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This Earth Science foldable has it all! It ties in almost all of the Earth Science concepts. From: * Pangea to present-day-earth. (Axis, Tropics, Hemisphere, Equator) * Waves (Transverse and Compression) * Convection currents (Heat transfer through liquid) * Earth's inner structure ( Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, and Mesosphere) * Tectonic Plates * Earthquakes (P waves and S waves) You can make this lesson as simple or complex as your students need. It covers a variety of STAAR tested objecti

Title: 3D ECOLOGICAL PYRAMID LESSON: BIOMASS, ENERGY, AND FOOD CHAINS Students will have fun creating this 3D ecological pyramid model. The ecological pyramid consists of phases showing biomass, energy transfer, and a food chain. Students will learn: *trophic levels *energy transfer (10% rule) *biomass pyramid *food chain The download includes image of 3D model, teacher’s notes, quiz based on the model/notes, crossword, and word search. Blank templates of the entire lesson are available so y

Let’s make teaching biomolecules fun! This is an excellent way to teach carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. A lesson designed to teach the structure and function of the biomolecules. In this minilesson you get it all! *Color Brochure Front and Back with Key designed for student guided research. The brochure is filled with facts, fill in blanks, “show what you know” with Answer Key *two versions of hands on cubes where student

It's fun! It's easy! An excellent way to teach Cellular Processes. A lesson designed to teach the difference between Photosythesis and Cellular Respiration two commonly confused processes. In this minilesson you get it all! *TEKS aligned curriculum *Multiple choice worksheet with Answer Key *Color Brochure Front and Back with Key designed for student guided research *can be used as a game that allows for kinesthetic and visual learners to make the connection, teachers will time the students a

In this fun edible lesson, students work in teams to save their gummy worm from drowning. After completing the challenge they must then identify the Independant and Dependant variables. They will also be able to complete a basic lab report using the information from their experience.

One of the most misunderstood concepts for students is the Atom. It is a large part of the STAAR exam and without a basic understanding of the Atom and it's part, concepts such as elements, periodic table, and chemical formulas will not make sense. This foldable takes the abstract and makes it concrete. Students of all learning styles and ages will be able to finally hold the atom in their hand and discover it's parts. For a demo on this product go to: http://youtu.be/sfWEDAlqA7Q

When introducing basic chemistry to students, atomic bonds can become confusing and hard to visualize. This is a simple cut and paste illistration on ionic and covalent bonds. It's simple and easy to understand. It can be cut to create a matching game for review, or simply pasted for a quick reference in their science journals.

These cards are a great way to pull all atomic concepts together in one lesson. The cards include: *Atomic structure (Bohr Model) * Valence Electrons (Lewis Dot diagram) *Periodic table basics (Atomic#, AMU, Symbol & Name) * Helps students see the same element three different ways *Includes modified versions for students who require modified assignments. Students always have trouble undertanding that elements and atoms can be presented in a variety of ways. This lesson helps as a building activ

This is a great and effective way to explore the planets in our solar system. Students research a given planet and fill in the scientific information. Next, their imaginations can run wild. In the process they are creating a brochure that is meant to attract future visitors to their planet. They must advertise what makes their planet appealing and what vacationers can expect when they arrive. This is a hands-on assignment that involves, research, creativity, and basic writing skills. It can

This 3D lesson has it all. It is fully aligned to curriculum standards where students learn the characteristics of the kingdoms for all living organisms. The lesson has colorful pictures, designed for all different learning types and would be ideal for any ELLs. You can create a game using the cube where students quiz each other on the kingdoms. The possibilities are endless. The pdf file contains the following activities: •3D cut out Kingdoms cube •Teacher Notes •Student Notes •Cut out lab

After years of struggling with my students on how to do a proper science fair project, I realized parents also needed help. This is an easy 5-step guide for both students and parents. It provides sites as well as videos that help students complete the process. There is even a rubric at the end that both Teacher and students can use to ensure great projects are turned in. You can even customize it to fit your school's specific requirements. This has been a success ever since I created it and s

This is the ultimate learning packet to teach your students the Lunar Phases! It covers a variety of student learning styles. It's hands-on and interactive. Over 13 pages of lessons based on the lunar cycle. Each lesson emphasizes the lunar view from earth in relation to its position in the sky. With easy instructions and a modified version for special needs learners, scaffolding is easy with this packet. As the teacher there is a variety ways you can present each lesson, you choose which

Get students curious about Science and ready for the STAAR all at the same time. These quick study cards are a great way to introduce and review critical material for middle school science. These cards are colorful and large yet small enough to fit perfectly into any science journal. You can laminate them and place them on rings for a flip chart affect or have them mounted on cubes for table menus. Either way they are displayed they will catch the roaming eyes of the bored and the engaged al

Functional and Resourceful! These bookmarks make a great lesson when studying the plant cell. It has all the basic parts of the plant cell in color and ready to label. Have students complete the functions. From basic definitions to more complex explanations, there is space for both. Laminate these bookmarks for a keepsake your students can take home.

This fun activity includes all the basic principles of ecologic succession. The brochure can be used as an exit slip, a reenforcement of your lesson, or a scaffolding tool to build your academy for end of course assessments. There is even space on the back of the brochure to include students written notes. This engaging brochure will increase your scores by providing an illustrative backdrop for all your learners.

Reward your students and encourage good classroom behavior with Homework passes and Extra Points cards. These cards are customizable to fit your specific needs, school colors, your name, and any other special detail you might want to add. The cards are in a business card format for easy printing and handling or simple cardstock will do. Students of all ages will appreciate this incentive. Perfect for all grade levels!

The Galaxy Board game is designed to be a review on concepts consisting of the solar system, rotation, revolution, seasons, and tides. Game cards cover these concepts with multiple choice, true or false, and fill in the blank type of questions. A total of 50 cards are included with the game and a blank template is available for the teacher or student to write in. The lesson includes dice and player cut outs. A color and black/white template of the cut outs are included to give the choice of

This is an excellent way to get students involved in researching and understanding species interactions. This brochure is structured and gives the student a guide into the three basic types of interactions. Students can use this as a study tool as well. It can be easily adapted to fit inside a science journal for future reference.