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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.

In this engaging activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding plate tectonics. Once finished, they will use their answers to "crack the code" to a message about plate tectonics. This activity is a Quick Pick Activity meaning you can quickly print and be ready to go in an instant! Included: Student Record SheetTeacher Key

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

This engaging and collaborative game of I Have Who Has can be played whole group or in small groups. There are 28 cards covering basic vocabulary including element, compound, mixture, periodic table of elements, chemical formula, symbol, matter, atom, metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and various properties of matter. A key is included along with directions on how to play I Have Who Has. A bonus Teacher Hack sheet with additional pointers is also included. This is a great activity to get students t

This engaging set of task cards focuses on food chains, food webs, the energy pyramid, and the different types of consumers (herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore). 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.

Students can practice calculating speed with this engaging activity. Students will calculate the speed of 5 different animals and then rank them from slowest to fastest based upon their calculated speed. This is a Quick Pick activity meaning there is NO PREP! Just print and you are ready to go!

This Plate Tectonics Word Search is a "Quick Pick" activity meaning you can just download, print, and be ready to go! Students will search for 24 Plate Tectonic related words in all directions including diagonally and backwards. This activity could be used as a review of vocabulary or as an opener to introduce students to upcoming vocabulary. Both a color and a grayscale version of the puzzle are included to offer printing options. A solution page is also included. Words found in the puzzle are:

Your students can celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd with this fun word search This is a "Quick Pick" activity meaning you can just download, print, and be ready to go! Students will search for 26 Earth Day related words in all directions including diagonally and backwards. This activity could be used as a review of vocabulary or as an opener for ideas on creating an Earth Day poster. Both a color and a grayscale version of the puzzle are included to offer printing options. A solution page is als

In this engaging activity, students will answer 11 questions regarding the functions of various body systems. Once finished, they will use their answers to "crack the code" to a message about how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. This activity is a Quick Pick Activity meaning you can quickly print and be ready to go in an instant! Included: Student Record SheetTeacher Key