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Alberta Grade 6 Science Curriculum Podcast Bundle

Description:

Elevate your Grade 6 science instruction with this comprehensive podcast bundle aligned with the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum! This resource pack includes 7 engaging podcasts, each accompanied by a detailed study guide, quiz, and glossary to reinforce key concepts and support diverse learning styles.

Complete Scientific Methods resource is attached & the podcast can be sampled here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xphm8-16f78af

What's Included:

1. Seven Grade 6 level podcasts covering essential Grade 6 science topics (.wav & .mp3 files)
2. Accompanying study guides for each podcast (Doc/Word/PDF)
3. Quizzes to assess student understanding
4. Glossaries of key terms for each unit

Units Covered:

1. Living Systems: Ecology and Ecosystems
2. Energy Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
3. Forces: Types of Forces and Their Effects
4. Matter: Particles and Temperature
5. Scientific Methods: The Process of Scientific Inquiry
6. Space: Our Solar System and Beyond
7. Computer Science: Applying Scientific Principles

Why You'll Love It:

• Aligns perfectly with the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum
• Engages auditory learners with informative and interesting podcasts
• Reinforces learning with comprehensive study guides and quizzes
• Supports vocabulary development with topic-specific glossaries
• Saves you time with ready-to-use resources
• Adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or homework assignments
• Each podcast is between 8 and 15 minutes long

Perfect for:

• Grade 6 science teachers in Alberta
• Homeschool parents following the Alberta curriculum
• Resource teachers supporting Grade 6 science learners

Elevate your science instruction and engage your students with this comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource pack. Download now and bring the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum to life in your classroom!

Build a Strong Foundation! - Reading Comprehension: Atoms, Elements & Compounds (Biology): Engage your students and solidify their understanding of the building blocks of life!

This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating world of atoms, elements, and compounds – the fundamental building blocks of all living things. Filled with clear explanations, engaging text, and a captivating case study, this resource is perfect for reinforcing key biology concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative passage on atoms, elements, and compounds

• The importance of these building blocks in biology

• A historical case study on the discovery of oxygen

• Variety of engaging question formats:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Matching
  • Fill-in-the-Blank
  • Short Answer

• Answer Key for easy grading

Learning Objectives:

• Define atoms, elements, and compounds.
• Explain how the number of protons determines an element.
• Describe the role of atoms, elements, and compounds in living organisms.
• Understand the significance of the periodic table.

Aligned with Common Core Standards:

• RST.6-8.3 Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, preparing materials, and manipulating apparatus.
• RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and phrases as they are used in a scientific or technical text.
• RI.6.8 Distinguish between cause and effect relationships in texts.

Perfect for:

• Introdoction to Atoms, Elements & Compounds
• Review and Reinforcement
• Sub Plans & Independent Practice

Deeper Learning & Engaging Content:
This worksheet not only assesses comprehension, but also encourages critical thinking with short answer questions and a historical case study.

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

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The Chemistry of Life: A Comprehensive Biology Reading Comprehension Bundle

Master the Building Blocks of Life!
This comprehensive bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets delves into the fascinating world of cellular chemistry. Students will explore the fundamental concepts and essential molecules that underpin all living organisms.

Key Topics Covered:

• Atoms, Elements, and Compounds: The foundational building blocks of matter.
• Macromolecules: The four major types (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) and their roles.
• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids: In-depth exploration of their structures, functions, and examples.
• Enzymes and Their Role: The catalysts that drive biological reactions.
• Water and Its Unique Properties: The essential molecule for life.
• The pH Scale: Understanding acidity and alkalinity in biological systems.

Each Worksheet Includes:

• Informative Text: Clear and concise explanations for easy understanding.
• Multiple Choice & Matching Questions: Reinforce key concepts.
• Fill-in-the-Blank & Short Answer prompts: Encourage critical thinking and deeper learning.
• Informative Answer Key: Makes grading a breeze!

Perfect for:

• Middle & High School Biology classes
• Reviewing essential cell components and biological processes
• Sub plans or independent work
• Boosting reading comprehension skills

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental building blocks of matter (atoms, elements, compounds).
• Identify and describe the four major macromolecules and their functions.
• Explain the roles of enzymes in biological reactions.
• Analyze the unique properties of water and its importance for life.
• Understand the concept of pH and its impact on biological processes.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-1: From molecules to organisms: Students can construct an argument that demonstrates the role of cellular functions in living organisms.
• HS-LS1-6: Relationships between biology and technology: Students can communicate scientific information that explains how molecules are affected by cellular processes.

More Than Just a Bundle!

• Provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry of life.
• Encourages critical thinking and deeper understanding of biological concepts.
• Offers a valuable resource for teachers seeking to enhance their lessons.

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential?

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Using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen, students will begin to develop an understanding about the properties of matter and how matter can change when different ingredients are mixed together.

