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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
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
Moon Phases/ Phases of the Moon PowerPoint
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Moon Phases/ Phases of the Moon PowerPoint

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Moon Phases: This moon phases PowerPoint incorporates easy to understand explanations with interactive/ animations, and questions which keep students engaged while learning about what causes the moon's phases. Moon Phases Power Point Contents (46 slides): ♦ The Phases of the Moon (Title Slide) ♦ Two Types of Moon Shapes ♦ Crescent Moon ♦ Gibbous Moon ♦ Quarter Moon (3 slides) ♦ Full Moon ♦ New Moon ♦ Waxing & Waning ♦ Combining Shape & Appearance ♦ Guess the Moon Phase (Student Interactive Game - 15 slides) ♦ What Causes the Phases of the Moon? ♦ Waxing Crescent ♦ First Quarter ♦ Waxing Gibbous ♦ Full Moon ♦ Waning Gibbous ♦ Third Quarter ♦ Waning Crescent ♦ New Moon ♦ Animation of Whole Process (Slow) ♦ Animation of Whole Process (Fast) ♦ Question (Why is the moon not in Earth's Shadow?) ♦ Answer (The Moon is Inclined) ♦ When is the Moon in Earth's Shadow? ♦ Question (Time for the Moon to Orbit Earth?) ♦ Answer/ Question (Time to reach same Moon phase?) ♦ Answer (Moon Calendar) ��� Question (What do you notice about the craters on the Moon?) ♦ Answer (All the same) Question: (why?) ♦ Answer: (Tidal Locking)
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
Planets: Dwarf Planets PowerPoint
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Planets: Dwarf Planets PowerPoint

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Planets: This Dwarf Planets PowerPoint is meant to introduce students to the dwarf planets of our solar system. This lesson also explains why Pluto was declassified from being a planet to being a dwarf planet. There are 5 dwarf planets and this PPT lesson has 54 slides which includes the following information: ♦ Where is it? ♦ What the planet's surface is like ♦ Composition of the atmosphere ♦ Temperature range ♦ Facts about its moons ♦ Year and Day ♦ Mythology behind the name
Eclipses: Lunar and Solar PowerPoint
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Eclipses: Lunar and Solar PowerPoint

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Eclipses: Lunar and Solar This lesson incorporates easy to understand explanations with interactive/ animations, and questions which keep students engaged while learning about what is and what causes solar and lunar eclipses. This lesson contains 29 slides and should run a full class period or two to teach, and contains the following Slide Titles: ♦ Title Slide ♦ Solar Eclipse ♦ Total vs. Partial Eclipses ♦ Partial Solar Eclipse ♦ Total Solar Eclipse (with video) ♦ The Sun's Corona ♦ Stars During the Day ♦ The Next Solar Eclipses: Mark Your Calendar ♦ Solar Eclipse: August 21, 2017 ♦ The "Greatest Eclipse" (3 slides) ♦ Solar Eclipse: October 14, 2023 ♦ Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024 ♦ Solar Eclipse August 12, 2045 ♦ Lunar Eclipse (Title Slide) ♦ Lunar Eclipse ♦ Penumbral Lunar Eclipse ♦ Partial Lunar Eclipse ♦ Total Lunar Eclipse ♦ The Moon's Passage (2 Slides) ♦ Time Lapse of a Lunar Eclipse ♦ Why is the Moon Red? ♦ Light Through a Prism ♦ Red Horizons ♦ Why the Moon Turns Red ♦ The Next Lunar Eclipses: Mark your Calendar
Comets, Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites, & Asteroids - Interactive PowerPoint
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Comets, Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites, & Asteroids - Interactive PowerPoint

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Comets, Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites and Asteroids PowerPoint: This lesson incorporates easy to understand explanations with interactive/ animations, videos, and questions which keep students engaged while learning about the differences between Meteoroids, Meteors, Meteorites, Comets, & Asteroids. This lesson contains 24 slides and should run a full class period or two to teach, and contains the following Slide Titles: ♦ (Title Slide) ♦ Meteoroids ♦ Micro-meteoroids ♦ Asteroids ♦ Q & A: Whats the difference? ♦ Meteoroids, Meteors, & Meteorites ♦ Meteors ♦ Meteorite ♦ What is a Shooting Star? (with video) ♦ Meteor Showers ♦ Lyrids Meteor Shower ♦ Perseids Meteor Shower (with video) ♦ Orionids Meteor Shower ♦ Leonids Meteor Shower ♦ Geminids Meteor Shower ♦ Fireball & Bolide Graphic ♦ Fireballs (with video) ♦ Bolides (with video) ♦ Comets ♦ The Oort Cloud ♦ Oort Cloud Graphic ♦ Comets: Coma's & Tails ♦ Comet Tail Formation (2 slides with videos)
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
Solar System: Planets PowerPoint
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Solar System: Planets PowerPoint

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Planets: This planets PowerPoint is meant to introduce students to the planets of our solar system. Students complete a graphic organizer which follows the lesson and includes the following information for each planet: Planets Power Point Contents: ♦ How Large is each planet ♦ How Far away from the Sun is each Planet ♦ What the planet's surface is like ♦ Composition of the atmosphere ♦ Temperature range ♦ Can it be seen with the naked eyes and where? ♦ Facts about its moons ♦ Year and Day ♦ Possibility for life on the planet? ♦ Video about the Planet
Periodic Table Escape Room
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Periodic Table Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the periodic table of the elements. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Electricity and Magnetism
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Electricity and Magnetism

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of electricity and magnetism. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Scientific Method Escape Room
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Scientific Method Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the scientific method. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Respiratory System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy
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Respiratory System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the respiratory system. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Electromagnetic Spectrum Escape Room
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Important: Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Weathering and Erosion
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Weathering and Erosion

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of weathering and erosion. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Reflection and Refraction Escape Room
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Reflection and Refraction Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of reflection and refraction. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Atomic Structure Escape Room
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Atomic Structure Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of atomic structure. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Circuits Escape Room
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Circuits Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of circuits. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Human Body Systems Escape Room
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Human Body Systems Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the human body systems. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Escape Room
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Speed, Velocity and Acceleration Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the speed, velocity and acceleration. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Properties of Matter Escape Room
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Properties of Matter Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the properties of matter. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room