from 9 different activities that fit their different learning styles. Use this free acids and bases activity as a homework assignment, sub plans, or formative assessment. A rubric is included for easy grading! Like this free activity? Check out the engaging, hands-on acids and bases unit an
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Atomic Number Counting Atoms Activity
Teach students about atomic number using this print or digital activity. This activity is the perfect addition to your atoms and elements unit allowing students to identify the atomic number using information from the atom. Students will read to learn how to identify the atomic number and then practice to demonstrate mastery. Like this atomic number activity? Check out the atoms and elements unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Use the parts of an atom to identify the atomic number
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Structure of the Atom Unit
Apples to Apples Science Game - Rocks and Minerals Edition! (Science Vocabulary)
Similar to the very popular game, Apples to Apples, this is a science version I created with a focus on geology basics of rocks and minerals. This is best used as an ADD ON to my already existing Apples to Apples Science Inquiry Game:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apples-to-Apples-Science-Inquiry-Game-Middle-School-Science-Games-1265859
The above mentioned version has 60 cards so this is a great addition to that version! This Rock and Minerals Edition has 24 cards total, 6 on each
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4th - 10th
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Anatomy of the Heart Diagram Label and Color Middle School Biology
The Anatomy of the Heart is quite complex. Sometimes it can feel like hard work to engage students in reviewing key terms for the parts of the heart. The Anatomy of the Heart Diagram Labelling and Coloring pages will help students consolidate learning of the heart's role in the Cardiovascular System. It also ensures students have a beautiful diagram of the internal and external parts of the heart to glue into their books and use for later study.What this resource includes:- 1 page of the anatom
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7th - 9th
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MS-LS1-3
Simple Machines FREE Activity
Engage your learners during your simple machines unit with this choice homework activity. There are nine activities for your students to complete that are related to work, power, level, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and wedge. This activity is great as a homework assignment but can also be used in class as an enrichment activity, for fast finishers, or as an extension to your unit. I have also used this as sub plans in a pinch!
Like this activity? Check out the unit and save 20
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4th - 6th
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Rocks and Minerals Review Game
Review rocks and minerals with your students using this fun activity designed to assess students' understanding of types of rocks, the rock cycle, and minerals. Students will reinforce their knowledge of different rock types, such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, as well as the rock cycle, mineral hardness identification test, characteristics, and formation of each type of rock. Students will review:Rock types; igneous, sedimentary, metamorphicRock cycleMineralsMineral Hardness Identifi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Agriculture - Biology - Photosynthesis - Free Sample Pack
3 free samples of our Agriculture - / Biology - Photosynthesis printables including:AlphaBoxes worksheet,Find-A-Word puzzle,Standard Crossword.Suits CTE, Agriculture, Biology, Soil Science, Plant Systems, Life Science, Environmental Science, Cellular Respiration, School Garden, Farming, General Science and other related subjects. Suggested for Years 7-10+ / ages 12-17.Please try this free sample pack from one of our Bundles (see more below).Rough Blobby Shapes Online:RBS Newsletter - Sign up fo
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-6
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Also included in: Agriculture - Biology - Photosynthesis - Bundle
Science: Monster DNA worksheet activity (Biology/Genetics)
Fun classroom activity involving genetics, art, and of course, making monsters. Students learn scientific terms like allele, mutation, and incomplete dominance while using random chance in an activity to come up with weird wild monsters with varied DNA. Students are encouraged to draw their monsters using their genetic profiles and at the end of the lesson, students can post their creations and get a sense of genetic diversity visually by seeing all of the monsters but also seeing that many mons
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5th - 8th
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Science and Engineering Practices: Water Cycle
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ️the ☔Water Cycle☔!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (170-minutes total!)✨Teacher instructions✨Materials list✨Answer key------------------------------------------Why S.E.P.s?★Give students multiple ways to demonstrate learning★Allow students to DO science rather than memorize information★Differentiate instruction f
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Ecosystems and Feeding Relationships Bingo
A bingo game designed to help students learn the key vocabulary and definitions used when learning about ecology, ecosystems and feeding relationships between organisms. Includes the following key terms and definitions:1. producer 2. consumer 3. predator 4. prey 5. carnivore6. herbivore7. omnivore8. ecosystem9. organism 10. population 11. community 12. scavenger13. decomposer14. habitat15. food chain16. food webHow to Play:1. Provide each student with a bingo sheet. Laminate a class set
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4th - 8th
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