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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
Types of Sentences Task Cards
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Types of Sentences Task Cards

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Types of Sentences: These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with the different types of sentences: Declarative, Imperative, Exclamatory, and Interrogative sentences. This activity has students reading various sentences to each other, 26 in total, and then asked to identify the type of sentence. A recording sheet and an answer key are included.
Subject Verb Agreement Task Cards
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Subject Verb Agreement Task Cards

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Subject Verb Agreement: These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while gaining fluency with subject-verb agreement. This activity has students reading various sentences to each other, 26 in total, and then asked to identify the correct verb or noun and identify each as singular or plural. A recording sheet and an answer key are included.
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Task Cards
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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with simple, compound, and complex sentences. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Problem Types: 1. Students identify simple, compound, and complex sentences 2. Students add or take away phrases to change the sentence type as well as combining or separating sentences. These require students to be familiar with independent and dependent clauses and conjunctions.
Quotation Marks Task Cards
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Quotation Marks Task Cards

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Quotation Marks: These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while reinforcing quotation mark rules and to practice proofreading. This activity has students reading various sentences to each other, 17 in total, and then asked to identify the correct usage of quotation marks in the sentence. A recording sheet and an answer key are included.
Pronouns Task Cards
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Pronouns Task Cards

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Pronouns: These task cards are a great way for students to have fun while learning how to identify pronouns. This activity has students reading various sentences to each other, 26 in total, and then asked to identify the correct pronoun. A recording sheet and an answer key are included.
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Halloween: This Halloween and Space Science PowerPoint: Many Trick or Treat on Halloween, some even know the history; but few know the connection between the history of Halloween and the star cluster: The Pleiades. This Halloween PowerPoint gives astronomical information about the star cluster and the greek mythologies surrounding the Pleiades, otherwise known as the Seven Sisters. It then describes the origin of Halloween with the role of the Pleiades. Important: Open the PPT as Read-Only to view it with the Halloween Font This Halloween PowerPoint contains 15 slides, with the following Titles: ♦ The Pleiades: Star Cluster ♦ The Pleiades: Taurus ♦ The Pleiades: Greek Mythology (2 slides) ♦ How to Find the Pleides in the Night Sky ♦ Which has a closer tie to Halloween: Full Moon or the Pleiades? ♦ Dates when the Full Moon will be Out During Halloween ♦ Dates when the Pleiades will be out During Halloween ♦ Pleiades in the October Sky ♦ Samhain - The End of the harvest ♦ Samhain - The Dead and the living ♦ Samhain - Ceremonies ♦ The Pleiades During Samhain (2 slides)
Cell Structures Activity: Cell Organelles
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Cell Structures Activity: Cell Organelles

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Cell Organelle Interactive Activity (Plant Cell City): This activity has students compare cell organelles to structures found in a city. This assignment is typically done in a boring chart, in this interactive activity, students cut out the organelles, paste it in the correct box that corresponds to the appropriate city structure, and then explain why it is similar to that city structure. This activity comes with two different boards: One if you have access to a color printer. And another that is ink friendly (wont consume too much ink)
Element, Compound, and Mixture - Printable Interactive Flash Cards & PowerPoint
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Element, Compound, and Mixture - Printable Interactive Flash Cards & PowerPoint

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Element, Compound and Mixture Flash Cards & PowerPoint: These cards fold in half so that students can write their responses on the front, and the back has the reason why explained using a picture. These can also be used just by holding them up to an entire class as well. These flash cards are also formatted for a PowerPoint Presentation if you wish to use it for an entire class (see Preview). So, there are two different files attached to this product: 1. Flash cards of Element Compound or Mixture 2. Same thing except in PowerPoint format Students often have trouble identifying substances as an element compound or mixture. These printable interactive flash cards should help. The following elements, compounds, and mixtures are included in these flashcards: Oxygen Carbon dioxide Sugar water Chocolate chip cookie Iron Iced Tea Rust Orange Juice Granite Water Pure Gold 14-karat gold Carbon Air Helium Salad
Constellations PowerPoint
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Constellations PowerPoint

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Constellations, Stars, Galaxies & Nebula PowerPoint: Stop getting lost looking for stars & constellations! This lesson not only teaches about the stars & constellations, but how to find them too! This PowerPoint on Locating Constellations, Stars, Galaxies and Nebula can be used for any Elementary, Middle, or High School science class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is introduce students to many constellations, galaxies, and nebulae, and to show them how to find them in the sky, and give them information about them as well as their history and mythology. On average this presentation should run approximately 3-5 days (45 minutes of class time per day) depending on the amount of note-taking and explanations and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. Important Note: The length of this PowerPoint can be short or long depending on which slides are being used. This PowerPoint covers most of the main constellations, stars, galaxies, and nebulae, so there should be something for whichever topic is being discussed. Includes 98 Slides
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
Human Evolution PowerPoint
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Human Evolution PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint on The Theory of Human Evolution is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about human evolution including: A. The main idea of human evolution with explanations & video B. The theories for bipedalism and intelligence C. Transitional Species including: Ardipithecus, Australopithecus, Homo Habilis, Homo Erecus, Neanderthals, and the little people of Flores On average this presentation should run approximately 1-2 days (depending on the amount of note-taking) of class time and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. There are 35 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: Did Humans Evolve from Monkeys? Answer (3 slides) Human Evolution Video Human vs. Chimp DNA Sequences Vestigial Structures Vestigial Structures in Humans (8 slides: see below: (Wisdom Teeth) (Third Eyelid) (Tail Bone) - 2 slides (Darwin's Point) (Human Yolk Sac) (Plantaris Muscle) (Appendix) (Extra Ear Muscles) (Tail Bone: Coccyx) Homologous Structures Homology: From Jaws to Ears (2 slides) The Theory for Bipedalism Migration of Humans How do we Know the Human Race Began in Africa? The Theory for Human Intelligence (2 slides) Transitional Species (Transitional title slide) Human Phylogenic Tree Pictures/ Illustrations (2 slides) Ardipithecus Ramidus (2 slides) Australopithecus Afarensis (2 slides) Homo Habilis Homo Erectus Homo Neanderthalensis - Neandertals The Little People of Flores
Fossil Record PowerPoint
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Fossil Record PowerPoint

