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8th grade science scripts for Montessori
Game: Murder at the Manor (mystery party activity)
If you like Game of Thrones, you'll enjoy Murder at The Manor
The Earl Henry is dead and without an heir on the eve of the annual tournament and feast. Who could have done such a dastardly deed at the castle? His 4th wife? The traveling minstrel? One of his sisters or a host of other relatives, servants and knights from the realm? Play a suspect and a detective as you investigate the crime set in Medieval Europe.
Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Emergency Sub Plans for Physical Science with Choice Board for Middle School
Looking for a quick and easy sub plan template? These sub plans provide 5 choices the substitute can choose from, can easily be implemented by a sub, and includes a choice board for students with 9 open ended choices. They are designed with the middle school student in mind and strictly comes as a Google Doc ™ so it can be edited to include your own personal details and information.What's Included?Teacher NotesSubstitute InformationEmergency Lesson Plan ChoicesClassroom Notes PageWebsite Evalua
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6th - 8th
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Northern Constellation Cards
There are 20 Northern Constellation cards in this set - Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Bootes, Hercules, Lupus, Andromeda, Cetus, Pegasus, Perseus, Aquila, Cygnus, Delphinus, Lyra, Auriga, Canis Major, Columba & Orion.These cards can be used in multiple ways.- use just the first set as flash cards or control cards.- use just the second set and match word to image/object.- as 3-part cards for matching picture to picture and word to word Great for learning vocabulary, help
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Space Bundle
Readers Theater scripts: African American scientists & inventors
Nine African-American scientists/inventors (Benjamin Banneker, Mae Jemison, Patricia Bath, George Washington Carver, Dr. Mary Chinn, Lewis Latimer, Yvonne Cagle and Elijah McCoy, Patricia Bath) are featured in this collection of reader's theaters. They may be used in language arts, science or history class, adapted for a school wide program or even memorized and done, royalty free, as a stage play or video.Each interview is self-contained so students can be divided into groups to read and rehea
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Scripts: Space science reader's theaters (3 scripts, 13 writing prompts)
Space science package 1 includes 3 scripts and 13 writing prompts. This is part of the Earth and space science bundle.
Reader’s theater is an excellent way to teach science content while improving fluency, comprehension and giving students an opportunity to shine. While providing authentic reasons to read and reread, students can analyze characters, plots and other story elements in an interdisciplinary study of these topics.
President of the Solar System club -If the sun resigned, who woul
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4th - 8th
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Circulatory System Reader's Theatre
Heart, blood vessels, blood cells, spleen, and platelets oh my! Are you studying the circulatory system and need a quick review? Have your students practice this reader's theatre. Packed with 11 characters including a funny virus and a white blood cell who hopes to gobble up every germ in their path, this reader's theatre will help your students become more fluent readers and learn about this important body system at the same time.
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3rd - 8th
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Living and Nonliving Things Abiotic & Biotic Factors | Card Sort Activity BUNDLE
Students sort cards into living and nonliving things or biotic and abiotic factors. The biology card sort activity comes with a worksheet, for students to record their answers and provide reflection. Have students attempt the task individually or as a group. ✨My Product Includes✨60 high-quality color images to sort. Two versions of worksheet and labels depending on if you would prefer to use biotic and abiotic terminology or living and non-living terminology. Answer sheet provided. Accessibility
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PreK - 9th
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Human Anatomy Health Activity eBook: Hands-on Activities, Experiments and Crafts
Travel into the human body with a comprehensive, interactive study of the human anatomy and physiology system. I am currently and instructor for Anatomy & Physiology at a local college for adult learners, but these activities have been tweaked to be friendly to younger learners - my kids LOVE doing these activities and we tend to work on A&P related activities at least 1-2 times a year as a focus. This bundle contains 99 pages of incredible resources! Included areorder of complexity car
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Game: The Will Murder Mystery activity/script & lesson plans
THE WILL MURDER MYSTERY ACTIVITY When rich old Mrs. Wetherington dies the family and staff are shocked, not at her death (after all she was old and many people wanted her dead) but at her will. The bulk of the estate would go to the person who fingered her murderer. Skeletons in closets, blackmail and underhanded dealings all abound at the family estate as everyone points fingers and declares their innocence. Mystery activities are an engaging alternative to hum drum get togethers, typical drama
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Readers Theater scripts: 7 life science scripts
Seven life science reader's theater scripts. Part of the Life science bundle.
Includes how and why do reader's theater, plus a Power Point. All scripts are now available as .PDF and Word.doc)
Readers theater is an excellent way to teach science content while improving fluency, comprehension and giving students an opportunity to shine. While providing authentic reasons to read and reread, students can analyze characters, plots and other story elements in an interdisciplinary study of these
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4th - 9th
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Weather Map Project- STEM Meteorology
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING!This is *NOT* a "no prep" activity. It requires a green screen, if used in the way photos appear, and the downloading of an app from an Iphone. In addition, there are other item like a tripod I suggest you purchase to complete this. It also requires at least two hours of time on the teacher's part to prepare your students for this activity. However, it is completely worth the time and money. This took my students about three days (one hour each day) to complete, aft
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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-2
Respiratory System Reader's Theatre
Do you need a way to help student's better understand the respiratory system? Are words like alveoli and pharynx difficult to explain? After studying the respiratory system, why not review its functions and parts using a reader's theatre? This 11 part reader's theatre easily explain what happens when Oxygen enters a person's nose, travels through the trachea, pharynx, bronchial tubes, and into the lungs. Add the character diaphragm and you have a fun filled way to learn more about this important
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3rd - 8th
Game: Who Shot Prospector Pete (Murder Mystery activity)
Prospector Pete is found shot in the back at his mining claim with a peck of people possibly involved including his wife Betsy, the Raindance Kid, Hoss Steel, Lily Lang Tree (or is it Land Tree?) and many more. Jump right in as a suspect and a detective and figure out who did it.
