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Basic principles Common Core RST.9-10.4 resources
Scientific Method PowerPoint
This is a 33-slide PowerPoint presentation on the scientific method. Students work through a sample problem to identify the hypothesis, the experimental and control groups, the independent and dependent variables, and the conclusion. Steps of the scientific method are covered, but more importantly, the lesson provides examples and practice problems illustrating the application of the scientific method. Analysis questions and answers are included. Choose to use the traditional printable version,
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Graphing PowerPoint: Data Analysis and Graphing Practice
This 30 slide PowerPoint and notes bundle (printable and digital) covers the skills of graphing, creating data tables, and analyzing data. This resource will provide your science students with a solid foundation and/or review of these most important science skills. Students will interpret graphs, use graphs to make predictions, learn to organize data in data tables, and learn to construct line graphs, bar graphs, and pie graphs. Many graphing practice problems are included in the notes that
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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3rd - 9th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint
This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Properties of Water PowerPoint and Notes
The unique properties of water, such as cohesion, adhesion, pH chemistry, density, and its role as a universal solvent all contribute to making life on Earth possible. These 45 slides use detailed, colorful, and easily understandable graphics and images to teach students about water properties. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect to find in a traditional high school biology textboo
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9th - 11th
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Properties of Matter Task Cards - States and Changes in Matter
This is a set of 64 printable, editable, and digital task cards for your lessons on the properties of matter. Students will distinguish between elements, compounds, mixtures, physical and chemical properties, physical and chemical changes, phases of matter, and more. Key vocabulary words are thoroughly covered. See complete list of concepts covered below.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts and task cards can be printed or used in the paperles
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Properties of Matter Unit Bundle - Matter States and Changes
Scientific Method Worksheets with Experimental Design Data Analysis and Graphing
SAVE 25% OFF LIST PRICES! Build foundational SCIENCE SKILLS such as experiment design, graphing, and data analysis! This bundle includes 8 worksheets that give your students structured support to practice these skills. Use in a scientific method unit, throughout the school year to reinforce skills, or as emergency sub plans. Each worksheet is a stand-alone lesson, so this set of resources can be used at the same time or completely independently of each other.Please click VIEW PREVIEW (above)
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
Classification of Living Things Task Cards
This set of 77 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on "The Classification of Living Organisms" will ensure that your students have mastered the information. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Questions cover early attempts at classification, the Linnaean system, binomial nomenclature, phylogeny, cladistics, cladograms, the three domains, a comparison of kingdoms, and much more! Detailed list of concepts
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Properties of Matter and Change Powerpoint and Notes
These 37 slides will provide your students with a solid foundation on the introductory topics of matter and its properties. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect on “matter” from a traditional high school chemistry or physical science textbook, including atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures, phases of matter, and chemical and physical changes. A detailed list of the topics covered can
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Properties of Matter Unit Bundle - Matter States and Changes
Science Lab Safety Activity - First Visit to the Lab
An important part of any science class is working in the laboratory. Most of the lab work you will do with your students is very safe, but from time to time, students will be working with chemicals or lab equipment that could cause them harm if not used properly. The purpose of this activity is to get your students thinking about lab rules and lab safety. By the end of this activity your students should be well acquainted with the lab and its safety features. Both printable and digital versions
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6th - 12th
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio in Cells
Why are cells so small? Why don't cells grow to larger sizes? What determines how big a cell can get? These questions are asked and answered in this activity. These practice problems and critical thinking questions emphasis the importance of the surface area to volume ratio in cells. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version.This resource is perfect for traditional classroom settings, distance learning, or for students in 1:1 classrooms.W
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8th - 12th
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Enzymes Task Cards
This is a set of 51 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on enzymes, catalysts, and the chemical reactions of the cell. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will explore the actions of enzymes inside cells, and will answer questions on activation energy, active sites, the "lock and key" specificity of enzymes, and the conversion of substrate molecules into new products. Key vocabulary words are thoroughly covered.Choose to use the traditional prin
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9th - 12th
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Cellular Respiration Task Cards
This set of 75 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on cell respiration will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts of both anaerobic and aerobic respiration. Both printable and digital versions are included. Questions cover the structure of ADP and ATP, the differences between anaerobic and aerobic respiration, all stages of respiration, fermentation, and much more. See detailed list of topics and concepts below.Both printable and digital versions of
