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8th grade science thematic unit plans for Microsoft PowerPoint
Human Impact on the Environment -25 lessons including poetry, spelling and more!
This 5 week unit is designed to help teach students about the many impacts humans have had on our environment. It incorporates:* History -skills and knowledge* Geography - understanding of nature and the world around us* Science - understanding the environment and how we impact on it* English - reading, writing, comprehension, viewing and respondingThe unit of work includes a plan for 5 lessons per week, roughly 60mins per lesson. It includes activities on:* Air pollution* Water pollution* Land
Grades:
1st - 12th, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Also included in: BUNDLE 2x 5week units - Human Impact + Reducing our Impact on the Earth
Exploring the Pacific Islands 30 lesson integrated Geography and History unit
In this unit, students will explore the geography and history of the Pacific Islands, and the development of their lands and cultures. Students will examine modern geographical issues relating to the Pacific Islands, including climate change and the relationship of the peoples across the Pacific.Throughout the unit, I have differentiated worksheets where needed to cater for students at different literacy levels - a grade level 5-6 option ad a grade level 7-8 option. The spelling & vocabulary
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5th - 9th
Rocks, Minerals & Soil Unit Bundle
This awesome Rocks, Minerals, & Soil Unit Bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about the Rocks, Minerals & Soil!Includes 13 products:•Rocks, Minerals & Soil Unit Bundle•Rocks and Minerals PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Soil PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Weathering & Erosion PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Vocabulary Matching Activity – Print & Digital•Rocks and Minerals Interactive
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2nd - 8th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
Golden Ratio Fibonacci Numbers PowerPoint Thematic Unit | Distance Learning
This study is great for doing STEM/STEAM projects AND summer learning! This popular bundle introduces the golden ratio or golden number and the Fibonacci number series in three in-depth thematic unit studies. The golden ratio and Fibonacci number series can be found in nature, art, and architecture and has been studied by famous artists and scientists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt. The Fibonacci number series (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13...etc.) and the Hindu-Arabic numerals we use today (
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4th - 8th, Higher Education
Also included in: Math With Art
Weather SMARTboard Instructional Lesson - 26 Pages-Clips & Interactive
This SMARTboard lesson is a 26 page instructional lesson for my 4th grade Virginia Science SOL Weather Unit. It covers all of the Virginia 4th grade Science SOLs for Weather. It contains tons of video clips & interactive activities! (Twenty web links in all!) Topics included are: The Water Cycle, Types of Clouds (Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, & Cumulonimbus), Types of Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Hail),
Weather Instruments (Thermometers & Temperature, Anemo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Thematic Film Unit Bundle! 6 units in total!
This is a bundle of my 10-day thematic film units. All of the units are cross-curricular and range from $10 to $15. There are a couple of assignments that are used in a few of different movie units, so the bundle is much cheaper than it normally would be as a result. Thank you!Tomorrow's Education
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Grades:
5th - 12th
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES STEM | Winter Holiday December Team Building Group Work
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with these 6 Christmas and Winter Holiday STEM & STEAM Challenges! Directions and supplements for each activity are included. Christmas & Winter Holiday STEM Challenges Included:•Flying Reindeer•Christmas Dinner Table•Snowball Fight Catapult•Cloudy with a Chance of Snowballs-without “Snow Bucks” (aka Reverse Egg Drop)•Cloudy with a Chance of Snowballs-with “Snow Bucks” (“Snow Bucks” are used to buy supplies)•Trash t
Grades:
3rd - 12th
IB MYP Phone Stand Unit
Statement of Enquiry: Designers find opportunities from markets and trends to influence the form and function of successful products.In this outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are given a brief to design a phone stand that benefits a particular user, retailer (client) and charity. Students research peoples interests (surveys, user persona) and apply this research to influence and justify the form and function of their own product. They make and evaluate various prototypes of their pr
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: IB MYP Design Units Bundle
Leonardo da Vinci Golden Ratio PowerPoints Thematic Unit Plan Distance Learning
Come on a journey learning about famed "MathArtist", Leonardo da Vinci! da Vinci, one of the greatest men and genius' of his time, was considered a "polymath", meaning he mastered many subjects. Among many subjects, he was considered a great artist, mathematician, architect, inventor, botanist and writer, to name a few.This 2-part PowerPoint with accompanying activity guide focuses on da Vinci's unquenchable thirst and curiosity for the relationships with mathematics, science, art and nature. In
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Math With Art
PROTISTA KINGDOM- PPT AND NOTES
Introducing "Exploring the Protista Kingdom" PowerPoint Presentation! Upgraded Product. Designed for Teachers, Benefiting Middle and High School Students Key Features:Comprehensive Content: 27 slides of engaging content covering key topics such as protist definition, habitat, reproduction, feeding habits, importance in ecology, environmental impact, disease control, and water quality.Student Resources: Included are 7 pages of meticulously crafted student notes in PDF format, enhancing comprehen
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Atoms & The Periodic Table Unit - Includes Power Point, Activities, & Printables
This is a Unit on Atoms and The Periodic Table. I have included all of the notes, printables, and activities that we did with this unit and the Power Point presentation that goes along with the notes and printables. Also included is a blackline Periodic Table of Elements. This is a zip file.
The Power Point is 19 slides.
The pdf file includes 46 pages and includes notes, printables, review sheets, end of the unit test and answer keys.
