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Simple Principles Of Learning
Simple Principles Of Learning
In an endless world of what to learn we are finally realizing the key is HOW TO LEARN. With the right tools and understanding the principles of lea...
By Richard Schwagerl
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Elementary School Science: An Introduction to Cells
Elementary School Science: An Introduction to Cells
This is one a several powerpoints I am in the process of developing for the elementary school classroom. This presentation provides an engaging int...
By Bj
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Subject: General Science, Earth Sciences, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

One Cell Organisms
One Cell Organisms
Describes one celled organisms with great photos and descriptions. Links ...
By Rebecca Fortner
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

General Science Final Review Jeopardy Game #3 (Chemistry)
General Science Final Review Jeopardy Game #3 (Chemistry)
16 questions Basic Jeopardy Game for 8th grade General Science. Good Review for the end of the year - the short format could be useful for a quick ...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

"Case for a Creator" reading questions
While teaching creationism in my middle school classroom (I teach at a Christian school), I like to include Lee Strobel's "Case for a Creator- Stud...
By Stacy Boyle
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What are the primary colors of Light?  LAB
What are the primary colors of Light? LAB
Description: Students will combine colored light to form the secondary colors of light. Florida Sunshine State Standard(s): SC.5.P.8.4 Studen...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 40 Minutes

Activity Book: Seeing the World with a Sense of Wonder
Activity Book: Seeing the World with a Sense of Wonder
A book of ideas and activities from science and the arts, all related to seeing the world with a sense of wonder. Useful either as an ancillary tex...
By Peter Kahan
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Semester

Fun Physical Science Review Jeopardy Powerpoint Game
Fun Physical Science Review Jeopardy Powerpoint Game
Complete slide show of a full Jeopardy style Powerpoint game, including the following topics: Magnets, Simple Machines, Isaac Newton and Newton's ...
By Schoolrocks
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Let's Build A Cladogram!  (Classification, Taxonomy, Cladistics)
Let's Build A Cladogram! (Classification, Taxonomy, Cladistics)
Cladistics is one of the newest trends in the modern classification of organisms. It shows the relationship between different organisms based on t...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

PowerPoint Microscope Quiz
PowerPoint Microscope Quiz
This is a 15 question quiz on the parts of the microscope, use, and total magnification. ...
By Andrea Taktak
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

5 Resources for teaching the alkali metals
5 Resources for teaching the alkali metals
5 Resources for teaching the alkali metals 1. Lesson power point – the alkali metal names and symbols, properties, the reactions with oxygen a...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Scientific Method:  Mass of Matter
Scientific Method: Mass of Matter
This product is a science activity in which students practice using scales to find the mass of various objects. They combine objects and find the...
By Kristi E
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Subject: Measurement, Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 hour

The Old Pyramid Video Guide (NOVA PBS
The Old Pyramid Video Guide (NOVA PBS
Two page video guide that goes with the NOVA/PBS video "This Old Pyramid". Great video to show students how the pyramids were really built. Comes w...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Making Metric Measurements:  Mass
Making Metric Measurements: Mass
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activ...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Free Powerpoint - Introduction to Science
Free Powerpoint - Introduction to Science
This is a 14 slide powerpoint to introduce students to science class. The presentation covers the following topics - science, measurement, observa...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

8th Grade Measurement Quiz
8th Grade Measurement Quiz
This 32 question quiz covers the basic metric units for measuring liquid volume, solid volume, mass, length, and temperature. Includes a mixture of...
By Scifrei
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Discover Force & Motion: An Introductory Lesson
Discover Force & Motion: An Introductory Lesson
This is a hands-on lesson to allow the students to conclude meaning of force and motion on their own. It is a very simple, discovery lesson, but a...
By Vickie Scraper
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Subject: Basic Principles, EFL - ESL - ELD, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

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

Elementary Science Question Bank - Matter and Energy (4 - 7)
Elementary Science Question Bank - Matter and Energy (4 - 7)
Use this question bank to build assessments for your K - 6 science classroom. There are multiple choice and extended response questions. Answer k...
By Educator Super Store
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Family Pedigree Project
Family Pedigree Project
This project is really fun for students in their first study of genetics. Using the guidelines and a survey data table, students make a pedigree o...
By Susan Johnston
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Simplified Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: Kindergarten Science
Simplified Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: Kindergarten Science
This is a 2-page document that contains all of the Science Kindergarten Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), updated in October 2011. Th...
By Theteachergarden
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Holt Science Skills Workshop Workbook: Reading in the Content Area
Holt Science Skills Workshop Workbook: Reading in the Content Area
Holt Science Skills Workshop Workbook: Reading in the Content Area Published by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston The activities and exercises in thi...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: N/A

