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These notes define the following vocabulary: Potential Energy Chemical Energy Gravitational Energy Nuclear Energy Stored Mechanical (Elastic) Energy Kinetic Energy Electrical Energy Radiant Energy Thermal Energy Sound Energy Moving Mechanical Energy The different forms of energy are separated into the major categories of Potential and Kinetic. The notes have a presentation that goes along with it exactly as it is written on the student page. Students should be encouraged to doodle on the notes

This is an interactive and collaborative activity that helps students practice their knowledge of vocabulary in a fun way! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. This BINGO, Let's Go! includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, & 6.12D. Essential Vocabulary Words Include: Cell Cell Theory Unicellular Multicellular Nucleus Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Taxonomy Domain Kingdom Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction He

Paperclips represent atoms of different elements in this hands-on cooperative activity! This activity asks students to compare different combinations of paperclips and determine if they represent an element, compound, mixture of elements, mixture of compounds, or mixture of elements and compounds. This activity takes it a step farther by asking students to come up with a possible chemical formula for each molecule found in the container. This activity was highly enjoyable for my students, and

This is an interactive and collaborative activity that allows students to build their vocabulary while working as a team. The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. These Task Cards includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, & 6.12D. Vocabulary Words Include: Cell Cell Theory Unicellular Multicellular Nucleus Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Taxonomy Domain Kingdom Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Heterotrophic Auto

This lab is designed so that students must determine what order in which to complete the 9 steps of the lab. Once they have decided, they will combine vinegar and baking soda in a plastic bottle and capture the gas production in a balloon. They will be able to measure the balloon before and after it was filled to prove that the increased mass indicates gas production. You will need the following materials to complete this lab: Graduated CylinderBaking Soda (1 spoon per group)spoon (1 per group)C

This is an interactive and collaborative activity that allows students to move freely around the room while learning! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. This Seek & Find includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.8A Vocabulary Words Include: Potential Energy Chemical Energy Gravitational Energy Nuclear Energy Stored Mechanical (Elastic) Energy Kinetic Energy Electrical Energy Radiant Energy Thermal Energy Sound Energy Moving

This is an interactive and collaborative activity that allows students to move freely around the room while learning! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. This Seek & Find includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.6A, 6.6B, & 6.6C. Vocabulary Words Include: Mass Conductivity Brittle Periodic Table of Elements Malleability Physical Property Insulator Metals Conductor Density Non-Metals Semi-Conductor Metalloids Luster Student

This bundle contains 2 vocabulary quizzes that test students over their knowledge of essential and supporting vocabulary. There are 2 different quizzes that contain the same words but in a different order.The quizzes have word banks. I use the first quiz to see where my scholars are at, and if they need to study more I have them make note cards for all of the words that they missed, and we take the second quiz and use it as a replacement grade. Essential Vocabulary Words Include: Cell Cell The

This is a Venn diagram that I use to help my students see the similarities and differences between elements and compounds. This activity can be completed on their own using notes that they have completed in class or it can be completed as a direct teach exercise using the PowerPoint that is included. You could even print out blank versions and use them as a quick assessment by having the kids fill them out.

This is an interactive and collaborative activity that allows students to move freely around the room while learning! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. This Seek & Find includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, & 6.12D. Vocabulary Words Include: Cell Cell Theory Unicellular Multicellular Nucleus Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Taxonomy Domain Kingdom Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Heterotrophic Autotr

My students love this activity! It is a fabulous way to get them excited about physical properties! This complete lesson contains an "Engage" activity introducing the Physical Properties of Matter, as well as a PowerPoint and student note taking papers to ensure engagement. This lesson includes: Instructions for use "Mystery Rock Challenge" Worksheet "Physical Properties of Matter" Worksheet "Physical Properties of Matter" Key "Physical Properties of Matter" PowerPoint, which explains the activ

There are a lot of options included with this resource so that you can differentiate to best suit the needs of your students.  This activity works great as a station or even as a quiz. There are 4 different worksheet formats as well as 4 different card formats. The worksheet formats are as follows:  Half sheet - vocabulary quiz with word bankHalf sheet - vocabulary quiz without word bankThe cards are in the following formats: Plain text -Verdana (good for students with dyslexia)Plain text -Verda

DescriptionThis is an interactive and collaborative activity that allows students to move freely around the room while learning! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. The essential vocabulary words included are:ConductivityDensityDuctilityHardnessLusterMalleabilityMassMetalloidsMetalsNonmetalsStreakVolumeStudents should be pre-taught the vocabulary that they will use in this activity. It will help them practice and enforce their knowledge of these

This fun review activity covers all of the essential and supporting vocabulary from the Physical Properties unit. The essential vocabulary words included are:ConductivityDensityDuctilityHardnessLusterMalleabilityMassMetalloidsMetalsNonmetalsStreakVolumeSupporting vocabulary included:BrittleConductorDisplacementDullGraduated CylinderInsulatorMineralMohs' Scale of HardnessPhysical PropertyShinyState of MatterStreak PlateThis is a fun review game that requires very little prep time (print a bingo

NEWLY UPDATED :) Now differentiated! There are a lot of options included with this resource so that you can differentiate to best suit the needs of your students.  This activity works great as a station or even as a quiz. There are 4 different worksheet formats as well as 4 different card formats. The worksheet formats are as follows:  Half sheet - only essential vocabulary with word bankHalf sheet - only essential vocabulary without word bankFull sheet - all vocabulary with word bankFull sheet

These foldables contain vocabulary supporting the 6th grade Science TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, 6.12D. They are meant to be used in an Interactive Notebook, but they could be cut out and glued on to a piece of paper for stand-alone foldables. The vocabulary is carefully organized to create a logical flow from word to word. There are two separate foldables to make it easier to break up the concepts inside of this unit. These could also be used as a review for 7th and 8th grade Science. Please le

UPDATE: I have included 2 versions of this activity. One is easy to read and one has a more stylized font that some students may find difficult to read. I have used the stylized font with no problem with my students. This hands on lab is a great way to help students understand the concept of "Conduction". To complete this lab you will need: Chocolate chips (6 per group)toothpicks or unfolded paperclips (1 per group)approximately 10" long piece of aluminum foil (1 per group)2 small beakers or s

This can be used as an interactive and hands on activity, or as a quiz. You could also first use it as a cooperative activity and later use it as a quiz! The teacher takes on the role of facilitator during this engaging vocabulary practice. This Quiz Yo' Self includes vocabulary that supports 6th Grade Science TEKS 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, & 6.12D. Essential Vocabulary Words Include: Cell Cell Theory Unicellular Multicellular Nucleus Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Taxonomy Domain Kingdom Asexual Reprodu

These two foldables are useful tools for teaching the many vocabulary words that are included when discussing the physical properties of matter.

This lab is an observation of purple cabbage juice's ability to be a PH indicator. Adding different substances to the purple cabbage juice will cause an immediate color change. To complete this lab you will need the following materials: Purple cabbage juice- made by cutting a purple or red cabbage into about 8 pieces and boiling it. Once the water is a purple color, take it off the heat, allow to cool, and collect in a bottle. You will need about 3/4 of a gallon for 50 groups of students. This c