Universal Science

This product contains 46 CERs. The first CER focuses on lab safety and is used as an introductory piece. The other 45 CERs focuses on nearly all of the taught concepts over the course of a year. My students had to complete a CER for every topic and it helped them organize their thoughts. CERs can be used with videos, articles, research, and many other resources. I did include a rubric that I designed. The evidence portion is worth 30 points because the proof leads to the claim. The reasoning is

Students will identify some changes in genetic traits that have occurred over several generations through natural selection and selective breeding. This product allows students to understand the key differences amongst natural selection and artificial selection (selective breeding).

This product allows students to compare as well as identify the three laws of both scientist. The pockets and the venn diagram establishes the correlation between both principles. The students will understand how Kepler's laws influenced Newton's laws as well as how Newton's laws supported Kepler's findings. Helps simplify Kepler laws for students. Can fit on the same page and color paper makes it look better. ASTRO 4(B): Students will research and describe the contributions of scientists to ou

This product allows students to compare and contrast models of the "solar system" as well as the founding scientist. The pockets focus on Ptolemy and Copernicus and the venn diagram establishes the correlation between both principles. The students will better understand contributions of scientists. The activities can fit on the same page and color paper makes it look better. ASTRO 4(B): Students will research and describe the contributions of scientists to our changing understanding of astronom

This resource includes over two- hundred thirty words related to astronomy. These visual vocabulary cards can be used to word walls, notes, stations, and many more student centered instructions. Great for visual learners.

Students are expected to research and describe the use of astronomy in ancient civilizations. This product will help students with their research and description and also add color images to their interactive journal.

Students will better understand the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. Students will better understand the various waves of the EM spectrum using things that we are familiar with. Students will know more about the electromagnetic spectrum after using this activity as well as the website that is attached to the teacher key. Students can make tabs out of the pictures and write the type of wave underneath. This activity is designed to be "easy" so that stude

Students will better understand a parsec, light year, or an astronomical unit. This product is used for scaffolded notes. You could use this at any point of the lesson cycle. Students are give several questions and I would recommend using the free presentation (located in the preview).

Students will compare the functions of cell organelles to the functions of an organ system. This activity allows students to better understand how organelles and systems carryout similar functions and have specific tasks. There are multiple activities that can spiral from these handouts. Students can do a card sort and flip book and/or have a review sheet.

Students are expected to research and describe the use of astronomy in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs, Europeans, and the native Americans. These cornell notes will help simplify and organize students' research and description of ancient civilizations. The presentation is also enclosed for free (combined online PPTs). I normally print the slides out, but I might post it online so students can have a reference.

Students will be able to understand how to compare the scale size of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. They will also understand how to scale the size the sun, earth, and moon using constant proportions. Students should know the diameter of the sun and moon in order to complete this activity. I kept the calculations simple because I just want students to grasp the concept. A key is included.

Students will describe the doppler shift (redshift and blueshift). This activity leads to a better understanding of the supporting evidence used in the Big Bang Theory. Students will have 10 statements and they have to figure out which "Shift" is occurring.

This product contains more than 20 CERs. The first CER focuses on lab safety and is used as an introductory piece. The other CERs focuses on nearly all of the taught concepts over the course of a year. My students had to complete a CER for every topic and it helped them organize their thoughts. CERs can be used with videos, articles, research, and many other resources. I did include a rubric that I designed. The evidence portion is worth 30 points because the proof leads to the claim. The reason

Students will compare the functions of cell organelles to the functions of an organ system. This activity allows students to better understand how organelles and systems carry out similar functions and have specific tasks. There are 6 foldables with systems and organelles and students have find the similar functions.

This product is one of Page Keeley's Formative Assessment Probes and allows student to see their progress throughout the lesson cycle. Pictures are encouraged, but the digital Before During Afters (BDAs) will only focus on their explanations. Students may add pictures on the after if you would like. This product consist of nearly all taught concepts for the 6th Grade Science Pre- Advanced Placement course and contains 35 BDAs. Please, download the free sample (Plant vs Animal Cells BDA). This is

Allows students to describe and investigate responses of organisms that may result from internal stimuli and external stimuli. Students will compare and contrast internal and external stimuli with pockets and pre- typed examples. Students will also complete a stimulus vs response venn diagram. Can be used as an interactive activity within their interactive notebook. The free powerpoint presentation will work well with this product. Great for reviews, formative assessments, scaffold notes, and t

What is the difference between geocentric and heliocentric? Student will have to determine which statement is related to each theory. There are some statements that are related to both models. This interactive activity can be used as a review.

This foldable helps students understand that Electromagnetic (EM) radiation is a form of energy that is all around us and takes many forms. Students will research radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays, and visible light. Great introductory or reinforcement piece.

Students will complete 3 foldables related to ecological succession, and the two types of succession. Each student will explain how the words on each foldable it is related to succession. Each foldables include at least 5 key vocabulary words related to equilibrium, pioneer species, disturbance, lichens, moss, primary succession, secondary succession, climax community, species, and biodiversity.

Students will relate the positions of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides. This product compares spring and neap tides.