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High school science teacher manuals under $5
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 āpretendā investigation which includes practicing identifying the three types of experimental variables and writing a CER conclusion.Ā The students are now ready to design and perform investigations into two
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5th - 9th
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING STEM 5E PROJECT MS-ESS3-2 MS-ETS1-4
EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING STEM 5E PROJECT MS-ESS3-2 MS-ETS1-4Ā 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:Ā Engage in STEM bundle NGSS aligned
AP Biology Free Response Question (FRQ) Tips & Teacher Planning Guide
Free response questions make up 90 minutes of the AP Biology exam. Set your students up for success with this FRQ Tips handout. Then, plan out an entire year of FRQ practice using a thorough Teacher Planning Guide which outlines the major topics and prerequisite knowledge required for all 56 of the free response exam questions since 2013. (This has been updated with the 2019 questions!) I have also included a checklist so that you can keep track of which free response questions your students com
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9th - 12th
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AP Environmental Science Curriculum Overview and Resource List
Are you new to teaching AP Environmental Science and not sure where to start? Do you need help figuring out how to organize your course and what to cover? This curriculum guide with suggested resources and activities for each unit of AP Environmental Science WILL MAKE IT EASIER. Included for each unit are: suggested general resources and guidance for teaching AP Environmental Science, approximate pacing, topics covered, suggested Resources and Activities (These are designed to be resources a
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā AP Environmental Science Bundle
Kinetic energy, mass, and speed investigations NGSS MS PS3-1 CER
These two investigations (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to develop an understanding of the relationship between kinetic energy and mass of an object, and kinetic energy and speed of an object. As students are collecting their own data, it is more understandable compared to being given data to analyze. This activity supports the NGSS standard MS PS3-1A review (or introduction) of some of the key terms such as mass, kinetic energy, speed, energy transformations, and conservation of energ
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-1
Also included in:Ā Physical Science Investigations Incorporating the CER Structure NGSS Aligned
Pinhole Camera: Light Rays and the Camera Obscura - no fail kit - basic science
in brief: STEM lab kit Build a pin hole camera & learn rules of geometrical optics. SIMPLE materials, no mess, 100% success!*What's Inside:1) printable students guide for building a working pinhole box2) extra slides with explanation (print or screen in class)3) question sheet and answer keylearning utilities and goals:Building manual with visual aidsDate collecting and manipulation: a structured inquiryLearning how to use geometric methods for tracing imagesIn some classes, I spiced the les
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-2
Climate Change STEM project Thermal Solar Panel MS PS3-3 MS ESS3-3 MS ETS1-2,3,4
This highly engaging engineering and design project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to design and construct a simple thermal solar panel, which they will then perform tests on to maximize thermal energy transfer.The students first learn (or review) about the difference between temperature, thermal energy, and heat.Next they are introduced to a thermal solar panel, how it works, and why it is one of the solutions to climate change.Ā Students then work in small groups to design and constr
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in:Ā Engage in STEM bundle NGSS aligned
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
AP Environmental Science Syllabus
Any AP course, requires a College Board approved syllabus with particular features. This is my EDITABLE College board approved syllabus, which has been approved for multiple years in a row. It is designed to show you the format needed for College Board, and SAVE YOU STRESS AND TIME as you try to outline your course. FILE UPDATED July 2020 FOR NEW COURSE CHANGES. **This file is in MS Word format so that you can make any changes that you need for your course **This product is also available a
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11th - 12th
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Also included in:Ā AP Environmental Science Bundle
APES Exam FRQ Prep Bundle
This is a bundle of the FRQ prep resources I use in my class. With these, student get an overview of what to expect on the AP Exam FRQ's, how to prepare, a cheat sheet, and one FRQ practice scoring activity. These are my go-to's for getting students ready for the exam!
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Application of Digital and Analog Signals for Information Transfer 5E MS-PS4-3
Students live in a digital world but the majority of them do not understand what that means. These engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allow students to develop a concrete understanding of the differences between analog and digital devices, and how analog text, sound, and images are converted to digital.Ā This activity supports the NGSS standards MS PS4-3 and HS PS4-2These 5E lessons are launched with an anchor phenomenon which is revisited during the unit. A number of activities (shown b
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
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.Ā 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
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
AP Environmental Science Free Response Questions by Topic
UPDATED!! I have updated this document to include the 2016 and 2017 FRQs!!
