Science Funnel

New updates! Here is a science-fair-project-board-template, built like a scientific-method-worksheet to help students and parents get a good grip on their science fair projects! Students can fit this template in their notebook/binder and write their ideas, and preliminary research on this worksheet! It not only clearly outlines the scientific method elements required for projects, but it helps them connect the manipulated variable(X) to the responding variable (Y) in every element...(data tabl

Substitute-Teacher-Notes-Template is a ONE-TIME Fix for Sub Preparation. Of course, you will need to provide a new set of daily instructions for the class, but since you are organized with your lesson plans, that can quickly be noted on the "class instructions" page of this template. The rest- all the nitty gritty details that bog down our sub preparation is filled out, printed and assembled to hang neatly for any and all subs. Even admin will appreciate this product being provided in a easy t

If you are the school Science Fair Director, or just want to organize a fair for your school, you can perform the task seamlessly using the guidelines-for-science-and-engineering-fairs packet here. It includes grading and judging rubrics, timelines and checklists for all tasks involved, interest surveys for students to use for help to decide on their topic, AND a very helpful template for students to utilize for their own project management. This greatly reduces stress and anxiety for students,

What do nachos have in common with earth's-layers? You may have to taste it to find out! This product includes: 2 exercises (on same worksheet) identifying Earth's-layers, and each layers' properties. 2 Hands-On Lab stations exploring properties of Earth's-layers. (Density, and states of matter), with a corresponding worksheet. 1 Hands-On Lab station building an EDIBLE model of Earth's-layers using Nacho ingredients, with a corresponding worksheet. This can be done in class on separate

Albert-Einstein-Worksheet, is a comprehensive note-taking guide for the History Channel Documentary entitled "Einstein." This film is highly recommended to show middle school through high school students, ESPECIALLY to help students build meaningful connections with the science through a historical lens. Most of my students are on the edge of their seats, and we have such good discussions. Even if you don't buy this product, consider showing this amazing documentary! I've included the links for

This bundle includes a selection of necessary LAB Equipment, Safety, and Lab Report Templates. All of these items are important in successful labs for middle school students! Included in these 4 products are Lab Equipment worksheets(identification and purpose) + 54 FLASHCARDS which can be used for quizzing activities or playing concentrations/matching games, A Detailed Scientific Method Lab report Template for beginners, A condensed Lab Report template that can be easily adapted to any lab,

notes-about-science is a GREAT way to help your students organize their science binders and KEEP THE notes-about-science ORGANIZED! Inside this product is how to set up the binder using 5 labeled tabs and includes 5 Student-Reference Guides for students to store in their VIP section of their notebooks. These reference guides include: 1. science-class-syllabus (An EDITABLE document that includes a short quiz with an answer key!) 2. process-skills-science- A comprehensive list of scientific m

This bundle helps ANY science teacher start the year off RIGHT! It includes a FIRST DAY homework assignment that helps students SEE that science is EVERYWHERE! It also includes help with classroom management (managing student trips out of the room), An Editable Syllabus with features that students can use all year...(such as directions to turn in on line homework, and how to get extra credit) AND- a Lesson Planning Trick that saves Valuable TIME!

This is an editable resource! I listed the MOST basic lab safety rules. There are no Life Science lab safety rules regarding microscopes or dissections. You can add those on if needed.! The lab-safety-rules-for-middle-school contract is a resource I have my students keep in their VIP section of their notebook all year!

Ever wonder why some or most of your students don't study for YOUR tests? This "how-to-create-a-good-study-guide, or PERSONALIZED STUDY GUIDES are your SOLUTION! What if you could compel most if not ALL to study? This is the main ingredient in my program that gets 100% engagement during test reviews! This method INCREASES TEST SCORES! I've been using this method for over 10 years, and it WORKS! How-to-make-a-good-study-guide includes an EDITABLE study-guide template, a "How-to-use" inform

The holidays are a great way to keep your students engaged in SCIENCE---and show them some science aspects! This bundle includes 3 holiday crossword puzzles that you can use when there is a little down time, or when you need something to hold them over real quick! This is great for groups or individuals after a test!!

What-is-data-table's purpose? If I collected the data and put it in a table, the results would show that the majority of middle school students DON'T understand the difference between a data table and a graph. This issue causes a lot of confusion and repeating for a teacher--Especially during labs and Science Fair Project Development. "what-is-data-tables" will help with that! This power point uses an analogy comparing chicken egg collection to data collection! They both need a container!

what-tools-does-a-scientist-use is a 2-page reference guide listing 18 pieces of lab equipment, divided into "containers," and "tools." Each item has a picture/graphic, a title and a definition.....AND I've included 3 MORE sheets with one of those elements removed. So, you can use one to check your students ability to name the item based on the picture and definition. OR you can check to see if your students know what-tools-does-a-scientist-use by sketching their OWN picture. Finally, you can

Bathroom-passes are so old school! And systems may sound scary! BUT--with the hall pass system I've been using, I've seen a 90% reduction in students leaving the room! The best part is, the system RUNS itself! There are 3 easy steps: 1. Make copies of the bathroom-passes. (PERSONAL MANAGEMENT LOG SHEETS) 2. Explain the rules, procedures, and INCENTIVES 3. TEACH CLASS with very few interruptions! Try it out! The students are more invested when they have INDEPENDENCE AND an incentive in place!

Teach your students the Scientific-Method-Steps-in-order and help them develop and strengthen their science processing skills! This FULLY Detailed page by page Scientific-Method-Lab-Report-Template is great for going through each step of the scientific method in order. You can choose to distribute one page at a time, to allow students to focus on each element of the Scientific Method-OR you can create a packet including all of the steps. This template packet can be used for independent stu

Not just any science-class-syllabus! Over the years I've been diligent with sending students home on DAY ONE with a comprehensive list of subjects being taught in their middle school science class for parents to sign and send back---BUT signatures don't matter, because even IF parents read the science-class-syllabus before they sign, they won't remember anything on it! My editable science-class-syllabus has now morphed into a "classroom reference guide" and includes a QUIZ (3 questions) to he

Science-in-jobs is a FABULOUS EARLY assignment to help your middle school students see for themselves that SCIENCE is used in every job, and therefore, science is all around us all the time! Students will interview a parent or another adult about their job and how it relates to science. Students who are led to this understanding will be more invested in science class-and when they don't believe there's a purpose to what you're doing in class, you can reference this assignment! Included in this

Need a SOLID plan or system for using-cellular-phones-in-the-classroom??? This system has been super successful in my classroom! I simply ask the students to voluntarily surrender their phone! Of course there's a catch! It's all outlined in the zip folder here! This system operates like a well oiled machine! And guess what? I get to teach the lesson I worked hard to plan to students who (mostly) are not even hiding their phones! Let the teaching and learning commence!!

I've tried it ALL! I stumbled on how-to-plan-for-a-lesson--out of my 15 years of teaching experience! I reveal my EASY SECRET here in this tutorial. I include all of the lesson planning elements. My superintendent even complimented me for appearing to be SO ORGANIZED when he popped in to observed me with NO notice last Spring. WHY? BECAUSE the system I post in class is the SAME PLAN I create during planning-- So I only do it ONCE! Some lesson-planning elements that take up time will NOT chang

The scientific-method-steps involve OBSERVATIONS! Explaining to your students that observations are always happening, and are voluntary AND involuntary is key to helping them sharpen their VOLUNTARY observation skills! There are 3 practice worksheets here to help your students distinguish between qualitative (uses 5 senses) and quantitative (uses numbers/values) observations! Thanks for your support! There are answer keys for ALL 3 worksheets!