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Fossils: This PowerPoint on The Fossil Record is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about the fossil record including: A. The different types of fossils and how to identify them B. How fossils form (with videos) C. Changes over time in fossils D. Evolution of whales E. Vestigial and Homologous structures On average this presentation should run approximately 15 to 35 minutes (depending on the amount of note-taking) of class time and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. There are 30 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: 5 Types of Fossils Body and Trace Fossils Mold, Cast and Resin Fossils Identify Each Type of Fossil (Identification game: 12 slides) Question (body or trace fossils) Answer How do Fossils Form? Fossil Formation Animations What type of Creature is More likely to Fossilize? Answer What does the Fossil Record Really look like? Question (about the Fossil Record) Answer Fun Facts Timeline of the Fossil Record Evolution of Whales Whale Evolution (short video) Vestigial Structures Homologous Structures (2 slides)
Constellations of the Zodiac PowerPoint
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Constellations of the Zodiac PowerPoint

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Constellations of the Zodiac PowerPoint and Flash Cards: Students will learn the science behind the zodiac signs, why their sign is their sign (and why it really isn't), the myths about their sign, and how well it can be seen in the sky! _____________________________________________________________________________ Important: This product includes my Constellation of the Zodiac Flash Cards/ Wall Cards AND Zodiac Constellations Wheel Dial. Both paid items, which are included in this product as an extra ♦FREE Bonus!♦ _____________________________________________________________________________ This PowerPoint on The Constellations of the Zodiac can be used for any Elementary, Middle, or High School science class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize key facts and the mythology surrounding each of the Zodiac Constellations. On average this presentation should run approximately 15 to 35 minutes of class time (depending on the amount of note-taking) and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. The PowerPoint first introduces what the Zodiac is, gives some history explaining why someones sign is their sign, and outlines facts about each constellation. Each constellation slide contains the following information: ♦ A. The constellations Latin meaning & symbol ♦ B. The Greek/ other mythological story behind the constellation ♦ C. The number of major stars & number of exoplanets found ♦ D. The ability to see the constellation in the night sky. ♦ E. Pictures of the stars and their relative positions within the constellation (connected with lines) There are 15 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: ♦ The Zodiac ♦ The History of the Zodiac ♦ Truth about the Zodiac Constellations (with a Bill Nye video) ♦ Capricornus ♦ Aquarius ♦ Pisces ♦ Aries ♦ Taurus ♦ Gemini ♦ Cancer ♦ Leo ♦ Virgo ♦ Libra ♦ Scorpius ♦ Sagittarius
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Animals Interactive Identification Games Bundle: These are not your average PowerPoints! These are a live-working interactive dichotomous key! Each slide has code embedded within it that allows the students to answer yes or no questions about different types of animals in their environments. The following keys are all included within this product: Reptiles and Amphibians Interactive Animal Dichotomous Key Marine Animal Interactive Dichotomous Key Savannah Animals Interactive Dichotomous Key Unique Rain-forest Animals Interactive Dichotomous Key Insects Dichotomous Key PowerPoint Desert Animal Interactive Dichotomous Key Arctic Animal Interactive Dichotomous Key Interactive Zoo / Wild Animal Dichotomous Key Dog Breeds Interactive Dichotomous Key Interactive Zoo / Wild Animal Dichotomous Key Farm Animal Interactive Dichotomous Key Each one of the above sells alone for $3.25 each, totaling $35.75. However, purchasing this bundle together is $18, half price! The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about the animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? Is the animal a vertebrate? Is the animal soft bodied? 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 all the different types of animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Ocean Animals
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Ocean Animals

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Ocean Animals: This ocean animals interactive identification game 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 marine 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 mammal? Is the animal a vertebrate? Is the animal soft bodied? 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 marine 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
Insects
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Insects

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Insects: This insects interactive identification game 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 insects. The students are to pick an insect they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about insects such as: does the insect have wings? Does the insect have pincers? is the insect fuzzy? etc. After clicking the correct button, only the insects with the chosen characteristics are left on the screen. Additional questions are asked until the correct insect is chosen. This PowerPoint can be used in many different ways: *Teaching young children about insects *Teaching young and older children about insect characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This insects interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Rainforest Animals
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Rainforest Animals

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Rainforst: This rainforest animals interactive identification game 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 rain-forest animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about rain-forest animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? can the animal climb trees? Does the animal have a trunk or a snout? 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 unique rain-forest animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Desert Animals
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Desert Animals

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Desert Animal 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 desert animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about desert animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? does the animal have an exoskeleton? can the animal fly? 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 desert animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Polar Animals
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Polar Animals

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Polar 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 arctic animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about arctic animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? does the animal have flippers or legs? does the animal have tusks or horns? 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 arctic animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode