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**Steps of Photosynthesis Modeling Activity**Have your students model the process of photosynthesis with this hands-on activity using simple materials. Students will discover the products and reactants of photosynthesis by modeling the molecules involved using beads and pipe cleaners. Different colored blocks that connect (such as LEGO) can also be used. This lesson is highly effective to allow students to “see” what happens with the different elements during photosynthesis. Great to use as an “

**Animal Phylum Activity Card Sort** Looking for a quick and easy animal classification activity for your students? Grab this low-prep sorting activity for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into the 9 most common animal phyla. It can be used for all parts of your 5E lessons. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station to have groups sort the pictures before learning about the phyla as an engage/explore activity. Use the sort

This bundle combines two engaging electromagnetic spectrum activities designed to enhance students' understanding of electromagnetic waves. The first resource is a 2-page reading passage that encourages students to apply their knowledge in identifying various forms of the electromagnetic spectrum encountered in daily life along with questions to deepen their understanding, The second resource enriches learning with a hands-on card sort activity, designed to demonstrate the electromagnetic spe

**Introduction to Cell Division Modeling Activity**A quick hands-on introduction to cell division. In this mitosis modeling activity, students will discover that cells need to grow and make copies of their genetic material BEFORE dividing. I use this as an activity to bridge the units on cells and the human body in middle school. It can also be used as an activity before teaching mitosis in high school. Perfect for the “explore” section of a 5E lesson plan! Detailed procedures, materials list, a

The ultimate bundle of Greek and Latin roots! This SUPER MEGA bundle includes 500 of the most common roots to help your students build their vocabulary. It has plenty of roots for an entire year (or more) of word study. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek or Latin roots and students who study these roots score higher on standardized tests. Knowledge of these roots are an invaluable tool in learning new vocabulary not only for native English speakers, but for ESL students as well

Bring the electromagnetic spectrum to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on card sorting activity in which students organize information about electromagnetic waves. This resource is perfect for 5E lesson plans, adding to the learning experience by reinforcing key concepts related to the properties of light waves. It features cards for each of the seven wavelengths, including information on uses, potential dangers, wavelength images and example pictures. The larger cards are wonder

They say there are two sides to every story. Use this hands-on card sort activity to give students the opportunity to explore twelve significant events leading to the American Revolution from both the colonial and British perspectives. Students will match descriptions of American Revolution causes with statements that could have been made from each side providing a multi-faceted understanding of historical events. It's perfect for a variety of learning settings, such as group stations, paired le

**Human Body Systems Sorting Activity** This low-prep sort activity is the perfect way to have your students learn the levels of organization from smallest to largest in the human body. It includes picture examples of the four levels of organization for six body systems (circulatory, digestive, excretory, muscular, nervous, and respiratory). The pictures come in 3 different sizes, two with labels. Use the category cards and the larger pictures in your science center or station, use the sorting

Grab some new resources to help your students learn Greek and Latin roots in your classroom or homeschool. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots and in the fields of science and technology it is more than 90%! Learning the meanings of these roots makes it much easier to understand new words, as a single Greek or Latin root can help unlock the meanings of up to 30 English words. This bundle includes 5 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 125 affixe

Grab some new resources to help your students learn Greek and Latin roots in your classroom or homeschool. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots and in the fields of science and technology it is more than 90%! Learning the meanings of these roots makes it much easier to understand new words, as a single Greek or Latin root can help unlock the meanings of up to 30 English words. This bundle includes 5 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 125 affixe

Help your students build their vocabulary with this MEGA bundle of resources. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek or Latin roots and students who study these roots score higher on standardized tests. Knowledge of these roots are an invaluable tool in learning new vocabulary not only for native English speakers, but for your ESL students as well. This MEGA bundle includes 10 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 250 affixes and roots. Use the presentations to int

Help your students build their vocabulary with this MEGA bundle of resources. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek or Latin roots and students who study these roots score higher on standardized tests. Knowledge of these roots are an invaluable tool in learning new vocabulary not only for native English speakers, but for your ESL students as well. This MEGA bundle includes 10 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 250 affixes and roots. Use the presentations to int

Grab some new resources to help your students learn Greek and Latin roots in your classroom or homeschool. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots and in the fields of science and technology it is more than 90%! Learning the meanings of these roots makes it much easier to understand new words, as a single Greek or Latin root can help unlock the meanings of up to 30 English words. This bundle includes 5 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 125 affixe

**UV Light Hands-on Extension Activity**Looking for an activity to extend student learning of light waves? This lesson plan has students design an investigation to determine how to prevent ultraviolet light from reaching UV beads. Students will use the Science and Engineering Practices along with the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) format for their investigation. It is the perfect resource for the “Extend” portion of 5E lessons, for GATE students, or as an at-home activity. Both color and print

Grab some new resources to help your students learn Greek and Latin roots in your classroom or homeschool. Over 60% of all English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots and in the fields of science and technology it is more than 90%! Learning the meanings of these roots makes it much easier to understand new words, as a single Greek or Latin root can help unlock the meanings of up to 30 English words. This bundle includes 5 PowerPoint presentations and 4 sets of flashcards for 125 affix

This FREE download includes flashcards for 12 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The flashcards are perfect for centers, small groups, or individual practice in your classroom or homeschool. There are three cards for each of the 12 word parts included in this preview. One card has the word part, the second has the meaning, and the third has the meaning with a picture. This preview includes the following affixes and roots: ante, anti, bi, circum, com, con, de, dis, equi, extra, inter, and intra.

**Simple Machines, Heat Transfer and Light Waves Card Sorts** This bundle includes four sorting activities for physics concepts. The first is classifying items as one of the six simple machines, the second is distinguishing between the three types of heat transfer, the third has students sort objects by the amount of light that passes through them, and the fourth set contains information on the wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each sort contains photographs of items, sorting sheets

This electromagnetic spectrum worksheet will provide practice in identifying the diverse applications of electromagnetic waves in everyday life. Students are given a passage to read and need to identify the various forms of energy that are used in the story. Following this, they will apply their knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to answer questions based on the passage. Ideal for incorporation into 5E lesson plans, this electromagnetic spectrum activity serves as an excellent tool for re

Two resources for teaching and learning 25 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The first is a PowerPoint presentation which introduces the 25 word parts. Each slide includes 5 items: a word part, meaning of the word part, a picture to help remember the meaning, and a focus word with definition which shows the use of the part. You can easily convert the presentation to Google Slides. The second resource is four complete sets of flashcards for the same word parts. The first two sets include each

Two resources for teaching and learning 25 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The first is a PowerPoint presentation which introduces the 25 word parts. Each slide includes 5 items: a word part, meaning of the word part, a picture to help remember the meaning, and a focus word with definition which shows the use of the part. You can easily convert the presentation to Google Slides. The second resource is four complete sets of flashcards for the same word parts. The first two sets include each o