6th Grade Other (Science) Activities (by date, oldest first)
Reading Weather Forecasts - Unit 1 - Functional Text - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.
This download includes:
- 9 different weather forecasts
- 2 levels
- Fahrenheit Set & Celsius Set
- Teacher answer key
- Suggested follow up activities
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
- 24 worksheets with 120 questions (5 questions per page)
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
- 16 worksheets with 96 questions (6 questions per page)
A total of 40 different worksheets and 216 questions per set.
All together there is 80 worksheets and 432 questions included in this download.
This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world weather forecasts they would find on their phone app, the internet or on the news. Students will read the weather forecasts closely and answer questions to show understanding. (Ex. What are the current weather conditions?, What is the high and low for today? Are there any active weather alerts? Etc.).
Check out some of my other Functional Reading Activities:
Website Comprehension - Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2
Calculating Discount, Tax & Tip Bundle
Special Education Life Skills Bundle - Teacher Starter Pack - Functional Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Special Education Life Skills Bundle for Teen to Young Adult Students
This bundle offers 55 units of practical worksheets designed to teach essential life skills, including reading menus, menu math, reading invitations, filling out forms, understanding bus and train schedules, using coupons, reading weather forecasts, and more. Perfect for special education teachers, this resource helps students develop functional academics and critical life skills. Whether you're new to teaching or experienced, this bundle provides a comprehensive set of tools to support your students' growth and independence.
SEPARATELY THESE RESOURCES WOULD COST YOU $286.00.
THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 55 units
- Teacher answer key
- Over 1,350 worksheets
UNITS INCLUDED:
Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 1
Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4
Bus and Train Routes, Schedules, Signs & Stations
Calendar Comprehension - Unit 1
Coupons - Unit 1
Coupons - Unit 2
Coupons - Unit 3
Filling Out Forms - Unit 1
Filling Out Forms - Unit 2
Filling Out Forms - Unit 3
Filling Out Forms - Unit 4
Paying Bills Unit 1
Paying Bills Unit 2
Paying Bills Unit 3
Paying Utility Bills - Unit 1
Paying Utility Bills - Unit 2
Personal Information Forms
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 1
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 3
Reading Invitations - Unit 1
Reading Invitations - Unit 2
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 1
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 2
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 3
Recipe Comprehension - Unit 1
Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 1
Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 2
Understanding Instructions - Unit 1
Understanding Instructions - Unit 2
Understanding Instructions - Unit 3
Understanding Instructions - Unit 4
Understanding Menus - Unit 1
Understanding Menus - Unit 2
Understanding Menus - Unit 3
Understanding Menus - Unit 4
Understanding Menus - FREEBIE
Weather Forecasts - Unit 1
Website Comprehension - Unit 1
Website Comprehension - Unit 2
Website Comprehension - Unit 3
SCIENTIFIC METHOD FOLDOUT - Hands-On Science Learning for Kids
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the Scientific Method? This Scientific Method Foldout resource is a hands-on, interactive tool that helps students understand and remember each step of the process. Perfect for science classrooms, homeschool lessons, or STEM activities, this foldout simplifies complex scientific concepts while making learning fun and memorable!
The Scientific Method Foldout includes:
- Step-by-step breakdown of the Scientific Method with clear explanations for each stage: question, research, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion.
- Interactive design that encourages students to fold, color, and label, reinforcing their understanding through hands-on learning.
- Visually appealing layout that makes it a perfect addition to interactive notebooks or science journals.
- Ideal for all ages, especially elementary and middle school students, who will benefit from this visual and tactile learning tool.
This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning, all while keeping students actively engaged. Whether you are a teacher seeking to enhance your science curriculum or a homeschool parent looking for an exciting way to introduce the Scientific Method, this foldout is the perfect solution!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
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HEART & ANATOMY - Interactive Anatomy Foldout Craft for Aspiring Medics!
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you searching for an engaging and educational tool to help your children or students understand the complex structure of the human heart? Our Heart Anatomy Foldout Craft is designed specifically to simplify learning about the cardiovascular system, making it an ideal resource for homeschoolers and classroom environments alike.
Here’s why this detailed craft is a must-have for budding biologists and future doctors:
- Detailed Anatomical Representation: This foldout provides a comprehensive overview of the heart, including heart chambers, atria, ventricles, valves, septum, blood vessels, coronary arteries, and the pulmonary artery and vein.
- Hands-On Learning Experience: By building the foldout, students can visually and tactically explore the various parts of the heart, enhancing their understanding through interactive learning.
- Educational Benefits: Aids in teaching complex concepts such as blood flow, heart functions, and cardiovascular health in a digestible and memorable way.
