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6th grade science handouts for Easel
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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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Calculating & Graphing Speed, Distance and Time (Google Classroom compatible)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!With this worksheet, students will practice graphing provided data on 3 different distance/time graphs and will then interpret the graph and calculate the average speed. Students will also answer a series of questions which require them to manipulate the speed equation to solve for either the speed, distance or time. There are a few questions that require students to recognize that the word
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sandra V.
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
Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation
Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practiceStudents will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the co
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Plate Tectonics Activity: Reading Tectonic Maps Worksheets
Reading Plate Tectonics Maps: This resource was created to help middle school students gain confidence and comfort in reading and dissecting plate tectonic maps. There are three separate maps with questions. Each handout has an answer key. With each map, students are asked to count the number of plates, find plates, decipher direction, speed, or identify land features created by tectonic movement. Use these for classwork, homework, or leave with a sub. This is a print-and-go resource. Please see
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Bill Nye the Science Guy | Erosion | Printable & Digital Video Notes
Bill Nye - Erosion - Printable and Digital Video Questions / Guided NotesBill, Bill, Bill,... Bill Nye the Science Guy! Kids and teachers alike love Bill Nye. Why? Because he's engaging and funny while teaching great science content at the same time.This Bill Nye video question set is great for station work, homework, or with a sub. Your students will love completing these easy to follow questions which can serve as guided notes for the important content of the video.What’s Included:15 questions
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Scientific Revolution Discovery Centers Activity
Teaching the Scientific Revolution? This activity will save you time and stress as you cover the content and address the standards in your classes!Students can investigate the beginning and major contributions of the Scientific Revolution with this Discovery Centers activity on the significant scientists of the period. This interactive resource allows students to either work in table groups or to visit placard centers set up around the room on 7 different advancements during the Scientific Rev
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #4 Elemental Messages
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about atomic numbers and chemical symbols with a little 'elemental spelling' added to the mix! Given the atomic number, students record the chemical symbol and spell out a hidden message.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be com
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5th - 10th
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Force and Motion for Interactive Science Notebook (Distance Learning & Google)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!This PDF includes 53 pages of various foldables, flippables, and activities specifically designed for an Interactive Science Notebook to be used during a unit on Force and Motion. (23 of these pages are teacher answer keys, examples, and directions for use)Most foldables and flippables are left blank on the inside. This will allow you to fully customize each one for whatever curriculum or gr
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Elizabeth V.
Biology Taxonomy Classification of Living Things Worksheet with Easel Activity
Taxonomy Handout and Study Guide for Classification of Living Things. Explains taxonomy (classification of living things) in a simple and easy format that life science students can use as a study guide or reference sheet for their biology or life science notebook. Features a mnemonic device for remembering the order. Includes a study guide worksheet with some basic questions about the classification system, and a practice sheet with key. Great to start out the year and have this ready for back t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
First Day of School STEM Tower Activity
Looking for something you can do to break the ice on the first day without having to gather a ton of materials? Worried that students are gong to die of boredom if you do one more presentation on procedures and expectations? If you answered yes to either of those questions, the tower building challenge is the answer to your problems!This resource is great as an introduction to any engineering or scientific method curriculum, or simply as a fun team building activity. Check out the TED Talk that
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: First Week of School Complete Science Bundle
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Earth Science for Interactive Science Notebooks
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!This PDF includes 54 full pages of various flippables, graphic organizers and activities for an Interactive Science Notebook to be used during a unit on Earth Science (16 pages are teacher answer keys). Most foldables and flippables are left blank on the inside. This will allow you to fully customize each one for whatever curriculum or grade you teach with the information you want your studen
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Special Bundle for Lauren P.
Ecosystems and Interdependence for Interactive Notebooks (w/Distance Learning)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!This PDF includes 39 full pages of various flippables, graphic organizers and activities designed for an Interactive Science Notebook to be used during a unit on Ecosystems and Interdependence. (13 pages are teacher answer keys). Most foldables and flippables are left blank on the inside. This will allow you to fully customize each one for whatever curriculum or grade you teach with the infor
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Special Bundle for Lauren P.
Weather and Climate Comparing & Contrasting Sorting Activity
Looking for a way to show the similarities and differences between weather and climate? Check out this sorting activity! This activity can be used independently or in a group setting. It includes a Venn diagram and cut and paste labels to be put in each section of the Venn diagram. It also includes a weather and climate header and description task cards, so that you can do the activity in a group setting. Check out the preview for a detailed look at what is included!Includes:- Venn diagram- Venn
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Weather & Water Cycle Unit Bundle
Bacteria vs Virus - And what are coronaviruses?
