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Task Cards | BUNDLE

By Nardine Mettry

Spare some time in your class? How about this FUN & DIVERSE TASK CARDS BUNDLE!

How to Use This Resource?

  • Whole Class Game: Scoot! Get your students moving with a fun game of Scoot. Place the task cards around the classroom and have students rotate, answering the question at each station before moving on.
  • Fast Finishers' Challenge: Challenge early finishers to tackle these task cards as an enriching activity to solidify their understanding.
  • Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Turn your classroom or schoolyard into a scientific scavenger hunt! Hide the task cards around the designated area and have students hunt for them, answering the questions they find.
  • Science Jenga! Add a scientific twist to the classic game of Jenga! Number the Jenga blocks and assign each number to a specific task card. When a player pulls a block, another player reads the corresponding card and the first player answers the question.
  • Formative Assessments: Use these task cards as quick quizzes or formative assessments to gauge student understanding of various science concepts.
  • Interactive Whiteboard Fun: Project the task cards on your interactive whiteboard and have students brainstorm answers together as a class.
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Forms of Energy Adapted Notes and Review

By Sign with me TOD

In this product, different forms of energy are reviewed. Students will learn that energy exists in other forms, what energy is, how you can't always see energy, stored energy vs. energy in motion and examples for students to make connections with each, kinetic energy, examples of kinetic energy for students to make connections with it in real life, students will locate and circle the different kinds of kinetic energy, potential and kinetic energy and how it can go back and forth (picture explanations are also included to provide a visual), different forms of energy - electrical, light, sound, thermal, chemical, and mechanical energy are reviewed - their meanings and examples of each along with pictures so students can make connections with what they are learning in their personal life, what matter is and how it is in chemical energy, and energy transformation picture examples are provided. Students will then be required to write down the different types of energy that change to other kinds of energy when they are provided with picture examples. Students will also be required to draw picture and write down the forms of energy that were used to show energy transformation. At the end of the product, students can complete the review that includes short answer and multiple choice questions.

Throughout the product, students will answer short answer comprehension questions to ensure comprehension after reviewing each page of notes.

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Single Celled Organisms Adapted Notes and Review

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This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about single celled organisms.

This product covers the following: single celled organisms, single celled organisms and what they are, brief review of the 5 levels of cellular organization and where they are found in the body, healthy and unhealthy bacteria - how it is produced and where it is found, bacteria and how it breaksdown remains of dead animals and plants, single celled organisms - eubacteria, archabacteria, unicellular protists, unicellular fungi, diatoms, amoeba, paramecium, and euglena - what they are, where they are found, what they do, how they move, etc. are reviewed, how organisms get food, diffusion and osmosis - what they are and how what they do, reproduction of a single cell is called binary fission, how parent cells copy information and divide, and budding of single cells, and the process that occurs during budding. Charts are provided to show the process of a single cell reproducing - binary fission and the budding of a single cell.

Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions based on the pages of notes. Students will also fill in the missing blanks throughout the product that relates to notes that were reviewed on previous pages. Students will review charts that show the process of single cells reproducing and budding as well.

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Distance Learning Choice Boards

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This bundle of Choice Boards is a MUST HAVE if you are teaching Distance Learning! This bundle comes with pre-made choice boards with over 117 prompts/choices! This resource includes Choice Boards for the subjects of: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Movement, Social-Emotional Learning, Brain Breaks, and a "Get to Know You" Choice Board for the beginning of the year. This bundle is ideal for grades 2, 3, and 4.

These activities were created for Distance Learning opportunities but it can also be used in class. The choices are excellent for a wide array of student learning styles that can be easily modified. All teachers have to do is email, post, upload, or share this PDF with students and tell them how many prompts they should complete. Distance Learning made EASY!

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Valentine's Day Science for February BUNDLE!

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Save money and have lots of fun with your middle schoolers in February! Do this all

while learning or reviewing important science concepts!

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Food Chains and Food Webs for Use with Google Slides™

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This science at home resource is perfect for the class using Google Classroom™ with students. Students will be able to go to the San Diego Zoo virtually. Students will be able to learn about different animals by watching videos, viewing live webcams, and reading articles. You can share this resource through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can write directly on the document and then share it back with you.

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5th Grade Science NGSS Aligned Unit About Gravity

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Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?

