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Simple Machines Vocabulary Activity/Graphic Organizer
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Vocabulary activity/graphic organizer helps students see side by side the similarities and differences between the 6 simple machines. Use as a supplement to resources/information you have given or a start for students to do their own research. Print version has a simple tinyurl link for students to see more information about the topic. The resource is included with the digital link for online/digital learners!
Distance learning?
Three Forms of Use Included
Compounds and Mixtures "Mini" Labs - Set of 2
By Brittany Henderson
2 "mini" labs that will help students observe and make connections to compounds and mixtures. The first introduces students to the concept of mixtures. The second shows the concept that not all liquids act alike so conclusions can be drawn about how materials interact when put together.
These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.
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Three Forms of Use Included
Materials Needed
Mixed Substances Mini Lab
Materials Needed:
Cup
Cornstarch
Water
Stir stick or Spoon
Oil and Water Mini Lab
Materials Needed:
Food Coloring
Water
Jar with a lid (baby food jars are great for this)
Vegetable Oil
Stir stick or spoon
Dish Soap
Kinetic and Potential Energy "Mini" Lab
By Brittany Henderson
One "mini" lab that will help students observe and make connections that all objects have energy, even when they are not moving.
Materials Needed
Plastic Bowl
Sand
Assorted rocks and pebbles
Ruler
These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.
Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?
Three Forms of Use Included
Can be used to support NGSS: MS-PS3
Producers, Consumers and Decomposers Vocabulary Activity/Graphic Organizer
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF and a digital version are included in this distance learning ready activity. Vocabulary activity/graphic organizer helps students see side by side the similarities and differences between producers, consumers and decomposers. Use as a supplement to resources/information you have given or a start for students to do their own research. Both versions have a simple tinyurl link for students to see more information about the topic
Next Generation Science Standard: MS-LS2-3.
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How Much Water? Student Water Use Log
By Brittany Henderson
This water log chart activity to designed to help students think about the question "how much water do I use?" and discover their weekly water use.
Students record how many times they participate in different water using activities. They then multiply this number by the average amount of water used to understand their weekly water consumption. These average use values are given to the student and already included in the chart.
Comes with a metric version (liters) and a standard version (gallons) as well as a teacher explanation.
Distance learning?
Two Forms of Use Included
Heat and Temperature "Mini" Lab
By Brittany Henderson
One "mini" lab that will help students observe and make connections that particles in matter move faster at high temperatures than at low temperatures
These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.
Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?
Three Forms of Use Included
Materials needed:
-Two cups
-Hot water
-Cold water
-Eyedropper
-Food Coloring
-Colored Pencils
Science Olympiad Coach's Guide - Division B and C
By Danielle Mortimore
About to start a science olympiad team at your school? Are you taking over for an already established science olympiad team? This guide will help you stay organized and sane while sponsoring one of the best science school competitions out there! It includes the following sections...
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Coaching Science Olympiad is one of the most exhausting but rewarding academic extracurricular activities. You will see students grow and learn so much and see their love of science and STEM expand! This guide is for new coaches, either those starting their own Science Olympiad program or for those taking over existing programs. I was a Science Olympiad coach for 6 years and am sharing how I was able to stay organized and help students try their best and succeed!
5th Grade Science Digital EOG Review Test Prep Google Form- 20 Day Spiral Review
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
North Carolina 5th Grade Science Teachers, this is for you! Are you looking for a resource to prepare your students for the North Carolina 5th Grade Science EOG? Look no further! This 20 day countdown activity includes 20 Google Forms that review all standards from the new 2023 NC Science Standards using EOG style, multiple choice word problems. Students will complete 5 problems each day covering a variety of topics. Students should complete one form each day leading up to testing. They are self grading out of 100 and show student’s their score right away. The forms are completely editable, giving you the option to add or take away problems if necessary.
In this activity, they will review...
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Unicellular or Multicellular Organisms Digital Sort Activity & Google Form Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms? Look no further! This 8 question vocabulary scramble and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. The 4 question reading comprehension passage allows students to gain further insight and check for understanding with written response questions. The 20 question Google Form quick check can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1
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Human Body Levels of Organization Mini Lesson | Presentation, Activity, and Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students learn Levels of Organization within the Human Body? Look no further! Start off with a 6 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quiz! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.1, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Weather Tools & Instruments Mini Lesson | Presentation, Sort Activity, & Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Weather Tools (barometer, anemometer, hygrometer, thermometer, rain gauge, and wind vane)? Look no further! Start off with a 21 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 6 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quiz! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard ESS.5.1, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Weather Review Multiple Choice Task Cards & Google Form- NC SCOS ESS.5.1
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for a resource that covers NC Science Standard ESS.5.1- Earth's Systems? Look no further! This set of engaging and hands-on Task Cards was created to help your 5th graders prepare for the NC Science EOG with 24 different multiple choice word problems! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard ESS.5.1
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Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors Mini Lesson | Presentation, Sort Activity & Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Abiotic and Biotic Factors? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quick check! This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard LS.5.3
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Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecosystems Mini Lesson | Presentation, Sort Activity, Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 12 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 10 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Producers, Consumers and Decomposers Mini Lesson | Presentation, Activity, Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers? Look no further! Start off with a 26 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quiz! This resource was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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5th Grade Science Digital Jeopardy Game EOG Spiral Review Test Prep- Game #2
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for an easy, no prep assignment to prepare for the End of Grade Science Test? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different cumulative review word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!
**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standards (implemented Fall 2024)**
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5th Grade Science Digital Jeopardy Game EOG Spiral Review Test Prep- Game #1
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for an easy, no prep assignment to prepare for the End of Grade Science Test? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different cumulative review word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!
**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standards (implemented Fall 2024)**
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Heredity and Genetics Review Digital Jeopardy Game | NC SCOS LS.5.3 | No Prep
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for an easy, no-prep assignment to review Heredity and Genetics? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!
**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standard LS.5.3 (implemented Fall 2024)**
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Ecosystems Review Digital Jeopardy Game | NC SCOS LS.5.2 | No Prep
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for an easy, no-prep assignment to review Ecosystems? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!
**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standard LS.5.2 (implemented Fall 2024)**
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Force and Motion Review Digital Jeopardy Game | NC SCOS PS.5.2 | No Prep
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Are you looking for an easy, no-prep assignment to review Force and Motion? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!
**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standard PS.5.2 (implemented Fall 2024)**
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