I created this document for use in my AP Environmental Science class. I use it to pick Free-Response questions to use in class that are related to the topic we are studying.
This document is a table that has the 7 major themes for AP Environmental Science ( Populations, Land and Water Use, The Living World, Earth Systems and Resources, Energy Resources and Consumption, Pollution, Global Change) and has EVERY released
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10th - 12th
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Earth and Space Science Labs & Materials Guide
Enhance your Earth Science curriculum with the Earth and Space Science Labs & Materials Guide, the indispensable companion to the Earth Science Full Year Lab Bundle and the Earth Science Full Year Curriculum Bundle. This guide serves as a roadmap, streamlining your entire year of discovery by providing a comprehensive list of materials for engaging and inquiry-based lab activities.The convenience is taken a step further with direct Amazon links for every lab and associated materials, ensurin
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Grades:
8th - 10th, Staff
Also included in:Ā Earth and Space Science Curriculum Bundle
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:Ā 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.Ā 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
Also included in:Ā Physical Science Investigations Incorporating the CER Structure NGSS Aligned
Forensics: Testing to Identify Unknown Powders & Liquids (STEM)
Inquiring minds want to know - What trace evidence was found? What is that white powder? What are those different clear liquids?This hands-on inquiry activity is designed to put the students in the driver's seat as the work to identify what powder or liquid is in the evidence bag. Student execute a lab experiment to cause a color change reaction using Universal Indicator solution. Students have to make pre-testing observations, test the substances and solution, make observation, record reactions
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CONSTRUCTING A SPACE STATION THAT WITHSTANDS A COLLISION: STEM MS-PS2-1 HS-PS2-3
This highly engaging engineering and design project (GOOGLE and PDF versions) allows students to gain a greater understanding of why we need to build space stations that can withstand collisions.The students first learn about crumple zones and why they are helpful in a collision.Students design, construct, and test three crumple zones (made of simple materials) to see which is the best for attachment to their space station. A video showing student examples is included.Students then design, const
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-3
Also included in:Ā Newton's Third Law Bundle NGSS MS PS2-1 STEM MS ETS1-2,3,4
AP Chemistry 9.1 Intro to Entropy Guided Inquiry Investigation Teacher Guide
This is the teacher guide that accompanies a guided inquiry investigation for AP Chemistry standard 9.1 Intro to Entropy. Students use the statistical definition of entropy as the number of microstates that correspond to a particular macrostate. Students use several different statistical models to draw conclusions about the relationship between entropy, statistics, temperature, diffusion, and states of matter. Teacher notes and answers are written in red.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS3-4
Also included in:Ā AP Chemistry 9.1 Intro to Entropy Guided Inquiry Investigation
Exploring the properties of the EM spectrum 5E NGSS MS PS4-2
These engaging lessons (GOOGLE and PDF versions) give students a concrete understanding of how the Electromagnetic spectrum (EM) is organized, and the properties and uses of each type of wave.These lessons support the NGSS standard MS PS4-2These lessonsĀ follow the 5E model: Engage - An engaging phenomenon is presented.Explore - Students determine the organization of the spectrum. Students identify some of the properties of radio waves, infrared light, ultraviolet light, and microwaves through f
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
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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Grades:
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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Grades:
K - 12th, Staff
FFA Degree Requirement Checklist
Need a way to track your students receiving Discovery Degrees, Greenhand Degrees, Chapter Degrees, State Degrees, and American Degrees? Look no further --> here is one checklist with ways to track all of your members in one place.
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7th - 12th
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Back to School Bundle-Classroom Procedures and Interactive Notebooks Grades 7-12
This is a 70 page bundle with a folder containing classroom procedure ideas and another folder about interactive notebooks. All documents are fully editable for quick revisions.
The class procedures folders contains a 16 slide powerpoint presentation, has 4 sheets of class labels, a one page guide for highlighting your notes, a list of things for students to do the first 8 minutes of class and another for the last 8 minutes of class, a sample page of exit tickets, my icebreaker for students,
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Importance of learning science
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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
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