Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

This hands-on digestion demonstration shows how your food goes from your stomach to your rectum before it exits the body.

Bill Nye Worksheets. 20 downloadable worksheets to keep your students engaged and focused while Bill teaches the only way Bill can.

Free download - Northern and Southern Lights Article. I created this reading activity so that I could tackle literacy and science at the same time in my classroom.

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

It is infamously difficult to get and keep the attention of teenage students. If you're struggling to get your students excited, check out these 10 tips.

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

This posting was originally posted by Education World Especially where I live it’s so difficult to get a teaching job these days. Therefore, here is the first post dedicated to helping you find that elusive position. Have a plan, a portfolio, and a good attitude! That’s just some of the […]

This activity can either be done as a student inquiry or teacher demonstration. In either case, a preliminary and follow-up discussion can be used to stimulate thinking and reinforce concepts taught in the unit. Materials needed: • 2 tea bags • 2 transparent mugs or glasses • cold water – ice cold water if possible […]

The Biology review questions to coincide with my unit - Biology Unit - Cells and Body Systems. If you purchase the unit, these questions will also be included. All questions incorporated into Power Point. 84 slides, 42 questions (1 Question, 1 Answer Slide per question) which can be used as revie...

Plant Reproduction. This detailed, 44 slide biology lesson package goes in-depth into Plant Reproduction and is geared towards students who are in grade 11 or higher. The PowerPoint contains diagrams, examples, and explanations. If you're looking for a lesson geared towards grade 8-10, please CLICK HERE instead In order, the lesson covers: - Why reproduce? - Sexual vs. asexual reproduction - Sexual reproduction in plants - Gametophytes and sporophytes - Gymnosperms and angiosperms - Asexual reproduction in plants - Asexual reproduction using fragments - Asexual reproduction using special structures ***********This activity can also be found bundled at a significant discount in my Plant Sexual and Asexual Reproduction - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. If you'd like to take a look, please CLICK HERE. *********** This file is in .zip format. All that means is you download the lesson package as one file (.zip) and then double-click it to extract it. No additional software is needed, your PC or Mac will do all the work. Please view the Preview File to obtain a sense of my style, see how my PowerPoint lesson is structured and evaluate my work. If you are not 100% happy with what you purchase, I will refund your entire purchase price via PayPal. To access the video(s), begin the slideshow and click the image of the video player. A new window will open up taking you directly to the video. The student version of the PowerPoint contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities. I also have a range assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store.Please CLICK HERE to have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. Also, please visit my blog Teach With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning and everything in between.

Ecology and Ecosystems Day-By-Day Walkthrough Any word that is blue links to a specific resource. Simply click it to be taken to the file. —————————————————————— Click below to visit the different units I’ve posted. Introduction Unit Ecology Introductory Chemistry Electricity Space __________________________________________________ Ecology and Ecosystems Unit Day 1: Class starter – A minds-on fun science video […]

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Osmosis and the Mighty Potato – Classroom Inquiry and Demonstration Osmosis is simply the diffusion of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane. As is the case with diffusion, water molecules like to go from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. This demonstration shows quantitively and qualitatively, the effects of osmosis. […]

An interactive and engaging PowerPoint on the human digestive system with demonstrations built right in and YouTube videos hyperlinked directly onto the slides. No more searching for videos, everything you need is right here! Included in the lesson package is: – The teacher version of the power point – The student version of the […]

Below you will find a collection of videos that I find both entertaining as well as useful both inside the classroom and out. Enjoy! General Biology Ecology Chemistry Space Physics Newest Additions Renewable Energy Production The Coolest Things Sound Waves Do What Happens If You Don’t Take out a Splinter? Why Can’t We Breathe Underwater? […]

