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6th grade science task card pdfs

Preview of Scientific Method Task Cards | Science Investigations Experiments Variables

Scientific Method Task Cards | Science Investigations Experiments Variables

If your students are like mine, they need extra help with science process skills like supporting claims, identifying variables, asking testable questions, and writing investigation procedures.This task cards set has 20 task cards that each have 5 questions about an investigation scenario (100 total questions).Skills Included:identify independent variablesidentify dependent variablesidentify constantsformulate hypothesescommunicate valid conclusionsunderstand repeated trials can increase the reli
Preview of Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation

Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation

Created by
Science Spot
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of thermal energy. This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture as being an example of conduction, convection or radiation. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards: All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card Bundl
Preview of LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}

LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}

I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
Preview of Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities

Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities

This student-centered NGSS-aligned graphing lesson is fun and interactive! My class gave it a thumbs up! It was created specifically for Middle School grades 6-8 NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. These graphing stations are a great way to get students to interact with different forms of data. The graphing stations include:⭐ A Graphing Notes Printable - The notes explain the different types of graphs and how they are most commonly used. This is a great resource for students to ref
Preview of Analyzing Data 5th Grade Science Test Prep Task Cards + Digital Resource Option

Analyzing Data 5th Grade Science Test Prep Task Cards + Digital Resource Option

The pack from my new 5th Grade Science Test Prep product line has 20 multiple choice task cards that ask students to analyze data, charts, graphs, and observations.Designed with 5th Grade Science STAAR in mind, these versatile test prep task cards are perfect for review games!Analyzing Data Test Prep Task Cards Includes:• 20 rigorous task cards about a variety of topics and forms of data• Recording Sheet• Answer Key• Ideas for Use• Questions set up in Google Forms for auto-gradingTopics Addresse
Preview of STEAM and STEM No Prep Activities for End of the Year Middle School

STEAM and STEM No Prep Activities for End of the Year Middle School

Created by
Rise over Run
This pack of 20 S.T.E.A.M. challenges are creative, open-ended tasks that make students think! These are a great way to keep students engaged at the end of the year! This resource will have students doing activities like...Creating 3D artwork using coordinatesModeling the sun and earth to scaleDesigning a pool to meet requirementsEstimating how many paper towels are left on a roll...and so much more! Minimal materials are required. Most tasks require no materials. Some do require everyday items
Preview of 5th Grade Science STAAR Review Test Prep Task Cards | Printable Digital Resource

5th Grade Science STAAR Review Test Prep Task Cards | Printable Digital Resource

The is a bundle of task cards from the Science Test Prep Task Cards product line. Designed with 5th Grade Science STAAR in mind, these versatile test prep task cards are perfect for review games!Each set of task cards includes 20 rigorous questions. With 17 sets, that's 340 ready-to-use questions!ALL SETS INCLUDE A PRINTABLE VERSION AND AN AUTO-GRADING VERSION IN GOOGLE FORMS.What's included?1. Circuits Test Prep Task Cards2. Silly Alien Test Prep Task Cards3. Moon Phases Test Prep Task Cards4.
Preview of Food Chains and Food Webs Task Cards and Ecosystem Activities & Flow of Energy

Food Chains and Food Webs Task Cards and Ecosystem Activities & Flow of Energy

Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about food webs? This resource includes 48 Food Web sorting cards with producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers. Animal and plant species are native to North America. Students will sort cards in 6 different Food Web and Food Chain tasks. Students will identify trophic levels, energy flow, producers and consumers, and more. This resource addresses the Disciplinary Core Ideas for NGSS Ecosystem: Interactions, Energy, and dynami
Preview of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Task Cards

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Task Cards

Are you looking to review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion with your students? These task cards are perfect! You can use these as a review game or as normal task cards! There are 40 examples of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion included in this resource! Each card asks the students to determine what law the example is. The cards include pictures & examples that the students can relate to. With this resource, you will get detailed instructions on how to incorporate games into these task cards as a fun rev
Preview of Holiday Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards / Christmas & Winter STEM / Student Gifts

Holiday Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards / Christmas & Winter STEM / Student Gifts

The following holiday challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts and are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as holiday gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use.To complete the Hashtag Block challenge cards, students will only need about 30 bl
Preview of Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)

Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)

Created by
Science Spot
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of chemical and physical changes. This product contains 24 cards which have students identify each illustration as either a chemical or physical change. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards: All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card
Preview of Independent and Dependent Variables Task Cards | Science Task Cards

Independent and Dependent Variables Task Cards | Science Task Cards

This is a set of 24 task cards that covers independent variables, dependent variables, controls, constants, & testable questions. With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of Next Generation Science Standard 8 Practices of Science & Engineering.How do I use task cards? • Test prep • Science stations • Warm ups or bell work • Collaborative learningYou can laminate these and use them again and again. You could also
Preview of Science Measurement Task Cards + Digital Resource Option 4th Grade 5th Grade

