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5th grade science handouts $5-10
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Science Fair NO PREP PACK
EVERYTHING you need to make Science Fair a success for your students and easier on you!
This pack includes:
- 13 page "Science Project Notebook" for students to keep track of their work and due dates.
- Student & Teacher Checklists
- Project Board Set-Up Guide
- Parent Letter
- Grading Rubric
- 3 different Project Board Label designs
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3rd - 6th
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Introduction to Maps, Map Reading, Topography, and Geography Unit
In this maps skills and introduction to map reading, map features, and basic geography, students are introduced to the common elements that all maps have and a variety of different map styles, including climate maps, political maps, physical maps, road maps, topographic maps, and economic and resource maps! ✮✮ This resource is now Google 1:1 compatible! ✮✮Students first learn about map titles, keys, the compass, and the scale, then are engaged with learning about the variety of different maps
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4th - 7th
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Volcano Research Unit with PowerPoint
Volcano Research Unit with PowerPoint This jam-packed Volcano Research Packet contains everything you will need to teach a unit about volcanoes!! Students will learn characteristics, causes, destruction, interesting facts and more through a variety of hands on, interactive activities that include dozens colorful photographs. At the end, they will compile the information they have learned and create a writing piece demonstrating their knowledge of volcanoes. There are 85 pages that include the
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2nd - 5th
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Forms of Energy "MELTS" posters, handout, and foldable
I created these “Forms of Energy” posters to help aide my students in understanding that there are many forms of energy that can be used in various ways. This poster goes along with the acronym “MELTS”. Which stand for mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound energy.INCLUDES:This documents includes a poster with a chart that list 5 different forms of energy, 5 pictures, 5 definitions, and 5 list of examples. This poster comes in color and black and white. Next, it includes a "MELTS" pos
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PreK - 6th
Parts and Functions of the Circulatory System Worksheets and Reading Passage
Print and go worksheets and reading passages on the circulatory system. Students get everything they need to learn about the circulatory system at their own pace. This is perfect for differentiation in the classroom. The reading passages are written for upper elementary or middle school students, but the information included would be helpful for high school students as well. Topics Included ⭐ the heart⭐ arteries⭐ veins⭐ capillaries⭐ blood⭐ red blood cells⭐ white blood cells⭐ platelets⭐ function
Pedigree Practice and Analysis - PowerPoint and Notes
Take the guesswork out of tracing genetic traits through a family tree with this mini-bundle that will teach your students how to read and analyze pedigree charts, predict the next generation of offspring, and think critically about how relatedness impacts the passing of traits through generations. Students take brief notes using a graphic organizer, track dominant and recessive traits through multiple pedigrees, and answer extension questions related to each pedigree. This 1-day lesson includ
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities
Before tasking students to complete rigorous engineering design challenges, educators should start with Stage 1 STEM activities. Click here to learn more about the Stages of STEM.Stage 1 STEM activities are perfect icebreakers and team challenges to promote collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. They lay a criticalfoundation for more intensive STEM challenges. Working as a team, students will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity tha
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Growth Mindset Brain Unit Lesson Plans
This is something I am very passionate about! :) Do you want to teach your students to have a growth mindset but feel like just telling them to "keep trying" isn't enough? Why not teach your students explicitly about how the brain learns in order to help them understand why they need to practice, why making connections is important, and that having a growth mindset isn't just lip service? This mini unit consists of 6 short lessons about the brain and how we learn. I know we do not have a
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Brain Unit Lesson Plans *BUNDLE with Bulletin Board*
Meiosis Cell Division - PowerPoint, Notes, Class Survey and Project
Ensure your students understand the difference between meiosis and mitosis with this 1-day mini-bundle that covers meiosis cell division and the creation of haploid and diploid cells. In this lesson, students will take brief notes about egg and sperm production, calculate the number of chromosomes in somatic cells and sex cells, and complete a class survey of shared traits. Students summarize this meiosis lesson by creating a baby as they flip coins to determine the traits of their offspring.Thi
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS3-2
Periodic Table of the Elements Activity Pack
Learning about the Periodic Table of Elements can be fun with our interactive games, printables and worksheets. See product description below for full contents.This activity pack includes the following resources:Reproducible Charts:Full Color Periodic Table Chart (8.5 x 11)B&W Periodic Table Chart (8.5 x 11)A3 Size Color Periodic Table Chart (11 x 17)A3 Size BW Periodic Table Chart (11 x 17)Printable Cards and Games:Element Letter TilesElement Fact CardsElement Boggle Gameboard8 different E
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4th - 8th
Strong and Stable Structures Centers and Activities - Grade 3 Ontario
Strong and Stable Structure activities and centers for grade 3 Ontario science. This pack includes fun and hands-on activities! Product Description: Great for Grade 3 Science- Strong and Stable Structures! 4 centers all ready to use in your classroom. 1 requires access to technology - computer or SMART Board1st Center: Work Zone Word Sort: Definition matching game (included- instruction sheet for students, 14 words and definitions to print, laminate and cut for students to match). Complete with
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3rd - 5th
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Scientific Method Worksheet, Scientific Method Activity, Notebook, Poster
Introduce your students to the Scientific Method with these handouts, notebook pages, cards, and assessments. Students will be able to:- list the steps of the Scientific Method- put them in order, -describe what to do in each step after using the resources in this unit! This set includes:⚛︎ Notebook Page Overview of Steps ⚛︎ Notebook Foldable⚛︎ Steps Overview Poster Projectable color: 2 versions Process OR Method⚛︎ Color Scientific Process or Method Cards ⚛︎ 2 Worksheets about the steps with Ans
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Rocks & Minerals Unit (Powerpoint, Student Notes, Test, and Activities)
Rocks & Minerals Unit!What's included: 9 Slide powerpoint with 3 pages of notes that students can fill in the blanks as you use the powerpoint to teach them about rocks and minerals. (The powerpoint is editable!) Graphic organizer for students to observes rocks and minerals.An activity packet for students to investigate minerals luster, hardness, and streak. The rock cycle worksheet Layers of the earth worksheet and Anchor ChartWriting Activity " A Rock's Story" (two graphic organizers and p
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3rd - 5th
Science EOG Review Homework
7 weeks worth of Science EOG prep homework!! These topics are aligned with North Carolina 5th Grade standards, but could match up well with 4th-6th grade topics throughout other areas. The following topics are covered in this bundle:-Ecosystems-Food Chains and Webs-Cells and Heredity-Human Body Systems-Heat Energy AND Matter combined into one week-Forces and Motion-Weather and WaterEach of the packets has 4 days worth of homework. I usually assign the packet on Monday and make it due on Friday.
