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Cell-life processes bingo
Cell-life processes bingo
A power point presentation that is a game of bingo testing students knowledge of cells and life processes. The first slide instructs students how t...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Rock and Fossil Record Assessment
Rock and Fossil Record Assessment
This rock and fossil record test includes a multiple choice, true and false, short answer and an essay question. The test encompasses concepts abou...
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Scientific Method Notes and Interactive Flow Chart
Scientific Method Notes and Interactive Flow Chart
This 12 slide NOTEBOOK file includes: - Link to 2-page WORD student worksheet with Key Vocabulary note-taking page and blank Scientific Method ...
By Donna Antovel
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

5 resources for teaching the nervous system
5 resources for teaching the nervous system
5 Resources for teaching the nervous system 1. Lesson power point –nerve cells, the importance of myelin, the process for getting a reaction, ...
By Joanne Holloway
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Fossil and Rock  Record Assessment
Fossil and Rock Record Assessment
This rock and fossil record test includes a multiple choice, true and false, short answer and an essay question. The test encompasses concepts abou...
By Stephanie Garrett
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Digestion bingo
Digestion bingo
A power point presentation that is a game of bingo testing students knowledge of digestion. The first slide instructs students how to make their gr...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Laboratory Report Rubric
Laboratory Report Rubric
This document can be used to grade students on their laboratory reports in science. Each expectation is explained and given a point value. It mak...
By Jennifer Sciarappa
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

3rd Grade Scientific Tools Assessment and Answer Key
3rd Grade Scientific Tools Assessment and Answer Key
This is an assessment I use to test my students' knowledge of the scientific tools and what they are used for. It consists of 9 matching questions ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Biology/Physical Science: the Nature of Matter- Study Guide
Biology/Physical Science: the Nature of Matter- Study Guide
This study guide corresponds with my powerpoint titled: Biology/Physical Science: the Nature of Matter Thank you So much for your interest in...
By Bj
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

'Light' Notes Powerpoint
'Light' Notes Powerpoint
I use this PowerPoint to introduce the basic properties of light. It follows the Prentice Hall textbook that we use but the PowerPoint could be use...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes

Ecology -  Feeding Levels - Food Chain Unit 1000 Slide PowerPoint More
Ecology - Feeding Levels - Food Chain Unit 1000 Slide PowerPoint More
Teaching Duration = 3 Weeks A 1000+ PowerPoint slideshow becomes the roadmap for an amazing and interactive science experience. The unit is t...
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Project: Using Prezi to Explain the Scientific Method
Project: Using Prezi to Explain the Scientific Method
This project engages students in a technology-rich project to explain the scientific method to their classmates. Students will use the online pres...
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Scientific Method and Procedures
Scientific Method and Procedures
This handout lists the steps and procedures in the scientific method and gives brief explanations of each. It can also be used as a PowerPoint pre...
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, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Push Pull Flipchart
Push Pull Flipchart
A flipchart for Promethean software designed for 2nd grade. Includes a container sorting activity for push and pull as well as definitions of each...
By Purplepanda
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Back to School Science Worksheet - Scientific Method (8 - 12)
Back to School Science Worksheet - Scientific Method (8 - 12)
Students in a science class need a firm understanding of the foundations of science - the scientific method, otherwise known as experimental design...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

20 Question History of Science Standards Based Fill In
20 Question History of Science Standards Based Fill In
20 Question History of Science Standards Based Fill In with Key. Applicable to general science, history, most important scientists, discoveries an...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Cell Scavenger Hunt
Cell Scavenger Hunt
Take a scavenger hunt around the school to relate animal and plant cell parts to the school....
By Kelli Carnes
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Subject: General Science, Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 45 Minutes

Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
This is an introductory worksheet to the use of fluid and compression to create a usable force....
By Sean Stafford
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
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Worksheet - Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables
Worksheet - Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables
Start the year off right by instructing and assessing your students' knowledge of the difference between independent and dependent variables. This...
By Educator Super Store
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Mixing Colors-Circles to Color
Mixing Colors-Circles to Color
Use this page with you learners to show how when you mix primary colors together you get secondary colors. I am planning to read "Little Blue and L...
By Suzi Boyett
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Subject: Visual Arts, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Waves PowerPoint
Waves PowerPoint
This is a 54 slide powerpoint presentation/lecture on Waves including the anatomy of a wave, frequency, wavespeed, electromagnetic spectrum and mor...
By Andrea Taktak
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physics, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

PHERC Scientific Method Fill in Blank Notes
PHERC Scientific Method Fill in Blank Notes
PHERC: Problem Hypothesis Experiment Results Conclusion- the Scientific Method. These notes will guide students through the steps to PHERC, it also...
By Katie Titus
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

20 Word History of Science Standards Based Word Search
20 Word History of Science Standards Based Word Search
20 Word History of Science Standards Based Word Search with Key. Applicable to general science, history, most important scientists, discoveries an...
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

