Research and poster activities for junior high school science. The first is a research activity investigating different branches of science. The second is a poster activity called "I am a scientist". Also contains a Unit Outline for the topic "Branches of Science". Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science. However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/branches-of-science-activities.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

Practical experiment designed to introduce students to the Bunsen burner. (Junior Chemistry) Also covers skills including data collection and graphing. Full prac report format, including discussion questions. Includes detailed teacher notes. Also includes a Unit Outline for the topic "The Bunsen Burner". Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/boiling-water-using-a-bunsen-burner-practical.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

Topic: Drawing Scientific Diagrams (Junior Chemistry). 26-slide presentation*. Neatly laid out with clear and detailed explanations. Explains the rules for drawing scientific diagrams of laboratory equipment, including labelled experiment diagrams. Covers 16 of the most commonly used pieces of scientific equipment in secondary school laboratories. Comprehensive enough for self-directed learning, although equally useful as a classroom presentation. Also includes detailed Lesson Plan and Unit Outline. Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. *Presentation is in Adobe Acrobat format. View in full screen mode (Ctrl L) and scroll through slides with arrows; Esc to get out of full screen view, navigate through slides using Page Thumbnails on left side of page, just like a PowerPoint presentation. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/scientific-diagrams-presentation.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

Topic: Scientific Laboratory Equipment and Drawing Scientific Diagrams (Junior Chemistry). Set of flashcards containing photos, scientific drawings and names of common laboratory equipment. These flashcards are designed to be cut out and laminated. They can be folded over to make double-sided revision cards (photo/name, diagram/name or photo/diagram) or kept single-sided to be used in a ‘match’ card game. Useful as a whole-class or differentiated activity. Also includes a Unit Outline for the topic. Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/laboratory-equipment-and-scientific-diagrams-flashcards.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

Practical experiment for junior high school science. Practical experiment introducing students to the concept of a fair test or controlled experiment. Involves making two cups of tea and adding the milk after different time intervals, to see which one ends up warmer. Comes in full practical report format, including a comprehensive set of discussion questions. Includes detailed teacher notes. Also includes a Unit Outline for the topic "The Scientific Method". Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science. However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/determining-when-to-add-milk-to-tea-practical.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

6-page worksheet for junior high school science. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions covering: steps of the scientific method, qualitative and quantitative observations, the senses, inferences, hypotheses, fair tests (controlled experiments), independent, dependent and control variables, scientific theories, scientific laws, scientific facts. Includes a complete answer version. Also includes a Unit Outline, Topic Summary and Revision Checklist. Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science. However, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/scientific-method-worksheet.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

Set of flashcards covering key terms and definitions for the topic. These flashcards are designed to be cut out and laminated. They can be folded over to make double-sided revision cards or kept single-sided to be used in a ‘match’ card game. Useful as a whole-class or differentiated activity. Also includes a Unit Outline for the topic. Designed for the Australian National Curriculum: Year 7 Science. However, they would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/scientific-method-flashcards.shtml Also available as part of various Introduction to Science Bundles: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/PDFs/7au-intro-to-science-bundles.pdf

7-page worksheet for junior high school chemistry. Designed to accompany the FREE presentation States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Covers: heat energy and the particle model; melting and freezing; boiling and condensation; sublimation and deposition; melting/freezing point; boiling/condensation point. Includes a complete answer version. Also includes a Topic Summary and Learning Checklist. This resource is aligned to the Australian Year 8 Chemistry curriculum, but would be useful for other curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/heat-energy-and-changes-of-state-worksheet.shtml This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases [Worksheet Bundle]

7-page worksheet for junior high school chemistry. Designed to accompany the FREE presentation States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Covers: the particle model of matter; particles in solids; particles in liquids; particles in gases; explaining properties of solids, liquids and gases using the particle model; diffusion of gases; pressure of gases. Includes a complete answer version. Also includes a Topic Summary and Learning Checklist. This resource is aligned to the Australian Year 8 Chemistry curriculum, but would be useful for other curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/particles-in-solids-liquids-and-gases-worksheet.shtml This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases [Worksheet Bundle]

