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Types of Rocks Assessment
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Types of Rocks Assessment

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This 13-question assessment can offer valuable insight into students' understanding of rocks including the properties of metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous. Questions posed include their origins, how they are formed, what they look like and more. There is a word bank to facilitate spelling but it is just of the three types of rocks. At the bottom there are bonus questions prompting for specific examples of each. This can easily be differentiated as a classwork assignmet, independent work, a quiz or a test. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity
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Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity

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Check out this simple and clear 13 question worksheet that covers the parts of a microscope. Their is a visual at the top of the page that points to 13 parts. It correlates with the bottom half which has those same 13 parts that adds a section for describing the function. This can serve as a great resource for note taking, can be used as an assessment tool. Students will find the organization user-friendly and engaging. An answer key is included for your convenience!
Science Fair Poster Board Expectations Information
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Science Fair Poster Board Expectations Information

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Facilitate your students in creating their science fair or stem fair boards with the graphic organizer and reference guide. With a clearly labelled diagram and elaborate explanations as to the specific components that should be included, this info sheet will be sure to hold your students to high expectations and increase the work output they use to display their learning. Be sure to check out our Science Fair resources!
Skeletal System Project
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Skeletal System Project

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This fun and engaging project, clearly lays out the expectations for a simple interactive creation project in which students make a model of the basic human skeleton. Students are expected to include the major seven bones that outline our bodies, as well as include clear labels and answer a few simple questions. There is a rubric at the bottom, with pre-made scoring outlines to simplify assigning a fair and appropriate grade. The students will have a blast with this project, and they will deepen their understandings of the human skeleton!
Five Senses Item Physical Properties Description Template
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Five Senses Item Physical Properties Description Template

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Check out this simple and student friendly template that students can use to facilitate their scientific investigations. Separated into give clear sections with labels and visuals, students can explore any item with their five senses. This is a great way to develop students' abilities to investigate and explore. Implementing this with some sort of candy treat like Nerds is a great way to have fun while learning and allow for components of sound like and taste like, when alternatives may not be possible. Have fun!
Water Cycle Worksheet Assessment
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Water Cycle Worksheet Assessment

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Check out this awesome worksheet that covers the water cycle in a variety of formats. The first component of the worksheet clearly articulates important vocabulary. The second second has space for students to draw their own representations of the water cycle with labels. The third section includes six questions that assess students understanding of the various stages and steps. The last component includes 2 HOT questions that probe deeper thought. This is great for an assessment, study guide, homework, worksheet and so much more. An answer key is included for your reference.
The Water Cycle Powerpoint Presentation
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The Water Cycle Powerpoint Presentation

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Check out this awesome 9 slide presentation that covers the water cycle. Presented in a variety of formats with definitions, visuals, explanations and more, this ppt will build content knowledge for the water cycle. Vocabulary included is condensation, evaporation, precipitation, runoff, and more! Students will love the kid-friendly format and engaging presentation! Be sure to check out our other Water Cycle resources as well!
Water Cycle Draw and Describe Template
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Water Cycle Draw and Describe Template

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Check out this awesome interactive one-pager in which students will draw the water cycle in a clear frame at the top of the page based on the directions below. Followed by a few short response questions, this assignment includes expectations of drawing, labelling, and describing the various steps of the water cycle. Students will have fun and will learn while doing so. It also serves as a great work sample to show parents, or hang on bulletin boards!
Water Cycle Exit Ticket Assessment
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Water Cycle Exit Ticket Assessment

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This 5-question multiple choice assessment provides clear and informative insight into students' understanding of the water cycle. It can easily be used as a quiz, test, active thinking, exit ticket, or independent work. It includes topics and vocabulary such as evaporation, condensation, water vapor, precipitation and more! An answer key is included for your convenience!
Vertically Aligned Progression of Florida Science Sunshine State Standards
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Vertically Aligned Progression of Florida Science Sunshine State Standards

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Take your science instruction to the next level while you fully understand exactly where your students came from and where they are going. This vertical alignment of standards is content-organized and color coded for simple reference. Based on the Florida Sunshine Standards from 2008 (still being used) this packet clearly articulates the gap in instruction for certain grade levels, when items are scaffolded, when they pick up, and when they drop off. This is great for interventions, acceleration, filling gaps, and so much more!
Create an Organism Creative Project
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Create an Organism Creative Project

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Check out this fun and engaging creation activity where students can be creative but also tie in research and content development. Students will create a visual of their organism and will think through various aspects such as the ecosystem, the shelter, predators, prey, their food web and much more. A simple and clear rubric is also included for your convenience. A clear set of directions and expectations will be sure to make this project a favorite amongst your students!
Motion, Force and Gravity Assessment and Study Guide Bundle
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Motion, Force and Gravity Assessment and Study Guide Bundle

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Check out this great bundle that aligns studying and preparation with your quiz or test. Covering topics of motion, force, and gravity including vocabulary related to speed, mass, position, directions and much more, this is a great way to gain insight into students' understanding on the content. Whether implemented as a review for the day before or homework or independent work, this bundle can serve multiple functions in your classroom. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
I Have...Who Has...? - Science Tools
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I Have...Who Has...? - Science Tools

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Engage students with this fun and interactive game. This can be used for review, a hook, whole group practice, or science centers. If you have never played before, the student who has the card that reads: I have the first card... will start. They then read the Who Has...? section in which another student will have the answer to that question on their card. The game continues from card to card to card. Each card is supplemented with a photo to help ELL students, language acquisition, and content based vocabulary understanding. There are a total of 16 cards including the cover card that over a variety of science tools including safety goggles, beakers, magnets and more! These can also be printed and sent home with students as a study guide! Have fun :)
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 1)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 1)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
My Science Experiment Outline Template
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My Science Experiment Outline Template

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Check out this fun and student friendly graphic organizer for any science experiment. Separated by clear color-coded sections, this template uses a section for the title, for the purpose, the tools, observations, hypothesis, methods and conclusion. The observations sections is separated into the five sense to clearly articulate a good data collection strategy. This is a great supplement to any investigation or experiment and will promote critical thinking and meaningful reflection for all students.
Parts of a Skeleton Exit Ticket Assessment
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Parts of a Skeleton Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this worksheet that assess students' knowledge of the parts of a skeleton. Presented in a variety of formats including fill in the blank, multiple choice, and matching with visuals, this worksheet can easily be differentiated for use as a quiz, test, exit ticket, homework, independent work or group work. Students will be able to present their understanding as well as apply concepts from previously learned material. Topics covered include the function of a skeleton, the purpose of a skull, location of the pelvis and ribcage, and more! An answer key is included for your convenience.
Parts of a Plant - Label and Describe Project
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Parts of a Plant - Label and Describe Project

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Check out this interactive worksheet that pushes students to know the parts of a plant. This can be used as guided notes, a quiz, test, independent work sheet, homework, and so much more! There are five parts pointed out on the plant, which correlate to five spaces at the bottom of the page. In the chart, students can elaborate on the description and function of those parts. This can provide valuable insight into students' understanding of plants and their parts. An answer key is included for your convenience!
Universal Reflection Form for watching Magic School Bus Videos
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Universal Reflection Form for watching Magic School Bus Videos

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If you've been wondering how to make Magic School Bus videos a bit more meaningful and purposeful, check out this simple worksheet to supplement watching the videos. Very simply, the first half prompts students to describe how the characters used their observation skills. The second half incorporates five additional questions that ask for specific observations of the characters using their five sense. This is a great addition when a substitute is present or just to enhance interaction with the video. It doubles as a nice Lesson Plan bonus :)