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Milk Fireworks Science Experiment
Milk Fireworks Science Experiment
In this exciting experiment, students witness the reaction caused by the breakdown of fat in foods. Students add a few drops of water based food c...
By Jan Wiggs
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes

Scientific Method Brochure Template
Scientific Method Brochure Template
This is a template designed to be used to record data during a scientific investigation. The template includes: problem, hypothesis,background inf...
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 hours

Steps to the Inquiry Process Handout
Steps to the Inquiry Process Handout
Guide to the steps to the inquiry process,or scientific method,either by observation or experiment. This work is licensed under a Creative Commo...
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Subject: Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

20 Term Collect & Interpret Data Inquiry Process Crossword
20 Term Collect & Interpret Data Inquiry Process Crossword
20 Term Collect & Interpret Data Inquiry Process Crossword with Key. Standards based. Applicable to science, the scientific method and the experime...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Science, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

An Introduction to Meteorology- Study guide
An Introduction to Meteorology- Study guide
This study guide corresponds with my powerpoint on titled: Understanding Weather and Atmospheric Circulation: Study guide Thank you So much ...
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Comparing Living Things: How Are Plants Classified?
Comparing Living Things: How Are Plants Classified?
This PowerPoint presentation is the fourth of four in a unit titled, "Comparing Living Things", which includes the lessons, "Is It Living or Nonliv...
By Marie Wimsett
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Review Sheet (Cloze) - Planet Earth
Review Sheet (Cloze) - Planet Earth
This is a one page fill in the blank review sheet for planet earth. This covers the basics of the earth including the following key terms from the...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Journal Topics: Lab Equipment
Journal Topics: Lab Equipment
Science Journal topics are designed to be a short, reflective part of every class. They can be given at the beginning (following a lesson from the ...
By Riki Campbell
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Observing Cells and Basic Staining Lab
Observing Cells and Basic Staining Lab
Set up as 6 stations. Students rotate through the stations following instructions. Recorded in their Lab books. Good cells lab....
By Tater
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 hours

Butterfly homework project
Butterfly homework project
This project allows students to explore and become familiar with a species of butterfly. It also ties in technology. My students loved doing this p...
By Kirsten Mori
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Practice making a bar graph
Practice making a bar graph
Students are given data from an experiment and they are asked to creat a bar graph from this data. They identify the independent and dependent var...
By Ms. Science
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Ecology  Unit / Lessons - Interactions 1750 Slide PowerPoint
Ecology Unit / Lessons - Interactions 1750 Slide PowerPoint
This Unit includes a 3 part 1750+ Slide PowerPoint loaded with activities, project ideas, critical class notes (red slides), review opportunities, ...
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States of Matter Lab Journal
States of Matter Lab Journal
This 9-page lab journal guides students through 6 hands-on activities that teach students about the 3 states, or phases, of matter. Complete with ...
By Gina Giblin
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Measurement Test
Measurement Test
Two page test. Good for the beginning of the year (8th grade science) to see where your students measurement skills are. The measure lines on the t...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Generic Scientific Method Notebook File
Generic Scientific Method Notebook File
This smart board notebook file can be used on a smart board and with any science experiment. The notebook program takes the class through the scien...
By Coret Smith
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Cell Organelles Assessment
Cell Organelles Assessment
This is a great assessment for your cell unit. It would work well as a midway check in to determine your students comprehension. It includes analo...
By Mzwith
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Scientific Method Worksheet and Test
Scientific Method Worksheet and Test
This two page file contains a cut and paste activity to match the descriptions of the scientific method to the steps and a test that requires stude...
By Teacher Chick
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Lab Safety Review Notes
Lab Safety Review Notes
These are notes that go with my Lab Safety Review PowerPoint. They are "fill in the blank" style notes. Students will stay engaged while viewing ...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Angular Kinematics
Angular Kinematics
Presentation about angular motion. Covers angular distance, angular velocity, angular acceleration, angular momentum, torque, moment of inertia and...
By Tater
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physics, Physics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Welcome To School or Homes Theme Classification File Folder Game
Welcome To School or Homes Theme Classification File Folder Game
This file folder game can be used for a Welcome to School or Homes theme. look at the picture and place it on the house or the school according to ...
By Gracehopper
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Measurement Made Easy
Measurement Made Easy
The do's and dont's of basic scientific measurement. Includes: The basics The problems with a "zero" at the end of a number Rules for using the...
By Thomas Lonergan
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Subject: Basic Principles, Fractions, Measurement Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Measuring Skills Worksheet Set with Keys
Measuring Skills Worksheet Set with Keys
Measuring Skills Worksheet Set with Keys. Includes fill-in, crossword and wordsearch. Applicable to all branches of science, lab science, science ...
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

