Homeschool Physical Science Activities (by date, oldest first)

Are you eager to introduce children to the enchanting world of butterflies, unraveling the mysteries of their life cycles and intricate anatomy? Look no further than our Butterfly Lapbook!

DISCOVER THE FEATURES OF OUR BUTTERFLY LAPBOOK:

• Engage young learners with a butterfly lifecycle pull-out craft, enabling them to visually grasp each stage of metamorphosis.
• Expand vocabulary and scientific knowledge with carefully selected butterfly-related terms and definitions, ideal for language enrichment.
• Delve into the anatomy of a butterfly through detailed illustrations and educational content, illuminating the different parts of these captivating insects.
• Designed for both homeschoolers and teachers, this lapbook offers adaptable learning experiences suitable for various educational environments.
• Nurture curiosity and scientific inquiry as children interact with interactive components, deepening their understanding of butterfly life cycles and anatomy.

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

With our Butterfly Lapbook, you can cultivate a fascination for nature and scientific exploration while providing engaging and interactive learning opportunities for children. Embark on an educational journey and witness young minds flutter with knowledge and wonder!

Wondering how to introduce the intricate world of bees and their importance in our ecosystem? Our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook is the ideal educational tool, designed to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. This resource combines fun crafts with crucial learning activities, including a life cycle wheel and worksheets that cover everything from bee anatomy to their role in pollination.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the life of bees with our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook. Tailored for homeschool education, this lapbook offers a thorough exploration of bee biology and ecology, making it a perfect fit for environmental science studies. From detailed vocabulary to engaging lift-the-flap questions, this lapbook provides a variety of learning tools that cater to young learners' curiosity about nature and science.

KEY FEATURES:

• Complete Life Cycle Exploration: Features a Bee Life Cycle Wheel that helps students visualize and understand the stages of bee development.
• Interactive Worksheets: Includes activities such as labeling the parts of a bee and lift-the-flap questions that enhance learning through interaction.
• Essential Vocabulary: Covers key terms like honeybee, drones, pollination, stinger, and pheromones, enriching students' scientific vocabulary.
• Creative Crafts: Encourages hands-on learning with a 'Let's Make a Bee' paper craft, allowing students to create their own bee models.
• Educational Benefits: Teaches about the ecological importance of bees, their roles in pollination, and their impact on our environment.
• Versatile Learning Tool: Ideal for integrating into broader themes like biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.

Our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook is not just an educational activity; it's a comprehensive learning experience that highlights the significance of bees in our world. Perfect for homeschoolers, this resource will captivate young minds and inspire a deeper appreciation for one of nature's most vital creatures, all while providing a fun and informative way to learn about biology and ecology.

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

Delve into the captivating world of insects and their remarkable life cycles with our comprehensive Lifecycle Lapbook. This educational resource is designed to engage young learners in an immersive exploration of the lifecycle of ladybugs and other fascinating creatures. From the intricate stages of development to the anatomy of these remarkable insects, this lapbook provides a hands-on approach to learning about the wonders of nature.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Vividly depicts each stage from egg to adult
• Labeled illustrations and informative descriptions
• Vocabulary resources for language enrichment and scientific literacy
• Fun facts about ladybug behavior and role in the ecosystem
• Combines art and science
• Suitable for classrooms or homeschool curriculum
• Offers engaging and interactive learning experiences

Designed for both homeschoolers and teachers, this lapbook provides versatile learning opportunities suitable for a range of educational settings.

• Suitable for classrooms or homeschool curriculum
• Offers engaging and interactive learning experiences

Embark on a journey of exploration and watch as young minds blossom with knowledge and wonder through our Lifecycle Lapbook.

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

Compare the mass of different solid objects with this packet of three mass comparison activities. Each activity uses easy to find objects that fit in a typical balance so students can compare their masses.

Activities Included

• Activity 1: (Materials: Random objects, balance, page 2 of this packet) Each student or group of students will look around the room for objects to weigh in a balance. The will draw the objects on the recording sheet then fill in the symbols to make the comparison correct.
• Activity 2: (Materials: Page 3 of this packet, a toy car, a block, a coin, a key, a shell, a button, a pine cone, a ball and balance for each group.) Students will place the two objects in the balance. They will fill in the correct answer on the recording sheet.
• Activity 3: (Materials: balance, picture cards, page 2 and objects represented on the picture cards) Students will choose two picture cards and use a balance to compare the mass of the two objects, recording the results on the recording page. Large Activity Cards with Words are on pages 4-9. Small Activity Cards without Words are on pages 10-11.

