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Natural Selection - Science Color By Number | Evolution Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding natural selection. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun beetle coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys ➤ Editable Question Template Note: The editable question template was created using Google™ Slides. You can type d
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Evidence of Evolution Stations
Get your students fully engaged as they travel on a journey to examine fossil evidence, discover how relative dating and radiometric dating work, compare homologous and vestigial structures, embryological evidence, analyze DNA evidence, research antibiotic resistance with a webquest, and even complete a geological time scale. The Evidence of Evolution Stations has students rotating to 8 different stations to analyze these different forms of evidence. Activity is designed for any middle school o
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
+1
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading. The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.6
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Science First Week Activity Gab Lab Stations Back to School Getting to Know You
Use these Science Gab Lab stations to elicit conversation about science content and help your students to get to know each other during the first days or weeks of school! These stations are meant for grades 7-10 and for early in the school year, semester, or term when your students are first learning each others’ names and getting to know one another! They will appreciate the chance to talk about themselves and complete small coloring tasks along with engaging with interesting science content! T
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Graphing PowerPoint and Notes - Data Analysis and Science Graphing Practice
This 30 slide PowerPoint and notes bundle (printable and digital) covers the skills of graphing, creating data tables, and analyzing data. Students will interpret graphs, use graphs to make predictions, learn to organize data in data tables, and learn to construct line graphs, bar graphs, and pie graphs. This resource will provide your science students with a solid foundation and/or review of these most important science skills. Many graphing practice problems are included in the notes that acc
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.6-8.10
+3
Scientific Method PowerPoint and Notes
Scientific Method PowerPoint Lesson with Guided Notes and Google Slides: This ready-to-teach scientific method lesson teaches experimental design, variables, control groups, independent and dependent variables, and hypothesis using engaging examples and practice scenarios. This scientific method activity includes a 33-slide PowerPoint lesson, student guided notes, teacher lecture notes, and a Google Slides version for digital classrooms. Perfect for middle school and high school science, this sc
8th - 11th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.4
+2
Data Analysis Practice and Science CER Worksheet Task Cards Bundle
BUY 2 GET 1 FREE! Students practice analyzing data and writing Claims Evidence and Reasoning statements.In these activities, students will:READ a brief passage about a science scenario.ANALYZE a very simple data table.Make a CLAIM based on EVIDENCE for a related question.These CER activities are designed to get kids practicing CER, not learning content. No prior content knowledge is required. Students are able to make a claim based on the information in the text and data table alone. Three Ways
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science
Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR LIFE SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Life Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters! Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Photosynthesis Color By Number - Science Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding photosynthesis. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun venus fly trap coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. I have included questions that address misconceptions regarding photosynthesis. For example, many students believe that plants obtain their food from the soil. Or, they believe that only
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Photosynthesis Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project
Cell Organelles Color by Number Worksheet - Science Color By Number
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding cell structure and function. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun zen mandala coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys ➤ Editable Question Template Note: The editable question template was created using Google™ Slides. You
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Graphing Practice for Science
These are easy to use and effective graphing practice sheets that also come in a differentiated form for different learners. Versatile uses including classwork or homework. Two practice sheets as follows: 1) Interpreting Graphs- students analyze graphs (bar graph, line graph, pie chart, scatter plot). 2) Graphing Practice- it's just how it sounds! Students practice their graphing skills by converting text into nice visuals :) Also included are differentiated versions of each. These versions are
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Graphing, Science
Also included in: Graphing for Science - Graphing Practice Bundle
Mass Volume Density Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in identifying and defining mass, volume, and density and how they are mathematically related. It includes three practice problems that walk students through how to identify the known and unknown and what formula to use and three problems for students to work independently. This fun, NO PREP activity will have your students mastering content quicker, easier, and asking for more! What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increas
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment
Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Get clean, complete lab write-ups every time with six editable templates, a built-in rubric, data tables, and graph space. (PDF • PPT • Google Slides)Proven in Grades 4–10, special education, and high school labs.“Helpful for my high school students… taught them how the scientific method works.” — Beth E. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I use these to make my own lab reports fo
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Science Lab Safety Game
Are you looking for a fun way to have your students review lab safety? Your students will LOVE this game! My 8th graders had a blast and they got extremely competitive with each other. :) I loved it because I didn't have to stand in front of them and read over all of the rules, which we all know is boring for us and them!