Volume I was so popular I thought I'd add a second. Volume II is completely new and can be used as an alternate activity across semesters, with another other class to prevent sharing, etc. If you'd like to check out Volume I, please click here. OR, opt for the best deal and get both for 30% off!CLICK HERE to check out my Cancer Lab Station Bundle. This fully editable Lab Station on Cancer is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.), but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment. Each station comes with a description card while some also contain more detailed instructions, a reading, questions to answer, etc. Students are equipped with a recording sheet (passport) to write their answers. There is almost no prep for you. Simply print the cards, lay them out around the room and you're all set. An answer key is also provided where applicable. ***********This activity can also be found bundled at a significant discount in my Cancer - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. If you'd like to take a look, please CLICK HERE. *********** This lab activity covers: - Definition of cancer - Causes of cancer - Risk factors of cancer - Prevention of cancer ---------------------------------------------- Bonus Activities: To ensure your students don’t have any downtime between stations, your lab also includes a 10-word word scramble and word search, both with an answer key. You can use them as part of their mark, as a bonus so it’s not mandatory, etc. However you choose to use it, it will ensure that your students are always busy and never idle. Note: For stronger classes, I give the word scramble and for weaker ones, the word search. ----------------------------------------------- Buyer Comments: - "So informative and geared to student understanding." - "Informative and different" - "Awesome resource! Thank you! " - "Great ideas! thank you" ------------------------------------------ This activity is a wonderful complement to my Cancer lesson. ---------------------------------------------- How do the Lab Stations work? Each station is specially designed to be a unique complement to the material while at the same time, provide a valuable learning experience. Below is an overview of how each station works. In your activity, each will be tailored to the specific content. Station 1: Get Hands-On – using their creative skills, students are required to draw or build. Station 2: Research – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must research a specific question/issue surrounding the topic. Station 3: Explain yourself – students write down an opinion to a question in paragraph form. Station 4: Rest Station - students can use this time to catch up on work they didn't have time to complete at a previous station or prepare themselves for an upcoming one. Station 5 - Applicability reading – students read a short passage from an article, website, etc. which directly connects the classroom content to a real life application. Station 6: Test your knowledge – students answer 5 multiple choice questions then provide a written explanation for how/why they came to their conclusions. Station 7: Learn from the expert – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must watch a short video clip and answer the associated questions. They may stop, rewind and restart as often as they like during the time frame. Station 8 - Rest Station. Station 9: Become the question master – Students must create 2 multiple-choice questions, 2 true/false questions and 1 short answer question. Students must also supply the answers. ------------------------------- You might also be interested in my other lab station activities Biology: • Cell and the Cell Theory • The Human Digestive System • The Circulatory System • The Human Respiratory System • Mitosis and the Cell Cycle • Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis • Photosynthesis • Cancer: Cell Division Gone Wrong - Volume I • Cancer: Cell Division Gone Wrong - Volume II • Cell Membrane and Transport • Hearing and the Human Ear • The Human Eye • Genetic Material: DNA and RNA • The Nervous System • Energy Flow In Ecosystems Ecology and the Environment: • Ecosystems • The Classification of Living Things • Biodiversity and Invasive Species • The Carbon and Water Cycle • Climate Change • Photosynthesis • Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis • Ecological Succession • Plant Sexual and Asexual Reproduction • Earth's Seasons • Interactions Within Ecosystems Physics: • Newton's Three Laws of Motion • Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy • Current Electricity and Circuit Diagrams • Static Electricity • Light Optics and the Production of Light • Sound, Sound Energy and Speed • One and Two-Dimensional Motion • Uniform Acceleration • How Planes Fly • Refraction • Friction • Energy and Its Forms • Density and Buoyancy Space Science: • The Life and Death of Stars • The Moon and its Phases • Life In Space • Our Solar System • Solar and Lunar Eclipse • Earth's Seasons • Asteroids, Comets and Meteors Chemistry: • Atomic Model, Notation and Atoms • Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations • Molecular and Ionic Compounds • Physical and Chemical Properties & Changes • Acids, Bases, and Neutralization Reactions • The Periodic Table • Single and Double Displacement Reactions • Balancing Chemical Equations • Synthesis, Decomposition and Combustion Reactions • Atomic Theory, Atomic Structure and Isotopes • Types of Bonds and Intermolecular Forces • The Mole/Avogadro's Number • Density and Buoyancy These station cards are meant to be used as a lab activity but can also be utilized in a review task before a test or a quiz. Used either way, your students will love it! I know mine do and I'm telling you from first-hand experience as I've used this activity in my own class. Thank you for your interest in my products. If you have any questions, please send me an email - [email protected]

