Science'n'Stuff

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

This presentation was used as a quick review on conductors and insulators before completing a lab testing electrical conductors. (In TX, conductors and insulators is more of a focus in 4th grade but reviewed again in 5th grade to classify based on physical properties). This also includes directions to complete a lab in which students build simple circuits then test their objects for electrical conductivity. It is in powerpoint so it is completely editable. Fonts used: KG Always a Good Time

This is a description and rubric of a project I had my students complete after we were done with our unit on forms of energy (mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, sound). Students get to choose one of the the forms of energy and make an anchor chart according to the project description/rubric. They worked in groups and made the anchor charts on regular chart paper, but you can use manila paper if needed. These were great to hang around the room! Students got very creative. :)

I had students complete this project after we studied weather and weather maps/symbols. Students are given different cities that they must find/place on the map. (Maps are not included in this download--but you can find plenty of blank US maps online!) Students are also given descriptions of the weather going on in those cities, but they have to practice using the correct weather map symbols. You can have GT/GATE students come up with their own weather. :)

This activity is a great way to review or introduce mixtures and solutions. I used it to introduce Texas TEKS 5.5C, 5.5D. But it can be adjusted and used in other grades as well. It goes over definitions and examples. It also prompts students to question how to separate different mixtures. The presentation also review solutes and solvents by using the hands-on activity that the students participated in. This product also includes notes for students to complete during the presentation and a modi

Need an easy and low-prep way to introduce weather and climate to your kiddos? (TEK 5.8A) This product includes an easy to follow Powerpoint presentation (PDF version is included as well) that gives students definitions, key words, embedded writing activities and explanations on why it is important to know what weather and climate are. There is a hand out you can give to students as a note guide to follow along with the PowerPoint. There is also a 2-page Frayer model included so that your stude

This is a rubric and project description that I gave my students after we had studied food webs. Students were given the choice to complete the project on manila paper or using the Popplet App on an iPad. For the project students are required to: - select an ecosystem -Find at least 10 organisms -Create the food web with arrows showing flow of energy -List FOOD CHAINS found within the food web.

Students choose two items then complete 5 stations on the physical properties of their items. Stations included and Tools Needed: 1. Measuring Mass (double-pan balance) 2. Measuring Volume (graduated cylinder) 3. Magnetism (magnets) 4. Relative Density (water and container) 5. Other Qualitative Observations (hand lenses) This document is a Word Doc so it is easily editable to fit your needs. Can be for 2nd-5th grade. You can use triple beam balances instead of [an balances for upper grades.

A short presentation on density for students. This goes over what density means, then explains RELATIVE density. There is also a group activity for students to do at the end. Students will each choose their own item to test, then make a table in their journal to record their observations. This is a PPT so it is completely editable to fit your needs. Download and install the following fonts to have the presentation look like the one in the preview: -KG Shake it Off -KG Lego House -KG Blank Sp

Short quiz on the causes and effects of fast and slow land changes on earth. These are fill in the blank and open-ended. Topics mentioned: volcanos, erosion, earthquakes. Completely editable.

Great for having students practice celsius. Students have a poem and a square for students to draw what each temperature would look like.

This handout can be used as students rotate through quick stations where they get to use and try different tools. Tools used/tried: goggles, thermometer, hand lens, and ruler (students get to practice metric and to measure in 'paperclips'. For the hand lens, i had students look at pennies/other coins.

This can be used as review notes for an INB, goes along with Insulators and Conductors Powerpoint. (Texas TEK 5.5A)

I used these as practice for 5.9C STAAR questions. Perfect for warm up or exit tickets, or just general formative assessment for this TEK. Released by TEA.