Showing posts with label Science activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science activities. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Star of the Show....Teacher Talk's Featured Author...Vicky Rauch!




It's TEACHER TALK'S Featured Author
August 2018

Vicky Rauch
Scipi







I've been teaching since "the earth cooled". My husband also teaches, and together, we've been doing it for 80+ years! I currently teach "mathphobics" at a local community college. Math is my specialty, and I believe anyone can learn this dreaded subject if taught correctly. My classroom is always energetic and includes many hands-on activities. Occasionally I sing, show math movies, and even do a few math cheers! I currently teach mathphobics on the college level. (Students who failed to qualify to take College Algebra.)

I have been married to the same handsome man for 48 years and we have three grown children and 13 grandchildren from all over the world. (5 biological and 8 adopted)  I am the one with the sunglasses. All of our children and grandchildren (except one) live within 20 minutes of our house. Since our oldest grandson now lives and works in another city, we represented him with his “big” head.

The Name of my store is Scipi Products (Sci is for science because my husband teaches science, and pi is for math because I teach math). As you may have guessed, we sell math and science products!

My Favorite Free Product...
Number Tiles is a FREE seven page resource containing four different math problem solving activities for the grades 5-8. The activities extend from addition and multiplication, to using the divisibility rules. Students solve the Number Tile Math Activities by arranging ten number tiles, numbered 0-9. Each problem is given on a single page, and each activity varies in difficulty which is suitable for any diverse classroom. 


 My best-selling (and loved) product...
           
My geometry crossword puzzles sell very well. Because they are so popular, I made a bundle of them that contains seven different crossword puzzles that emphasize geometric vocabulary. Included are two crosswords about circles, two that highlight polygons (quadrilaterals and triangles), two concerning angles and one with an emphasis on lines, points, and angles.


My favorite product...
My favorite item in my store is a Math Dictionary which took me forever to make. I found the glossaries and mini dictionaries in the back of most of the math books were inadequate and lacking in visuals; so, I created one. It is 30 pages and uses easy and clear definitions as well as formulas and examples so that students can learn and understand new math words without difficulty or cumbersome language.  Most definitions include diagrams and/or illustrations for the visual learner.  Over 300 common math terms are organized alphabetically for quick reference.



The best thing about being a TBOTEMC member...
I love the sense of community this group gives me. I finally met seven of the members (including Vicky which is also my name) when we had lunch together at the TPT Conference in Nashville. They are a fun group with a passion for teaching.
                                     
Where can you find me?
Stop by for a visit!




Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Science: Pumpkin Life Cycle - Fall Science

Pumpkin Life Cycle - Fall Science
#fallscience, #pumpkins, #pumpkinlifecycle, #science


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My students love SCIENCE this time of year, and so do I! 
The Science table is always full of gourds, pumpkins, Indian corn and Fall leaves..

One of our favorite activities is learning all about the life cycle of the pumpkin. 
It is a great way to introduce new vocabulary as well!

This packet is a great addition to your Science activities this Fall! 
It includes:

-Life Cycle Drawing Activity
-10 page Emergent Reader with fill-in-the-blanks
-6 Life Cycle Picture Cards
-12 Life Cycle Word Cards
-Cut and Paste Life Cycle Activity
-Sentence Fill-in-the-Blank with word bank
-Follow Oral Directions Activity
-Labeling Activity

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Print 'n Go. Grades K-2

Jump on over to my shop to grab the Pumpkin Life Cycle packet and download this FREEBIE to go along with your Fall Science Lessons!
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You may also like these Fall-related materials:
Fall Science Observation Sheets
Whoo Wants to Learn About Owls?
Task Cards for The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
Task Cards for Stellaluna
Apple Addition

Happy Fall!
Gretchen Ebright

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Sub Plans Pack

Hello Friends!
Looking for sub plans that will keep your class actively engaged in learning all day long? How about a fun engaging unit for those days in between testing or before/after a break? Need a cross-curricular unit that uses one picture book for grades 1-2? Welcome to One Book Wonders!



One Book Wonders is everything you need for a day (or a couple of days) for your classroom using one book. The unit is complete with a unit outline, lesson plans, activities, and games covering reading, ELA, math, science, and social studies. It is CCSS Aligned too.

This edition of One Book Wonders uses The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems. All you or your sub will need is the book and some basic classroom supplies. All supplies are listed in the lesson plans. This unit requires very minimal prep. Mostly copy and go!

Skills Covered Include:

Reading:
*Reading with expression
*Reading the punctuation
*Main idea and key details

ELA:
*Contractions

Writing:
*Opinion writing
*Using punctuation in writing

Math:
*Graphing
*Sequencing Numbers
*Even and Odd Numbers
*Comparing Numbers

Science:
*Sink or float?

Social Studies:
*Learning to disagree the right way.

Instructions are very clearly written. Pictures are included for the punctuation game so it can easily be prepped and played.

Any questions? Please ask and I will be happy to answer.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

It's a Frog's Life Activity Pack - A Nonfiction Resource

Hop To It!
This product includes everything you need to teach all about FROGS and their Cycle of Life! 
There are three informational articles with real life photos and comprehension questions for older students plus a mini-book that describes and explains the cycle of life for students. 
Just added: A special case study on Poison Dart Frogs
There’s also a template for younger students to create and color their own mini-book related to a frog’s cycle of life. 
There are several engaging student activities to complement this unit of study including:

Mini-book for students to create and color related to the life cycle of a frog
Vocabulary flip-flap book
Main Idea template to use with the articles
Comprehension & Connection Questions
Fact and Opinion activities
Concept Frog Map 
The Life Cycle of Frog Organizer
Coloring pages 
Vocabulary Posters – great for bulletin boards!

Keep Froggin Around and Leap on Over!


Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Check Out These Spectacular Spring Resources

Spectacular Spring Resources Just for You!! 


Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing REI.D.11-style.  Practice is an Encrypted Wall Activity that has students moving around the room.  Pre-made graphs make this Common Core Standard achievable for all levels.  ★Common Core Standard: REI.D.11 ★  The solutions of the equation f(x)=g(x) match with the x-coordinates of the intersection points of y=f(x) and y=g(x). $
Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing REI.D.11-style. Practice is an Encrypted Wall Activity that has students moving around the room. Pre-made graphs make this Common Core Standard achievable for all levels. ★Common Core Standard: REI.D.11 ★ The solutions of the equation f(x)=g(x) match with the x-coordinates of the intersection points of y=f(x) and y=g(x). 
ABC Practice for Beginners Bundle. 156 pages BUNDLE and SAVE!  Sheets can be used as an introduction or reinforcement. Bundle includes 5 products: -ABC fun & Play-Dough Mats  Just print and laminate  -ABC fun & color  fun coloring patterns -ABC Mini Books  Just print and fold! No pasting, cutting are stapling required! -Phonemic Awareness -ABC Awareness
ABC Practice for Beginners Bundle. 156 pages BUNDLE and SAVE! Sheets can be used as an introduction or reinforcement. Bundle includes 5 products: -ABC fun & Play-Dough Mats Just print and laminate -ABC fun & color fun coloring patterns -ABC Mini Books Just print and fold! No pasting, cutting are stapling required! -Phonemic Awareness -ABC Awareness.
Close Read Academic Vocabulary Lesson Plans - St. Patrick's Day Set 2  Close Read and Academic Vocabulary Lessons for books:  Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola Clever Tom and the Leprechaun by Linda Shute  Packet includes Level 1 vocabulary, academic vocabulary, vocabulary flashcards, comprehension questions, recording worksheet for students and script for 3 days of lessons for each book.  Common Core aligned
Close Read Academic Vocabulary Lesson Plans - St. Patrick's Day Set 2 Close Read and Academic Vocabulary Lessons for books: Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola Clever Tom and the Leprechaun by Linda Shute Packet includes Level 1 vocabulary, academic vocabulary, vocabulary flashcards, comprehension questions, recording worksheet for students and script for 3 days of lessons for each book. Common Core aligned.
These scavenger hunts really spice up a fractions unit.  My students get so excited about fraction operations with these scavenger hunts.  Topics include reducing fractions, fraction addition, fraction subtraction, fraction multiplication, and fraction division.
These scavenger hunts really spice up a fractions unit. My students get so excited about fraction operations with these scavenger hunts. Topics include reducing fractions, fraction addition, fraction subtraction, fraction multiplication, and fraction division.
First sound fluency is an important skill for all beginning readers. In this pack are three activities to help your students improve in this skill.In the first activity, students match the picture with the letter of its first sound.In the second activity, students clip the correct letter that matches the pictures first sound.In the third activity, students write the missing first letter for the picture.When your students are reading to begin their study of CVC words, check out my CVC Word ...
First sound fluency is an important skill for all beginning readers. In this pack are three activities to help your students improve in this skill.In the first activity, students match the picture with the letter of its first sound.In the second activity, students clip the correct letter that matches the pictures first sound.In the third activity, students write the missing first letter for the picture.
Dolch Sight Word Bundle for Grade 4 with Full Lesson Plans
Dolch sight words for 4th grade, ESL, and/or Special Education classes.
NGSS & Common Core Aligned Themed Activities to teach K-2 Engineering Standards in a fun way!  Engage students as they learn about Simple Machines and design their own Leprechaun Trap!  Science/Engineering/ELA/Kindergarten/First Grade/Second Grade
NGSS & Common Core Aligned Themed Activities to teach K-2 Engineering Standards in a fun way! Engage students as they learn about Simple Machines and design their own Leprechaun Trap! 
Without a strategy for chunking longer words into manageable parts, students may look at a longer word and simply resort to guessing what it — or altogether skipping it.  This Bundle contains 2 Syllable packs-  "I Hope For Gum" and Bubble Trouble"     You will find Activities, Anchor Charts and     Games for the following Syllable Types inside: - Closed - Silent-e - Open - Vowel Team - R-Controlled - Consonant-le
Without a strategy for chunking longer words into manageable parts, students may look at a longer word and simply resort to guessing what it — or altogether skipping it. This Bundle contains 2 Syllable packs- "I Hope For Gum" and Bubble Trouble."
This Measurement SCOOT is the perfect review for students needing to measure and estimate the length of items in both Metric (centimeters and meters) and US Customary (inches, feet, and yards) units!  The set includes 20 questions requiring students to measure, estimate, choose the proper measurement tools, and draw lines of given measures!Includes:-20 SCOOT or Task Cards-a Student Recording Sheet-an answer sheet
This Measurement SCOOT is the perfect review for students needing to measure and estimate the length of items in both Metric (centimeters and meters) and US Customary (inches, feet, and yards) units! The set includes 20 questions requiring students to measure, estimate, choose the proper measurement tools, and draw lines of given measures!Includes:-20 SCOOT or Task Cards-a Student Recording Sheet-an answer sheet.
This facts booklet on fireflies, ants, grasshoppers, ladybugs, and bees is a great resource to use for doing a research project on insects with your young children.  It is difficult to find age appropriate facts where the child can be independent in their research skills.
This facts booklet on fireflies, ants, grasshoppers, ladybugs, and bees is a great resource to use for doing a research project on insects with your young children. It is difficult to find age appropriate facts where the child can be independent in their research skills.
This is a set of Observation Sheets to go along with your Spring Science lessons. Your students will explore feathers, nests, eggs, bulbs, seeds, clouds, flower petals and do a Sink and Float activity. They will then record their observations on the printables included in this packet. Recording includes drawing, circling the correct word, fill-in-the-blank and writing sentences. Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grades #spring, #printables, #science, #clouds, #bulbs, #seeds, #feathers, #nests, #eggs,
This is a set of Observation Sheets to go along with your Spring Science lessons. Your students will explore feathers, nests, eggs, bulbs, seeds, clouds, flower petals and do a Sink and Float activity. They will then record their observations on the printables included in this packet. Recording includes drawing, circling the correct word, fill-in-the-blank and writing sentences. Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grades.
Looking for a fun and engaging way for your students or home schooler to practice telling time to the hour, half hour, and quarter hour? Springtime SPLAT is played like slap jack. You can have students play with any combination of the cards. Endless differentiation opportunities!
4 Editing games your whole class will enjoy!U B the Editor is a comprehensive spelling, capitalization,punctuation, and grammar review for students in grades 4-6.

First, use as a Smartboard activity. Students will locate and mark the mistake in each sentence, then make the necessary correction.

