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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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Subject: Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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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
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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
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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
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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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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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paper bag kite
paper bag kite
This is an inexpensive way to demostrate flight, or the way an animal or object sustained movement through the air by generating lift. This can al...
By Jane Brenneman
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Subject: Geometry, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Literacy and Science - Picture Vocab Human Body
Literacy and Science - Picture Vocab Human Body
Students learn better when they connect vocabulary words with pictures/diagrams. Use this worksheet to have students not only define the vocab wor...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Anatomy, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Scientific Method PHERC with Family Guy Worksheet
Scientific Method PHERC with Family Guy Worksheet
Your students are watching Family Guy, why not use the characters to help you teach the scientific method aka "PHERC"? Use this worksheet to read a...
By Katie Titus
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Subject: Physical Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The Chemistry of Cooking
The Chemistry of Cooking
This lab/lesson allows students to explore the different phases of matter. They will r use Jello and other substances to view phase changes....
By Bcmiskow5719
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Literacy in Science Worksheet - Plants - Vocabulary
Literacy in Science Worksheet - Plants - Vocabulary
Use this worksheet to help struggling students or any student to reinforce the use of pictures/diagrams in science as they are related to vocabular...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Reactions quick fire questions class quiz
Reactions quick fire questions class quiz
A set of 10 questions to be used as a class quiz. Check the learning of your students either in groups or individually. 20 seconds for each questio...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Lightbulb Labeling Activity
Lightbulb Labeling Activity
This graphic of a light bulb gives students a place to label each part of a light bulb and then describe the function. It is a great review or int...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Volcanoes: Using the Volcano Model to Teach Science Process Skills
Volcanoes: Using the Volcano Model to Teach Science Process Skills
A new twist on an old favorite: The clay model volcano that erupts using baking soda and vinegar! Students will create a model of the volcano, com...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Measuring in the Lab: A Significant Figures Lab
Measuring in the Lab: A Significant Figures Lab
A lab activity which allows students to rotate through different stations to practice measuring and using common lab equipment such as a triple bea...
By Creative Science
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Measurement Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Laboratory, Minilessons

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Chordata Phylum Test
Chordata Phylum Test
This straight forward exam tests the students knowledge of the 5 classes of vertebrates. Word banks , true and false as well as fill in the blank a...
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 55 Minutes
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Differentiated Seed Exploration Unit for Kindergarten
Differentiated Seed Exploration Unit for Kindergarten
This is a unit I designed very recently for Kindergarten. Each year in the spring I do a four week unit on seeds: the way they travel, why they are...
By Gabrielle Montevecchi
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: 1 Month
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Comparing Living Things: Is It Living Or Nonliving?
Comparing Living Things: Is It Living Or Nonliving?
This PowerPoint presentation is the first of four in a unit titled, "Comparing Living Things", which includes the lessons, "Is It Living or Nonlivi...
By Marie Wimsett
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Colorful Science Tools Poster 2
Colorful Science Tools Poster 2
Everything in my store is either $1 or FREE! This is a colorful poster to print and display showing pictures of these science tools: thermometer, r...
By Neesienoodle
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
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FREE Perpetual Calendar File
FREE Perpetual Calendar File
This Perpetual Calendar provides you with a printable file of a message that "Today is," the months, days of the week, numbers for dates and years....
By Mary Beth Magee
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Subject: Basic Principles, Basic Reading, For All Subject Areas Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Leveled Classroom Center and Activites on Rainforest
Leveled Classroom Center and Activites on Rainforest
This is an idea for a center you can set up in your classroom with three different instructional levels by ability. The three levels are beginner,...
By Chelsea Goodrich
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Body Measurement Lab
Body Measurement Lab
Students practice measurement in 1st semester by measuring parts of their own body. In 2nd semester, conduct same experiment and calculate growth....
By Chris Cullen
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Subject: Basic Principles, Anatomy Level(s): 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Week
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Parachute & Wind Resistance Lab
Parachute & Wind Resistance Lab
Two page lab where students explore the relationship between shape of the parachute and the time of decent....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Back to School Question Bank - Scientific Method (7 - 12)
Back to School Question Bank - Scientific Method (7 - 12)
Start your science class off on a good note by assessing your students on their knowledge of the scientific method and experimental design. Use th...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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All about Atoms Vocabulary Study Guide with answer key
All about Atoms Vocabulary Study Guide with answer key
All about Atoms Vocabulary Study Guide sheet with answer key. 20 terms associated with atoms and atomic structures. Applicable to chemistry, gener...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
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Density calculation & analysis worksheet Sink or Float
Density calculation & analysis worksheet Sink or Float
One page worksheet with answer key. Students calculate density, mass or volume using the other two values and determine if substances will float o...
By Leann Brown
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Worksheets, Computation, Handouts

