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Rolling into Motion Centers
Rolling into Motion Centers
This .ZIP file contains directions for 4 centers: Acceleration & Mass, Velocity, Gravity and Friction. These can be printed in color and laminated ...
By Science Matters!
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Subject: Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Weather Tornado Superoutbreak 1 SURFFDOGGY
Weather Tornado Superoutbreak 1 SURFFDOGGY
(18 pages) A very fun hands-on activity in which students cut, paste, and assemble a giant map of the historic 1974 tornado super outbreak. More th...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Meteorology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Matter Posters
Matter Posters
This set of six posters is great for displaying on a bulletin board during a study of the states of matter. Included are colorful posters that def...
By Cheryl Ittig
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Mixtures & Solutions
Mixtures & Solutions
13 slide presentation - defines a mixture.Ways of separating mixtures, filtration,settling, evaporation. Solubility curve graph....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Earths Atmosphere PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
Earths Atmosphere PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan
This presentation Lesson Plan has 23 slides on the following topics: The Atmosphere, Structure of the Atmosphere, Weather, Air Temperature, Temp...
By Lisa Michalek
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Naming Compounds Notes Set
Naming Compounds Notes Set
These notes coincide with the Naming Compounds PowerPoint that is also available. They allow students to follow along with all 4 PowerPoints: Nami...
By Patrick Haney
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Types of Chemical Reactions notetaking guide
Types of Chemical Reactions notetaking guide
This worksheet can be used as a notetaking guide to ensure student engagment during powerpoint notes and lecture. Students may also use this as an...
By Shanna Malone
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Celestial Navigation 3 SURFFDOGGY
Celestial Navigation 3 SURFFDOGGY
(40 pages) This is a second practice activity and is a continuation from parts 1 and 2. Back in the day ... :) ... before GPS, ships navigated t...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Simple Machines 1 Week Unit--Primary
Simple Machines 1 Week Unit--Primary
Simple Machines unit with hands on experiements. Collect books to use for samples and information. Test included. Also Available: Set of 20...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Subject: Physical Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

"I Have, Who Has" Game Conservation of Energy: Work & Simple Machines
This is the renowned "I Have, Who Has" vocabulary review game for your class studying a unit on the conservation of energy: work and simple machine...
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Is friction affected by the surface type? - PowerPoint Lab Activity
Is friction affected by the surface type? - PowerPoint Lab Activity
This is the first in a 3 part lab series dealing with Friction, but it can be used as a standalone activity. Students will be using spring scales ...
By Lauren Mcvey
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Subject: Science, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Sound Test with key
Sound Test with key
Sound Test with key. Mixture of questions similar to style found on many standardized tests. Applicable to introductory chapter on characteristics ...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Moon Phase Practice part 1 SURFFDOGGY
Moon Phase Practice part 1 SURFFDOGGY
Cooperative/interactive activity for learning and understanding phases of the moon. Sixteen practice stations, answer sheet, answer key, and teache...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Heat Energy Lab (Thermal mechanical)
Heat Energy Lab (Thermal mechanical)
Four page lab with two different experiments. One is on "how much heat energy is in a small and large beaker of water and the other is on the condu...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Science, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Don't Go Changing Lab
Don't Go Changing Lab
A lab where students will observe phase change. Requires items that you can find at your local supermarket. Includes Pre-assessment and lab sheet. ...
By Jessi C
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Subject: Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Matter and its Observable Properties
Matter and its Observable Properties
This product is classroom ready. The National science standards are included along with a teacher resource page and vocabulary list of words. The l...
By Doug Geis
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Subject: Physical Science, Science, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

How Do I Know Its New?
How Do I Know Its New?
Students will use cabbage juice to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred using baking soda, vinegar, and then comparing it with water....
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour
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Star Systems 2 SURFFDOGGY
Star Systems 2 SURFFDOGGY
(8 pages) The idea of multiple star systems came from observations and from data. Observations that a star’s brightness changed, and data that me...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Physics Laws & Equations Worksheet Set with Keys
Physics Laws & Equations Worksheet Set with Keys
Physics Laws & Equations Worksheet Set with Keys. Includes fill-in, crossword, matching quiz and wordsearch. Applicable to science, general scienc...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Density Problems (Liquids)  De-4
Density Problems (Liquids) De-4
In this worksheet, students solve five different problems determining the densities of liquids. At the top of the worksheet, students write the for...
By Bluebird Teaching Materials
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Bill Nye Phases of Matter Video Sheet
Bill Nye Phases of Matter Video Sheet
A sheet with 20 questions that students can fill in while watching the Bill Nye Phases of Matter video. Worksheet is formatted as a grid, where st...
By Nicolle Belesimo
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Subject: Science, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Electricity & Electroscope Internet Activity
Electricity & Electroscope Internet Activity
This activity has detailed instructions for students to watch animations and visualize the building of simple series and parallel circuits. Studen...
By Angela Holley
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Easy Science Experiments:  Understanding Air Friction
Easy Science Experiments: Understanding Air Friction
A fantastic experiment that asks students to "design" their own experiment to answer the question "How does shape affect the speed of falling objec...
By Meghan Mathis
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Subject: Science, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Modeling Crystal Solids Activity
Modeling Crystal Solids Activity
A great lab to demonstrate that crystal solids are made of alternating, repeating patterns! Students make "crystals" out of marshmallows and tooth...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Measuring & Calculating Volume Worksheet
Measuring & Calculating Volume Worksheet
7 questions/one page. Students are given measurements of a block and calculate volume - and other volume problems. Two graduated cylinder problem. ...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Starchy Food Test Chart
Starchy Food Test Chart
A great science experiment for the primary grades is to do a starch test. This is a great activity to add to your lesson plans close to Thanksgivin...
By Lisa @ Farm Fresh
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Subject: Thanksgiving, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Atoms Review Worksheet
Atoms Review Worksheet
This Review Worksheet covers the following topics: Percent Composition Molar Mass Isotopes and the definitions of Avogrado's number, protons, n...
By Rebekah Branka
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Bouncing Light
Bouncing Light
A Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) that tackles the Law of Reflection in Physics...
By Rejarol
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Subject: Physics, Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Crossword Puzzle - Phase Changes in Matter  (5 - 9)
Crossword Puzzle - Phase Changes in Matter (5 - 9)
Use this eleven item crossword puzzle in your intermediate level science classroom to help your students learn about phase changes and states of ma...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Lab - Air is Matter
Lab - Air is Matter
Use this lab to introduce the idea to your students that air is matter. Although invisible and seemingly weightless, air is matter and therefore h...
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Moon Phase Practice part 5 SURFFDOGGY
Moon Phase Practice part 5 SURFFDOGGY
(22 pages) This is the final step in our Moon Phase practice sequence. Students describe moon appearance, identify moon phase, and determine moonri...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Introduction to Conductors and Insulators
Introduction to Conductors and Insulators
This is a Smartboard lesson that introduces conductors and insulators to science explorers. Lesson includes Word document that students use to foll...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Special Education, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Gems Guide: Of Cabbages and Chemistry
Gems Guide: Of Cabbages and Chemistry
Students explore acids and bases using the special indicator properties of red cabbage juice. The color-change game Presto Change-O helps students ...
By Dawn Hinterberger
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 0-924886-28-5

