Basic principles outlines for GATE

Grades:

K

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Also included in: Grade Level STEM Challenges BUNDLE (K-5th Grade) - Elementary STEM Activities

First Grade STEM Challenges and Activities

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These challenges are designed specifically for first grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided, two for each of the major science content areas: Waves: Light and Sound, Structure, Function, and Information Processing, and Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles.Pages 5-9: Musical InstrumentPages 10-14: Communication CodePages 15-19: Super AnimalPages 20-24: Tree-mendous RootsPages 25-29: Shadow ClockPages 30-34: Earth and SunEach ch

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Grades:

1st

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Also included in: Grade Level STEM Challenges BUNDLE (K-5th Grade) - Elementary STEM Activities

Fourth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities

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These challenges are designed specifically for fourth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Energy, Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human ActivityPages 5-9: Pinball MachinePages 10-14: Nifty Night LightPages 15-21: Brick by BrickPages 22-27: Map a MountainPages 28-32: Solar SnackPages 33-37: Shaky StructureEach

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Grades:

4th

Types:

Also included in: Grade Level STEM Challenges BUNDLE (K-5th Grade) - Elementary STEM Activities

Third Grade STEM Challenges and Activities

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These challenges are designed specifically for third grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human ActivityPages 5-10: Magnetic MazePages 11-15: Marshmallow Catapult Pages 16-22: Genetic LinksPages 23-27: Super Anim

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Grades:

3rd

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Also included in: Grade Level STEM Challenges BUNDLE (K-5th Grade) - Elementary STEM Activities

Fifth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities

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These challenges are designed specifically for fifth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes, Earth's Place in the Universe, and Earth's SystemsPages 5-9: Balloon CarPages 10-14: Candy ChemistryPages 15-19: Perfect ParachutePages 20-25: Plant EssentialsPa

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Grades:

5th

Types:

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science

Also included in: Grade Level STEM Challenges BUNDLE (K-5th Grade) - Elementary STEM Activities

Intro to Earth Science Interactive Notebook

Created by

Nitty Gritty Science

Start the school year off right with this first chapter of The Earth Science Interactive Notebook series: Intro to Earth Science. The concepts in this chapter will introduce some key vocabulary and enable students to start understanding the different systems of Earth and all the branches of science that Earth Science entails. Each chapter in the series will showcase many activities for the students (both middle and high school) to process the information given by teachers. The engaging activit

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Outlines, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle

Evolution Study Guide

Created by

Biology Roots

Polished study guide with editable copy that comes in both print version and paperless! Designed to help organize and flow information so your students can study for their assessment in a well-thought out manner. This includes both traditional paper and digital paperless hosted on Google Slides.This 3 page study guide that covers the following:Evolution Natural SelectionAdaptationProcess that lead to new species (Descent with modification, divergence, etc.)EvidenceDarwinGenetic variationThis st

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Outlines

NGSS:

HS-LS4-2

, HS-LS4-1

, HS-LS4-4

, HS-LS4-5

Also included in: Biology Study Guide Bundle

Mitosis and the Cell Cycle reading packet

Created by

Beverly Biology

This 8 page reading packet teaches the stages of the cell cycle and mitosis. Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and the basics of cancer. The packet is filled with visuals to better aid comprehension and also comes with a student worksheet for students to complete as they read along. I will use this handout on days where I may have a substitute teacher or on days when I simply want to introduce the students to mitosis prior to class lecture. There are 5 files included with t

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, Forensics

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Outlines

Push and Pull STEM

Created by

Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, Engineering

This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion. In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget! Please

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Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle

Marble Maze STEM

Created by

Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards. Suggested Plan of Implementation: Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting

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Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle

Scientific Method - 6 Steps Worksheet

Created by

Monica Lukins

Introduce the scientific method with this simple one-page worksheet with the 6 steps for students to fill in the blanks. It also includes pictures to help them understand the steps and an answer key is provided. I also sell other Scientific Method products: Scientific Method – One Pager Experiement: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-One-Pager-Experiment Scientific Method Simple Steps – PowerPoint: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scientific-Method-Simple-

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Worksheets, Handouts, Outlines

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Makerspace Project Ideas

Created by

Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges

Over 50 STEM Project Ideas!52 open-ended STEM project ideas that are perfect for your Makerspace, STEM Center, or STEM Lab! With so many ideas to choose from, students will always have motivation to keep making throughout the year!Simply print the light bulbs on colored paper, cut out, laminate, hole punch, and attach to a ring for easy student access. Blank light bulbs are included as well for students to contribute their own STEM project ideas! *Please note that this resource is NOT editable!*

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Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

GATE, Centers

Also included in: Setting up your MakerSpace Bundle

FREE Summer STEM!