Periodic Table WebQuest and Element Assignment. This assignment is in two parts, a WebQuest where students go to specific websites to find answers to the 22 questions. The second part is an element research assignment where they are assigned an element, research it and create a summary presentation. The WebQuest comes with a complete answer key and the Element Assignment a detailed rubric which looks at the students presentation skills as well as content, layout and more. The tasks will take from 2-4 days depending on how long you allocate for student presentations. If you are interested in the periodic table have a look here - The Periodic Table - Chemistry PowerPoint Lesson & Student Notes Package or at my complete Periodic Table bundle which contains WebQuest and Element Assignment as well as my Periodic Table Lesson and Task Card Activity. That bundle can be found here - The Periodic Table - The Complete Package Works well as an introduction to the periodic table, as review and/or as an assessment. What's included: - Student WebQuest (22 Questions) with Answer Key - Element Research Assignment Questions include: - Periodic table overview - Periods - Groups - Valence electrons Buyer Comments: "Students love technology! This was an excellent way for students to hone research and presentation skills and incorporated many learning styles." "My students really enjoy working in small groups on the webquests!" "A+" "Fantastic! The kids really love technology and had a great time completing this activity." "love this! my students think that webquests are the best!" "My 9th grade physical science class really enjoyed this assignment!" "Extremely thorough! Thank you so much!" NGSS: HS-PS1-1 - Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms. HS-PS1-2 - Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties. HS-PS1-7 - Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction. HS-PS2-6 - Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials. HS-ESS2-6 - Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. These standards involve using the periodic table as a model, constructing explanations based on periodic trends, communicating information about molecular structures, and developing models related to elemental cycling - skills and concepts directly addressed by the webquest and element assignment activities. I have other resources as well as a range assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please come, have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. For my thoughts on teaching, learning and everything in between, please visit my blog Teach With Fergy Thanks. Teach With Fergy

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

I came across this game from one of my peers and think it’s really awesome. In fact I have been using this regularly this year as a fun and creative way to review before a test. So far I have used it prior to my grade 10 chemistry and biology test using the practice questions […]

Ecology and Ecosystems Day-By-Day Walkthrough Any word that is blue links to a specific resource. Simply click it to be taken to the file. —————————————————————— Click below to visit the different units I’ve posted. Introduction Unit Ecology Introductory Chemistry Electricity Space __________________________________________________ Ecology and Ecosystems Unit Day 1: Class starter – A minds-on fun science video […]

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Ecology and Ecosystems Day-By-Day Walkthrough Any word that is blue links to a specific resource. Simply click it to be taken to the file. —————————————————————— Click below to visit the different units I’ve posted. Introduction Unit Ecology Introductory Chemistry Electricity Space __________________________________________________ Ecology and Ecosystems Unit Day 1: Class starter – A minds-on fun science video […]

This Ecology unit comes with at least 20 days’ worth of materials that relate directly to your ecology unit. They can be used at the start of a class in the form of a bell ringer/class warm-up or at the end of class as an exit ticket. Would you like to see me walk through my Bell Ringer activity? I created a video that overviews how they work and how you can use them effectively in your classroom in only 5 minutes per day. Click here to have a look. Note that this resource is free when you purchase my Ecology Complete Unit These are meant to be used each day, however, the question periods are directly associated with topic lessons, so they are done on days that follow the completion of a lesson. For example, after you finish your lesson on Ecosystems, you’d give your students the questions associated with the ecosystems lesson. Additional days will utilize the Quotes and Videos sections. There are two key reasons why this daily activity works: 1) It encourages your students to review their notes on a nightly basis so they’re ready for class. 2) It creates a routine in your classroom that encourages your student to arrive and get settled for class quickly and quietly. Once we’re done, the students are ready for class and have already gotten their brains working and thinking science. This resource covers the following topics The Spheres of the Earth Ecosystems Energy Flow In Ecosystems Cycling of Matter In Ecosystems Population Influences within Ecosystems Ecological Succession Biomass and Fossil Fuels The Importance of Biodiversity Invasive Species The Activities 1) Questions: Question types - Fill in the blanks - Short answer - Opinion - Drawing - Mix of above ● Everything will be included in your PowerPoint ● All questions relate directly to the previous lesson and work to test your students’ understanding ● If students are absent, they know they need to get caught up while away ● This process encourages students to keep up with the material and review their notes nightly 2) Quotes The quotes come from individuals and relate directly to the overarching topic. On these days, I have students read the quote and write down what they feel it means and/or the underlying message. 3) Videos The videos are an excellent way to settle your class down quickly and easily. Each video is selected specifically because it’s interesting and relevant to students. Each video can be accessed directly from the slide. Simply click the video image while in slideshow mode and the video will automatically open in your browser. Process ● Each week, I hand out the week’s [Topic Name] - Student Worksheet ○ **You can make this activity completely digital by making the sheet available online and have them submit it there as well** ● As soon as the bell rings to start class, I hand the sheets out to my students. Once the sheets are out, I start the 4-minute timer. If students are late, they miss out on their time. ● Once the timer finishes, the students flip over their papers and pass them to the front. Structure Each day’s activities, unless otherwise stated, are to be done individually and without notes. However, depending on the ability level of your students, you may want to have them work in pairs and/or use their notes. Marking We all have enough marking already and the last thing we want to do is add to our pile. However, I've found that this process is so streamlined and efficient that I’m easily able to mark these while my students are working in class or copying down notes. Typically, I mark only the Questions section. However, if I’m busy or don’t have time in class, I won’t and that’s OK. The point of this isn’t to make your job harder but to help your students stay on track and keep focused. Additionally, I’ll mark one of the other sections (Quote or Video) at least every other week. Each day’s mark is out of 5 but since there aren’t always 5 questions (usually it’s somewhere between 1-3), I base my mark on their understanding of what I’ve asked them to complete. This can come across as subjective, but I’ve found it gives me an excellent indication of their knowledge and keeping it consistent makes things better for everyone. Keep in mind that the outline above describes how I use them in my class. Feel free to change it up however you like (including the questions as the entire thing is completely editable). Other teachers I’ve spoken to only utilize the questions following a lesson or only mark the questions following a lesson and for the other days, show the relevant videos but don’t require their students to submit anything. A few people only mark one submission per week while others mark everything. It’s completely up to you. Whether you use Questions, Quotes, or Videos in any given lesson, your goal is to create a routine, promote understanding, and get your students thinking about science as soon as they enter your class. You might also be interested in my other Bell Ringer Activities ● Ecology and Ecosystems ● Chemistry Introduction If you have any questions, please send me an email - [email protected]