This file contains writing papers, and a craft to go with the narrative prompt, "What would you do with the to of gold?." The patterns can be printed and colored, made into tracers for construction paper, or printed directly on construction paper if you printer has that capability.
This file contains writing papers, and a craft to go with the narrative prompt, "What would you do with the to of gold?." The patterns can be printed and colored, made into tracers for construction paper, or printed directly on construction paper if you printer has that capability.
Rounding Review
Spring Math Rounding centers and activities: These Rounding Activities are aligned to CCSS 3.NBT.A.1 and Texas TEKS 3.1B and 3.5A. Students round 2-digit numbers to the nearest ten, 3-digit numbers to the nearest ten and hundred, and four-digit numbers to the nearest hundred, all with a Spring theme. 
Use these reading passages and graphic organizers for Women's History Month or when teaching biographies. These are great for individual work or cooperative learning. They can be used for small group projects - have each group report on their famous woman to the rest of the class.  Includes:  • Helen Keller •Susan B. Anthony •Sacagawea •Amelia Earhart •Rosa Parks •Sally Ride
Use these reading passages and graphic organizers for Women's History Month or when teaching biographies. These are great for individual work or cooperative learning. They can be used for small group projects - have each group report on their famous woman to the rest of the class. Includes: • Helen Keller •Susan B. Anthony •Sacagawea •Amelia Earhart •Rosa Parks •Sally Ride.
Close reading guide for Flora and Ulysses! This guide has focus questions for each and every chapter.  There are creative writing activities, research activities and discussion points.  There are explicit gradual release close reading lessons throughout.  I also included a rubric for assessing their close reading work.  Enjoy!
Close reading guide for Flora and Ulysses! This guide has focus questions for each and every chapter. There are creative writing activities, research activities and discussion points. There are explicit gradual release close reading lessons throughout. I also included a rubric for assessing their close reading work. Enjoy!
Having an SOS day? Lifesavers are perfect solutiosn for days when you are too sick to plan for a sub; you have to sub without lessons; are greeted with an emergency or you are out of time. These NO PREP printables are perfect daily lessons that will surely SAVE THE DAY!This pack is suitable for teachers to provide for substitutes or for substitute teacher to purchase for his/her own use.
Having an SOS day? Lifesavers are perfect solution for days when you are too sick to plan for a sub; you have to sub without lessons; are greeted with an emergency or you are out of time. These NO PREP printables are perfect daily lessons that will surely SAVE THE DAY!This pack is suitable for teachers to provide for substitutes or for substitute teacher to purchase for his/her own use.
Insects and Bugs, printable mini-unit worksheets for pre-k, kindergarten, homeschool. Science facts, math, language, handwriting, fine motor skills, and more.
Insects and Bugs, printable mini-unit worksheets for pre-k, kindergarten, homeschool. Science facts, math, language, handwriting, fine motor skills, and more.
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages!
Helen Keller was a extraordinary example of how hard work and determination can lead to great accomplishments. Helen persevered and overcame difficult conditions and went on to become an inspirational leader who helped many people all across the world. In this unit, students will learn all about Helen Keller's incredible life story through high interest informational articles and engaging learning activities!
Helen Keller was a extraordinary example of how hard work and determination can lead to great accomplishments. Helen persevered and overcame difficult conditions and went on to become an inspirational leader who helped many people all across the world. In this unit, students will learn all about Helen Keller's incredible life story through high interest informational articles and engaging learning activities!
Awesome end of the year activity where your students vote for their classmates to receive  end of the year awards!  28 total awards in color and without backgrounds for easier printing. $ #endofyear #classroomawards
Awesome end of the year activity where your students vote for their classmates to receive end of the year awards! 28 total awards in color and without backgrounds for easier printing. 
This product will help students take control of the multiple choice section of the AP English Language & Composition exam by teaching them how the questions are designed. $
This product will help students take control of the multiple choice section of the AP English Language & Composition exam by teaching them how the questions are designed.
If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on how to teach children to write a story, this is the perfect unit for you.  And the best part is that this unit is suitable for children from Kindergarten to Grade 3.  This unit is super easy to prep and full of tons of blackline masters.
If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on how to teach children to write a story, this is the perfect unit for you. And the best part is that this unit is suitable for children from Kindergarten to Grade 3. This unit is super easy to prep and full of tons of blackline masters.
Integrate math and writing by focusing on the process of writing math word problems. Before solving test formatted problems, students need experience writing their own. Students draw a noun card(s), a number card(s), and an operation card(s). They use the cards drawn to write their own word problem within the parameters that you set.
Integrate math and writing by focusing on the process of writing math word problems. Before solving test formatted problems, students need experience writing their own. Students draw a noun card(s), a number card(s), and an operation card(s). They use the cards drawn to write their own word problem within the parameters that you set.
My School, My Safety, My Life! is a CCSS (Common Core State Standards) Lesson Plan designed to inspire and encourage middle and high school students to take leadership and responsibility for the safety of their school campuses. Campus violence, including shootings, is almost always caused by students already known, and not by so-called "outsiders." Your Middle School and High School students need to learn how to take leadership and responsibility for the safety of their and your campus.
My School, My Safety, My Life! is a CCSS (Common Core State Standards) Lesson Plan designed to inspire and encourage middle and high school students to take leadership and responsibility for the safety of their school campuses. Campus violence, including shootings, is almost always caused by students already known, and not by so-called "outsiders." Your Middle School and High School students need to learn how to take leadership and responsibility for the safety of their and your campus.
Story Element Posters!  These are grey poster to have when teaching what a character, setting, problem and solution is.  I have also included poster to help students understand what a beginning, middle and end to a story looks like.
Story Element Posters! These are grey poster to have when teaching what a character, setting, problem and solution is. I have also included poster to help students understand what a beginning, middle and end to a story looks like.
St. Patrick's Day is such a fun and colorful holiday to enjoy with elementary students.In this unit, there’s several student activities depending on the amount of time you have to incorporate them into the day. But there’s plenty to choose from including:
Anticipatory Guide to activate prior knowledge and pique student interest.
Four Informational articles about St. Patrick, Symbols of Ireland, leprechauns, and traditions about this worldwide celebrated day.
Colorful vocabulary posters to use to introduce important words and concepts and much more!


