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.
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.
Clock Buddies is a quick way to pair kids up without worrying that they are always choosing the same partner. When it is time to pair students up, you just need to say the time and students looks at their sheet to see who their partner is. It is important that students have their sheets with them. It can be the first page in their binder or attached into a composition or spiral notebook.
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.
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
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.
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
This worksheet is an overview of the characteristics of the 5 kingdoms. It includes an answer key and a blank template for students. This worksheet goes along with the following presentation: https://www.tes.com/us/teacher-lessons/5-kingdoms-of-living-things-classification-overview-presentation-11657591
A bundle that includes this product 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 guided notes on what density is and how it relates to states of matter and factors that affect it. It includes a link to a simulation where you can manipulate objects to show how density is impacted when volume and mass change.
There is an associated PowerPoint that goes along with these guided notes and it can be found here.
You can purchase both at a discount by getting this bundle.
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.
A PowerPoint on what density it and how it relates to states of mater and factors that affect it.
There is a related set of guided notes that goes along with this product that can be found here.
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.
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 worksheet is a sheet of scaffolded notes around the topic of cell theory and early life on earth. Topics include cell theory, cellular organization, atmosphere of early earth, what first life was like and the Miller/Urey experiment.
These notes are aimed at middle school students.
This resource provides step by step directions, examples and practice problems for Chemistry student learning how to convert a value from one unit to another.
8 Vertical and 3 Horizontal To do lists for your classroom. These can also be give to students to help them organize what they need to do.
There are options with and without lines so that you can find the one that fits you most.
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.