This package is broken into a water cycle and a carbon cycle assignment. Usually, what I do is use the water cycle as a practice run (more formative assessment), then the carbon cycle as graded work but the tasks can be used however you like. Your students will use their varied learning styles to complete this assignment. Those who love art will enjoy the chance to really get creative and design something fantastic. Others will enjoy the way the task is set out step-wise with easy to follow instructions. Both will create something they can be proud of and at the same time, they will be learning about the water and carbon cycle. Great for upper elementary, middle and high school classes. These activities can easily be adapted for lower elementary by simplifying some wording and reducing the task requirements. ********************** If you'd like to save some money, this activity can also be found inside my Cycling of Matter: The Water and Carbon Cycles - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. If you'd like to take a look, please CLICK HERE. ********************** Included in the activity package is: - A full overview of both tasks - An itemized list of all required items - The water cycle contains a graded checklist for the required components - The carbon cycle contains two different rubrics depending on the depth you want to go into - Exemplary student examples for both assignments ------------------------------------------ You might also be interested in the following activities as they relate directly to the cycling of matter. • Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems – Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity • Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems Lesson - PowerPoint Lesson and Activity Package • The Carbon and Water Cycle - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities • The Water Cycle - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buyer Comments: - "Great activity! Was a wonderful way to check for understanding and have them share their knowledge and creativity!" - "This really helped anchor the abstract concepts for my concrete thinking students. " - "We just finished drawings and they will be displayed! Great information and visual, thanks!" - "Thanks. I used this last year and will use again in the future." - "I loved this resource. Great idea to change it up and get the students involved. The rubric is very helpful!!" - "Loved this. Thank you for providing real life examples. They were a real help to my students." - "Great Resource!" -"This activity is awesome. My students were able to really show their creativity while proving their content knowledge. " NGSS: MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. This standard focuses on modeling the cycling of matter (such as water and carbon) through ecosystems. The diagram activities in the resource have students model the water and carbon cycles. MS-LS2-4 - Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations. By modeling the cycling of matter, students gain an understanding of how changes to parts of an ecosystem (like water or carbon availability) can impact populations within that ecosystem. MS-ESS2-1 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. This broader standard encompasses modeling the cycling of matter like water and carbon at the global scale. The water and carbon cycle models connect to this bigger picture. MS-ESS3-1 - Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. The models can help explain the uneven distribution of water resources based on the water cycle processes. This Product can also be found as part of my Ecology and Ecosystems Activities and Assessments Package where you will receive 9 ecology activities/assessments and save 50%. **Please note that this activity can be found within the Ecosystems Unit. Click here to have a look. The individual Ecology Lessons for the unit can be found below: Lesson 1 - The Spheres of the Earth Lesson 2 - Ecosystems Lesson 3 - Energy Flow In Ecosystems Lesson 4 - Cycling of Matter In Ecosystems Lesson 5 - Population Influences within Ecosystems Lesson 6 - Ecological Succession Lesson 7 - Biomass and Fossil Fuels Lesson 8 - The Importance of Biodiversity Buyer Comment: "I really liked these! My 7th grade advanced science students made some beautiful drawings that are still hanging in the hallway!" I also have a range assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store.Please CLICK HERE to have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. Also, please visit my blog Teach With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning and everything in between.