Created by

This FREE half-sized Summer STEM booklet is perfect to keep your little engineers engaged over summer break! Eight summer-themed challenges are provided in a choice board format, along with student recording sheets and a final reflection sheet. Open-ended challenges can be completed using common household materials and materials found in nature. I hope you and your students LOVE it! INTERESTED IN STEM FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR?!! Click Below! STEM ALL YEAR Looking for MORE Elementary STEM Produ

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Grades:

K - 4th

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Force and Motion STEM: Sled Building

Created by

Basic Principles, Engineering, Winter

Sled Building STEM - Oh no! School is out for a snow day. The stores are closed, but the children want to sled. Help them by building a sled that will slide down the hill. Use your creative thinking because you can only choose from the available supplies and you must stick to the budget. Your students will love learning about force and motion with this sled building challenge! This STEM covers several NGSS standards and promotes engineering thinking. Suggested Plan of Implementat

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Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Winter STEM Bundle

INVERTEBRATES-PORIFERA, CNIDARIA, AND WORMS- PPT AND NOTES

Created by

Maggie's Files

Notice: Update and improve the presentation and student notes.Introducing "INVERTEBRATES I-PHYLUM: PORIFERA, CNIDARIA, AND WORMS" A Comprehensive Resource for Engaging Science Education!Are you looking for an all-in-one solution to effectively teach the fascinating world of invertebrates to your students? Look no further! Introducing "INVERTEBRATES I-PHYLUM: PORIFERA, CNIDARIA, AND WORMS"Your Ultimate Invertebrates Teaching Resource!Comprehensive 47-slide PowerPoint presentation with 9 pages of

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Outlines

Science Fair Research Paper Guidelines

Created by

Amy Krohn

Do your students' science fair research papers end up looking like a jumbled mess? This form will help! Each page of the research paper is described in detail and with an image of what it should look like. Your students' final product will impress science fair judges if they follow this format. Science Fair Research Paper Guidelines by Amy Krohn is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Science, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Outlines

Science Fair Project Planner

Created by

Upper Grades Are Awesome

UPDATED 11/2015 This was one of my first products and finally received a much needed makeover! Interested in making edits? Now you can with Science Fair Project Planner - EDITABLE version! This science fair project planner is designed for group science fair projects. In the past my students struggled with each component and how to put them together to design and create their science fair project. Using this as a guide students are more confident through the process and complete higher quality

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Projects, Outlines, Printables

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

RNA Transcription PowerPoint (& free student handout)

Created by

Beverly Biology

Updated! New and Improved!This is a wonderful PowerPoint that teaches RNA Transcription. This is more than just a list of bulleted facts. This PowerPoint is full of engaging graphics and animations that better aid in comprehension. As the students are taught the process of transcription the following are discussed:RNA polymeraseRNA processingIntronsExonsSpliceosomeYou can view this entire PowerPoint on my YouTube page to make sure it suits your needs. However, if you purchase this item the Powe

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Outlines

Also included in: 20% off Bundle: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation PowerPoint presentations

SHADOWS PPT.

Created by

ClassroomEssentials

Introduce your students to shadow length and direction changes with this colorful power point! Included are note-taking guides and a note-taking key. Also use my "Shadow Task Cards" from my TpT store to implement this lesson. The NGSS Standard aligned with this powerpoint: 5-ESS1-2 Earth's Place in the Universe Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines, Lesson

ACT Science Practice Chromosomes and Inheritability Worksheet

Created by

stephanie penrose

I wrote this practice passage as like the ACT practice passages are for Science Section. I catered it towards my current unit in Biology on Genetics- specifically chromosomes, inheritability and meiosis. The answer key and some ACT Science tricks are included on the last pages. The blue star is only on the preview file. The original download file you get with purchase is simply the document without any stars on it.

Subjects:

Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, GATE

Lunar Landers: An NGSS-Aligned Engineering Challenge

Created by

Hello Fifth

Help students explore gravitational forces through this hands-on engineering challenge. Students can complete this project individually, in pairs, or in teams. We have done this project with materials in class and also as an at-home project. Both work great!The mission is to create a lunar lander that will protect the cargo onboard (an egg) and keep it crack-free. Students will put their lander through numerous trials (recording sheets included) as well as spend time reflecting and addressin

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

STEM Engineering Challenges

Created by

Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, Engineering

This STEM bundle includes STEM tasks that will encourage creative thinking! It includes the complete download of 4 of my STEM challenges. Buying the bundle saves almost 40%!!! It includes: Weather Hazard STEM Push and Pull STEM Living Things STEM - Bird Nest Challenge Gingerbread House STEM These STEM challenges meet a variety of NGSS Standards. They encourage kids to think, create, problem solve, and engineer. Please check the preview to get a peek into what is included. Suggested Plan

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Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

The Complete Science Fair Planner | Workbooks | Projects | Judging | Awards

Created by

Kimberly Scott Science

Everything you need to get your students on the right track for the science fair and award them at the end. Students will create original experiments at their level. The perfect guide for science fair coordinators from start to finish.You will need Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Microsoft Publisher to open and edit some of the programs. Please make sure you have these before purchasing. If you do not have Publisher, you may use the included Google Slide link.You will get all 3-grad

Subjects:

Laboratory, GATE, For Parents

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Magic School Bus Gets Charged

Created by

The Elementary Mama

The Magic School Bus Gets PlantedSeason 4 Episode 10Here's your simple and complete companion pack for The Magic School Bus Gets Charged! Use this to keep your students engaged before, during, and after watching the video. Activities included:- comprehension questions - answer key included- crossword puzzle - answer key included- draw and label an electric circuit - 2 performance tasks

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