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Nature of Science: Mystery Cubes
Nature of Science: Mystery Cubes
This guided inquiry gives students the opportunity to work and think as a team of scientists as they solve a mystery. Through a hands-on group acti...
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Three States of Matter-Review Sheet & Quiz (with keys)
Three States of Matter-Review Sheet & Quiz (with keys)
This product contains a review sheet and quiz (with keys) that cover the characteristics of solids, liquids and gases. The review sheet contai...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lab Laboratory Safety Powerpoint and Notes for Teacher and Student
Lab Laboratory Safety Powerpoint and Notes for Teacher and Student
30 Slides! And Notes! Search Words: Laboratory, lab safety, lab safety rules, safety rules, science lab. As science teachers, it is our res...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, Back to School Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Unit
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Unit
This mini-unit comes with a PPT for each of Newton's 3 laws. It also comes with 2 labs (Newton's 1st Law, Newton's 3rd Law) and a centers lab (3 ce...
By Science Matters!
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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

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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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st 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...
By Science Etc.
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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

Academic Integrity guidelines (science specific)
Academic Integrity guidelines (science specific)
This Adobe acrobat (.pdf) file is a handout that I give my students at the beginning of the year. It outlines some "dos" and "don'ts" for getting h...
By Lanie
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Notes for Organizational Levels of Life
Notes for Organizational Levels of Life
The notes include a manipulative in which students cut out pictures that represent each level and place them on the worksheet before they view the ...
By Patrice Smith
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fossils Rock! Word Search with key
Fossils Rock! Word Search with key
Fossils Rock! Word search puzzle with key. Also sold as part of a 4 worksheet set. 20 vocabulary terms. Alternate puzzle for SpEd students. Good co...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Basic Principles, Environment Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Popcorn Mass Lab
Popcorn Mass Lab
This lab is very effective and utilizes multiple skills. Skills used during this lab include calculating mass, triple beam balance skills, graphing...
By Riki Campbell
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A

"Understanding Expressions in Science" 18x24 classroom poster
This 5400x7200 pixel file can be easily submitted to a local printer and made into an 18x24 glossy poster for classroom display. It can also be pri...
By Chard
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

UNIT SIX - HUMAN BIOLOGY (PART A)
UNIT SIX - HUMAN BIOLOGY (PART A)
This first seven lessons in this comprehensive eleven lesson unit introduce students to the anatomy and function of themajor organ systems of the h...
By Mark Handwerker
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Subject: Anatomy, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Week

Teaching the Water Cycle - Creative Drama and Hands on Lesson Plan
Teaching the Water Cycle - Creative Drama and Hands on Lesson Plan
Lesson plan. Students will be able to understand and identify the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in the water cycle by p...
By Emily Ray
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th Duration: 1 hour

Scientific Method Challenge Game
Scientific Method Challenge Game
This challenge game was created in powerpoint. It has 5 categories (Inference or Observation, Steps of the Method, Vocabulary, Quantitative or Qua...
By Alison Crotty
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Subject: Basic Principles, Biology, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

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

4 set All about Matter worksheets with keys
4 set All about Matter worksheets with keys
By Maura Bostwick Neill. 20 vocabulary terms including: chemical and physical properties and changes, density, gravity, volume and mass. Includes a...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Simple Electrical Circuit Inquiry
Simple Electrical Circuit Inquiry
This hands on activity gives student the opportunity to create simple circuits as well as test variables. This could be used as independent of par...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Science, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Measurement Lab
Measurement Lab
Lab activity that requires students to take measurement of distance, length, volume, and mass. ...
By Kimberly Emanuel
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Jnr Science - Physics - Forces
Jnr Science - Physics - Forces
Free related PowerPoint available with download. This work-booklet deals with Forces, Measurements, Friction and Gravity. Please enjoy. Jnr Scie...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 3 Weeks

Heart Rate Inquiry Lab
Heart Rate Inquiry Lab
This lab covers heart rate and has the student manipulate their own heart rate while designing their own experiment using the scientific method. T...
By Laurie Goodman
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days

SCIENCE - MATTER Periodic Table worksheet  with key
SCIENCE - MATTER Periodic Table worksheet with key
I use this worksheet to have my students discover the periodic table worksheet. For the first 20 elements they fill in the symbol, atomic number, ...
By Always Academic
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scientific Skills Test (measuring graphs inference )
Scientific Skills Test (measuring graphs inference )
Ten page test that I used for 8th grade physical science. I tests basic science skills, observation, inference, measuring, reading and understandin...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 50 Minutes

All about Atoms Crossword with answer key
All about Atoms Crossword with answer key
20 terms in crossword format, associated with atoms and atomic structures. Applicable to chemistry, general science and basic principles. Good comp...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Science Skills Unit Metric  Methods HW More 1500 Slide PowerPoint
Science Skills Unit Metric Methods HW More 1500 Slide PowerPoint
Teaching Duration = 4+ Weeks A 1500 slide PowerPoint presentation becomes the roadmap for an amazing learning experience. The unit is to large ...
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Weather Predicting Forcast Contest (fun activity)
Weather Predicting Forcast Contest (fun activity)
Students work in teams and predict the next days weather for a given city. The predict four vairables: low, high temp, liquid and snow precipitatio...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

