This project gives a rubric and outline for a student cell project. Student are invited to build a model of a cell where each organelle is not represented by something that has a similar look, but rather has a similar function. For example, mitochondria may be batteries as they both produce energy.

Punnett squares are something my students always need practice with. I made this short worksheet to be additional practice for my students. I chose the Big Bang Theory theme because I love the show and I know many of my students do too. An answer key is included

This lesson will take students to various sites to experience the phases of the moon. The activity starts off with a reading and then students visit a website to visualize the phases of the moon and how they change while moving around the Earth. Students will see a visualization and read about the phases and even determine what the phase of the moon was on their birthday. Visit my store to see more Middle School Earth Science Resources

Have your students learn how to write hypotheses in the If…Then… format using the independent and dependent variable. This worksheet walks students through the process of writing a hypothesis with examples and scaffolded exercises. An answer key is also included.

A worksheet to allow students to practice their skills writing a hypothesis and identifying independent and dependent variables along with controls.

Looking for a fun way to review with your middle school students? This quiz show style review game has got you covered. Have fun reviewing Early Earth, Living Things, Cell Theory and Cells (Organelles and Transport). What’s included You’ll receive a powerpoint file that looks like the popular quiz show (you know the one). It can easily be uploaded into Google Drive if that is your preference (directions for this are included). Key Features 25 questions organized into five categories. The main screen is linked to each answer slide which is followed by the question slide. There is a house icon on the question slide to bring you back to main screen. The values on the main screen will change colors when clicked on so keep track of what questions have already been chosen. Ways to Use It Break your class up into teams and use a buzzer like the Eggspert or app such as Multibuzz.app or BuzzIn.live to have students buzz in from their devices. If you want more accountability, use Nearpod or PearDesk to have each student record their answers. Keep track of the money or don’t. I take away money when students get a question wrong but do what works for your classroom. The goal is for the students to have fun, not stress out.

This lab activity for middle school students focuses on Newton's Third Law. Students get to visualize this law through the use of Newtonian Demonstrators.

A set of science themed clip art letters. You receive all letters in upper and lower case, numbers and punctuations. You may use these both personally and commercially as long as you give credit.

The mini-bundle includes notes (students fill in the blank and full text copy) and a power point presentation on the cell organelles. Cell organelles included in this lesson include: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuoles, lysosomes, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi bodies and chloroplast

In this lab activity, students will investigate mystery objects to determine if they are living things. Students will observe the two mystery objects while they are dry, in water and in vinegar. The file includes teacher directions, student worksheet and answer key.

This activity is a great addition to your teaching of the seasons. Students will go around the building asking other teachers and adults why they think we have seasons. Once the students have collected the data, they take time to organize it and answer some analysis questions. A ticket to leave is also included.

This is a question and answer game in a game show style (you know the one!) It reviews the topics of: Acids and Bases, Elements, Mixtures, Compounds, Solubility, Periodic Table and Atoms at the middle school level. It runs as a powerpoint file with clickable links to navigate around the document.

When you purchase this listing, you will get a lesson planning sheet customized to your week. All you need to do is send me the information that you would like and you will have your customized document in a few days.

This lab lesson is great for those teaching a first year high school Chemistry class or a class where students need familiarization with tools used in the laboratory. Students will walk around the room identifying a variety of lab equipment and record its name, description and draw a quick sketch.

A set of student and teacher notes covering the topics of What is Life? It covers the 6 characteristics of living things, the 4 news of living things and the Redi experiment.

This set includes two density labs. The first lab asks students to find the mass and volume of regularly and irregularly shaped objects in order to determine their density. The second lab asks students to once again determine the mass and volume of irregularly shaped objects in order to determine their density, but students will use an overflow can to determine volume.

This slideshow is an overview of the characteristics of the 5 kingdoms of life. It can be used with the associated notes - https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/5-kingdoms-overview-classification-11657587 A bundle can be found at - https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/5-kingdoms-of-living-things-classification-overview-presentation-and-notes-sheet-bundle-11674018

A set of student and teacher notes as a PowerPoint presentation covering the topics of What is Life? It covers the 6 characteristics of living things, the 4 news of living things and the Redi experiment. Animations are included (with directions on how to change/remove) to show one bullet point at a time. This product is also available as a bundle with the scaffolded notes and laboratory activity.

This is a collection of 6 different worksheets with answer keys. It includes: digestive system, excretory system, respiratory system, heart, nervous and endocrine system