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I have been a science teacher in an urban School District for 7 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to experience teaching within classrooms at all levels of performance abilities, including full inclusion, and highly advanced classes. I have taught middle school science (both the 7th and 8th grade) and at the high school level (9th to 12th grade science) including Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science I have a PA Professional Certi

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I have been a science teacher in an urban School District for 7 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to experience teaching within classrooms at all levels of performance abilities, including full inclusion, and highly advanced classes. I have taught middle school science (both the 7th and 8th grade) and at the high school level (9th to 12th grade science) including Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science I have a PA Professional Certi
Mythology of the Planets PowerPoint
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Mythology of the Planets PowerPoint

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Mythology: This mythology Power Point is a fun and interesting way for students to learn about the Greek and Roman myths surrounding the nine planets in this 34 slide PowerPoint story! Greek and Roman myths surrounding the Planets are included because the Romans based many of their deities from the Greek gods and goddesses. This download also contains playing cards of the 9 planets which contain: ♦ Picture of the Planet ♦ Picture of the God/ Goddess ♦ Roman Name ♦ Greek Name ♦ Type of God ♦ Story Behind the Name There are 4 sets of the same playing cards: ♦ Color Trading Cards with Information Typed In ♦ Gray Scale Trading Cards with Information Typed in ♦ Blank Color Trading Cards for students to fill in ♦ Blank Gray Scale Trading Cards for students to fill in There are 34 slides in this powerpoint with the following titles: ♦ Title Slide ♦ Mercury Title Slide ♦ Apollo & Hermes: Greek Mythology ♦ Hermes: Greek Mythology ♦ Mercury: Roman Mythology ♦ How Mercury Got Its Name ♦ Venus Title Slide ♦ Aphrodite: Greek Mythology ♦ Birth of Venus: Clam Shell Version ♦ Venus: Roman Mythology ♦ How Venus Got Its Name ♦ Earth Title Slide ♦ Gaia and Chaos ♦ Gaia and the Elemental Gods ♦ Gaia and the 12 Titans ♦ The 12 Olympians ♦ How Earth Got Its Name ♦ Mars Title Slide ♦ Ares: Greek Mythology ♦ Mars: Roman Mythology ♦ How Mars Got Its Name ♦ Jupiter Title Slide ♦ Romulus & Remus (2 slides) ♦ Mars: Roman Mythology ♦ Zeus: Greek Mythology ♦ Jupiter: Roman Mythology ♦ How Jupiter Got Its Name ♦ Saturn Title Slide ♦ Cronus:Greek Mythology ♦ The Castration of uranus by Cronus ♦ The Great Fear of Cronus ♦ The Return of the Titans ♦ The Great Battle of Titanomachy ♦ The Ambush ♦ The Fall of Cronus ♦ Saturn: Roman Mythology ♦ How Saturn Got Its Name ♦ Uranus Title Slide ♦ Uranus: Greek Mythology ♦ The Naming of Uranus ♦ Neptune Title Slide ♦ Poseidon: Greek Mythology (2 slides) ♦ Neptune: Roman Mythology ♦ The Naming of Neptune ♦ Pluto Title Slide ♦ Pluto: Mythology ♦ The Naming of Pluto
Mythology of the Days of the Week PowerPoint
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Mythology of the Days of the Week PowerPoint

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Mythology: This mythology of the planets Power Point is a fun and interesting way to teach students about the history of the days of the week; and how the naming of the Sun, Moon, and Planets have roots in Greek, Roman and Germanic Mythologies. There are 10 slides in this PowerPoint with the following Titles: ♦ Title Slide ♦ Etymology of Sunday ♦ Etymology of Monday ♦ Etymology of Tuesday ♦ Etymology of Wednesday ♦ Etymology of Thursday ♦ Etymology of Friday ♦ Etymology of Saturday ♦ March: Roman Mythology ♦ Gods, Planets, & Days of the Week
Vertebrates and Invertebrates Word Search
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates Word Search

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This word search on the different types of vertebrates and invertebrates also doubles as a coloring sheet! The solution to the puzzle is included. Vocabulary Terms Included: Vertebrates: ♦ Dolphin ♦ Wolf ♦ Frog ♦ Snake ♦ Fish ♦ Bird Invertebrates: ♦ Ladybug ♦ Octopus ♦ Earthworm ♦ Lobster ♦ Jellyfish ♦ Snail
Lunar and Solar Eclipses: Science Escape Room
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Lunar and Solar Eclipses: Science Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of lunar and solar eclipses. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Layers of the Earth Task Cards
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Layers of the Earth Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the layers of the Earth. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about each of the layers of the Earth. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
Elements Compounds and Mixtures Word Search
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Elements Compounds and Mixtures Word Search

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This word search on elements, compounds and mixtures includes the following vocabulary terms. The solution to the puzzle is included. ♦ Element ♦ Compound ♦ Mixture ♦ Homogeneous ♦ Heterogeneous ♦ Solution ♦ Solvent ♦ Solute
Atomic Structure Word Search
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Atomic Structure Word Search

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This word search on atomic structure includes the following vocabulary terms. The solution to the puzzle is included. ♦ Proton ♦ Neutron ♦ Electron ♦ Electron Cloud ♦ Nucleus ♦ Ion ♦ Isotope ♦ Chemical Bond ♦ Compound
Volcanoes Word Search
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Volcanoes Word Search

