Layers of the Ocean Card Sort Did you know that the ocean has five distinct layers and over 250,000 species? Introduce your students to the ocean zones and the creatures that live there with this ocean layers card sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. The cards come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and an answer key. This resource can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing the vocabulary of the zones of the ocean. A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 2 LS4-1, 3 LS4-3, MS LS2-1; TEKS SCI.3.10, 4.10, 7.10; VA SOL.3.5, LS.6, LS.7 and KS1 Year 2, KS2 Year 4 and 6. This Resource Includes • 19 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 4 Examples for Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic) o 4 Examples for Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic) o 4 Examples for Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic) o 4 Examples for Abyss Zone (Abyssopelagic) o 3 Examples for the Trenches (Hadalpelagic) • 5 Zone Depth Cards in Three Sizes • 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Zone Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort

Chemical and Physical Changes Activity Card Sort Is baking a cake a chemical or physical change? What about cutting a piece of paper? In this low-prep sorting activity your students will classify changes in matter as either physical or chemical. The resource includes pictures of examples of 24 different changes, 12 for chemical and 12 for physical. Three different sizes of the cards are provided to use in a variety of ways. The large cards can be used for science centers or stations while the small ones will fit in interactive notebooks. A hands-on activity for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Chemical Changes o 12 Examples of Physical Changes • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort

This electromagnetic spectrum worksheet will provide practice in identifying the diverse applications of electromagnetic waves in everyday life. Students are given a passage to read and need to identify the various forms of energy that are used in the story. Following this, they will apply their knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to answer questions based on the passage. Ideal for incorporation into 5E lesson plans, this electromagnetic spectrum activity serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing the fundamental properties of light waves and can also be used as a formative assessment. This Resource Includes • 2-page Reading Passage (color and print-friendly) • 2 Student Question Sheets (color and print-friendly) • Electromagnetic Spectrum Resource Sheet • Teacher Information Sheet • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves-Lesson Plan Bundle Heat Transfer-Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort

Children love frogs and toads! The low prep activities in this set will introduce them to the similarities and differences between frogs and toads. The set includes a 6-page book with photographs, a cut and glue compare/contrast activity as well as a cut and glue life cycle activity. Use as an introduction to amphibians, animal life cycles or as part of a themed unit. Great way to incorporate science into your reading activities. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by raising tadpoles, looking near streams or rivers for frogs and toads or reading additional non-fiction books. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 6-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste compare/contrast activity Answer sheets for both activities

Landforms Differentiated Worksheets These printable activities are designed to help students learn about 28 different types of landforms. With 5 levels of differentiation, these worksheets can be used for an entire unit or with different levels of students. They are perfect for teaching and reviewing landform vocabulary and definitions. The worksheets cover a range of activities, including matching pictures and names, writing landform names, identifying landforms based on descriptions, multiple-choice questions, and fill-in-the-blank assessments. Real-life photographs of each landform are included to enhance understanding. Perfect for interactive notebooks, pre-assessments, and post-assessments. The 28 landforms included are: arch, archipelago, beach, canyon, cave, cliff, coral reef, cove, delta, desert, dune, fjord, glacier, hoodoo, island, isthmus, kettle, lake, landslide, marsh, meander, mesa, mountain, peninsula, plateau, sinkhole, volcano, and waterfall. Supports the following standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science, SS.G.3.1; NGSS 2-ESS2-2, 4-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-2; TEKS SCI 4.7b, 5.7b; VA SOL 5.8d; and KS2 Year 5 This Resource Includes 10 worksheets containing 28 landforms • 2 with pictures and names (matching) • 2 with pictures (fill-in-the-blank) • 2 with pictures, names, and definitions (matching) • 2 with names and definitions (multiple choice) • 2 with definitions (fill-in-the-blank) Answer keys for all worksheets Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Landforms | Erosion and Deposition | Card Sort

Introduction to Cell Division Modeling Activity A quick hands-on introduction to cell division. In this mitosis modeling activity, students will discover that cells need to grow and make copies of their genetic material BEFORE dividing. I use this as an activity to bridge the units on cells and the human body in middle school. It can also be used as an activity before teaching mitosis in high school. Perfect for the “explore” section of a 5E lesson plan! Detailed procedures, materials list, as well as differentiation ideas are included in the teacher information sheets. Supports NGSS Science and Engineering Practices of Developing and Using Models, Standards MS LS1-3 and HS LS1-4; TEKS SCI.7.12.D and SCI.9-11.B.5A; VA SOL LS,2.D and SOL.BIO.3c. This Resource Includes • 2 Student Lab Sheets with analysis questions (color and print-friendly) • Answer Key • Teacher Information including materials, procedures, and differentiation Other Resources You May Enjoy Plants | Photosynthesis Model Activity | Lesson Plan Waves | Lab Activities | Lesson Plan

Minecraft Building Challenges for Oceans Task Cards The oceans cover 71% of our planet and contain a variety of beautiful and amazing creatures. These Minecraft building ideas are designed to engage kids in learning about the ocean while having fun building their own creations. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, additional ocean activities or just for fun! They will also help build STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and planning and organizing. These Minecraft ideas can also be completed without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. This Resource Includes 28 challenges in four versions: • Color with picture • Print-friendly with picture • Color without picture • Print-friendly without picture Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards STEM Activities Bundle | Countries

Six Simple Machines Sorting Activity Did you know that a screwdriver is an example of a wheel and axle or that a broom is a third class lever? This sort is a quick and easy hands-on way to have your students learn about real-life examples of the six types of simple machines. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the large pictures to use as a center or station activity or use the one-page sheet and small pictures for assignments, assessments, or interactive notebooks. Differentiate by changing the amount and which pictures students use. Increase the difficulty by having students sort levers and/or pulleys into their three classes. This is one of my low prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 7 inclined plane examples 7 screw examples 8 wedge examples 8 wheel and axle examples 9 pulley examples  4 fixed pulley examples  3 movable pulley examples  2 compound pulley examples 9 lever examples  3 first class lever examples  3 second class lever examples  3 third class lever examples • Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

UV Light Hands-on Extension Activity Looking for an activity to extend student learning of light waves? This lesson plan has students design an investigation to determine how to prevent ultraviolet light from reaching UV beads. Students will use the Science and Engineering Practices along with the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) format for their investigation. It is the perfect resource for the “Extend” portion of 5E lessons, for GATE students, or as an at-home activity. Both color and print-friendly student pages are included. This activity requires the use of color-changing ultraviolet beads which are readily available in many stores. This Resource Includes • 4 Student Investigation Sheets • List of possible investigation ideas • Rubric • Teacher Information Sheet including materials and instructions. Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle

Introduction to Waves Activity This resource is perfect for the “Engage” portion of a 5E lesson. It includes several different activities to introduce students to the types and properties of waves. After brainstorming a list of waves, students will group them into categories. They will gain additional information by watching short videos and use this information to develop a definition for “wave”. The brainstorming activity activates prior knowledge while the categorize and analysis activities encourage students to think critically about the information they are learning. The summarize activity brings closure to the lesson. Both color and print-friendly pages are included. Supports NGSS Standards 4-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2. This Resource Includes • 3 Introduction to Waves Student Sheets • 3 Teacher Information Sheets Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan

Get ready for spring with the butterfly and moth activities in this set! Children will be introduced to facts about butterflies and moths in the 14-page book with color photographs. They will apply this knowledge in three different activities: identifying parts of a butterfly, completing a butterfly life cycle and answering comprehension questions. Great as an introduction to butterflies and moths or metamorphosis. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by looking for caterpillars, butterflies and moths, making a butterfly life cycle mobile, or reading additional books such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 14-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste identifying parts of a butterfly 1 set of comprehension questions Answer sheets for all three activities

Properties of Waves Hands-on Exploration Activities Looking for a fun way to introduce waves to your students? This wave activity resource gives students several hands-on activities to explore different types of waves to learn about their properties. The explorations include activities covering both mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves. It is the perfect resource for the “Explore” portion of 5E lessons. Two versions of the activities are provided to allow them to be done as rotating stations or at-home activities. Both color and print-friendly student pages are included. Supports NGSS Standards 4-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2. This Resource Includes • 4 Lab Station Cards • 2 Exploration Questions Sheets (for rotating stations) • 3 Exploring Waves Lab Sheets (for non-rotating stations or at-home use) • 3 Teacher Information Sheets including materials and setup instructions. Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan

Consumer, Producer, Decomposer DELUXE Card Sort This low-prep card sorting activity is a perfect way to teach life science concepts and vocabulary. Card sorts provide students with hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. The materials can be used in numerous ways and are easy to differentiate for multiple ages and abilities. Use the sorting sheets to have young students categorize the pictures into producers and consumers, add the category “decomposer” for older students and challenge your advanced learners to further categorize by the three main types of consumers. The pictures can also be used to model energy flow in ecosystems by creating simple food webs or chains. This deluxe set includes all the pictures from my original set along with 24 all new organisms to represent additional ecosystems. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b. This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers) o 8 examples of Producers o 8 examples of Decomposers • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Camouflage | Ecosystems | Lesson Plan Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Landforms Task Cards Enrich your students’ study of landforms with this engaging set of Minecraft building challenges! These task cards are designed to help students make connections between the landform definition and the actual object by building Minecraft structures of different landforms. This is also an ideal way to incorporate STEM activities into your classroom! The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers, enrichment activities, or just for fun! Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only the name of the landform, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features a short definition of the landform and Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or even craft items. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and science. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Landform term • Landform term with picture • Landform definition along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities Landforms | Geology | Worksheets