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5th grade science teacher manuals for Google Apps
Introduction to the Scientific Method and Claim, Evidence and Reasoning (CER)
This fun and engaging activity (GOOGLE and PDF versions) is a great way to introduce the scientific method to students with an emphasis on planning an investigation and writing a strong conclusion using the claim, evidence, and reasoning structure (CER).Students are initially guided through a “pretend” investigation which includes practicing identifying the three types of experimental variables and writing a CER conclusion. The students are now ready to design and perform investigations into two
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5th - 9th
A Teacher's Guide to a Science Fair | Printable, Digital & Editable
About this ProductThis handbook with help teachers, or any persons, plan, organize and execute a school-wide Science Fair. It includes worksheets to help organize and pace your preparation and planning. It also includes posters to help organize tables and directions at the Science Fair.Important Notes• This download includes a printable version of the teacher guide saved as a PDF file• This download includes a 100% editable version of the teacher guide saved as a docx. file• This download includ
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Science Fair Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Grade 5 Science - Full Year Bundle - New Alberta Curriculum (2023)
This is a premium bundle that provides you with a complete package to teach the Grade 5 Science Curriculum. The bundle looks great and includes everything you need. I have created these resources to make teaching this unit as easy as possible, ensuring that all knowledge, skills and procedures will be covered from the Alberta Grade 5 Science Curriculum (New Curriculum 2023). The slides are engaging and the student materials are coordinated so they can easily follow along. The student material
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5th
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EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING STEM 5E PROJECT MS-ESS3-2 MS-ETS1-4
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING STEM 5E PROJECT MS-ESS3-2 MS-ETS1-4 This highly engaging project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) is an engineering and design activity that allows students to gain a greater understanding of why we need to build earthquake resistant buildings, and also some of the features that we can add when building structures in earthquake zones.This highly engaging STEM project follows the 5E model.Engagement:These engagement activities highlight why we need earthquake resistant buil
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Engage in STEM bundle NGSS aligned
FRENCH | ENQUÊTE | INQUIRY | CRITICAL THINKING | SUSTAINABILITY & FUTURE
Ignite middle schoolers' curiosity with our inquiry-based project on imports, exports, energy, and electricity. Cross-curricular and transdisciplinary, it fosters critical thinking through reading, writing, and research. Transform learning with a dynamic, comprehensive experience!Take a look at the preview to see first-hand what you can expect in this mega-resource that was a labour of love for me!This 146-page unit will provide you with content, activities, projects, rubrics, simulations and di
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5th - 8th
Investigating Chemical and Physical Changes in the Kitchen NGSS MS- PS1-2
These engaging activities (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to gain a greater understanding that the everyday substances that we drink and eat are chemicals and that chemical and physical changes are commonplace. These activities can be done at home or in school.Students will read about the differences between chemical and physical changes. They will then carry out 8 activities using foods commonly used in the kitchen and they will decide if the changes they observe are chemical or physic
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
"Ice to Steam" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Bookworms Curriculum Supplement: Grade 5 Shared Reading- Module 3, Unit 2: Physics, Lessons 27-35 (equivalent to 2 weeks of lessons). These lessons correlate with the book "Ice to Steam: Changing States of Matter" by Penny Johnson.This resource is editable through Google Slides and this product includes learning targets, standards, "I can" statements, word study/ vocabulary, text connections, choral reading slides, timer embedded when appropriate, discussion questions, teacher planning notes, an
Investigating magnetic forces NGSS MS-PS2-3 MS-PS2-5 CER
This engaging unit (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to develop an understanding of magnetic forces and their effects, the relationship between magnetism and electricity, and how useful magnets are in our lives. The lessons fully support the NGSS standards MS PS2-3 and MS PS2-5.These lessons are introduced with an anchor phenomenon which is revisited frequently during the unit. In this unit, these key questions are investigated:What materials are magnets made of?What materials are attra
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: Forces and Interactions Unit Bundle NGSS Aligned STEM CER
"How Does a Waterfall Become Electricity?" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Bookworms Curriculum Supplement: Grade 5 Shared Reading- Module 3, Unit 2: Physics, Lessons 21-26 (equivalent to 1 week of lessons). These lessons correlate with the book "How Does a Waterfall Become Electricity?" by Robert Snedden.This resource is editable through Google Slides and this product includes learning targets, standards, "I can" statements, word study/ vocabulary, text connections, choral reading slides, timer embedded when appropriate, discussion questions, teacher planning notes, a
Exploring Light and Lenses: Laser Classroom Activity #
In this activity students are introduced to and explore gelatin lenses and lights. They use cookie cutters to cut gelatin into concave and convex shapes. Students shine lights through their gelatin shapes. Students observe the effects of passing light through gelatin lenses. Students repeat their explorations, changing the shape or orientation of their lenses, or a combination of both. Students record their work for each combination of light, lens, and lens orientation, making drawings of an
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Science Olympiad Coach's Guide - Division B and C
About to start a science olympiad team at your school? Are you taking over for an already established science olympiad team? This guide will help you stay organized and sane while sponsoring one of the best science school competitions out there! It includes the following sections...What is Science Olympiad (SO)? What is required of a coach for SO? How do I recruit students?How do I help students?What resources do I need?How do I stay organized?What is the day of the tournament like? When should
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5th - 12th, Staff
Winter holiday parachuting STEM project MS ETS1-2 MS ETS1-4 5-PS2-1