- Highly Versatile: Perfect for students of varying ages and educational levels, from elementary through high school, adapting to different depth of detail as needed.
- Ready-to-Use Format: Comes in a ready-to-print format, allowing for immediate use in both homeschool and traditional classroom settings.
Introduce your students to the intricacies of heart anatomy with our Heart Anatomy Foldout Craft. It’s a powerful visual tool that promotes a deeper understanding of human biology and encourages a hands-on approach to learning!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
VOLCANO ACTIVITY SET - Educational Worksheets & Activities for Kids
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you looking for an exciting and educational way to teach children about volcanoes? Our Volcano Activity Set is the perfect solution!
This comprehensive set includes a variety of worksheets and activities designed to help children explore the fascinating world of volcanoes. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this resource provides an interactive and fun way for children to learn about volcanic activity, types of volcanoes, and the science behind eruptions.
Benefits of Volcano Activity Set:
- Promotes Scientific Understanding: Helps children learn about the geological processes behind volcanic activity.
- Encourages Hands-On Learning: Provides interactive and engaging activities to reinforce learning.
- Stimulates Creativity: Combines scientific exploration with creative projects and experiments.
- Interactive and Fun: Keeps children engaged with a mix of worksheets, experiments, and creative tasks.
Why Choose Our Volcano Activity Set?
- Engaging and Educational: Keeps children entertained while teaching them about volcanoes and earth science.
- Easy to Use: Ready-to-print worksheets and activities that are simple to implement in various educational settings.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for use in the classroom, at home, or as part of homeschooling activities.
- High-Quality Designs: Beautifully designed worksheets and activities that capture children's attention and make learning fun.
Transform your science lessons with our Volcano Activity Set and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing understanding of volcanoes, encouraging hands-on learning, and stimulating creativity. Get your set today and let your child explore the exciting world of volcanoes!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
Lab Safety - Interactive Digital Notebook
By Brittany Henderson
Looking for a different resource to introduce and reinforce lab safety? This 100% digital Interactive Science Notebook is ready to meet that need. No prep needed from you, ready to assign to students and engage.
This resource addresses the following Essential Questions:
- How can we keep ourselves safe in a laboratory setting or in the field?
Interactive Notebook Contains:
- Google Slides Digital Notebook Pages
- 13 Full Color Pages with text and examples
- 2 Interactive Drag and Drop Pages
- 5 Pages That Require Student Interaction
Please check out the preview video to ensure that this product would work for you and your students!
Adding and Subtracting Significant Figures Maze
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 15 addition and subtraction problems where students also have to identify the significant figures in the answers.
Important Information
Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to solve 13 problems to finish the maze.
Distance learning?
- No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!
Three Forms of Use Included
- Printable PDF
- Google Slides
- Easel by TeachShare
Check out my other mazes for practicing significant figures!
*Identifying Significant Figures Maze
*Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze Activity
Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze Activity
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 15 multiplication and division problems.
Important Information
Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to solve 13 problems to finish the maze.
Distance learning?
- No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!
Three Forms of Use Included
- Printable PDF
- Google Slides
- Easel by TeachShare
Check out my other mazes for practicing significant figures!
*Identifying Significant Figures Maze
Scientific Method - Experimental Design Vocabulary "Poetry" Tiles
By Brittany Henderson
These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning!
Set of tiles comes with a mixture of 189 vocabulary and other words for students to build their own scientific method or experimental design "poetry." A blank set for you or students to add more words as needed is also included.
Making Data Tables- Practice Worksheet
By Brittany Henderson
Practice worksheet for properly organizing data into data tables.
Students are given sets of data and asked to make corresponding data tables. In each table students are asked to do more of the work. Example: The first data table includes the table already drawn and a few labels. The last one the student must make the whole table.
Distance learning?
- No problem! This activity now includes Google Docs Version! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!
Two Forms of Use Included
- Printable PDF
- Google Docs
Significant Figures Maze Activity Bundle
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 3 maze activities and a BONUS handout/resource about significant figures rules (including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing) is included in this bundle.
Identifying Significant Figures Maze
Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze
Adding and Subtracting Significant Figures Maze
Important Information
Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve at least 12 problems to find their way through the maze.
Distance learning?
- No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!
Three Forms of Use Included
- Printable PDF
- Google Slides
- Easel by TeachShare
Invasive Species Wanted Poster
By Danielle Mortimore
Fun invasive species inquire lesson. Students create a wanted poster for invasive species either locally or globally. This lesson includes two different ways to give this assignment:
- Blank copy of the wanted poster that you can print and have student fill out
- Copy that is editable for students to complete on devices
Includes
- Slide with directions on what goes in each blank
- Student examples
- Teacher tips
- Slide with student directions
TN State Standards:
- 6.LS2.5 Analyze existing evidence about the effect of a specific invasive species on native populations in Tennessee and design a solution to mitigate its impact.
