Landform Examples Card Sort Many landforms are created by glaciers, gravity, water, or wind through the processes of erosion and deposition. This card sort is a quick and easy way to compare and contrast these processes as well as reinforce science vocabulary. It includes 24 different picture examples of landforms created by erosion or deposition. Cards can be sorted by what process they show (erosion or deposition), what causes the process (glaciers, gravity, water, wind) or both. The pictures come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and answer keys. Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing how students sort or which pictures they use. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS2-1, MS ESS2-2; TEKS SCI.4.7B, 7.8B; and VA SOL.5.8D. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 3 glacier erosion examples o 3 glacier deposition examples o 2 gravity erosion examples o 2 gravity deposition examples o 5 water erosion examples o 5 water deposition examples o 2 wind erosion examples o 2 wind deposition examples • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Layers of the Ocean Card Sort Did you know that the ocean has five distinct layers and over 250,000 species? Introduce your students to the ocean zones and the creatures that live there with this ocean layers card sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. The cards come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and an answer key. This resource can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing the vocabulary of the zones of the ocean. A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 2 LS4-1, 3 LS4-3, MS LS2-1; TEKS SCI.3.10, 4.10, 7.10; VA SOL.3.5, LS.6, LS.7 and KS1 Year 2, KS2 Year 4 and 6. This Resource Includes • 19 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 4 Examples for Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic) o 4 Examples for Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic) o 4 Examples for Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic) o 4 Examples for Abyss Zone (Abyssopelagic) o 3 Examples for the Trenches (Hadalpelagic) • 5 Zone Depth Cards in Three Sizes • 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Zone Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Six Kingdoms | Classification | Card Sort Producer Consumer Decomposer | Ecosystems | DELUXE Card Sort

Potential and Kinetic Energy Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on energy activity for your students? This low-prep sorting activity is perfect! The resource contains 24 photographs for students to classify into potential or kinetic energy. Challenge students by having them go a step further and sort by the specific type of potential or kinetic energy. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station. The sorting sheets can be used with the smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. The different formats of pictures and sorting sheets make it easy to differentiate vocabulary and categories based on the needs of your students and lesson objectives. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 1 Example of Electrical Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Motion Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Radiant Energy (Kinetic) o 2 Examples of Sound Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Thermal Energy (Kinetic) o 5 Examples of Chemical Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Gravitational Energy (Potential) o 1 Examples of Nuclear Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Stored Mechanical Energy (Potential) • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Properties of Waves Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on activity to help your students learn about the different types of waves? This low-prep sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify into electromagnetic vs mechanical waves, as well as transverse vs longitudinal waves. Students can also sort the pictures by both criteria, making it a comprehensive learning tool. The resource offers different formats of pictures and sorting sheets to easily differentiate based on students’ needs and lesson objectives. It’s an effective way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary, and can be used in science centers, stations, as notes, assignments, or assessments. It is a wonderful resource for reviewing and reinforcing understanding of wave types. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 6 Examples of Transverse Mechanical Waves o 6 Examples of Longitudinal Mechanical Waves o 12 Examples of Transverse Electromagnetic Waves • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Steps of Photosynthesis Modeling Activity Have your students model the process of photosynthesis with this hands-on activity using simple materials. Students will discover the products and reactants of photosynthesis by modeling the molecules involved using beads and pipe cleaners. Different colored blocks that connect (such as LEGO) can also be used. This lesson is highly effective to allow students to “see” what happens with the different elements during photosynthesis. Great to use as an “Explore” activity in a 5E lesson plan. Supports NGSS 5 LS1-1, MS LS1-6, HS LS1-5; TEKS.SCI.9-11.B.9.B; VA SOL.LS.4.b; and KS 3 Biology standards. This Resource Includes • Student lab sheets (color and print-friendly) • Two lab “mats” (one standard and one legal size) • Sun models • Answer Key • Teacher Information including activity directions and differentiation ideas Other Resources You May Enjoy Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan Waves | Lab Activities | Lesson Plan

Thermal Energy Transfer Card Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice distinguishing between the three types of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation}. There are 24 different photographs with examples of heat transfer in 3 different sizes. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. Use this sorting activity in your science stations or centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 conduction examples o 8 convection examples o 8 radiation examples • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | 5E Lesson Plan | Bundle Waves | Electromagnetic Spectrum | Worksheet

Chemical and Physical Changes Activity Card Sort Is baking a cake a chemical or physical change? What about cutting a piece of paper? In this low-prep sorting activity your students will classify changes in matter as either physical or chemical. The resource includes pictures of examples of 24 different changes, 12 for chemical and 12 for physical. Three different sizes of the cards are provided to use in a variety of ways. The large cards can be used for science centers or stations while the small ones will fit in interactive notebooks. A hands-on activity for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Chemical Changes o 12 Examples of Physical Changes • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort

Minecraft Building Ideas for Landforms Task Cards Enrich your students’ study of landforms with this engaging set of Minecraft building challenges! These task cards are designed to help students make connections between the landform definition and the actual object by building Minecraft structures of different landforms. This is also an ideal way to incorporate STEM activities into your classroom! The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers, enrichment activities, or just for fun! Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only the name of the landform, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features a short definition of the landform and Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life. With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or even craft items. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and science. This Resource Includes 28 building challenges in three versions: • Landform term • Landform term with picture • Landform definition along with Minecraft building tips Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities Landforms | Geology | Worksheets

Introduction to Cell Division Modeling Activity A quick hands-on introduction to cell division. In this mitosis modeling activity, students will discover that cells need to grow and make copies of their genetic material BEFORE dividing. I use this as an activity to bridge the units on cells and the human body in middle school. It can also be used as an activity before teaching mitosis in high school. Perfect for the “explore” section of a 5E lesson plan! Detailed procedures, materials list, as well as differentiation ideas are included in the teacher information sheets. Supports NGSS Science and Engineering Practices of Developing and Using Models, Standards MS LS1-3 and HS LS1-4; TEKS SCI.7.12.D and SCI.9-11.B.5A; VA SOL LS,2.D and SOL.BIO.3c. This Resource Includes • 2 Student Lab Sheets with analysis questions (color and print-friendly) • Answer Key • Teacher Information including materials, procedures, and differentiation Other Resources You May Enjoy Plants | Photosynthesis Model Activity | Lesson Plan Waves | Lab Activities | Lesson Plan

Minecraft Building Challenges for Oceans Task Cards The oceans cover 71% of our planet and contain a variety of beautiful and amazing creatures. These Minecraft building ideas are designed to engage kids in learning about the ocean while having fun building their own creations. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, additional ocean activities or just for fun! They will also help build STEM skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and planning and organizing. These Minecraft ideas can also be completed without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. This Resource Includes 28 challenges in four versions: • Color with picture • Print-friendly with picture • Color without picture • Print-friendly without picture Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards STEM Activities Bundle | Countries

Introduction to Waves Activity This resource is perfect for the “Engage” portion of a 5E lesson. It includes several different activities to introduce students to the types and properties of waves. After brainstorming a list of waves, students will group them into categories. They will gain additional information by watching short videos and use this information to develop a definition for “wave”. The brainstorming activity activates prior knowledge while the categorize and analysis activities encourage students to think critically about the information they are learning. The summarize activity brings closure to the lesson. Both color and print-friendly pages are included. Supports NGSS Standards 4-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2. This Resource Includes • 3 Introduction to Waves Student Sheets • 3 Teacher Information Sheets Other Resources You May Enjoy Physical Science Bundle | Card Sorts Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan

A quick hands-on camouflage modeling activity that gets students up and out of the classroom. Students will discover the reasons that camouflage is important for animals by using different colored toothpicks and collecting data on which color is easier to find in the grass. Small colored blocks such as LEGO can also be used. I use this as an “Explore” activity in my 5E lesson cycle. Easily incorporate math into this activity by having students graph their results. Supports NGSS 3 LS4-2 and TEKS SCI.3.10.A Includes: • Teacher lesson instructions • Student data collection sheet • Student lab question sheet Visit my store for more science activities!

Children love frogs and toads! The low prep activities in this set will introduce them to the similarities and differences between frogs and toads. The set includes a 6-page book with photographs, a cut and glue compare/contrast activity as well as a cut and glue life cycle activity. Use as an introduction to amphibians, animal life cycles or as part of a themed unit. Great way to incorporate science into your reading activities. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by raising tadpoles, looking near streams or rivers for frogs and toads or reading additional non-fiction books. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 6-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste compare/contrast activity Answer sheets for both activities

Consumer, Producer, Decomposer DELUXE Card Sort This low-prep card sorting activity is a perfect way to teach life science concepts and vocabulary. Card sorts provide students with hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. The materials can be used in numerous ways and are easy to differentiate for multiple ages and abilities. Use the sorting sheets to have young students categorize the pictures into producers and consumers, add the category “decomposer” for older students and challenge your advanced learners to further categorize by the three main types of consumers. The pictures can also be used to model energy flow in ecosystems by creating simple food webs or chains. This deluxe set includes all the pictures from my original set along with 24 all new organisms to represent additional ecosystems. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b. This Resource Includes • 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers) o 10 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers) o 8 examples of Producers o 8 examples of Decomposers • 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Camouflage | Ecosystems | Lesson Plan Living or Nonliving | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Properties of Waves Card Sort This hands-on sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify by the wave behaviors of absorption, reflection, and refraction. The real-life examples will encourage a deeper understanding of properties of waves as well as foster critical thinking and classification skills. There are 4 different formats of pictures to allow you to tailor the activity based on your lesson objectives and accommodate the varying needs of your students. Use the labels and large pictures for your science centers or stations and the small pictures and sorting sheet for notes, assignments or even as a quick informal assessment. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 Examples of Absorption o 8 Examples of Reflection o 8 Examples of Refraction • Sorting Sheet • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves Lesson Plan Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort