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Free 8th grade science microsofts
Following Directions Test -- Fun Activity for Beginning of the Year
This is by far, my most absolute favorite beginning of the year activity! You've probably done this in school before, but many kids have never done it! It's the "Following Directions Test."
I've written a blog post about how to use this test, so check it out for more information!
Following Directions Test Blog Post
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Save Fred! is another fun Back to School community builder!
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4th - 12th
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Exit Ticket EDITABLE TEMPLATE
Create your own exit ticket for ANY subject using this template! Add in your learning objective, question(s), and you're good to go! Have students check in with their level of understanding by circling one of the thumbs. I used this at the end of my math block and it really helped me to figure out if they got the concept or not, and to see their perspective on their own learning. Enjoy! Make sure to give feedback :)
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K - 12th
FREE! Density Interactive Notebook Science Doodle BUNDLE - Science Notes
This Density Bundle is also found in my
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Included in this Bundle:
• Directions on how to use this Bundle
• One large PDF with a table of contents with hyperlinks for easy access
• 3 Interactive Notebook Foldables
- Density
- Density Observed in Objects
- Calculating Density
• 6 Vocabulary Words with pages of original doodles and 4 different versions for differeniated le
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6th - 8th
Save Fred! Community and Teamwork Builder
Save Fred! is a great community builder and review of the Scientific Method. I've used this activity at the beginning of the year for 2 years with my 5th graders. They LOVE saving Fred and talk about it for the rest of the year!
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This goes along with the Save Fred! lesson on my blog.
Save Fred! Blog Post
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The Following Directions Test is another fun Back to School activity!
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3rd - 8th
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Scientific Method Worksheet (answer key included)
Ensure that your students understand The Scientific Method with this FREE and EDITABLE worksheet/assessment, complete with an answer key. You may also be interested in my....⭐ Scientific Method BINGO Game (no prep)⭐ Scientific Method Introduction Activity [Print and Go]⭐ Scientific Method Lab Activity [5 minute set-up]⭐ Scientific Method Maze Worksheet [Print and Digital for Distance Learning]⭐ Scientific Method Task Cards [Print and Digital for Distance Learning]⭐ Scientific Method Vocabular
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6th - 12th
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Animal Adaptation Showcase
Adaptations in the environment,for both plants and animals, is an important part of the science standards in many grade levels. This ready-made presentation includes engaging real life photos of very interesting animal adaptations with explanations.
Animal Adaption Showcase also matches to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in grades 2, 5, middle and high school.
This resource on Animal Adaptations is sure to spark the curiosity of students!
This presentation is editable so y
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2nd - 10th
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Writing CER Science Arguments with Claim Evidence Reasoning
Help your students write meaningful conclusions and strong scientific arguments CER. This interactive presentation and student notes will guide your students through the 3 parts of a scientific argument - Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning. Supports Common Core and Aligned with NGSS practices - constructing arguments and engaging in argument from evidence. What's included?- Presentation to introduce and define the 3 parts of a scientific argument- student practice using data about Earth's inter
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Science Practices Bundle for Middle School: Nature of Science
First Day of School PowerPoint, Class Expectations, Goal Setting
This is a First Day of School PowerPoint that I use with middle-level students to start the year in a positive and productive direction. The PowerPoint describes classroom expectations, is somewhat fun, but most importantly welcomes and motivates the students. I have provided the one that I use for science which of course will explore hydrocarbons, alcohols, and deliver a few wows. I have also provided an all purpose edited version without science exploration / combustion demonstrations for t
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4th - 12th
Atoms, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures - Worksheet, PowerPoint and Lab
Complete lesson to teach students the differences between atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures with an interactive PowerPoint that uses teacher led discussions, student led exercises, full lesson worksheet and simple experiments.This resource aligns with MS-PS1-1The practical instructions can be found at Making iron sulfide experiment***teachers are advised to risk assess and practice any experiments in advance***You may be in interested in my other middle school resources:Chemical word equat
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6th - 8th
Dichotomous Key Minion Notes & Practice
Dichotomous Key Notes with PracticeWorksheet explains the basic definition of what a dichotomous key is then students will use a dichotomous key to find the names of Gru's minions. 6 minion examples
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5th - 8th
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Failure Letter To Parents
As teachers we are responsible for every aspect of our students academics – positive and negative. This letter is an easy way to inform parents of their student’s current stance in your class. I usually send tis letter home, attached with a current progress report, 2 weeks before grades are due. I tell students that I will give them extra credit (2 points) if they bring the letter and progress report back to me, signed, within 2-day of receiving it. Even though they are almost failing, I will g
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6th - 8th
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Exit Tickets - blank - EDITABLE
Exit tickets are great for assessing if students understood the lesson! Take 3-5 minutes at the end of every class and see whether you students got it. I usually use just 1-2 questions, projected on the smart board, and the students answer to their best ability.
Here is a page with 4 blank Exit Ticket forms. Edit in Powerpoint to make it your own!
Great for any grade level, any subject!
