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Get to know your science students in the first days of school while they discover the science about themselves and decorate their science binder covers.

Spice up your review and engage your students with a Mystery Pixel! This activity is perfect for virtual, hybrid, or in person learning. This activity allows students to check their own work while working individually, in small groups (breakout rooms), or whole group instruction. Keep students engaged and motivated as they insert correct answers to reveal colored pixels. When students answer all 20 MCQ questions the completed picture will be revealed. 20 MCQ reviewing physical and chemical prop

Digital STEM Activity, created for hybrid learning! Students will plan, budget, & design a CDC approved way to trick-or-treat & save Halloween! Included: -2 Day STEM assignment -Teacher Directions -Bell Ringers -CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) -Grade level reading on Pandemic affects on Halloween -Google Document Assignment

** UPDATED FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING** This assignment has been converted into a web-quest so students can complete virtually. -Google Slides -Completely editable -Can easily be posted to Google Classroom (directions included) -Simple directions (Audio included- directions read aloud) -Short entertaining video clips for middle school aged students -Colorful slides Original Assignment: (still included) Students will hunt for QR codes to discover how 9 different animals have adapted to their environme

Witnessing Newton’s Laws Stations! Includes 5 stations, worksheet, and answer key. Some preparation and supplies are needed.Directions for teacher:Print a worksheet for each student (pg. 2-3, make them double sided) Answer key is provided (pg.4-5). Some answers may vary.Print 1 copy of each station and put in pocket protectors/laminate (pg.6-11) Have directions available to students at each table where stations are set upThere is some preparation for each station, mostly gathering supplies. I fo

Seed Dispersal QR Scavenger Hunt! This activity will allow students to study and research seed dispersal methods in a fun and interactive wayDirections, QR codes, worksheets, and answer key included.

What's This Feeding? Guided Notes and Writing Activity Discover some usual species of plants and animals. Students will research the Rafflesia plant, The Black Swallower, The Blue Whale, The Giant Anteater, Mantis Shrimp, and The Harpy Eagle by completing the guiding notes and using Ology.com Students will then choose one of the animals they research to write a silly letter home about which they would want as a pet!

Students will follow the given procedure to dissection a flower, identify the males and females parts and apply their knowledge in reflection questions.

Students will use their knowledge of extreme weather (tornado, blizzard, flood, or hurricane) and apply it to design and engineer a structure that could withstand a given condition per request of a famous celebrity. Additional supplies are required for building houses. I suggest providing students will a variety of materials to choose from: cardboard, tin foil, plastic wrap, paper, tape, glue, etc.. Let them for creative!

About this Activity This activity investigates the formation of craters. You’ll see how the size, angle, and speed of a meteorite’s impact effects the properties of craters. In addition, you and your lab group will become familiar with the terms meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite. Preparations Your teacher will prepare your lab materials as follows: fill one of the basins with flour about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches deep. Sprinkle a little cocoa on the surface. This will make the changes caused by the obje

** NEW updated syllabus now posted on storefront! "NEW Non- Traditional Customizable Syllabus" This non-traditional, fully customizable, syllabus is a great way to start a new school year! Allows students to review expectations for your classroom, while interacting with peers to gain a "classroom buddy" to exchange info with for homework help, etc. Students will turn in the bottom potion of the last page with parent/guardian signature to ensure your students parents are also aware of expectatio

** Check out the "NEW Non- Traditional Customizable Syllabus (Google Slides)" posted under feature products on my store front.** FREE Non- Traditional Customizable Syllabus (Science) description: Non-tradition, editable syllabus template for middle school students. Customizable for all subjects. This FREE product ONLY includes the first page- see store for full syllabus- 3 pages (Created with MAC PowerPoint)