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Scientific Method PowerPoint Notes
Scientific Method PowerPoint Notes
This file contains basic notes on the scientific method created for 6th grade students....
By Allison Kragt
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Order Of Operations Activity
Order Of Operations Activity
Great starter activity for building knowledge around the importance of using the order of operations in math. Uses a real life example that has al...
By Roger Askins
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Scientific Tools Your Choice Assignment
Scientific Tools Your Choice Assignment
Students choose their product in this differentiated activity. This reinforces the uses of scientific tools....
By Di Teacher
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Subject: General Science, Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Wonderful weather project - Multiple Intelligences!!!!
Wonderful weather project - Multiple Intelligences!!!!
Great weather project based on the multiple intelligences! Great differentiation! Choices galore ( actually 17 of them!!) Science made interesti...
By Patti Messier
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Wordsearch with Key
Scientific Method Wordsearch with Key
Scientific Method Wordsearch with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, to the process of science and to science inquiry. By Derrick Neill....
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

SIMPLE MACHINES MADE SIMPLE
SIMPLE MACHINES MADE SIMPLE
Use this simple machine organizer and allow students to look in and around the school grounds to locate simple machines. The chart has an illustra...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classification Lab with Shoes
Classification Lab with Shoes
This lab introduces students to classificaton. First it talks about how important classification is in science - show this with great diagram of th...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Lava Lamp
Lava Lamp
This is a fun lab where students make their own lava lamps! By mixing a few common household items together, students witness an exciting reaction...
By Patti Messier
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Science Process Skills Using Gummy Candies
Science Process Skills Using Gummy Candies
A set of 10 labs to teach the science process skills (observe, communicate, classify, predict, measure, infer, investigate, define operationally, a...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys
Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys
Scientific Method Worksheet Set with Keys. Includes fill-in, crossword, matching, scrambled letter and wordsearch worksheets. Applicable to all br...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Simple Machines Trivia Game
Simple Machines Trivia Game
This powerpoint presentation helps to review simple machines in a fun trivia game similar to the popular game show, Jeopardy®...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Inquiry -
Scientific Inquiry - "Who Needs the Textbook?" (6 pages)
"Who Needs the Textbook" is a teacher-inspired/teacher-created guide to spice up(more-often-than-not) boring topics in the classroom. Full of acti...
By Ben Bache
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Fill-in Worksheet with Key
Scientific Method Fill-in Worksheet with Key
Scientific Method Fill-in Worksheet with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, to the process of science and to science inquiry. By Derrick ...
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

Assessment for Simple Machines 1st-4th
Assessment for Simple Machines 1st-4th
Here is the assessment for Simple Machines from our unit Simple Machines Make Work Easier. We will be adding more but we wanted to get this posted...
By Empowering Learners
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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Science assesment sheets linked to NC objectives
Science assesment sheets linked to NC objectives
This is a handy assesment tool to decide a level for Science. Simply choose which level sheet to start with and then asses based on an investigati...
By Adam Dean
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Modeling the Rock Cycle
Modeling the Rock Cycle
This is a lab that you can do and all you need is crayons, hot water, foil, glass beaker, and a pencil sharpener. Students work in groups and use...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 90 Minutes

Scientific Method SmartBoard Interactive Quiz
Scientific Method SmartBoard Interactive Quiz
This is a short 6 question quiz designed to work with the Smart Response System of interactive clickers and your Smart Notebook software. Use it t...
By Techedoutteacher
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Microscope Advertisement Project
Microscope Advertisement Project
An assignment for life science to have students make an advertisement for a microscope. Includes criteria of what should be included and how it wi...
By Susan Johnston
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Science Lab - Phases of matter in Water (5 - 9)
Science Lab - Phases of matter in Water (5 - 9)
This is a lab that is appropriate for middle or high school students. It is hands-on and requires students to use their science skills. It is all...
By Educator Super Store
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Science and Faith Writing Prompts- Smart notebook
Science and Faith Writing Prompts- Smart notebook
Since I teach in a Christian school, I have the opportunity to challenge my students' thinking in the area of faith and science and how these two t...
By Stacy Boyle
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Scientific Method Quiz and Key
Scientific Method Quiz and Key
This is a quick quiz with vocabulary, identification of types of graphs, independent and dependent variables in a hypothesis and true/false stateme...
By Megan Ballatore
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Measuring Skills Fill-n Worksheet with Key
Measuring Skills Fill-n Worksheet with Key
Measuring Skills Fill-n Worksheet with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, lab science, science research, the process of science, the scie...
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