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PreK - 12th
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Science Middle School Daily No-Prep Bellringers - FREEBIE Starters & Warm-Ups
First five minutes? Planned! With this FREE PREVIEW set of my daily bell ringers, you'll engage your students and get them thinking!My favorite way to begin a lesson is with a conversation about something interesting with a quick starter. I find that it helps engage students to begin using their science skills as a warm-up for my lesson.Want more great starters? Click here for the Full Year of No-Prep Science Warm-ups!This resource includes 10 types of starts to spark conversation. This inquiry-
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5th - 8th
Blank Frayer Model Printable Worksheet
This has two pages that you can print front and back. They are the same. The student puts the word in the middle and fills in the surrounding information.
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6th - 12th
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Free Food Chain Card Game
This free download includes 21 cards of varying images and the remaining cards have food chain vocabulary. These cards can be used at any age. I use them with kindergarten but vocabulary cards make the activity applicable to the higher grades.
There are 4 pages of cards with 8 cards per page, ready to laminate and use with students.
I include the vocabulary terms:
Plant Eating (herbivore)
Meat Eating (carnivore)
Plant and Meat Eating (omnivore)
Producer
Decomposer
Consumer
Primary Consumer
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K - 8th
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JEOPARDY! - Powerpoint customizable game template
After several attempts of searching for a good working Jeopardy template with no success, I decided to do one that complied with all my expectations.
This is a simple and well-designed template that lets you create personalized questions and answers.
Works great for classrooms, colleagues (training purposes) and friends (for fun).
Features:
- 25 questions and answers divided in 5 categories + final jeopardy question
- Points change color after being clicked, to avoid repeating
- Main topic in
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
New Years 2024 Resolution Activity- January Positive Growth Mindset
My New Year's Resolution Bingo Activity is editable and ready to go either print and go or go digitally! This product is COMPLETELY EDITABLE and FREE!! Start the new calendar year off right by developing a positive growth mindset with my list of new year's resolutions or add/modify with your students! Download my product and choose how you want to use the presentation: Google slides or PowerPoint. Have students create a 4 x 4 bingo card, write out the number and resolution. Call out on students,
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3rd - 11th
Free Science Vocabulary Folder
Free Science Vocabulary Folder from The Science Penguin
This file includes 20 pages of terms. At the end of the file, there is an editable page where you can type your own terms in a text box to customize it for your students' needs.
Science Vocabulary Notebooks have been incredibly useful to me and my students this year already. Students are required to write the definition of each term, draw a picture, and add color. I encourage them to use more creative illustrations as well (like by us
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3rd - 8th
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Natural Resources PowerPoint, Notes & Exam - Google Slides
About this Product:All items in this product are 100% EDITABLE and DIFFERENTIATED. The product includes:• PowerPoint Presentation (37 differentiated slides)• Scaffolded Notes (differentiated and modified/completed notes included)• Summative Examination (differentiated and answer key included)• Copy of the Presentation, Notes and Exam saved as Google App Files (read below)Important Notes:• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curricul
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3rd - 9th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
FREE Word Sneak Vocabulary Game Template to Use with ANY Subject!
Have you seen Jimmy Fallon play Word Sneak on The Tonight Show? If not, look it up and laugh at how hilarious such a simple word game can be!If you want to bring a little of this fun into your classroom, use this Word Sneak template to add your own vocabulary words and play along! ✌ If you and your students enjoy this freebie, your positive 5 star feedback is greatly appreciated!You may also like: Root Word SneakFollow me for more creative lessons by clicking the green star on my store! Thank yo
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5th - 12th
What is a Solar Eclipse Mini-WebQuest!! Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
WebQuest, Mini-WebQuest, What is a Solar Eclipse, Total Solar Eclipse 4/8/24 - April 8, 2024. This Mini-WebQuest is a perfect introduction to Eclipses for late Elementary through early High School. I am using this with my Middle school Science Classes while I am chasing the April 8, 2024 Eclipse with my family. This WebQuest has students examine 2 Eclipse video clips, identifying the differences and inferring reasons why Eclipses happen. Students will create a diagram showing what they know abou
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Speak Think Understand - KWL Chart
This KWL chart can be used for any age of student that can read and write. I have used it as young as first grade, but also with college students. It is designed to get students thinking about how the things we know, want to know, and have learned are connected. Coming out of the mouth, you will find a space for students to write what they already know, or can tell you about. In a thought bubble above the head, is a space for what a student might want to know, or be thinking about, but not sure
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE Blank Jeopardy Game Template: 3 Category Jeopardy
This is a great FREE Jeopardy Game Template that can be used for any subject. All you have to do is fill out the questions and answers! The music, animations, and hyperlinks are already included in this Jeopardy game template. All the answer slides in this jeopardy game link back to the question board. After you create the game, make sure it is saved properly. Then after you play the game, do not save it. You'll have the original saved font colors for when you play again.This Jeopardy game templ
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K - 12th
FREE Forensic Files worksheet for ANY Forensic Files or True Crime video
This one page Forensics True Crime response sheet will work with almost any true crime video or article. Tons of Forensic Files episodes can be found on YouTube for FREE! For a list of some of the best, check out my Forensic Files Guide for a list of 26 episodes listed by topic!In my Forensic Science class, we have ‘Forensic File Friday’ every week, where I show them an episode of Forensic Files that aligns with whatever evidence topic we are learning about at the time. It is a great chance for
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6th - 12th
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