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- 5 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.

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  • Lesson 5 - Reviewing Gravity

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  • Gravity Choice Project
  • 4 colorful essential vocabulary cards with graphics and definitions

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  • Lesson 2 - What is the Biosphere?
  • Lesson 3 - What is the Hydrosphere?
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  • Lesson 6 - Making a Model that Shows the Interaction Between Two of the Spheres
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5th Grade Life Science NGSS Aligned Unit About the Flow of Energy

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5th Grade Life Science NGSS Aligned Unit About Plant Needs

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BUNDLE-Gr5 Physical Science Unit - Lessons, Notes, Vocabulary, Worksheets, Labs

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This bundle includes all four parts of the Physical Science lessons.

Students will be guided through their introduction to various parts of Physical Science. This bundle is 30% off!

  • They start with Matter and Structure where they learn about physical properties focusing on Solubility, Conductivity, Elasticity, Hardness, Reflectivity, and Texture, and how to observe physical properties. Physical properties are introduced,

  • Students then learn briefly about the periodic table and its history, and atoms. Students will also use pixel art to familiarize themselves with the table and complete a project!

  • Students go to chemical properties after and learn how to measure and be introduced to the conservation of mass via lab work.

  • Lastly, Students will learn about Heterogenous and Homogenous Mixtures. They will be given an overview of changing state to refresh prior knowledge and how that assists in understanding mixtures. They complete a summative lab that focuses on mixtures with a bonus extension challenge.

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1. Element to Name

2. Riddle me An Element

3. Name to Element

4. Mixtures and Solutions

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1. Chemical Properties

2. Mixtures and Solutions

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Soils, Rocks, and Landforms Science Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

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Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a geologist mining in a city in Arkansas that is rumored to be full of rare gems that would make the finder rich!

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

  • Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
  • Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
  • In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the having failed to find any precious gems. However, completing the mission means students will become a legendary gem hunter and have mined enough gems to become rich!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

  • Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of a geologist solving the clues to find the hidden gems within the dig site.
  • Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
  • Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the science background on soils, rocks and landforms.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created.

This Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of science while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the rare gems into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

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Soils and Weathering (Physical & Chemical) Escape Room No Prep!

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This Soils and Weathering Escape Room is the perfect blend of science content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore how soil forms, the layers of soil, the importance of soil, and the difference between physical and chemical weathering through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains what soil is made of, how weathering occurs, and why soil is essential for plants and the environment. The article includes essential vocabulary like soil, rock, particles, silt, nutrients, weathering, and abrasion, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

  • Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing soil and weathering concepts).
  • Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
  • Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts like the layers of soil and types of weathering).
  • Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

  • Improve their reading comprehension.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills.
  • Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

  • Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
  • Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
  • Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Science and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates science content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of soils and weathering, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

Whether you’re teaching about the formation of soil, the processes of physical and chemical weathering, or just looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Soils and Weathering Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

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Electricity Science Game Show Conductors and Insulators, Energy Transformations

By That One Cheerful Classroom

Make reviewing electricity fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This electricity energy review game includes conductors and insulators, electromagnets, energy transformations, series and parallel circuits, and static electricity. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of electricity by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the science concepts while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

  • 25 questions
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Your students will love practicing the electricity concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Science Review Game Show w/ Energy Transformation

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Make reviewing potential and kinetic energy fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This kinetic and potential energy review game includes energy transformations, potential energy, kinetic energy, scenarios, sports and vocabulary. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

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  • teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the potential and kinetic energy concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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Digital Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) Nearpod Middle School Mini Labs

By Danielle Mortimore

These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

  • Instructions and tips for each activity
  • Instructions and example of what to put on each Nearpod Activity Slide
  • 8 interactive, engaging activities that require
  • Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

  1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
  2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
  3. Developing your own model
  4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
  5. Graphing data that the students collected
  6. Solving riddles using math
  7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
  8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned
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Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) Mini Labs for Middle School

By Danielle Mortimore

These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

  • Instructions and tips for each activity
  • 8 interactive, engaging activities that require no student devices
  • Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

  1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
  2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
  3. Developing your own model
  4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
  5. Graphing data that the students collected
  6. Solving riddles using math
  7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
  8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned
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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.

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

  • No problem! This activity now includes a Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

  1. Printable PDF
  2. Google Slides

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

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