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Hi! I'm Barry from Acorn Science here to help you make science their favorite subject! My science lessons are easy to use and truly engage students. I've been a classroom teacher for over 30 years, and I've authored two classroom textbooks. I have an M.Sc in Structural Biology and a B.Sc in Microbiology and Biochemistry, and I'm a qualified guidance counsellor. For the past 10 years, I've been creating science lessons on TPT that engage students and inspire them to love science.
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Preview of Light, Light Energy, Light Waves Interactive Notebook

Light, Light Energy, Light Waves Interactive Notebook

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Students love these engaging interactive notebook activities on light energy for their science interactive notebooks. Properties of light, luminous and non-luminous objects, reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses, transparent, translucent and opaque are all covered. Students and teachers love it and you save valuable hours planning. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. You don't have to add anything. "Absolutely loved the activity! Differentiating is so simple with this! Thank you s
Preview of Emergency Sub Plans No Prep Science Sub Plans Reading Comprehension

Emergency Sub Plans No Prep Science Sub Plans Reading Comprehension

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These emergency sub plans are perfect for the days when you just can’t be there. Your sub and students will love these sub plans which are packed with highly engaging, relevant learning. This is a perfect no stress no prep resource that works for both science sub plans and regular lesson plans.  Each sub plan includes 2 page highly engaging non-fiction newsletter for science reading and literacyWritten work: Questions on the reading passageWritten work: Summary (can be used as extension work
Preview of Acids and Bases, pH Scale Bundle

Acids and Bases, pH Scale Bundle

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Students love these engaging acids and bases, pH scale activities for their science interactive notebooks. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. You don't have to add anything. Get this Acids and Bases, pH Scale Interactive Notebook and 50+ slide editable powerpoint in one big money saving bundle. "LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!! My kids enjoyed themselves, it make notes and teaching so much easier. Thank you!" Sarah P."AMAZING BUNDLE!!! Everything you could want and need for an engaging lesson on
Preview of Physical Science Interactive Notebook Bundle

Physical Science Interactive Notebook Bundle

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Students love these engaging physical science interactive notebooks. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. Save valuable planning time with these ready to go interactive notebooks. ❤️ "This physics bundle is excellent and I have used it with my 7th graders while I'm teaching force and motion." Janice R.❤️ "This really does cover the major concepts in physical science. When I saw some of these items, I was upset I didn't think of them myself...genius!" Jerusha B. ❤️ "Great resource! Very
Preview of Electricity Electrical Circuits Conductors Insulators

Electricity Electrical Circuits Conductors Insulators

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This unit on Electricity is jam packed with activities, worksheets and 2 powerpoint presentations on current electricity. And an animation! There's a 22 page pdf, a 16 slide powerpoint covering the basics of electricity (great for note-taking), a 32 slide powerpoint which covers the answers to the animation worksheet and a 3m animation. Students love these engaging activities. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. ❤️ "This was fantastic for differentiation. My EL students really enjoy
Preview of Plant and Animal Cells

Plant and Animal Cells

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This product has printables, a worksheet, activites and even an animation! Many of the activities are ideal for an interactive science notebook. "Great resource!!! Love your materials!" Jenny Hendrix "Awesome along with a microscope study! Thank YOU!" Lynda A.This product has: A 4 minute “fast-draw” animation “The Story of the Cell”. This is an exciting, fast and fun way to introduce the subject to the students. It’s also a great way to revise (it’s an mp4 file and will play on any computer). Se
Preview of Chemical Bonding - Covalent and Ionic Animations

Chemical Bonding - Covalent and Ionic Animations

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Are you looking for fun way to engage your students in chemical bonding? Here are three "fast-draw" animations showing covalent bonding in methane and ionic bonding in NaCl. I've also included "A Chemical Romance", my free download, a tongue in cheek look at the love story that was never told between Na (a small town boy) and Cl (a posh girl from the famous Halogen family). It's a very visual way of engaging the learner. It's great for complimenting your existing resources and introducing the st
Preview of Energy Forms of Energy Interactive Notebook