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Word Search puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Word Search puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Word Search puzzle with key. 20 vocabulary terms with definitions used in the worksheet. Applicable to chemistry,...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Types of Energy Quiz
Types of Energy Quiz
This 14 question quiz covers Florida Standards: SC.B.1.2.2, SC.B.1.2.3, and SC.B.1.2.4. The quiz includes multiple choice, short response, and exte...
By Science Matters!
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Reaction Timer Scale for Seat belt Lab
Reaction Timer Scale for Seat belt Lab
One page - cut out device for my Seatbelt Science lab. I could not put it in the original document so here it is if you want it. Cut out tape to me...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Elementary LAB  How bright can you make Light Bulbs?
Elementary LAB How bright can you make Light Bulbs?
Students are challenged to design a circuit that causes three light bulbs to be as bright as possible. The students will be able to make only two ...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Smartboard Lesson
Scientific Method Smartboard Lesson
Students learn the steps of the scientific method with a hypothetical or real lab of crickets and temperature....
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 55 Minutes

Characteristics of science Cornell Notes
Characteristics of science Cornell Notes
This notes sheet emphasizes the beginning two weeks of any content science classroom. It correlates specifically with Georgia standards SCSh1-6. Th...
By Cook's Science
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Lab Safety for the Classroom
Lab Safety for the Classroom
This is a list of lab safety instructions and procedures. Can be made into a poster or glued into a student's interactive notebook....
By Andrea S.
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Definition Of Life
Definition Of Life
How do you know if something is alive? This information worksheet explains the requirements for life....
By Tater
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Weather Instrument Student Project
Weather Instrument Student Project
This project includes specific instructions and web-link resources for students to complete an independent, at-home or at-school project. You'll b...
By Richard Wellborn
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Other (Science) Level(s): 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lunch Food Taste Lab
Lunch Food Taste Lab
Use this document when exploring taste and the 5 senses. Students will use this worksheet to record their taste test observations after eating lunc...
By Canwork Learning
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Experiment AH-HAs!
Science Experiment AH-HAs!
Welcome to the wonderful world of AH-HAs! This is a take-home science experiment for first and second grade students about the chemical reaction ...
By Miss Decarbo
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes

Matter and Change Jeopardy Review (elements, compounds, mixtures)
Matter and Change Jeopardy Review (elements, compounds, mixtures)
Search words: Matter, mass, volume, elements, compounds, mixtures, states of matter, solid, liquid, gas, physical change, chemical change, conserv...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Observing a Space Creature- Scientific Inquiry Skills
Observing a Space Creature- Scientific Inquiry Skills
This is a really fun activity to help reinforce the difference between inferences and observations. This is an excellent activity that helps stude...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

Science Skills: Applying the Scientific Method and Scientific Writing
Science Skills: Applying the Scientific Method and Scientific Writing
Teaching the science skills is of the utmost importance. If the skills are taught properly at the beginning of the school year, your students wil...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

The Five Senses Hearing
The Five Senses Hearing
A SmartBoard file which explores how we hear, the anatomy of the ear, different things we hear with our ears, as well as ear safety tips. Good to u...
By Antonio Da Mota
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5 Worksheet History of Science Standards Based Puzzle Set
5 Worksheet History of Science Standards Based Puzzle Set
5 Worksheet History of Science Standards Based Puzzle Set with Keys. Includes crossword, fill in, matching, word search and scramble. Applicable to...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Social Studies - History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Elementary Science Question Bank - Weather/Water Cycle (4 - 7)
Elementary Science Question Bank - Weather/Water Cycle (4 - 7)
Use this question bank to assess your K - 6 elementary students during your units of study about science. This packet contains multiple choice and...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Easy Science Experiments:  The
Easy Science Experiments: The "Sodaquarium" Experiment
An easy, fun experiment that will get your students excited about forming hypotheses and finding out if they were correct. This experiment is ve...
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

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Crossword puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Crossword puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Crossword puzzle with key. 20 vocabulary terms with definitions used in the worksheet. Applicable to chemistry, p...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Area Of Shapes
Area Of Shapes
Area of many shapes. Shows the shape and the formula. Good resource guide for students....
By Tater
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Five Senses Sorting Mats
Five Senses Sorting Mats
Add a little Science to your centers--Your students will enjoy sorting these fun, bright pictures onto our five senses sorting mats.This packet inc...
By 2 Super Teachers
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Subject: Basic Principles, Education Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Fair Board Headings
Science Fair Board Headings
Created in the landscape format, this package includes 12 sets of board headings for a science fair board. Each set is 7 pages long, with 2 titles...
By Jena Phillips
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

The Metric Volume Lab
The Metric Volume Lab
Use this lab to introduce the proper procedures for finding the volume of various objects using a graduated cylinder or a metric ruler. You will ha...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Jnr Science - Chemistry Part C - Everyday Reactions
Jnr Science - Chemistry Part C - Everyday Reactions
Free related powerpoint available with download. Part C deals with Chemical Reactions, Chemical and Physical Changes and Reaction Rates. Please con...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 2 Weeks

My Trip to the Auqarium: Building Observation Skills
My Trip to the Auqarium: Building Observation Skills
This graphic organizer is the perfect follow-up to a trip to the aquarium, and allows students to both illustrate and write their observations abou...
By Helen Rogosin
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Subject: Basic Principles, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes

Rubric for Designing Controlled Experiment (9 - 12)
Rubric for Designing Controlled Experiment (9 - 12)
This is a rubric that could be used to guide students as they design any experiment. In addition, teachers can use this rubric to grade students o...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week