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Dead Chemists _ History of Chemistry Part C
Dead Chemists _ History of Chemistry Part C
Free PowerPoint avalable with purchase! Part C focuses on the discovery of the nucleus, protons, neutrons, atomic number, mass number, relative ato...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 1 Week

Scientific Method, Experiment Design, Jeopardy - Like Powerpoint Game
Scientific Method, Experiment Design, Jeopardy - Like Powerpoint Game
This is a jeopardy game suited for middle school to high school science classes. I created it to serve as a review for my Experimental Design unit....
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Force Concept Worksheet
Force Concept Worksheet
One page straight foward worksheet on force. Has good diagrams/pictures that show the concept of force. Great for middle school physical science cl...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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The Story of Radio for Kids
The Story of Radio for Kids
A short illustrated history of radio written in easy-to-read English for kids....
By Gerald Murphy
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

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Scientific Process- Apple Experiment
Scientific Process- Apple Experiment
Teach your students the steps of the scientific process using this fun and interactive apple experiment. Students will form a hypothesis about whic...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Lab - Forces and Motion - Balloon Rockets - Newtons Laws (6 - 9)
Lab - Forces and Motion - Balloon Rockets - Newtons Laws (6 - 9)
This product is a hands-on lab activity where students will build and test a balloon rocket to learn about speed, acceleration, momentum, friction,...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Physical Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Cranium Club Science Activities
Cranium Club Science Activities
Provide enriching activities for students who finish work early. These Science activities review the most important skills learned in 4th grade. On...
By Brittany Winn
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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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

Measurement Lab and Report
Measurement Lab and Report
Students learn to use lab equipment- triple beam balance, metric ruler, etc.- and how to write a basic lab report. Good activity to use early in th...
By Katherine Knight
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 50 Minutes

Converting units: ounces to grams with a graph
Converting units: ounces to grams with a graph
Students bring in packaged items from home and graph the ounces and gram data on each. From the graph they deduce the conversion between the two u...
By Patrick Leighton
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Subject: Graphing, Measurement, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Periodic Table (not my creation)
Periodic Table (not my creation)
Here is a great introductory Periodic Table from jlab.org I use this one when first introducing the concept of calculating the number of protons, ...
By Rebekah Branka
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Dissection of an Egg Lab Packet (12 Total Pages)
Dissection of an Egg Lab Packet (12 Total Pages)
This is a 12 page lab packet using eggs in science. I do these labs during our chicken hatching and bird unit. The labs consist of: Dissect an...
By Smart Chick
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What Happens When Recording Sheet
What Happens When Recording Sheet
This recording sheet is part of a one week lesson about what happens to certain things over time. This sheet asks the questions What Happens to a ...
By Lisa Geggie
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Chromosome and Inheritance
Chromosome and Inheritance
This presentation discribes chromosome and how genetic defects occur. This really helped my students understand how chromosome play a role in our ...
By Markie Severtson
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 90 Minutes

Easy Science Experiments:  Gulping Goldfish
Easy Science Experiments: Gulping Goldfish
Put that class goldfish to good use! This experiment is one students will remember forever. Your class will work through the steps of the scienti...
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

FLowers Structure and Function
FLowers Structure and Function
Use these card to learn or revise the structures and functions of the parts of a flower. Cut out the cards, match the structure (bold) with its fu...
By Ek2w
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Lab - Air is Matter
Lab - Air is Matter
Use this lab to introduce the idea to your students that air is matter. Although invisible and seemingly weightless, air is matter and therefore h...
By Educator Super Store
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Animal Communication
Animal Communication
This is what I call the "Dr. Doolittle" project. In communications class it is important to know how other species communicate amongst one another....
By Mr. West
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Subject: Basic Principles, Communications Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes

Rudolph PowerPoint
Rudolph PowerPoint
Rudolph, Rudolph is a poem that teaches young children color words. Rudolph, Rudolph PowerPoint is an interactive, multi-media activity that the ch...
By Christine's Creations
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Subject: Drama, Reading, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Literacy and Science Worksheet - Science Prefixes/Suffixes
Literacy and Science Worksheet - Science Prefixes/Suffixes
Have your students improve their understanding of language and literacy in science. Use this worksheet alongside a textbook or internet resource t...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Easy Science Experiments:  Shaken, Not Stirred
Easy Science Experiments: Shaken, Not Stirred
An easy, fun experiment to help your students understand how friction can create heat. The download includes: - Colorful Cover - Detailed ...
By Meghan Mathis
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Density Concept Presentation (PowerPoint) Mass Volume
Density Concept Presentation (PowerPoint) Mass Volume
10 slide presentation that goes over the whole concept of density. Goes throught the density formula including the "Density Pyramid". Does a simpl...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Invertebrates With Sponge Bob!
Invertebrates With Sponge Bob!
Take a journey with Sponge Bob and his Cnidarian friend invertebrates to marvel at the wonderful world of invertebrates....
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 90 Minutes

Can You Make an Egg Float?  Science Lab Packet
Can You Make an Egg Float? Science Lab Packet
A FREE science lab packet testing the question, Can you make an egg float? Uses water and salt to make an egg float. There is an extension sheet ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Crossword Puzzle - Heredity (5 - 9)
Crossword Puzzle - Heredity (5 - 9)
Use this 13 item crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary in an intermediate level science classroom along with a unit on heredity. There is a stu...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Worksheet + KEY from  Article on Invader Species S. lespedeza
Worksheet + KEY from Article on Invader Species S. lespedeza
Worksheet to accompany the reading of an article in the Missouri Conservationist (July 2004 - Volume 65, Issue 7). A great study on invader specie...
By Leann Brown
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Environment Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

