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Our mission is to connect quality educational resources to all teachers in order to facilitate learning, increase engagement, provide differentiation, increase rigor and promote high expectations.
Motion, Force and Gravity Assessment and Study Guide Bundle
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Motion, Force and Gravity Assessment and Study Guide Bundle

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Check out this great bundle that aligns studying and preparation with your quiz or test. Covering topics of motion, force, and gravity including vocabulary related to speed, mass, position, directions and much more, this is a great way to gain insight into students' understanding on the content. Whether implemented as a review for the day before or homework or independent work, this bundle can serve multiple functions in your classroom. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Moon Phase Month-Long Investigation Project Tracking Form
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Moon Phase Month-Long Investigation Project Tracking Form

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Check out this awesome student-centered project that applies moon phase concepts into a long term investigation. This is best suited as a take home investigation, but can easily be adapted to be done in the classroom. The directions and template lead students to observe the moon every three days for about 30 days leading to 10 recordings of what they see. On the template form, students will draw what they say, identify the moon phase and describe the conditions such as date, time, weather, etc. This interactive and engaging project will lead students to discover and apply concepts of how the moon appears to change each night according to its location relative to the Sun and Earth as well as the cycle. This is agreat way for students to take ownership of their learning and apply previous learned concepts!
Mixtures vs Solutions and Physical vs Chemical Change Matter Homework
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Mixtures vs Solutions and Physical vs Chemical Change Matter Homework

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Supplement your lessons on mixtures vs solutions as well as chemical vs physical changes with this simple homework. Broken into two days, thes short answer homework sheet provides opportunity for students to apply their knowledge from that day's lesson. This will help solidify learning as well as provide insight to you of students' understanding.
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 :)
Light the Bulb Science Task Card Activity
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Light the Bulb Science Task Card Activity

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Check out this awesome electrical energy task card! Included with clear directions for students and teachers as well as supporting documents and worksheets, this mini investigation allows students to discover concepts of flow of electrons, conductors, insulators, circuits and so much more! You will need some aluminum or tin foil, a battery, and a bulb to make this work. The task card includes clear step by steps for students to follow in order to be successful. Students will love exploring the components of a circuit, and the spots to connect to on their bulbs. Be sure to check out our other science task cards as well!
Label and Describe the Planets Worksheet
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Label and Describe the Planets Worksheet

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Check out this simple and clear worksheet on the planets, their order, and their descriptions. This can easily be adapted as guided notes, a worksheet, homework, small group work, independent work or as an assessment. Included in this template is a visual at the top with blank spots ot be labelled and then an organized table below that correlates with its numbers to the pictures. Each planet blank has a space for a description of that planet. An answer key is included for your convenience!
Introduction to States of Matter Exit Ticket
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Introduction to States of Matter Exit Ticket

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This very simple 5-question exit ticket provides a quick snapshot of students' understanding of States of Matter. Pre-populated to be in half sheets, this quick assessment covers topics of mixtures and solutions, and physical change and chemical change at the very basic level. An answer key is included for your convenience.
Introduction to Planets Exit Ticket Assessment
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Introduction to Planets Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this very simple but clear exit ticket that is meant to provide a snapshot of what students understand about the order and categories of the planets. The questions cover topics of the gas giants and terrestrial planets as well as a few order questions about which planet is where in the sequence from the sun. There are 5 questions in all to offer a quick representation of content knowledge. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Introduction to Pitch and Volume Exit Ticket Assessment
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Introduction to Pitch and Volume Exit Ticket Assessment

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Check out this quick and simple 5-question exit ticket that offers a brief snapshot of content attainment as it relates to pitch and volume. Topics covered include pitch, volume, low pitch, and high pitch. It includes both multiple choice options and short answer open ended questions. This is a great way to close a lesson and see what your students know! It also supplements some of my other products on sound found in guided notes form and a full assessment. An answer key has been included for your convenience.
Introduction to Earths Tilt, Axis, Seasons and More! Exit Ticket Assessment
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Introduction to Earths Tilt, Axis, Seasons and More! Exit Ticket Assessment

