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Create Your Own Planet - Editable Slideshow

By Sandra Somma

As my school continues on with virtual learning I created this project for my students to do at home after we studied the difference between inner and outer planets of our solar system.Students are asked to create a new planet that could be found

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reason for the Seasons Slideshow - Virtual Learning - Google Slides

By Sandra Somma

Here's the presentation I have used with my students to explain the reason for the seasons. It's already Pear Deck compatible but it does not need to be used with Pear Deck. You're welcome to download and make it your own!If you would like the

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Mystery Rock - Rock Cycle Review

By Sandra Somma

Use this as a way to gage your students understanding of the three main rock types. It can be used as a whole class review with whiteboards, small group review or even individually using PearDeck. If you have the supplies in your room you can even

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Shelter Design Challenge

By Sandra Somma

My students have always loved this shelter challenge! Students will work in groups to create a shelter that can withstand the elements of severe weather or a natural disaster. After they've created their shelter we use fans, spray bottles and

Subjects:

Science, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Water Filter Design Challenge

By Sandra Somma

Fun and engaging lesson for kids to build their own water filters out of every day materials. This can be done individually or in a group. Materials can be based on whatever you've got in supply and you can even ask kids to bring in their own

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

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Google Slides™

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Teaching Rock Cycle

By Sandra Somma

A google slideshow devoted to teaching students about the three main types of rocks and the processes that change rock over time. Students learn about what makes each rock unique and how all three types of rock can change into all three other types

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Earthquake Tower Design Challenge

By Sandra Somma

Here's an activity I use with my 6th graders at the end of my Geology unit. Students work in groups of 4 to create a tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. I usually do this in 2-3 days. I let the students work together on designing and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Editable Measurement Basics for Beginning Middle School Science

By Sandra Somma

Use this slideshow to help your students gain confidence and practice using basic measurement in the science classroom.Download the slideshow to make it your own or use it with the PearDeck add on in Google to make it interactive for your students!

Subjects:

Measurement, Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reason for the Seasons Slideshow & Guided Notes - Digital

By Sandra Somma

Teaching seasons can be a lot more challenging than I had originally thought! I use this presentation along with these guided notes to help my students understand this concept. This goes over the idea of what causes seasonal change along with why

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

$5.50

$4.50

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Formation of the Solar System Choice Activity

By Sandra Somma

After learning about how the solar system formed students will create a representation to demonstrate how it all happened. Includes a rubric for grading.

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.15 MB)

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Distance in Space Pear Deck

By Sandra Somma

Use this slideshow with Pear Deck to teach students about the size and distances in space. While I would normally do this in class with hands on materials, this year with virtual learning that was not possible. This activity gives the students a

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reason for the Seasons Guided Notes - Digital

By Sandra Somma

Use this guided note sheet along with the Reason for the Seasons slideshow (with PearDeck if you want!). Kids can work to fill in the blank and show their understanding of why we experience seasons and how seasons are different around the globe.

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Water Filter Design Challenge

By Sandra Somma

Great way to get your students excited about the design process. Students get to create their own water filter out of everyday materials. Finish up the lesson with a reflection document for all students.

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

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Water Filter Challenge Reflection

By Sandra Somma

Use this along with the water filter design challenge to wrap up the activity. Give students a chance to show their understanding of the design process along with a chance to make changes to their solutions.

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Middle School Syllabus

By Sandra Somma

Editable syllabus for any middle school level course. This is based on my science class but can be edited easily so that it fits the needs for your class.

Subjects:

Science, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Syllabi, Classroom Forms

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Classroom Labels

By Sandra Somma

Use these supply labels around your classroom to help student quickly identify where to find items they might need.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Investigating Climate Change

By Sandra Somma

Use this to introduce the idea of climate change and it's effect on the Earth and it's systems. Students will investigate different factors that can change climate and how humans contribute to it. Use it with google slides or PearDeck. It includes

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Daily Daylight Hours Project (Seasonal Exploration) - Google Drive

By Sandra Somma

Every year my students struggle with the concept of seasonal change and what happens to on our planet as we move from season to season. I use this project to help teach the students about the amount of daylight we are receiving and how it directly

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Scientific Method & the Design Process - Distance Learning - Digital Download

By Sandra Somma

I've started teaching my middle school students about both the design process and scientific method at the same time. They really seem to enjoy it! This slideshow is already set up to work with PearDeck so it can be interactive but can also be used

Subjects:

Science, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Four Types of Fronts

By Sandra Somma

Use this informational slideshow to teach your students about the four main types of fronts that influence the weather. It is PearDeck ready and can be used a variety of ways.

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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Google Slides™

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Specialty, Math, Measurement, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Middle Ages, Classroom Management, General Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Engineering, Classroom Community