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Friday, February 20, 2015

Animal Adaptations - A Nonfiction Science Resource Pack

This mega pack focuses on Animal Adaptations through the use of high interest informational articles in kid-friendly language. The main skills and concepts of this unit focus on: 
Animal Adaptations 
Physical Adaptations 
Behavioral Adaptations 
Hibernation 
Migration 
Camouflage
 Instincts 
Learned Behaviors 
Endangered and Extinction With Case Studies on Camels, Giraffes, and Dolphins





Engaging Student Activities Included:
All About Organizers for each case study animal: camels, giraffes, and dolphins
.Constructive Response Questions follow after each interest article on main concepts
Who Migrates the Farthest? Bar graph for students to read the information and build.
Instincts vs. Learned Behavior Activity
Concept and Vocabulary Flap books for students to use in their science notebooks
Hibernate or Migrate Activity or Card Game
What I Want to Learn focus on Learned Behaviors
End of Unit Project: My New Animal!
Unit Reflection




Saturday, February 7, 2015

Wild Cats & Habitats - A Complete Nonfiction Resource for Grades 3-5

For millions of years long before humans, wild cats roamed the earth. Many civilizations envied these powerful and fierce creatures and even today they are still hunted for their beautiful coats. Cats are graceful animals that can jump, leap, and pounce to catch their prey. People have always loved cats because of their unique personalities, ferocious nature, and independence. Take a peek and see just how fascinating these Wild Cats really are!
 This is essentially TWO units in one! One basic unit about habitats with informational articles, quick check questions, full-color realistic posters, and activity and project ideas with directions.
There are 8 Habitats included in this unit:
•Rainforests
•Deserts
•Mountain Regions    
•Polar Regions
•Woodlands
•Wetlands
•Oceans
•Grasslands (savannas)
The second unit is about Wild Cats, also called Big Cats in the Wild. Many of which are endangered. To study and learn about these fascinating cats there are informational articles, many student activities, vocabulary posters, Did you Know? Posters, realistic posters about each big cat, and Trading Cat Card Project Templates, and other project ideas and directions. The following wild cats are included in this product:
•Cheetahs
•Snow Leopards
•Tigers
•Lions
•Jaguars

•Cougars



Check out my other nonfiction resources at my TPT Store: Heart2HeartTeaching
The Emperor Penguins of all Penguins
Amazing Animals of the Rainforest
Layers of the Amazon Rainforest
Photosynthesis 
A Complete Unit on Ancient Rome
A Complete Unit on Ancient Egypt
Cool Cats: Jaguars