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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!

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

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 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.

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.