Mystery party games are an engaging alternative to hum drum usual fare and make wonderful drama activities. Add spice to that theater class, family reunion, retreat or birthday/anniversary party. Acting experience and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ICELAND Unit Study Cultural Studies w/Viking, Tundra Biome, Puffin & Geysers!
Learn all about the beautiful country of Iceland with interactive, hands-on activities! Learn about the country with our placemat/poster and flag, study landmarks with full color three-part cards, and visualize locations of landmarks and cities with our map pinning. See where Iceland is in relationship the rest of the world with the continent flag pinning & outline. Learn about indigenous animals with the Icelandic fauna full color three-part cards.Made a 3D Model of the iconic church, Hallg
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PreK - 8th
Marine Food Webs and Food Chains Card Sort Activity - Temperate Ocean Ecosystem
Engage students with this huge card sort activity to construct marine food chains and food webs. Use the suggestions to a lead discussion about how human activity affects temperate ocean food webs through climate change and the accidental introduction of invasive species. Use the provided labels to practice key vocabulary by assigning terms such as producer, detritivore, autotroph, etc to ocean organisms. ✨ Here’s What You’ll Get✨- 32 organism cards- Energy arrows- Labels (including but not limi
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
Also included in: Everything in My Store MEGA BUNDLE
Reader's Theater Pack: Matter
Reader’s Theater Pack: MatterThis reader’s theater pack contains five scripts about matter. The short, 2 page scripts are engaging for your whole class! Most have 1-6 individual speaking parts and many ALL parts for you whole class (or small group) to participate in.Great way to integrate reading fluency with important science standards. The more you practice, the more students are learning about matter, all while becoming stronger readers.And they won't even realize how hard they are working
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3rd - 10th
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Social Emotion Learning (SEL) in science YEAR LONG!!!
Hands down, Social and Emotional Learning is the best way to connect with your students. You have to show interest in THEM before they will show interested in you and your class.Usually, SEL is left for advisory classes or done occasionally but isn’t always related to science BUT NOT NOW!!!This "Year-Long Social Emotional Learning Set of Questions" is perfect for science class! It includes over 180 thought-provoking prompts that encourage students to reflect on their emotions, social interaction
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6th - 8th
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Paper Roller Coasters
Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl
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5th - 9th
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Science Discussion Starters
Science Scaffolds for Discussion
This product includes 11 science discussion starter posters.
Black&White + Color Included
When scientists share their ideas, they may say ...
I noticed ____.
My data shows ____.
I think ___ because ___.
I wonder ___.
I observed ____.
When scientists respond to others, they may say ...
Can you explain to me?
What do you think?
What evidence do you have?
Are you saying _____?
I agree with ___ because ____.
I respectfully disagree because ____.
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K - 8th
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168 Geography and Landform Terms Flash Cards / 3 Part Montessori Cards
These cards align with most state standards and Classical Conversations Challenge A program. Additionally, these cards include terms specifically related to Hawaii's geography features such as windward, lava tube, etc. (Please see list below for a full list of terms.)The cards contained in this packet can be used as traditional flashcards or 3 Part Cards. The 3-Part Cards are Montessori inspired. Rote memorization can be difficult for children with dyslexia. The purpose of these cards is to as
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Geography Terms Classical Conversations Aligned Bundle
Conifer Life Cycle Pack With Real Photos - Montessori Pine Tree 3 Part Cards
This hands-on pine tree life cycle activity bundle is Montessori inspired and it is made using real photos and realistic clipart. This set is perfect for Christmas or Winter learning unit. Additionally, it is a great way to introduce science and biology to preschoolers, kindergarteners and, young children at home or school. What's Included This set has 27 pages with clear instructions and the bundle includes:- 2 Life cycle of a conifer printable posters- Life cycle of a pine tree peekaboo spinn
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PreK - 8th
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Behavioral vs. Structural Adaptations Sort Activity
This a great sorting activity that gives students practice identifying structural (physical) vs. behavioral adaptations. Reuse this activity in a review station later in the unit, or before semester, end-of-course or annual state tests.
Students need repetition to aid retention of key concepts; I revisit this sort activity a couple days after introducing it and challenge student groups to "see who can correctly finish this sort the fastest." (I usually offer the winners cookies at lunch or some
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5th - 9th
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Six Kingdoms of Life Cards & Charts
Six Kingdoms of Life Cards & Charts - Includes the following charts and cards for the Six Kingdoms of Life: archaebacteria, eubacteria, protista, fungi, plantae, and animalia.Includes:1 photographic color control chart1 labeled chart (no pictures)1 blank chart8 photographic cards (used to build the chart on the floor)Cards with labels are approx. 3½" x 3¼", cards without labels are approx. 1" shorter. Charts print on letter size paper (8½" x 11").You may be interested in the following:Six K
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5th - 8th
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Emergency Sub Plans for Life Science with Choice Board
Looking for a quick and easy sub plan template? These sub plans provide 5 choices the substitute can choose from, can easily be implemented by a sub, and includes a choice board for students with 9 open ended choices. They are designed with the middle school student in mind and strictly comes as a Google Doc ™ so it can be edited to include your own personal details and information.What's Included?Teacher NotesSubstitute InformationEmergency Lesson Plan ChoicesClassroom Notes PageWebsite Evalua
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6th - 8th
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