Distant Science Learning

Process Skills Practice: Students will practice identifying observations, inferences, and predictions. This is a double sided worksheet, that should be cut in half. Two worksheets per 1 page.

Using google slides, students will create a timeline of the major scientists who contributed to the cell theory. In addition to the activity slide, I have also included all notes that you can use to teach a lesson about the cell theory and the scientists. The scientists included in this lesson are Rudolph Virchow, Robert Hooke, Matthias Schleiden, Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Zacharias Janssen, and Robert Brown.

Students interpret data in a chart and graph by answering analysis questions. Great PSSA prep! This worksheet is a half sheet so you will have 2 student copies per 1 page.

Students will read 4 experiments, graph the data in a table, and then construct a line or bar graph.

This packet was used for our 8th grade students to practice the moon phases. In this activity, they had to define the moon phases, draw the phases, as well as identify moon phases and order them sequentially.

Students will fill in a short notes section giving them a background on measurements and the SI system. Then, students will fill in a graphic organizer on basic measurements. Finally, on the second page students will practice with SI units.

This study guide will help students review organelle functions, labeling a cell, comparing plant and animal cells, and the cell theory.

This lab will help students conceptualize that plants in the dark will go through cellular respiration and in the light, plants go through photosynthesis. For the plant, I would suggest going to Petsmart or another pet supply store that sells live, under-water plants. Post-lab questions are also included.

In this activity, students will learn about the peppered moths and how they adapted to the industrial revolution. In addition to a fill-in-the-blank section, students will play an online game about peppered moths and watch an introduction video. At the conclusion, students will write a paragraph summarizing what they learned.

Students will research a genetic mutation and create a slideshow following the provided template. The first few slides explain the project and the rubric is also included here. The remaining slides can be used as a template for students who need one to follow.

Students pick an animal of their choice and complete a research project. My students created a google slide show for their information, but students could also do a presentation or a poster.

In this webquest, students will first read through a powerpoint presentation going over important background information about taxonomy. They will learn about the levels of classification, the "father of taxonomy" and scientific names. Then, students will go to a website and learn about the six kingdoms and answer questions. Finally, students will play a matching game. You will receive the introduction powerpoint, a regular and modified version of the webquest and an answer key.

This test covers vocabulary related to experimental design, lab safety, and the metric system. This test covers our first unit of science for the year, which is a basic overview of foundational science knowledge. A modified version is included, along with a version for ESL students. An answer key is also provided.

Students will read an experiment and graph the data using a bar graph. Then, students will answer questions about the experiment including identifying the independent and dependent variables and analyzing the results of the experiment.

Students will practice the steps of the scientific method by conducting an experiment testing how fast different liquids will dissolve a sugar cube. Students will test water, coke, and nail polish remover. Students will fill out a chart to record their data and answer analysis questions.

In this activity, I hung up all 12 experiments around my room. Students were given the first page of the document to record their answers on. Every two minutes, students rotated to the next station. Make sure you delete the answers off of the experiments before hanging them up around the room.

In this google draw, students will arrange the levels of classification in order using a bull's eye diagram. In addition, they will practice writing a scientific name using the correct format. This activity is designed to take less than ten minutes for all students to complete. Some students can finish in under five.  It is a great warm-up or exit ticket activity for a lesson relating to the levels of classification.

In this practice, students will read experiments and identify the IV, DV, and constants. Students will also practice identifying the IV and DV by reading a hypothesis. Students will also practice creating a hypothesis.

Students will read an experiment and graph the data using a bar graph. Then, students will answer questions about the experiment including identifying the independent and dependent variables and analyzing the results of the experiment.

In this PBL, students have the opportunity to design and implement their own experiment. Throughout this unit, scientific method, parts of an experiment, and data collecting can be integrated and taught. In this specific PBL, students design an experiment to grow the tallest plant. Students were given a variety of household products, different soil samples, as well as different seeds. Each part of the project is provided in this bundle as well as rubrics.