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Engaging sound webquest in which students are directed to sites and asked to interact with the site then answer questions. Topics include pitch, reflection, absorption, energy, speed of sound, and how temperature affects sound. Totally self directed and easy to follow. I try to use as little paper as possible so there's no fancy clip art at top, just valuable and concise learning

Everything you will need to teach pitch and frequency for sound. Three short lessons that introduce pitch. A fun, culminating activity in which student will create an instrument and explain how the rate of vibration changes the pitch. Comes with simple lessons, suggested inspirational video, student sheets, and scoring rubric.

(Hold off on buying this until I find the updated website).Your students will have fun observing and discovering sound characteristics through this internet search. Students use a specified website to observe sound waves and molecules. Through observation, they discover that sound travels faster through a solid than gas. They also observe sound waves on an oscilloscope and are require to draw their own sound waves. In addition, they realize that a greater force on an object will create a gr

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Cover both technology and science standards in this engaging activity that can be implemented on your school grounds. Students will work in groups to photograph specified aspects of an ecosystem. They will then create a google presentation based on specified criteria. This comes complete with checklist for what to photograph, criteria for presentation and a simple scaled rubric. Students will recognize the roles of organisms and the energy that transfers through them.

This is a focused assessment perfect for most state standards. It focused on rotation and revolution and the effects of those movements. It also emphasizes Earth's place in our Solar System. Brief generalizations about the inner and outer planets are also assessed. It requires students to apply their knowledge to situations. Great as a review before the state tests or as an assessment within the Earth, Moon and Sun unit.

Everything kids need to know about sound reflection, absorption, pitch, volume and the speed of sound is here. Students organize information into chart. Can be used as study guide, worksheet or review. Comes with suggested teacher key.

Great introduction for food chains and roles of organisms. Touches on terms such as producers, consumers, and decomposers. Students are lead to 3 websites and required to write their thinking down as evidence.

Combine science standards with research skills by having students research the effects of invasive species on an ecosystem. Students research and chose an invasive species to study. Included are structured directions for students with probing questions. A sample research paper to edit and make better with students. A simple scoring rubric based on a 3,2,1 scale for both teachers and students to use. The assignment has enough structure for students who need support, yet enough flexibility fo

Fill in the blank and extended response assessment. Students are required to both infer and apply their knowledge of the reflection and absorption of light energy. Scientific process standards are also addressed.

I love the book Because of Mr. Terrupt. I also have an ongoing poster of dollar words that kids add to as they discover them. However, I feel it's too difficult for them to find them without hints. These are 4 separate half sheets of Dollar Words. Each sheet has ten word on them. The beginning letter and a small hint is provided. I give out one per week and students work on them with extra time. They love it. Simple, fun, ongoing activity to supplement the book. Complete with answer key

It's sometimes difficult to find hands on lab experiments to go along with an ecosystems and food webs unit. Through the scientific process, students will observe the affects of sugar water, salt water and vinegar water on plant growth. You can choose to set it up as one observation in front of class or allow small groups to have a set of 4 plants. I usually use simple grass seed or a bean sprout. At the end of the experiment, students will explain the effects of plant elimination within a f

Looking for more practice with the type of questions asked in Columbia Reading? Use my novel study guide while reading this amazing book with students. The guide has 33 easy to grade, extended response questions. All questions mirror AIR test/Lucy Calkins style questions. I find that this is very valuable in reinforcing the concepts and questions of reading workshop.

Includes suggested lesson and student sheets to teach the three types of symbiosis. Packet includes: 2 different worksheets to go along with two different websites. Short assessment for each type of symbiosis Word sort group challenge Creative group project with audience evaluation form Creative final project that can go cross-curricular with reading.

I've always struggled with "at home science experiments". This activity breaks it down into an easy to follow form for both parents and students. After modeling in class with simple experiments, I allow the students to try. I suggest approving each student's idea with you before giving the go ahead. I assign one of these each quarter and the kids really look forward to them. It's a great way to fit in the science inquiry and investigations standards. Comes with easy to use, quick scoring ru

(Hold off on buying until I find updated website)Everything you will need to teach an interactive, concise unit on sound. Complete with a self directed WebQuest, Create an instrument activity, Study guide chart and two unit quizzes. My students love this unit and I've bundled everything about this unit into one place here. The sound WebQuest is my best selling item and now it can be bought at a discount with the other materials in this unit.

Students have problems estimating heights. This project is complete with a suggested single website which they will use to locate information about the skyscrapers of Cleveland. This can be used as a sample to complete together before researching your city's skyscrapers or as a self-directed activity. Students not only report the height in meters and feet, but they become familiar with how many meters/feet make up a floor. The students will also be required to list additional information on

Teach your students about Gratitude and Mindset through these simple activities. Very easy to implement... Just run off these 4 pages for each student back to back and provide them with pretty paper at the end for a card. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year to practice gratitude. 1. Read an excerpt that reads negative from top to bottom and positive from bottom to top to discuss mindset. 2. Watch a video about Gratitude. 3. Have students get into groups and discuss gratitude. Sugg

Divide your class into groups, give them a bag of Valentine Candy Hearts, and let them explore. This activity covers several topics like fractions, percents, graphs, line plots, measurement and estimation. It's self directed and fun. Based on common core standards for 3-6 grade.

After reading chapters 9 and 10 in the book, I incorporate this ongoing activity into the rest of the book. Students love working on this after all assigned reading is done for the day. Simple plan and student sheet where students plan a trip to somewhere in the United States. It incorporates finding gas prices, hotels, distances between points... Students choose a destination, are given an allowance and must plan the trip (stopping 3 times) within their budget. My students love looking for