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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
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
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
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 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
Cladogram Activity - Classification of Living things
This printable or digital problem solving activity teaches students how to build a cladogram and reinforces the important concepts of cladistics to your biology or life science students in grades 8-12. I use this activity when teaching my unit on classification and taxonomy, but it would also be appropriate to use during your lessons on evolution and natural selection. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperle
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.6-8.8
+2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
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)
Punnett Square Worksheets Mendelian Genetics and Heredity Practice No Prep
Everything you need from start to finish for your middle school genetics unit is here. 18 No Prep worksheets! Includes both print and digital versions. Build from genetic concepts like dominant and recessive, to Punnett squares, to Pedigrees and beyond! Use as independent practice, exit tickets, homework, or leave them for a substitute. This 42 page No Prep! Print and Go! packet contains 18 worksheets that can be used to enhance your students understanding and application of the basic laws of h
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
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
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!
Renewable and Nonrenewable Natural Resources | Science Color By Number with Text
Looking for a fun and interactive way to review renewable and nonrenewable resources with your students? Try this color by number science activity! Even older students enjoy the chance to color while reinforcing key environmental science concepts. This printable and editable science activity includes 12 review questions about renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, paired with a nonfiction reading passage to support comprehension. It's a perfect addition to your Environmental Science, Eart
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Environment, Science
SOUND WAVE - Doodle Notes
SOUND WAVE - Doodle Notes
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This pack is ideal for middle school or upper elementary science, doodle notes help provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning. These doodle notes are a visual learning tool for helping your students understand particle traits of “SOUND WAVE”.
Doodle notes can be used for initial instruction OR as a study sheet for students to review. Lucid language makes the understanding of concept easie
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Scientific Method Experimental Design Doodle Notes | Middle School Science
These scaffolded Experimental Design and Scientific Method Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce students to the concepts of writing testable questions, defining manipulated (independent), responding (dependent), and standardizing (constant) variables, as well as controls. The notes stress the importance of making precise and accurate measurements, repeating trials, and taking detailed notes during an experiment. The last page of the notes provides a graphic organizer of the scientific m
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes
Back to School Science Activities Scientific Method worksheets lab Candy Science
Looking for ways to get students introduced to the scientific method? These three candy lab scientific method experiments have three different levels of differentiation depending on what level your students are at. Challenge your advanced students and support your struggling students as they do labs with gummies, candy canes, and hard candies. Perfect as back to school science activities. Each of the three candy labs has three different instructions and lab write-ups to meet the individual ne
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Food Chains, Food Webs, & Energy Pyramids WebQuest | NGSS Ecosystem Inquiry
Welcome to the Food Chains, Food Webs, & Energy Pyramids WebQuest—a high-interest, inquiry-based activity designed for grades 5–9 and aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (MS-LS2-3). This interactive science WebQuest guides students through key ecosystem concepts such as energy flow, matter cycling, producer-consumer relationships, and trophic levels using engaging websites, videos, and virtual tools. With a clear structure— Introduction, Task, Process, and Final Challenge—student
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
Science Fair Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
SAVE 20% by purchasing the Science Fair Bundle! This product includes EVERYTHING you need for the Science Fair! This bundle includes: • A Student's Guide to Research ProjectsA student preparation guide to primary and secondary research projects, which includes guidelines, timelines, worksheets and helpful tips • A Teacher's Guide to a Science FairA teacher preparation guide, which includes worksheets, timelines and best practices to conduct a Science Fair • Science Fair AssistantA collection o
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Homeostasis Science Station Lab for High School Biology
Looking to take a little deeper dive into the topic of homeostasis? In this station activity, students will rotate through 10 stations and learn how a variety of organisms maintain homeostasis. This lab is 17 pages and non-editable. See description below of each station and required materials. Station 1: Students will read about negative feedback loops. No materials are required. Station 2: Students will compare their normal pulse to their pulse after placing their hand in ice water for 30 sec
9th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Biology Lab activities and Stations Bundle
Mass, Volume & Density Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review mass, volume & density with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this! You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above. ***************************************************************************** Your download will include:-worksheet -color-by-number template for the kids -answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template ****************************************
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Element Superhero Project- Periodic Table Research Application
The periodic table of elements is key to understanding and mastering chemistry concepts. This periodic table project is fun and engaging and brings the periodic table to life! Students are encouraged to use their creativity to apply the concepts learned about the elements through some research. In this project, they design a superhero with abilities based on the properties of that element. Students explore the properties, uses and history of the element. They then use that knowledge to think c
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Dichotomous Keys Activities and Worksheets
2 fun activities to teach dichotomous keys! Activity 1: Students will complete a dichotomous key using dinosaur species. You will receive a printable PDF version and a digital Google slides version. Activity 2: Students will create their own dichotomous key using monsters. Full directions are included on the process to set up a dichotomous key. Printable PDF version only. You might also be interested in:Dichotomous Keys PowerpointCandy CladogramsTaxonomy LabClassification PosterBe sure to follo
8th - 11th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Geologic Time and Classification Bundle for High School Biology
Properties of Matter Doodle Notes & Quiz | Physical and Chemical Properties
Help students explore the properties and changes of matter with these Properties of Matter Doodle Notes and a rigorous Understanding Checkpoint Quiz! Students will differentiate between physical and chemical properties, practice identifying changes, and connect concepts to real-world examples. ✅ What’s Included: 3 Versions of Doodle Notes (Differentiated) Understanding Checkpoint Quizzes (PDF and Google Form) Complete Answer Keys How to Use: Assign during lessons, science centers, or independ
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Doodle Notes Bundle #1 with Understanding Checkpoints
Data Analysis Practice and Science CER Task Cards and Worksheet 1
Students practice analyzing data, forming conclusions, and writing Claims Evidence and Reasoning statements. ⭐ Need more CER practice? Buy 2 get 1 FREE in my CER BUNDLE! ⭐ In this activity, 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. This activity is designed to get kids practicing CER, not learning content. No prior content knowledge is required. Students are able to make a claim based on th
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Data Analysis Practice and Science CER Worksheet Task Cards Bundle
Plate Tectonics Interactive Notebook
The Earth Science Interactive Notebook: Plate Tectonics chapter showcase student’s ability to: Explain how geologists learn about Earth's inner layersIdentify the characteristics of Earth's crust, mantle, and coreExplain how heat is transferredIdentify what causes convection currentsDescribe convection currents in Earth's mantleExplain Wegener's hypothesis about continental drift and the evidence he usedList evidence of sea-floor spreadingExplain process of sea-floor spreading and subductionExpl
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook - Updated TEKS 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
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