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5th grade science homeschool curricula for Microsoft Word
10 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers
This is a collection of 10 one-page graphic organizers that support the teaching of Compare and Contrast strategies. It can be used in all subject areas and across a broad age/grade-level range. Provides a variety of diagrams beyond the basic two circle Venn diagram illustration. Younger students are able to map their ideas on many of the organizers.
Grades:
1st - 12th
Periodic Table: Atoms, Elements, Compounds and More!
This packet is loaded with information and activities related to the Periodic Table. It includes:The Mighty Atom Poster and Labeled DiagramFun Facts About Atoms: Did You Know? ActivityElements and the Periodic TableReading the Periodic Table PosterCalculating the Number of Electrons/Protons/Neutrons Worksheet for Calculating Number of Subatomic Parts (2 pages)Element Atoms Diagram: It’s Elementary!3-D Element Atom ModelWorksheet for Making Element Atom Diagrams (2 pages)Talking Element Poster w
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Periodic Table Activities, Doodle Dat Notes and PowerPoint
Hot Chocolate Science! Winter/Christmas Science Lab
Keep warm with this winter-themed science lab!
-Form a hypothesis
-Collect data
-Place data into a table
-Construct a bar graph
-Draw a conclusion
All while testing the solubility of hot chocolate in different temperatures of water! 2 extension questions included.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
STEM Kid Engineering and Construction - Roman Polyspastos Crane
It’s kid-built with some guidance in a couple hours and the envy of friends—the ancient Roman polyspastos crane with treadwheel.
Do you have a young engineer who needs an independent study project, a talented builder in home school, or need an engaging summer project for your nonverbally gifted child? If you have an engineering classroom and understand the value of hands-on exploration, the Roman Polyspastos Crane project is right for you. While building with kits or Legos or K’Nex is good, n
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Celery & Food Color Experiment & Worksheet (4th - 8th)
This is a two-sided worksheet. There are 4 different teams. Each team has it's own food color ratio. This will add a variety of colors to the experiment. Printing Note: There are 4 different front sides and 1 backside.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
American Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt
Students will explore the different halls in the Natural History Museum in NYC.
1. Dinosausars
2. Woodland Native Americans
3. North American Mammals
4. Biodiversity
5. Ocean Life
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Cardboard Chair Engineering STEM Challenge (Distance Learning)
In this exciting online, at-home, or at-school project, students learn about engineering, center of gravity, pressure, design diagrams, and product evaluation. While this lesson is designed for upper elementary and middle school, it can be easily scaled up to high school physics with some more advanced calculations. I use this lesson in STEAM, STEM, physical science, and general science classes. The resulting student chairs will blow your mind. Sharp scissors and cardboard required.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Bear Unit Study | Science Zoology | Reading Comprehension | Writing Prompts
Did you know that a male grizzly bear can weigh up to 600 lbs? Or did you know that polar bears have 3 eyelids to protect their eyes? Learn this and so much more with this 44 page Bear Unit Study. This study covers Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Polar Bears, and Panda Bears. There are informational pages on each type of bear. There are also reading comprehension stories with questions after each story. This study also includes writing prompts, a crossword puzzle, a word search, vocabulary, a colori
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Middle School Chemistry - Physical Properties and States of Matter (NGSS)
Physical Properties and States of Matter
Middle School Chemistry Unit - Part One
Inquiry Based Curriculum and NGSS Based
This bundled unit encourages students to "uncover" and "reveal" their understandings of scientific phenomenon through student centered activities and readings. In a true NGSS classroom, teachers are no longer lecturers, but rather facilitators for student discovery. In Part One of this 2 part chemistry series, students learn how to make evidence based claims, design their o
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Grades:
5th - 9th, Adult Education
Influences on Global Weather Patterns: The Jet Stream and Ocean Currents
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.E.7.3 - Describe how the global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, as well as humidity and precipitation. A 10 ques
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
Earth's Oceans
An introduction to the Earth's oceans.