The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This packet includes:

• Explanation of the stages of scientific inquiry for teachers

• Six investigations that encourage HANDS ON learning (with explanations of “How it works”)

• Printable scientific recording sheets for tracking hypotheses and data

• Guide for helping students develop an independent investigation

Through hands-on investigations, students will learn what happens when colors are mixed together. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This packet includes:

Instructions for all of these hands-on, scientific investigations:

* "Paint Mixing" Investigation

* "Color and Water" Investigation

* "Bubbling Color" Investigation

* "Colored Lights" Investigation

* "Wandering Water" Investigation

* "Spinning Color Wheel" Investigation

* "Coffee Filter Chromatography" Investigation

* "Invent Your Own Color" final investigation

Click to see my entire Science Curriculum

The Science Kids curriculum is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

This year long bundle includes 16 Science Units:

• “What do Scientists Do?”

• “Floating and Sinking”

• “Color Mixing”

• “Magnets”

• “Kitchen Chemistry”

• “Ramps”

• “Mirrors”

• “Gingerbread Science”

• “Freezing and Melting”

• “My Human Body”

• “Music and Vibration”

• “Shadows and Light”

• “Weather and Temperature”

• “Taking Care of the Earth”

• “Taking Care of Pets”

• “Taking Care of Plants”

This packet includes enough lessons for 32 weeks of hands-on learning. While 32 weeks is a bit shorter than a typical school year, this curriculum is designed to be flexible in order to give children the time they need to learn, so extra days are allowed for each unit. Additional, optional activities are also included for many of the units, and these can be used to help fill your days if needed.

This curriculum supports the Next Generation Science Standards for kindergarten.

Please see my other Science products if you want to supplement this curriculum.

The “Science Kids” series of packets is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.

The "First Quarter" bundle contains enough science activities to fill the first quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks) and supports Next Generation Science Standard K-PS2.

Unit 1- “What do Scientists do?” helps students learn how to be scientists. Every activity in this packet is aligned with one of the five stages of scientific inquiry. The packet includes:

Color posters of the five stages of scientific inquiry

Explanation of the stages of scientific inquiry for teachers

A two-week long, step-by step scientific investigation about balls and wagons

Printable scientific recording sheets for tracking hypotheses and data

Discussion guide

Ideas for sharing student learning

Unit 2- “Floating and Sinking” is designed to help students learn the concepts of buoyancy and water displacement. They will also begin to understand that the size and shape of an object affects its ability to float. Included in this packet are:

Five sinking and floating investigations, with directions and recording sheets

Guide for helping students plan their own individual investigations

Guides for forming hypotheses and reflecting on students' learning

Guide for sharing student learning

Tips and helpful suggestions

Unit 3- “Color Mixing” includes instructions for all of these hands-on, scientific investigations:

"Paint Mixing" Investigation

"Color and Water" Investigation

"Bubbling Color" Investigation

"Colored Lights" Investigation

"Wandering Water" Investigation

"Spinning Color Wheel" Investigation

"Coffee Filter Chromatography" Investigation

"Invent Your Own Color" final investigation

Printables, including:

Color Wheel

Recording sheets for investigations

Reflection and Planning Questions

Unit 4- “Magnets” includes instructions for all of these investigations:

“Magnetic or Not Magnetic?”

“The Magic Paper Clip”

“Magnet Cars”

“A String of Paper Clips”

“Magnet Train”

“Magnet Detectives”

The packet also includes:

Printable recording sheets for investigations

Guide for helping students develop independent investigations

Tips and helpful suggestions

The “Science Kids” packets are designed to help students learn to think like scientists and begin to understand the process of scientific inquiry. This packet supports Next Generation Science Standard K-2-ETS1.

(*Save money by purchasing the entire Year Long Science Curriculum in one bundle.)

This bundle includes:

Kitchen Chemistry- Students will learn:

*Properties of Matter (The ingredients used in the investigations have different properties)

*Changes in States of Matter (The ingredients will change when combined with other ingredients)

Ramps – Students will learn:

*Some objects roll down ramps, while others slide.

*The height or texture of a ramp will change the distance and speed an object rolls.

*Changing the weight of an object will change the distance and speed it rolls down a ramp.

*An object will move around obstacles that are in its way as it rolls down a ramp

Mirrors and Reflections- Students will learn:

*Some surfaces are reflective and some are not

*Multiple mirrors can generate many images

*Mirrors can create symmetrical images

Gingerbread Man Science- Students will explore the following concepts:

*Dissolvability

*Buoyancy

*Bridge Construction

*Pendulums

*Properties of Waterproof and Non-waterproof Materials

The activities in this packet are designed to last for eight weeks, or one quarter of the traditional school year.

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Help your students memorize the polyatomic ions using this handy reference sheet, instead of overwhelming them with a laundry list of ions in no particular order. (Check out the video preview for a demo!)