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

The Periodic Table - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. By purchasing this bundle you will save 53% vs. purchasing the individual components separately. Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about: • The history of the periodic table • Element squares, including atomic number and atomic mass • Valence electrons • Metals/non-metals and metalloids • Groups and families • Periods • Elemental properties Buyer Comment: "These are great!" ****************If you'd like to save some money, please consider my 5E Mega Bundle. By purchasing it, you'll save 77% compared with purchasing each 5E lesson individually. CLICK HERE to have a look **************** How does the 5E model facilitate learning? • It emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and the process of science • Its success is backed by countless scientific studies that demonstrate its effectiveness • It’s built around the idea that humans construct knowledge and meaning from their learning experiences. That they build upon their prior knowledge and to be effective, learning needs to be active and allow the participants to construct new knowledge from their experiences ---------------------------------- What's included? Engagement Phase - This could involve a short video with probing question or a discussion based around current events, common misconceptions, etc. - Creates interest and excitement for your students - Asks questions and probes their initial conceptions - In this bundle, your students will be immediately gripped by an inquiry activity that is highly engaging Exploration Phase - Students use and develop creative thinking skills, make observations, record results, and make connections - This bundle comes with a 7-station, Lab Activity where they will gain real experiences with the topic **Note: The lab station activity requires very little preparation or materials** - For a complete description of the lab station activity, please see below Explanation Phase - This is the instructional phase where concepts are presented to the students in a clear and applicable way - Students develop understanding of the content - Observations and experiences are discussed and critiqued - Students develop vocabulary - Students are able to connect the content presented to previous experiences - This bundle includes one lesson in PowerPoint and .PDF formats. For a complete description of it, please see below Elaborate Phase - This phase involves the students completing an activity or assignment that forces them to expand their thinking and knowledge of the topic. They will propose solutions and extend their learning to new situations - This bundle includes a scavenger hunt article **Note: This activity requires no preparation or materials** - For a complete description, please see below Evaluate Phase - Your students' will demonstrate their understanding and evaluate their own progress - This phase involves the students completing an activity or assignment that forces them to expand their thinking and knowledge of the topic. They will propose solutions and extend their learning to new situations - The evaluation section includes a quiz that will allow you to evaluate your students' topic understanding ------------------------------------------------------------ The NRC's How People Learn has synthesized decades of research across many different disciplines about how people learn (NRC, 1999 blue right-pointing triangle). Key findings from that synthesis include the following. First, students (people) must be interested and engaged in what they are learning and find it useful and meaningful. Second, students (people) must be actively involved in the process of teaching and learning, comparing new information to previous ideas, constructing new understandings, and quite simply changing their own minds about how the world works. And third, students (people) need opportunities to apply what they have learned to new situations, to check the completeness of their understanding, and to evaluate their own learning for themselves. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931660/) By incorporating this 5E lesson, you will provide your students with a meaningful and coherent way of learning that best suits their needs. You will also utilize technology in a way that creates order and promotes understanding. ------------------------------------------------------------ The follow 5E lessons are currently included or will be added shortly. Please note that I will be increasing the number of lessons substantially over the next month. Purchase now before the price goes up. Physics • Newton's Three Laws of Motion • Current Electricity and Circuits • One and Two-Dimensional Motion • Static Electricity • Light and its Production • Energy, Energy Transfer, and its Forms • Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy • Electricity Production • Friction • Density and Buoyancy • Sound and Hearing Coming Soon: • Uniform Acceleration • How Planes Fly • Refraction Biology • Cells and the Cell Theory - Complete 5E Unit • The Human Digestive System • Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration • Mitosis and the Cell Cycle • The Circulatory System • Cancer • Photosynthesis • The Human Respiratory System • Cell Membrane and Transport Coming Soon: • Energy Flow In Ecosystems • The Human Eye • Genetic Material: DNA and RNA • The Nervous System Ecology • The Cycling of Matter: The Water and Carbon Cycles • Cells and the Cell Theory • Ecosystems • Invasive Species • Interactions Within Ecosystems • Photosynthesis Coming Soon: • The Classification of Living Things • Photosynthesis • Ecological Succession • Plant Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Chemistry • Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes • Atoms and the Atomic Theory • Introduction to Chemical Reactions • Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations • Molecular and Ionic Compounds • Acids, Bases, and pH • The Periodic Table Coming Soon: • Atomic Theory, Atomic Structure, and Isotopes • Types of Bonds and Intermolecular Forces • The Mole/Avogadro's Number Earth and Space Science • Climate Change and Global Warming • The Moon and its Phases • Our Solar System • The Seasons • Human Space Exploration • The Life and Death of Stars Coming Soon: • Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors • Solar and Lunar Eclipse ------------------------------------------------------------ Explore - The Periodic Table - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities This fully editable Lab Station Activity on the Periodic Table is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.), but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment. Each station comes with a description card while some also contain more detailed instructions, a reading, questions to answer, etc. Students are equipped with a recording sheet (passport) to write their answers. There is almost no prep for you. Simply print the cards, lay them out around the room and you're all set. An answer key is also provided where applicable. This lab activity covers: - The Periodic Table - The History behind its creation ---------------------------------------------- Bonus Activities: To ensure your students don’t have any downtime between stations, your lab also includes a 10-word word scramble and word search, both with an answer key. You can use them as part of their mark, as a bonus so it’s not mandatory, etc. However you choose to use it, it will ensure that your students are always busy and never idle. Note: For stronger classes, I give the word scramble and for weaker ones, the word search. ----------------------------------------------- How do the Lab Stations work? Each station is specially designed to be a unique complement to the material while at the same time, provide a valuable learning experience. Below is an overview of how each station works. In your activity, each will be tailored to the specific content. Station 1: Get Hands-On – using their creative skills, students are required to draw or build. Station 2: Research – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must research a specific question/issue surrounding the topic. Station 3: Explain yourself – students write down an opinion to a question in paragraph form. Station 4: Rest Station - students can use this time to catch up on work they didn't have time to complete at a previous station or prepare themselves for an upcoming one. Station 5 - Applicability reading – students read a short passage from an article, website, etc. which directly connects the classroom content to a real life application. Station 6: Test your knowledge – students answer 5 multiple choice questions then provide a written explanation for how/why they came to their conclusions. Station 7: Learn from the expert – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must watch a short video clip and answer the associated questions. They may stop, rewind and restart as often as they like during the time frame. Station 8 - Rest Station. Station 9: Become the question master – Students must create 2 multiple-choice questions, 2 true/false questions and 1 short answer question. Students must also supply the answers Explain - The Periodic Table - PowerPoint Lesson The Periodic Table. This TWO DAY package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the PowerPoint) and a student lesson handout as a word document. The PowerPoint is fun and engaging with TWO videos and a worksheet accessible right from the PowerPoint. Included in the lesson package is: - The teacher version of the PowerPoint - The student version of the PowerPoint - Videos embedded into the PowerPoint - Student worksheet - Student lesson handout In order, the lesson covers: 1) History – Mendeleev 2) Element squares 3) Atomic Number 4) Atomic Mass