Science Measurement Task Cards + Digital Resource Option 4th Grade 5th Grade

This pack includes 24 task cards related to metric measurements in science. This file is great for Back to School practice and review!Digital option included!Topics Included:• selecting the correct unit of measurement• selecting measurement tools• calculating mass on a triple beam balance• measuring length• reading volume on a graduated cylinder• solving addition and subtraction word problems with decimals to the tenths placeUsing Google Forms:These questions are already in Google Forms. You ca
Preview of Weathering Erosion and Deposition 30 Digital & Print Task Cards

Weathering Erosion and Deposition 30 Digital & Print Task Cards

Weathering, erosion, or deposition? Can your students tell the difference? This task card set has 30 scenarios with eye-catching real world images and descriptions that can be classified as changes due to weathering, erosion, or deposition. Since many pictures could relate to any of these processes, each card has key words highlighted in red to help guide students to the match. These task cards are a very versatile way to review a concept with your students. They work great as a station activit
Preview of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Science Reading Comprehension Passages

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Science Reading Comprehension Passages

Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension and science literacy in your classroom? Help your students learn all about photosynthesis and cellular respiration with this cellular energy science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Science Standards.✎Print and digital versionsThese comprehension reading passages
Preview of Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for History/Social Studies

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for History/Social Studies

Created by
Teacher Thrive
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for History! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any historical reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text and with
Preview of Physical and Chemical Changes : Identifying Everyday Examples Distance Learning

Physical and Chemical Changes : Identifying Everyday Examples Distance Learning

Created by
Sunrise Science
This Physical and Chemical Changes in Everyday Life activity on physical and chemical changes in matter includes a “gallery walk”, an activity to identify physical and chemical changes in everyday life, and a reinforcement (homework) worksheet.The first part includes defining physical and chemical change then sending students on a “walk” to identify whether various changes are considered physical or chemical. I printed the “stations” cards in color, laminated them, and cut them apart. I tape the
Preview of Science Centers with Reading Passages - Digital Activities Included

Science Centers with Reading Passages - Digital Activities Included

Created by
Jennifer Findley
Do you need science activities that will engage your students, provide reading comprehension practice, and increase their understanding of the science topics? This science bundle includes 63 science centers with passages and comprehension questions. The centers cover a variety of earth science, life science, and physical science topics.About the Science Activities:The questions on the task cards can be answered based on the information from the text. Some may require students to infer or synthes
Preview of The States of Matter Task Cards (Change of Phase Activity: Solid, Liquid, Gas)

The States of Matter Task Cards (Change of Phase Activity: Solid, Liquid, Gas)

Created by
Science Spot
States of Matter Task Cards: These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with questions about the states of matter. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the states of matter. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. Important: Check out my other products on the States of Matter:          1. Task Cards          2. Cootie Catchers          3. Accordio
Preview of Human Body Systems Digestive Circulatory Nervous Respiratory Skeletal Muscular

Human Body Systems Digestive Circulatory Nervous Respiratory Skeletal Muscular

You will receive 26 human body systems task cards (2 larger cards per page) for your 4th grade, 5th grade and special education students to research and review all the human body systems, including muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, immune, lymphatic, integumentary, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive. Students will answer the question, "Which human body system am I?" You will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF formats for your convenience.Please cl
Preview of Plant & Animal Cell Organelles and Function Task Cards: Cell Structures Activity

Plant & Animal Cell Organelles and Function Task Cards: Cell Structures Activity

Created by
Science Spot
These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills identifying the structures within cells and their functions. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the different cell organelles and structures and their functions. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions. Important: Check out my other products on Cell O
Preview of WORLD CONTINENTS STEM Activities and Challenges Travel Passport

WORLD CONTINENTS STEM Activities and Challenges Travel Passport

Visit NORTH AMERICAN, SOUTH AMERICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA and ANTARCTICA. A complete set of over 45 STEM challenge cards based on famous landmarks around the world, including a student passport and fact sheet about each location. Representing at least 45 half hour lessons! DOWNLOAD THE PDF PREVIEW TO RECEIVE A FREE SAMPLE OF THIS RESOURCEThese task cards allow flexibility with the teacher to either grab and go or build further lessons around each challenge. They lend themselves to Ge
Preview of Scientific Method : Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables

Scientific Method : Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables

Students are given 20 task cards with science research scenarios and asked to identify the Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Controlled Variables, Research Question, and more. Thinking Like a Scientist is a tested concept in Texas and is harder than some might think. Students are asked to infer, deduce, read between the lines, and have some good dialogue with their peers.Many of these task cards are based on real experiments I have done with my students over the years. I hope it
Preview of Layers of the Atmosphere Task Cards Activity

Layers of the Atmosphere Task Cards Activity

Created by
Science Spot
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the layers of the atmosphere. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about each of the layers of the atmosphere. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions. Important: Check out my other products on the Layers of the Atmosphere:          1. Task
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