Keeping Science Simple

This water cycle lab or in-class demonstration allows students to visualize several important steps in the water cycle. After completing the activity, extension questions and diagrams help students connect the lab experience with the actual water cycle. This lab can be connected to units in Ecology, Ecosystems, Clouds and Atmosphere, and Phase Changes (solid, liquid, gas). A modified version of this lab can be found in my Backyard Ecology Workbook https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ba

This rainbow mini coloring book can be made from one piece of paper. Student learn how raindrops become prisms that bend and scatter light to form a rainbow. Students will have fun coloring the pages as they learn about a property of light. In order to create a book, print or copy pages on both sides of one paper on the horizontal (long) edge; cut along the dotted line and fold along the solid line. One version or the coloring book has a Bible verse on the last page.

This photosynthesis coloring book gives an accurate and simplified explanation of photosynthesis which focuses on why the steps of photosynthesis are needed. On the final page, there is a quiz covering essential material found in the text. The following concepts are covered in this booklet - plant cells, gas exchange (carbon dioxide and oxygen), light-dependent reactions, light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) chloroplasts, chlorophyl, NADPH, ATP, energy conversions. The booklet can be asse

Students use a dichotomous key to identify five jack-o-lanterns (pumpkins). This exercise can be used as a fun Halloween activity or an introduction to taxonomy. This brief of the dichotomous key allows students to learn about this useful scientific tool without being overwhelmed with steps and nomenclature. Other important concepts which may be included in a lesson using this exercise are: taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, species, and phylogenetic tree. Includes answer key and follow-up ideas

Science teachers, get to know your students with this science-based all-about-me page. Students will give you their "Elemental" information, create a scientific name for themselves, draw their spirit animal, and describe their chemical and physical properties. This fun get-to-know-you activity might also help reinforce some concepts learned in the past or introduce topics in a memorable way. Enjoy! Need More? A fun personality quiz titled, "Which Class Pet are You?" https://www.teacherspayteache

This all-in-one mini workbook covers the topics of matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, chemical compounds, Mendeleev, ions and isotopes, protons, neutrons, electrons (atomic structure), and the law of conservation of mass. Most pages contain simple definitions, explanations and practice problems for these concepts. Also included is a lab activity (How does temperature affect the rate of a chemical reaction), and a periodic table organization activity. Pages are designed to be printed

Four pages of exploring ecological relationships. Producer, Consumer, DecomposerFood Chain, Food WebTrophic Levels and Energy TransferIn addition to learning and applying terms, students are encouraged explore an ecosystem near them and create a food web with step-by-step instructions. A version of this assignment can also be found in my Backyard Ecology Workbook https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Backyard-Ecology-Workbook-5542452

This ecology workbook covers the water cycle, clouds, ecosystems, habitats, biomes, food chains, food webs, relationships (producers, consumers, decomposers) and conservation. It also includes the following lab activities: water cycle in a jar, leaf rubbing, flower dissection and ecological surveys. Students are encouraged to get outside to explore and learn about their own ecosystem. Pages are designed to print front and back to make a 12 page workbook out of three pieces of paper. Teacher/

Students will approach the question, "Can we survive drinking salt water?" using the scientific method and learning the parts of a lab report. This activity also teaches lab techniques and explores how fresh water is a basic need for our cells. Use the optional introduction page to discuss other basic needs of life and pose the question, "Can our cells use both fresh water and salt water, equally?" The subsequent lab explores the effect that salt water or fresh water have on spinach leaves and

This lab explores why water (and specifically fresh water) is a basic need for the cells of all living things. Use the optional introduction page to discuss some basic needs of life and pose the question, "Can our cells use both fresh water and salt water, equally?" The subsequent lab explores the effect that salt water or fresh water have on spinach leaves and vegetable slices. Students should measure, see and feel a marked difference after the vegetables have had time to soak. The lab repor

This simple animal report / graphic organizer can easily be completed in one class period. Students can research individual animals and then present their findings. This Animal Report can be used with units on biodiversity, food chains/webs, taxonomy, animal behavior, or animal physiology and behavior.  A sample report is included for clarity.

In this lab, students discover how temperature affects the rate of a chemical reaction. Using common, household materials (baking soda, vinegar, thermometer, etc), students measure the time it takes for the chemical reaction to take place in room temperature, hot and cold solutions. The lab write-up includes detailed instructions, a chart, graph and short answer questions. Also included are teacher/parent instructions and an answer key. This lab can be completed in school or at a remote learn