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5th grade science handout pdfs
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Magic School Bus All Dried Up - Desert Animal Adaptations Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on desert animal adaptations (Magic School Bus All Dried Up). These worksheets are a perfect supplement to an NGSS unit on animal traits and adaptations or ecosystems and habitats. Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Vocabulary matching and graphic organizer• Comprehension check: Drawing and short answerAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
Oreo Moon Phases Activity (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft) Lunar Cycle
Moon Phases: This Oreo moon phases activity has students learn and have fun using Oreo Cookies!
Oreo Moon Phases Activity Contents:
1. Moon Phase identification: Followed by Oreo shaping & placement
2. Oreo's around the Earth: 2 different Sun, Earth, Moon Formats:
A. One showing a persons perspective from Earth with viewing angle
B. One without the viewing angle
3. Two pages of Answers
Important: This product is part of my Moon Phases Activities Bundle: (20% OFF!
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3rd - 8th
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5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep Review Folder
This Science STAAR Review Folder is a great way to help students review standards the standards before STAAR. Updated for the 2018-2019 Streamlined Science TEKS!Looking for EVERYTHING you need for Science STAAR? Try this STAAR Bundle!Included are:• Cover Page (optional)• Matter and Energy Review Page• Force, Motion, and Energy Review Page• Earth and Space Review Page• Organisms and Environments Review PageIdeas for Use:1. Print out the folder pages and glue them to a file folder. Laminate for
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5th
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Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading.The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Fun Earth Day Activity: Pop Art Coloring Sheets + Writing, by Art with Jenny K!
Art with Jenny K. is the originator of these innovative, engaging, add-a-pattern "interactive" coloring sheets. This set of “Pop Art-style” coloring sheets features a variety of Earth Day images that make a great accompaniment to your Earth Day celebrations. Students add bold patterns to different Earth Day symbols and color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled picture. Kids love these and ask for more! These popular, unique, and contemporary coloring sheets are easy for teachers and fun fo
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K - 8th
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Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm - Weather Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on weather (Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm). These worksheets are a great supplement to an NGSS unit on types of weather and hazardous weather.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video questions with word bank• Comprehension check: Graphic organizer and summarizing• Extension activity: Drawing a comic of WeathermanAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets COMPLETE SEASON
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
Newtons Laws of Motion Review Sheet and Real World Examples with Application
Newton's Laws can be seen all over the place! Twenty-Six real-world scenarios are included in this Newton's Laws worksheet. Students are first asked to write in the laws and determine whether each example best demonstrates Newton's 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Law of Motion. Great for homework, test review, or a sub-plan. This is a great way to tell if students really understand the laws. Product is divided into 2 worksheets. ALSO INCLUDED: An Application Challenge! Students are asked to find their own e
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5th - 9th
SOUND & LIGHT WAVES Word Search Worksheet Activity - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Help students learn important vocabulary when introducing or reviewing a unit on sound and light waves with this word search puzzle worksheet. The kids will enjoy themselves hunting for the hidden terms and will be reviewing meaning and spelling as they have fun. The definitions are included making this a great tool for review. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed cla
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4th - 7th
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Dot to Dot / Connect the Dots - CONSTELLATIONS
Dot- to-Dot / Connect the Dots Constellation / Stars
Connect the Stars to make the constellations
Included is a set of 9 individual items.
- big dipper (by 5)
- little dipper (by 10)
- cancer (by 10)
- cygnus (by 2)
- hercules (by 5)
- leo (by 10)
- orion (by 2)
- pegasus (by 2)
- taurus (by 5)
THESE ITEMS MAY NOT BE RESOLD AS IS. YOU MAY INCLUDE THEM AS PART OF A SET AS LONG AS CREDIT IS GIVEN.
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PreK - 8th
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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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Science Fair Project with Project Based Learning Ideas and Science Experiments
Science Fair Project Student Guide. Includes 100 science project ideas and science experiments, directions for creating a science fair project, how to graph and record data, and how to make a display board with dimensions and helpful hints for success. Helps students with the process of science investigation and reasoning. In a science fair project, students must use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They are expected to analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by us
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5th - 7th
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STARS & CONSTELLATIONS Word Search Worksheet Activity - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Learn the names of 18 constellations with this fun astronomy themed word search puzzle worksheet. Look in all directions including diagonally and backwards to find the hidden stars. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.Included are: Aquarius, Aquila, Aries, Canis Major, Cassiopeia, Cygnus, Drago, Gemini, Leo, Lyra, Orion, Orion,
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4th - 7th
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Innovation and Invention Shark Tank (Upper Elementary & Middle School)
Looking for a creative twist to the normal "invention convention" or "science fair"? Do you want a cross-curricular project that incorporates science, language arts (especially persuasive writing), social studies, critical thinking, and math? Then you've found what you are looking for!
