Dr Dave's Science
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After obtaining a doctorate in Microbiology, I decided to become a teacher because I loved kids. My store is based on having over 25 years’ experience teaching science at the elementary, middle, secondary, and college levels. I have taught pre-K science, college science, and nearly every grade level in-between! I strive to make resources that both teachers and students appreciate and that lead to real, meaningful learning.
I have been a consultant for the Columbia University School, have presented multiple times at national and regional NSTA conferences, and have written highly rated science curriculums. I have also taught elementary, secondary, and graduate science methods classes in a college teacher education program. I am the author of the Dr. Dave’s Science Teaching Manuals, a series of instructional manuals for elementary, middle, and secondary science teachers. I currently teach online science classes and am constantly upgrading and creating new science education resources.
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8th Grade Science NGSS Test Prep Independent Work and Practice Tests
A no-prep science review packet of (12) four-page practice tests for an NGSS-based 8th grade science test. Each 4-page set contains a mixture of physical science, earth science, and life science questions. The tests are rich with images, graphs and data tables. Upgrade July 2023 - Added two more tests for a new total of twelve. No price increase! The format and questions align to NGSS and many 8th grade state standardized science tests including the California Science Test CAST, Arkansas Atlas
6th - 9th
General Science, Science
Punnett Square Practice Worksheets Genetics and Heredity Activity
All the practice Punnett squares problems you could ever want when teaching about meiosis and genetic crosses. This resource provides problems that are grouped into categories, including worksheets for plants animals humans blood typing sex-linked pungent Punnett square worksheet. there is also a 10-question multiple choice review sheet that could be used as an assessment. This activity is also part of a Full Genetics BundleTerms of Use Copyright © Dr. Dave’s Science. All rights reserved by au
6th - 10th
Biology, Math, Science
Genetics and Heredity, Inherited Traits Activity NGSS 3-LS3-1
A fun and engaging introduction to genetics activity showing how physical traits are inherited. In this activity there are ten inheritable traits that students flip a coin to determine if the trait comes from their mother or father. Students then make and color their puppy based on the inherited traits. The results show how the offspring look similar to their parents but not identical. There is the opportunity for math integration as well. Since there are 10 total traits that are inherited, th
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Also included in: Genetics and Heredity Activity Unit Bundle Elementary Science Curriculum
5th Grade Science NGSS Test Prep and Independent Study Review Practice Tests
the atlas testA no-prep science review packet of (12) four-page practice tests for an NGSS-based 5th grade science test, covering grades 3-5 science. Each 4-page set contains a mixture of physical science, earth science, and life science questions. The questions are rich with images, data tables and graphs. Check out the preview! Upgraded Mar 2023 (added 2 more tests) No prep, just print and go! The format and questions align to NGSS and many 5th grade state standardized science tests includin
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
Tides Graph and Table Activity Ocean Tides Worksheets and Charts
A set of four graph and data table worksheets when studying the tides. There are two reading tide graph worksheets, a reading data table worksheet associated with the phases of the moon, and a graphing activity where students construct a line graph using tidal data. All come with answer keys. Ocean and Marine Biology ResourcesTerms of Use Copyright © Dr. Dave’s Science. All rights reserved by author. This product is strictly for individual use and may not be copied or given to other teachers. C
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Graphing, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar System Activities Worksheet Unit Bundle Inner Outer Planets
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Resources Activities Worksheets
A set of printable worksheets on the topic of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Simply download and print the resources below! Identification worksheet using colorful clip art. Students name the energy source and identify it as renewable or nonrenewable. Identify that energy crossword puzzle. There are two versions of the 15-clue crossword which allows you to differentiate the assignment. Answer key included. Comparative table where the advantages and disadvantages of different energ
6th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-3
Stars and Constellation Coordinate Graphing
