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Measuring Skills Crossword Puzzle with Key
Measuring Skills Crossword Puzzle with Key
Measuring Skills Crossword Puzzle with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, lab science, science research, the process of science, the scien...
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

Designer Dirt
Designer Dirt
Combine the ancient art of adobe with the modern applications of material science! This engaging hands on - minds on unit has students exploring t...
By Kathy Price
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Month

Unit Test - Fluids
Unit Test - Fluids
This is a grade 7-8 level test that explores fluids. Specific focus on buoyancy, density, viscosity, hydraulics, pneumatics etc....
By Sean Stafford
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Graphing Temperatures
Graphing Temperatures
Students record the temperature of warm water in three different cups over a 30 minute period and then construct a line graph of this data. One cup...
By Mrs. W
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Subject: General Science, Basic Principles, Graphing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Elementary LAB  What do Metals have in common?   2 part lab
Elementary LAB What do Metals have in common? 2 part lab
In this two part lab, students will compare the electrical and thermal conductivity properties of metals with nonmetals to determine that metals co...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 hour

Effect of Heat on Grasshoppers: Graphing Activity
Effect of Heat on Grasshoppers: Graphing Activity
This activity gives students practice on their graphing skills. Students graph 5 line graphs over a period of 8 days. Then, students write a conc...
By Ms. Science Teacher
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour
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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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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Animal Groups
Animal Groups
Animal groups assessment...
By Kasey Crawford
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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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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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physics Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

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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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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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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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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Environment Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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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Science Fair Project - Fall Leaves
Science Fair Project - Fall Leaves
This is a science experiment that can be used for science fair. It is the complete scientific method with ideas for presentation. It focuses on the...
By Jill Halliday
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week

Lab - Air is Matter - The Crushing Can Lab (6 - 9)
Lab - Air is Matter - The Crushing Can Lab (6 - 9)
This lab is a great hands-on demonstration of the fact that air is matter, takes up space, and has pressure. Using a soda can and some basic scien...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Crossword Puzzle - Forms of Energy (5 - 9)
Crossword Puzzle - Forms of Energy (5 - 9)
Use this fourteen item crossword puzzle in your intermediate level science classroom to help your students learn about the various forms of energy....
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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....
By The Science Vault
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Understanding Gravity and Vocabulary Power Point
Understanding Gravity and Vocabulary Power Point
This 7 slide power point presentation on gravity provides middle school students with the basic information to understanding gravity. Also demonst...
By Jjms
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes

Animal Coverings - What do I have?
Animal Coverings - What do I have?
It is a matching or sorting activity. It has seven different mats showing the coverings of the animals such as fur, scale, etc. with 60 pictures of...
By Maria Elena Morales
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Lab - Global Warming/Greenhouse Effect/Climate Change
Lab - Global Warming/Greenhouse Effect/Climate Change
Use this hands-on lab activity to help your students understand the greenhouse effect. Students will investigate the temperature change in two jar...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Rules of Significant Figures
Rules of Significant Figures
This is a Power Point presentation that is used to teach students how to identify the number of significant figures in various numbers....
By Karen Randazzo
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Investigating Matter
Investigating Matter
This is a unit on matter designed for 2nd to 3rd grade. It takes a closer look at the states of matter and their properties. Students complete seve...
By Mrs. Grauer
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Study Guide for Matter Test 2
Study Guide for Matter Test 2
I created this as a study guide for an 8th grade physical science class. It is a follow up to my first study guide over this topic. It provides a r...
By Brooke Jones
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: Lifelong Tool

Formative Assessment - Distance and Conversions
Formative Assessment - Distance and Conversions
This formative assessment (quiz) is worth 20 points and covers metric measurement with a metric ruler and also doing conversions in the metric sys...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Graphic Organizers - Motion/Matter
Science Graphic Organizers - Motion/Matter
This is a set of ten colorful, carefully designed science graphic organizers centered on the theme of motion of objects and properties of matter, o...
By Sharon Dudley
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Chemistry Part 4 - Covalent Compounds
Chemistry Part 4 - Covalent Compounds
Related PowerPoint available FREE when purchasing this product! Notetaking worksheets relating to an introduction to covalent bonding and compounds...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 3 Days

If All the Raindrops...
If All the Raindrops...
These 6 original verses were added to my favorite Barney & Friends song, "If All the Raindrops." I reveal one verse at a time each time it rains, u...
By Jay Morton
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Acceleration Graphing Notes
Acceleration Graphing Notes
A good short preview of what students need to know about acceleration and the variables on which it depends.Gives some data which students can grap...
By Emma Leigh
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A