Science Rules

Evolution: Natural Selection is not always easily understood in science. This 18-slide PowerPoint and student worksheet (2 pages) with teacher’s key allows students to follow the PowerPoint. It includes scientific vocabulary necessary to understand the concepts; Students go over the basic 5 steps of Natural Selection. This is reinforced step by step using the example of peppered moths of England. It allows students to see the change over time in an authentic situation. It provides an example of

Students are more engaged and enjoy making foldables! Foldable, PowerPoint, Quiz, and Extras! This printable, foldable design is a 3-D, hands-on, concept map using a basic French door, with images that represent the 8 characteristics of life on the outside (when the doors are shut, 4 on each side). Inside each of the 8 characteristics is listed with a space for the students to complete by writing in an example or definition. This foldable provides an introduction to each characteristic, and

This NGSS aligned, reinforcing, anchoring LP takes one class period. Although students can all memorize this information, do they really understand the process? This Poster project is ideal for inclusion, differentiation and multiple intelligences. It requires a text or on-line reference. I also include 9 internet reference sites that students may access. I use Prentice Hall Life Science, Science Explorer Text 2002 edition. Additional web links included for those with digital access.Whateve

Foldable Vocabulary Templates- 2 formats Students are more engaged and enjoy making foldables! Use them with your interactive notebooks (IN), binders, posters, vocabulary projects and more! This printable, foldable design is a 3-D, hands-on, concept map indicating where to write or print the vocabulary term on the outside, and inside is a template organized for the 1) definition; 2) non-example; and 3) example. New: templates for definition and example only; Examples of how to add or have stud

The Life and Death of Spontaneous Generation is a 20 page PowerPoint with embedded teacher notes that begins with Aristotle and concludes with Pasteur. This section is designed to strengthen several standards within Scientific Method and Inquiry. As it leads students through the advancement of technology, specifically the microscope, it debunks the Theory of Spontaneous Generation by including the scientists and their methods that disproved a theory in existence for over 2,000 years. Four o

Animal Imposters is a PBS NOVA video taking an extraordinary look at Natural Selection in relation to camouflage, mimicry and warning adaptations. NGSS Aligned. Students are intrigued by the elaborate evolutionary strategies that help species survive. This adventure helps students better connect with the concepts of natural selection. They can see examples of it in nature, providing students with many authentic illustrations. PBS NOVA Video: Animal Imposters NOT included, but it is available on

Think Sheet PBS –Nova: Kings of Camouflage (Cuttlefish) Nature Documentary. PBS Nature DVD or Live Streaming has produced a 52 minute intriguing view of investigative research being conducted on the cuttlefish and its unique abilities to camouflage, its intelligence is tested and scientists new findings along with the implications. This product is a time-saver with easy preparation; it is ideal for a substitute or as an emergency sub-plan. This is an engaging addition to your natural selection a

Think Sheet DVD Hidden Figures – Printable & Digital formats! Do you know Katherine G. Johnson, Mary Jackson or Dorothy Vaughan? If you’ve heard of Astronaut John Glenn, Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom then we should also know these remarkable women, a mathematician, an Aeronautical Engineer and a pioneer in NASA’s computing Fortran. These women made it possible for our space program to send these astronauts into orbit, space and land on the moon! ** Print Ready AND Digital Google Drive™ Ready *

This time-saver has endless uses. I use this template for students who struggle with literacy. Their target audience is their peer ELL students. I use science as a theme but ANY topic or theme will work, or no specific theme except your vocabulary terms. This is an exceptional tool for gifted and talented students as well. This template allows for editing as it is in Doc and PDF formats. I made it so it uses 4, 8 ½ x 1

Chocolate is a captivating topic that intertwines cultures, geography, economics, science, history and more. Essential Question: Where does chocolate come from? This NGSS aligned product allows students an opportunity to explore and investigate an array of science based inquiries that uncovers a great deal of information for a food that is familiar to all. What is included (everything included has an editable format): 1. PowerPoint 16 slides 2. Student guided notes, 2 versions, Key,