This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will allow your students to doodle within comic templates. This resource focuses on changes in matter and will help your students differentiate between physical and chemical changes. My doodle notes include high definition graphics that look great inside interactive notebooks, binders, or on a poster. Why Doodle Notes?Doodle notes are a form of visual note-taking that embeds brain-based research elements such as dual-coding theory. Dual coding
This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Colo
In this activity, students will answer 15 questions regarding the characteristics of living things. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun panda coloring page with a science quote. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs. ⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐ Please note that this color-by-number is intended as a printable resource. Color-by-numbers are great to use for distance
This activity is a fun way to get your students thinking about the science behind Christmas! I have included 12 questions that have a holiday theme. There are questions about the science of snow, reindeers, Christmas trees, mistletoe, and more. Once finished, students will use the answers to color a fun Rudolf coloring page. I have also included directions on how to make this activity a group holiday challenge. Happy Holidays! Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher K
Students will complete a one-page claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) writeup where they will answer the following writing prompt: "A block of ice is placed in a frying pan and heated until it reaches boiling (100 degrees Celsius). What three states of matter occur during this experiment? Justify your answer with molecular diagrams and a written explanation." This assessment requires students to think beyond the "just because" answer and include evidence (molecular diagrams) and reasoning to back u
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of how food is broken down and absorbed during digestion. Integrating art into science promotes active learning and allows students to express personal connections to the content. Student comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a science interactive notebook. What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc) ★ Grading rubric (PDF + Edita
This activity requires students to work in teams and sort examples of physical and chemical changes. I have included a student answer sheet which will require students to back up their answers with evidence. At the end of the activity, students will write a CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) argument that answers the original question: "What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?" How is this product useful? ✔ Common Core Lesson on Arguing from Evidence ✔ Requires Colla
This activity requires students to work in teams to examine pictures to determine whether each card shows something that has mass and volume. From there, students will sort the pictures into two categories: made of matter or not made of matter. I have included a student answer sheet which will require students to answer several critical thinking questions including one that will have them write their own definition for matter. This card sort is a great introduction to matter activity. Instead of
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions that relate to the metric system. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a relaxing zen coloring page. I hope you enjoy this freebie! You can find more of my Science Back to School Activities HereIncluded:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys How is this product useful?✔ Excellent summative assessment ✔ Versatile - use for classwork, homework, early finishers, extra credit
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand six genetic vocabulary terms: genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, hybrid, purebred. The foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). This resource makes a great interactiv