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Populations: Plants, Critters, & Food Chains!
Populations: Plants, Critters, & Food Chains!
This packet originated out of necessity. I created many items to supplement our existing science curriculum. (My grade level's required to teach ...
By One Extra Degree
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Months

States of Matter task cards
States of Matter task cards
24 task cards to reinforce the states of matter. Perfect for individual or buddy practice. Includes student recording sheet, answer key and ideas f...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Cards
Scientific Method Cards
Great for sequencing as a pre-assessment or assessment!...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Fill-In Sheet
Scientific Method Fill-In Sheet
SCIENTIFIC METHOD Student Worksheet - Meets State Standards -For all experiments/observations...
By Janis Slinkard
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Picture Sort for Science Unit on Matter
Picture Sort for Science Unit on Matter
This file contains pictures of 20 everyday items that are solids, liquids, and gases. This sort can be printed once and used as an interactive sort...
By Angeline Stewart
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Power point: Electricity and Magnetism (52 slides)
Power point: Electricity and Magnetism (52 slides)
This is a 52 slide power point is a huge time saver for reviewing or introducing a unit on magnets and electricity. Slides generally ask a questio...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Five Senses Graphic Organizers
Five Senses Graphic Organizers
This collection consists of 17 pages of five-senses-related graphic organizers (soft/hard, taste/hear, hot/cold, etc.) plus a bonus: 5 pages of ful...
By Sharon Dudley
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Vocabulary Test
Scientific Method Vocabulary Test
This includes a 10 question vocabulary test on words related to the scientific method including hypothesis, replicate, and variables. The definiti...
By Teacherteacher
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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FUN, HANDS-ON SCIENCE-BUBBLE TROUBLE-Scientific Method/Science Fair
FUN, HANDS-ON SCIENCE-BUBBLE TROUBLE-Scientific Method/Science Fair
This Fun, hands-on science experiment will have your students bubbling over with enthusiasm. All you need is a few household items! Everything el...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Basic Principles, Measurement, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Science:  Living and Nonliving Bundle
Science: Living and Nonliving Bundle
Science: 2.5 Living and Nonliving Things:10 printables: Key concepts include: . Classify objects as to whether they are living or nonliving ...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Inquiry/Method assessment and answer key
Scientific Inquiry/Method assessment and answer key
This is a simple test for scientific inquiry/scientific method. It is a short, simple, effective way to assess your students understanding of scie...
By Neil Hess
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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rubber band car
rubber band car
This a simple and fun science project with minimal supply cost that demostrats potential and kinetic energy . From this the students can race the...
By Jane Brenneman
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The Five Senses Picture Sort
The Five Senses Picture Sort
This is a great picture sort with realistic pictures of 5 objects for each sense. This activity includes labels with pictures for children that can...
By Kristen Campbell
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Genetics and Heredity - Complete Unit
Genetics and Heredity - Complete Unit
genotype, phenotype, dominant, recessive, traits, hybrid, purebred, gene, Punnett square, Gregor Mendel, laboratory experiments, science fair proje...
By Ms. Solis
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

SCIENCE
SCIENCE "WALKABOUT" JOURNAL 4th-6th Grades
FUN TO LEARN SCIENCE! 17 fill-in journal pages – Students “Walkabout” and learn • Great way to introduce and remember science concepts. • A...
By Janis Slinkard
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Erosion
Erosion
In this 8 page lesson you will be able to conduct activities that bring to life ideas such as erosion, weathering, deltas deposition, slow processe...
By Laura Ruscetta
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

States of water / states of matter worksheets
States of water / states of matter worksheets
Color pictures help kids get a concrete idea of the different states of water as they occur in the real world. Worksheets include questions about t...
By Katie C
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Lab
Scientific Method Lab
This is a basic lab for students to use in studying the scientific method. Students are given a problem and list of materials. They must set up th...
By Chemteacher55
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Science & Investigation Notebook
Science & Investigation Notebook
This Science Journal is great to help your students become REAL scientists! It will help them organize their thoughts and data. Included in the no...
By Hilary Lewis
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Scientific Method Journal / Science Fair Packet/ Experiment
Scientific Method Journal / Science Fair Packet/ Experiment
This is a journal that takes students through each part of the scientific method. It gives helpful reminders of information that must be included ...
By Teacher Chick
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Scientfic Method Introduction Smartboard
Scientfic Method Introduction Smartboard
This is a 7 page smartboard lesson on the steps of the Scientific Method. It includes a link to a Brainpop video (which you can get for a free tri...
By Teacher Chick
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

States of Matter Experiments for Elementary Students
States of Matter Experiments for Elementary Students
This States of Matter Unit is organized around a series of 9 experiments using the scientific method to explore changes to the States of Matter usi...
By Primary Partners
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Three States of Matter Chart and More
Three States of Matter Chart and More
NEW AND IMPROVED. Students will remember what's the matter after completing this chart by drawing pictures of solid, liquid, and gas substances....
By B.rogers
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

A Yummy Gingerbread Man Story
A Yummy Gingerbread Man Story
This is a printable book for students to make. The book reinforces body part identification and direction following. In the story, the students wil...
By Miss Kelly
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Subject: Basic Principles, For All Subject Areas, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