5-slide digital worksheet for junior high school chemistry. Interactive digital resource designed to save paper and printing costs! Designed to accompany the FREE presentation States of Matter: Solids, Liquids and Gases. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Interactive PDF format. Includes a complete answer version. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/expansion-and-contraction-worksheet-interactive.shtml This resource is aligned to the Australian Year 8 Chemistry curriculum, but would be useful for other curriculums as well. This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: Solids, Liquids and Gases [Worksheet Bundle - Interactive Digital Version]

Activity for for intermediate high school chemistry. Cut-and-paste task demonstrating how formulas for ionic compounds are derived. Covers all valency combinations and includes tables to complete once the activity is completed. 2-3 lesson duration. Includes teacher instructions and student example. Includes complete answer version. This resource is aligned to the Australian Year 9 Chemistry curriculum, but would be useful for other curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at (copy-paste link): www.goodscienceworksheets.com/forming-ionic-compounds-cut-out-activity.shtml This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: Ions and Ionic Compounds [Worksheet Bundle]

6-page worksheet for intermediate high school chemistry. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Covers: electron shells (energy levels); electron configuration (shorthand and diagrams); shell-filling rules; first 20 elements. Includes a complete answer version. This resource is aligned to the Australian Year 9 Chemistry curriculum, but would be useful for other curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at (copy-paste link): www.goodscienceworksheets.com/electron-configuration-elements-1-20-worksheet.shtml This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: Atomic Structure [Worksheet Bundle]

Practical experiment where students filter a sample of muddy water using a water filter they have designed and assembled themselves (Junior Chemistry). Full prac report format, including discussion questions. Includes detailed teacher notes. Aligned to the Australian National Curriculum Year 7 Chemistry Science Understanding ACSSU113 Although this resource is made specifically for the Australian curriculum, it would be useful for other junior science curriculums as well. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/making-a-water-filter-practical.shtml

Simple fill-in-the-blank cloze activity covering the topic “Solutions” (Year 7 Australian curriculum or equivalent). Clearly laid out, reinforcing key words and concepts. Includes a teacher answer version. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/solutions-and-solubility-cloze-worksheet.shtml This worksheet is also included in the larger worksheet: Solutions and Solubility [Worksheet and Flashcards].

Flashcards with key words and definitions. Topic: Separation of Mixtures (Year 7 Australian curriculum or equivalent). These flashcards are designed to be cut out and laminated. They can be folded over to make double-sided revision cards or kept single-sided to be used in a ‘match’ card game. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/separation-of-mixtures-flashcards.shtml These flashcards are also included in the worksheet: Separation of Mixtures [Worksheet and Flashcards].

Simple fill-in-the-blank cloze activity covering the topic “Separation of Mixtures” (Year 7 Australian curriculum or equivalent). Clearly laid out, reinforcing key words and concepts. Includes a teacher answer version. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/separation-of-mixtures-cloze-worksheet.shtml This worksheet is also included in the larger worksheet: Separation of Mixtures [Worksheet and Flashcards].

10-page worksheet plus 14 flashcards for junior high school chemistry. Comprehensive resource containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Covers: * Matter and particles. * Pure substances and mixtures. * Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. * Solutions, colloids and coarse mixtures. Includes a detailed answer version. Also includes a Topic Summary and Learning Checklist. Flashcards cover key vocabulary. Year 7 Australian curriculum or equivalent. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/pure-substances-and-mixtures-worksheet.shtml This resource is also part of the following discount bundle: Mixtures [Worksheet Bundle]

Simple fill-in-the-blank cloze activity covering the topic “Pure Substances and Mixtures” (Year 7 Australian curriculum or equivalent). Clearly laid out, reinforcing key words and concepts. Includes a teacher answer version. A full preview of this resource is available at: www.goodscienceworksheets.com/pure-substances-and-mixtures-cloze-worksheet.shtml This worksheet is also included in the larger worksheet: Pure Substances and Mixtures [Worksheet and Flashcards].

Valency table of common monatomic and polyatomic ions.

Unit outline for the topic “Solutions” (Junior Chemistry) Aligned to the Australian National Curriculum Year 7 Chemistry Science Understanding ACSSU113