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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
Invertebrate Animals Interactive Identification Game: Science
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Invertebrate Animals Interactive Identification Game: Science

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Invertebrate 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 invertebrate animals. 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: Does the animal live on land? Does the animal have 8 or 6 legs? 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 invertebrate animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Dog Breeds Interactive Identification Game - Dichotomous Key PowerPoint
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Dog Breeds Interactive Identification Game - Dichotomous Key PowerPoint

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Dog Breeds 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 different types of dog breeds. The students are to pick a dog breed they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about the dog breeds such as: does the dog have a long or short coat of hair? Does the dog have long or stocky legs? Does the dog have dropped or erect ears? etc. After clicking the correct button, only the dogs with the chosen characteristics are left on the screen. Additional questions are asked until the correct dog is chosen. This PowerPoint can be used in many different ways: *Teaching young children about different dog breeds *Teaching young and older children about dog 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
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
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
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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
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
Animals
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Animals

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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
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
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
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
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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)
Passive and Active Cell Transport Word Search
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Passive and Active Cell Transport Word Search

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This word search allows students to actually see what each type of cell transport looks like as they are searching for it! Included within this product is a black & white version as well as the solution to the puzzle. Clouds Word Search Vocabulary Terms: ♦ Active Transport ♦ ATP ♦ Cell Membrane ♦ Diffusion ♦ Endocytosis ♦ Exocytosis ♦ Facilitated Diffusion ♦ Hypertonic ♦ Hypotonic ♦ Isotonic ♦ Osmosis ♦ Passive Transport
Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores Cootie Catchers
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Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores Cootie Catchers

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These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the different kinds of animals. This activity has students identifying various animals as either being a carnivore, herbivore, or an omnivore. These cootie catchers are available in color and black & white.
Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores Task Cards
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Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to improve their knowledge with the different types of animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture of an animal as being either a carnivore, herbivore or an omnivore. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Reading a Triple Beam Balance Task Cards (Measuring Mass: Metric System)
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Reading a Triple Beam Balance Task Cards (Measuring Mass: Metric System)

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These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills of measuring mass with a triple beam balance. This product contains 24 cards which has students measuring the mass of each rider beam. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Properties of Water Cootie Catchers
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Properties of Water Cootie Catchers

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These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the properties of water. Terms Included: ♦ Covalent Bond, Hydrogen Bond, Cohesion, Adhesion, Capillary Action, Surface Tension, Polarity, Buoyancy, Specific Heat, Solubility, Solvent, Density, Melting Point, Boiling Point, Freezing Point, Hydrology These cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own definitions.
Properties of Water Task Cards
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Properties of Water Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the properties of water. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the properties of water. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.