- 6.LS2.1 Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size.
NGSS Life Science:
- MS-LS2-4 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
By Danielle Mortimore
Bellwork template for middle school science.
Each day is a different theme, learning target, and success criteria space. Monday-Wednesday includes spaces for upcoming important dates. Each day features a funny meme.
Monday: Spiral review
Tuesday: Experimental design
Wednesday: Word wall (vocabulary)
Thursday: Graph and data analysis
Friday: TNReady question and article
I usually keep a running file for each quarter and just copy each week's slides. Then I hide the slides I'm not using.
Lego NXT Robot - Reece's Runner
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
Here's a LEGO robot that I designed using the LEGO NXT robotics kit. It's a quick build for a single class period activity! SIX EASY STEPS!! The beauty of a quick build like this is a quick break down and put away at the end of class!
By Beth Hammett
Can you persuade your group members to let you have the serum to survive the plague? Students use higher level critical thinking skills to convince, debate, persuade, and outwit others to save their lives! 35 pages that includes: Directions Differentiated Project Ideas 24 male avatars 24 female avators Character traits Character flaws Character Reflection Sheet Extra Resources Students choose their avatars, fill out character sheets traits and flaws, and use their bargaining skills to try to survive the deadly plague! Includes whole group option, as well, and other activities for expository writings, oral presentations, and more... Excellent for use in ELA, SS/History,Science, and Life Skills classes. Helpful with units covering character studies, life skills, the Middle Ages, epidemics, major events in history, and more. Meets CCSS.
Classifying Plants and Animals Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, students will learn about the following: living things - plants and animals and where they live and what they need to live, nutrients and why they are important for plants and animals to survive, the parts of a plant - roots, stems, leaves, and cells. Students will also learn that they can classify plants by the shape of their outside edge, texture, and vein pattern. Students will learn the vein pattern in leaves - netted or parallel veins. Students will also learn about smooth leaf margin and jagged leaf margins. Students will learn about the texture of plants - waxy texture, rough texture, and smooth texture. Students will also learn about the stem structure - soft stems and woody stems. Students will then learn about the root stems - taproots and fibrous roots of plants. As students are learning about the classification of plants they will answer comprehension questions throughout the product to ensure comprehension. Students will then draw a picture of each part of the plant that they are learning about. At the end of the product, students will answer fill in the blank questions that review vocabulary was covered throughout the product.
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Single Celled Organisms Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
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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Reptiles and Amphibians Adapted Notes and Review
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Life Processes of Plants Adapted Notes and Review
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Reacting to the Environment - 5 Senses Adapted Notes and Review
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Skeletal and Muscular System Notes and Review
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Skeletal and Muscular System - Human Body Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
This product includes quick notes for students who should focus on the important details of the skeletal and muscular system.
Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: skeletal system, muscular system, cellular organization, organism (living thing), organ system, organ, tissue, cells, involuntary muscles, voluntary muscles, smooth muscles, skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones.
These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes, fill in the blank sections, and short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes.
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Digestive System - Human Body System Adapted Notes and Review
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This product includes notes for students who should focus on the important details of the digestive system - the human body.
Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: levels of cellular organization - organism, organ system, organ, tissue, and cells, digestive system and where it begins - saliva, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, nutrients - fats/oils, dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, and grains.
These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes. There is a review packet attached that includes fill in the blank questions, a diagram to label the parts of the digestive system, and an answer key. A key is provided for the fill in the blank answers.
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Ecosystems Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about ecosystems.
Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: community, ecosystems, population, estuaries, living things compared to nonliving things in a community and how nonliving things help living things in a community, small fish, kinds of ecosystems, organisms, water supply, and the Florida Everglades.
These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes and fill in the blank questions with a key. Students will learn what ecosystems are what how they are made up of both living and nonliving things, examples of nonliving things and how they help living things, examples of different ecosystems - students can determine what is in each given ecosystem by looking at the pictures provided, students will learn about the Florida Everglades, estuaries and why birds build nests near estuaries, what makes up a community in an ecosystem and why communities are important in an ecosystem, students will review different ecosystems and why specific animals would not survive in or want to live in that ecosystem, brief review of a population - its meaning and students will examine a chart that looks at the biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, and individual. Students will learn about water concerns in the Florida Everglades, why the smallest fish in an ecosystem are most important, and students will look at a food chain chart and answer questions regarding the chart.
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