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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
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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 ...
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Months
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Scientific Method PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
Scientific Method PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
This is a 26 slide PowerPoint presentation on the nature of science and the scientific method. The slides are colorful and visually appealing. St...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
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Use of Lab Equipment and Data Analysis Skills
Use of Lab Equipment and Data Analysis Skills
Search words: lab, science lab, lab equipment, thermometer, graduated cylinder, Bunsen burner, balance, meter stick, graphing, line graph, bar grap...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes
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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
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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
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Assessment

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Math and Science Center Bundle
Math and Science Center Bundle
This bundle includes the math and science centers listed below with their regular price. A $9.00 value for $6.75! Save over 20% Hands-on Ma...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: Math, Basic Operations, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Sweet Science: Simple Experiments with Candy
Sweet Science: Simple Experiments with Candy
Grab some leftover candy and engage your students in these 11 simple science experiments: Chocolate Blooms, Color Separation, Acid Test, Candy Spar...
By Stay And Play
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Invention Convention Science Fair Packet Scientific Method
Invention Convention Science Fair Packet Scientific Method
This product is a complete collection of materials to lead students from beginning to end in the process of inventing a product. The stude...
By Jennifer Williams
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Subject: Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Week
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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
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How to do an elementary science fair project
How to do an elementary science fair project
A 3-page handout for students, parents, and faculty trainings on the basics of grades K-5 science fair projects. Each section of the project is des...
By Nikki Velez
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Tabling, Graphing and Analyzing Data (Science Skills)
Tabling, Graphing and Analyzing Data (Science Skills)
In this age of standardized tests, it is imperative that students be strong critical thinkers. The science reasoning section of the ACT is primari...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
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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
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Laboratory

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Summer Time Five Senses Matching Game
Summer Time Five Senses Matching Game
This is a great game to accompany a unit on the 5 senses. Students play the matching game and name which sense would be used to identify each item...
By Teacher Tam
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester
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Solids, Liquids, & Gases Science Power Point
Solids, Liquids, & Gases Science Power Point
This 13 power point slide is an overview of the various forms of solids, liquids, and gases. It introduces amorphous solids as well as viscosity. S...
By Scipi
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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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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
Type: Activities, Printables, Projects

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Scientific Method Display Posters
Scientific Method Display Posters
Display these posters in your classroom when teaching the scientific method. ...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
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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
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States of Matter Chart
States of Matter Chart
This is a graphic organizer I created for my elementary class to use in their interactive science notebooks. It simplifies the states of matter and...
By Laura Gartung
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, Handouts, Worksheets

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Polar Bear Adaptations: A science lesson for preschool, k, or 1st
Polar Bear Adaptations: A science lesson for preschool, k, or 1st
Polar bears are amazing animals! They are a great example of how an animal can be perfectly adapted to its habitat. Of course, many children may ha...
By Kristin Berrier
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Thematic Unit Plans, Fun Stuff

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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
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Laboratory

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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
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Handouts

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Teaching Living and Non-living
Teaching Living and Non-living
This PowerPoint presentation is a just-in-time technology resource for teachers to use as an introduction or for reinforcement of the concept of li...
By Ed Tech Beverly
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
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5 Senses at Christmas Time
5 Senses at Christmas Time
This is a lesson plan that I used when I was observed by my principal. It uses the 5 senses, and allows the students to better understand objects ...
By Leah Pasteka
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Subject: Basic Principles, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Mythbusters Scientific Method Application Activity
Mythbusters Scientific Method Application Activity
Students fill out this worksheet as they view an episode of Mythbusters. Students are asked to identify the steps of the scientific method used in...
By Grubbmcc
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Scientific Notation Internet Scavenger Hunt
Scientific Notation Internet Scavenger Hunt
When your students do this scavenger hunt, they will practice converting numbers to and from scientific notation, and also discover interesting fac...
By Amy Morton
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Subject: Basic Principles, Measurement, Numbers Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Activities, Computation, Internet Activities