-oceans vs. seas
-five major oceans of Earth
-currents
-salinity of oceans
Also includes:
-study terms and map to label
-Activity
-Quiz
-Teacher answer key for quiz and activity
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Grades:
2nd - 10th
California Science Center Scavenger Hunt w/ Post Field Trip Reflection
3 page Scavenger Hunt for Middle and High School students attending California Science Center in Los Angeles, California. Scavenger Hunt is made for the Permanent Exhibits at the Science Center. I use these guides to keep my students engaged during the self-guided portions of the center. This guide was especially helpful for parent and non-content chaperones. Microsoft Word download available, so any edits can be made based on teacher need.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
89 Animals of the Rain Forest "What Am I?" Educational Card Game *Montessori*
This is a file consisting of 89 Animals of the Amazon Rainforest Nomenclature Cards.
These are different in that they have a fourth card for each animal. The fourth card is a "What Am I?" card in order to impart a little knowledge on each animal. There are symbols on the bottom of each master card and the "What am I?" card so you an easily check if you were correct.
I also outlined each card in colors according to which animal group it is in. I tried to give you as many uses for these cards
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Matter - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
A great introduction to matter and how it is organized. This is a complete workbook with text, vocabulary, assessment and a lab activity. Great for kids who need a bit of extra help, a planned teacher absence or for in class work.
Topics Covered Include:
-matter
-pure substances
-elements
-compounds
-periodic table
-atoms
-homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
-filtration
-magnet
-evaporation
-separating mixtures
Vocabulary sheet with definitions
10 question quiz (answer key provided)
Lab
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Grades:
5th - 11th
The Law of Universal Gravitation: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.P.13.2 - Explore the Law of Gravity by recognizing that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object and that the force depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are. A 10 question assessment is o
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, 5-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-4
Also included in: Forces and Motion Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Relative and Absolute Dating: Informational Text, Illustrations, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard:SC.7.E.6.3 Identify current methods for measuring the age of Earth and its parts, including the law of superposition and radioactive dating.A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Ecosystems in Our Backyards: An Outdoor Ecology project
This is an outdoor ecology project that can be done at school or home over several weeks. Students select an area outside and do a number of activities which they record in a journal or log. The project is designed to connect students to the local outdoors and teach them how ecosystems function. Activities like leaf and insect collections can be adapted to all grade levels. Other activities like drawing food webs and food chains, a soil study and population study are included.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
Pure Substances and Mixtures: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.P.8.9 - Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances.A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for t
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Properties of Matter Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
SCIENCE FAIR 2-5th grade
This SCIENCE FAIR book was created for you to introduce young children to the world of Science and Research and finally Science Projects.
This 145 page book includes:
88 Research Themes
103 Science Project Ideas
4 Student Research Sheets
Teacher Glossary of 88 terms
Steps of the Scientific Method
Extended Research Sheet
3 teacher idea sheets
Students new to the world of research should find excitement in
researching some known themes and many unknown themes.
Common Core Standards
Scientifically
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Historic Models of the Solar System (Geocentric and Heliocentric)
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.8 Compare various historical models of the Solar System, including geocentric and heliocentric. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an ans
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Unbalanced Forces and Motion: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.P.13.3 - Investigate and describe that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed, or direction of motion, or both. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative tex
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Forces and Motion Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Light Interactions: Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, & Transmission
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.7.P.10.2 - Observe and explain that light can be reflected, refracted, and/or absorbed. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on pag
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-4
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
Differentiated Science Test - Plants (Editable)
This file consists of:1. Science Test (Original)2. Science Test for ELLs3. Science Test for Students with a Learning DisabilityThe science test is about plants, and the lifecycle of a dandelion plant.This file is editable and can be used for all students in Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and for those who are ELLs and/or have learning disabilities.
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Grades:
K - 5th
Types of Infectious Agents: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.L.14.6 - Compare and contrast types of infectious agents that may infect the human body, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the inform
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: The Structure and Classification of Organisms Bundle
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