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Critical thinking science resources for Easel Assessments $10 and up
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
4th Grade - Earth's Systems - Complete Comprehensive NGSS Science Unit
Earth's Changing Surface - Processes that Shape the EarthThis is a complete science curriculum specifically for teaching the topic of Earth's Systems. It is fully aligned with the Fourth grade NGSS standards.--------------------APPROACH TO LEARNING---------------------Unlock your students' natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this unit offers lessons that guide
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Science Bundle - NGSS - Four Complete Units - Entire Year
4th Grade - Waves - Complete NGSS Science Unit
Waves - Information and Communication - Fourth Grade - Science - Complete Unit - NGSS AlignedThis product is a complete teaching unit of 12 hands-on, engaging lessons to teach Waves, fully aligned with the Fourth-grade NGSS standards. Also included is a collaborative end-of-unit project that utilizes the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices to apply their knowledge to a fun STEM project.--------------------APPROACH TO LEARNING---------------------Unlock your students' natural curiosity and pa
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-PS4-1
 ...
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Science Bundle - NGSS - Four Complete Units - Entire Year
States of Matter Activities Experiments Solids, Liquids, Gases Sort Assessments
This matter unit isn't just about solids, liquids, and gases! Dozens of hand-on experiments, activities, and tools are provided in a kid-friendly way to learn ALL about states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma), physical change and chemical change in matter, elements and compounds, mixtures, and the water cycle. Use the informational text passages for background information, the sorting, labeling, and worksheet activities to reinforce the concepts, and the chemistry experiments to gain h
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
Skeletal System: Diagnostic Radiology Lab
The Diagnostic Radiology Lab is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the use of x rays (radiographs) in the diagnosis of a wide range of problems from broken bones to intestinal blockages and more. Students learn how radiographs are made, the basics of how to interpret them, and how to distinguish what is normal from what is not. Allow your students to become the doctor (they just won’t get paid like one)! Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google A
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Forms of Energy {light, magnetic, electrical, heat, and sound energy}
This resource contains activities for the forms of energy: heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light energy. There are reading passages with comprehension questions, simple experiments, two sorts and an assessment. This product includes a digital version in TPT Easel. It contains:•Book Lists on the topic of energy•Vocabulary cards that can be posted in the classroom•KWL Charts for energy, heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light ener
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Interactive Rock Identification / Distance Learning
In the Interactive Rock Identification is the perfect way to introduce basic properties of rocks to students in virtual, hybrid, or face to face classrooms. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF version is also included along with a Quick Link that opens the lesson online right in the student’s browser. See the Preview above (in presentation mode) for a functional demonstration of the Interactive Rock ID.Thi
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in:Â Rock and Mineral Identification Bundle
Fossil Lab
The Fossil Lab is the perfect way to introduce the concept of fossilization to help students understand the various ways in which fossils can form. The main focus of the lab is with index fossils and how they are useful in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and the environmental and physical changes that have taken place throughout Earth’s geologic past. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF versio
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
Life Cycles, Comparing Offspring to their Parents, & Traits of Plants & Animals
This resource includes activities that match Ohio Learning Standards. The six living things included are chickens, frogs, plants, pumpkins, ladybugs, and butterflies. There are activities that focus on lifecycles, traits of different species and comparison activities for a species and their offspring. The following activities are included:Passages for each animal or plant life cycle with comprehension questions, posters, and an opportunity for students to put a life cycle in order. Passages for
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Complete High School Chemistry Course
The enclosed materials compose a complete Chemistry course with individual units that have been used extensively in my classroom for many years. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 750 pages of materials and over 1,000 PowerPoint slides. The units in the package were part of the Chemistry/Physical Setting course taught in New York State, but may be used to design a dynamic chemistry in any high school program. The PowerPoints and cloze notes associate
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Collisions, Energy Transfer, Forms of Energy 4th Grade 5E Unit Plan NGSS Sound
Get your students excited about science with this Energy of Collisions 5E Unit Plan! This inquiry-based unit will have students learning all about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide. Students will learn that energy can be moved from place to place by moving object, that when objects collide energy can be transferred and an object's motion changes, and so much more. Watch as your students engage in hands-on activities and experiments that bring Science to life!KEY CONCEPTS IN T
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-3
Complete Astronomy Unit I "Introduction to Astronomy"
Zip file of the complete intro Unit I to Astronomy A (first semester). Assessments (quizz and a unit test) with answer keys included. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added to each assessment to help with student understanding. Many student activities and worksheets are also included on Word and PDF files. Files include three comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and instructor sli
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-1
