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Middle school basic principles center microsofts
Observations Vs. Inferences And How To Tell Them Apart
Observations and Inferences And How To Tell Them Apart
This item consists of activities to help students learn how to create and distinguish between observations and inferences.
Included in Observations and Inferences and How To Tell Them Apart:
2 Power Point presentations to use with your students
Two versions of a printable notes page that can be given to your students to help explain the differences between observations and inferences
An activity that requires students create observations
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle Digital Interactive and Printable Activities
Graphing for Middle School Science | Bar Graphs and Line Graphs Activity
Make introducing graphs fun and easy! This bar and line graph activity scaffolds creating bar graphs and line graphs, so it makes graphing a breeze! The bar graphs use a seek and find picture for students to gather information to graph. It also makes a fun color sheet for students when they are done! There are a total of 3 bar graphs for students to create and 2 line graphs for students to create. This is a No Prep activity! Just print and go!Includes- data for 2 bar graphs and 1 for students to
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Interpreting Science Graphs Activity
The thumbnails aren't showing up right. Everything will look nice when you download it :) This is a collection of 27 graphs with analyzing questions that correspond with each. In my science classroom, I had each student work on one, and then we rotated, so kids were able to see each graph. I laminated each sheet and had kids write their answers on notebook paper. These questions analyze:
Hypothesis and if they are supported by the data or not
Independent/Dependent variables
Bias
Interpreting gra
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5th - 8th
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Genes, DNA, Chromosomes Article
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genes, DNA, and chromosomes - their structures functions within the cell and within the body. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Genetics and Heredity Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genetics, heredity, genes, patterns of inheritance, genotypes, phenotypes, dominant gene, recessive genes, etc. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcemen
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Scientific Measurement Activities - Mini Metric Olympics
The mini-metric Olympics is an awesome, silly, engaging activity to help students build scientific tool and measurement skills. Students compete in teams to do different measurement activities! They perform the following:
1. The Cotton Ball Shot Put
2. A Javelin Straw Throw
3. A Marble Grab (for measuring mass)
4. Footing it with the best (for measuring a footprint on graph paper)
5. Paper Plate Discus
6. Sponge Squeeze (measure the amount of water)
This is a great beginning of the year acti
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5th - 9th
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Living vs. Nonliving PowerPoint and Student Notes Page
This is a Power Point presentation discussing basic information about the differences between living and nonliving things. The presentation includes the definitions of both living and nonliving, some examples for each, explanations of the 7 characteristics of life (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), and 20 pictures for students to classify as either living or nonliving. The zipped file also includes a student notes page for students to record t
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K - 7th
Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities
This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align
Grades:
5th - 9th
Excretory System Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Excretory System The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforce
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Matter Super Bundle (PowerPoints, Worksheets, Sorting, Review)
This MATTER SUPER BUNDLE includes EVERYTHING you will need to teach matter in your science block. Properties of Matter, Mass and Volume, States of Matter, and Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter are all covered in these engaging and READY TO PRINT activities. Introduce each section with an animated PowerPoint. Each PowerPoint is accompanied by guided notes. The notes will double as a study guide once they are completed. There are worksheets, foldables, and word/picture sorts included as well
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3rd - 6th
Graph Interpretation Practice
I created this worksheet as a review for students entering my science classes after a long summer of taking selfies. It also helps me assess their incoming knowledge and determine if they need more practice. Students are asked to analyze and interpret data for 7 graphs (line, bar and pie). I have uploaded this in a .docx format so you can modify and differentiate the questions to meet your students' and classroom needs. ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED. Enjoy!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Basic Principles Review Bundle
Microorganisms Introduction PowerPoint and Quiz
A highly visual and interactive PowerPoint and quiz on microorganisms that looks at bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. It’s perfect for introducing this microscopic science topic or as a quick lesson recap.
Contents
- Slides 1 – 4: Introduction
- Slides 5 – 11: Meet The Bacteria
- Slides 12 – 17: Meet The Virus
- Slides 18 – 21: Meet The Fungi
- Slides 22 – 27: Meet The Protists (Protozoa & Algae)
- Slides 28 – 49: Microorganisms Quiz
- Slide 50: Conclusion
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Science Morning Work Prompts
This set includes 10 weeks of daily thought-provoking science journal prompts. These prompts are a great way to integrate science, math, research skills, and writing. Your download will include a PowerPoint presentation of prompts and an answer key. Try out 1 week free! The preview includes all of week #1!I like using these prompts as "welcome work" when students first come in to class, but there are many other ways you could incorporate these prompts: science centers, homework, early finishers,
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4th - 8th
Gravity and Friction Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension about the forces of gravity and friction. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reference Points Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension introducing reference points and changes in motion. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page long and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Measuring Matter Lab Stations
This is a lab activity with 12 different stations in which students will practice measurement skills (length, mass, weight, volume of liquids, volume of regular and irregular objects, Many of the stations include hands-on opportunities for students to practice using a ruler, triple beam balance, spring scale and a graduated cylinder. Data collection sheet for students is included!
