552 results
High school basic principles centers under $5
Science First Week Activity Gab Lab Stations First Days Getting to Know You
Use these Science Gab Lab stations to elicit conversation about science content and help your students to get to know each other during the first days or weeks of school! These stations are meant for grades 7-10 and for early in the school year, semester, or term when your students are first learning each others’ names and getting to know one another! They will appreciate the chance to talk about themselves and complete small coloring tasks along with engaging with interesting science content! T
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Back to School Bundle | Middle School Science
Phase Change Phenomena Worksheet - Read, Discuss, & Respond - NGSS Aligned
Students will read about four real-world phase change phenomena. They will then discuss what phase change has occurred, draw a molecular model, describe the particle motion, and decide if energy was added or removed. This assignment is a great way to check for understanding. Example Answer Key Included. Please note: students will need to have basic knowledge of states of matter and phase changes. I recommend that students complete my Phase Change Foldable Activity prior to completing this assign
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Evidence of Evolution Stations
Get your students fully engaged as they travel on a journey to examine fossil evidence, discover how relative dating and radiometric dating work, compare homologous and vestigial structures, embryological evidence, analyze DNA evidence, research antibiotic resistance with a webquest, and even complete a geological time scale. The Evidence of Evolution Stations has students rotating to 8 different stations to analyze these different forms of evidence. Activity is designed for any middle school or
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
...
Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Levels of Organization in Living Things SORT: Atom to Organism
Looking for a new way to teach the Levels of Organization in living things? This is it! Instead of just showing a slide show....have students access previous knowledge and critical thinking skills to figure out the levels on their own! I use this to introduce the levels of organization in living things. I am including several options: *one that sorts the levels from atom to organism *one that sorts the levels from cell to organismFor each of these sorts, I have included 2 versions, one with the
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
Stem Cell, Cell Differentiation, and Gene expression: Inquiry Activity
This EDITABLE product is designed to be used with students who have little or no knowledge of cell differentiation and gene expression (but basic DNA knowledge is helpful). Students can independently (or in pairs) analyze graphs and models to investigate and determine what stem cells do and how they become specialized cells. Topics covered include:GenesSpecialized vs Unspecialized CellsPluripotent, UnipotentGene activationGene expressionThis is available in both a PDF and Microsoft Word docu
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Also included in: Mitosis and Cellular Differentiation Bundle
Writing a Hypothesis for the Scientific Method (If-Then Statement Practice)
Students will practice writing "If-Then" hypotheses from scientific questions with this activity. Developing hypotheses from scientific questions can be difficult for middle school level students. This activity will allow them the practice they need in order to develop testable hypotheses.
Copy the questions and tape them around the room. If you'd like to keep the students in their seats, you could make enough copies for every group of students. My students did this activity in pairs and
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Mass, Volume and Density Practice Lab
This lab is awesome for providing hands-on experience measuring mass and volume, as well as calculating density of regular and irregularly shaped objects. It is also great practice for measuring skills with rulers, digital scales or triple beam balances!
My students always enjoy it-I know yours will too!
This lab goes great with my Measuring Matter Lesson!
Measuring Matter PowerPoint and Notes
Looking for more great science teaching tips?
Follow me on:
Teacher Erica's Science Life Faceboo
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle Digital Interactive and Printable Activities
Solution, Solvent, Solute Sort: Practice, Assess Station review activity DIGITAL
Use this product to do a quick and simple practice or assessment of your student’s understanding of the vocabulary: solution, solvent and solute. Now available digitally as a drag and drop activity- perfect for sharing on Google Classroom!Have students determine the solvent and solute for each solution. There are several versions of this activity:A. One includes the definitions of the vocabulary and students only sort the pictures into solvent, solute and solution. B. The next has students sort
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Heat Transfer Sort: Conduction, Convection, Radiation- Practice, Review- DIGITAL
Heat Transfer Sorting ActivityDo your students need more practice differentiating between conduction, convection and radiation- try this simple sort! In this product students are given 15 examples of conduction, convection and radiation. Each example is described in words and with a picture. Students cut each out and then sort them into the correct category and glue them onto the worksheet.This can be practice, review or assessment. NEWLY INCLUDED! A digital drag and drop for the sort on Googl
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Independent, Dependent & Control Variable Practice
This worksheet asks students to review the types of variables in experiments. Students are given problems or questions and asked to identify dependent, independent and control variables.I have uploaded this in both a PDF and a .docx format so you can modify and differentiate to fit your students' and classroom needs. Enjoy!