More Science Activities

Science Sorts

Plants Activity Bundle

Do fun and engaging science experiments with this science bundle. Each experiment includes a detailed instruction page with materials needed to complete the experiment. Each experiment comes with its own making predictions page, recording page and journaling page.

The following experiments are available in this packet:

Apple Experiments

1. Sink or Float
2. What happens to an apple under different conditions?

Comparing Mass

Making Butter

Pumpkins

1. Pumpkin Observation
2. Sink and Float
3. Pumpkin Volcano Comparison

Seeds and Plants Experiments

1. What happens when seeds get wet?
2. How do seeds grow?

Transportation Experiments

1. Does it Roll?
2. Sink the Boat!

More Science Activities

Living and Nonliving Sort

The Plants We Eat

Need a fun introduction activity or wrap-up activity to a plate tectonic lesson? Task cards are a great way to engage students in the learning process.

This set includes 24 task cards addressing the Pangaea Theory, moving boundaries, major U.S. faults, Mount St. Helen's eruption, Tsunamis, continental drift, layers of the earth and more.

Includes:

24 task cards

Instructions

Answers

Student answer sheet

Get you students moving around the room. They often learn better when they are moving, collaborating and having fun.

This is a bundle designed for Alice.

Includes 8 Lessons:

Geography: Ten Worst Natural Disaster of the 20th Century

Geography & Science "Shake, Rattle, and Roll": Plate Tectonics Task Cards

Geography & World History: World Map Quizzes / Quiz Bundle

Geography: Halloween Around The World

Geography: Road Trip_Learning To Use A Map Scale

Monster Mash: A Study of Mystical Monsters of The World (Geography Halloween)

Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

Geography Game: Around The World (Countries and Continents)

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• Four (4) sets of predesigned card sets and one Africa, Tectonics, South America, Regions, etc.
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Your students are sure to love this interactive lesson/activity that will get them thinking while having fun! Students will not be engaged with these task cards. Designed to motivate and engage students in the learning process while encouraging higher-level thinking and research skills.

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A fun look at solids, liquids, and gases. This unit includes activities for matter, solids, liquids, and gas. These engaging and easy to print pages will help young learned develop a better understanding of the properties of matter. Included is: *Anchor Charts *KWL Charts *Worksheets *Cut and Sort *Root Beer Float Experiment *Quiz *ABC Order practice **rate and comment to receive your TeachShare credits** 1st Grade Salt Life

Dive Deep into Our Watery World: Exploring the Hydrosphere

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of our planet's water system!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wondrous world of the hydrosphere, Earth's life-sustaining water layer. Students will discover the vital role water plays, explore the diverse water bodies that make it up, and unravel the fascinating process of the water cycle. A compelling case study (The Mississippi River Basin) ignites critical thinking about environmental challenges and conservation efforts.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the hydrosphere, its components, and their roles in the water cycle.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Earth Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the hydrosphere and explain its importance for life on Earth.
• Students will differentiate between various water bodies like oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater, understanding their unique characteristics.
• Students will trace the continuous movement of water through the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
• Students will evaluate the environmental challenges facing water resources, using the Mississippi River Basin as a case study, and explore solutions for conservation.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS2-C: Middle School: Earth Systems - Construct an argument supported by evidence that the process of photosynthesis in green plants allows other organisms to survive (food chain).
• HS-ESS3-C: High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Unveiling Earth's Restless Rock: The Lithosphere & Plate Tectonics (Sub Plan Ready!)

Embark on a Geological Journey!
Uncover the secrets of our rocky planet with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will delve into the Earth's solid foundation, the lithosphere, and explore the fascinating theory of plate tectonics. The resource unpacks how these moving giants shape continents, mountains, and even trigger earthquakes and volcanoes!

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration of plate tectonics with a case study (The San Andreas Fault) to ignite curiosity and discussion.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, its structure, and the theory of plate tectonics.

• Varied Assessment Activities:

  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.

• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Earth Science Classes
• Physical Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the structure of the lithosphere and the concept of plate tectonics.
• Students will describe different types of plate boundaries and their impact on geological features.
• Students will analyze how plate tectonics contributes to the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
• Students will evaluate the risks associated with living near a fault line.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (Middle/High School)
• MS-ESS1-E: Identify the evidence that supports the geologic time scale as a record of Earth's history. (Middle School)

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Unveiling Our Thriving Planet: A Deep Dive into the Biosphere

Embark on a captivating exploration of our vibrant planet!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wonders of the biosphere, Earth's life-sustaining zone. Students will discover the importance of biodiversity, explore the intricate web of ecosystems, and unravel the fascinating flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles. A compelling case study (The Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact and conservation efforts.
Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, its components, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the biosphere and explain its importance for life.
• Students will differentiate between biodiversity and ecosystems, understanding their roles in maintaining a healthy planet.
• Students will analyze the flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles, recognizing their interconnectedness.
• Students will evaluate the impact of human activities on the biosphere and explore strategies for conservation, using the Amazon Rainforest as a case study.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Bridging the Earth & Life: Unveiling Lithosphere & Biosphere Interactions (Sub Plan Ready!)

Uncover the Earth's Vital Dance!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores the fascinating relationship between the solid Earth (lithosphere) and the living world (biosphere). Students will delve into how these systems interact, influencing everything from soil formation to the impact of natural disasters. A real-world case study (The 2010 Haiti Earthquake) ignites critical thinking about environmental consequences.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world events.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, biosphere, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Earth Science Classes
• Environmental Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interaction between the lithosphere and biosphere, including the role of soil formation.
• Students will distinguish between weathering and erosion, and identify factors influencing them.
• Students will analyze how natural disasters impact ecosystems, using a real-world example.
• Students will evaluate strategies to mitigate the environmental effects of human activities (e.g., deforestation).

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (Middle/High School)
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences. (High School)

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Breathe Easy: Unveiling the Biosphere & Atmosphere's Vital Dance (Sub Plan Ready!)

Unmask the Breath of Life!
Delve into the remarkable relationship between the living world (biosphere) and the air we breathe (atmosphere) with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will explore the elegant exchange of gases through photosynthesis and respiration, and uncover the crucial role this dance plays in the carbon cycle. A real-world case study (Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact on this vital system.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Environmental Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, atmosphere, and their interconnectedness through gas exchange.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the exchange of gases between the biosphere and atmosphere through photosynthesis and respiration.
• Students will differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration and their significance in the carbon cycle.
• Students will analyze how human activities like deforestation disrupt the carbon cycle and contribute to climate change.
• Students will evaluate strategies to reduce human impact and protect vital ecosystems like the Amazon Rainforest.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Middle/High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Earth's Interconnected Systems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle (10 Articles)

Unleash your students' environmental science knowledge with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging reading comprehension worksheets. Explore the intricate web of Earth's interconnected systems, from the atmosphere to the biosphere, and delve into critical environmental issues like climate change and pollution.

10 Engaging Articles: Each article delves into a specific aspect of Earth's systems, providing a comprehensive overview of environmental science concepts.

• • Article 1: Our Breathable Blanket: The Atmosphere: Explore the structure, functions, and importance of the atmosphere, including the ozone layer and its role in protecting Earth from harmful UV radiation.
  • Article 2: Water World: The Hydrosphere: Discover the vital role of water in Earth's systems, the components of the hydrosphere, and the importance of the water cycle.
  • Article 3: The Earth's Rocky Foundation: The Lithosphere: Uncover the structure and dynamics of the lithosphere, including tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
  • Article 4: The Living Planet: The Biosphere: Explore the concept of biodiversity, ecosystems, food chains, and nutrient cycles, and their importance for life on Earth.
  • Article 5: A Dynamic Duo: The Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere: Investigate the intricate relationship between the atmosphere and hydrosphere, including their influence on weather, climate, and ocean currents.
  • Article 6: The Earth's Shifting Surface: The Lithosphere and the Biosphere: Examine how the lithosphere interacts with the biosphere, influencing soil formation, erosion, and natural disasters.
  • Article 7: The Interconnectedness of Life: The Biosphere and the Atmosphere: Delve into the gas exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere, photosynthesis, respiration, and the carbon cycle.
  • Article 8: A Watery World: The Hydrosphere and the Biosphere: Explore the relationship between water and life, including aquatic ecosystems, water pollution, and water scarcity.
  • Article 9: The Dynamic Earth: The Lithosphere and the Atmosphere: Investigate the interactions between the lithosphere and atmosphere, focusing on weathering, erosion, and climate change.
  • Article 10: A Complex System: The Earth's Interconnectedness: Recapitulate the four major Earth systems and their interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding their interconnectedness for sustainable development.

