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Forms of Energy Song
Forms of Energy Song
* My e-mail address is smayo82@gmail.com Please e-mail me when you download one of my songs so I can e-mail you the version without vocals and lyri...
By Stacey Mayo
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Cell Test with characteristics of living things and measurement
Cell Test with characteristics of living things and measurement
This test includes a diagram of a plant cell and an animal cell. Student need to identify which is which along with 4 key cell structures. Page 2...
By Lynn Prescott
$1.50
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4.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes

States of Matter Experiments for Elementary Students
States of Matter Experiments for Elementary Students
This States of Matter Unit is organized around a series of 9 experiments using the scientific method to explore changes to the States of Matter usi...
By Primary Partners
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Three States of Matter Chart and More
Three States of Matter Chart and More
NEW AND IMPROVED. Students will remember what's the matter after completing this chart by drawing pictures of solid, liquid, and gas substances....
By B.rogers
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4.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Science Assessment Activities, Level 4, Inquiry Process Skills
Science Assessment Activities, Level 4, Inquiry Process Skills
Science Activities to teach and Assess the Process Skills of Inquiry offers your students 15 challenging tasks to demonstrate what they are able to...
By Science And Kids
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Sorting States of Matter
Sorting States of Matter
It is a sorting science activity with three mats, one for each state of matter, and 15 pictures for each. The mats need to be printed in cardstock ...
By Maria Elena Morales
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Mike's Bad Breath- The Scientific Method in the
Mike's Bad Breath- The Scientific Method in the
This worksheet covers the following terms/topics: The Seven Steps of the Scientific Method, hypothesis, variable, controls, recording and analyzin...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

FUN, HANDS-ON SCIENCE-BUBBLE TROUBLE-Scientific Method/Science Fair
FUN, HANDS-ON SCIENCE-BUBBLE TROUBLE-Scientific Method/Science Fair
This Fun, hands-on science experiment will have your students bubbling over with enthusiasm. All you need is a few household items! Everything el...
By Nicole Paul
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles, Measurement, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Science & Investigation Notebook
Science & Investigation Notebook
This Science Journal is great to help your students become REAL scientists! It will help them organize their thoughts and data. Included in the no...
By Hilary Lewis
$4.99
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3.9
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Thermometers and Temperature
Thermometers and Temperature
This is an ActivBoard flipchart I made for a 3rd grade science lesson about reading temperature from thermometers. The first page shows pictures ...
By Sara Kistner
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3.9
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Measurement Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Car Classification Lab (scientific skills)
Car Classification Lab (scientific skills)
This is a two page lab where students are given pictures of cars/trucks and other vehicles and they have to sort and classify them. Ten short answe...
By Lesson Universe
$5.78
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes

Soda Bottle Science: Simple Experiments 2 Liter Bottles
Soda Bottle Science: Simple Experiments 2 Liter Bottles
Don't throw away that empty soda pop bottle! Use your 2-liter bottle to engage your students in these 11 simple science experiments: Liquid Firewor...
By Stay And Play
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Basic Chemistry/Physical Science: An Introduction to Matter
Basic Chemistry/Physical Science: An Introduction to Matter
CORRESPONDING STUDY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE Outstanding powerpoint designed to introduce the middle school level class to the cornerstone concepts...
By Bj
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

SCIENCE - Volcanoes Lab: students create and study lava flows
SCIENCE - Volcanoes Lab: students create and study lava flows
Students work collaboratively to investigate, collect data, and explain processes that shape our Earth in this inquiry based, hands-on lab. The ...
By Joy2you
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Science Fair Project - Boat Float
Science Fair Project - Boat Float
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
$3.50
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3.9
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week