Astronomy Complete Semester A "Intro Into Astronomy & Planetary Systems"
All five units for the first semester are bundled into one file at a discounted price. Units include:Unit I - "Introduction Into Astronomy"Unit II - "The Solar System"Unit III - "Planet Earth And The Moon"Unit IV - "The Inner Planets"Unit V - "The Outer Planets"Each unit contains many files with activities that include comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and instructor slide sorter notes; graphics, short video links and a 20-question kahoot.it and quizziz.com interactive
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Interactive Mineral Identification
The Interactive Mineral Identification is the perfect way to introduce basic properties of minerals to students in virtual, hybrid, or face to face classrooms. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF version is also included along with a Quick Link that opens the lesson online right in the student’s browser or favorite pdf reader app. This lesson includes:Interactive Mineral Identification (run online, interac
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Also included in:Â Rock and Mineral Identification Bundle
Complete Astronomy Unit II "The Solar System"
Zip file of the complete Unit II in Astronomy.This unit includes assessments - two quizzes (20 questions each); one Unit test (60 questions both PDF and in Word) scantron with answer keys (PDF). Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added to each assessment to help with student understanding. This unit also contains three comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and slide sorter notes for
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-3
Electrical Energy and Circuits
Explore the world of electrical energy.This resource provides engaging activities, detailed lesson plans, and interactive exercises to help students understand the basics of electrical energy, including concepts like circuits, conductors, insulators, voltage, and current. With a mix of hands-on experiments, clear explanations, and real-world applications, this package is ideal for both classroom and homeschool settings. Equip your students with a solid foundation in electrical energy, while maki
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in:Â Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Story Mapping with STEM: Integrating Science & SEL with Readers Theater
Engage your students with a unique lesson plan that combines storytelling, science concepts, and social-emotional learning (SEL). This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking creative ways to integrate science and SEL into their curriculum.The lesson features Readers Theater scripts and comic strips that focus on story elements and story mapping, with a special emphasis on diversity and acceptance. Based on the book Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer, this resource explores themes
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in:Â Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Push and Pull: Exploring Forces
Push and Pull ForcesIntroduce your 5th-grade students to the basic concepts of push and pull with this engaging lesson plan designed to make learning about forces fun and interactive!This resource provides clear explanations and hands-on activities that help students understand how push and pull forces work in everyday life. From pushing a shopping cart to pulling a wagon, students will explore how these simple forces are fundamental to how things move.The lesson plan includes easy-to-follow ins
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in:Â Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Leonardo da Vinci and Simple Machines
Delve into the world of simple machines through the inventive genius of Leonardo da Vinci with this dynamic lesson plan! This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking to inspire curiosity and creativity in their students while exploring the foundational concepts of simple machines.Inside, you'll find detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and creative projects that highlight the role of simple machines in da Vinci's inventions and designs. Students will discover how levers,
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in:Â Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Biology/Life Sciences Course
The enclosed materials compose a Biology course with individual units that have been used extensively in my classroom for many years. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 900 pages of materials and over 1,300 PowerPoint slides. Many of the units were part of the Living Environment Biology course taught in New York State, but additional materials involving plants and genetic crosses have been added to make these materials useful in designing any introdu
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Complete Astronomy Unit V "The Outer Planets"
Four complete, up-to-date and inclusive PowerPoint lessons (with slide sorter notes for the instructor) and a kahoot.it interactive quiz/review and a Quizizz.com activity at the end of each lesson. Five ActivInspire review programs with printable color PDF worksheets. Multiple student lab and reading activities including webquests and suggested textbook assignments. Some worksheets are based on the textbook "Astronomy Today" 8th edition. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Complete Astronomy Unit IX "The Milky Way and Other Galaxies"
Fourth Unit (out of five) in Astronomy B - second semester. Four inclusive PowerPoint lessons with short video links and slide sorter notes for the instructor; four review programs with printable color PDF worksheets; student guidelines/notes and activities that go with Unit IX "The Milky Way and Other Galaxies." Two student Internet lab projects or webquests on "Galaxies." Four student guided/textbook activities in Word. Syllabus/activators; suggested textbook assignments in Word and an assessm
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-2
Complete Astronomy Unit IV "The Inner Planets"
Zip file of the complete Unit IV Astronomy "The Inner Planets." Includes an assessment folder with answer keys; student worksheets, activities and reviews in both Word and PDF format. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added in Easel with each assessment to help with student understanding.Files also include two comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and instructor slide sorter notes wi
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
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- 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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