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Evidence Based Thinking: Presentation and Notes
This presentation is designed for the first week of school as an introduction to conducting science experiments. Topics include: scientific theories, laws, creating a hypothesis, scientific method, observations, qualitative and quantitative data, empirical evidence, precision, accuracy, communication in science, independent vs. dependent variables, constants and controls.
In addition, there are two practice test questions at the end AND a manipulative activity to be done as a "closer" and rev
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Evolution and Natural Selection Notes- Editable PowerPoints
Evolution and Natural Selection PowerPoint is an 80 slide presentation designed to take you through your evolution unit and provide your students with notes for learning and appreciating evolution. Evolution student notes include two versions to choose from: fill in the blank style and guided two column. I. History of Evolutionary Thought !!. Charles Darwin the Naturalist III. Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection IV. What Evolution is Not V. Descent with Modification/Speciation VI. Ev
9th - 11th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Also included in: Biology PowerPoint Notes Bundle - Editable Biology Guided Notes
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
Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties PPT and Student Notes
Matter - Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes: This PowerPoint is straightforward and exactly outlines and explains the difference between physical properties of matter and chemical properties of matter. Many examples are given of both. Physical properties are broken down into intensive vs extensive properties. Examples are given of both. Physical and chemical changes are explained in a simple and straightforward way. Many examples are given of both. Following the notes, students classif
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Scientific Theories & Laws Mini-Bundle | Doodle Notes, PowerPoint, Activities
Help your students confidently distinguish between scientific theories and laws with this engaging and rigorous mini-bundle, designed to promote deep understanding of core science concepts— and save you 10%! Perfect for middle and high school science classrooms, this differentiated resource includes Doodle Notes, a PowerPoint, quiz, a Spectrum Sleuth color-by-code activity, and an inquiry-based lesson plan. Aligned with NGSS, this all-in-one bundle enhances comprehension, critical thinking, an
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
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
Crash Course Scientific Thinking - COMPLETE BUNDLE
Crash Course Scientific Thinking - COMPLETE BUNDLE Flesh-out your course or supplement it with this guided notes sheet with key for discussion. Image Credit: Crash Course ---- Legal / Reuse InformationI release my material under a Creative Commons 4.0 International By Non-commercial (CC4-BY-NC) license.You MAYMake as many physical copies (prints) as you like, for your OWN PERSONAL classroom.Use the originals on Google Classroom (or similar) as much as you like, for your OWN PERSONAL classroom.
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (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
SEASONS ON EARTH- PPT AND NOTES
Seasons is a 27 slide power point presentation and 4 pages of students’ notes that going to help you teach, review and assess the topic of Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere. This presentation works well for secondary grades and is aligned with the common core standards and the national science standards. At the same time, this resource contains 2 formative assessments and one ticket out the door.
Main contents:
-What do you think causes seasons?
-Northern and Southern Hemispheres
-Why do we h
6th - 12th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
CCSS
RST.6-8.3
Scientific Method Made Clear: Thinking Routines Workbook
The scientific method is the universal language of science—yet many students struggle to turn ideas into a clear, well-structured scientific report. This resource bridges that gap by transforming the scientific method into manageable, thinking-based steps that students can confidently follow. What Makes This Resource Powerful?Instead of treating the scientific method as one overwhelming task, this workbook breaks it down using thinking routines and command terms—the same instructional verbs
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Science Fusion Unit 1, Lesson 1 What Is Science notes
This PowerPoint works as a phenomenal supplement to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Fusion workbooks for 6th grade Science! This lesson covers What Is Science from Unit 1 (Science, Technology, & Engineering) and is completely aligned to the Ohio New Learning Standards for Science. I am providing all teachers who purchase this item the ability to change the standards for your particular state, so please feel free to adjust accordingly! The Science Fusion workbooks and the Think Central portal are
6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: 6th Grade Science Fusion Complete Set
High School Biology Visual Notes | Editable Mini Bundle | Cells, Mitosis, Enzyme
If your high school students are too cool for doodle notes but still need visual scaffolding to retain complex bio content, this bundle has your back. These structured sketch-and-write pages are designed to support comprehension, reflection, and retention, without feeling elementary. Each page in this editable, printable bundle blends: Clear vocabulary + visual prompts Quick CER-style writing tasks Open-ended thinking High-impact visuals to reduce overwhelm and support diverse learners What’s
