An Internet research activity focusing on astronauts, the Space Race as well as the planets and moons in our solar system. Great as a cover lesson or topic introduction. Clipart by: Ron Leishman ToonClipart

A word search covering the main phases of the Moon. Great as a starter activity or plenary. Includes the following phases: New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Last [Third] Quarter Waning Crescent Clipart by: Ron Leishman ToonClipart

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of the inner and outer planets of our solar system. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of the inner and outer planets information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google SlidesTM. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access. Clipart by: Artifex Ron Leishman ToonClipart

A word search on the Earth’s moon. Great as a starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with color and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ moon ➸ lunar ➸ satellite ➸ eclipse ➸ phases ➸ waxing ➸ waning ➸ maria ➸ rille ➸ crater ➸ astronaut ➸ Neil Armstrong ➸ NASA ➸ moon buggy ➸ tides ➸ orbit ➸ moonlight ➸ rocket Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Photo Clipz Clip Art

A word search on famous astronauts from around the world. Great as a starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Armstrong ➸ Jemison ➸ Ride ➸ Tereshkova ➸ Gagarin ➸ Aldrin ➸ Glenn ➸ Liwei ➸ Savitskaya ➸ Sharma ➸ Collins ➸ Yang ➸ Scully-Power ➸ Sharman ➸ Chawla ➸ Shepard Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: ToonClipart

A word search on thermal and electrical conductors. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ conductors ➸ insulators ➸ wool ➸ rubber ➸ plastic ➸ fibreglass ➸ cotton ➸ wood ➸ porcelain ➸ polystyrene ➸ air ➸ glass ➸ paper ➸ metal ➸ copper ➸ aluminium ➸ gold ➸ iron ➸ seawater ➸ diamond ➸ silver Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Color Idea

A word search on the force of friction. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with color and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ friction ➸ force ➸ rub ➸ contact ➸ sliding ➸ rolling ➸ static ➸ fluid ➸ surface ➸ rough ➸ smooth ➸ wear ➸ tear ➸ skid ➸ brakes ➸ slide ➸ drag ➸ traction ➸ grip ➸ resist ➸ motion Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman ToonClipart

A calculations maze based on Ohm’s Law. A fun and engaging way for students to practice using the formula V=IR. Works great as a starter, plenary or review activity. Provides opportunities for student to practice calculating the following: ➸ voltage ➸ current ➸ resistance Students work their way through the maze by coloring the correct path based on which arrow provides the correct answer to question. Includes an answer key. Clipart by: Clipartino Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

A word search on the amazing Archimedes. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Archimedes ➸ Syracuse ➸ Italy ➸ Sicily ➸ mathematician ➸ physicist ➸ engineer ➸ astronomer ➸ inventor ➸ sphere ➸ cylinder ➸ spiral ➸ machines ➸ screw ➸ pump ➸ lever ➸ pulleys ➸ claw ➸ heat ray ➸ eureka ➸ buoyancy Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

A word search on the amazing polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Leonardo ➸ da Vinci ➸ Italy ➸ Renaissance ➸ polymath ➸ artist ➸ scientist ➸ inventor ➸ Mona Lisa ➸ The Last Supper ➸ Florence ➸ anatomy ➸ physiology ➸ engineering Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

A word search on the enterprising engineer and inventor James Watt. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ James Watt ➸ Scottish ➸ inventor ➸ engineer ➸ chemist ➸ steam engine ➸ industrial revolution ➸ Greenock ➸ Birmingham ➸ Glasgow ➸ kettle ➸ instruments ➸ cylinder ➸ condenser ➸ piston Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

A word search on the terminology used when discussing and describing soils. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ soil ➸ earth ➸ sand ➸ silt ➸ loam ➸ mud ➸ clay ➸ humus ➸ mulch ➸ peat ➸ water ➸ topsoil ➸ subsoil ➸ nutrients ➸ rock ➸ erosion ➸ weathering ➸ soil horizon ➸ sediments ➸ earthworm ➸ microorganism ➸ fertilizer Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Clipartino

A word search on the terminology used when discussing and describing our star, the Sun. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with color and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Sun ➸ Sol ➸ star ➸ plasma ➸ hydrogen ➸ helium ➸ heat ➸ light ➸ energy ➸ solar flare ➸ sunspots ➸ solar wind ➸ corona ➸ prominence ➸ chromosphere ➸ radiative zone ➸ convective zone Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Artifex Photo Clipz

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of the Earth and the Moon. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two celestial objects in our solar system. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of the Earth and the Moon information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links in the downloadable document to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access. Clipart by: PhotoClipz

An astronomy revision mat on our solar system. Includes questions on planets in our solar system and galaxies. Great for research or review or can also be used for cover/relief lessons. Includes two versions [ colour and black and white] and comes with solutions. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting the characteristics of these three types of rocks. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links in the downloadable document to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An engaging cut and paste graphic organiser to support the study of conductors and insulators. Students cut out each of the examples. Then arrange, organise and paste them into the correct positions on the graphic organiser provided. Can be used for heat or electrical conductors and insulators. Comes complete with solution. Conductors included: ➸ iron nail ➸ paper clip ➸ aluminium can ➸ copper coin ➸ human hand ➸ brass key ➸ metal spoon Insulators included: ➸ plastic cup ➸ plastic straw ➸ paper ➸ cotton t-shirt ➸ ceramic teacup ➸ rubber band ➸ wooden log A great accompaniment to this resource: Conductors and Insulators Boom Cards™ - Distance Learning Clipart by: Digital Classroom Clipart Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of renewable and non-renewable energy. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of energy. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of renewable and non-renewable energy information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access. Great accompaniments to this resource: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy PowerPoint and Activity Sheets Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Venn Diagram

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of electricity and magnetism. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two categories of force. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of electricity and magnetism information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of series and parallel circuits. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of electrical circuits. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of series and parallel circuits information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.