PowerScience

This activity is designed to reinforce the concept of pure substances using models of elements, compounds, and mixtures. Students sort 20 cards on three different sorting boards. On Sorting Board 1, cards are sorted into the categories of "Pure" or "Not Pure". On Sorting Board 2, cards are sorted into the categories "Element", "Compound", or "Mixture". On the Bonus Board, students further sort the cards they have identified as mixtures into the categories "Mixture of Elements", "Mixture of Comp

This activity is an engaging way to formatively assess student understanding of the difference between elements and compounds. The examples include multiple representations of both elements and compounds to familiarize students with different representations and to assess their ability to transfer knowledge to different representations. A great follow up activity found in my store would be the Element, Compound, or Mixture Sorting Board.

This set of task cards includes practice reading various pieces of scientific equipment including triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, thermometers, rulers, and spring scales. It also includes questions about various pieces of equipment commonly used in class. A student record sheet and key are included. Also included is an editable template of the task cards so you can add cards or replace existing cards. An editable version of the key and record sheet are also included.

This activity is a fun and engaging way to formatively assess student understanding of the differences between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Students sort 28 cards into the categories - Biotic Factors and Abiotic Factors. This can be assigned as a closed card sort where the two category cards, (Biotic Factors and Abiotic Factors) are provided to students, or it can be differentiated by assigning it as an open card sort. In an open card sort, the category cards are not provided and

This activity is a great way to formatively assess student understanding of the difference between physical and chemical properties and physical and chemical changes. The examples include representations of physical and chemical properties, as well as, physical and chemical changes. The activity can be assigned as a closed card sort where the four category cards (Physical Property, Chemical Property, Physical Change, and Chemical Change) are provided to students, or it can be assigned as a open