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Changes in States of Matter Poster Project Science Research Activity

By Elly Thorsen

Use this science poster project with your upper elementary or middle school science students to learn about or reinforce the ideas of changes in states of matter, also called phase changes. Students choose one of the changes in states of matter

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

$4.00

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Physical and Chemical Changes Card Sorting Activity

By Elly Thorsen

Your middle school science or upper elementary students will use this card sorting activity to practice physical and chemical changes. In the activity, students first define physical and chemical changes and then classify 16 examples of changes (8

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

$4.50

365

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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Worksheet

By Elly Thorsen

This middle school physical science worksheet gives students practice with elements, compounds, and mixtures. There are four parts to the two-page worksheet. Part one is identifying the types of matter using pictures of atoms. Part two is

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Chemistry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.00

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Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures Card Sorting Activity

By Elly Thorsen

Perfect for your middle school or upper elementary science class, this physical science card sorting activity has twenty cards for students to sort into piles of heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous mixtures. A student activity sheet is included

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.50

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Changes in States of Matter Comic Project

By Elly Thorsen

In this fun project, students create a comic to show their understanding of one of the changes in states of matter (melting, freezing, condensation, vaporization, sublimation, or deposition). This resource includes directions, a student checklist,

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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$4.00

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Changes in States of Matter Stations: A Phase Change Activity

By Elly Thorsen

Practice the changes in states of matter in your middle school science classroom with these physical science stations. This activity can function as a practice, a review, or an assessment about phase changes. Station questions include defining,

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Laboratory, Task Cards

$5.50

189

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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Card Sorting Activity

By Elly Thorsen

This physical science activity helps students understand the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures. They classify sixteen cards into piles of elements, compounds, and mixtures. Then they complete their student activity sheet to show

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

$4.50

122

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Changes in States of Matter BUNDLE: Phase Changes Unit for Middle School Science

By Elly Thorsen

Here's your changes in states of matter unit for your middle school science classroom! Melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation, and sublimation are the phase changes covered in this bundle. You will save yourself a ton of planning time while

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$41.75

$30.00

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Changes in States of Matter Card Sorting Activity

By Elly Thorsen

This activity has students sort cards into the changes in states of matter. (Freezing, melting, vaporization, condensation, and sublimation are included.) Kinesthetic learners, SPED students, and ELL students especially benefit from this sorting

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

$4.50

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Physical and Chemical Changes Poster Project

By Elly Thorsen

There are two different options of poster projects in this resource. In the first poster project, students make a poster about either physical changes or chemical changes. In the second poster project, students make a poster about both physical and

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Posters, Rubrics

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Changes in States of Matter Worksheet (Phase Changes)

By Elly Thorsen

This changes in states of matter worksheet is two pages long and has a variety of questions about phase changes. Use it to review, practice, or assess students' understanding of melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation, and sublimation. The

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.00

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Physical and Chemical Changes Odd One Out Worksheet

By Elly Thorsen

This one page worksheet will give your students practice with physical and chemical changes. It involves critical thinking skills and will challenge your students. The questions are arranged from easiest to hardest. Each question has a circle with

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.00

106

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Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet BUNDLE

By Elly Thorsen

This bundle has four middle school physical science worksheets about physical and chemical changes. The worksheets are perfect for your matter unit and can be used as homework assignments, in-class activities, or assessments. The worksheets are

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Lesson

$8.25

$6.00

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Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Mixtures Worksheet

By Elly Thorsen

This worksheet can be used as an in-class assignment, homework, or an assessment. It has three parts and a total of fifteen questions. The first part has students read informational text and answer four questions about it. The second part has

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (5.66 MB)

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Changes in States of Matter Odd One Out Worksheet

By Elly Thorsen

This one page worksheet will give your students practice with the changes in states of matter (melting, freezing, condensation, vaporization, and sublimation). It involves critical thinking skills and will challenge your students. The questions are

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.83 MB)

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Changes in States of Matter Interactive Notebook Pages

By Elly Thorsen

In this resource there are two different Interactive Notebook pages. The first page has Part One of the notes which includes an overview of changes in states of matter along with melting and freezing. The second page has Part Two of the notes which

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Outlines, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

$3.50

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Physical and Chemical Changes BIG BUNDLE

By Elly Thorsen

This physical science bundle for middle school science includes a card sorting activity, three interactive notebook pages, four worksheets, a poster project, a Boom Deck, and an assessment about physical and chemical changes. Click on the links

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$35.00

$27.50

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Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Mixtures BUNDLE

By Elly Thorsen

This middle school physical science bundle about heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous mixtures includes two interactive notebook pages, a set of eight bell ringers, a card sorting activity, a BOOM Deck, an activity, a PowerPoint, three worksheets,

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$32.50

$25.00

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Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet for Middle School Science

By Elly Thorsen

This middle school physical science worksheet can be used as an in-class activity, a homework assignment, make up work, a sub plan, or an assessment. It has three sections with five questions each. The first section involves a reading comprehension

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (6.23 MB)

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Physical Science Card Sorting Activity BUNDLE

By Elly Thorsen

This bundle includes four different physical science card sorting activities for your middle school or upper elementary classroom. Each card sort includes directions, cards, a student activity sheet, and an answer key. The following topics are

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

$18.00

$13.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught English, social studies, physical education, reading, and science in kindergarten through eighth grade. I have experience teaching in a variety of school settings (rural, open school, urban, and education centers) in South Dakota, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and, most recently, South Korea. My favorite teaching experiences come from 2011-2014 when I taught 7th grade science and had a chance to develop my resources and try a variety of strategies with my students. I LOVE working with middle school students and enjoy all the fun ways to teach science.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe my teaching style is mostly a reflection of five influential teachers I had growing up. To learn more about who I am as a teacher, please read my blog posts about my teachers and how they impacted me. Teacher One: Elementary School, Teacher Two: Middle School, Teacher Three: High School, Teacher Four: Graduate School, Teacher Five: Life

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended the University of South Dakota and achieved my Elementary Education degree in 2009. Immediately after graduating I began and completed my Masters in Technology for Education and Training during my first year of teaching.

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To learn more about me, my teaching methods, and my store please take a look at my blog, Facebook page, and Pinterest boards.

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Measurement, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies - History, EFL - ESL - ELD, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Professional Development, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, For All Subjects, Engineering

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