Key Features:

• Varied Assessment Activities: Each article includes multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to test comprehension and critical thinking.
• Answer Key Included: Save time grading with a detailed answer key for each worksheet.
• Real-World Case Studies: Explore real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
• Sub-Plan Ready: Use these worksheets as standalone lessons or as part of your unit plans.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core environmental science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and their impact on the environment.
• Students will analyze the causes and consequences of environmental problems like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.
• Students will evaluate strategies for sustainable development and environmental protection.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Middle/High School: Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.
• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences.

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Are you looking for an easy, no-prep assignment to review Force and Motion? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!

**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standard PS.5.2 (implemented Fall 2024)**

Categories for the Force and Motion Game include:

• Vocabulary
• Forces
• Distance/Time Graphs
• True or False
• Mixed Review

Are you looking for more PS.5.2 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Force and Motion Worksheets
• Force and Motion Task Cards
• Distance, Time, and Speed Practice Worksheets
• Force and Motion BUNDLE!

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Review Energy: Conservation and Transfer with this set of engaging and hands-on task cards with 24 different problems. This product includes a Google Form for easy grading or virtual learning, an answer sheet/game board and answer key.

Many different ways to use this in your classroom!

• Use as a center
• Test prep/EOG review
• Display in hallway for an engaging and active activity
• Use with a board game
• Play a game with the whole class
• Play SCOOT
• Use for early finisher work
• Virtual/Distance Learning
• Summer School Review

Standards Included:

• 5.P.3.1
• 5.P.3.2

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Are you looking for a resource that covers NC Science Standard PS.5.2- Motion and Stability- Forces and Interactions? Look no further! This set of engaging and hands-on Task Cards was created to help your 5th graders prepare for the NC Science EOG with 24 different multiple choice word problems! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.5.2

What's included?

• 24 printable task cards
• Recording sheet
• Answer Key
• Google Form version of Task Cards (completely editable and grades immediately out of 100)

Many different ways to use this in your classroom!

• Use as a center
• Test prep/EOG review
• Display in hallway for an engaging and active activity
• Use with a board game
• Play a game with the whole class
• Play SCOOT
• Use for early finisher work
• Virtual/Distance Learning
• Summer School Review

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• Force and Motion Worksheets
• Distance, Time, and Speed Practice Worksheets
• Force and Motion BUNDLE!

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• 5th Grade Science Spiral Review Task Cards
• 5th Grade Science Study Guides
• 5th Grade Science Spiral Review Worksheets

Are you looking for an easy, no prep assignment to review Matter and its Interactions? Look no further! This engaging digital Jeopardy game in Google Slides will have your students will complete 25 different word problems of varying difficulty. This is perfect for whole class review and will have students thinking and working together to solve each problem!

**This resource aligns with the 2023 NC Science Standard PS.5.1 (implemented Fall 2024)**

Categories for Matter Game include:

• Mass vs. Weight
• Conductors vs. Insulators
• Chemical vs. Physical Changes
• Vocabulary
• Mixed Review

Are you looking for more PS.5.1 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Matter Review Worksheets
• Matter Task Cards
• Matter BUNDLE!

Looking for more 5th Grade Science resources?

• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards and Google Forms
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Worksheets
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• 5th Grade Science Unit Study Guides
• 5th Grade Science Unit Task Cards

Are you looking for a resource that covers NC Science Standard PS.5.1- Matter and its Interactions? Look no further! This set of engaging and hands-on Task Cards was created to help your 5th graders prepare for the NC Science EOG with 24 different multiple choice word problems! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.5.1

What's included?

• 24 printable task cards
• Recording sheet
• Answer Key
• Google Form version of Task Cards (completely editable and grades immediately out of 100)

Many different ways to use this in your classroom!

• Use as a center
• Test prep/EOG review
• Display in hallway for an engaging and active activity
• Use with a board game
• Play a game with the whole class
• Play SCOOT
• Use for early finisher work
• Virtual/Distance Learning
• Summer School Review

Are you looking for more PS.5.1 resources? Check out what I have below!

• Matter Review Worksheets
• Matter Digital Jeopardy Game
• Matter BUNDLE!

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