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Basic principles handouts for Microsoft PowerPoint
Analyze & Interpret Experiment Data Lessons - Variables, Graphs, Analyze Results
Do your students adeptly analyze and interpret data from science experiments? It’s quite common for students to know how to conduct experiments, observe, and gather results, but also lack the data analysis skills to make meaning from their experiments. That problem is the inspiration behind this resource.STEM / NGSS Aligned Students are usually given the most experience with the first steps of the Scientific Method, but lack practice in the end stages. We often run out of steam or time performi
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5th - 8th
Groundwater - Notes - Demo - Diagramming Activity
ENGAGE your students on the topic of groundwater! Yes, groundwater! My students LOVE this section! Begin with a PPT jam packed with cool pictures and definitions of groundwater formations. Terms include: groundwater, aquifer, well, artesian well, water table, spring, hot spring, geyser, care, carbonic acid, stalagmite/ stalactite, sink hole. Student notes are in the form of fill-in-the-blank.Next, you'll do a demonstration for kids (preview) showing the difference between permeable and impermeab
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6th - 9th
Introduction to Minerals - PPT and Worksheets
Minerals do NOT have to be boring! This resource brings the definition of a mineral from blah to EXCITING. Introduce minerals by having students predict from a list which items are vs are not minerals. Students then take notes from a 20-slide (editable) PPT that goes through each part of the definition of a mineral- what it IS and what it ISN'T, including examples of everything! After notes, students re-visit their predictions of what is a mineral, and now that they KNOW, they can correct what
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Properties and Uses of Minerals BUNDLE - with Student Workbook
Energy & Work Unit
Is lesson planning just too much on top of teaching on top of grading on top of classroom management on top of *ahem* living your life? Get all the resources you need to teach energy either in person, hybrid, or virtual with this great value-for-money bundle! These resources will save you time, engage your students, and wow your administrators!NGSS Standards: MS-PS3-1 Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Writing a Hypothesis for Middle School
Guide your middle school students through writing a hypothesis for a scientific inquiry experiment! Using either a digital or print format, teach students step-by-step how to write a foolproof hypothesis. To make life easier before you start, all students should have a working knowledge of independent and dependent variables. All these notes are organized so they can be kept in a notebook and referred back to over and over! *Please note, this resource is NOT editable*This resource can be fully
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Writing a Hypothesis Bundle for Middle School
Codominance Genetic Inheritance PowerPoint (with 2 free handouts)
This updated presentation teaches students the pattern of codominant genetic inheritance. This is NOT a traditional PowerPoint presentation of a list of bullet points. This is an engaging multimedia presentation filled with an ongoing story, animations, and images to better assist with learning. Even better, you can preview the entire slideshow on my YouTube channel prior to purchase to make sure it suits your needs.Preview the entire PowerPoint on YouTubeAside from the PowerPoint presentation,
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8th - 12th
Identifying Variables - Independent, Dependent, and Control Variables
This is a simple introduction to identifying experiment variables: independent, dependent and control variables.In this lesson, students will: Define and practice identifying independent variable, dependent variable, and control variables and practice identifying variables.This download includes: Editable presentation in PPT and Google Slides versions (12 slides)Student Notes & Practice (2 pages)Answer key includedThis is part of a larger unit. Please view this before buying the individual p
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5th - 8th
Also included in: How to Identify Variables and Make a Line Graph Bundle
Cells Notes
This is a 38 slide PowerPoint presentation that introduces students to cells. It is completely editable and comes with a separate student version for fill-in. Topics covered include: Cell Theory (Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, Schwann, Schleiden, Virchow); Eukaryotes;Organelles;Difference between Plant and Animal Cells;Prokaryotes;Common Cell FeaturesEndosymbiosis (1 slide); Stem Cells/Differentiation (2 slides)The students are encouraged to use a highlighter or a colored pencil to highlight the organelle
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Biology Notes PowerPoint Bundle
Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties PPT and Student Notes
Matter - Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes: This PowerPoint is straightforward and exactly outlines and explains the difference between physical properties of matter and chemical properties of matter. Many examples are given of both. Physical properties are broken down into intensive vs extensive properties. Examples are given of both.Physical and chemical changes are explained in a simple and straightforward way. Many examples are given of both.Following the notes, students classify
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6th - 9th
Continental Drift and Seafloor Spreading
This resource provides a PPT introduction to both Wegener's theory of continental drift and Hess's seafloor spreading. PPT is 10 slides long, equipt with both background information, pictures, and animations. Two versions of notes included: One with blanks, and one with blanks filled in. Words are underlined in the PPT for students. Also included is a homework assignment on the Glomar Challenger. I like to give the students the homework ahead of time and make it due the day they take notes. This
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Lab Safety Package - Powerpoint, Contract Handout, Quiz, Card Game
Introducing your science students to Lab Safety and WHMIS ?
The following materials cover the basic lab safety rules, WHMIS and hazard symbols. Perfect for any intermediate/senior science class being introduced to the topic or reviewing safety procedures.
