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Free 8th grade general science resources
Scientific Method Vocabulary Search Activity | Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about the Scientific Method with Seek & Find Science Doodles. Great for student engagement and retention. Use at the beginning of the year or for a quick review for science fair! Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go! Includes- Scientific Method Doodle/Color Sheet with key terms- Student assignment page - Teacher/s
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5th - 8th
Water Drops on a Penny Scientific Method Lab Activity
This classic water drops on a penny lab has never been more clear, cut and dry than this! Students will identify and label parts of the scientific method and investigate which type of water will hold more drops on a penny: soapy or plain. Students will write a hypothesis, collect and record data, complete a bar graph, and a five part conclusion. This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includes:10 Bell-ringers/Anticipation Reading GuideLesson- Lab Safety LessonLesso
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4th - 10th
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Layers of the Earth Doodle Activity - Review Earth's Layers & Structure
Earth's Layers - A fun and interactive doodle graphic organizer to review or introduce the layers of the earth. Includes a blank template for students to fill out on their own doodle and notes, and a black/white version of the answer key which would be a great reference sheet and a full-color answer key.Includes both metric and standard measurements!Easy to differentiate! My students love the creativity and the visual/symbolic reminders of vocabulary words and concepts.Great for an introductor
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5th - 8th
Science Warm Ups (Bell Ringers) - FREE
This resource contains 4 weeks (20 days) of our best-selling warm-ups. This download has a full size version AND interactive notebook version of each warm-up. Answer keys are also included! Included in this resource are the following warm-ups:
1. Ecosystems: Food Chains
2. Chemistry: Atoms, Elements, and Molecules
3. Force and Motion: Forces
4. Structure of Life: Plant vs. Animal Cells
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These warm-ups are all
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5th - 8th
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Ecology Vocabulary - Differentiated Science Reading Passages & Questions
Science Literacy starts with accessible vocabulary. Our differentiated vocabulary lessons are perfect for teaching your students science terminology in a fun, engaging and differentiated way. Our readings are created using the same language for below and above level readers with differentiated questions. Students don't even need to know that they are receiving work that is different from their peers as they learn science terms.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS 1-2 DAY LESSON:• Differentiated readings cove
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Beaks Lab Natural Selection Activity
In this fun natural selection activity students will simulate Darwin's finches and see how survival of the fittest can lead to evolution. This lab is available for free many places online, I just took bits and pieces of what worked for me and compiled it into a new format. In this lab, students will simulate birds needing to collect food. Each bird has a different beak (tweezers, clothespin, etc) and collects different food types (macaroni, beans, etc.) This lab has been left editable so you can
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Evolution Bundle
Interactive Notebook Vocabulary Blank by Science Doodles - FREEBIE!
This is a great weekly tool for students. I introduce 6 new vocabulary words each Monday. I will be sharing my lists very soon! This is shrunk to fit in the interactive notebook!
Enjoy!
Science Doodles
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1st - 12th
CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Science Writing Templates - FREEBIE
Scaffold the process of writing a CER argument for your students by using these free templates! Can be used across grade levels. I've used these in 4th - 8th grade, but they could also be used in high school!While the templates were designed to teach science argumentation in my classroom, most of them are not science-specific and can also be used across other content areas as well! Includes 9 pages (7 different templates) of non-editable PDFs.
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5th - 8th
Moon Phases & Eclipse Digital Lesson | Space Astronomy Unit Google Slides
This Space Google Slides, digital and printable lesson focuses on the moon phases and eclipses. Students will explore the different phases of the moon with a foldable activity, solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.Students can work independently, in pairs, or whole class! Students will start out with a set of warm-ups to find out what they know and will learn, followed by a set of notes where they follow along a slide-presentation to highlight with embedded links and tools. An activity is included to
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4th - 10th
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FREE Genetics Punnett Square Monohybrid Crosses Practice Worksheet
Monohybrid Mice! is a genetics Punnett square practice problem worksheet for monohybrid crosses. Students will fill in the Punnett squares, complete a table containing the genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring, and answer a set of questions for each problem. Both printable and digital (Google Slides and Google Forms) versions are included.This resource includes:Editable and Printable 2-Page Student HandoutEditable and Printable 1-Page Paper Saving Handout (Students will use their own noteb
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8th - 10th
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HS-LS3-3
Also included in: Genetics Practice Problem Bundle - Punnett Squares
FREE DOWNLOAD - Metric System - Color by Number - Back to School Science
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions that relate to the metric system. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a relaxing zen coloring page. I hope you enjoy this freebie! You can find more of my Science Back to School Activities HereIncluded:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher KeysHow is this product useful?✔ Excellent summative assessment ✔ Versatile - use for classwork, homework, early finishers, extra credit, tes
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Science Activities - Science Color by Number Bundle
Emergency Science Sub Plan Reading Comprehension Passage Monster Fish
Are you looking for a scary - but true - science story? Your students will love this one. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension passage that teachers and students love. Perfect for the days when you just can’t be there. Your sub and students will love this sub plan which is packed with highly engaging, relevant learning. This is a perfect no stress no prep resource that works for both sub plans and regular lesson plans. This sub plan includes2 page highly engaging non-fiction newslette
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5th - 8th
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FREE! Density Interactive Notebook Science Doodle BUNDLE - Science Notes
This Density Bundle is also found in my
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Included in this Bundle:
• Directions on how to use this Bundle
• One large PDF with a table of contents with hyperlinks for easy access
• 3 Interactive Notebook Foldables
- Density
- Density Observed in Objects
- Calculating Density
• 6 Vocabulary Words with pages of original doodles and 4 different versions for differeniated le
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6th - 8th
Paper Airplane Lab Activity | Force and Motion Scientific Investigation
This laws of motion paper airplane activity will have students reviewing the scientific investigation process. In this lab activity, students will design and test their own paper airplane and review key vocabulary: force, gravity, speed and the laws of motion. This is a great exploratory or review activity and it is included in my Force and Motion Unit Bundle! Students will work in groups of 3 to record and measure the distance and time of their paper airplane in order to calculate speed. Roles
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4th - 10th
The Name Game (Getting to Know the Periodic Table)
key words: periodic table worksheets, finding elements, using the periodic table, periodic table homework, periodic table activityHave your students get to know the periodic table by matching certain clues (questions/statements) with elements. Not only does it help them associate chemical elements with their symbols and read the periodic table, but it also brings out their creative and imaginative side.- 22 questions/statements that must be matched with specific elements.- Students then must ma
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7th - 12th
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Save Fred! Community and Teamwork Builder
Save Fred! is a great community builder and review of the Scientific Method. I've used this activity at the beginning of the year for 2 years with my 5th graders. They LOVE saving Fred and talk about it for the rest of the year!