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This simple and direct 5-question assessment covers basic knowledge of the Earth and the processes that it undergoes such as seasons, rotating, revolving, and more. It is presented in multiple choice format, and will provide you with a clear snapshot of what students understand as it relates to this topic. An answer key has been included for your convenience. Be sure to also check out my Introduction to Planets Assessments.
Interactive Outer Space Hierarchy Activity Worksheet
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Interactive Outer Space Hierarchy Activity Worksheet

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Check out this fun and engaging activity to help students understand the order based on size of various labels in astronomy. Students will cut out the four shapes on the bottom and then tape/glue them into the four boxes up top. This visual graphic organizer than serves as a great support tool for understanding how these components are related to one another. Included is Earth, our Solar System, The Milky Way, and the Universe. An answer key is included for your convenience.
Ink in Water Timed Diffusion Lab (Impact of Temp. on Diffusing/Dissolving)
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Ink in Water Timed Diffusion Lab (Impact of Temp. on Diffusing/Dissolving)

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Check out this awesome experiment that helps students understand the dissolving and diffusion process. Students will apply change over time observations. The directions and template included describe the experiment and offer a template to record, collect, and analyze data. Students will need three cups set up, one cold, one hot, and one room temperature. They will drop food coloring in each and record what they see in minute increments. Through this experiment, they will understand how temperature impacts the diffusion and dissolving rate of a liquid into another liquid (through a very visual way).
I Have...Who Has...? - Science Tools
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I Have...Who Has...? - Science Tools

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Engage students with this fun and interactive game. This can be used for review, a hook, whole group practice, or science centers. If you have never played before, the student who has the card that reads: I have the first card... will start. They then read the Who Has...? section in which another student will have the answer to that question on their card. The game continues from card to card to card. Each card is supplemented with a photo to help ELL students, language acquisition, and content based vocabulary understanding. There are a total of 16 cards including the cover card that over a variety of science tools including safety goggles, beakers, magnets and more! These can also be printed and sent home with students as a study guide! Have fun :)
Heat Conductors and Insulators Assessment
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Heat Conductors and Insulators Assessment

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Check out this 11 questions worksheet that can be used as a quiz, test, study guide, homework, or in class assignment. It is presented in both multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer questions that cover the topics of good and bad insulators and the same for conductors. Examples of each are needed to be known to be successful. This is a great way to gain insight into students understanding. An answer key has been included for your convenience!
Gravity, Magnets, and Motion Study Guide
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Gravity, Magnets, and Motion Study Guide

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Check out this simeply five question short answer study guide. This can easily be used as the assessment itself, independent work, small group work, or an ideal study guide to cover basic science principles of gravity, force, magnets, and motion. This will offer great insight for the teacher and will prepare students to be successful on such topics. It offers a simple option for students to incorporate their lesson vocabulary in a meaningful way. An answer key is also 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!
Differentiated Winter Break Acrostic Poem Activity Set
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Differentiated Winter Break Acrostic Poem Activity Set

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Embedded with directions, this variety pack includes 13 different templates that can take your poetry and winter break celebration to the next level. With multiple forms to choose from for differentiation purposes, this pack includes various words that are affiliated with the winter break. Students will love the color and simplicity. This is a great way to promote engagement while teaching acrostic poems and building on students' interests! Be sure to check out my other acrostic poem template packets as well!
Differentiated Summer Acrostic Poem Activity Set
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Differentiated Summer Acrostic Poem Activity Set

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Embedded with directions, this variety pack includes 13 different templates that can take your poetry and summer vacation celebration to the next level. With multiple forms to choose from for differentiation purposes, this pack includes various words that are affiliated with the summer time. Students will love the color and simplicity. This is a great way to promote engagement while teaching acrostic poems and building on students' interests! Be sure to check out my other acrostic poem template packets as well!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 3)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!
Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)
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Differentiated Scientific Method Template (Version 2)

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Check out this clear and student-friendly template to support students following the scientific method during their experiments. The scientific method is a universally accepted sequence and format for conducting experiments. This graphic organizer will hold student accountable, as well as streamline their efforts. This template comes in a variety of formats to best meet the needs of the diverse learners in your classroom. Color-coded and organized into purpose, hypothesis, experiment, observation, analysis and conclusion. Be sure to check out our alternative versions as well!