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In this product, students will learn about electrical energy. In the beginning of the product, matter is reviewed and how matter can be seen in three different forms - solid, liquid, and gas. Students will then review how matter changes, what matter is made up of - atoms, and what makes up atoms, how electricity comes from movement of electrons among atoms of the matter. Students will learn about electricity and how we are reminded how important it is when the power is off. Students will review the kinds of electricity that is used at home, the particles of matter and how they carry a positive or a negative electric charge. Students will learn how the flow of charged particles is an electric current, how the electric currents flow through a path called an electric circuit, how electric currents can only flow through circuits that are complete, and how electric currents wont flow through incomplete circuits. Students will also learn that when a lamp is unplugged, there is a gap in the circuit and the only way to complete the circuit is to plug the electrical cord into an outlet. Students will learn the different forms of energy - heat, sound, light, mechanical, and chemical. They will learn that electrical energy can change into the other forms of energy except for chemical energy. Examples of each change will be provided between the different forms of energy will be provided. Students will then learn how electrical signals are found in the body - the heart and the brain and what they do, they will also learn how these organs get electrical energy, and students will also learn about how electrical currents from outside of the body are very dangerous and what they should do to avoid these dangers. Throughout the product, students will be asked comprehension questions that include short answer and multiple choice to ensure comprehension.

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Matter - Adapted Notes and Review:

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Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Adapted Notes and Review:

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In this product, students will learn about thermal energy. In the beginning of the product, matter is reviewed and how matter can be seen in three different forms - solid, liquid, and gas. Students will then review how matter changes. Thermal energy will be introduced in this product. Students will then discuss the meaning of thermal energy, how heat flows from warmer to colder objects and examples will be provided. Students will then be provided with visual examples to help them understand this process. Students will be provided with thermal energy examples and how heat moves. Students will learn there there are different forms of energy such as light, electrical, mechanical, sound, and chemical, and will learn how all of those forms change to thermal energy. Examples along with pictures are provided. Students will also learn the many ways thermal energy is used throughout out day to day life that we don't think about. Throughout the product, students will be asked comprehension questions that include short answer and multiple choice to ensure comprehension.

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Electrical Energy Adapted Notes and Review:

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Matter - Adapted Notes and Review:

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• Do you need materials to teach about light reflection, absorption, and refraction that are fun and engaging?
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Does your middle school need consistent science vocabulary development across Earth, Life, and Physical Science classes? Then this is the resource for you! This bundle contains over 480 words that are used in teaching the NGSS. There are definitions as well as pictures on most cards. Teachers are encouraged to display each overarching area, then place the standard under the area along with the 'I can" bubble. The words for each standard should be placed under it. When used like this it encourages students to read, use, and spell words correctly during their assignments. There are also vocabulary sheets that can placed in student binders or notebooks.

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This bundle of science sub plans will keep your students engaged while you are out. Materials are print and go. Each set includes reading passages and recording sheets (and sometimes a little extra). Your substitute doesn't need any prior knowledge of the subject matter to be successful!

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• Do you need materials to teach about light reflection that are fun and engaging?
• This resource comes with an informational text complete with graphics to aid in students' understanding of this concept.
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• Do you need an activity to teach about the absorption of light that is fun and engaging?
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Current news articles are reporting that the new normal human body temperature is not 98.6. Students will read a brief article, have class discussions, and conduct research to find out more about "normal human" body temperatures! While not tied to a specific NGSS, this will get students thinking like scientists!

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• Do you need materials to teach about the refraction of light that are fun and engaging?
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This resource includes LASER terms handout for students, an electromagnetic spectrum worksheet and mini-poster. There is a uses of LASERs mini-poster. An end of unit LASERs quiz and answer key is included.

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• Do you need materials to teach about infrared light that are fun and engaging?
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Students will learn about the life cycle of the periodic cicadas! These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and more!

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Students will learn about adaptations that birds make in order to survive the cold winter months. Students will watch a video, complete a Webquest, and compare and contrast a bird's chance of survival with another bird's chance.

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This Middle School NGSS resource has 58 different science vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Many cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Besides the Engineering and Design Cards, there are vocabulary cards for the Nature of Science. included are posters for each of the overarching areas (Engineering and Design and the Nature of Science) as well as individual standard posters for each Engineering and Design standard.

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Brood X Is coming this spring! This non-fiction text about cicadas, the noise they make, and their life cycle. There are also engaging videos for students to watch. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

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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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