This project was developed for 4th-6th grade, but can be adapted for upper grades. It is also wonderful for Gifted and Talented students and can be used as an extracurricular activity!
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4th - 8th
PHOTOSYNTHESIS & CELLULAR RESPIRATION Crossword Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Use this inviting crossword puzzle to introduce and review important vocabulary words for a unit on photosynthesis, plant respiration, and the carbon cycle. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The vocabulary words covered are the following: Animals, Carbon dioxide, Chlorophyll, Chloroplast, Cytoplasm, Energy, Glucose, Green, Mitochondria,
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4th - 7th
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SOLAR SYSTEM & PLANETS Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
This fun introduction to the solar system includes clues for all of the planets and a few other celestial bodies. It would make a great filler or early finisher worksheet for your science class or when working on an astronomy unit.The vocabulary covered in this crossword puzzle are: Armstrong, Comet, Earth, Eight, Galileo, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Milky Way, Neptune, Orbit, Pluto, Saturn, Uranus, VenusThe clues are designed so that kids will learn a little something about each of these topics.
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2nd - 5th
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Solar System Unit - Space Unit - Scavenger Hunt - Space Activities Projects
This Solar System Scavenger Hunt Activity features 16 space fact cards. Students hunt for fact cards hung around the classroom, hallway, or outdoor space, and record them on the included space activity pages. Perfect for a solar system, astronaut or space unit, the introductory activity engages students and gets them excited to learn more!✅Be sure to check out the preview for detailed pictures and descriptions of everything included in this product.Highlights of this engaging resource include:⭐S
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3rd - 5th
FOOD CHAINS & WEBS Crossword Puzzle Worksheet - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Use this crossword puzzle worksheet as a supplement while teaching a science unit on the environment and food chains. There are a total of 16 vocabulary words with the definitions given for the clues. Crossword puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files and they can also be used as a test or quiz.The wor
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4th - 7th
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Energy Transformation Worksheet
Students will be able to look at the picture of the device and list what type of energy goes into the device and what type of energy comes out of the device.
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5th - 9th
(4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade) EARTH SCIENCE Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Introduce and reinforce spelling for 30 basic Earth science vocabulary words with this fun word search worksheet. A brief definition is given for each of the words, assuring that puzzlers will be learning as well as having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, first day, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The vocabulary words covered in this Earth science activity are:A
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4th - 7th
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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
Inventions Unit - Create Your Own Invention Project - Activities Questions STEM
Invention Convention: Learn about Inventors and Create Your Own Invention! This package includes engaging resources to complete an invention unit. Students learn about inventors and inventions and create their own invention project. Their "Invention to Change the World" is then displayed at a class Invention Convention. Everything needed is included - just print and teach!✅All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, and detailed instructions.✅This work
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4th - 8th
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Forms of Energy Mini-Charts: Light, Electricity, Thermal Energy, Sound, Circuits
Forms of Energy Mini-Charts includes forms of energy, mechanical energy, sound energy, electrical energy, circuits, light energy, reflection and refraction, thermal energy, chemical energy, and energy changes.Check out the Science Mini-Charts Bundle!Ideas for Use:» Absent Students: Keep a page of each set of cards on hand for absent students. While the card cannot replace instruction, students can still get the “big idea” from the lesson they missed in a short period of time. After gluing the
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Science Mini-Charts Bundle | Accommodations, Notes, and Reference Cards
Owl Pellet Bone Chart
Use this bone chart to help identify bones in owl pellets. WAIT! Wish you had an illustration of owl anatomy? A lab sheet to record owl pellet findings? An explanation of what an owl pellet is and how the digestive system of the owl works (and QR codes to quickly access owl call sounds and a video of an owl casting a pellet)? Check out the following listing instead. It also includes the above Owl Pellet Bone Chart!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Owl-Pellets-and-the-Owl-Digestive-Sys
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PreK - 10th
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