This Lab Safety Package comes with the following materials:
- 16 slide Powerpoint Presentation
- Fill-in-the-blank Student handout to follow along with PPT presentation (this handout is then used as the safety contract between you and the stud
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
20% off Bundle: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation PowerPoint presentations
This bundle contains 7 PowerPoint presentations on the topics of: 1) DNA and Replication (Preview on YouTube)PowerPointStudent handout (Word document)Student handout (PDF format) 2) Types of RNA (Preview on Youtube)PowerPointStudent handout (Word document)Student handout (PDF format)3) RNA Transcription (Preview on YouTube)PowerPointStudent handout (Word document)Student handout (PDF format) 4) Translation (Preview on YouTube)PowerPointStudent handout (Word document)Student handout (PDF format)
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6th - 12th
Atomic Structure Timeline Flip Book - Atomic Theory Activity & PPT
Atomic Theory Timeline Flipbook: Atomic structure can be dry - but not with this atomic structure flip-book!! Students will be engaged as you read, draw, and highlight your way through the structure of the atom! A PowerPoint presentation complete with student fill-in-the-blank note sheet introduces elements, element symbols, parts/charges of subatomic particles, quarks, particle accelerator and current model of atomic structure. Students will then cut, fold, read, highlight, and draw/color in a
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Atomic Theory Bundle with Student Workbook
Sex-Linked Inheritance Punnet Squares PowerPoint (student handout included)
This updated presentation teaches students the pattern of sex-linked inheritance. This is NOT a traditional PowerPoint presentation of a list of bullet points. This is an engaging multimedia presentation filled with video links, animations, and images to better assist with learning. Even better, you can preview the entire slideshow on my YouTube channel prior to purchase to make sure it suits your needs. Preview on YouTubeOn a side note, I have my students "role play" the conversations in the sl
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7th - 12th
Scientific Method and Identifying Variables Bundle
This is the first lesson from an introduction unit on analyzing and interpreting data from research or experiments. This lesson sets the foundation for the NGSS Practices that are integrated in performance expectations for the Disciplinary Core Ideas. In this lesson, students will: - Review the steps of the scientific method - Define and practice identifying independent variable, dependent variable, and control variables - Be introduced to new terminology (trials and theory)This download includ
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5th - 8th
The Naked Egg: An Engaging Scientific Inquiry Experiment
Do your students struggle with the scientific inquiry process? This highly engaging science experiment takes them through the steps of the scientific method while they explore how vinegar affects an egg. The activity/handout follows the classic "Naked Egg" experiment of submerging an egg in vinegar for 24 hours and observing how it loses its shell. This is perfect for students at the beginning phases of learning the scientific method or as a reinforcement/review. TONS OF FUN!Students will practi
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Coastal Erosion - Tides - Graphing Activity
Waves, tides, and the longshore current cause erosion of our coastline. But how do I engage my students with these seemingly boring topics? I've got you covered! This resource includes a PPT, fill-in-the-blank notes, and a tides graphing activity - using real tide information!Save yourself a headache with these print-and-go resources. ❤Included is a PowerPoint introduction to the forces at work shaping our coastlines: waves, longshore current, and tides, with fill-in the blank student note shee
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7th - 10th
Chemistry of Water PowerPoint (& free student handout)
Updated. New and Improved!The chemistry of water is very unique. As a result of water being polar, there are several properties that help influence the internal chemistry of life. This 19 slide PowerPoint will take you through these properties of water. Polar, cohesion, adhesion, solutions, solvents, solutes, the pH scale are all discussed. This is not a simple bullet point PowerPoint presentation. This PowerPoint is filled with images and animations to better aid comprehension. Best of all, you
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8th - 12th
Classification and Taxonomy PowerPoint (free handout included)
How is life classified? This PowerPoint explains the history of Carolus Linnaeus and binomial nomenclature. This PowerPoint is filled with engaging animations and pictures to enhance understanding. Better yet, you can preview the entire PowerPoint on my YouTube channel prior to purchase. This way you'll know for certain if this lesson will suit your needs. Here is the link:Preview on YouTubeAside from the PopwerPoint, I have included a fill in the blank style handout for your students to use as
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6th - 12th
Introduction to CER
Introduction to CER is a resource that will help you start your students off right in the process of learning to write CERs. CER stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning and is a concise way for students to think about and write about science. Once students learn to think and write in this format, they can use it for science essays, constructed response questions, and lab reports. The CER method also works well in other classes such as Social Studies.Here's what is included in this product:A 10-sli
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology CER Bundle
Organelles of the Cell PowerPoint
I use this UPDATED PowerPoint to discuss the various parts of a eukaryotic cell. This slideshow is not a simple list of bullet points. This slideshow is filled with engaging animations and images to better enhance understanding. FREE PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: You can preview this entire slideshow through my YouTube channel prior to purchase. This way you can judge for yourself if it will suit your needs. If purchased, the slideshow will NOT be narrated. All else will remain as appears in YouTube.Prev
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6th - 12th
Measurement Unit: volume, mass, temperature, metric, standard, conversions
Teaching measurement has always been my favorite time of the year and my favorite unit. This includes all the supplemental materials for the unit that I have developed over many years. This includes
-A step by step PowerPoint to create a layered book
-A measurement overview reading for both standard and metric
-A measurement overview for metric vs. standard estimation
-A conversion stairstep animated powerpoint
-Prelabs and labs for volume, mass, and temperature
-A balloon lab that combines all
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4th - 8th
Analyze and Interpret Data: Analyze Results, Draw Conclusions, Next Steps
Note: This product was updated with new handouts and PowerPoint presentation (including editable version) on March 28, 2016. STEM / NGSS Aligned This lesson is from an introduction unit to analyzing and interpreting data from research or experiments. I found my 7th graders had more experience collecting and displaying data, but they got stuck when it came to thinking about the results, drawing conclusions, and thinking about what the next steps should be. This PowerPoint presentation and guided
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5th - 8th
Meiosis & Crossing Over PowerPoint Presentation (+ free student handout)
This updated PowerPoint slideshow is a wonderful presentation about the process of meiosis, which is the cellular division that reduces the chromosome number of a species by one-half (thus creating sperm and egg cells). The PowerPoint begins with a brief overview of the cells created by meiosis and then proceeds into an animated cell undergoing the various stages of Meiosis I and Meiosis II. At the end is a quick practice quiz to check for understanding.I have also included a “fill-in-the-blank
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9th - 12th
Also included in: 20% off bundle: Mitosis and Meiosis
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