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This goes along with the Save Fred! lesson on my blog.
Save Fred! Blog Post
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The Following Directions Test is another fun Back to School activity!
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3rd - 8th
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Scientific Investigation Word Wall Coloring Sheets (12 pages)
Coloring pages have recently become a huge hit all over the world. In my new series of word wall coloring pages, you can bring the excitement of coloring into your middle school and high school science classrooms.This STEM / STEAM vocabulary set includes the words: hypothesis, experiment, constant, variable, independent variable, dependent variable, data, research, qualitative, quantitative, standard error, and scientific investigation. Word Walls are an instructional tool used primarily in the
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4th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-1
Matter Atoms Periodic Table of Elements Activities | Physical Science Notebook
This Physical Science Middle School Notebook product features my notebook set-up for my Matter and Chemistry Complete Curriculum Bundle! This product includes the following resources: table of contents, score sheet, notebook descriptions, Bingo Review and more! An editable version of the table of contents and score sheet are provided too! This product is also part of my Physical Science Complete Year Bundle!WHAT'S ALL IN THE BUNDLE? Notebook Set upWarm-ups with answer keyProperties of Matter Les
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4th - 10th
Waves: Light and Sound Word Search Coloring Activity
Give your science students a fun word search to naturally explore and discovery vocabulary words from the unit Light and Sound Waves! Also, students can color images related to the vocabulary. This product is included in my Waves Unit Bundle, which includes all of the following:Pacing Guide and Teacher Strategies/Support Descriptions10 Warm-ups and answer keyLesson- WavesLesson- Property of WavesLesson- Property of LightLesson- Refraction and DiffractionLesson- SoundProject- Trivia Board GameTes
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Waves Energy & Motion- Science Interactive Notebook Unit Plan
FREE Science Lab Equipment Skills Lab with Graphing and Data Analysis
This is a laboratory activity that covers the proper use of 5 basic pieces of lab equipment: The Celsius thermometer, the graduated cylinder, the quadruple (or triple) beam balance, the metric ruler, and the Bunsen burner. Set up in a lab station-style setting, this activity will teach, review, reinforce, and provide practice on the correct use of these essential pieces of lab equipment. Students will also review data tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs. Topics covered by this
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Science Classroom Posters - OLOGY Poster Set
Check out these FREE Ology Posters for your Science Classroom that are sure to be conversation starters among your students! They will also get your students wondering about other studies of science that go beyond a traditional lab, and, best of all they make your room look colorful and welcoming!If you asked a student to draw a picture of a scientist nine times out ten, either they are going to draw someone who looks a lot like Albert Einstein (the hair at least), or they are going to draw som
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5th - 12th
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Theory of Plate Tectonics- Convection Currents, Pangaea, Seafloor Spreading
This Plate Tectonics digital and printable notebook set up gives you a preview of what all is included in my PLATE TECTONICS DIGITAL INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK! This product includes a score sheet, unit cover with a word bank, a review Bingo activity, unit reflection activity, and more! Buy my bundle and get access to my entire unit links. All the prep work from start to finish for this complete 3 week unit bundle is ready to go if your purchase my complete bundle! Edit the notes with the included edi
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4th - 10th
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Types of Rocks- Rocks Cycle- Igneous, Metamorphic & Sedimentary Notebook Freebie
This digital and printable Rock & Mineral Notebook set up is part of my ROCKS AND MINERALS DIGITAL NOTEBOOK CURRICULUM! This product includes a score sheet, unit cover with a word bank, a review Bingo activity, unit reflection activity, and more! Buy my bundle and get access to my entire unit links. Check out my ROCKS AND MINERALS COMPLETE CURRICULUM:Notebook Set-UpLesson- Mineral CharacteristicsLesson- Mineral IdentificationLesson- Igneous RocksLesson- Sedimentary RocksLesson- Metamorphic R
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4th - 10th
Waves- Light and Sound Unit Science Notebook | Physical Science Middle School
Get this Light and Sound Waves Unit Bundle notebook unit set-up with an editable score sheet, table of contents, notebook front cover, and more! This product is part of my Waves Double Complete Mega Bundle!WHAT'S ALL INCLUDED IN THE UNIT BUNDLE?Notebook Set-upPre-Assessment/Warm-upsLesson- WavesLesson- Property of WavesLesson- Properties of Light (Refraction and Diffraction)Lesson- Properties of Light (Reflection, Opaque, Translucent and Transparent)Lesson- SoundWaves Unit Project- Create your o
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Waves, Light, & Sound Notebook Bundle | Physical Science Middle School
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