Energy Forms of Energy Interactive Notebook

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Acorn Science
This differentiated energy interactive notebook covers forms of energy, energy conversion, kinetic and potential energy, renewable and non-renewable energy sources and much more. A powerpoint accompanies this. This INB is 34 pages with a 13 slide powerpoint. Students love these engaging activities. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. "Really helps reinforce concepts." Jennifer Kibler"This was such a great resource for my 6th grade energy unit. So simple to understand as well!" Erin
Preview of Photosynthesis Activities Notes Photosynthesis Worksheet Interactive Notebook

Photosynthesis Activities Notes Photosynthesis Worksheet Interactive Notebook

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Are you looking for an engaging photosynthesis activity to teach photosynthesis? This resource pack is easy to use, fun to teach with, and includes a variety of activities such as photosynthesis worksheets, foldables, and interactive notebook tasks. Perfect for helping students grasp the concepts of photosynthesis in a hands-on, interactive way. This is an awesome way to teach a hard subject as photosynthesis. Thanks."Phillip S."Excellent resource, and I loved the differentiation for the vari
Preview of Solar System

Solar System

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Acorn Science
This is a fun activity packed resource and powerpoint about the solar system and lunar phases. There are 30 pages of printable activities and worksheets and an accompanying 30 slide powerpoint. ❤️"My kiddos LOVED this resource! Thank you!" Danielle Neufeld The phases of the moon is covered in full and in a very elegant way in this packet. I have made a unique moon box complete with a revolving moon which will allow your students to easily visualize the phases of the moon. Solar System☀️ The Sta
Preview of Circulatory System Task Cards

Circulatory System Task Cards

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Acorn Science
This product has 24 task cards on the Circulatory System ❤️. Included are: ⭐ 24 task cards with questions ⭐ Editable task card template - make your own ⭐ Student Record Sheet ⭐ Teacher Answer Sheet ⭐ Ideas for Use Topics covered include: ⭐ Parts and Functions of the blood ⭐ Structure and functions of the blood vessels ⭐ Structure of the heart Task cards are great for review, study and quick pop quizzes. They can also be used with teams and for a quick game of Scoot. The file comes as a pdf. Ju
Preview of Potential and Kinetic Energy Transformations Card Sort and Powerpoint

Potential and Kinetic Energy Transformations Card Sort and Powerpoint

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This is a fun way to teach students about the concept of potential and kinetic energy. A powerpoint answer guide is included which shows a kinetic or potential energy card on each slide. Great for review. Students match the energy type with the correct image card. There are 40 cards including 2 cover cards and 2 definition cards. Many cards show similar activities with one being kinetic energy and the other being potential energy. This is ideal for introducing/developing their understanding of h
Preview of Scientific Method Task Cards

Scientific Method Task Cards

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Scientific Method Task Cards: 30 task cards which cover the scientific method. These are ready to go, just print and laminate. Blank editable cards included so that you can customize your own. These task cards cover ⭐ the steps of the scientific method⭐ write a hypothesis⭐ types of variables⭐ types of data⭐ identify controls⭐ analyze data from a table and graph⭐ draw conclusions⭐ customize your own cards using powerpoint.Related Products• Scientific Method• Scientific Method Bundle• S
Preview of Periodic Table of Elements Task Cards

Periodic Table of Elements Task Cards

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This Periodic Table of Elements Task Card Resource has 30 task cards on the Periodic Table of Elements. Task cards are great for encouraging active learning, as a review, and to reinforce key concepts. Included in this Periodic Table of Elements Task Card Resource are:⭐ 30 task cards with questions ⭐ Editable task card template - make your own custom task cards ⭐ Student Record Sheet ⭐ Teacher Answer Sheet ⭐ Ideas for Use Topics covered include:☆ Atomic Number, Atomic Weight ☆ Alkali Metals, A
Preview of Life Cycle of the Plant Bingo!

Life Cycle of the Plant Bingo!