These charts map out the exact tactics I use with my tutoring students if they've been overwhelmed or stumped by their chemistry teacher's instructions.

What's included:

+ 2 pages with the names and chemical formulas of the polyatomic ions listed here

+ clear organization for quick, easy reference (also: easily instruct your students to cross out ions you don't expect them to memorize)

+ precise prompts to foster student-centered learning (identifying and explaining the patterns in the ions' names and chemical formulas)

+ color-coding mnemonics to aid students in making connections between the ions' names and constituent elements

+ memorization tips that encourage study skills like chunking, elaborative interrogation, and active recall

+ BONUS 3rd page: straightforward explanation of all of the patterns (choose whether to include this page for your students as additional scaffolding, or to post it later as an "answer key," or to exclude it entirely)

Suited for intro high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry SL/HL, college general chemistry, and MCAT.

Risk-free: if you're not delighted by how helpful this study guide is, I'll refund you 100%, no questions asked.

Appreciate this study guide? Rate it 5 stars so that other teachers know it's worth their while! (Plus, you'll get rewarded with $0.45 in TeachShare credits!)

Looking for other chemistry resources? Check these out!
+ Ultimate Guide to Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds
+ Ultimate Guide to the Solubility Rules

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Help your students memorize the solubility rules, using this handy reference sheet, rather than a laundry list of rules in no particular order!

These charts map out the exact instructions I use with my tutoring students if they've been overwhelmed or stumped by their textbook or their chemistry teacher's instructions.

What's included:

+ all of the solubility rules given in typical high-school and college chemistry textbooks, written in a logical order

+ clear organization to encourage study skills like chunking, integration with prior knowledge, and active recall

+ mnemonics for the common exceptions to the general rules

+ tips to help your students get unstuck in actually applying the rules (never miss a precipitate again!)

Suited for intro high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry SL/HL, college general chemistry, and MCAT.

Risk-free: if you're not delighted by how helpful this study guide is, I'll refund you 100%, no questions asked.

Appreciate this study guide? Rate it 5 stars so that other teachers know it's worth their while! (Plus, you'll get rewarded with $0.45 in TeachShare credits!)

Looking for other chemistry resources? Check these out!
+ Ultimate Guide to Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds (including acids)
+ Ultimate Guide to the Polyatomic Ions

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CHEMISTRY Naming Compounds & Writing Chemical Formulas Escape Room Activity contains 4 puzzles to solve. It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep. This non-prep resource includes a PDF version. Print these out and you're ready to go!

Print Version includes:

- Teacher Instructions

- Printing Checklist

- Directions

- 4 Puzzles

- Student Recording Sheet

- Answer keys

Contents:

- Naming Binary & Ternary Ionic Compounds

- Naming Ionic Compounds with cations that have more than one oxidation state

- Naming covalent compounds

- Writing formulas for Binary & Ternary Ionic Compounds

- Writing formulas for Ionic Compounds with cations that have more than one oxidation state

- Writing formulas for covalent compounds

About the Escape Room:

- It should be played with a small group of 2.

- Print and ready to use - No additional locks or materials are needed!

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

The Mystery Picture Digital Game - Chemical Bonding activity combines art with the science of chemistry, making learning the topic engaging and interactive.

This fun, engaging, and self-checking resource contains 20 questions with each consisting of a 4-dependent-multiple choice that students have to answer to discover a mystery picture.

It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep.

This non-prep resource includes a digital version which is great for flipped classrooms or distance learning.

The digital version includes:

- 1 Google Slides Link (Self-Grading)

Content:

- definitions related to chemical bonding & alloys

- formations of ionic & covalent substances

- properties of metallic, ionic & covalent substances

When you purchase this resource, you will be given a link that will allow you to access the activity in Google Slides. You will then be able to share that file with your students using methods including:

• Google Classrooms
• Email directly to your students
• File-sharing platforms such as Google Drive or One Drive

Is this resource editable?

• The resource is editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

Looking for an engaging activity to review chemical bonding in class? This product includes an escape room activity, a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding of the topic of chemical bonding as part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year activities.

This non-prep resource includes a PDF version. Print these out and you're ready to go!

Print Version includes:

- Teacher Instructions

- Printing Checklist

- Directions

- 5 Puzzles

- Student Recording Sheet

- Answer key

Contents:

- definitions related to chemical bonding

- formations of ionic & covalent substances

- macromolecules (diamond & graphite)

- properties of metallic, ionic & covalent substances

About the Escape Room:

- It should be played with a small group of 2.

- Print and ready to use - No additional locks or materials are needed!

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

CHEMISTRY Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Escape Room Activity contains 4 puzzles to solve. It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep. This non-prep resource includes a digital version which is great for flipped classrooms or distance learning.

Digital Version includes:

- 1 Google Forms Link (Self-Grading)

- Teacher Instructions

- Answer keys

Contents:

- Differentiate elements, compounds and mixtures

About the Escape Room:

- When you purchase this resource, you will be given a link that will allow you to access the escape room in Google Form. You will then be able to share that file with your students using methods including:

• Google Classrooms
• Email directly to your students
• File-sharing platforms such as Google Drive or One Drive

- The puzzles have been designed to quiz students in Google Forms. You may adjust the settings according to your personal preferences.

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

The Color By Code - Chemical Bonding activity combines the art of coloring with the science of chemistry, making learning the topic of Chemical Bonding engaging and interactiveIt is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class during the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep.

The printable version includes:

- Worksheet + coloring page (Level 1 - Easy - 6 questions)

- Worksheet + coloring page (Level 2 - Intermediate - 8 questions)

- Worksheet + coloring page (Level 3 - Advanced - 10 questions)

- Answer keys

Print these out and you're ready to go!

Content:

- definitions related to chemical bonding & alloys

- formations of ionic & covalent substances

- properties of metallic, ionic & covalent substances

Is this resource editable?

• The worksheets are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

CHEMISTRY Chemical Bonding Escape Room Activity contains 5 puzzles to solve. It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep.

This non-prep resource includes a digital version which is great for flipped classrooms or distance learning.

Digital Version includes:

- 1 Google Forms Link (Self-Grading)

- Teacher Instructions

- Answer keys

Contents:

- definitions related to chemical bonding

- formations of ionic & covalent substances

- macromolecules (diamond & graphite)

- properties of metallic, ionic & covalent substances

About the Escape Room:

- When you purchase this resource, you will be given a link that will allow you to access the escape room in Google Form. You will then be able to share that file with your students using methods including:

• Google Classrooms
• Email directly to your students
• File-sharing platforms such as Google Drive or One Drive

- The puzzles have been designed to quiz students in Google Forms. You may adjust the settings according to your personal preferences.

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

Looking for an engaging activity to teach REDOX Oxidation & Reduction in class? This product includes an escape room activity which is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding of the topic of REDOX as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year activities.

This non-prep resource includes a PDF version. Print these out and you're ready to go!

Print Version includes:

- Teacher Instructions

- Printing Checklist

- Directions

- 6 Puzzles

- Student Recording Sheet

- Answer key

Contents:

- Identify elements oxidized & reduced in a Redox reaction

- Identify the oxidizing agent & reducing agent in a Redox reaction

- Assign oxidation numbers of elements, compounds & polyatomic ions

- Identify the half-equation as oxidation & reduction

- Identify a Redox reaction

About the Escape Room:

- It should be played with a small group of 2.

- Print and ready to use - No additional locks or materials are needed!

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

CHEMISTRY Elements, Compounds and Mixtures Escape Room Activity contains 4 puzzles to solve. It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep. This non-prep resource includes a PDF version. Print these out and you're ready to go!

Print Version includes:

- Teacher Instructions

- Printing Checklist

- Directions

- 4 Puzzles

- Student Recording Sheet

- Answer keys

Contents:

- Differentiate elements, compounds and mixtures

About the Escape Room:

- It should be played with a small group of 2.

- Print and ready to use - No additional locks or materials are needed!

Is this resource editable?

• The puzzles are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

This fun activity will excite your students about chemistry from day one! CHEMISTRY Scoot Back To School Task Cards activity is a great resource intended to recall students' understanding of the topics of chemistry collaboratively and interactively.

This non-prep resource includes a PDF version. Print these out and you're ready to go!

Print Version includes:

- Teacher Instructions

- Directions

- Printing Checklist

- 28 task cards (colored & BW versions)

- Student recording sheet

- Answer keys

Contents:

Counting atoms and elements

Writing and Naming Chemical Formulae

Periodic Table of Elements

Balancing Chemical Equation

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Calculating Molar Mass

Is this resource editable?

• The task cards are NOT editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!

The Mystery Picture Digital Game - Balancing Chemical Equation activity combines art with the science of chemistry, making learning the topic engaging and interactive.

This fun, engaging, and self-checking resource contains 20 questions with each consisting of a 4-dependent-multiple choice that students have to answer to discover a mystery picture.

It is a great resource intended to reinforce students' understanding in class as a part of the warm-up, review tasks, or end-of-year test prep.

This non-prep resource includes a digital version which is great for flipped classrooms or distance learning.

The digital version includes:

- 1 Google Slides Link (Self-Grading)

When you purchase this resource, you will be given a link that will allow you to access the activity in Google Slides. You will then be able to share that file with your students using methods including:

• Google Classrooms
• Email directly to your students
• File-sharing platforms such as Google Drive or One Drive

Is this resource editable?

• The resource is editable.

If you see ANYTHING that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with me via the Q&A. Thanks!

Have fun and happy teaching!