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Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Centers
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Centers
This file includes 3 centers illustrating Newton's Laws of Motion. Included are the direction sheets and the student lab sheet....
By Science Matters!
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physics Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Matching Worksheet Quiz with Key
Scientific Method Matching Worksheet Quiz with Key
Scientific Method Matching Worksheet Quiz with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, to the process of science and to science inquiry. By De...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Solid, Liquid, and Gas Picture Sort
Solid, Liquid, and Gas Picture Sort
This is a great picture sort with realistic looking pictures of 5 objects that are solids, 5 objects that are liquids, and 5 objects that are gases...
By Kristen Campbell
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Simple Science Experiments, Magnets, Rocks, Water & Machines
Simple Science Experiments, Magnets, Rocks, Water & Machines
Simple Science Experiments contains 24 experiments covering the concepts magnets, rocks, water (solids, liquids, gases), and simple machines....
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

States of Matter Science Lesson Plan-1st-3rd grade
States of Matter Science Lesson Plan-1st-3rd grade
This hands-on science lesson plan is designed to help students learn about the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties...
By Jessica Jung
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Subject: Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes

Pumpkin Observation Form
Pumpkin Observation Form
Do you pumpkins during the fall with your kiddos? If you do this is a must have! It's the Pumpkin Observation Form. Students will record how big...
By Jennifer Kadar
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Geology Unit Rock Types
Geology Unit Rock Types
These Rock type flash cards are great for science centers or workshop time. They allow students to read about the three different types of rocks....
By Mrs. Grauer
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Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys
Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys
Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys. Includes fill-in, crossword, matching, scrambled letter and wordsearch worksheets. Applicable to all br...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Easy Science Experiments: The Crazy Raisins Experiment
Easy Science Experiments: The Crazy Raisins Experiment
A quick, easy, and FUN experiment you can use in your science class to reinforce the steps of the scientific method with your students. Students...
By Meghan Mathis
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Density Notes PowerPoint Presentation
Density Notes PowerPoint Presentation
This 22 slide PowerPoint presentation covers 10 questions on the topic of density Main points include: density, how to calculate density, the ...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Light Power Point
Light Power Point
This is a Power Point presentation on Light. It includes information on the following: when can you see light, how light is produced, bioluminesce...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Order Of Operations Activity
Order Of Operations Activity
Great starter activity for building knowledge around the importance of using the order of operations in math. Uses a real life example that has al...
By Roger Askins
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DICHOTOMOUS KEY (ALIEN THEME)
DICHOTOMOUS KEY (ALIEN THEME)
This couplet dichotomous key activity gives students practice in classifying unknown organisms. It includes 18 weird looking aliens. The colorful A...
By Science Girl
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

SCIENCE - Volcanoes Lab: students create and study lava flows
SCIENCE - Volcanoes Lab: students create and study lava flows
Students work collaboratively to investigate, collect data, and explain processes that shape our Earth in this inquiry based, hands-on lab. The ...
By Joy2you
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle with Key
Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle with Key
Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, to the process of science and to science inquiry. By Derrick Ne...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How to Pass a Science Test: A REAL WORLD Use of Scientific Method PPT
How to Pass a Science Test: A REAL WORLD Use of Scientific Method PPT
Concepts/Topics discussed in this 73 slide, interactive PowerPoint include: The Scientific Method, the steps of the Scientific Method, Asking a Sc...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 Days

5 senses powerpoint (hearing) game
5 senses powerpoint (hearing) game
This is a PowerPoint guessing game. Students can play individually or it can be used whole group. Each round of slides has a sound to click. Studen...
By Ms. Frizz
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Life Skills Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Weather Display / Graph / Pieces / Chart for Calendar w/ Sign Language
Weather Display / Graph / Pieces / Chart for Calendar w/ Sign Language
I made this weather set for my classroom calendar. I use it with Pre-K, but it is really more appropriate for first and second. Set includes a ...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Basic Principles, Graphing, Meteorology Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

All About the Moon PowerPoint-Moon Features, Phases, Eclipses, & Tides
All About the Moon PowerPoint-Moon Features, Phases, Eclipses, & Tides
The terms/topics covered in this PowerPoint include: craters, maria, crust, mantle, core, lunar phases, waxing, waning, New Moon, Full Moon, gibbou...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Astronomy, Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours

Wonderful weather project - Multiple Intelligences!!!!
Wonderful weather project - Multiple Intelligences!!!!
Great weather project based on the multiple intelligences! Great differentiation! Choices galore ( actually 17 of them!!) Science made interesti...
By Patti Messier
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Science: Animal Body Coverings
Science: Animal Body Coverings
Science: SOL 1.5b Animal Body Coverings: .Students will observe animal characteristics .Students will sort animals according to their body cov...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

States of Matter (Who Wants to be a Millionaire) review game
States of Matter (Who Wants to be a Millionaire) review game
This is a "Who wants to be a Millionaire review game on States of Matter. This is on PowerPoint. It is geared for 2nd grade, but can be adjusted to...
By C. Stern
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Clouds activity for SmartBoard
Clouds activity for SmartBoard
This is a cloud activity that I created for the SmartBoard. This activity will help students learn to recognize the three basic types of clouds: c...
By Renata Cox
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Sound Power Point
Sound Power Point
This is a Power Point presentation on Sound. It includes information on the following: what makes sound, vibrations, compression, rarefraction, s...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Anatomy, Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Lab Equipment Cards: Lab Practical
Lab Equipment Cards: Lab Practical
This set of 24 cards introduces 24 types of lab equipment. Each card gives the name of the equipment, definition and a task for the student to do....
By Scienceville
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Plate Tectonics Smartboard Lesson
Plate Tectonics Smartboard Lesson
This fun smartboard lesson uses many colorful graphics as well as edible examples that students can relate to. The structure of the Earth is review...
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A