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5th grade science teacher manuals under $5
STEM and Maker Space Notebook for Students
Back to School STEM Resource!Want to Get Organized? The STEM and Maker Space Notebook packet for students is ready for you!Starting a STEM program at your school? Need some basic ideas to get you started?We have put together 43 pages of general information that includes an overview for teachers, support materials, and generic student notebooks for a STEM project or a Maker Space that could be used with any project. We have included:STEM and Engineering IntroductionEngineering Design Process Po
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1st - 8th
Also included in: STEM Activities | Fifty Lessons Mega Bundle
STEM Popsicle Bridge Building Challenge- Step-by-Step Tutorial
This popsicle stick bridge building activity incorporates science, mathematics, economics, engineering, and design. Step-by-Step photo tutorial and student handouts make it easy to implement in the classroom, or at home. The "Ways to Differentiate" page allows accessibility for all students.
13 page tutorial includes the following resources:
Building Background Knowledge
Student Handout
Teacher Key
Steps to Building
Steps to Testing
Ways to Differentiate
Happy Building!
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3rd - 6th
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
STEAM Activity - Not A Stick: An Introduction to Engineering
Are you looking for a great STEM or STEAM activity for your classroom? This is my first STEM/STEAM activity in the “FULL STEAM AHEAD” series! I know that this product will help spark your students’ LOVE of STEM!
What Is the Purpose of This Activity?
Having a “Growth Mindset” is an important concept to help our students achieve. The ability to be comfortable to take chances and make mistakes is important to the growth of our learners and will stick with them into their adult lives. Along with t
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1st - 5th
Complete Guide to Organizing or Running a School Science Fair
Simple and Easy step by step guide to planning an entire school Science Fair!!As a 5th grade Science teacher, I have been the one in charge of organizing and running the school’s Science Fair each year. When I first found out that I was the sole person in charge of making sure the Science Fair ran smoothly, I almost cried! I had no idea how to put something so big together! Just a few years later, I had it down to a “Science”.Here is a packet you can use to help you put together the Science Fair
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
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
STEM / STEAM Activity: Straw Rockets - A Look Into Aerospace Engineering
Are you looking for a great STEM or STEAM activity for your classroom? This is my second STEM/STEAM activity in the “FULL STEAM AHEAD” series! I know that this product will help spark your students’ LOVE of STEM!
My students had a blast with this as they got to learn about what an Aerospace Engineer does and actually become one! This product contains the following:
Presentation Slides Include:
1. A quick look at what an Aerospace Engineer does
2. Engineering/STEM Design Process Poster
3. Slid
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2nd - 5th
K-8 NGSS Vertical Alignment
This product was designed to help teachers, department chairs, and administrators quickly see the progression of the Next Generation Science Standards from kindergarten through eighth grade. The standards are neatly arranged in a chart by topic: physical science, earth and space sciences, life science, and engineering design. Within each topic is an array with subtopics along the top and grade levels down the left side.
Included are two versions: color-coded and printer-friendly. The color code
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K - 8th, Staff
Group Work Contract and Debrief Cards Activity
Tired of groups not working? Use the Groups Work! contract and assessment sheet to hold students accountable for their work within a group as well as the work they produce. Prior to any group work assignment, pass out the Groups Work! contract and review your expectations. Use the Mid-Point check strategies to monitor the groups, progress and learning. The group work check off sheet has been left editable for you to change during different group work assignments. At the end of the project, you
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Sweet Scientific Method Labs With Candy
This packet contains a PowerPoint presentation, instructions for use, and two different labs. The presentation can be used with both labs to introduce or review the steps in the scientific method. As students view the presentation, they fill in key words. Students will then complete one of two labs. The M&M lab reviews the scientific process and incorporates fractions, decimals, percentages, averages, circle graphs, and bar graphs in an easy to understand format. The Skittles lab reviews
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4th - 7th
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Science Team Cooperative Collaborative Task Cards and Activities
Karen Ostlund and Sheryl Mercier combine talents to provide detailed instructions for setting up and using cooperative and collaborative learning groups for science investigations and activities at the intermediate grade levels. Task/role cards, social skills, assessment tools with rubric, and classroom management tips are provided in this package. A one -hour science lesson is also included to introduce cooperative/collaborative learning to your students.
