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Chemical and physical changes are all around us! This resource is a fun way to explore chemical and physical changes in the context of honey production. Connect chemistry and biology with this extension assignment. Perfect for end of unit or early finishers.

Students are tasked with:

• Investigating honey production through the lens of chemical and physical changes
• Filling out a response sheet that gets them identifying changes in the process and why these changes are important for bees, other animals and humans.

Note: To be successful in completing this assignment student should have prior knowledge of chemical/physical changes, signs of chemical/physical changes and beginner knowledge of reactants, products and how chemical reactions are written.

To help guide students exploration of the topic included is a Google Slides presentation that:

• Explains honey production from nectar to jar
• Gives examples of the chemical and physical changes
• Helps connect chemical and physical changes to characteristics of honey
• Has videos to help enforce concepts

This assignment is ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep. 

Includes:

• PDF printable version
• Google Slides version to assign digitally
• Google Slides about the production of honey

Printable Chemistry activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained Quotes . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

this bundle contains, Quotes Coloring Pages, Quotes cut and paste ,jigsaw puzzles and reading comprehension.

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• ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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In this lesson, students learn fun facts about volcanoes as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Also included is a word search puzzle with answer key, perfect as a part of the lesson, or as an extension activity for early finishers.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

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You may hear about natural disasters often, but some of the deadliest disasters in world history have been environmental disasters caused by human activity. This lesson involves having your students investigate environmental disasters that have taken place on our planet. Their initial focus will be to examine the Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union. After closely exploring the historical background to this accident, students will then choose and research a different environment disaster, and create a Google Slide presentation to demonstrate their findings.

This Resource Includes:

• Student/teacher instructions
• Google Doc T-Chart
• Grading rubrics
• Copy of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Geography' lessons here:

• Applying the Five Themes of Geography to the REAL World
• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants

Students will research analog and digital signals, their applications and pros and cons. It also has students take their new knowledge to compare and contrast the two.

This project has QR codes that are able to be scanned for easy retrieval of resources. Students also can use other teacher provided information or find their own.

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides & Easel by TeachShare digital options!

Resource includes: Student activity and Teacher Key

Two Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF

2. Google Slides

Next Generation Science Standard MS-PS4-3: Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on a basic understanding that waves can be used for communication purposes. Examples could include using fiber optic cable to transmit light pulses, radio wave pulses in wifi devices, and conversion of stored binary patterns to make sound or text on a computer screen.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include binary counting. Assessment does not include the specific mechanism of any given device.]

This engaging worksheet is designed to introduce students to key chemistry terms and concepts in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this activity helps students familiarize themselves with essential vocabulary while fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Ideal for the first day of class, this crossword puzzle is a great icebreaker that also reinforces learning. Use it as a warm-up activity, homework, or as part of your introduction to chemistry curriculum.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 20 Pages ( 10 Pages For Puzzles + 10 Pages For Solution )

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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This career unit gives students an introduction to the Energy career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.

The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. An individual research project to learn more about an influential individual in the energy field using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) offers students an opportunity for a real-life look into this career. A group project about renewable energy using research and the Engineering Design Process to build, explain, and present to the class allows students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.

The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.

Materials Required

· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students) optional for many parts of this lesson

· Internet access (optional for many parts of this lesson)

· Access to Microsoft Word (or Google Docs), Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides)

Materials for Group Renewable Energy Project:

· A variety of recyclable materials such as cardboard, empty water bottles, paper, empty spools, etc.

· Tape, glue, hot glue guns (with glue), scissors, X-acto knives, cutting mats, goggles, staplers, rubber bands, paper clips

· Other supplies (optional): Straws, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, balsa wood.

Project Duration (approximate)

· Introduction to Energy Careers PowerPoint presentation - .5 (50 minute) class period (or may be given to students individually for reference)

· Introduction to Energy Careers Reading and Questions - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period

· 2 Puzzles (jobs and vocabulary) - 1 (50 minute) class period (for both)

· Research Project: Influential Individuals in the Energy Field (Technology based Project) – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

· Group Renewable Energy Project – 4-5 (50 minute) class periods

· Reflection Questions - .5 (50 minute) class period

NOTE: This is also a part of the Career Exploration: 17 Career Cluster Bundle

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So many of the best museums may not be in your backyard, but it doesn’t mean you can’t learn more about them! This resource is a fun way to strengthen research skills, explore a variety of science museums and get kids considering where and how the public interacts with science. Perfect for early finishers or extension.

Students are tasked with:

• Researching science museums
• Finding out which exhibits are on permanent display
• What information can be found in the exhibits
• Identifying why learners their age would want to visit the museum

Sometimes students don’t know where to start! To help them get started with their museum research, included is a Google Slides presentation that:

• Introduces the assignment
• Explains various types of science museums
• Tells what kid of topics are covered in those institutions
• An example museum to get them started if needed

This assignment is ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep. 

Includes:

• PDF printable version
• Google Slides version to assign digitally
• Google Slides about the types of science museums

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about space exploration and the first man on the moon as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this unit is a word search puzzle with a full answer key that is great for early finishers or to supplement the lesson.  Additionally, after these introductory activities, students create a presentation to showcase their knowledge on the free Web 2.0 tool, Emaze (www.emaze.com).  Optionally, these can be presented to the class.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.  This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Learning about Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· Learning about Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon WebQuest Answer Key

· Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon Word Search (with answer key)

· Space Exploration: First Man on the Moon Presentation Project in Emaze
(includes tutorial)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes

· Emaze Presentation Project – 1.5 to 3 (50 minute) class periods

· Additional time, based on class size if you choose to have students present their projects to the class.

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about famous women in history and their contributions. It was designed to be used during Women's History Month (March) but is a great lesson for any time. Perfect for Social Studies/History, Career and Technology classes, Science or Math.

The lesson includes teacher and student resources (including suggested sites for student research), along with the student handout and an answer key. Both a digital and print version of the file is included, and both are editable. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson. This is a great lesson to leave with a sub too!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of three media sources:  radio, television, and the Internet as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about each of the topics.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuests for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is an editable acrostic puzzle that can be printed for students or completed on the computer (file provided in MS Word which can be opened in Google Docs if you prefer).  It includes two versions of the puzzle for differentiation and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.   As a bonus, with this bundle an additional word search puzzle is included that covers all three topics (includes an answer key).

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topics and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included for Each Topic:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• WebQuest Activity (3 print and editable digital files included)
• WebQuest Answer Key (3 answer keys)
• Acrostic Puzzle –two versions for differentiation and an answer key for each
  topic (3 puzzles)
• BONUS PUZZLE:  Word Search Puzzle on all 3 Topics (1 puzzle) with answer key

Approximate Lesson Duration for Each Topic:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Acrostic Puzzle – 30 minutes

These lessons are also available individually:

Great Inventions – Radio

Great Inventions – Television

Great Inventions - The Internet

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