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS1-7
Scientific Method Bundle
This Scientific Method bundle includes everything you need to teach this unit. Students will learn how to apply the scientific method by practicing writing a hypothesis, identifying the independent and dependent variables, describing the control and experimental groups, graphing and analyzing data, and more! Task cards, labs, and fun review games keep the students engaged. Complete list of topics/concepts covered can be found below. Many of the resources are available in BOTH printable and digi
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8th - 10th
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Photosynthesis Task Cards Activity
This set of 60 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on photosynthesis will ensure that your students have mastered the information. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Questions cover ADP and ATP, pigments, leaf structure, the chloroplast, electron carriers, the light dependent reactions, the light independent reactions, the C4 pathway, and CAM plants. Detailed list of concepts can be found below.Suitable
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS1-5
Population Ecology Task Cards
This is a set of 52 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your lessons on population ecology. Both Printable and digital versions are included. Students will answer questions about dispersion patterns, population growth and the limiting factors that affect populations. Students will use their critical thinking skills to analyze graphs showing exponential and logistic growth, and make predictions about population size and growth under various conditions. Students will explore de
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Ecosystems Task Cards - Energy Flow, Matter Recycling, Biogeochemical Cycles
This is a set of 107 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on ecosystems. Both printable and digital versions are included. Students will answer questions about energy flow and the recycling of matter within and between ecosystems. Students will use their critical thinking skills to answer questions about food chains, food webs, and ecological (energy) pyramids. Students will explore the water cycle, the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle and so much more.Choose to
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Human Impact Task Cards
This is a set of 55 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your lessons on "Human Impact on the Environment." Students will identify the many ways that humans have changed the biosphere, and will answer questions about ozone destruction, the greenhouse effect and global warming. Students will use their critical thinking skills to answer questions about the importance of biodiversity and keystone species. Key vocabulary words are thoroughly covered.Choose to use the traditional pr
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Mitosis Meiosis Cell Division Task Cards
This set of 73 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on cell division will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts of mitosis and meiosis. Both printable and digital versions are included. Questions cover the limits to cell growth, the stages of the cell cycle, the phases of both mitosis and meiosis, chromosome number in gametes, differences between sexual and asexual reproduction, and much more. See detailed list of topics and concepts below.Both print
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Mitosis and Meiosis Cell Division Bundle
Evolution Task Cards Activity - Natural Selection and Mechanisms of Evolution
In this set of 57 task cards, students will answer questions about the life and travels of Charles Darwin and the events that led him to develop his theory of evolution. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will use their critical thinking skills to explain the evidence for evolution, and to give examples of the different patterns of evolution. Students will explore natural selection, artificial selection, the controversies surrounding Darwin's theory, and so much more.Choose
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Introduction to Ecology Task Cards
These ecology task cards include questions on the human impact on the environment, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, levels of ecological organization, biotic and abiotic factors, habitat and niche, food chains and food webs, and the flow of energy through the ecosystem. Detailed list of concepts can be found below. Use this set of 43 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your introductory lessons on ecology. The set includes several versions: Printable and editable version, Goog
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems Task Cards Activity
This is a set of 78 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your lessons on ecosystems, biomes, and aquatic ecosystems. Students will identify the major biomes and their characteristics, and will answer questions about the plant and animal life in each habitat. Students will use their critical thinking skills to answer questions about the importance of terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will use large, full-color diagrams
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Hardy Weinberg Population Genetics Task Cards - Mechanisms of Evolution
This is a set of 95 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your lessons on the Evolution of Populations, population genetics, speciation, and the Hardy Weinberg equation. Both printable and digital versions are included. Students will identify sources of genetic variation and will answer questions about the Hardy-Weinberg Principle, patterns of natural selection, and speciation. Students will use their critical thinking skills to solve many Hardy-Weinberg problems. Key vocabulary
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-3
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable and the Control: the Scientific Method
I can distinguish between independent and dependent variables. I can determine the control. This scientific method lesson is meant to be engaging for all learners with fun examples, acronyms, and a differentiated activity involving experiments. Students are given clear definitions to distinguish between the independent variable and dependent variable.This product includes:Class slidesOpening questions: Why is this important? What is something you would like to know the cause of?We use variables
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
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