Free elementary spelling laboratories for special education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- Go BACK IN TIME! A COLORFUL and ENGAGING time sensitive chronological breakdown of the major geologic eras complete with correlating images and event summaries. Fascinating cut and paste or Velcro activity where students can match significant fossils and geologic episodes on a color coded geologic time scale present with the time frames of:

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2nd - 8th

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Oceans: Currents and Maps (Come EXPLORE Your World!)

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Earth Sciences, Geography, Special Education

INSERT YOUR NAME HERE! Magellan, Sir Francis Drake, John Cabot, Leif Eriksson, James Cook, Sir Walter Raleigh, Marco Polo, Vasco de Gama, and Columbus.This is a part of the complete ocean current tutorial/lab/activity found below:FULL VERSION CLICK HEREDiscover the Gulf Stream, the Kuroshio Current, the East Australian Current, the California Current, the Peru Current, and the Labrador Current.6 different mapping activities addressing similar content (ocean currents and global winds) in differe

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4th - 9th, Adult Education

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Plate Tectonics: Edible Orange Model Lab - HANDS ON LAB - (A Favorite!!!)

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- You picked a MUST HAVE WINNER! Hands on lab. Always a hit! Students peel the orange into pieces. These pieces act as plates (lithosphere). Student then put marshmallow fluff on the orange to represent the asthenosphere. Then with the peels re-applied, students use this model to simulate the tectonic process on the Earth and the features t

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Homeschool Curricula, Laboratory, Printables

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3rd - 9th

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Baking Soda and Vinegar Balloon Experiment

Created by

Three Balloons Science

Students explore the scientific method and chemical reactions through this hands on activity. Includes lesson and student lab sheet.

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Chemistry, General Science, Special Education

Grades:

3rd - 8th

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Activities, Laboratory

Chemical and physical reactions lab activity sort

Created by

Mrs Baumlins General Store

This set of worksheets includes a pre/post test, a T-chart sort (cut and paste) and a lab to conduct experiments on Cheerios. Objective: Students will differentiate between chemical and physical reactions [through experimentation, by sorting, on an assessment] This is a powerpoint document so you can edit most of the pages to suit your needs. You will notice that there are not many directions on the pages. That's because I work with students with significant reading disabilities so I keep my p

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Physical Science, Special Education

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3rd - 8th

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Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

Science Lab Name Tags

Created by

Susan DeAcutis

This is a wonderful way to team students up when working in the science lab or performing experiments in or out of the classroom. They know who is in charge of each part of an experiment. Each team is color coded and is broken into 5 roles: captain, data collector, supplies leaders, and 2 experiment performers. You can print out or eliminate roles according to your needs. Differentiated learning is the key to success, these tags allow you differentiate your students during labs and can be moved

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Classroom Management, Science, Special Education

Grades:

1st - 8th

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Laboratory, Printables

Plate Tectonics: Convection Current LAB (Modified)

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- Other unique activities within store. Really fun lab incorporated into plate tectonics solidifying the concept of plate tectonics. Lab steps are provided in color and with diagrams. Students apply the convection current diagram to a lab involving beakers, a hot plate, and food coloring. Kids love it! This is often used as a cut and past

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4th - 9th

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Volume Measurement RAINBOW LAB - Level A (CP or HON) Must Have!

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Measurement, Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-Level A lab for college prep or honors classes. Used frequently in 5th – 10th grade science classroomsThis lab is part of a larger version found on TPT at the link below that has all 3 differentiated levels:FULL VERSION CLICK HERETHE RAINBOW LAB! Be your own mad scientist. Make your very own rainbow while learning the scientific method, measuremen

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5th - 10th

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Rocks and Minerals: Minerals Game -Hardness Range LAB (Scratch Test) FUN/EASY!

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So fun and easy to do. No real samples? NO PROBLEM!!! This is a segment from the larger mineral hardness lab offered on TPT.FULL VERSION CLICK HERE---------------This activity offers a fantastic lab experience to both students that have materials available or that may not. What makes this lab so special is that the student body can be diverse in ability level and age. In addition, it is formatted so that a teacher has a wide range of discretion as to what information is given to students an

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4th - 9th

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Water Cycle: Rivers and Their Life Cycle in COLOR (Explore Famous U.S. Rivers!)

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-This tutorial/activity will make you love teaching about rivers! Kids think this activity is awesome and very visual. Loaded with COLOR images.Pairs great with the water cycle and rivers PowerPoint found at the link below:FULL VERSION CLICK HERESee content breakdown below:-The following vocabulary is addressed by matching definitions, graphical ima

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Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

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3rd - 9th

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Volume Measurement RAINBOW LAB - Level B (CP or SPED) Must Have!

Created by

Measurement, Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-NO LAB MATERIALS NEEDED. They are optional. Optional materials include: graduated cylinders, beakers, test tubes, test tube rack, food coloring, water, and a water dropperSee Preview!Level B lab for college prep or special education classes. Great for a college prep alternative assessment. Used frequently in 4th – 9th grade science classroomsThi

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4th - 9th

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Geology: CHEMICAL Weathering-2 LABS (Materials Optional). IMAGES/FUN/EASY!

