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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Bundle | Critical Thinking & Argumentation
Supercharge your science instruction with this Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Ultimate Bundle—a powerhouse collection of 23 engaging resources designed to build essential argumentation and analytical skills in your middle school and early high school students. Save 25% and gain instant access to a wide variety of print and digital materials that align with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) while making CER instruction interactive, rigorous, and fun! What’s Included (23 Resource
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
Energy From The Sun (Light, Heat and Solar Energy) Powerpoint and Note-Taker
This is a 25 slide power point with animations that your students will love and includes a student note-takerefor your students to follow along with and can be cut and pasted into interactive notebooks. This power point lesson addresses the following guiding question: “What are light, solar and heat energy and how are they produced?” Your students will build deep knowledge about three important forms of energy all of which are produced by the Sun. The power point has excellent visuals and severa
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
The Science of Experimentation — Complete Unit Bundle PPT + Notes + Test + More
Science of Experimentation MEGA-BUNDLE Full Unit | Labs | Projects | PPT | Assessments | Data Analysis | NGSS & CCSS Aligned Unlock the scientific method like never before with this engaging, hands-on, ready-to-teach Science of Experimentation Mega-Bundle! Designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school science classrooms, this bundle empowers students to think like real scientists—by designing, testing, analyzing, and improving their own investigations. With over a dozen i
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 6.SP.B.5
, RST.6-8.3
+8
Animal Classification Power Point w/ Guided Notes! (S5L1.a)
Bring life science to life with this engaging 5th grade animal classification resource! Aligned with Georgia’s 2025–2026 science standards (S5L1.a), this comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through sorting animals into major groups — including vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish). This resource includes: ✅ Editable PowerPoint presentation (18 slides) ✅ Printable guided notes for students ( 1 Page) ✅ Built-in discussion and reflection prompts ✅ A
5th
Basic Principles
Wind and Hydroelectric Energy - Powerpoint and Notes
This a 28 slide power point with excellent animations. This guided lesson addresses the following guiding question: “How can moving water and air be sources of energy?” Your students will build a solid foundation in the alternative energy sources of wind energy and hydroelectric energy and how wind and water that possess kinetic energy can be excellent sources of electrical energy. This unit has excellent visuals and several different examples for them to learn from and think critically whether
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
Think Like a Scientist Article two Versions Modification for SWD/ELLs
Starting Lesson for Science/STEAM/STEM classroom Two versions - One unmodified and one modified to include dual language question prompts in English and Spanish, minimized content and underlines Formatted for Cornell style notes Includes stop and Jot and critical reading prompts
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
L.7.4
, L.11-12.4
, L.11-12.4a
+8
Also included in: Think Like a Scientist Start of Year Lesson Bundle
Think Like a Scientist Article
Starting Lesson for Science/STEAM/STEM classroom Formatted for Cornell style notes Includes stop and Jot and critical reading prompts
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+9
Science Fair Wonder Template: Sticky Note Science
Does thinking about Science Fair send shivers down your spine? Fear no more!Sticky Note Science will help your students visualize how defining variables can be the foundation of a scientifically sound science project. The presentation guides students through the process of using their variables to define their whole science project. It's a fail proof way to guarantee student success. Check out the Sticky Note Science Deck for a downloadable template students can use individually, or in small gr
3rd - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Thinking Like a Scientist Vocabulary
Great interactive Vocabulary Review for Newrow or any digital learning. Matching activity and then answer key for easy note taking.
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Nature of Science Graphic Organizer Notes | PowerPoint | Differentiated Notes
Build strong foundational science literacy with this Nature of Science Graphic Organizer & Notes resource! Perfect for introducing students to the core practices and principles of scientific investigation, this ready-to-use lesson helps students understand how scientists think, work, and communicate. This differentiated resource includes a PowerPoint lesson and student graphic organizers that make abstract science concepts concrete and accessible. It’s ideal for life science, physical scienc
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
Reflecting on Improvement & Limitation (G 5-6 Sci): Investigate Like a Scientist
Help students think critically about how scientific investigations can be improved. This Investigate Like a Scientist bundle develops students’ ability to reflect on investigations, an essential skill for improving the quality of scientific work. Designed for Grade 5-6 Students, these lessons help students understand how scientists review their methods, identify limitations, and suggest improvements for future investigations. Students learn how to: • Reflect on what worked well during an in
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
Evaluating Fairness & Reliability (Grade 5-6 Sci): Investigate Like a Scientist
Help students think critically about how good a scientific investigation really is. This Investogate Like a Scientist bundle develops students’ ability to evaluate scientific investigations, an important skill for understanding whether results can be trusted. Designed for Grade Years 5-6 students, these lessons help students learn how scientists check the quality of their investigations by considering fairness, reliability, and validity. Students learn how to: Identify whether an investigat
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
How to Write a Lab Report STUDENT GUIDE WITH WRITING PROMPTS, TEMPLATE, POSTER
Encourage reflection and critical thinking after completing hands-on activities. This resource includes writing prompts to guide students in analyzing their lab work and drawing conclusions. With an easy-to-follow, two-page template, students will organize their thoughts, making grading simpler for you. A reference poster is also included, which can be enlarged and displayed in your classroom for continued reinforcement. What's Included:Teacher Notes: Detailed guidance on how to implement the
