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Really fun way to teach simple machines, levers, and Newton's Laws. This is a lesson plan with the full description of how to make marshmallow catapults to launch in class. This is a formal lesson plan, usable for any observation. This was a big hit in the classroom!

Included is a full 130 slide complete Jeopardy game, including Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy in a PowerPoint format. It covers all state grammar, writing, and media standards for Tennessee. I teach 8th grade, so this is specifically for that age, however it will work well for middle and high school grades. Just play the file and you're ready to play. I had a couple of issues with score input on the people, but we just kept score on the board. Short of that, it is the perfect way to review f

This 130 slide Powerpoint Jeopardy Game is designed for the purpose of state testing or unit review. It is focused on the use of Weather and Severe Storms in the scientific realm. This is a FULL Jeopardy game with all components and is ready to play. Topics include, but not limited to: Weather vocabulary, Clouds, Storms, Water Cycle, Air Masses, Air Pressure, Climate, and Severe Storms.

Included is a full 130 slide complete Jeopardy game, including Regular Jeopard and Final Jeopardy in a PowerPoint format. It covers all state standards (TN) for 5th grade science. SUBJECTS COVERED: Space and the Universe / Milky Way, Moon Phases (waxing , waning, crescent, eclipses), Geology and formation of Rocks, Physical Science, Ecology / Environmental Studies, General Science Knowledge, Chemistry, and more! I left the Double Jeopardy blank to add questions of your own, or you can follow

PERFECT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL! This Powerpoint is an absolute legend in my class. The kids LOVE IT! They talk about it for weeks, and I use it as a pretest for them in my Language Arts classroom. It really helps them see the importance of good spelling and grammar. It can be used at the end of the year as well. The kids can email you other signs they find with poor spelling for extra credit, which can be added to the presentation. It is a 30 slide powerpoint and takes about an hour. You will be a l

This powerpoint was a big hit with my fifth grade class. This deals with all aspects of natural disasters and storms. It includes photos, web links, charts and organizers. It can be used in conjunction with my free posting on Severe storm graphic organizers. Fun graphics and easy to see.

Complete slide show of a full Jeopardy style Powerpoint game, including the following topics: Magnets, Simple Machines, Isaac Newton and Newton's Laws, Brainpop video questions, general knowledge, and more! I used this as a TCAP review for state testing. Includes sound effects, graphics, and visual cues.

This sign in sheet is used by me yearly because I hate doing attendance! :) The students come in and sign their name for the day and attendance is done. A little way to streamline your classroom! The kids says they like it because it makes them feel like college students.

This six page lesson plan is ideal for teachers and admins alike. It full gamut of useful resources and checklists for assessment, course of action, Common Core integration and the like. LIKE A GROWNUP GRAPHIC ORGANIZER! :) It is perfect for an evaluation tool!

This is a thoroughly written formal lesson plan on how to introduce the principles of Physical Science and the work of Newton. This includes a step-by-step lab experiment and fun worksheet for individual or group work. Also, as a bonus, it includes a link to short stories for writing about Newton's work.

In order to fully grasp the laws of motion, students need to see them in action! However, students will be able to use Newton's second and third law of motion to explain the motion of a balloon rocket within the classroom. This is a formal lesson plan, suitable for observations. It includes Tennessee state standards.

This worksheet and lesson plan deals with what to do in the event of a natural disaster, such as a severe storm. It includes good web links, lesson ideas, and a worksheet for individual or group work.

This is my student information form for my students. I have the kids kill out this information for quick reference. It can be modified for book numbers or ay other information you would like the kids to offer up. As an excel spreadsheet, this information can be easily uploaded. Also, you can leave this up on a laptop and the kids can type it in at a back table, so no copying information into a digital format is required. Works great!

A graphic organizer dealing with the characteristics of severe storms and natural disasters. This will help students to understand the differences and features of each. Includes fun clip art as well.

A complete reading list of great suggestions for middle school boys. This has a description of the book and information about it as well.