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8th grade basic principles lectures under $5
Experimental Design PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint was designed to help my students with their mastery of the experimental design questions found in Objective 1: Nature of Science on the TAKS test in Texas. If your students are struggling with their understanding of experimental design, this lesson can help bring them some clarity. It helps students understand how to identify the independent and dependent variables, constants, hypothesis, control group and the conclusion. It also emphasizes that factors that can keep a hypothe
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5th - 12th
Atomic Structure Powerpoint w/ Guided Notes
This product is a PowerPoint that covers the basics of the structure of an atom. It covers atoms as the building blocks of matter, protons, neutrons, electrons and their location within the atom, a brief explanation of electric charges, and the charges of the subatomic particles, and finally the concept of how the numbers of subatomic particles makes an atom unique from any other type of atom. 9 slides. Should only take about 30-40 minutes. Aimed at grades 6-8, but could easily be adapted for ot
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Chemistry PowerPoint Bundle
Distance, Displacement, Speed and Velocity - PowerPoint Introduction and Notes
Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity - PowerPoint and NotesAppropriate for a 6th-10th grade physical science class, this 16 slide PowerPoint covers motion, relative motion, distance vs. displacement, average speed vs. instantaneous speed and speed vs. velocity. This PowerPoint is FULL of discussion questions to engage your students and hold their attention. All transitions and animations have been added, so this PowerPoint is ready to go! Student note handouts are included!! So self e
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
States of Matter and Phase Changes
These lessons cover states of matter and phase changes. Included in your purchase is:- 11 slide powerpoint presentation on states of matter- 18 slide powerpoint presentation on phase changes- Student note taking sheet- Phase change foldableYou might also be interested in:States of Matter Card SortPhase Change LabKinetic Theory TestBe sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Matter Bundle
Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties PPT and Student Notes
Matter - Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes: This PowerPoint is straightforward and exactly outlines and explains the difference between physical properties of matter and chemical properties of matter. Many examples are given of both. Physical properties are broken down into intensive vs extensive properties. Examples are given of both.Physical and chemical changes are explained in a simple and straightforward way. Many examples are given of both.Following the notes, students classify
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6th - 9th
Continental Drift and Seafloor Spreading
This resource provides a PPT introduction to both Wegener's theory of continental drift and Hess's seafloor spreading. PPT is 10 slides long, equipt with both background information, pictures, and animations. Two versions of notes included: One with blanks, and one with blanks filled in. Words are underlined in the PPT for students. Also included is a homework assignment on the Glomar Challenger. I like to give the students the homework ahead of time and make it due the day they take notes. This
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Classification of Living Things PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation is a great remote or in-person tool to help guide your students through a whole Classification Unit. It's written in student-friendly language, visual, and easy to follow. It will work for any 6th - 9th grade class studying the basics of the levels of classification, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, and an overview of domains and kingdoms.Topics included:Background vocabularyIntro to classificationLevels of classification Scientific (binomial) names3 Domains overview
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5th - 9th
Volcanoes
Need something to pique your student's interest in volcanoes? This 18-slide PPT delivers ALL the basics on volcanoes: how volcanoes form, types of volcanoes, where they form, type of magma and eruption. Content includes discussion of silica rich vs silica poor. LOTS of pictures in presentation.Vocab words included in presentation include: plate boundaries, subduction, hot spot, volcano, vent, crater, silica, basaltic magma, granitic magma, andesitic magma, rhyolitic magma, shield volcano, cinder
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Types of Volcanoes - Volcano Bundle (with Student Workbook!)
NGSS MS PS1-3 Synthetic Materials PowerPoint
NGSS MS PS1-3 Synthetic Materials PowerPointMAIN IDEA- Natural resources undergo a chemical process to form synthetic materials. Examples of new materials could include new medicine, foods, plastic grass, and alternative fuels. PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given conditions) that can be used to identify it.Ex.) Silver-Malleable, luster, conductive, melting point, nonflammable, etc.PS1
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6th - 12th
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MS-PS1-3
MICROSCOPE LESSON
This ultra awesome animated microscope lesson teaches students the parts of the microscope and magnification of objective lenses It also includes pictures of a microscope's field of view and magnified pictures of an elodea leaf. Students are sure to love learning about how to use a microscope!
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4th - 12th
Question Exploration: Scientific Theory vs. Law
All scientific theories are based on natural laws. But not all natural laws have a scientific theory. This concept comparison helps Ss contrast How is a Scientific Theory Different from a Natural Law, and the question exploration helps Ss explain Why are some scientific theories modified? Question Exploration Routine is an instructional methods that teachers can use to help a diverse student population understand a body of content information by carefully answering a critical question to arrive
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
How to Write a Hypothesis
The following introductory activity can set the tone for the school year or the scientific method unit by presenting an accurate and engaging perspective on what science is really about. These activities involve students in aspects of science in a simple and exploratory fashion.
-Students will be engaged
-Students can work together to gain knowledge
-Teacher geared but student centered activity
- Lesson is easy to follow
-Student friendly
-Review for those who need it
This activity introduce
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6th - 9th
Scientific Notation PowerPoint
This PowerPoint allows teachers to step students through the major concepts surrounding the usage of scientific notation. Students learn when to use positive and negative exponents, which exponent to use, how to place numbers in scientific notation in a graphing calculator and how to multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation. Great for use at any level, and the student notes page is available for FREE!