Incredible Bouncing Rock Lab
Incredible Bouncing Rock Lab
A lab to use with rubber balls that are shaped like rocks. It discusses variables! Rocks are available through us toy and other vendors....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Pictures for big book The Most Important Thing About Magnets
Pictures for big book The Most Important Thing About Magnets
these pictures can be used with the big book...
By Ms. Claudia
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Parts of a Cell Jeopardy
Parts of a Cell Jeopardy
This jeopardy game reviews the concepts of the parts of a cell with students. Students will have fun competing in teams to solve the questions!...
By Olivia
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Difference between Heat and Temperature demonstration
Difference between Heat and Temperature demonstration
This is a mind boggling demostration to do with students. By using water at three different temperatures you can show the difference between heat a...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

FREE! 5 Senses Graphic Organizer for Primary
FREE! 5 Senses Graphic Organizer for Primary
Use this simple graphic organizer to check students' understanding of the 5 senses in the primary grades. Students can draw or cut out pictures to ...
By Anna Colley
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Letter Scramble Worksheet with Key
Scientific Method Letter Scramble Worksheet with Key
Scientific Method Letter Scramble Worksheet with Key. Applicable to all branches of science, to the process of science and to science inquiry. By ...
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

Newton's Three Laws Printable Game
Newton's Three Laws Printable Game
Students love this whole-class game because winning involves equal parts knowledge and luck! This game requires very little teacher prep, but loads...
By Mrs. Wright
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Fighting disease true false game
Fighting disease true false game
Active true false game covering the topic of fighting disease. Students must read the statements and move to the side of the room they choose (true...
By Joanne Holloway
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Bill Nye Questions-Energy-15 Questions, key, SCIENCE KARAOKE
Bill Nye Questions-Energy-15 Questions, key, SCIENCE KARAOKE
This is a 15 question worksheet to be used when viewing the Bill Nye The Science Guy video entitled Energy. The questions are in order and there i...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

MythBusters Video Study Guide
MythBusters Video Study Guide
Learn or review the scientific method by watching an episode of Discovery Channel's MythBusters series. The show entertains, yet teaches about foll...
By Coach Dyer
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lab Report Guidelines
Lab Report Guidelines
This form is great for use as an introduction to writing lab reports and also as a reminder of what older students should be looking to do in every...
By Stacy Boyle
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Subject: Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Inquiry Skills and Analyzing Data Worksheet
Science Inquiry Skills and Analyzing Data Worksheet
This is a worksheet I created to assess my students' understanding of reading bar graphs and scientific inquiry skills. There are 10 multiple choic...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Water Crystals Lab
Water Crystals Lab
In this basic chemistry lab, students investigate the hydration of sodium polyacrylate "water crystals" and learn and practice mole and molecular m...
By Christopher Bires
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Unit Plan - Scientific Method
Unit Plan - Scientific Method
This is a unit plan that contains learning standards (from NY State that are aligned with national standards). It contains succinct explanations o...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Literacy in Science - Life Processes Vocab Worksheet
Literacy in Science - Life Processes Vocab Worksheet
Use this worksheet with students who are reading at an elementary grade level. This could be helpful for struggling students. First, have them ma...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Biology, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lesson Plan - Intro to Body Systems (Grade five)
Lesson Plan - Intro to Body Systems (Grade five)
This one day lesson plan introduces students to the parts that make up a system in the human body. Mini-quiz for terms also available on my page....
By Jaime Somers
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Subject: Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

properties of substances
properties of substances
15 slides including an engaging scenario, vocabulary cards, data charts, graphic organizers, and guiding questions for your study of different subs...
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Week


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

Elementary Science Question Bank - Properties of Matter (4 - 7)
Elementary Science Question Bank - Properties of Matter (4 - 7)
This document contains over 30 pages of multiple choice and extended response questions all about the basic properties of matter. This is designed...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

gravity posters
gravity posters
demonstrate the difference between gravity, density, mass, and weight with these fully-colored posters....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Water Science Guide
Water Science Guide
This science study guide on Water is designed for 2nd, 3rd or 4th graders. It combines hands on science activities so students can better understan...
By Mrs. Grauer
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States of Matter Science Lesson Plan-1st-3rd grade
States of Matter Science Lesson Plan-1st-3rd grade
This hands-on science lesson plan is designed to help students learn about the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties...
By Jessica Jung
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Subject: Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes

Codominance and Blood Types: Punnett Square Generator
Codominance and Blood Types: Punnett Square Generator
This PowerPoint is a student centered activity that allows students generate Punnett squares for crosses between subjects which demonstrates the co...
By Patrick Haney
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Matter and Its Properties: Unit Test
Matter and Its Properties: Unit Test
Includes Test, Test Key, Review, and Periodic Table...
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Forms of Energy Study Guide
Forms of Energy Study Guide
Students can answer the questions about forms of energy as they study to prepare for standardized testing. This study guide goes along very well wi...
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The Scientific Method: My printer doesn't work!
The Scientific Method: My printer doesn't work!
A fun, easy way to explain the Scientific method while applying it to an everyday situation. This Power Point presentation will get your students e...
By Helen Arce
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Classifying Living Things: Study Guide
Classifying Living Things: Study Guide
This study guide corresponds with my powerpoint titled: Classifying Living Things: Finding Order in Diversity through Taxonomy Thank you So m...
By Bj
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Subject: General Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A