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

I came across this game from one of my peers and think it’s really awesome. In fact I have been using this regularly this year as a fun and creative way to review before a test. So far I have used it prior to my grade 10 chemistry and biology test using the practice questions […]

Climate Change - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties. The Reading Looks at: - What is Climate? - What’s the big deal? - The Greenhouse Effect - What’s causing all this carbon dioxide? - Why are we so concerned about 1.4◦F? - What can we do? Buyer Comment: Used this resource as an activity for my early-finishers. It was perfect! It gave them something to do after finishing early, but wasn't too extremely challenging. Many students expressed that the reading was actually quite interesting as well!" Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. -------------------------------------------------- This resource will take your students between 40-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. --------------------------------------------------- The Problems You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. - Some students work faster than others and you would like an interesting extension activity for your faster-moving students to keep them learning and engaged. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students literacy skills • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 30-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health and Wellbeing • Concussions • The Common Cold • Allergies • Cancer • Viruses • The Cardiovascular System • Vaccines • Blood Types • The Nervous System • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • Acne • Immune System – Your Body’s Police Force • Fracking and Its Dangers • The Measles • Stem Cells • The Flu • How Protective Equipment Keeps You Safe • Caffeine: The Elixir of Energy • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Smallpox • HIV and AIDS • Polio • Effects of stress on the brain • Pesticides • Whooping Cough • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Down Syndrome • Cystic Fibrosis • Heart Disease • Heart Attack and Stroke • Multiple Sclerosis • Laser Eye Surgery • Muscle Growth • Diabetes Ecology • Biomes • Invasive Species • Urban Sprawl • Food Webs • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall • The Effects of Pollution • Endangered Species • Animal Adaptations • Biodiversity • The Water Cycle • The Seasons and What Causes Them • Nocturnal Animals • Climate Change • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Farming – Is Organic Really Better? • Fracking and Its Dangers • Why Bees Are Important • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • Ecosystems • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Predator-Prey Relationship • Physical Adaptations • Watersheds Chemistry • The Chemistry of Cooking • Water Softeners • Chemistry of Dyeing Hair • Smog • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • The Greenhouse Effect • Cleaning up Acid Spills • Rust-Proofing • Chemistry of Cosmetics Physics • Energy Use and Conservation • Wind Energy Production • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Electricity Production • Fossil Fuel Energy Production • Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion • The Science of Roller Coasters • Optical Phenomena • The Northern and Southern Lights • Car Safety • Hydraulics • Simple Machines Natural Disasters and Weather • Earthquakes • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • How Weather Works • Lightning • Thunderstorms • Why The Wind Blows • Climate Change • Volcanoes • Tsunamis • Natural Disasters: Weather and Climate • Natural Disasters: Earth, Water, and Space General Sciences • Making Food Using Fermentation • Why is the Sky Blue? • The Limitations of Space Travel • Artificial Preservatives • Plate Tectonics • How Do Ships Float? • Effects of Everyday Forces • The Planets Of Our Solar System • Fossils Biology • Genetically Modified Organisms • Twins - Identical and Fraternal • The Importance of Bats • Predator-Prey Relationship **The Best Deal** If you really want to save some money, please consider my Science Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle - Grades 5-7. You will save 67% vs. purchasing each resource individually. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise For My Other Reading Comprehension Resources: "I teach middle school science and need to include informational text in my classroom. These readings are great for independent reading for my grade level and upper-level readers. The articles address CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1 (Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.) and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10 (By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.). The leveled questions allow you to subtly assign the questions to different ability students working in a group. Topics are relevant to the students and current. Graphics draw the students into the article. I'm going to have one printed and waiting in for my substitute folder too! THANKS!" "Thanks for putting together a wonderful resource." "I teach Special Education high school science in Maryland in a special school for children with learning disabilities/Autism. I liked the readings and I think students could relate to the topics. I know these are too high a reading level for most of my students and I would read it out loud and highlight the important information together. I would not be able to use the higher-order thinking questions (which I like) with these kids. For my high students (very few of these in my school :), I really like these especially how you noted where you got the information which if they were inclined, they could go back to the original source. I like that you have scaffolded the questions and I would only be able to use these with a handful of students, but I think in a regular high school classroom (I spent many years in regular ed) these are spot on. Thank you for sharing." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age-appropriate content (grades 5-7) and is 1-3 pages long (13-font). Following each are 5-8 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. The questions include information-based questions straight from the article as well as more open-ended thinking questions that provide an extension for the learning. How this product will help your students: Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge Give them insights into important scientific concepts Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task Provide you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. I also have a range of assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please CLICK HERE to have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. Also, please visit my blog Teach Science With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning, and everything in between.

This is an engaging, problem-based inquiry activity that gets your students to examine Friction to solve a real-life problem and learn to think critically. Designed for science students in high school physics, this activity is NGSS, Common Core, and STEM-aligned and uses common experiences and materials to apply your lessons in a meaningful way. Your resource is fully-editable and can be uploaded to your class site or printed for students' use. Learning Goals: - Develop a prototype that can realistically be used to solve a real-world problem - Design a set of experimental procedures to determine the coefficient of friction between two surfaces Prerequisites: - Newton’s Laws (mostly Newton’s Second Law) NGSS HS-ETS1-2: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering. HS-ETS1-3: Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and tradeoffs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts. HS-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions - Analyze data to support the claim that Newton’s second law of motion describes the mathematical relationship among the net force on a macroscopic object, its mass, and its acceleration. HS-PS2-3 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions - Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision. ----------------------- This activity will motivate and engage your students and force them to think critically, analyze a common situation, apply what they’ve learned in a meaningful way, problem-solve and work collaboratively. In this activity, your students’ job is to: 1) Apply what they have learned both inside and outside the classroom to solve the posed problem in the best way possible 2) Conduct their own research to decide if they need to learn anything else in order to solve the problem 3) Make sure they answer all the questions you asked them by collecting data and providing evidence and reasoning for their responses. Your complete resource includes a student and teacher version. The student version contains the basic information they can use to design and carry out their experiment. The teacher version includes the answer key, look-fors as well as teacher tips tricks to make everything go smoothly. Here are some additional PBLs you might be interested in. Physics: • The Scientific Method • Banked Curves • Conservation of Energy • Friction Safety • The Electric Home Chemistry: • Polymers If you have any questions, please send me an email – [email protected]

Here’s a collection of some of the funnier things I’ve found online, all of which pertaining to science. Ready, set, nerd it up!!!!

