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Classifying Matter Based On Physical Properties (Sorting Project)
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Classifying Matter Based On Physical Properties (Sorting Project)

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Allow students to apply their learned skills as they relate to sorting and classifying matter based on physical properties. This engaging nd rigorous project will prompt students to classify items (that yoy supply such as pencils, paperclips, cards, toys, etc) into three different categories. They will have to identify the categories as they see fit. They will be prompted with a few reflection questions that probe their thinking and offers insight for the teachers as to what their thinking was. To take it to the next level, students will got o the second page in which they need to re-classify their items into three new categories. With similar questions posed after. The clear directions and guided visuals will push students to apply concepts of matter, properties, and classification. This can easily be differentiated for students to use just two of the columns instead!
Shark Tank Inspired Invention and Advertisement Creation Challenge Project
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Shark Tank Inspired Invention and Advertisement Creation Challenge Project

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Check out this incredible project that is inspired by Shark Tank. Included in this large packet, you will find directions for the teacher, directions for the students, challenge sheet with an explanation hook, templates for each stage of the invention and advertisement process and a clear rubric to convey expectation. Presented in a fun and student-friendly format, students will create an invention, whether real or not, will discuss the need for the invention and then create an advertisement to hook buyers. It is intended to take five days, with clear expectations for each day, as each lesson scaffolds on the next. Students will love applying their learned concepts of supply and demand, needs and wants, and helping people make their lives easier through their inventions. One of our favorites :)
States of Matter Assessment
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States of Matter Assessment

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Check out this three part assessment that covers topics of states of matter. One part has students drawing a model of the atom proximity for each state, another sections has a matching portion with different vocabulary words and the third part has comparing various states with one another. This can easily be used as a quiz, test, homework, guided notes, independent work and so much more. You can also check out my multiple choice option in my store as well. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Types of Energy Worksheet
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Types of Energy Worksheet

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Check out this 19 questions worksheet that covers the vocabulary related to energy. Some of this vocabulary includes potential and kinetic as well as heat, light, sound, thermal, wind and much more. It is broken into three parts, each of which have a separate word bank. These can easily be blanked out for differentiation purposes. It can be adapted as a quiz, test, homework, independent work, or group work. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
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!
Planets, Comets, Moons and Asteroids Identification
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Planets, Comets, Moons and Asteroids Identification

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Check out this highly unique way of developing students understanding of planets, comets, moons and asteroids. Based on a long list of properties, traits and details, students must identify which of the aforementioned labels apply. Students will look at the name of the object, type of orbit, composition, shape, and atmosphere. From these pre-identified components, students must extrapolate their labels. Some of these include identifying what Io is, what Phobos is, what Halley is, what Jupiter is, and much more! An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Local Animal Adaptations Worksheet
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Local Animal Adaptations Worksheet

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Facilitate students exploration of animal adaptations by having them apply their understanding to local animals. This worksheet guides students to generate a list of animals that are local, identify two of them and specify what are the animals’ needs and then their adaptations to meet those needs. This student-centered independent activity can be a great extension, review, or opener for animal adaptations!
Water Cycle Exit Ticket
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Water Cycle Exit Ticket

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For sale is a very simple 4 question multiple choice exit tickets for the water cycle. Students will need to match the definitions with the vocabulary words: evaporation, condensation, transpiration and precipitation. These assessments are printed three two a page and an answer key has been included for your convenience.
Simple Machines Exit Ticket Assessment
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Simple Machines Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this 5-question multiple choice assessment that covers simple machines. This can easily be used as a quiz, test, exit ticket, or independent work. It will offer valuable insight into students' understanding of their learned content knowledge. Topics and vocabulary included are ramps, pulleys, levers, inclined pages and general overview of simple machines. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
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!
Simple Machines Group Project
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Simple Machines Group Project

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Check out this awesome week long project in which students can explore simple machines in a more interactive way. With clear directions and expectations for each day, this project will push students to research one simple machine. You will need to create a sample for students to see, based on your expectations, but throughout the week, students will create some sort of presentation (ppt, poster, skit, etc.) and will ultimately present to their peers. I would suggest having students record notes on each others' presentations, as they will solely become the master of one. This can easily be adapted though for students to research each simple machine each day as well. A rubric and student-friendly directions are included!
Adopt A Tree Activity Template & Directions
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Adopt A Tree Activity Template & Directions

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Engage your students in the natural world around them with this fun and engaging activity. Students will identify and "adopt" a tree in which they will fill out an adoption certificate. Students will fill out some basic information about the tree and then can take care of, observe and track the tree throughout the year. It is incredible how excited students will get about thei tree, protective, worried, and attached as well! This is a great way to help students understand and be aware of nature, tree life cycles, symbiosis and more! Directions are invcluded as well as the certificate template!
Atoms and Physical Properties Assessment Worksheet
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Atoms and Physical Properties Assessment Worksheet

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Presented in a diverse forms of questions including multiple choice, matching, and drawing a labelling, this worksheet includes 21 questions that assesses students' understanding of an atom, its components as well as how these atoms therefore affect the physical properties of matter. There are two sets of word banks for the matching to support students being successful. This can easily be adapted for a quiz, a test, an exit ticket (if cut into pieces based ont he day), a study guide, homework or a supplemental in the class for small group, or independant work. An answer key has been included for your convenience :)
Atoms and Subatomic Particles Exit Ticket Assessment
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Atoms and Subatomic Particles Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this simple graphic organizer of subatomic particles that can be used as an exit ticket, guided notes, worksheet and so much more. It's simple format includes space for the charge, location, and size of protons, neturons, and electrons. The second part of the worksheet includes students drawing their own atom with the subatomic particles labelled. Portions of this can easily be filled in for students that require differentiaiton of some sort. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
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!
Static Balloons Science Task Card Activity
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Static Balloons Science Task Card Activity

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Check out this awesome mini investigation in which students can develop their understanding with visual supplements of electrical energy, and specifically static electricity. In order to complete this you will need 2 balloons, 4 ft of string, and some wool, fur, or acrylic material. Included with clear directions to teachers and students, as well as clearly articulated objectives, this activity will walk students through their own investigation in which they develop their understanding of various materials' impact on static build up and the transfer of electrons. A supplemental worksheet is included to facilitate and probe learning. Be sure to check out our other Science Task Cards as well such as our Musical Static Balloons Task Card Activity!
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.
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 :)