The Periodic Table Blackline is a pdf file and includes
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Black History Month Bell Ringer Slide Presentation: Scientist Edition
Embark on a transformative journey of discovery with our Black History Month Bell Ringer Slide Presentation - Scientist Edition! Elevate your classroom experience throughout February as you delve into the remarkable contributions of black scientists and their impact on the world of science. This engaging resource is designed to captivate students, fostering an inclusive and enlightening atmosphere.Key Features:Scientist of the Day:Explore the life and accomplishments of a different black scienti
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, HS-LS3-2
Wilson Bentley PowerPoint | Snowflake Unit Study
This study features the physics of snow crystal development, past and present snow physicists, and famed snow crystal photographer, "Snowflake" Bentley and his remarkable photographic genius of snow crystals using an old bellows camera. Students look at the varieties of snowflakes and their geometry. Check out one of nature's most astonishing miracles and wonders in science and mathematics. The wonder of snow on a microscopic level is its own world. Students draw and take notes in the activity g
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Math With Art
Solar System PowerPoint
Introduce your students to our amazing Solar system with this bold and vivid PowerPoint presentation. Each slide includes spectacular photographs, interesting facts and descriptions about the Sun and the planets that surround us in our solar system. You and your students will enjoy this unit!
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Biomes of the World Unit Study- 10 Biomes in All!
Set yourself up for success to lead a comprehensive study of world biomes.Set your own schedule or use an optional syllabus. (Check it out in our preview)Also watch a closing bonus video that provides a look back at information gathered over the study period.Students will learn:Major world biomes, where they are located, and why they existMajor features, flora, and fauna of each biomeHow plants and animals adaptAnd SO much more!Each lesson has a scripted PowerPoint, vocabulary, Google Earth expl
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4th - 8th
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INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY | Reading Writing STEM Art Games Research Activities
This 29-page Dot Day Activity Kit includes LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED to celebrate Dot Day and have a Middle-Grades Fun Day in ELA with your students! Reading passage, CCSS-aligned questions with Answer Key, 2 informative writing prompts, Revising & editing checklists, Online research activity, Art Activity, (with rubric), a STEM Challenge, a Creativity Activity, a Coloring Sheet, Video Links, and Supply Request Letter are all included!What is Dot Day? International Dot Day is celebrated
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Task: 3D Sustainable Urban Planning Design Challenge
IDU unit presentation with Math, Science, Individuals and Societies, Art, Music, and more. A week long challenge to put together a sustainable city, where students plan, organize, and implement all aspects of what urban planners do in the classroom. If you're looking for a way for students to use all disciplines, this presentation is your ticket. It contains all the information, steps for planning, evaluation criteria, and example images to get them started.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
THANKSGIVING STEM & STEAM Challenges | November Fall Team Building Group Work
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with these 15 Thanksgiving STEM & STEAM Challenges! That’s right...FIFTEEN STEM/STEAM Challenges related to Thanksgving and Fall are included in PDF and PowerPoint formats. Directions for each activity are on the pages, and supplements to do each activity are included. 15 Thanksgiving/Fall STEM/STEAM Challenges Included:Turkey Escape BridgeMayflower FloatFlying Turkey ChallengeTurkey Rocket ChallengePumkin’ Chunkin’ Cat
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
ALL ABOUT BATS SCAVENGER HUNT
All About Bats Scavenger hunt is a supplemental activity to be used for life science in 5th-8th grades. It comes with 12 bat fact cards, a graphic organizer, and answer key. In my classroom, I printed the 12 fact cards, laminated them, and hung them around the room. The students worked in pairs to read the cards and fill in the graphic organizer. It is a great way to learn about bats, adaptations, and species conservation.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Fishes and Amphibians PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
This PowerPoint Lesson Plan contains 57 slides on the following topics of The Animal Kingdom - Fishes and Amphibians:
Fishes and Amphibians, Modern Fishes, Agnatha (Jawless Fishes), Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fishes), Osteichthyes (Bony Fishes), Characteristics of Modern Fishes, Gills, Single-loop Blood Circulation, Vertebral Column (Backbone), Gill Filaments, Gill Slit, Countercurrent Gill Flow, Circulation of Blood, Tubular Heart, Chamber-Pump Heart, Sinus Venosus, Atrium, Ventricle, Conus
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Animal Kingdom Fishes and Amphibians Unit Bundle - 8 files
HALLOWEEN | STEM & STEAM Challenges | October Fall Fun Friday Morning Meeting
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with these 12 Halloween STEM & STEAM Challenges! That’s right...TWELVE STEM/STEAM Challenges related to Halloween are included in PDF and PowerPoint formats. Directions for each activity are on the pages, and supplements to do each activity are included. 12 Halloween STEM/STEAM Challenges are included:Skeleton BridgeFlying Witch ChallengeSpider Web ChallengePaper Batplane ChallengeFlying Ghost ChallengeHaunted House Tow
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3rd - 12th
INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY | STEM & STEAM Challenges | The Dot by Peter Reynolds
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, Dot Day STEM & STEAM For Big Kids Unit! It includes 8 STEM/STEAM Challenges related to Dot Day in paper and PowerPoint formats.What is Dot Day? International Dot Day is celebrated every year on the 15th of September. This holiday was created by a teacher named Terry Shay back in 2009 as a way of celebrating creativity, courage, and collaboration. The whole event is inspired by a children's book c
Grades:
3rd - 12th
United States landforms
This presentation gives an in depth look at the land forms in the United States. Enjoy photographs as well as hyperlinks to great sites for learning and exploring the country's best!
+++ BONUS +++ hyperlinks to great sites to enrich your lesson!!
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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Importance of learning science
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- 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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