Science Measurement Lab -  (Calculating Percentages)
Science Measurement Lab - (Calculating Percentages)
This is a hands-on measurement lab for either middle or high school students. This lab requires students to use science equipment to determine wha...
By Educator Super Store
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3.9
Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Five Senses Picture Sort
The Five Senses Picture Sort
This is a great picture sort with realistic pictures of 5 objects for each sense. This activity includes labels with pictures for children that can...
By Kristen Campbell
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Scientific Method Fill-In Sheet
Scientific Method Fill-In Sheet
SCIENTIFIC METHOD Student Worksheet - Meets State Standards -For all experiments/observations...
By Janis Slinkard
$1.00
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3.8
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

rubber band car
rubber band car
This a simple and fun science project with minimal supply cost that demostrats potential and kinetic energy . From this the students can race the...
By Jane Brenneman
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3.8

Blood Spatter Detectives Lab
Blood Spatter Detectives Lab
This fun and exciting lab allows students to work in teams of 3 or 4 to determine how changing the distance effects how a drop of blood falls. This...
By The Science Source
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3.8
Subject: Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 55 Minutes

Graphic Organizer for Cell Membrane Transport
Graphic Organizer for Cell Membrane Transport
This simple graphic organizer can be used as a quick review of primary cell membrane transport mechanisms. After students have filled out the organ...
By Patrice Smith
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3.8
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Study Skills Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Solid, Liquid, and Gas Picture Sort
Solid, Liquid, and Gas Picture Sort
This is a great picture sort with realistic looking pictures of 5 objects that are solids, 5 objects that are liquids, and 5 objects that are gases...
By Kristen Campbell
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3.8

Power point: Electricity and Magnetism (52 slides)
Power point: Electricity and Magnetism (52 slides)
This is a 52 slide power point is a huge time saver for reviewing or introducing a unit on magnets and electricity. Slides generally ask a questio...
By Kathleen Applebee
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3.8

States of Matter Posters-Matter, Solids, Liquids, and Gases
States of Matter Posters-Matter, Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Print these cute and easy to see posters for your solids, liquids, and gases unit. Great for your bulletin boards, science wall, or science folders...
By Katie Hoss
$3.00
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3.8
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Process Skills Notes
Scientific Process Skills Notes
A good early introduction to science, or a good refresher on scientific skills for older students. Every slide has images to help engage students....
By Lauren Coupland
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3.8

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
$2.50
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3.8
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Customary Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis
Customary Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis
This handout helps students who are both new to unit conversion and those who have experience with unit conversion. It utilizes the system of conve...
By Omar Baker
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3.8
Subject: Basic Principles, Physics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Science:  Living and Nonliving Bundle
Science: Living and Nonliving Bundle
Science: 2.5 Living and Nonliving Things:10 printables: Key concepts include: . Classify objects as to whether they are living or nonliving ...
By Mrs. Motley
$3.75
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3.7
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint (Method Observation Inference)
Scientific Inquiry PowerPoint (Method Observation Inference)
A basic six slide presentation on the Scientific Inquiry. What scientist do: Think, Observe, Experiment, Validate Ideas. Deals with Observation and...
By Lesson Universe
$4.00
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3.7
Subject: Basic Principles, Science, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Poweroint Explanation of the Metric System
Poweroint Explanation of the Metric System
This powerpoint clearly lays out the metric students using examples and visuals so that students can conceptualize how it works. There are 16 slid...
By Jos76
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3.7
Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