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Science
Making Claims and Using Evidence (Grade 3-4): Investigate Like a Scientist
Help your students learn how to think like scientists by making clear claims and supporting their ideas with evidence. This ready-to-teach resource is part of the Investigate Like a Scientist series, designed to explicitly teach the scientific skills students need to investigate, reason, and explain their ideas in science. Rather than expecting students to “figure out” how to justify their answers, this resource teaches the skill step-by-step and provides structured opportunities for students
3rd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science
Scientific Method Unit {Digital & PDF}
This unit is designed to help students think like scientists. Through interactive lessons and activities, students will explore the scientific method and be given opportunities to view the world scientifically. This unit contains directions for seven fifty-five minute lessons spanning a week and one half’s time. This unit includes the following: • We Are Scientists! PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable) • We Are Scientists! Tally Totals • A Dozen Times the Experts Got It Wrong PowerPoint Pr
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
The Science of Experimentation – PowerPoint
The Science of Experimentation – PowerPoint & Guided NotesKickstart your science unit with this engaging, no-prep resource that brings the scientific method and experimental design to life! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this resource includes a visually engaging PowerPoint presentation and complementary guided notes that reinforce key concepts such as variables, data types, graphing, drawing conclusions, and the engineering design process. Whether you're introdu
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+6
Designing Fair Tests (Grade 5-6 Science): Investigate Like a Scientist
Help students move beyond simple experiments and begin thinking like real scientists. This Investigate Like a Scientist bundle develops students’ ability to design fair and reliable investigations by understanding how scientists control variables and test ideas systematically. Designed for Grade 5-6, these lessons help students build the foundations needed for more advanced scientific investigations. Students learn how to: Identify what should stay the same (controlled variables)Decide what t
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
Reflecting on Improvements (Grade 3-4): Investigating Like a Scientist
Help students learn how scientists reflect on their investigations and think about how experiments could be improved.This ready-to-teach resource is part of the Investigate Like a Scientist series, designed to explicitly teach the scientific skills students need to investigate the world around them and develop scientific thinking. After completing an investigation, scientists always reflect on what worked well, what could be improved, and what may have affected the results. This lesson helps
3rd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science
Exploring the Scientific Mind — Intro to Science PowerPoint
Exploring the Scientific Mind — Intro to Science PowerPoint & Guided Notes Set!Launch your science unit with this dynamic, student-friendly resource that introduces the fundamentals of scientific thinking! The “Exploring the Scientific Mind” presentation and guided notes cover key science concepts like the branches of science, scientific inquiry, models, theories, and laws—all presented in a clear, creative, and accessible way for upper elementary and middle school students. Whether you're
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+6
Also included in: Exploring the Scientific Mind – Complete Intro to Science Bundle
Fast Slides for Science - Skills for Science
This presentation introduces students to basics skills used in scientific thinking including inference, observation, and measurement. It is intended to be used for a variety of educational purposes. The file is a pdf download that includes a link to an active slideshow in Google Slides format. Please use the link to make your own copy! PRODUCT USES:★ Conduct a Mini-Lesson. ★ Support a science unit. ★ Add visuals to science content. ★ Use as a center. ★ Provide content for
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Science Workshop Bundle - Skills for Science
Grade 5-6 Science Experiment/Investigation Workbook
This Grade 5-6 Science Experiment/Investigation Workbook extends students’ scientific thinking by introducing more precise inquiry language and stronger procedural structure. Students identify independent, dependent and controlled variables, write more developed aims and hypothesis, design fair tests, write repeatable methods, collect and organise data, analyse patterns, evaluate their investigation, and reflect on limitations and improvements. The workbook maintains strong scaffolding while
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
Sock Monkey Months of the Year PowerPoint
This is a 13 slide PowerPoint of the months of the year.
Monkey 'thinks' of new images to go with each month. This file is marked final, but you can edit the file to change what Monkey 'thinks' about, if you wish.
The name of the month is in large black text so students can read easily.
A humourous and enjoyable PowerPoint to show students. Can also be printed out to make wall posters or a classroom book.
*note: if the monkey's mouth is sideways in the scroll-over images, please ignore. I
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Science Lab Foundations Mini Bundle 1 | 4th Grade TEKS Science Practices
Start your science year with clear, student-friendly lessons that help 4th graders understand how scientists think, work, observe, collect data, and stay safe during investigations.This Science Lab Foundations Mini Bundle 1: Thinking Like a Scientist gives students a strong foundation in essential science practices before moving into larger content units. Each lesson includes a colorful anchor chart, student-guided notes, and an answer key. Students also get review and assessment pages to practi
4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Scientific Skills Development Program (Grade 5-6): Investigate like a Scientist
Teach the core scientific investigation skills students need as they transition from primary science to more structured scientific thinking. This complete Investigate Like a Scientist Grade 5-6 bundle provides explicit instruction in the key scientific skills students use when planning, carrying out, analysing, and evaluating investigations. Rather than expecting students to pick up these skills incidentally, the Scientific Skills in Action program teaches them clearly and step-by-step, helpi
5th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
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