This is a great no-prep reading and research activity that brings the REAL-WORLD into your classroom. First, students read about bacteria and viruses and create a venn diagram showing the differences and similarities. Next, students learn about "What are CORONAVIRUSES?" and are introduced to "COVID-19". Finally, students are asked to research about COVID-19 in comparison to MERS and SARS.This resource includes:• Reading activities: "What are Bacteria?" and "What is a Virus?"• Worksheet: Venn di
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Stars and Planets Comparing & Contrasting Sorting Activity
Looking for a way to show the similarities and differences between stars and planets? Check out this sorting activity! This activity can be used independently or in a group setting. It includes a Venn diagram and cut and paste labels to be put in each section of the Venn diagram. It also includes a stars and planets header and description task cards, so that you can do the activity in a group setting. Check out the preview for a detailed look at what is included!
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- Venn diagram
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Solar System Unit Bundle
Science Lab Equipment Identification ~Original~ for Chemistry/Physical Science
This two page worksheet containing a word bank and 31 images of lab equipment may be used as a scavenger hunt activity, assignment, or quiz.Purchase of this product also includes TpT Easel Activity and three auto-grading Easel assessments (students may self-check their work using this tool). All answers included. Original Artwork.Lab Equipment Identification contains the following:beaker, beaker Tongs, Bunsen burner, clay triangle, crucible & cover, crucible tongs, dropping pipette (eyedropp
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Writing: How to Write an Outline Handout Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Writing an outline handout with templates. Defines what an outline is and why it is used, two types of outlines, and the rules for formatting an outline from general to specific with headings, subheadings, details, and specifics. Use when writing an expository paper such as a research report, biography, or essay. Includes an outline format template. You may also download my other Outline Template - Blank to help with scaffolding or differentiation. Outlines are helpful graphic organizers to use
Grades:
5th - 8th
Inventions Unit & Enrichment Projects, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford
Fun "Inventions" Unit Your Students Will Love! This unit includes students handouts with the top 10 inventors of all time, the top ten inventions, inventions vocabulary, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison activities, poetry activities, brainstorming gadgets fun, and no-prep fun enrichment projects. Fun activities to encourage the future inventors in your classroom.Differentiated "Inventions" Unit to reinforce the higher level skill of innovative thinking. Students will learn about the greatest inve
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4th - 6th
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Engineering Design Complete Unit {NGSS 3-5-ETS1 and MS-ETS1 Aligned}
Give your students a complete introduction to engineering and the engineering design process in a fun and engaging way! Students are introduced to engineering before choosing a branch of engineering to research. Guided research is provided with websites and questions for students to answer. Students then pair up to teach each other about their branch of engineering before completing an attractive engineering poster. Great to hang in the classroom or hallway to show student work and collaborat
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle
Human Impacts In Earth's Biomes - Science Text (NGSS MS-LS2.A)
This text set reviews Earth's biomes (both biotic and abiotic factors within the biomes), incorporates data analysis, and extends student learning by addressing human impacts in these areas. Links to additional resources are included. This is now a TpT digital activity. NGSS Aligned:Disciplinary Core Idea: LS2.A.1 Organisms, and populations of organisms, are dependent on their environmental interactions both with other living things and with nonliving factors.Science and Engineering Practices:Ob
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6th - 8th
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Inner and Outer Planet Worksheets...Bonus: 4 Piece Clip-Art Included!
4 Inner planets (Color Clip Art!) included! These two visual worksheets provide space for guided or independent student work or labeling for the inner and outer planets. Easy labeling for visual learners! There is one worksheet for inner planets, one for outer. Clip-art includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.Inner Planets, Outer Planets, Solar System,Terms of UseThis is a single-use guide created for use in classrooms. Product may be copied and distributed to students. If you want to use the
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Interactions Between Earth's Spheres
Perfect for both in class and distance learning!In this activity, the students will look at photos of phenomena that occur on Earth to identify which of Earth's four main spheres (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere/geosphere) are interacting to create the phenomena. There is a brief introduction which describes each of the spheres. The students love looking at these amazing photographs! There are 7 total photographs.
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5th - 8th
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