Density PRoblems Presentation
Density PRoblems Presentation
16 slides - goes through how to calculate density. 7 density problems....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Mixed Science Research Crosswords
Mixed Science Research Crosswords
5 tough science crosswords with answers that require research. Topics include the animal kingdom, the ear, elements, the eye and the Solar System....
By Orb Education
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Season Month Sort
Season Month Sort
Students will sort the months of the year into each season. ...
By Tasha Horton
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Scinece Inquiry Test for Physical Science
Scinece Inquiry Test for Physical Science
5 matching and 25 multiple choice questions. Deals with: types of sciences, scientific method, observation, inference & measuring. No answer Key....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Food web/predators,prey, decomposers
Food web/predators,prey, decomposers
This is a review of food webs and food chains. I used this for a study guide and review. Students created notes to review at home....
By Veronica Bard
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Graphing Ocean Depths
Graphing Ocean Depths
Students create a bar graph of depths of oceans....
By Mrs. W
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Subject: Graphing, Math, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Solubility Lab
Solubility Lab
This lab could be easily modified to fit grade 7th-12th. It includes student directions and teacher directions in a colorful east to read format. ...
By Chemteacher55
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Bill Nye Psuedoscience Video Questions
Bill Nye Psuedoscience Video Questions
This 9 question video guide with teacher key covers the Bill Nye Psuedoscience video or DVD. It discusses what is necessary for something to be co...
By Nicole Hays
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Easy Science Experiments:  Hold the Mold!
Easy Science Experiments: Hold the Mold!
A classic inquiry-based science experiment all jazzed up for your class. This lesson asks your students to work through the steps of the scientifi...
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

FOSS Models and Designs - Black Boxes 12-page Student Lab Journal
FOSS Models and Designs - Black Boxes 12-page Student Lab Journal
12-page packet walks students through the investigation of black boxes. Students make a systematic plan to investigate the black boxes, follow the ...
By Joy2you
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Week

Scientific Method Graphic Organizer
Scientific Method Graphic Organizer
This is differentiated so students can fill out the sections independently OR students can have cards to cut apart, place, and glue down. Good for...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Eukaryotic Cell Interactive PowerPoint Notes
Eukaryotic Cell Interactive PowerPoint Notes
These notes are meant to coincide with the Eukaryotic Cell Interactive PowerPoint that is also available. This PowerPoint allows the students to g...
By Patrick Haney
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Lab Resource Guide - K - 6 - Magnetism
Science Lab Resource Guide - K - 6 - Magnetism
Use this 40 page packet to guide you through a unit on magnetism for elementary school children and/or middle schoolers. There are 9 hands on less...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

States Of Water Presentation for PowerPoint
States Of Water Presentation for PowerPoint
This PowerPoint introduces Water and the three different states of it. It includes images and information. At the end of the presentation there is ...
By Alissa Walters
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Scientfic Method Introduction Smartboard
Scientfic Method Introduction Smartboard
This is a 7 page smartboard lesson on the steps of the Scientific Method. It includes a link to a Brainpop video (which you can get for a free tri...
By Teacher Chick
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Autosomal Dominance lessons
Autosomal Dominance lessons
I use this worksheet and PowerPoint presentation with my students to review the genetics inheritance pattern called Autosomal dominance. First,...
By Kyle Kobe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How to use Excel 2010 to draw scientific graphs
How to use Excel 2010 to draw scientific graphs
This clear and simple PowerPoint shows students how to use Excel to graph data. It teaches them to avoid the traps, such as having unevenly spaced ...
By Leon Harris
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Scientific Method TEST- with varying levels of difficulty (with key)
Scientific Method TEST- with varying levels of difficulty (with key)
This test on the scientific method is designed for students of varying levels and abilities. The first 16 questions are fill-in-the-blank, matchin...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

MICROSCOPE LESSON
MICROSCOPE LESSON
This ultra awesome animated microscope lesson teaches students the parts of the microscope and magnification of objective lenses It also includes ...
By Science Girl
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Lab Report Format
Lab Report Format
The lab report format guides my students through their lab report writing. Since I teach middle school, students often need a reminder of the expec...
By Stacy Boyle
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Mouse Trap Cars
Mouse Trap Cars "The Secrets to Success"
This is a new book. Everything you need to build different mouse-trap cars. Complete with illustrations and excellent descriptions. This book expla...
By Chuy
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th ISBN #: 0-9656674-1-3

The digestive system blockbusters game
The digestive system blockbusters game
The digestive system blockbusters game. A grid is provided. Students split into two teams and must choose letters to create a trail from top to bot...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

3rd Grade Scientific Tools Sort
3rd Grade Scientific Tools Sort
This worksheet is a assessment of how well students know what various scientific tools are used for. There are 12 tools listed (such as measuring c...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Density Review Lab
Density Review Lab
This lab describes density and leads students through the steps to find the density of several small objects....
By Scienceville
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Math For Science
Math For Science
Math For Science contains Teacher Presentations, Student Notes, Worksheets, Quizzes, and Answer Keys for each of these topics: Scientific Notation...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Subject: Basic Principles, Math, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Fluids Final Test
Fluids Final Test
A final test consisting of definitions and short answer questions....
By Jaime Somers
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A Very Potter Science Review
A Very Potter Science Review
This is a review that I wrote in the style of Harry Potter dealing with safety and the scientific method....
By Chelsea Walker
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A