Sensational Scientists

In this animated 22 slide PowerPoint, including many gifs, students will be able to learn about and fill out notes about specific facts of each layer of the Earth including; inner core, outer core, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere, and crust (continental and oceanic). Once students have learned about each layer of the Earth, they can then use their notes to make a Layers of the Earth foldable that is perfect for their Interactive Science Notebooks! Also included is a practice worksheet for s

These nautical themed posters are a great way to show your students expectations in a fun, engaging way. Each slide is editable so you can change and/or add rules to best fit your classroom. Included in this package is a title slide, information page, and 5 editable class rules slides. The rules are: 1) Always have a positive attitude 2) Follow directions promptly and on time 3) Follow all school rules 4) Come to class prepared and on time 5) Do your best and NEVER give up!

This is a cut a paste activity where students can differentiate between science and pseudoscience. This can be used as a individual learning activity, in a cooperative learning environment, or as a SCOOT activity. An answer key is also included. The possibilities are endless!

In this lab, students will submerge mason jars, each filled with a different insulator into ice water for 5 minutes. Students will measure and record the temperature of the insulator inside the mason jar every 30 seconds for five minutes and then create a line graph , hand drawn on graph paper or completed in Microsoft Excel, to show how the temperature in each jar changed over time. The teacher can drill a hole through the aluminum top of each mason jar in order to fit a long glass thermomet

Decorate your science classroom with these owl and chevron themed lab safety posters. These posters gives students a visual reference for expectation while working in a laboratory setting. Included in this package are a title page and five posters demonstrating the importance of classroom laboratory safety.

Add some fun, exciting color to your classroom while teaching students the rules and expectations! Included in this package is a title page, information page, and 5 pages of class rules. The rules are: 1) Always have a positive attitude 2) Follow directions promptly and on time 3) Follow all school rules 4) Come to class prepared and on time 5) Do your best and NEVER give up!

In this activity, students will work in groups and measure and record the temperature of hot water (cup 1) and room temperature water (cup 2) and then mix them together in a third cup. Students will then measure and record the temperature of the mixed water in cup 3 after 1 minute. Students will be able to predict what the temperature of the water will be once both the hot and room temperature water are mixed together. Students will then have to explain if the transfer of thermal energy (hea

This inspirational message helps you to set up a positive classroom culture of respect, social and emotional belonging, and a shared set of values with all your science students. Print these words on different fun colored pieces of paper or cardstock and laminate for many years to enjoy! When you enter this classroom... You are Scientists Explorers Loved Respected Important

These fun classroom activities can be used to help students become more farmiliar with their new classroom and their new peers. Included in this download is: 1) Getting to Know You Newpaper Ad: Students will create a newpaper article all about them! These can be hung around the classroom and shared with other students to create an encouraging and cooperative atmosphere. 2) Classroom Scavenger Hunt: I use this activity on the first day of school to allow students to become farmiliar with th

This tri-fold foldable will help students compare and contrast concepts that belong to light and/or sound. Students simply cut out the foldable and the word boxes and place them underneath the correct flap; Light, Sound or Both.