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This is an independent research assignment which will guide students through 3 main resources (linked within the slides as needed) and answering 7 slides of various questions about electromagnetic energy. This assignment does NOT do a deep dive into the specific terms but touches on important topics when learning about the EM Spectrum. Typically I have implemented this a self-paced independent activity after our kick off to the unit. It will take the students through radiant energy and its sourc

In need of some last-minute bell ringer warm-ups that get your students thinking about science concepts?! This download includes four basic skills science concepts. These slides are editable and ready to use Google Slides. Age appropriate for 5th - 8th grade science review.

THREE ACTIVITIES IN ONE POWERPOINT! The following Warm Ups are copy ready from Google Slide format and editable (except slide 2 “title slide”). For two warm-ups, students need to choose between options and use their own reasoning to decide which choice is a pseudo science or proven science. The third warm up is an independent research and analysis of a choice article. Easy to implement and super fun to get students sharing ideas and thinking about the process of how the world uses science!

This is an experimental design student survey project. In order to complete the project students will need background knowledge of variables and how to create a graph on virtual software.  The idea behind the project is that students are being hired as researchers to assist a team in predicting the newest or next best trends for their generation. Gen-Z is currently running the trends of the newest social media, TikTok, but what we want to know is what is next for Generation Alpha (born 2010 - mi

Research, practice, collaboration and writing ALL IN ONE!! Personally, I have done this as an end of unit project/mini assessment for my 8th grade students after they have investigated the Law of Conservation of Energy and type of energy forms. There are SEVEN steps to implement this fully, being that the slides are in Google Slides they are totally editable to you. At the end for the extension I usually take this to Flipgrid for some online collaboration but you can cut out that portion of the

If you liked my free downloads, you will love these just as much! This bundle of bell ringer activities are great for introductions to the topics or as a review for older/advanced students. Topics covered in this bundle include: cell parts, scientific innovation, experimental design, chemical vs physical changes and watersheds! 5 reusable bell ringers ready to go for just $3!

Use this slide as an easy visual organizer for your students every class period! My students loved the color coding option which is in this download. I used to copy and paste the template and create a new table for every class if they were not on the same page. See instructions for use on slide 2 of download file.

Are you a teacher returning from a restful spring break and in need of some ideas on how to connect with all your students? Ground your students in their emotions and meeting them where they are at when returning to your classroom. Help them to build relationships by creating conversations between peers and demonstrate empathy for others. Spring break may not have been joyous and relaxing for all students. Here is an example of a community builder I implemented this week with my middle school st

Recommended (used it myself) in middle school class/student setting. As teachers, we all know just how important it is to let our students feel comfortable and share about themselves. Sometimes it can be intimidating, this activity is aimed to help students follow a simple template to gather ideas then share out with other classmates to build relationships. Each student will receive their own slide and complete it about themselves. There are two options for setting this up as a teacher, I have

Struggle with getting your students to share their ideas with classmates? Don't have time to create something new? Here's a ready to use, copy and go template for an easy discourse strategy you can use for ANY subject or grade level. The consensus placemat strategy offers a space for each student to record their ideas and a place for them to come back to when conversing with group members. The final step, synthesizing, supports the process of dialogue and encourages the skill of summarizing you

Discourse and an Ice Break ALL IN ONE! Plus, once you have the template you can easily remake it again and again to fit for each class every year! :) This is a two slide warm up in google slides completely editable and customizable by you! I have provided 6 choices for your students to decide between. This is great for a bell ringer to get them started. Engage them in an extra step by allowing them to form groups of six and answer the final four questions by taking turns sharing their responses

This activity is a google slides download that is fully editable. The resource includes student directions, a writing slide, sentence starters, a fillable word bank and a student checklist (to review before submitting). The best part of this product is you can mold it to fit your class, your students and any content. This task can be used as an exit ticket for ANY lesson where students have acquired new knowledge around certain Tier 3 vocabulary. Once you have the download link you can recycle

Targeted towards middle school science students this activity is perfect for allowing your students to practice their critical thinking and independent research skills. The activity includes a list of science terms that your students should be familiar with before completing this activity as well as some teacher directions. Students will observe and infer statements based on a graph from NOAA then complete some short answer responses to application questions regarding applying what they know ab