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This word search on volcanoes includes the following vocabulary terms. The solution to the puzzle is included. ♦ Composite ♦ Cinder cone ♦ Shield ♦ Lava ♦ Magma ♦ Ash ♦ Caldera ♦ Ring of Fire
Types of Fossils Escape Room
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Types of Fossils Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of fossils and their types. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Anatomy Escape Room Science Bundle
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Anatomy Escape Room Science Bundle

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This bundle includes all of the anatomy escape rooms listed below. Important: All these products sell for $55; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $35! Each escape room has the following contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Zoo Animals
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Zoo Animals

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Zoo Animals/ Wild Animals Interactive Identification Game: This is not your average PowerPoint! This PowerPoint is a live-working interactive dichotomous key! Each slide has code embedded within it that allows the students to answer yes or no questions about zoo/ wild animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about marine animals such as: Is the animal a carnivore? Does the animal have a lot of fur? does the animal have a tail? etc. After clicking the correct button, only the animals with the chosen characteristics are left on the screen. Additional questions are asked until the correct animal is chosen. This PowerPoint can be used in many different ways: *Teaching young children about zoo and wild animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Savannah Animals Interactive Identification Game
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Savannah Animals Interactive Identification Game

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Savannah Animals Interactive Identification Game: This is not your average PowerPoint! This PowerPoint is a live-working interactive dichotomous key! Each slide has code embedded within it that allows the students to answer yes or no questions about the animals of the Savannah. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about Savannah animals such as: can the animal fly? Does the animal have horns or antlers? Does the animal have a mane? etc. After clicking the correct button, only the animals with the chosen characteristics are left on the screen. Additional questions are asked until the correct animal is chosen. This PowerPoint can be used in many different ways: *Teaching young children about the animals of the Savannah *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Volcanoes PowerPoint
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Volcanoes PowerPoint

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Volcanoes: This PowerPoint on Volcanoes can be used for any Late Elementary (If modified), Middle, or Early High School science class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize key facts and information about the different types of volcanoes and lava. On average this presentation on Volcanoes should run approximately 45 to 2 hours of class time (depending on the amount of note-taking, discussions and questions) and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. The PowerPoint first introduces what Volcanoes are, the different types of eruptions, lava, pyroclastic flows, and the different types of volcanoes. There are 28 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: What is Inside a Volcano? Types of Volcanic Eruptions (non-explosive) Types of Volcanic Eruptions (explosive) The Types of Magma is Important (Water and Magma) The Types of Magma is Important (Silica and Magma) - 2 Slides What Erupts from a Volcano? Whats the Difference Between Magma & Lava? Viscosity of Lava Types of Lava Aa Pahoehoe Pillow Lava Blocky Lava Types of Pyroclastic Material Volcanic Blocks Volcanic Bombs Lapilli Volcanic Ash Types of Volcanoes Shield Volcanoes Cinder Cone Volcanoes Composite Volcanoes Other Volcanic Features Craters Calderas Lava Plateaus Volcanic Lightning
Passive and Active Cell Transport Word Search
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Passive and Active Cell Transport Word Search

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This word search allows students to actually see what each type of cell transport looks like as they are searching for it! Included within this product is a black & white version as well as the solution to the puzzle. Clouds Word Search Vocabulary Terms: ♦ Active Transport ♦ ATP ♦ Cell Membrane ♦ Diffusion ♦ Endocytosis ♦ Exocytosis ♦ Facilitated Diffusion ♦ Hypertonic ♦ Hypotonic ♦ Isotonic ♦ Osmosis ♦ Passive Transport
Properties of Water Cootie Catchers
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Properties of Water Cootie Catchers

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These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the properties of water. Terms Included: ♦ Covalent Bond, Hydrogen Bond, Cohesion, Adhesion, Capillary Action, Surface Tension, Polarity, Buoyancy, Specific Heat, Solubility, Solvent, Density, Melting Point, Boiling Point, Freezing Point, Hydrology These cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own definitions.
Properties of Water Task Cards
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Properties of Water Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the properties of water. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the properties of water. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
Digestive System Word Wall Cards
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Digestive System Word Wall Cards

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These word wall cards are a great way for students to improve their knowledge of the different structures of the digestive system. This product contains 8 cards with definitions and images for each term: ♦ Esophagus ♦ Gallbladder ♦ Large Intestine (Colon) ♦ Liver ♦ Mouth ♦ Pancreas ♦ Small Intestine ♦ Stomach
Insects Word Wall Cards
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Insects Word Wall Cards

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These word wall cards are a great way for students to improve their knowledge of the different types of insects. This product contains 16 cards: ♦ Mantis ♦ Wasp ♦ Ant ♦ Butterfly ♦ Ladybug ♦ Beetle ♦ Dragonfly ♦ Bee ♦ Grasshopper ♦ Mosquito ♦ Caterpillar ♦ Fly ♦ Moth ♦ Spider ♦ Millipede ♦ Scorpion
Muscular System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy
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Muscular System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the muscular system. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Circulatory System: Escape Room - Science: Anatomy
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Circulatory System: Escape Room - Science: Anatomy

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the circulatory system. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room