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7th - 12th
MS-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity-Natural Resources PowerPoint
MS-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity-Natural Resources PowerPointMAIN IDEA-Earth’s mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. Humans depend on Earth’s land, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere for many different resources. Minerals, fresh water, and biosphere resources are limited, and many are not renewable or replaceable over human lifetimes. These resources are distributed unevenly around the planet as a result of past geologic processes. Na
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6th - 12th
Concept Comparison: Accuracy and Precision in Measurements
Many people use the terms “accuracy” and “precision” interchangeably. However, for students of science, these words have different implications. This concept comparison helps Ss contrast between accuracy and precision in measurements, and between repeatable and reproducible to be reliable.The Concept Comparison Routine is used help compare and contrast key concepts. Specifically, students use like and unlike characteristics and categories shared and not shared by two or more concepts to better
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Physics Bundle: Measurement
Immune System: Pathogens and Defense Mechanism Powerpoint
The Immune System Fights for You PowerPoint has 38 slides to tell the story of how the immune system protects your body from pathogens. In this slide show, the pathogens or the bad guys are introduced. Then, the immune system's first and second line of defense enter the picture and the process by which they fight these pathogens are explained. Next, the powerpoint focuses specifically on viruses and bacterias, providing details about the structure, method of transmission, and diseases caused
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5th - 10th
Microscope Basics PowerPoint Presentation
This presentation includes the parts of the compound microscope, use and care of the microscope, calculating the power of magnification, and how to prepare a wet mount slide.This is a great introduction for first time microscope users. I have also used this presentation as a refresher for my returning students before we begin our cells unit.You can also view a preview of this presentation :)*********************************************************************************************************
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5th - 9th
Net Force: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces PowerPoint
The Net Forces PowerPoint slide show includes 16 slides to help you explain and show examples of net forces. These slides address the meaning of force, net forces, balanced and unbalanced forces. Students also look at the difference between these two net forces by looking at visuals and examples. Then, they will work on some practice problems to show their understanding. I have a worksheet titled, "Net Forces Practice Problems" at my store as a follow up to this lesson. Feel free to check i
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5th - 10th
NGSS MS-ESS2-1 Earth’s Systems-Earth Processes
NGSS MS-ESS2-1 Earth’s Systems-Earth Processes
PowerPoint. Earth’s materials are continuously cycling and energy flow drives that process.
All Earth’s processes are the result of energy flowing and matter cycling within and among the planet’s systems. The energy is derived from the sun and the Earth’s hot interior. The energy that flows and matter that cycles produce chemical and physical changes in Earth’s materials and living organisms. Earth materials-a general term that includes minerals,
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6th - 12th
NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Earth’s Place in the Universe-Earth-Sun-Moon System
NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Earth’s Place in the Universe-Earth-Sun-Moon System
PowerPoint. The Earth-sun-moon system causes cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons. Patterns of the apparent motion of the sun, the moon, and stars can be observed, described, predicted, and explained with models. Models can explain eclipses.
Earth’s spin axis is fixed in direction but tilted relative to it’s orbit around the sun.
The seasons are a result of that tilt and caused by the differential intensity of
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6th - 12th
Sexual Asexual Reproduction Heredity pwpt notes 6 7 8 9th jr. junior high school
This powerpoint presentation WITH INCLUDED STUDENT NOTE SHEETS for middle school and early high school students describes heredity, the role of the cell in heredity, chromosomes, genes, trait determination, and the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction. Also includes a quick review of cellular structures and how they relate to heredity. Sexual and asexual reproduction is discussed in biological terms and generally on the cellular level and will not result in an embarrassing classro
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6th - 9th
All About Genetics, Posters and Digital Images
Engage students with these colorful, educational diagrams to enhance learning about genetics in the classroom. Topics include DNA structure, Ways To Remember Base Pairing, Central Dogma, Chromosomes, Genetic Traits, Punnett Square Examples (Mendelian, Complete Dominance, and Incomplete Dominance), Difference Between DNA and RNA, Meiosis, Haploid vs Diploid, and more!Use images as Posters in the classroom or digital files to add to presentations/worksheets/classroom website. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL
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6th - 10th
Cells & Cell Theory (Lesson & Labs): Middle School Science
This fun, gif-enchanced, lesson on Cell Theory is designed to visually engage all learners! The lesson slides come with a matching student note packet to provide scaffolding and success for all learners.Included in this lesson are two laboratory investigations: Microscope Slide Investigation & Cheek Swab InvestigationThis lesson addresses:Cell TheoryMulticellular & Unicellular OrganismsLiving ThingsBacteria & VirusesLaboratory Investigations utilizing microscopesSuggested Pacing: 5-7
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-1
SI Units, Prefixes, and Conversions - Lecture Slides + Guided Notes + Worksheet
Looking for a simple and effective lesson about unit conversions that guides student thinking?This package is perfect for you and your students!It also comes with both a PHYSICAL(print-out) and VIRTUAL(Google Slides) options to work cohesively with your preferred method of teaching!This lesson package has everything needed to know about SI Units, Unit Prefixes, and Unit Conversions. Included in this package:PowerPoint Lecture (Covers Units, Prefixes, and Conversions - 9 slides)Guided Notes (For
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7th - 10th
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