A fabulous way to integrate science and math when studying stars and constellations! Students construct a constellation plot of the winter and summer skies through coordinate graphing. The region of the sky seen during the winter is a particularly excellent area to study as it is home to many easy-to-identify constellations and interesting stars. This constellation map includes Sirius (the brightest star), Rigel, Betelgeuse, the Pleiades, and more. The summer plot includes Hercules, Draco, Urs
4th - 8th
Astronomy, Math, Science
Also included in: Outer Space Bundle Stars and Constellations
8th Grade Science Test Prep NGSS Data Tables Graphs, Independent Work Data
A huge collection of 38 science graphing activities from all my middle school science units. Great for 8th grade science test prep review, data analysis, or can be used for your science sub plans and substitute lesson plans. Here is the perfect resource to help your students become experts in graphing! Covers life, earth, and physical science topics. Over 110 pages, the packet is a collection of ready-to-go practice graphing worksheets and data tables sure to help your students master graphing
6th - 8th
Graphing, Science
Skeletal System Activity and the Pasta Skeleton Halloween Science
Anatomy and physiology project where students create a model of the human skeleton using pasta! All the major bones of the human skeleton can be represented. The materials and supplies are simple and cheap and tips are given to run the activity. The grading rubric for the model is provided. The labels for the bones are also included for students to cut and paste. Perfect when studying human body systems, the skeletal system, or just fun as a Halloween science activity! This resource also contai
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Anatomy, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.7.13.A
Also included in: Halloween Science Activities Experiment Worksheets Bundle
5th Grade Science Test Prep NGSS Science Review, Data Tables and Graphing
A huge collection of 37 science graphing activities from all my elementary science units. Great for 4th and 5th grade science review, an independent work packet, or as a folder for science substitute lesson plans. Here is the perfect resource to help your students become experts in graphing! Covers life, earth and physical science topics. The packet is a collection of ready-to-go practice graphing worksheets and data tables sure to help your students master graphing skills. Some of the scienc
3rd - 5th
Graphing, Science
Earthquake Activity Worksheet, P and S Seismic Waves Earth Science Curriculum
How big was that earthquake? The worksheet is a measuring activity where students must precisely measure the height of peaks on a seismogram and correlate this measurement to the Richter scale value of the earthquake. Accuracy counts! The answer key is provided. This packet also provides the student sheet for a bar graph that plots the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in the world. Graph paper is included. Finally, a 15 clue crossword puzzle is included that comes with and without a word
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Measurement, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum Earthquake Tectonic Plates Bundle Worksheets
Weather Worksheets Chart Maps Graph and Data Tables
A set of six worksheets on weather. The worksheets contain general weather review, precipitation and temperature graphs, data table questions, simple weather maps, hurricane worksheet. All answer keys included. NGSS alignedSet of Weather Map WorksheetsTerms of Use Copyright © Dr. Dave’s Science. All rights reserved by author including copyrighted images. This product is strictly for individual use and may not be copied for other teachers. The file may not be edited or modified in any way and m
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Graphing, Science
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
Respiratory System Activities and Lung Capacity
Students love this activity when teaching about the respiration system! Directions are provided to run an activity that uses balloons to measure the capacity of student’s lungs. Student’s are quite interested in measuring their own normal and maximum lung capacity. There is integrated math that goes along with this activity: measuring, averaging, and graphing. This resource contains the following: Student activity sheet with graph paperRespiratory system crossword puzzle Color the alveoliGraphi
6th - 10th
Anatomy, Measurement, Science
Also included in: Respiratory System Activities Bundle Lung Anatomy, Task Cards Worksheets
Thanksgiving Science STEM Activity Candy Corn Boats
Some fun, hands-on Halloween science with a STEM aspect! Students build boats out of aluminum foil that will hold their cargo: candy corns! There are solid engineering and surface area aspects to this activity when students compare a small 4x4 cm boat to a larger 8x8 cm boat. You could also hold a contest to see which larger boat holds the must number of candy corns! All the science behind the activity is explained and extension ideas are offered. The result table is provided that includes a sma
2nd - 6th
Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Thanksgiving Candy Corn Activities Reading Comprehension Math Worksheets
Epicenter and Earthquakes Activity NGSS MS-ESS3-2 Earth Science Curriculum