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Science Basic Principles Review Bundle
Cell Organelle Sort Cut & Paste w/ Cell City Application Sort- Differentiated!
Review , Practice or Assess your students understanding of cell organelles with this cut and paste sort! 2 sets of sorts included:-Cell organelle function and picture sort (differentiated with options for organelles)-Cell City comparison application cut and paste sort (with differentiated options) Tons of great opportunities for review and practice here! Tips for Digital and Distance Learning: Cut and Paste sorting activities are great for interactive learning and application of concepts, but c
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Levels of Organization Card Sort Activity
In this activity, students will be asked to put the biological and ecological levels of organization in the correct order. You can choose to use all the cards at once or separate them for different units. All you have to do is print, cut, and shuffle! Great for inquiry, bellwork, test review, or to be glued into interactive notebooks. Biological cards included: atom, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organismEcological cards included: individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphe
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Energy Transformations Science Literacy Article - Distance Learning Compatible
This Energy Transformations Science Literacy Article will help to support important science content and reading comprehension for every single one of your students. This resource is a "game-changer" for incorporating cross-curricular activities into your science classroom! This resource comes with 2 different versions of the article (regular and modified). The modified version is perfect for students with modifications or accommodations, ESL or ELL students, or lower-level readers. We have als
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Science Literacy Bundle - Science Reading Articles
Potential and Kinetic Energy Science Literacy Article - Distance Learning
This Potential and Kinetic Energy Science Literacy Article will help to support important science content and reading comprehension for every single one of your students. This resource is a "game-changer" for incorporating cross-curricular activities into your science classroom! This resource comes with 2 different versions of the article (regular and modified). The modified version is perfect for students with modifications or accommodations, ESL or ELL students, or lower-level readers. We ha
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Science Literacy Bundle - Science Reading Articles
Layers of the Earth Science Literacy Article - Distance Learning Compatible
This Layers of the Earth Science Literacy Article will help to support important science content and reading comprehension for every single one of your students. This resource is a "game-changer" for incorporating cross-curricular activities into your science classroom! This resource comes with 2 different versions of the article (regular and modified). The modified version is perfect for students with modifications or accommodations, ESL or ELL students, or lower-level readers. We have also i
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Science Literacy Bundle - Science Reading Articles
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.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Scientific Method {Steps and Vocabulary}
Scientific Method Steps and Vocabulary featuring the Scientific Method Monsters! Stations and interactive notebook activities of each are included. Download includes 50 in-color pages total. Cards for station activities can be printed on white paper or card stock, cut, and laminated. Student handouts are included for interactive notebook activities. What a few fun ways to learn and reinforce scientific method concepts!
*********************************************************************
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Scientific Method Science Literacy Article - Distance Learning Compatible
This Scientific Method Science Literacy Article will help to support important science content and reading comprehension for every single one of your students. This resource is a "game-changer" for incorporating cross-curricular activities into your science classroom! This resource comes with 2 different versions of the article (regular and modified). The modified version is perfect for students with modifications or accommodations, ESL or ELL students, or lower-level readers. We have also inc
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Science Lab Safety Bundle
Introductory Microscope Lab- Plant and Animal Cells- Microscope Practice
So your students are just learning to use a compound light microscope? This activity includes lab worksheets and answer keys for observing 3 specimens: a newsprint letter "e", a cheek cell, and an onion cell.Included in this product:-Detailed teacher materials list and directions-Illustrated student directions for using a microscope, creating a wet mount, and staining a specimen on a slide-Student worksheets with corresponding teacher answer keys3 specimens to examine in this lab are:1. A letter
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Can you find the LINE GRAPHING MISTAKES? 8 Graph Task Cards Application
Have you spent some time teaching graphing? Are students making the same mistakes over and over? Have them catch the mistakes with this task card activity.This product consists of 8 task cards; each with a set of data and a line graph that is graphed incorrectly (with at least 2 mistakes). Students need to find the mistake on each one!This can be done as a stations activity, a whole group lesson or as a pass game. As an enrichment for early finishers, included is a sheet for students to make
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Showing 1-24 of 552 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands