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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!
Grades:
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
6th Grade TEKS Checklist (9 Weeks Checks)
This TEKS checklist is perfect for the savvy Texas teacher! Keep track of the TEKS you have taught using the handy columns provided. Note dates TEKS were covered, keep data on individual students, or use as a quick reference throughout the year. Let this user friendly checklist save you time and energy so you can focus on what really matters… being the rockstar teacher you are! **These are updated yearly, if necessary, due to changes to TEKS. The TEKS Checklist includes ELAR, Mathematics, Scienc
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6th
Also included in: TEKS Checklist District Bundle Pre-K - 12th Grade (9 Weeks Checks)
Bloom's Question Stems (Science)
A good question makes all the difference when it comes to deepening understanding and assessing mastery, and even the best teachers can add to their toolkit with this set of question stems, leveled according to Blooms Taxonomy. Teach Thought (link) describes Bloom's Taxonomy as "a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills that can, among countless other uses, help teachers teach and students learn."Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by science teachers, tutors, and parents of stu
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Bloom's Question Stems Bundle
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)
First Grade McGraw Hill Wonders History/Social Science and Science Correlations
"Wonder"ing how to plan your year and integrate your Social Studies and Science? Let this handy correlations chart structured to follow the sequence of your Wonders units be your guide! I attempted to focus on those only in the core materials (Reading-Writing Workshop, Literature Anthology, leveled readers, and Big Books). Please note this was created in 2017 but units still seem to match up.
Grades:
1st
Reporter Tasks for Walker Learning
Having a classroom reporter is a key element of the Walker Learning Approach. If you are looking for tasks to designate to your reporter child, I have compiled over 200 curriculum aligned reporter tasks in this document. The tasks have been organised into Math, English and Science. They are aligned to the P to 2 Australian Curriculum. THIS SET CONTAINS Over 200 Reporter Tasks for: Maths—Number and AlgebraNumber and Place ValuePatterns and AlgebraMaths—Measurement and GeometryShapeUsing units of
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PreK - 2nd
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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
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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Grades:
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
6th Grade NGSS Standards Checklist and Planning
Need help organizing your 6th Grade NGSS standards in your teacher planner? Organize, plan, and reflect on your NGSS Standards for the Year with this 12 page resource. This resource includes two checklists for the 6th Grade NGSS standards. One of those checklists is on one page and includes all of the standards for the year. The second checklist is has the different NGSS Topics on its on sheet. The resource is great for Back to School Planning for the STEM classroom. If you are a an all inclusiv
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6th
Also included in: K-6 NGSS Standards Checklists and More BUNDLE
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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Second Grade McGraw Hill Wonders History/Social Studies and Science Correlations
"Wonder"ing how to plan your year and integrate your Social Studies and Science? Let this handy correlations chart structured to follow the sequence of your Wonders units be your guide! I attempted to focus on those only in the core materials (Reading-Writing Workshop, Literature Anthology, and leveled readers. Please note this was created in 2017 but units seem to still match up.
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2nd
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: AP Environmental Science Bundle
200 Photograhper Child Tasks for Investigations - ACARA aligned
Tired of trying to think up educational and purposeful photographer tasks?I’ve listed over 200 Photographer Tasks in this handy file. They are aligned to the ACARA P-2 curriculum and have been organised into the following curriculum headings: Maths—Number and Algebra•Number and Place Value•Patterns and AlgebraMaths—Measurement and Geometry•Shape•Using units of measurement•Location and TransformationMaths—Statistics and ProbabilityEnglish•Language•Literacy•Literature Science•Senses•Biological sci
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PreK - 2nd
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Scientist of the Week - for your primary classroom
Have you always wanted to do a Scientist of the Week program, but weren't sure how it all worked? Look no further! This freshly updated package will have you up and running with your own Scientist of the Week program in no time. The way it works is that each child in your class takes a turn planning and presenting a science experiment to the class. Once you've got it set up, the program almost runs itself, since it's a home-based parent/child project. This package contains everything you need t
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
2-PS1-1
Animal Armor: Discover How Animals Use Their Coverings (Mini Book)-Gr.1st & 2nd
Spark Curiosity About the Animal Kingdom with Engaging Mini Books! (Animal Body Coverings) Embark on a captivating journey of discovery with these interactive Animal Body Coverings Mini Books!Igniting a Love for LearningThese delightful mini books provide a fun and informative way for young learners to explore the diverse world of animal coverings! Students won't just be captivated by the creation process - these mini books are designed to be cherished, reread, and even shared with family, fost
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1st - 2nd
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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6th - 9th
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MS-PS3-1
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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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-2
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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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.
Discover printable and digital science resources
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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There are many different types of science resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular science lessons include biology, earth sciences, chemistry, environment, engineering, and anatomy.
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Educators can save time preparing science lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for science resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of science lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my science lessons fun and engaging?
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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