Science'n'Stuff

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!

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!

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 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!

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

A simple group project that students can do on one of the following body systems: circulatory, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, digestive. (These were our focus in class but you may have them do any other one.) Included a blank body outline for the project. The criteria is written in kid-friendly language. Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!

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

WORDO is just like Bingo but with a vocabulary twist! Students are given a list of over 60 words/terms to choose from to fill their WORDO card. Instead of calling of the words, the teacher will have a stack of definitions to call out! Students will have to read and listen to the definition (or diagram) and decide if they have the word on their card. The rules are the same as bingo! you can do blackout, or regular bingo! My 5th grades absolutely LOVED when we played WORDO! We all know they learn

When we started our unit on Landforms and changes to Earth’s surface, I realized that a lot of my students were not familiar with the different landforms. In order to familiarize my students I decided to do this activity with them. I formatted it as a ‘game’. This proved to be really successful and my kiddos are now very comfortable using the landforms vocabulary. The landforms I chose were the ones that were most commonly used on the STAAR test. Landforms included: sea arch, land/desert arch,

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