Science'n'Stuff

This is a crossword puzzle that uses vocabulary words from our body systems unit (only includes: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory). This PDF includes a version with a word bank and one without, and an answer key. Please look at thumbnails for word included.

Vocabulary is one of the hardest things about teaching science and getting them ready for the state test in 5th grade. For solubility, I use this sheet as a lab sheet when completing a hands on experiment. The kids stay engaged and really remember this lab throughout the year. This product includes the lab sheet, answer key and teacher instructions. ***You will need the following materials for this experiment.*** Clear plastic cups Water Stirring sticks Safety goggles Cinnamon Sugar Salt

Want an engaging way to have your students practice their science vocabulary all year long? This is the perfect product for you!! A bundle of 5th grade science-based crossword puzzles. These were created to meet the needs of my 5th graders to help them practice their science vocabulary in a fun way! A majority of these are based on the Texas TEKS for 5th grade science. Each crossword puzzle includes TWO versions, one with the word bank, and one without a word bank for EASY DIFFERENTIATION! Her

LOVE IS IN THE AIR...Do you need a EASY, LOW PREP, academic-based activities to do with your students for Valentine's Day? This is the product for you!The activities are 'science-based' but truly can be used even with very little science background (the videos do most of the work!) The videos are filled with LOTS of interesting animal facts, which are always a kid-favorite!This product includes:• Links to TWO Mystery Science videos on hearts! (Website & Mystery Doug YouTube links includ

This product contains video notes to keep students accountable and watch the video actively. The video is titled 'Study Jams: A Day on Earth' and is available here: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/day-on-earth.htm It is perfect for Texas TEK 5.8C but can be adapted for different grades/state standards.

These are notes to go along with the Crash Course Kids YouTube video on the Engineering Process. My students really enjoyed the video and learned a lot in a short amount of time. :) Link to video is included on the "answer key".

A foldable for 4 terms: 'Fossil Fuels', 'coal', 'oil', 'natural gas'. This foldable does NOT include any instructions on notes or how to fill these out. I know that different teachers like to give specific definitions so they are blank, and meant for you to fill in with your definitions. Foldable includes visuals to help students remember the terms. I also used the acronym 'CON' to help students remember the three fossil fuels, and that they need to be CONserved. Product is just one page, and

If you need a HIGHLY ENGAGING game to review Food Webs (flow of energy in an ecosystem) 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 Food Webs: producer, consumer, decomposer, and the term 'food web'. Your students will have to match four cards:Vocab Term (producer, consumer, decomposer

If you need a HIGHLY ENGAGING game to review the Planets in our Solar System 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 the planets in our solar system and their position in relation to our sun (TEK 3.8D--a supporting standard that appears on the STAAR!) Your students will have to match four cards:NAME of

This product contains video notes to keep students accountable and watch the video actively. The video is titled 'Study Jams: Animal Adaptations' and is available here: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/plant-adaptations.htm It is perfect for Texas TEK 5.10A but can be adapted for different grades/state standards You get 2 sheets in 1 for more efficient printing, plus it fits perfectly in student journals.

Want a way to have some cross-curricular teaching? This product is perfect for using literacy to teach science. And...it's fun!! The "What if You Had..." book series by Sandra Markle is AMAZING for teaching and exploring animal adaptations. Not only are these books informative but they are also TONS of fun. Even though they may seem to only be appealing to younger grades, my 5th graders were super engaged and truly enjoy learning about all of these "weird" animal characteristics. This product

Need an introduction to engineering? Crash Course Kids has a wonderful video on engineering that introduces students to different types of engineering careers. The video is fun and kept my students interested. These notes can be used for students to write down information about them. Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owHF9iLyxic

Foldables to use in interactive science notebooks! Perfect for Texas TEK 5.8 but can be used in other grades and states. Includes TWO version...one with the normal "rotation and revolution," and one with "RoDAYtion" which I used to help my students remember the difference between the two.

Want a way for students to practice testing matter for properties? This mini poster is just the product for you! I had students test random objects and create these mini-posters to show their understanding as an end-of-unit project. **To make it more fun, I placed the objects in paper bags and made them "mystery matter". I had each group pick a bag and the whole group had to work together to test the object but each of the students made their own mini-poster*** Objects can be any household item

These are perfect to study vocabulary in a fun way! I used them to review Texas TEK 5.7B Words included are: v-shaped valley erosion sediment deposition glacier delta sanddunes canyon weathering There are two versions included: one with a word bank and one without. (Which makes it perfect to differentiate)

A great bundle if you are a science teacher who uses videos to give students a visual when teaching or introducing a concept! Also great for when you have a sub and want to hold your students accountable. This will be a growing bundle as I am always looking for ways to incorporate GOOD/educational videos. **Update: 12/2/19---Brainpop video on Fossil Fuels **Update: 11/15/21---None Science Bonus--Why Do People Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? **Update: Added 2 Mystery Doug Videos on animal hearts and

Want to review vocabulary in a fun way? I used this to review all of the steps of the water cycle. You can also use them as a mini-assessment or an activity for early finishers! Terms included are: sun evaporation condensation precipitation transpiration Runoff collection oceans There are two versions included: one with a word bank and one without. (Which makes it perfect to differentiate). I used this for TEK 5.8B

If you need a HIGHLY ENGAGING game to review Plant Structures (& functions) 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 plant structures: flowers, roots, fruit/seeds and leaves (& their functions + how they help the plant to survive)Your students will have to match four cards:A plant structure (

Foldable for Forces and Motion. Foldable includes visuals to help students remember each of the following vocabulary words: force, motion, gravity, and friction. I used this for my 5th graders when we were going over Texas TEK 5.6D, but it can be used for younger grades as well. Perfect for interactive notebooks! ****If you would like to purchase both the English and Spanish versions of these, please find the bundle in my store and save 50 cents!***

Need a quick and easy video assignment for Valentine's Day that is science-based? Have your students watch this informative and engaging video from Mystery Doug! This video is kid-friendly and gives lots of fun information about the hearts of different animals! (Video can be found on YouTube and Mystery Science (Mystery Doug) website.***This video is also part of The Science of Hearts (Low-prep, science-based Valentine's Day Activities!) for only $3! ***