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Science Presentation for Parents
Science Presentation for Parents
This powerpoint presentation is comprised of 26 slides. It is used at Family Science Night at our school every year. It gives parents information...
By Jennifer Sciarappa
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

Flower Reproduction Model project/rubric
Flower Reproduction Model project/rubric
Reinforcement for Missouri GLE SC3LO3A08d "Explain how flowering plants reproduce sexually." Student assignment page and complete scoring rubric i...
By Leann Brown
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Biology Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 hours

Simplified Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills: 1st Grade Science
Simplified Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills: 1st Grade Science
This is a 2-page document that contains all of the Science 1st grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), updated in October 2011. The T...
By Theteachergarden
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Microscope Practice Lab - Letter
Microscope Practice Lab - Letter "e"
Microscope practice using the letter e. Ss draw and calculate objective power. 15 question review....
By Tater
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Matter Word Find and Fill In The Blank
Matter Word Find and Fill In The Blank
Nine fill-in-the-blank questions regarding matter. Students also need to find each word in the word find. Words included are: GAS LIQUID MASS ...
By Hojo
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Animal Groups
Animal Groups
Animal groups assessment...
By Kasey Crawford
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Elementary Science Lab
Elementary Science Lab
This M&M lab could be used with 3rd-6th grade. Two lab activities; may be completed in one class or divided into two classes. Incorporates predicti...
By Vickie Davis
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 50 Minutes

Physics Review for 5th Grade
Physics Review for 5th Grade
The PowerPoint presentation reviews all things related to physics according to fifth grade standards. It can be used as homework, a game, or as a q...
By Kmwhyte
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Science Quiz - Cells (5 - 8)
Science Quiz - Cells (5 - 8)
This is a 12 question quiz on cells that has both multiple choice and extended response questions. Topics covered include the function of various ...
By Educator Super Store
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Geophysical Science Jeopardy Review II
Geophysical Science Jeopardy Review II
Another Geophysical Science Jeopardy Review game via PowerPoint. The topics are: Newton, Energy, Motion, Waves, and Earth. This is a "round 2" fo...
By Andrea Taktak
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 hour

Lab Safety Review PowerPoint
Lab Safety Review PowerPoint
This Lab Safety PowerPoint goes over lab safety rules and gives examples of accidents and what should be done to prevent them. There are 30 slides...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Chemical and Physical Change Quiz (Test Solution Mixtures)
Chemical and Physical Change Quiz (Test Solution Mixtures)
Two page test/quiz on Chemical, Physical Change, solutions and mixtures. Six questions on identifying it as a chemical, physical change and if its ...
By Lesson Universe
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Heat & Cooling Lab Post Questions
Heat & Cooling Lab Post Questions
One page of questions about seven in all that challenges students to identify the variables being tested and how they would improve experiment. Thi...
By Lesson Universe
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How Can We Defy Gravity
How Can We Defy Gravity
The students will examine the relationship between magnetism and electricity by dropping a magnet in a tube. Although the magnet falls in the tube...
By Mike Mckee
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3rd Grade Scientific Tools Below Grade Level Quiz & Answer Key
3rd Grade Scientific Tools Below Grade Level Quiz & Answer Key
This is a quick quiz I use to assess my students' knowledge of some of the various scientific tools It is a quick assessment with 5 multiple choic...
By Ms. J
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Make Room for Gas: Volume and Empty Space
Make Room for Gas: Volume and Empty Space
Add spark to your classroom by letting your students determine the affect of the volume of gas molecules on empty space by using their questioning,...
By Leona Dooley
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes

Pill Bug Choice Chamber Biology Science Lab
Pill Bug Choice Chamber Biology Science Lab
This is a complete lab that details how to create an experiment using pill bugs and choice chambers. Students are asked to design a lab in which pi...
By Katie Titus
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Sex (Gender) Determination For Humans
Sex (Gender) Determination For Humans
A worksheet to guide students through the concept of sex or gender inheritance in humans. The worksheet includes definitions and a punnett square....
By Ek2w
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Number Stencils 0-9
Number Stencils 0-9
These Number Stencils can be used for a variety of reasons, for small group work, for large displays for a teacher or just to look cool on display....
By Luke Van Leuveren
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Plant Jeopardy
Plant Jeopardy
This is a Jeopardy PowerPoint to review students on all aspects of plants. ...
By New Generation Where Science Rocks
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Chemistry Part 6 - Chemical Reactions
Chemistry Part 6 - Chemical Reactions
Related PowerPoint available FREE when purchasing this product! Notetaking worksheets relating to an introduction to Chemical Reactions and Equatio...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 4 Days

Introduction to Potential & Kinetic Energy PowerPoint (KE PE)
Introduction to Potential & Kinetic Energy PowerPoint (KE PE)
Nine slide presentaion that introduces student to PE and KE. Shows basic concepts of Velocity, Speed, Units, and formulas, but no practice problems...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Magnetism Lesson Power Point
Magnetism Lesson Power Point
This Power Point on magnetism has 20 slides. This Power Point reviews how magnets work, uses of magnets in everyday life, and includes a mini lab ...
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Changes in Matter Science Trivia Game
Changes in Matter Science Trivia Game
This game reviews changes in matter using a fun trivia game based on the popular game show, Jeopardy�®....
By Ms. J
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