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6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Atomic Structure Identification Game Bohr Model Activity Periodic Table Elements
Periodic Table Atomic Bohr Model Identification Game Engage your students with this interactive periodic table game that reinforces element recognition, symbols, and atomic structure. Students will analyze the atomic model on each card and identify the corresponding element from the first 20 elements of the periodic table. ➡️ What’s Included?✔️ Deck of 20 cards featuring atomic models of elements ✔️ Covers the first 20 elements: hydrogen through calcium ✔️ Supports differentiation by allow
8th - 11th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
Scientific Method Worksheets - Independent and Dependent Variables
This printable or digital worksheet on the steps of the scientific method is packed with problem solving and critical thinking examples and problems. Questions cover hypothesis, control and experimental groups, independent and dependent variables. In given scenarios, students will identify the independent and dependent variables. There are questions of varying difficulty levels, ranging from simple to complex. The student will do more than just list the steps of the scientific method. Student
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Scientific Method | Nature of Science Task Cards | Warm-ups & Exit Tickets
Looking for open-ended, inquiry-based task cards that will get your students thinking about the nature of science and the scientific method? This set of 20 thinket task cards are the perfect fit for your classroom with two formats to differentiate your instruction. Our scientific method task cards are the perfect solution for your early finishers, or as part of your daily instruction as warm-ups or bellringers, entry and exit tickets, project or conversation starters, stations, review, enri
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Phase Change Phenomena Worksheet | States of Matter Worksheet
Students will read about four real-world phase change phenomena. They will then discuss what phase change has occurred, draw a molecular model, describe the particle motion, and decide if energy was added or removed. This assignment is a great way to check for understanding. Example Answer Key Included. Please note: students will need to have basic knowledge of states of matter and phase changes. I recommend that students complete my Phase Change Foldable Activity prior to completing this assi
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Scientific Method Task Cards
This set of 45 task cards is designed to teach, review, and reinforce the APPLICATION of the scientific method. Students will write hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, describe experimental and control groups, read tables and graphs, form conclusions, make predictions, and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.What is included in this resource?Teach
8th - 11th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.9-10.3
Science Interactive Notebook Bundle
This science interactive notebook bundle is a great tool for bringing engaging and interactive activities into your classroom. This resource contains 9 different interactive notebooks covering Safety and the Scientific Method, Force and Motion, Ecosystems, Chemistry, Earth, Structure of Life, Space, Energy, and Weather. Interactive notebook pages are great to use for vocabulary practice, concept reinforcement, independent study, class reviews, or in small groups/tutorials. Check out the previ
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Lab Safety and Scientific Method Interactive Notebook Pages
Bring engaging and interactive activities into your classroom with these science lab safety and scientific method notebook pages. This resource contains 21 different interactive notebook activities covering safety, metrics, and the scientific method. Google Slides for distance learning have been added which now allows students to create their own digital notebooks (teacher keys included). Interactive notebooks are the perfect tool to help students compartmentalize what they have learned. Th
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.
Scientific Method Worksheet and Scientific Method Activity UNIT
SAVE 50% OFF LIST PRICES plus 4 FREE BONUSES! ⭐ This is every lesson you need to teach the nature of science - completely DONE for you! These are high-quality, high-impact lessons! ⭐This Scientific Method Unit Covers:Steps of the Scientific Method (focus question, background research, hypothesis, controlled experiment, conclusion)How to write good focus questions Writing "If... Then..." hypothesesDesigning controlled experimentsIdentifying independent and dependent variables; controlsPracti
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Protein Synthesis - Transcription and Translation Model
This is a hands on protein synthesis activity that serves as an interactive model to help students build an understand of transcription and translation, their relationship and outcomes. No matter how it's done, this is a successful activity when teaching protein synthesis; it is visual, hands-on, and promotes critical thinking. Digital version available on Google Slides!There is a total of 5 pages: a page with directions and a cut-out mRNA strand, a nucleus page, a ribosome page, a page with a
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Atoms Doodle Notes - Atomic Structure - Science Interactive Notebooks
This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on atoms. Students will learn concepts such as the history and structure of atoms as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully ColoredGoogle™ Slideshow that aligns with the Guided Fill-i
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
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About high school science basic principles resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), High School Science Basic Principles Resources support the core ideas students need as they build confidence in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. These resources often focus on foundational concepts like matter, energy, scientific reasoning, and lab skills. They are helpful for introducing big ideas in clear steps and for giving students repeated practice with important vocabulary. For many teachers, they provide a dependable way to keep lessons focused and easy to follow.
Teachers can find lesson plans, guided notes, task cards, warm-ups, exit tickets, review sheets, and assessments that fit these topics well. Some resources include diagrams, vocabulary supports, and short response questions so students practice both content and science literacy. Others are designed for quick checks for understanding, which makes them useful during instruction or review. These formats save planning time while giving teachers flexible options for whole class lessons, stations, or independent work.
In a busy classroom, a teacher might use these resources to introduce a new unit on matter or forces without building every handout from scratch. A ready-made lesson or set of task cards can be printed in minutes and used for direct instruction, partner work, or a fast review before a quiz. If students need extra support, the teacher can assign a scaffolded practice page or study guide for reinforcement. That kind of convenience helps keep the class moving while still giving students clear, structured practice.
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