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-1
+2
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
Think Like a Scientist Power Point
Start of Year lesson, first Lesson Includes: Lesson Plan (NGSS aligned) Classroom Managment Protocols (Refocusing Prompts, Inbox Race) Draw a Scientist Task with a CRSE lens Reading Groups Scientific Article Annotation (with bilingual/ SWD modification version) formatted to include cornel style notes with prompting questions
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Reading
Also included in: Think Like a Scientist Start of Year Lesson Bundle
Feedback Loops Visual Guided Notes | General Science, Any Topic, Fully Editable
For students who think feedback loops are just fancy science jargon, this visual guided notes page breaks it down clearly with simple definitions, flowchart diagrams, and an interactive “This or That” comparison. Perfect for high schoolers who want structure but don’t want baby-level doodle notes. Students will:Define key terms like stimulus, response, and homeostasis in 1–2 wordsComplete two circular diagrams illustrating negative and positive feedback loops with real or teacher-chosen example
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
HS-LS1-3
Science Fusion Unit 1, Lesson 2 Scientific Knowledge notes
This PowerPoint works as a phenomenal supplement to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Fusion workbooks for 6th grade Science! This lesson covers Scientific Knowledge from Unit 1 (Science, Technology, & Engineering) and is completely aligned to the Ohio New Learning Standards for Science. I am providing all teachers who purchase this item the ability to change the standards for your particular state, so please feel free to adjust accordingly! The Science Fusion workbooks and the Think Central porta
6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: 6th Grade Science Fusion Complete Set
The History of Evolutionary Thought Video Worksheet (Editable)
Here is an introduction worksheet to The History of Evolutionary Thought video from Teacher's Pet (video link is embedded at the top of the worksheet). There are eight questions that go along with the video. There is one HOT question short answer response that students can use their just learned material about the topic to help them explain how natural selection through time changes genetics in a population.
There is a project that helps students further understand natural selection by having
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
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
Science Fusion Unit 1, Lesson 1 What Is Science notes
This PowerPoint works as a phenomenal supplement to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Fusion workbooks for 7th grade Science! This lesson covers What Is Science? from Unit 1 (Science, Technology, and Engineering) and is completely aligned to the Ohio New Learning Standards for Science. I am providing all teachers who purchase this item the ability to change the standards for your particular state, so please feel free to adjust accordingly! The Science Fusion workbooks and the Think Central portal ar
7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: 7th Grade Science Fusion Complete Set
Factors Affecting Reaction Rate Lesson & LAB (Inc: Note/Activity/Rubric)
This lesson is a great way for students to understand factors affecting Reaction Rate and is perfect for sparking curiosity in your students. This resource includes a clear, student-friendly explanation and real-life examples to make learning meaningful. Included is a READY to PRINT Fill in the blank note and Lab Activity. This resource will help students explore key factors affecting reaction rates - Temperature and Surface Area (available in Celsius & Fahrenheit). Students will conduct exp
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry
Science Fusion Unit 1, Lesson 4 Scientific Tools & Measurements notes
This PowerPoint works as a phenomenal supplement to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Fusion workbooks for 6th grade Science! This lesson covers Scientific Tools & Measurements from Unit 1 (Science, Technology, & Engineering) and is completely aligned to the Ohio New Learning Standards for Science. I am providing all teachers who purchase this item the ability to change the standards for your particular state, so please feel free to adjust accordingly! The Science Fusion workbooks and the Think
6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: 6th Grade Science Fusion Complete Set
Developing Scientific Thinking (Grade 7-8 Sci): Investigate Like a Scientist
Complete resource packs designed to explicitly teach core scientific investigation skills for Grades 7-8.Each bundle includes teacher guides, ready-to-use slide presentations, student workbooks, and supporting materials that help students confidently plan investigations, collect and analyse data, and communicate scientific explanations using evidence. These classroom-ready resources require minimal preparation and are suitable for both specialist and non-specialist teachers. Building on foundati
7th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Science Fusion Unit 1, Lesson 5 Representing Data notes
This PowerPoint works as a phenomenal supplement to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Fusion workbooks for 6th grade Science! This lesson covers Representing Data from Unit 1 (Science, Technology, & Engineering) and is completely aligned to the Ohio New Learning Standards for Science. I am providing all teachers who purchase this item the ability to change the standards for your particular state, so please feel free to adjust accordingly! The Science Fusion workbooks and the Think Central portal a
6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: 6th Grade Science Fusion Complete Set
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