How Has Science Has Changed the World? Assignment
How Has Science Has Changed the World? Assignment
This assignment allows students to identify items that has improved the world. They locate a picture of their item and explain how this item has ch...
By Stacy Boyle
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Free acids and alkalis presentation
Free acids and alkalis presentation
A lesson power point covering acids and alkalis. Students are shown the pH scale, common acids and alkalis, neutralisation and reactions....
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Worksheet - Classification (9 - 12)
Science Worksheet - Classification (9 - 12)
This is a worksheet that requires students to use their knowledge and skill set related to classification. The students must use several dichotomo...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

BioSources Lab Program
BioSources Lab Program "Quick Labs" by Holt
BioSources Lab Program "Quick Labs" This is a lab manual containing 34 "quick labs" organized into 8 units: (1) Cell Structure and Function, (2...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 003050693X

4 Fossils Rock! Worksheet set with keys
4 Fossils Rock! Worksheet set with keys
Author Maura Bostwick Neill. All these worksheets are also sold separately. Set includes vocabulary review sheet, crossword, matching pairs puzzle...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Dead Chemists - History of Chemistry Part D
Dead Chemists - History of Chemistry Part D
Free PowerPoint available with purchase! Part D focuses on electrons and electronic configuration, energy levels, orbitals, aufbau diagrams and int...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 1 Week

Scientific Method found in Films PHERC worksheet
Scientific Method found in Films PHERC worksheet
This worksheet can accompany Hollywood movie clips that you recognize as having a clear example of the scientific method in them. Clips that I have...
By Katie Titus
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Independent and Dependent Variables Practice
Independent and Dependent Variables Practice
This worksheet teaches students the definitions of an independent and dependent variable and then asks them to identify them in a hypothesis. The ...
By Megan Ballatore
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Rules for Creating Graphs
Rules for Creating Graphs
One page - comprehensive rules sheet for students to help them create graphs. This is a great sheet to review with students all the different conce...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Graphing, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Insect booklet power point
Insect booklet power point
A 14 page Power Point booklet describing characteristics of an insect and its life cycle. Contains terms and a place for students to draw....
By Carla Carlton
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 hour

Mealworm Experiments
Mealworm Experiments
These are the mealworm experiments that go along with the mealworm power point. I created a "booklet" style lab manual. You print it out and fold...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

How Clear is the Water?  LAB
How Clear is the Water? LAB
Description: Students will examine 3 cups of water to determine the color and clarity of the water. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for S...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

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

DNA PowerPoint Unit  -  Genetics Unit + 1650 slide PowerPoint
DNA PowerPoint Unit - Genetics Unit + 1650 slide PowerPoint
Teaching Duration = 4+ Weeks An 1650 Slide+ PowerPoint slideshow becomes the roadmap for an interactive and amazing science experience. The u...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Weather Display / Graph / Pieces / Chart for Calendar w/ Sign Language
Weather Display / Graph / Pieces / Chart for Calendar w/ Sign Language
I made this weather set for my classroom calendar. I use it with Pre-K, but it is really more appropriate for first and second. Set includes a ...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Basic Principles, Graphing, Meteorology Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

The Metric Tank Wars Worksheet
The Metric Tank Wars Worksheet
This is a great lab if you are introducing the topic of metric measurement using a metric ruler (they measure the distance of their shot) or to rew...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

What is Gravity?  LAB
What is Gravity? LAB
Description: Students will drop marbles into a pan of flour from various heights to see the effect of gravity on the marble. Florida Sunshi...
By Mike Mckee
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Scientific Inquiry Penny Lab Day 1
Scientific Inquiry Penny Lab Day 1
This lab is designed to introduce students to the topic of Scientific Inquiry. Students predict how many drops of water will fit on a penny. I walk...
By Ian Keith
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

The Metric Mass Lab
The Metric Mass Lab
This lab introduces the procedures for using a Triple Beam Balance. It's a good lab that covers the three different ways of finding the mass of a s...
By Ian Keith
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Jnr Science - Chemistry Part F - Living with Acids & Bases
Jnr Science - Chemistry Part F - Living with Acids & Bases
Free related PowerPoint available with download. Part F deals with Acids, Bases, Indicators, pH and Neutralisation reactions. Please consider purch...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 2 Weeks

Measuring Rotation Lab Physical Science
Measuring Rotation Lab Physical Science
Simple 3 station lab where students measure distance various objects....
By Lesson Universe
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Sink or Float? Relate it to Environmental Education!
Sink or Float? Relate it to Environmental Education!
This lesson is used as an introduction to my environmental education unit inspired by the Gulf Oil Spill. This hands on lab activity will allow stu...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Environment Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Bring Your Buddy to Science Day
Bring Your Buddy to Science Day
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By Leona Dooley
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Power Point
Scientific Method Power Point
Use this power point to introduce the steps of the scientific method to students. Includes an introduction activity that helps students understand...
By Sherri Gerrin
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method using ESP Lab
Scientific Method using ESP Lab
Two page lab. Students pair off and have three different cardd (simple shapes). One student concentrates and the other "receives"...they record the...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Laboratory