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-A multi-academic and multi-level LAB on chemical weathering and erosion. NO MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED but this lab can be done with materials as well. The instructor has full control as to what instructions are given and what lab procedure is performed. Fantastic for regular education, special education, and inclusive classrooms. This LAB has 2 diff

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3rd - 9th

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Weather: Hurricane Sandy (National and Regional Weather Map Analysis)

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-One of the most unique storms in history! Hurricane Sandy. Take weather maps to a new level! This is part of the whole activity/lab found at the TPT site below:FULL VERSION CLICK HEREThe first activity is presented by a national surface weather map incorporating station models, precipitation types, air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and geo

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3rd - 8th

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Mineral Identification LAB: LUSTER (Full of COLORFUL Applications)

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Come experience one of the bedrock lessons in earth science and geology: mineral identification. This particular lesson pinpoints the specific content of luster and mineral light reflection. This is a dynamic activity that differentiates between both metallic and non-metallic lusters and specific mineral uses in everyday life based on their luster and other important mineral properties. This lab parallels very well with other traditional mineral labs and can be used as a replacement or reinfo

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4th - 9th

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Scientific Method: MYSTERY CONTAINER INQUIRY LAB! 3 Differentiated Levels

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General Science, Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-Need a FUN twist for the scientific method and scientific inquiry? Want to engage your whole class and develop presentation skills with healthy scientific debates? Need a great individual or group lab? Then this is the activity for you!3 different versions of the same lab. Differentiated for your classroom! Level 1: Students are given 12 mystery

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3rd - 9th

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Putting The Pieces Together

Adapted Science Equipment Book

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Adapted book for students with autism/developmental delays or emerging readers to learn about science equipment Each page has a matching visual cue.

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Reading, Science, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 5th

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Lectures, Laboratory, Centers

How Low Can It Go? An Experiment about Density

Created by

Brenda Roth

This science experiment on density is geared toward 4th-6th grade and is modified for special education students. The students pour three liquids (honey, water, and oil) into a clear jar and record where they settle. Then, they drop three items (penny, grape, cork) into the liquid and record where they stop. There is also some cutting, pasting, and coloring involved. It is a fun, hands-on, user-friendly assignment. My students always love this one. I hope yours do, too! Happy teaching! ~B

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Basic Principles, General Science, Special Education

Grades:

4th - 6th

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Activities, Laboratory

ROCK CYCLE and Geologic Scenarios: MINI-version (Highly Acclaimed)

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A mini version of the larger Rock Cycle LAB posted on TPT.FULL VERSION CLICK HERETHIS HAS BEEN A HUGE HIT! The rock cycle is addressed in graphical format that is friendly and easy to understand. The rock cycle diagram is given in 2 pedagogical approaches. First is the placement of the following cyclical processes: compacting and cementing, weathering and erosion, heat and pressure, melting, and cooling. Second is the placement of rock types/rock processes given the cyclical processes.A roc

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3rd - 9th

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Mineral Identification: HARDNESS Performance LAB (A Segment of Larger Version)

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Note: This is a segment from the larger mineral hardness lab. This portion covers mineral hardness from a standpoint in which students can do the experiment using samples provided by the teacher or be given the data (by yes/no choices or supplied images) to calculate the hardness range. Experience a mineral hardness lab like no other! What makes this lab so special is that the student body can be diverse in ability level and age. You won't regret adding this to your mineral and geology libr

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3rd - 9th

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Making Crystals!

Created by

Teacher Geek

This is a visual recipe/task card for making crystals using sugar and very basic supplies. This was created as a resource for Special Education, Autism, or low cognitive functioning. 2 pages

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Assessment, Laboratory, Task Cards

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3rd - 6th

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Weather: Blizzard Warning! (SNOW FORECASTING FUN! 3 Ability Levels)

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARITY:"REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org3 LEVELS! A comprehensive meteorological tutorial of the Blizzard of 1996 - one of the most notable snowstorms in United States history. This activity has been used in 6th grade science instruction up to freshman level meteorology classes as well as adult education science classes for educators (ACT 48 credits). A short but hard hitting activity that applies REAL WEATHER FORECASTING techniques that t

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5th - 9th, Higher Education

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Water: Groundwater, Soils, and the Water Budget

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org Part of the full version found at the link below: CLICK HERE FOR FULL VERSION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fantastic for college prep, special education, and/or autistic-Asperger’s learners who need differentiated instruction or other non-traditional (direct instruction) pedagogical strategies. COLORFUL, COMPLETE, and THOROU

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4th - 8th

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Music, Physical Science, Special Education

Build a Musical Instrument: The Membranophone!

Created by

Aeytch Is For

This concept was originally designed by the Exploratorium. As a special education teacher, I've made instructions that include actual pictures to support my students ability to understand the construction of the project. For more information and ideas on how to expand the use of this instrument in a classroom setting, please go to the Exploratorium website. They have many great ideas for other instruments as well. In self-contained classrooms and therapeutic day schools for students with Au

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Geology: CHEMICAL Weathering LAB (Materials Optional). IMAGES/FUN/EASY!

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-This is part of a combo lab found at the TPT link below:FULL VERSION CLICK HERE-------------------------A multi-academic and multi-level LAB on chemical weathering and erosion. NO MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED but this lab can be done with materials as well. The instructor has full control as to what instructions are given and what lab procedure is perfor

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3rd - 9th

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