States of matter Phases Change
States of matter Phases Change
Notebook lesson plan reviewing the changes of state and the processes such as freezing, melting, condensation, sublimation. Interactive media incl...
By Ms. Science
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Determining Speed and Velocity
Determining Speed and Velocity
A worksheet with six math problems for students to practice calculating speed and velocity....
By Nicolle Belesimo
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Cell Transport: Osmosis, Diffusion, Active and Passive Transport
Cell Transport: Osmosis, Diffusion, Active and Passive Transport
This is a really neat powerpoint that discusses the movement of molecules across the cell membrane....
By Emma Leigh
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Subject: Science, Biology, Basic Principles Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Fair K-5
Science Fair K-5
This is a great way to introduce the scientific method to younger children. It is a great way for children to talk in front of a group of people....
By Cara Pribula
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Subject: Basic Principles, Other (Science) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Ice Cube Science Labs, Set of Four
Ice Cube Science Labs, Set of Four
A set of four science labs using ice cubes! Great for when you are studying heat, insulation, etc. Melt an ice Cube Lab How Fast Can You Mel...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 4 Days

Does everything happen at the same speed?  LAB
Does everything happen at the same speed? LAB
Description: Students will examine how long sugar cubes dissolve in hot and cold water to compare how things happen at different rates. Flori...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Rubric - Basic Science Equipment Skills (9 - 12)
Rubric - Basic Science Equipment Skills (9 - 12)
This is a rubric that could be used to guide students as they learn how to use basic science equipment. Equipment covered includes the triple beam...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Tools PPT unit with activities
Science Tools PPT unit with activities
This unit is for one week and will allow students to explore the various scientific toold needed for science lab (forceps, dropper, thermometer, tw...
By Science Matters!
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Subject: General Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Doppler Effect Powerpoint Presentation (sound)
Doppler Effect Powerpoint Presentation (sound)
Nine slide presentation with great diagrams. Few words but great weblinks on the last slide that brings you to doppler shift demos. Good for physic...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Unit Exam - General Principles of Chemistry (5 - 9)
Unit Exam - General Principles of Chemistry (5 - 9)
This is a 50+ question unit exam on general chemistry. There are multiple choice, extended response, and graphing questions. Topics covered inclu...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Gummy Bear Lab Scientific Inquiry
Gummy Bear Lab Scientific Inquiry
Students practice scientific inquiry skills with a fun and easy experiment!...
By Di Teacher
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Drawing Bohr Atoms Worksheet( engery levels, elements)
Drawing Bohr Atoms Worksheet( engery levels, elements)
Two page worksheet very professional looking. Covers the number of electrons in each shell or engery level and the the students draw the atoms. Fan...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Arrange Taxonomy in Order with Smartboard
Arrange Taxonomy in Order with Smartboard
Students rearrange the order and check their answers to make sure it is the correct order of Taxonomy. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus...
By Ritasue29
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Cartesian Divers Labs, set of four
Cartesian Divers Labs, set of four
A set of four hands-on science labs using Cartesian Divers. There are instructions on how to make these divers on the internet or you can buy a ki...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 4 Days

Is a Lab or Safety Tool?
Is a Lab or Safety Tool?
It is a sorting activity with 48 pictures and 2 mats. Students need to sort the pictures deciding if the picture is a safety tool or a lab tool for...
By Maria Elena Morales
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Science Procedure: Observing How Water Freezes
Science Procedure: Observing How Water Freezes
This is a procedure that can be used with lower and upper elementary students. This procedure gives the "how to" and an observation worksheet and ...
By Amy Hodges
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

How Fast Does a Toy Car Move  LAB
How Fast Does a Toy Car Move LAB
Speed and velocity are related quantities. This lab and the next one will focus on those differences. Speed is a scalar quantity because it only ...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes

Lunch Food Taste Lab
Lunch Food Taste Lab
Use this document when exploring taste and the 5 senses. Students will use this worksheet to record their taste test observations after eating lunc...
By Canwork Learning
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Subject: Basic Principles, Science, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Experiment AH-HAs!
Science Experiment AH-HAs!
Welcome to the wonderful world of AH-HAs! This is a take-home science experiment for first and second grade students about the chemical reaction ...
By Miss Decarbo
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes

Matter and Change Jeopardy Review (elements, compounds, mixtures)
Matter and Change Jeopardy Review (elements, compounds, mixtures)
Search words: Matter, mass, volume, elements, compounds, mixtures, states of matter, solid, liquid, gas, physical change, chemical change, conserv...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Observing a Space Creature- Scientific Inquiry Skills
Observing a Space Creature- Scientific Inquiry Skills
This is a really fun activity to help reinforce the difference between inferences and observations. This is an excellent activity that helps stude...
By John Godwin
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

Science Skills: Applying the Scientific Method and Scientific Writing
Science Skills: Applying the Scientific Method and Scientific Writing
Teaching the science skills is of the utmost importance. If the skills are taught properly at the beginning of the school year, your students wil...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Science, Basic Principles, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour