8th Grade General Science Google Apps

In this project, you will research a specific type of cell (animal, plant, or microorganism), learn about its structure, function, and role within an organism, and create a visual and written report to showcase their findings. This project also includes a presentation component!

Help your students learn their definitions for Biology! The following 12 definitions will be included:

A. Sediment

B. Littoral Zone

C. Plankton

D. Profundal Zone

E. Wetlands

F. Limnetic Zone

G. Estuary

H. Intertidal Zone

I. Photic Zone

J. Aphotic Zone

K. Benthic Zone

L. Abyssal Zone

A fun, self-correcting, zero prep assignment. Students will enjoy having immediate feedback and you'll enjoy not having to mark.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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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...

• What is Science Olympiad (SO)?
• What is required of a coach for SO?
• How do I recruit students?
• How do I help students?
• What resources do I need?
• How do I stay organized?
• What is the day of the tournament like?
• When should I be doing what?

Includes links to...

• Student Interest Form (Google form and paper copy)
• Slides on how to help students keep their notes organized
• Numerous resources for a successful Science Olympiad season
• Massive Google Sheets link for staying organized

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!

Blast Off on a Virtual Solar System Adventure: Engage, Explore, and Expand Your Knowledge!

Calling all space explorers! Buckle up for an unforgettable virtual field trip where you'll journey through our cosmic neighborhood, the solar system! This interactive adventure is designed to ignite the curiosity of students of all ages.

Here's why this virtual field trip is out of this world:

• Immerse Yourself in Space: Explore planets, moons, and other celestial wonders with stunning visuals that will transport you right into the heart of the solar system.
• Become a Space Expert: Learn fascinating facts about each celestial body, from the scorching surface of Venus to the swirling storms of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
• Unlock the Mysteries of the Cosmos: Unravel the secrets of space and delve into unsolved cosmic riddles that will boggle your mind!
• Test Your Space IQ: Put your newfound knowledge to the test with a fun and engaging quiz that will solidify your understanding of the solar system.
• Space from Anywhere: Explore the wonders of the cosmos from the comfort of your classroom or home – no spacesuit required!

Whether you're a seasoned space enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this virtual field trip is guaranteed to:

• Spark a lifelong fascination with space: Ignite a passion for astronomy and inspire students to dream big!
• Boost critical thinking skills: Engage with thought-provoking content and ask questions that will propel your understanding of the universe.
• Make learning fun and interactive: Learn through an engaging and dynamic experience that goes beyond traditional textbooks.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to embark on an unforgettable virtual adventure and become an expert on our amazing solar system!

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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?

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

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Materials needed:

-Two cups

-Hot water

-Cold water

-Eyedropper

-Food Coloring

-Colored Pencils

Thank you for checking out my product! This makes a great review activity or for a sub plan!  It has three parts to it.  The first is an abiotic / biotic sort where the students drag each factor to the correct box.  The second is primary and secondary circles with scenarios presented and the students have to cut and paste the scenario in the correct circle.  The third is pioneer species.  There are six pictures, and the students have to move the correct pictures into the pioneer species rectangle.

This is a google slide so you could embed into a canvas assignment and each student could do it and then submit it.  It could be shared and then each student would have to make a copy in order to work in it then submit their own copy.

Use Google Slides to drag and drop organelles into a cell!

Help your students learn their definitions for Biology! The following 10 definitions will be included:

A. Autotroph

B. Heterotroph

C. Herbivore

D. Carnivore

E. Omnivore

F. Detritivore

G. Trophic Level

H. Food Chain

I. Food Web

J. Biomass

A fun, self-correcting, zero prep assignment. Students will enjoy having immediate feedback and you'll enjoy not having to mark.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition 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

There are 28 different elements from the periodic table and students will be asked to fill in various blanks of the table. The blanks include:

- Name

- Symbol

- Atomic Number

- Atomic Mass

- # of Neutrons

- # of Protons

- # of Electrons

A fun, self-correcting, zero prep assignment. Students will enjoy having immediate feedback and you'll enjoy not having to mark.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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Science Super Bundle!

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If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Biology Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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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

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Check out my other mazes for practicing significant figures!

*Identifying Significant Figures Maze

*Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze Activity

Let your students challenge themselves by trying to balance 22 new and different chemical equations! In this product, students will type coefficients into the equation and if they are correct, 2 - 3 squares will appear in the empty box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

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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

Use this zero prep worksheet to engage your students with Air and Water Resources. Students will answer 9 questions and can select words from a drop down menu so no need to worry about spelling! Correct answers will turn the box green and populate pixels in the box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

_______________________________________________________________________

If you are looking for other pixel art activities, take a look at the following bundles!

Science Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art science product at a discounted price!

Math Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art math product at a discounted price!

If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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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

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Docs

Use this zero prep worksheet to engage your students and give Vocabulary practice regarding Energy Resources. Students will select words from a drop down menu so no need to worry about spelling! Correct answers will turn the box green and populate pixels in the box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

_______________________________________________________________________

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Science Super Bundle!

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If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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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?

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

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Can be used to support NGSS: MS-PS3

Use this zero prep worksheet to engage your students and give practice on the concept of "What are the main sources of nonrenewable energy?" Students will answer 12 questions with various fill-in-the-blanks. Students will select words from a drop down menu so no need to worry about spelling! Correct answers will turn the box green and populate pixels in the box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

_______________________________________________________________________

If you are looking for other pixel art activities, take a look at the following bundles!

Science Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art science product at a discounted price!

Math Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art math product at a discounted price!

If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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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

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides
3. Easel by TeachShare

Check out my other mazes for practicing significant figures!

*Identifying Significant Figures Maze

Use this zero prep worksheet to engage your students with Renewable Energy Resources by identifying advantages and disadvantages. Students will answer 14 questions and can select words from a drop down menu so no need to worry about spelling! Correct answers will turn the box green and populate pixels in the box.

This resource is great for:

Stations, choice boards, independent review, or early finishers!

To do these activities, you will share the included Google Sheet with your students via Google Classroom. A video has been added for this preview! A short clip that demonstrates that pixels appear as answers are correct and boxes change to green when answers are correct.

Benefits of this resource:

• Distance learning and in-person classroom friendly!
• NO PREP - Assign and go!
• Auto-graded

_______________________________________________________________________

If you are looking for other pixel art activities, take a look at the following bundles!

Science Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art science product at a discounted price!

Math Super Bundle!

Purchase this bundle to get every pixel art math product at a discounted price!

If you don't need all, make sure to check the minor bundle options:

Chemistry Bundle

Earth Science Bundle

Multiplication Bundle

Division Bundle

Addition Bundle

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If you enjoyed this resource, I would LOVE a review and you will earn TeachShare credit for your feedback.