Science'n'Stuff

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

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!

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

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)

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!

A foldable with the different forms of energy in Spanish. 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

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.

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

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! This product includes both an English and Spanish version. Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!

Want students to practice planning an experiment on forces? (TEK 5.6D) This bundle is JUST for that! I used these when helping my students practice designing an experiment. The best part was that we practically used the same materials (toy car and ramps) but just changed the variable. It really helped them to become familiar with the terminology. Only the booklets that we used are included in this product. The actually experiment instructions are not included, but they are very common experimen

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.

When learning about different forms of energy, I had students explore how different objects/items use and produce energy. These handout were used as their lab sheet. This file includes two different versions and an explanation of how I've used it in my classroom. (Texas TEK: 5.6A, and lends itself to 5.6B for energy converting from electrical to other forms of energy) This product includes: -A version of the Uses/Produces page for interactive science journal -Another version that is full page -

Perfect for students to take notes in their interactive notebook. These have fill in the blanks to make it easy for your students to take notes! Teacher key is included for you to see how to fill in the blanks and the key words. Perfect for TEK 5.8A, but can be modified for different grades/states. NOTE: The foldable comes in two pages, it should be printed front to back. The picture with the key gives you an idea on how it should look in your students' journal. The part that should be glued i

A great foldable to include in your interactive science journal for mixtures and solutions. ***This is included in a BUNDLE in my store for Mixtures and Solutions! Along with a presentation, notes, and venn diagram*** Link for bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mixtures-and-Solutions-Presentation-Notes-and-Activities-BUNDLE-2784842

This is a simple handout that gives students an object then asks them to write in the type of energy just each object USES and then what energy that object "PRODUCES". (Although we know that energy is not created or destroyed, the STAAR uses the word 'produces' so I have tried to stay consistent with the test.) I have also included the word "input" and "output" along with "uses" and "produces". This handout lends itself to Texas TEK 5.6A and a little bit if 5.6B with electricity- > other en

A foldable for 5 terms: solar energy, wind energy, biofuels, geothermal, and hydroelectric energy. 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. Product is just one page, and has two foldables per page for efficient printing. I used this for my 5th graders to r

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!***

This is a hands-on activity that will let students practice separating mixtures. Students determine which tools to use based on the substances' physical properties. This file includes directions and examples on how to complete the Separating Mixtures lab. It includes a lab sheet, a reflection sheet, a modified reflection sheet with sentence starters and an 'answer key' with possible student responses. This activity is designed for 5th grade; Texas TEK 5.5C Click HERE to see how to open a Zip

This is a bundle for all of my vocabulary foldables. These are a great way for students to keep vocabulary in their interactive journals!