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5th - 10th
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Experimental Design (TEKS 5.6D)
Sure, your students can explain the forces of gravity, friction, and magnetism inside and out. But can they identify which of these forces is being tested in an experiment? Can they articulate the difference between independent and dependent variables? Can they justify the need for repeated time trials?
Experimental design questions are notoriously difficult for elementary school students. Use this activity for students to thoroughly practice these concepts before the big test. This powerpoint
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4th - 6th
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Allele Genotype Phenotype Practice 1
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is basic genetics coding and interpreting practice with alleles, genotypes, phenotypes, heterozygous, homozygous, dominant and recessive. They learn interpret traits charts and apply their understandings. This practice is important leading up punnett squares. It scaffholds the basics to ensure that students are successful when they move on to using punnett squares to predict genotypes and phenotypes of offspring.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
28 Scientific Method & Metric Measurement Stations using hardware; EDITABLE
Practice, review or assess your students ability to measure in metrics and their comprehension of the parts of the scientific method. Students answer questions about sample experiments and then measure volume (solid and liquid), length, temperature, and mass in this simple stations lab. Use things easily found around your house or in a hardware store (nails, screws, bolts, washers, sand, etc). Of the 28 stations, the last 4 are challenge stations where students measure density and a more comp
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5th - 9th
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Forms of Energy SUPER BUNDLE
This Forms of Energy SUPER BUNDLE contains everything you will need to teach different Forms of Energy. INCLUDED:Distance Learning OptionsPowerPoint with Guided NotesVocabulary Flashcards/Posters/BookletsScience Notebook ActivitiesSorting Activities with Recording SheetsIllustrated WorksheetsActive Reading PassagesColor By NumbersQuestion MazeSet of Word Wall PostersJeopardy Review! GameSet of Vocabulary PuzzlesVocabulary AssessmentRelay RaceHEAT TRANSFER RESOURCES:PowerPoint with Guided NotesAc
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3rd - 6th
MASS, VOLUME AND DENSITY Complete LAB UNIT Student Guides and Data Charts
Let’s make measuring fun while learning mass, mass of liquids, volume, water displacement, density of solids, and the density of liquids. Each of the three main concepts are introduced and then there are many lab activities to reinforce them. This unit includes instructional pages, clear graphics, data charts, and activity pages with answers. This comprehensive, ready to go unit can be used as interactive Google slides, printed out in a packet, pasted into an interactive notebook or made into
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Back to School MEASUREMENT UNIT BUNDLE of 18 Activities Practice Review
Mechanical Potential Kinetic Energy Practice
This practice activity provides students with simple, but important practice with mechanical energy, potential energy and kinetic energy. Students analyze pictures and scenarios and identify the energy form or energy transformation taking place. The practice is best used after the "Energy Powerpoint" and the "Energy Guided Notes". I find it important to scaffhold the practice - to do a few of each type of problem together as a class, some with partners/groups, and maybe some individual. The prac
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5th - 9th
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Journey on the Rock Cycle PowerPoint (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic Rocks)
This is a Power Point presentation discussing basic information about the rock cycle - igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rock, the processes that result in the formation of each kinds of rocks, etc. Each type of rock is explained in detail, along with diagrams of the processes and several real-life example pictures. Key vocabulary includes: igneous, intrusive igneous, extrusive igneous, sedimentary, sediments, weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, lithification, and metamor
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Forces Newton's 3rd Law: Balloon Rocket Lab
This is a great hands-on laboratory experiment in which the students explore forces, specifically Newton's 3rd Law of Motion - action and reaction forces. In the activity, students build balloon rockets with the goal of experiencing action and reaction forces. The lab report is engaging and rigorous. It is a perfect activity for active young adults! Students follow the scientific method in creating hypotheses, recording data and observations, analyzing results and forming conclusions. In foll
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5th - 8th
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