TYPES OF ENERGY: SQUARE PUZZLE ACTIVITY
TYPES OF ENERGY: SQUARE PUZZLE ACTIVITY
This activity helps students to develop their critical thinking skills while reviewing the types of energy. The "square" puzzle includes 16 square...
By Science Girl
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3.6
Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Force and Motion
Force and Motion
This lesson plan focuses on Newton's laws of gravity. In it are fun, hands on activities that demonstrate and reinforce Newton's laws. Procedures a...
By Mr. Falconer
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3.6
Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Matching pairs puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Matching pairs puzzle with key
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Matching pairs puzzle with key. 20 vocabulary terms with definitions used in the worksheet. Applicable to chemist...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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3.6
Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Biochem Questions
Biochem Questions
This is an Examview test bank with questions relating to the major organic molecules found in the human body....
By Jay Sanzin
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3.5
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Light Bulb Comparison Lab
Light Bulb Comparison Lab
This lab compares energy saving light bulbs with regular light bulbs (CFL vs. Incandescent). Students will conduct two activities and will create ...
By Scienceville
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3.5
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Environment Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Science Fair Handbook
Science Fair Handbook
This is a complete science fair handbook to use with your elementary or middle school class to lead them through the science fair process. The wor...
By Carla Evans
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3.4
Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Light Power Point
Light Power Point
This is a Power Point presentation on Light. It includes information on the following: when can you see light, how light is produced, bioluminesce...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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3.3
Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Experiment Sheet - K-3rd
Scientific Method Experiment Sheet - K-3rd
5 STEPS OF THE SCEINTIFIC METHOD worksheet - Made to be used with all experiments and observations. EXCELLENT TOOL FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN STATE STA...
By Janis Slinkard
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3.3
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Observation & Inference Worksheet 2
Observation & Inference Worksheet 2
One page, 15 examples that students have to identify as being an Observation or an Inference. Great for practice or homework....
By Lesson Universe
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3.3
Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Using the Scientific Method to Draw Conclusions about Slime!
Using the Scientific Method to Draw Conclusions about Slime!
Students will mix together 2 MYSTERY ingredients (green colored water & Cornstarch) and predict what will happen when combined. Students use this ...
By Jaimee Tiley
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3.3
Subject: General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 40 Minutes

Geology Unit Rock Types
Geology Unit Rock Types
These Rock type flash cards are great for science centers or workshop time. They allow students to read about the three different types of rocks....
By Mrs. Grauer
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Push and Pull Cut and Paste
Push and Pull Cut and Paste
Students sort the pictures into two groups things you can pull and things you can push....
By Dena Mccloskey
$2.00
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3.3
Subject: Basic Principles, Other (Science) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Significant Figures Rules & Worksheet - FREE WORKSHEET
Significant Figures Rules & Worksheet - FREE WORKSHEET
This worksheet explains the rules of significant figures and gives practice questions after each rule. This worksheet also covers the use of scient...
By Creative Science
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3.3
Subject: Basic Principles, Measurement, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Transport Across the Cell Membrane
Transport Across the Cell Membrane
This Biology PowerPoint is Packed with amazing animations as well as picures to help explain the important information on each slide. The following...
By M.frajman
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3.3
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Catch Me If You Can & Habitat Lap Sit
Catch Me If You Can & Habitat Lap Sit
In this 2 part lesson (7 pages) you will be able to conduct several science activities that help students better understand adaptations, camouflage...
By Laura Ruscetta
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3.1
Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Analyze Objects/Matter
Analyze Objects/Matter
This is a unit that includes day by day lesson plans, activities, and printables. Students will enjoy hands on activities and experiments while the...
By Misty Hall
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Science Process Skills Using Slime
Science Process Skills Using Slime
A set of 10 labs using slime to teach the science process skills (predict, observe, measure, make a model, classify, communicate, infer, investigat...
By Smart Chick
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3.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Genetics and Heredity - Complete Unit
Genetics and Heredity - Complete Unit
genotype, phenotype, dominant, recessive, traits, hybrid, purebred, gene, Punnett square, Gregor Mendel, laboratory experiments, science fair proje...
By Ms. Solis
$10.00
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3.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

DICHOTOMOUS KEY (PUMPKIN THEME) bundle
DICHOTOMOUS KEY (PUMPKIN THEME) bundle
Students will love identifying these criminal jack o' lanterns! Included in this package is a Word document that has 11 unidentified pumpkins, a d...
By Science Girl
$4.99
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3.0
Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes

Making Metric Measurements - Length
Making Metric Measurements - Length
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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2.9
Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes