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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
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
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
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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
Ocean Animals
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Ocean Animals: This ocean 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 marine animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about marine animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? Is the animal a vertebrate? Is the animal soft bodied? 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 marine animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reptiles and Amphibians
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Reptiles and Amphibians

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Reptiles and Amphibians 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 reptiles and amphibians. 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 reptile or amphibian? Does the animal need to live in moist habitats? Does the animal have teeth? 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 reptiles and amphibians *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Zoo Animals
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Zoo Animals

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Zoo Animals/ Wild 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 zoo/ wild animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about marine animals such as: Is the animal a carnivore? Does the animal have a lot of fur? does the animal have a tail? 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 zoo and wild animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Farm Animals
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Farm 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 farm animals. The students are to pick an animal they like to begin the "game" or lesson. The students are then presented with questions about marine animals such as: Is the animal a mammal? Does the animal lay eggs? Is the animal an adult? 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 farm animals *Teaching young and older children about animal characteristics *Teaching older children about dichotomous keys Important Note: This interactive works when in SlideShow mode
Measurement Tools
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Measurement Tools

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Measurement Tools: This measurement tools word search also doubles as a coloring book!. The advantage to this is that students can actually see the concept behind the term they are attempting to find. The Solution to the puzzle is included. Measurement Tools Vocabulary Terms: ♦ Balance ♦ Caliper ♦ Clock ♦ Compass ♦ Cup ♦ Graduated Cylinder ♦ Protractor ♦ Right Angle ♦ Ruler ♦ Scale ♦ Spring Scale ♦ Stop Watch ♦ T-Square ♦ Tape Measure ♦ Test Tube ♦ Thermometer Thank you to Glitter Meets Glue Designs who provided the images
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Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method. This lab contains the following: 1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt? 2. Make Observations 3. Developing a hypothesis 4. Procedure 5. Data Tables 6. Graphing 7. Post-Lab Questions
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Weather: This weather word search also doubles as a coloring book!. The advantage to this is that students can actually see the concept behind the term they are attempting to find. The solution to the puzzle is included. Weather Word Search/ Coloring Book Vocabulary Terms: ♦ Anemometer ♦ Barometer ♦ Condensation ♦ Dew ♦ Evaporation ♦ Hail ♦ Hurricane ♦ Jet Stream ♦ Lightning ♦ Radar ♦ Rain ♦ Rain Gauge ♦ Rainbow ♦ Thermometer ♦ Thunderstorm ♦ Tornado ♦ Warm Front ♦ Weather Map ♦ Wind Thank you to Truthme who provided some images
Layers of the Earth Accordion Booklet
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Layers of the Earth Accordion Booklet

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Layers of the Earth Accordion Booklet: is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research different facts about each layer of the Earth and write what they find on the provided blank lines. This booklet also doubles as a coloring book, as students may color in each layer of the Earth. A completed layers of the Earth booklet with answers is included. This Layers of the Earth Booklet contains the following: 1. Assembly Instructions for the layers of the Earth booklet 2. Completed facts for each layer of the Earth: Continental crust, Oceanic crust, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner core 3. Blank versions for students to write their own facts for each layer of the Earth 4. A smaller version of #1, 2, & 3 to fit smaller pieces of construction paper 5. Black and white versions of #1, 2, 3, and 4 ***** Do a search for my other Accordion Booklets in the folllowing topics: ***** Space Science: ♦ The Solar System: The Planets ♦ Eclipses ♦ Comets, Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites and Asteroids ♦ Life Cycle of Stars ♦ Constellations of the Zodiac Earth Science: ♦ Clouds ♦ Severe Weather ♦ Layers of the Atmosphere ♦ Volcanoes ♦ Fossils ♦ Plate Tectonics ♦ Natural Resources ♦ Layers of the Earth ♦ Rock Cycle ♦ Water Cycle ♦ Rocks and Minerals ♦ Landforms Life Science: ♦ Biomes ♦ Life Cycle of Plants ♦ Human Body Systems ♦ Habitats ♦ Butterfly Life Cycle ♦ Frog Life Cycle ♦ Dinosaurs ♦ Animal Adaptations ♦ Six Kingdoms of Life ♦ Pumpkin Life Cycle ♦ Cell Structures Physical Science: ♦ The Scientific Method ♦ Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures ♦ Forms of Energy ♦ Simple Machines
Desert Animals Cootie Catchers
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Desert Animals Cootie Catchers

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Desert Animals Cootie Catchers/ Fortune Tellers: These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the different types of desert animals. These cootie catchers contain the following desert animals: ♦ Tarantula, Cougar, Lizard, Woodpecker, Vulture, Rattlesnake, Jackrabbit, Roadrunner These cootie catchers on desert animals come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own definitions. All of this totals 6 pages which has students identifying vocabulary terms about desert animals (with pictures) based from the definition.