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4th - 6th
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Peeling Away Earth's Layers Foldable Activity
Students will learn about the 4 major layers of the Earth as they assemble this Earth's layers foldable and answer the conclusion questions. The foldable is designed so that students will slowly pull back each layer to reveal the next layer that is found beneath. It is sized perfectly to save you paper and fits great in any interactive notebook!See the *PREVIEW* above to get a closer look at the assembled foldable.I typically give students 1 class period (45 minutes) to color, cut, and assembl
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Judy L.
5th Grade Science NGSS 5-ESS1-1: Brightness of the Sun and Stars
5th Grade Science NGSS 5-ESS1-1 Brightness of the Sun and Stars is an engaging and interesting lesson which includes videos, engaging PowerPoint presentations, a lab, and science literacy reading. This lesson is in 5E format, and is aligned with NGSS Standard 5-ESS1-1 as well as Common Core Standards for ELA and Mathematics.This unit is for 5th grade NGSS Performance Expectation 5-ESS1-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
Engage NY Module 4 - One Well: The Story of Water on Earth
This resource supports the Engage NY Module 4, but can definitely be used on it's own.
This pack uses the text One Well: The Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss.
It Includes:
1. An explanation of how to teach students to "Get the Gist" or main idea of nonfiction texts.
2. Suggested lesson structure.
3. Page by page students sheets that support students in finding the gist of each section.
4. Sixteen Tier Two vocabulary words picked carefully from the text.
5. Student sheets with tex
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3rd - 5th
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Force and Motion Pack (Worksheets, Centers, Experiments, Anchor Charts)
This large pack includes a variety of goodies to supplement your force and motion instruction. It includes:
*4 anchor charts (1 for gravity, force, motion, and friction)
*Gravity experiment
*Force experiment
*Push or Pull? center activity
*Journal page
*student flashcards
*Review worksheets for gravity, push/pull, and force and motion (answer keys included)
*Friction worksheet with answer key
The experiment recording sheets allow students to record data but also to make reflections about their
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3rd - 6th
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Classification of Living Things Reading Passages and Activities
In this NO PREP resource you will find reading passages and comprehension questions that focus on classifying living and non-living things, and the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. There are word searches and a crossword puzzle, vocabulary practice and a vertebrate and invertebrate picture sort activity. This resource is meant to save you time and to supplement and enhance your unit of study on classification of living things. This is excellent to leave for a sub and is so ea
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension and Activities Bundle
Drugs and Alcohol: Guided Note Packet
Empower Your Students to Make Healthy Choices with the Ultimate Drug & Alcohol Education Kit!Struggling to find a comprehensive and engaging resource to teach critical drug and alcohol education? Look no further! This 53-page guided note packet is jam-packed with all you need to:Empower students to recognize the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and make informed choices for their health and future.Dive deep into the science: Explore how drugs and alcohol impact the body, from short-term imp
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
States of Matter Reading Passages and Activities
In this NO PREP resource you will find three reading passages and comprehension questions that focus on states of matter and physical and chemical changes. There are word searches and a crossword puzzle, vocabulary practice and a states of matter picture sort activity. This resource is meant to save you time and to supplement and enhance your unit of study on states of matter. This is excellent to leave for a sub and is so easy to use. Just print and go!Included in this resource you will fin
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension and Activities Bundle
Weathering and Erosion Bundle
This is a zip file that contains the following activities about weathering and erosion:1. Instructional Weathering and Erosion PowerPoint: Weathering is compared to a hammer that "breaks down" rock while erosion is compared to a broom that "sweeps" broken rock away. The last portion of the Powerpoint is to test for student understanding. Slide 22 can be printed and cut into strips (Weathering side and Erosion side) that can be put on popsicle sticks or straws. Students can use them to serve as t
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2nd - 5th
TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Spinning Top
TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Spinning Top. Students only needs to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions ALL ITEMS BUNDLE PACKAGE!
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