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Video notes that students can do to keep them engaged in the Study Jams video for Light: Absorption, Reflection, and Refraction. The video is only a few minutes long, but does a great job of explaining each of the Light vocabulary words. It is ideal for 5th grade but can definitely be used by other grades. If you have a few computer you can use this as a science center. Students will be able to complete sheet on their own. Also includes a formative assessment on the bottom where it asks students

A foldable with the different forms of energy with pictures as a visual reminder for students. There are two foldables on each page for efficient printing. ****Spanish and English bundle available for $2.50**** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forms-of-Energy-Foldable-MELTS-Spanish-and-English-BUNDLE-2835801

I had my students complete this project to supplement our PLTW module on potential and kinetic energy. For this project students are asked to design a rollercoaster on paper and label points where there is kinetic or potential energy. Included in this product are: -Rollercoaster project description and rubric -Check off list to give students -PPT editable version Fonts used: KG Lego House -KG Shake it Off Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!

English and Spanish parent-teacher conference request note to send home for parents. You can type (or write) in the date/time of your request, and parent have 3 possible responses (Can attend, cannot attend and give three different times/dates, and an option to prefer a phone conference. ) The product includes a PDF and powerpoint version so that you can edit to fit your needs. Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAWny7FV3w This file is one page and has a pdf to video notes for the Crash Course Kids' 'Weather vs. Climate' video. It's short and cute! Answer key included. If you have any questions please ask here or email me at TPT.ScienceNStuff@gmail.com Follow me on instagram for other ideas! @TPT.ScienceNStuff

Foldable with the vocabulary on fossils! Words included are: body fossil, trace fossil, mold fossil and cast fossil. I used this as an introduction to TEK 5.7D, but can be used for other grades/in other states. This product includes two options: 1 foldable per page, or 2 foldables per page for efficient printing. Foldable includes pictures for each term that provides students with a great visual to help them remember! :) Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!

A mixtures and solutions crossword puzzle. Perfect for early finishers or a fun assessment! There are two versions, one with a word bank and one without, which is perfect for differentiation! This is a part of a growing bundle!

This is a crossword puzzle that uses vocabulary words from our unit on Forms of Energy (Texas TEKs 5.6A, 4.6A). This PDF includes a version with a word bank and one without, and an answer key. Vocabulary words included in the puzzle: -mechanical energy -electrical energy -light energy -thermal energy -sound energy -energy -solar panel -toaster -radio -work

This is a crossword puzzle I made when we my class was completing PLTW's (Project Lead the Way) 5th grade module on Robotics and Automation. PDF includes: puzzle with word bank, one without a word bank and the answer key Vocabulary included: 1. designprocess 2. output 3. input 4. Engineer 5. sensor 6. robot 7. engineering 8. colorsensor 9. motormoving

Video notes that students can do to keep them engaged in the Study Jams video for Light. The video is only a few minutes long, but does a great job of explaining how light works, and gives great visuals to the students. The video talks about light, prisms, visible light, and the electromagnetic spectrum. I used it for my 5th graders but it can definitely be used for middle grades as well. If you have a few computers you can use this as a science center. Students will be able to complete sheet on

These are perfect to study vocabulary in a fun way! Words included are: black, prism, convex lens, refraction, reflection, opaque, transparent, translucent, mirror, rainbow, white...There are two version for you to differentiate. (one with word bank, one without.)

If you need a HIGHLY ENGAGING game to review Forms of Energy (M.E.L.T.S.) then SPOONS IS THE GAME FOR YOU! This is a new take on the old game of of Spoons that makes learning and practicing truly fun. You can use this in centers, whole group or for a group of early finishers. This product is to review the following words for Forms of Energy (M.E.L.T.S.): mechanical energy, electrical, light, thermal, sound energy Your students will have to match four cards:Vocab Word (mechanical energy, elec

This file contains both PDF and an editable version of a student science tracker. I used this for my unit tests. This is organized by 5th grade Science TEKS, but you can easily edit it for your state's standards in the Powerpoint version. *UPDATE: This file has been updated to reflect the streamlined TEKS for 5th grade science. If you are using the editable version, please be mindful of TEK 5.9D, which used to be 5.7D. I am still teaching it with the Changes on Earth's Surface unit, but your sc

Foldable to introduce/review vocabulary for 'Changes to Earth's Surface'. Foldable includes visuals reminders to help students remember the definitions. Two foldables per page for efficient printing. :) (TEK 5.7B)

If you need a HIGHLY ENGAGING game to review VARIOUS 5th grade science concepts then this bundle is perfect for you! You can use it for test prep, reviewing vocabulary, early finishers, and just a fun academic game! (Rainy days, anyone??)This is a new take on the old game of of Spoons that makes learning and practicing truly fun. Concepts/TEKS included:5.5B and 5.5C Mixtures and Solutions5.6A Forms of Energy5.6C Light Energy5.7A Formation of Sedimentary Rocks5.7B Landforms5.5A Properties of

Crossword puzzle to get students to practice the vocabulary for interactions in an ecosystem (food webs/food chains) in a fun way! There are two versions of the puzzle for differentiation, one with a word bank and one without. Perfect for when you have a sub or early finishers! :) Words included: Omnivore Decomposer Producer Oxygen Carnivore Biotic Abiotic Herbivore Sun Photosynthesis Consumer Carbon dioxide Food chain Designed for Texas TEK 5.9B but can work in different grades/states!

This file includes: 1. A Powerpoint Presentation (17 slides) with TWO activities embedded, in which students will do a hands on lab on mixtures (trail mix) and solutions (Kool-Aid). The presentation also includes a 'partner talk' opportunity, and an exit ticket prompt. 2. A mixtures/solutions foldable for you to use however you see fit. 3. 'Fill-in-the-blank' notes to go along with the presentation 4. A modified version of the presentation notes, for your students who need some differentiation

Anchor Chart project that I had my students create. Each group picked a different alternative energy (if you have more than 5 groups, you can have one group do fossil fuels.) The criteria of this project include the following: -Diagram/Illustration of energy source -advantages and disadvantages -Uses of energy -Where energy 'comes from' -Slogan for the energy File just includes project description and rubric on one page.Perfect for TEK 5.7C Alternative Energy!

I use this sheet when students are working independently/in groups while I do small group or when they are rotating through stations (especially for science). It is ideally for upper elementary but can be modified for other grades. This product includes an 'Activity Accountability' PDF (for students to write in activities) and a Powerpoint version for you to edit (and write in the stations/descriptions). I've also included an example of how I've used it in my class.

Foldable to use for teaching light vocabulary: absorption, reflection, refraction. There are two versions (1 per page, and 2 per page) to meet your printing needs. These are perfect for interactive science notebooks. (I used these for teaching Texas TEK 5.6C, but it can easily be used for other grades/states). Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!