A fantastic measuring activity for earthquake epicenters. Students first learn that seismographs from three different locations are needed in order to find the location of an epicenter on the worksheets. Based on the differences in P and S wave arrival times, students read the distance from the epicenter from a distance/time graph. They then use a map scale to draw circles around each of the three cities with the correct radii to find the epicenter. The activity requires the availability of comp
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum Earthquake Tectonic Plates Bundle Worksheets
Famous Scientist Printable Posters Bulletin Board Décor Einstein Newton Galileo
This resource contains 27 full-page printable posters of famous, important, and diverse scientists with a brief description of their accomplishments. Includes historical, important women, current, and African American scientists. The posters use real images (no clip art). The posters look great on a classroom wall or bulletin boards. Use for a scientist of the week display! For a one-time print and longevity, it is recommended that the posters are laminated. Scientists represented:1. Albert Ein
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Science, World History
Six Kingdoms of Life Activity Worksheets and Instructional Resources
A useful packet for teaching the Six Kingdoms. The activities help students learn the fundamental differences between animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and archaea. The diagrams themselves make very attractive additions for a bulletin board! The resource contains the following. 1. The templates for the cut and paste activity are all provided and students can choose from different cutout images so that all of the projects don’t look the same. The templates give you the option of differ
5th - 8th
Biology, Science
Scientific Method Worksheets Quiz Review Activity
A set of five review worksheets focusing on the scientific method. Most of the worksheets contain a graph or data table that are used to answer questions. The questions focus on independent and dependent variables and other aspects of the scientific method. There is also a 10-question multiple choice quiz included. Answer keys included. These worksheets are part of a Scientific Method BundleTerms of UseCopyright © Dr. Dave’s Science. All rights reserved by author. This product is strictly for
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Valentines Day Science Sweetheart Science Conversation Hearts
Real Valentines Day science is presented in this bundle of hands-on activities that use conversation hearts, or sweethearts! The packet comes with all procedures, result tables, and scientific explanations for each activity. Teacher information and student activity sheets included. Each experiment can be a stand-alone assignment or can be incorporated into student’s science notebooks. Activities included in this ResourceSolubility and Observations of Candy Hearts in Water The Effect of Tempe
3rd - 6th
Science
The Digestive System Lab Activities, Stomach Skittles Science of Digestion
Studying the digestive system and looking for a hands-on lab activity? Because aspirin or ibuprofen can irritate the stomach, they are coated with an acid-resistant substance so that they can survive the acid environment of the stomach. The purpose of this activity is to simulate a pharmaceutical recipe to coat a “Skittle pill” so that it will not dissolve in acid. This is a fun, hands-on activity to run from a student point-of-view! The hands-on activity that follows has students experiment wi
6th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Also included in: Human Body Systems Activity Bundle PowerPoints
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About the store
Experience
After obtaining a doctorate in Microbiology, I decided to become a teacher because I loved kids. My store is based on having over 25 years’ experience teaching science at the elementary, middle, secondary, and college levels. I have taught pre-K science, college science, and nearly every grade level in-between! I strive to make resources that both teachers and students appreciate and that lead to real, meaningful learning.
I have been a consultant for the Columbia University School, have presented multiple times at national and regional NSTA conferences, and have written highly rated science curriculums. I have also taught elementary, secondary, and graduate science methods classes in a college teacher education program. I am the author of the Dr. Dave’s Science Teaching Manuals, a series of instructional manuals for elementary, middle, and secondary science teachers. I currently teach online science classes and am constantly upgrading and creating new science education resources.
Teaching style
Hands-on, inquiry-based, and student-friendly science. Students love to learn science!
Awards & shining teacher moments
• Awarded Busch Predoctoral Fellowship, Rutgers U
• Awarded Geraldine Dodge Educational Fellowship
• Rated as master teacher
My own education history
PhD Microbiology, Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ 10/88
MS Microbiology, Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ 5/85
BS Forest Biology, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 5/82
Graduated Magna cum laude
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