Finding 4 Billion-year old meterorites, asteroids, star dust
Finding 4 Billion-year old meterorites, asteroids, star dust
Students construct, collect, and study micrometeriotites. They discover that some of the dust that is being blown by the wind and collecting on-we...
By Ray Nichol
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Subject: Astronomy, Environment, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Notes for Mass & Volume
Notes for Mass & Volume
One page notes that decribes Mass and Volume. Students fill in the blank. These notes lead to Density. Please check out my density notes, problems ...
By Lesson Universe
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Physics Laws & Equations Wordsearch with Key
Physics Laws & Equations Wordsearch with Key
Physics Laws & Equations Wordsearch with Key. Applicable to science, general science, physical science and physics. By Derrick Neill....
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Naming compounds
Naming compounds
13 slides teaching how to write and name ionic and covalent compounds....
By Ms. Science
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Physical Science Formula Card (for Equations)
Physical Science Formula Card (for Equations)
This is a "card" to printed on cardstock that will contain several formulas/equations that one learns in a Physical Science course. Examples such a...
By Katie Titus
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Waves Word Search Puzzle with key
Waves Word Search Puzzle with key
Waves Word search puzzle with answer key. Good companion to textbook chapter on Waves or for review to prepare for quizzes. Covers terms like refle...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Physics, Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Physical Science Lab Book
Physical Science Lab Book
This is a compilation of 20 labs (list is in the preview) that I have rewritten for my physical Science class. Each lab has a cover page with hints...
By Science Guy
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Geological Time Scale Lesson Plans and Teacher Notes
Geological Time Scale Lesson Plans and Teacher Notes
Geological Time Scale Lesson Plans and Teacher Notes for a hands-on active inquiry based classroom, including time scale introduction, time scale l...
By Brian Seymour
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Chemistry and Physics Posters (46, edittable)
Chemistry and Physics Posters (46, edittable)
A collection of 46 chemistry and physics formula posters in Word (doc) format ready to be printed, enlarged, colored, altered, etc. Some of these ...
By Christopher Bires
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Hands On Magnet Unit
Hands On Magnet Unit
This unit contains several lab activities that students can cooperatively work together to learn about magnets. There is also an activity to start ...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Physical Science, Science, Special Education Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Atoms for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Atoms for grades 6, 7, and 8.
This 23 slide power point presentation describes matter, the atom, the subatomic particles (the proton, neutron, and electron), atomic numbers, ato...
By Ross Edwards
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Subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Star Elements Cards 2 SURFFDOGGY
Star Elements Cards 2 SURFFDOGGY
(26 pages) This is a second set of large flash cards for learning atomic numbers, mass, neutrons, etc. The 22 elements in this set are different fr...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 55 Minutes

Physical Science Review Jeopardy Powerpoint
Physical Science Review Jeopardy Powerpoint
Five catagories with four questions each. Catagories are: Lab Safety, Scientific Process, Forces, measurement, and laws of motion. Has a count down...
By Lesson Universe
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Decomposition Reactions Notes (chemical change smart board)
Decomposition Reactions Notes (chemical change smart board)
One page notes that shows how a compound breaks into two elements. Illustrates it with dancers. Great for 8th grade but can be used for HS Chem too...
By Lesson Universe
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Properties of Matter -
Properties of Matter - "Who Needs the Textbook?" (9 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: Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Chemistry Matter Bingo
Chemistry Matter Bingo
A fun way to review Matter in high school is to have students play a bingo game. They can work individually, pairs, or even teams. This is a grea...
By Lynn Prescott
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

How Many Atoms Thick is a Zinc Coating?
How Many Atoms Thick is a Zinc Coating?
Metals are often coated with a layer of zinc to prevent corrosion. Items that have been galvanized will not corrode as easily and will last much l...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 55 Minutes