The purpose of a cooperative learni
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3rd - 7th
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Hydroponics on A Shoestring Budget
Learn how to use inexpensive, readily available materials and hydroponics to grow plants in the classroom. Also learn how to incorporate plant growth into your science/ biology lesson plans.
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David Vessell
K-12 Subject Area: Biology | Science
Grade Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th,
Teaching Duration: NA
Type of Resource: Activities
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PDF Document File
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Ohio Science Grade 5 State Test Cram 30 Minutes Daily Lesson Plans
The countdown the OHIO STATE TESTS begins! If you teach 5th grade, or have a 5th grade child, this is the first time they will be taking a state [standardized] test in SCIENCE. So what that means is this child will have a state test in MATH, ELA, and now SCIENCE, too! Not to mention any other tests (NWEA, STAR, etc.) the district already assigns for growth monitoring.This 50 day outline will help connect students to curriculum on the test in 30 minute sessions. They are "cramming" for a lot
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5th
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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5th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
Muscular System Word Wall Vocabulary
arn about the vocabulary related to the human muscular system with a printable science word wall.Time for a Review of Muscular System Vocabulary Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students learn about the human body? Why not put up a science word wall and use it for daily vocabulary review games and activities? With a set of 36 printable vocabulary words, your students can explore the fascinating components of the muscular system and develop a solid foundation for understand
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5th - 7th
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STEAM Investigations- Making Snow | STEM Activities | No Prep | SEL Connection
Ready for a fun, winter activity that incorporates STEAM, SEL, and sensory play? Let’s bring the snow indoors where it’s nice and cozy and your students can play with it for hours! Making homemade snow is warm, moldable, and non-staining. Better yet, it’s extremely simple!STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) investigations encourage students to explore real-world problems, collaborate, and think critically. This investigation seamlessly blends science, technology, engi
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PreK - 5th
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
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 5-PS2-1
Also included in: Science Holiday Activities: STEM and Inquiry lessons NGSS aligned
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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5th - 9th
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MS-PS3-2
Science Skills Notebook Organization Set- 135 Binder Covers/Dividers
Updated 5/16/2014 per customer requests!
I’ve created over 100 Science Binder Covers that cover virtually every Science topic an elementary school teacher would ever need to teach. I am converting all of my files into binders, therefore I created these to help organize my binders. These binder covers can be used in several different ways including, binder/notebook/journal covers for teachers & students, as divider pages within binders/notebooks, for center/station labels, book bi
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K - 5th
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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
Explore the World of Matter via Canva Design Bundle
The “Explore the World of Matter” creative design bundle offers two engaging design tasks for children to demonstrate their knowledge about the states of matter and their transformations. These tasks enhance engagement through creativity by leveraging the power of creative tools like Canva and Adobe Express, transforming traditional science assessment tasks into dynamic and interactive learning experiences. By engaging in design tasks, students are more likely to stay interested and retain infor
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3rd - 6th
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Restroom Log Bathroom Log Sign Out Sheet Back To School
Restroom Log Bathroom Log Sign Out Sheet Back To SchoolStart of the school year with this Restroom Sign Out Sheet Log. Print about 20 copies of the restroom log and place them next to the restroom pass so students wont forget to sign out and in.You might also be interested in:Back to School Forms & Logs EDITABLEWelcome Back to School LetterParent Survey Questionnaire Back To School EDITABLESyllabus Back to School Editable (ALL GRADE LEVELS)Teacher Support Log- Observation Walkthrough Feedbac
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Spring Coloring Book for kids
Spring Coloring Book for kids
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital science resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you're learning about plant parts or butterfly life cycles, or exploring advanced topics like the anatomy of a cell or Newton’s laws of motion, we've got you covered.
On TPT, science resources come in various forms: from labs and worksheets to craftivities and doodle notes. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of science concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning science will be so much easier. Plus, you can expand students’ knowledge even further by exploring TPT math resources, which are frequently paired with science lessons.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your science lessons and make them feel like real scientists by investigating everyday objects, exploring the world outside the classroom, and doing hands-on and collaborative experiments and design challenges.
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