Teachers should always be trying to improve their teaching technique. By staying current, teachers will more effectively reach their students and provide the best educational opportunities possible. This posting was originally posted by teachthought.com and can be found HERE: If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won’t […]

Farming – Is Organic Really Better? - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties. The Reading Looks at: - What is farming? - What are the different types of farming? - What is conventional farming? - What is organic farming? - Conventional Farming vs. Organic Farming Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. -------------------------------------------------- This resource will take your students between 40-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. --------------------------------------------------- The Problems You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. - Some students work faster than others and you would like an interesting extension activity for your faster-moving students to keep them learning and engaged. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students literacy skills • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 30-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health and Wellbeing • Concussions • The Common Cold • Allergies • Cancer • Viruses • The Cardiovascular System • Vaccines • Blood Types • The Nervous System • Asthma and Asthma Attacks • Acne • Immune System – Your Body’s Police Force • Fracking and Its Dangers • The Measles • Stem Cells • The Flu • How Protective Equipment Keeps You Safe • Caffeine: The Elixir of Energy • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Smallpox • HIV and AIDS • Polio • Effects of stress on the brain • Pesticides • Whooping Cough • Genetics and Gene Therapy • Down Syndrome • Cystic Fibrosis • Heart Disease • Heart Attack and Stroke • Multiple Sclerosis • Laser Eye Surgery • Muscle Growth • Diabetes Ecology • Biomes • Invasive Species • Urban Sprawl • Food Webs • Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall • The Effects of Pollution • Endangered Species • Animal Adaptations • Biodiversity • The Water Cycle • The Seasons and What Causes Them • Nocturnal Animals • Climate Change • Oil Spills and Their Consequences • Farming – Is Organic Really Better? • Fracking and Its Dangers • Why Bees Are Important • Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification • Ecosystems • Mosquitoes And The Diseases They Spread • Predator-Prey Relationship • Physical Adaptations • Watersheds Chemistry • The Chemistry of Cooking • Water Softeners • Chemistry of Dyeing Hair • Smog • Ocean Acidification • Pollution Control Devices • The Greenhouse Effect • Cleaning up Acid Spills • Rust-Proofing • Chemistry of Cosmetics Physics • Energy Use and Conservation • Wind Energy Production • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Electricity Production • Fossil Fuel Energy Production • Nuclear Energy - Fission and Fusion • The Science of Roller Coasters • Optical Phenomena • The Northern and Southern Lights • Car Safety • Hydraulics • Simple Machines Natural Disasters and Weather • Earthquakes • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • How Weather Works • Lightning • Thunderstorms • Why The Wind Blows • Climate Change • Volcanoes • Tsunamis • Natural Disasters: Weather and Climate • Natural Disasters: Earth, Water, and Space General Sciences • Making Food Using Fermentation • Why is the Sky Blue? • The Limitations of Space Travel • Artificial Preservatives • Plate Tectonics • How Do Ships Float? • Effects of Everyday Forces • The Planets Of Our Solar System • Fossils Biology • Genetically Modified Organisms • Twins - Identical and Fraternal • The Importance of Bats • Predator-Prey Relationship **The Best Deal** If you really want to save some money, please consider my Science Reading Comprehension MEGA Bundle - Grades 5-7. You will save 67% vs. purchasing each resource individually. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise For My Other Reading Comprehension Resources: "I teach middle school science and need to include informational text in my classroom. These readings are great for independent reading for my grade level and upper-level readers. The articles address CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.1 (Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.) and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10 (By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.). The leveled questions allow you to subtly assign the questions to different ability students working in a group. Topics are relevant to the students and current. Graphics draw the students into the article. I'm going to have one printed and waiting in for my substitute folder too! THANKS!" "Thanks for putting together a wonderful resource." "I teach Special Education high school science in Maryland in a special school for children with learning disabilities/Autism. I liked the readings and I think students could relate to the topics. I know these are too high a reading level for most of my students and I would read it out loud and highlight the important information together. I would not be able to use the higher-order thinking questions (which I like) with these kids. For my high students (very few of these in my school :), I really like these especially how you noted where you got the information which if they were inclined, they could go back to the original source. I like that you have scaffolded the questions and I would only be able to use these with a handful of students, but I think in a regular high school classroom (I spent many years in regular ed) these are spot on. Thank you for sharing." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age-appropriate content (grades 5-7) and is 1-3 pages long (13-font). Following each are 5-8 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. The questions include information-based questions straight from the article as well as more open-ended thinking questions that provide an extension for the learning. How this product will help your students: Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge Give them insights into important scientific concepts Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task Provide you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. I also have a range of assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please CLICK HERE to have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. Also, please visit my blog Teach Science With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning, and everything in between. Also, please visit my blog Teach Science With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning, and everything in between.