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Galileo and His Experiments & Observations (telescope inclined plane)
Galileo and His Experiments & Observations (telescope inclined plane)
15 slide presentation that starts of with a 3-4 slides of his life, his discovers, and his observations with the telescope. Has real Galileo observ...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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3 Density Problem Calculations Worksheets
3 Density Problem Calculations Worksheets
Three worksheets for students to calculate density, volume, and mass....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Team Work scoring rubric
Team Work scoring rubric
Scoring rubric for ANY teamwork/partner project (cooperative learning) used to try to improve equality in work. One sheet rubric....
By Leann Brown
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Gummy Bear Lab
Gummy Bear Lab
This simple lab is a great introduction to students of the scientific method and the use of various instruments in the lab. This is very simple wi...
By Jackie Homan
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Magnet Attraction Science Experiment Chart
Magnet Attraction Science Experiment Chart
This is a simple chart for students to record their results as to whether or not an object will be attracted to a magnet. There is a box for each i...
By Kate Tayloe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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How much fresh water is on Earth LAB
How much fresh water is on Earth LAB
Students will calculate the amount of freshwater found on Earth by comparing earth’s water supply to an imaginary earth having only 1000 ml of wa...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Metric Measurement Lab
Metric Measurement Lab
This is a basic measurement lab with teacher instructions and key included. Students review the use of tools to measure mass, volume, length and ...
By Megan Ballatore
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 55 Minutes
Type: Laboratory, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Fourth Grade Simple Machines
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Fourth Grade Simple Machines
An internet scavenger hunt allows students to use educational websites in order to explore their standards. This scavenger hunt allows students to ...
By Heidi Raki
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Internet Activities

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2nd Grade Physical Science Lesson Plan- States of Matter
2nd Grade Physical Science Lesson Plan- States of Matter
This lesson plan is written using 2nd grade Georgia Preformance Standards. This lesson plan contains detailed descriptions of how to introduce the ...
By Marina Meadows
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Subject: Vocabulary, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 5th Duration: 2 hours
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The 5 Senses File Folder Game
The 5 Senses File Folder Game
Your students will love practicing the five senses with this hands on game. Students match the picture to the correct sense used. Great science cen...
By Nia's Niblets
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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Review Electricity with Jeopardy
Review Electricity with Jeopardy
This entertaining Jeopardy game is a great review of the elements of Electricity. Categories include things like Circuits, Static, Current, Atoms, ...
By Laura Reina
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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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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Sorting Food Groups
Sorting Food Groups
It is a sorting activity. It has six mats, one for each group with a colorful background matching the food pyramid. It also has 10 pages with 15 pi...
By Maria Elena Morales
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Subject: Science, Health, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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The Five Senses Smell
The Five Senses Smell
This Smartboard file describes the anatomy of our nose, how we smell, different things we can smell, and can also be used in conjunction with a boo...
By Antonio Da Mota
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Subject: Anatomy, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 hour
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Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Unit
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Unit
This mini-unit comes with a PPT for each of Newton's 3 laws. It also comes with 2 labs (Newton's 1st Law, Newton's 3rd Law) and a centers lab (3 ce...
By Science Matters!
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Sound Test
Sound Test
An assessment to test mastery and understanding of sound....
By Kasey Crawford
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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Lesson Plan and Worksheet - Digestive System (Grade five)
Lesson Plan and Worksheet - Digestive System (Grade five)
This lesson was enjoyed by all my students. As we discussed and learned together, the students chose foods that interested them and we connected t...
By Jaime Somers
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Anatomy Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Using Significant Figures to Calculate the Thickness of Aluminum Foil
Using Significant Figures to Calculate the Thickness of Aluminum Foil
This is a great activity using significant figures, units, and density. Setup for this activity is very easy - all that is needed are square cut p...
By Karen Randazzo
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Laboratory, Activities, Cooperative Learning

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Science Fair Board Headings Freebie
Science Fair Board Headings Freebie
Created in the landscape format, this package includes 1 set of board headings for a science fair board. The set is 7 pages long, with 2 titles pe...
By Jena Phillips
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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The Metric Distance Lab
The Metric Distance Lab
This is a simple lab, but it has a lot of parts to it, like measuring the outside of your Science building. You might have to alter that part of th...
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
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Mitosis vs. Meiosis Animation and worksheets
Mitosis vs. Meiosis Animation and worksheets
The eternal battle of mitosis comprehension vs. meiosis comprehension hopefully becomes a whole lot easier. There are three lessons in this downloa...
By Kyle Kobe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Chemistry Part 5 - Ionic Compounds & Metallic Bonding
Chemistry Part 5 - Ionic Compounds & Metallic Bonding
Related PowerPoint available FREE when purchasing this product! Notetaking worksheets relating to an introduction to Ionic compounds and Metallic B...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 3 Days
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Chemistry Basics Test (Scientific Method/Conversions/SigFigs)
Chemistry Basics Test (Scientific Method/Conversions/SigFigs)
This download contains an 11-question introduction to chemistry test. It covers topics covered in the first chapter of most high school-level textb...
By Lanie
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Variation and inheritance true false game
Variation and inheritance true false game
Active true false game covering the topic of variation and inheritance. Students must read the statements and move to the side of the room they cho...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Elementary Science Quiz - Phase Changes in Matter
Elementary Science Quiz - Phase Changes in Matter
This is a 15 question quiz for K - 5 students to assess knowledge of phase changes. There is a student answer sheet and teacher answer sheet provi...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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