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Heat Experiment
Heat Experiment
This is a heat experiment project that is completed at home (most likely). Students would need to have a good idea of insulators in order to comp...
By Elementary Lesson Plans
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Subject: Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Scientific Process- Simple Science Experiments
Scientific Process- Simple Science Experiments
Teach your students the Scientific process using these five hands-on and interactive science experiments. These experiments integrate other science...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: Basic Principles, Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Simple Machines Marshmallow Catapult Lab Experiment - Newton's Laws
Simple Machines Marshmallow Catapult Lab Experiment - Newton's Laws
Really fun way to teach simple machines, levers, and Newton's Laws. This is a lesson plan with the full description of how to make marshmallow cata...
By Schoolrocks
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Acid, Base, Indicator, pH calculations Rev Activity - Cocktail Chatter
Acid, Base, Indicator, pH calculations Rev Activity - Cocktail Chatter
I developed this SIOP cooperative activity when my students were struggling with acids, bases, indicators, and pH calculations. Students are giv...
By Kelly Wedding
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

The Periodic Table Review Powerpoint Presentation
The Periodic Table Review Powerpoint Presentation
This powerpoint can be used as a review of the periodic table. This powerpoint includes charts containing the element name, the element symbol, th...
By Wes Weems
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Star Sizes & Classes SURFFDOGGY
Star Sizes & Classes SURFFDOGGY
(9 pages) Most of our students are surprised to see the great differences in size between stars. Of special interest is the size of our Sun compare...
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: 90 Minutes

Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds Using the Stock System
Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds Using the Stock System
This is a Power Point presentation which teaches students how to write formulas from the name of the compound....
By Karen Randazzo
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Weather Unit Flip Charts
Weather Unit Flip Charts
This set can be used in a K-2 classroom as part of a daily weather routine or as part of a weather unit. There is a chart to record the weather us...
By Cathy's Collections
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Subject: Graphing, Measurement, Physical Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 3 Weeks

Lab Understanding Force, Weight, and Newton
Lab Understanding Force, Weight, and Newton
This lab is an introduction to the physics terms force, weight and Newton. This lab perfectly demonstrates for the middle school science student h...
By Jjms
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes

Does mass affect Friction? - Lesson Plan Guide and Grading Rubric
Does mass affect Friction? - Lesson Plan Guide and Grading Rubric
This is the second 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

Balancing Equations Worksheet
Balancing Equations Worksheet
This is a worksheet on balancing chemical equations. This is a worksheet that you would want to use very early in the teaching unit as all of thes...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Study Guide for Matter Test 2
Study Guide for Matter Test 2
I created this as a study guide for an 8th grade physical science class. It is a follow up to my first study guide over this topic. It provides a r...
By Brooke Jones
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Subject: Chemistry, Basic Principles, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: Lifelong Tool

It's ELEMENTary Periodic Table Project
It's ELEMENTary Periodic Table Project
Students use their interests (practical, analytical or creative) to complete a project using food and the periodic table. ...
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Subject: Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Properties of Fluids, Types of Mixtures and Physical/Chemical Change
Properties of Fluids, Types of Mixtures and Physical/Chemical Change
This is a test review for my Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) class. It covers the 3 main properties of fluids (viscosity, buoyancy, and dens...
By Emma Leigh
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Heat Transfer Quiz and labs
Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Heat Transfer Quiz and labs
This is a 100+ Slide PowerPoint with built-in visual quiz with answers about Convection, Conduction, and Radiation. Three great hands-on lab activi...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Bill Nye Heat Video Questions
Bill Nye Heat Video Questions
This 12 question worksheet provides a way for students to follow along with the Bill Nye Heat video. The questions are all fill-in the-blank. The v...
By Jjms
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Subject: Science, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Speed and Velocity Review Worksheet
Speed and Velocity Review Worksheet
A nice, simple review of motion, speed, velocity, and acceleration. Students will practice calculating speed, velocity, and acceleration from ques...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Physical Science, Physics, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Chemistry Honors Final BYOJeopardy
Chemistry Honors Final BYOJeopardy
Jeopardy-like board that I use for reviewing with an 10th/11th grade honors Chemistry course. To open the board, unzip the file and then double-cli...
By Wolfe
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes

Measurement Carousal
Measurement Carousal
This is a carousal activity for doing unit to unit measurements in a science or math classroom. Students will rotate through 6 stations using metr...
By Chemteacher55
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Subject: Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Chemistry Matching Quiz with Key
Chemistry Matching Quiz with Key
Chemistry Matching Quiz with Key. Applicable to science, physical science and basic chemistry. By Derrick Neill....
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Chem Chart 2 Charticus Gigantica SURFFDOGGY
Chem Chart 2 Charticus Gigantica SURFFDOGGY
(12 pages) Here’s a great way to engage students in a subject that some might dread - chemistry! We have students work in pairs to cut out the t...
By Chapman Ohearn
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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...
By Educator Super Store
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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