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Gifted Goals Self-Reflection and Tracking Form

By Better Connections in Education

As educators who are passionate about nurturing gifted individuals, we always aim to create a learning environment that fosters growth and development. While we closely monitor the progress of our students, it's equally important for them to develop

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Classroom Forms

$1.50

Online Resource
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Cell Theory & Levels of Organization Bundle

By Better Connections in Education

Everything you need to teach the cell theory and levels of organization in living things:- Cell Theory Stations (including directions for a free simulator for those without microscopes)- Cell Theory Graphic Organizer/Cornell Notes and Processing

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

$11.00

$9.00

Bundle

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Middle School Halloween (Fun Variables Practice and "Ways of Knowing")

By Better Connections in Education

Students are often so excited about Halloween that it can be hard for them to engage in learning activities. This year, work with that excitement, not against it!This two-part activity helps students build their ability to interpret non-fiction

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Heat Transfer Bundle

By Better Connections in Education

Use these products together to help your students build science process skills and an enduring understanding of heat transfer.

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

$12.00

$9.60

Bundle

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Engage in Citizen Science (Gifted Science)

By Better Connections in Education

Citizen Science is an ideal way for gifted science students to engage in the practice of science. I've created a guide to help learners choose a citizen science project that is right for them, then process that project through the lens of their

Subjects:

Science, Gifted and Talented, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$4.00

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Law of Conservation of Energy Cornell Notes

By Better Connections in Education

After your scientists have constructed an understanding of energy transfers, it's time for to help them grasp the Law of Conservation of Energy. This can be a daunting task, but there's no need to worry - I've created a well-thought-out explanation

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

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Inherited Traits (an intro to genetics with sub plan)

By Better Connections in Education

Give your students a foundation for understanding genetics and natural selection with this computer model of inherited traits! Sub instructions are included.How do I use this?Simply assign your students the provided Google Slide deck. You know

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

$2.50

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Experimental Design (Variables and Fair Test) Cornell Notes

By Better Connections in Education

After your scientists have carried out experiments, it's time for them to develop a sophisticated vocabulary to express their understanding of variables and the criteria for conducting fair tests. Moving from a general and abstract understanding to

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

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Cellular Respiration Investigation (Hands-On Lab Activity)

By Better Connections in Education

Cellular respiration can be measured indirectly using these step-by-step instructions and BTB (available in most science supply closets or for about $6 from an online retailer). Print a student handout or share the Google slide deck with your

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

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Levels of Organization in Living Things (Works as Sub Assignment)

By Better Connections in Education

This activity is designed to teach the levels of organization from atoms to organisms in a memorable and engaging way. The directions are clear enough to be self-paced, making it a great stand-alone activity for a guest instructor or small group

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
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Cell Theory Stations (including free simulator link and directions)

By Better Connections in Education

The development of the cell theory is a wonderful example of scientific ideas building on each other and improving as technology allows for better observations. Help your students build an understanding of how science ideas develop over time with

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Photosynthesis Simulator (includes free link & sub instructions)

By Better Connections in Education

Photosynthesis can be hard to investigate in the middle school science classroom - this simulator is here to save the day! Students manipulate light received by a plant and measure the oxygen output in this step-by-step lesson with embedded

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
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Heat Transfer Observation Stations

By Better Connections in Education

Transfer of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation can be so abstract for students to conceptualize that they have a hard time building an enduring understanding. Help them out with these easy to set up stations that provide

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Simulator (includes free link & sub instructions)

By Better Connections in Education

This simulation guides to students to understand that balanced forces do not lead to a change in motion, but unbalanced forces cause a change in speed or direction. The lesson leads students through a simulator with directions clear enough for a

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Natural Selection Simulator (includes free link & sub instructions)

By Better Connections in Education

Students can't observe how actual animals' traits help them survive and reproduce inside your classroom. Thankfully, a high-quality simulator can allow students to make these observations, with the help of these step-by-step instructions and

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Warmer & Cooler Substances (includes free link & sub note)

By Better Connections in Education

In order to develop a strong understanding of convection, students need to understand the difference between warmer and cooler substances. This resources guides students, step-by-step, to visualize the energy and density differences between warmer

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Simulations

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Heat Transfer Simulator (includes link to free simulator)

By Better Connections in Education

Heat transfer is a fundamental concept in science - let's make sure your students build a strong foundation! This resource guides students through a simulator in a step-by-step manner that enables them to build an understanding that heat energy

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Infrared Radiation Investigation (with Marshmallows)

By Better Connections in Education

How are young scientists even going to understand infrared radiation if they're not roasting marshmallows? This Google slide deck provides clear instructions and leverages a fun activity to review variables, analyze data, and think through this

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Middle School Science Thanksgiving (Fun Variables Practice & "Ways of Knowing")

By Better Connections in Education

If you're looking for a fun reading and variables activity leading up to Thanksgiving, I've got you covered! This lesson can be self-paced or used to facilitate class discussion, depending on the needs of you and your students.This two-part

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Laws and Theories Cornell Notes with Embedded Processing

By Better Connections in Education

It is important to teach your students that science theories are not simply ideas that someone comes up with in a single moment. Science theories do not grow up and become science laws - they just have different jobs. To help your students remember

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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