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Daily GOOGLE SLIDES Templates

By Maniacs in the Middle

DAILY GOOGLE SLIDES TEMPLATES*NOW UPDATED TO INCLUDE WIDESCREEN & STANDARD VERSIONS*Widescreen: (16:9) Traditional sizeStandard: (4:3) Fits SmartBoardThese slides are perfect for virtual, hybrid, or in person teaching. No matter the subject or

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For All Subject Areas

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Google Apps

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Interactive Notebook Covers and Dividers

By Maniacs in the Middle

*MUST HAVE POWERPOINT TO USE THIS RESOURCE*This pack includes everything you need to set up your interactive notebooks for any subject! This resource is editable so if your subject is not listed, you can add your own!Included in this pack:20+

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For All Subjects

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables

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Jolly Rancher Wars Labels

By Maniacs in the Middle

Classroom management in middle school can be tricky!! This management system was designed specifically with middle schoolers in mind, but can be adapted for many grade levels! Jolly Rancher Wars is a weekly challenge where my 5 classes compete

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For All Subject Areas

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Marshmallow Catapult STEM KIT

By Maniacs in the Middle

This marshmallow catapult STEM activity is perfect for these last days before winter break, or as a gift to your students! Students will build a catapult that launches a marshmallow into a cup of hot chocolate, or their mouth! This STEM kit costs

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Science, Other (Science), Physical Science

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Cell Organelles and Their Functions Lesson

By Maniacs in the Middle

A multiple day lesson to introduce cell organelles and their functions. Students learn 11 organelles of a plant cell while they build a large cell model out of construction paper. INCLUDED IN THIS PACK:Student notes sheet with picture, function, and

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Science, Other (Science), General Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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What is a Scientist?

By Maniacs in the Middle

*UPDATED TO INCLUDE: authors, writers, historians, mathematicians, artists & A DIGITAL OPTION!*Every year I find that my students think that scientists are all the same! They are old guys that wear lab coats and have crazy hair. My 6th graders

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Science, General Science

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Science Interactive Notebook Dividers

By Maniacs in the Middle

This pack includes everything you need for your science notebooks this year! I have been using notebooks in my classroom for 3 years now and will never look back.Included in this pack:•3 different cover options (color & black and white)•Lab

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Science, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Interactive Notebooks

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Table Numbers

By Maniacs in the Middle

*UPDATED* These bright table numbers come in 12 different styles! They include the numbers 1-16. There is a colored version or a black and white version that can be printed on bright paper to save ink! Included: Table #1-16 Team #1-16 Group

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Posters

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Music Classroom Rules

By Maniacs in the Middle

Looking for fun and memorable classroom rules that will stick with your kids all year long? These are perfect! I used 5 songs to use as classroom rules this school year! The rules: "RESPECT" yourself, teachers, classmates, & materials. (Aretha

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For All Subject Areas

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Posters

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Science Safety Posters

By Maniacs in the Middle

These are NEW Science Safety posters that I created upon YOUR request! I have had many people ask me to remove the numbering & clipart from my safety posters. I created these & love them so much that I will be using these in my classroom

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Science, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Cell Organelle Spoons Review Game

By Maniacs in the Middle

An engaging review game from our past! Spoons is an awesome way to review content. This game will help your students review cell organelles! The students have to quickly match the organelle name, picture, function, & analogy! All you need are

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Science, General Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

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Parts of a Microscope Stations

By Maniacs in the Middle

This lesson is perfect to help your students learn the parts of a microscope in a more engaging way! The students are rotating through stations, writing the purpose of each part, and coloring a microscope diagram. What's included:-12 station

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Science, General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

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Science Word Wall: Editable

By Maniacs in the Middle

Are you looking for vocabulary words to use in your classroom? This EDITABLE word wall pack is perfect! This includes 55+ physical science words, editable vocabulary cards to add your own words and definitions, directions on how to make your own,

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Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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March Madness STEM

By Maniacs in the Middle

Need a March Madness themed STEM activity for your class? Whether you are virtual, hybrid, or in person, this STEM activity will work for you! Students will walk through the step by step directions on how to create a catapult. The catapult they

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Science, Other (Science), General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities

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The Edible Cell

By Maniacs in the Middle

This is a fun and engaging way to review the organelles of a plant cell! Students create a plant cell made entirely out of food and candy. The students use the candy to model 11 organelles. This is a multi-day lesson. 11 organelles: Cell wall, cell

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Science, General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Valentine's Day STEM Bridge

By Maniacs in the Middle

Need a Valentine’s Day STEM activity for your class? Whether you are virtual, hybrid, or in person, this STEM activity will work for you! Students are challenged to build a successful bridge that is at LEAST 14 cm long! The bridge is held up by 2

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Science, Other (Science)

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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551

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Pumpkin Halloween STEM

By Maniacs in the Middle

Every holiday we have at school is always crazy! I love incorporating STEM activities during a holiday because it keeps the students engaged, working on team building skills, and collaborating with each other! I do this lesson in one, 47 minute

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Science

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities

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Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Task Cards

By Maniacs in the Middle

Are you looking to review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion with your students? These task cards are perfect! You can use these as a review game or as normal task cards! There are 40 examples of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion included in this resource! Each card

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Games, Task Cards

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Famous Scientists and Inventors

By Maniacs in the Middle

Are you having your students do a research project on scientists and inventors? This is the perfect intro lesson for you! Included in this resource includes editable Google Slides of 30+ famous scientists and inventors your students will be

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Science, General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities

$3.00

141

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Black and White Quote Posters

By Maniacs in the Middle

These are 8 inspirational quotes that can be used in any classroom! This includes the 8 quotes and detailed instructions for how to print & hang.Quotes:Goals are dreams with deadlinesGood vibes onlyIt's hard to beat a person who never gives

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Posters

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543

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Specialty, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Other (Science), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, General Science, Physical Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, For All Subjects, Engineering