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The Simpsons! Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint
The Simpsons! Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint
Complete with animations and graphics, this well-organized PowerPoint will keep your kids engaged and excited about the Scientific Method! Using B...
By Elizabeth Meredith
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Subject: General Science, Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: 90 Minutes
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ALL ABOUT FORCES
ALL ABOUT FORCES
This is a powerpoint that I made up for my 1st graders on how things move, pushes and pulls, etc. It is a great review video....
By Dawn Corbin
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Subject: Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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Observation, Inference, and Prediction Activities
Observation, Inference, and Prediction Activities
This FREE download includes a one-page lesson on observation and inference, a page of 5 pictures for an activity on observation, inference, and pre...
By Secondary Solutions
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Basic Principles, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Experimental Design PowerPoint Lesson
Experimental Design PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint was designed to help my students with their mastery of the experimental design questions found in Objective 1: Nature of Science on...
By Patrick Haney
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Lectures, Power Point Presentations

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Bug Hunt!
Bug Hunt!
An introduction to how science works for lower ability and elementary level. The idea is to go through the steps of a scientific investigation in a...
By Oddball Science
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Math Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff

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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
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Science Investigation Rubric for the Primary Grades
Science Investigation Rubric for the Primary Grades
This science rubric for the primary grades follows the Scientific Method and is set up so you can easily grade your students' science investigation...
By Scipi
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Subject: Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Classroom Forms, Laboratory, Printables

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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
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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
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Printables

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Interactive Cell Structure internet lesson
Interactive Cell Structure internet lesson
This webquest I use as a way to either introduce or review the parts of eukaryotic cells vs. prokaryotic cells with my biology classes. It is a goo...
By Kyle Kobe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Internet Activities, Multimedia, Worksheets

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Scientific Method - 6 Steps Worksheet
Scientific Method - 6 Steps Worksheet
Introduce the scientific method with this simple one-page worksheet with the 6 steps for students to fill in the blanks. It also includes pictures...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Outlines, Worksheets

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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
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Easy Science Experiments: The
Easy Science Experiments: The "Egg-citing Egg-speriment"
A fast, easy, and FUN experiment to do with students of any age. Students make observations, form hypotheses, perform an experiment, analyze their...
By Meghan Mathis
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Magnet Test for Science
Magnet Test for Science
Your class has just completed an investigation on magnets, and it is test time. Here is a fifteen question quiz that utilizes at least four levels ...
By Scipi
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Science as Inquiry: The Scientific Method
Science as Inquiry: The Scientific Method
Bring the scientific method into every laboratory activity you do. Includes: An example of using the scientific method in everyday life Dependen...
By Thomas Lonergan
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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
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Plant and Animal Cell Bingo
Plant and Animal Cell Bingo
A fun way to review Cells to have students play a bingo game. They can work individually, pairs, or even teams. This is a great way to review for...
By Lynn Prescott
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Games

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Jnr Science - Chemistry Part D - Building Blocks of Matter
Jnr Science - Chemistry Part D - Building Blocks of Matter
Free related powerpoint available with download. Part D deals with Atoms, Elements, Compounds and Chemical Equations. Please consider purchasing my...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Multimedia, Worksheets

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Glaciers
Glaciers
This power point looks at glaciers and how their movement causes weathering, erosion and deposition. ...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Science Fair Logbook
Science Fair Logbook
This is a 23 page science logbook designed for a science fair. The pages are designed to be copied back to back so that the booklet forms. All pa...
By Jena Phillips
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Laboratory, Printables

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Animal and Plant cell organelle structure and function
Animal and Plant cell organelle structure and function
Power point of animal and plant organelle structure and function. plasma membrane Barrier between outside and inside of cell Semi-permeable – m...
By Miss Heck
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Scientific Method PowerPoint
Scientific Method PowerPoint
Dillard Science created this scientific method powerpoint. This power point lesson goes through each step of the scietific method. Each step is d...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Mycorrhizae (Fungi) Graphing and Data Analysis Worksheet FREE
Mycorrhizae (Fungi) Graphing and Data Analysis Worksheet FREE
By the time I teach the fungi to my biology classes, several months have passed since the beginning of the school year. At the start of the school...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Homework, Printables

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