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Acorn Science
Students love bingo. This is a great fun way to review the lifecycle of the plant. This is differentiated with up to 4 clues for each question so you can play this over and over again. Topics include: ⭐the roots, stem and leaves ⭐the structure and function of the flower ⭐the carpel ⭐the stamen ⭐pollination ⭐fruit formation ⭐seed dispersal ⭐competition and more This is a great activity for consolidating learning, as a class reward or as a review. ★ 30 unique bingo cards ★ Up 4 clues for each ques
Preview of Emergency Science Sub Plan – Zombie Crickets Reading Passage | Grades 5–8

Emergency Science Sub Plan – Zombie Crickets Reading Passage | Grades 5–8

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What if a parasite could turn a cricket into a zombie that jumps to its death? This Emergency Science Sub Plan explores how hairworms hijack a cricket’s nervous system and override its behaviour. Your students will love it! This sub plan is for grades 5–8. It includes a newspaper-style article with comprehension questions and written comprehension questions on the passage. There's also a short video link (optional). Perfect for the days you can’t be there. Just print and go.This bundle is part
Preview of Artificial Selection Selective Breeding NGSS MS-LS4-5

Artificial Selection Selective Breeding NGSS MS-LS4-5

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Your students will love learning about artificial selection and selective breeding with these engaging activities. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. You don't have to add anything. Topics Covered⭐ How humans have shaped evolution ⭐ Gene Therapy ⭐ How Gene Therapy works ⭐ GMOs ⭐ Are GMOs safe? What does the evidence say. Here's what's included in this packet:✅ Engagement activity including an editable I CAN objective statement ✅ Explore - science station lab (see below) ✅ Explain
Preview of The Skeleton PowerPoint Lesson

The Skeleton PowerPoint Lesson

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Acorn Science
This editable Skeleton System Powerpoint is a fun and easy way to review the Skeleton System. Easy to follow and great fun to use and teach with. Fully editable 50+ slide powerpoint on the skeleton, functions of the skeleton, muscle movement, bones, bone joints and more! This Skeleton powerpoint is packed with engaging animations, diagrams, and more to bring this topic to life. Plenty of questions throughout the presentation to engage your students. Ready to go! ❤️ "YES! The powerpoint aspec
Preview of Exothermic Thermal Energy Lab NGSS MS-PS1-6

Exothermic Thermal Energy Lab NGSS MS-PS1-6

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Acorn Science
This comprehensive NGSS Middle School NGSS activity pack on exothermic thermal energy is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-6 standards. Students love these engaging activities. Easy to follow and fun to use and teach with. A google classroom distance learning version is included so you're all set whether you have face to face classes or have to teach remotely. ⭐ MS-PS1-6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases 
or absorbs therm
Preview of Density Powerpoint, Density Worksheet, Density Notes

Density Powerpoint, Density Worksheet, Density Notes

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Acorn Science
"Great resource to teach a difficult concept for students. I really love the examples used!" Get your students really engaged with this fully editable 65+ slide powerpoint on density. This can be a tough topic for students to grasp. This powerpoint and accompanying worksheet and foldable will make it easier for both you and your students. Density is explained in a clear structured step by step approach which gradually builds up to the concept proper. An end of unit summary/notes and worksheet a
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Experience

Hi! I'm Barry from Acorn Science here to help you make science their favorite subject! My science lessons are easy to use and truly engage students. I've been a classroom teacher for over 30 years, and I've authored two classroom textbooks. I have an M.Sc in Structural Biology and a B.Sc in Microbiology and Biochemistry, and I'm a qualified guidance counsellor. For the past 10 years, I've been creating science lessons on TPT that engage students and inspire them to love science.

Teaching style

Planned and organised first and foremost. I’m relaxed in the classroom, and this translates into my teaching style. I encourage science dialogue in my classroom, and I love the questions that students have about the the material.

My own education history

B.Sc. Microbiology/Biochemistry H.Dip. Education M.Sc. Structural Biology Grad. Dip. Guidance and Counselling

Additional biographical information

Check out my website www.acornscience.com for freebies and more info.