This highly engaging engineering and design project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to gain a greater understanding of how a parachute works to slow down an object.This project has many options offered to teachers depending on the number of periods they wish to assign. It can be done in one period, or extended to include background information on parachutes and why they work (active reading assignment), paperclip and falling rate investigation, student documentation of their designs, a
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 5-PS2-1
Also included in: Science Holiday Activities: STEM and Inquiry lessons NGSS aligned
Helicopter Design Lab - Complete Lesson with All Materials
This is an active, engaging lab that allows students to learn, review, and practice the basic steps of a proper science investigation... and have fun!Materials Included:Helicopter Design Lab, A & B versions (student handouts)Lab Introduction Class Presentation (includes a fun Helicopter Game link and review questions)Helicopter Blueprints, A & B versionsDigital Student Lab ReportSample Investigation Data Collection spreadsheetSample Answer Key
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5th - 9th
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Investigating Potential Energy and Energy Transfer NGSS MS PS3-2 CER
These engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between gravitational potential energy, the mass of an object, and the height of the object, and also how energy is transferred when two objects interact. This activity supports the NGSS standard MS PS3-2A review (or introduction) of the key terms kinetic energy, potential energy, the law of conservation of energy, the connection between force and energy, and mass is given.Students wil
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
Laptop Care / Chromebook Rules / Chromebook Bootcamp / Headphone Rules
Laptop Expectations for the beginning of the year perfect for elementary! A fun and interactive way to teach students the basics of using their Chromebooks, Dell, or other laptops and headphones! These slides are completely editable so you can change each slide to fit your needs and expectations for your students.In these slides, students will learn how to:Loging into laptopsCharging laptopsRules in regards to laptops and headphonesStudents will also learn skills such as:Copy and paste in two di
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Introduction to Robotics: Comparing and Contrasting Humans to Robots
What Students DoStudents compare and contrast the capabilities of humans and robots.They complete a Venn diagram listing the similarities and differences between the two. They use their understanding of humans and robots to define “robot,” to list tasks better suited to robots than to humans, and to identify common machines that have some properties of a robot.
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5th - 8th
2024-2025 Digital Google Sheets Teacher Planner
This google sheets google teacher planner will keep you organized all school year. Add your schedule and organize each day. All dates from End of August- June set up. User Friendly! Each tab has a new inspirational quote to keep you motivated.
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K - 12th, Staff
Energy conversions, transfers, arguments, and a Rube Goldberg machine CER STEM
These highly engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to gain a greater understanding of energy conversions, kinetic energy transfer, and the application of energy conversions and energy transfer when building a Rube Goldberg machine.These lessons are launched with an anchor phenomenon which is revisited during the unit. Students initially learn about the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy, the law of conservation of energy, and the nine types of energy.Ener
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5th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS3-3
Also included in: Energy Unit bundle NGSS aligned STEM CER
Barbie bungee jumping and energy conversions
This highly engaging activity (GOOGLE and PDF versions) reinforces the concepts of potential energy, kinetic energy, and energy transfer. Mathematical relationships are also reinforced through the graphing component in this activity. It is an ideal activity to do prior to major holidays as students remain focused on the task. Students review or are introduced to kinetic energy, potential energy, and the law of conservation of energy. Students identify the energy conversions during bungee jumpin
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
Exploring sound energy NGSS MS PS4-2 CER
These engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) give students a concrete understanding of how we generate sounds, the frequencies that we can hear compared to different animals, the fact that sound waves need a medium to travel through, and the differences between sound traveling through solids, liquids, and gasses.These lessons support the NGSS standard MS PS4-2These lessons are launched with an anchor phenomenon which is revisited at the end of the unit. An explanation of the phenomenon is g
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5th - 9th
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MS-PS4-2
Grade 4 Science & Music - FULL UNIT & Lessons - Science of Sound
Created by a seasoned music teacher, Science of Sound is a series of science lessons that are engaging and thought-provoking. This unit includes several ways of thinking about sound in our everyday life and includes physical representations of sound including sand on a Chladni plate and a virtual symmetry design activity. Ultimately, this lesson series is perfect for students at all levels of readiness and engages even the most reluctant learners.*** NO MUSIC BACKGROUND IS REQUIRED TO LEAD THESE
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3rd - 5th
Classroom Bokashi Composting Manual
Composting at a school-site has a unique set of challenges. The simple, effective method of bokashi composting detailed in this manual is all you need to start composting in your class right away! The information here is sure to be helpful for composting newbies and seasoned composters.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-1
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Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) investigations NGSS MS PS3-3
These engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to develop an understanding of how heat is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation.These lessons are introduced with an anchor phenomenon which is revisited at the end of the unit. Common misconceptions about heat transfer are also addressed in these activities. This activity supports the NGSS standard MS PS3-3Optional slides are included for teachers planning to have students design a solar oven after this unit. Stude
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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MS-PS3-3
Also included in: Thermal energy, heat transfer, solar oven bundle STEM MS PS3-3
Seating Chart Template "Horseshoe style"
Editable seating chart in the form of a horseshoe. You may click and your students name and print for substitutes. This is a great set up for taking notes or lessons where teacher is at the middle of the group. Power zone is great in this set up!
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
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