8th Grade General Science Interactive Notebooks

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Need a no-prep way to teach, review, or assess your grade 4-8 students on science tools, lab equipment, and weather instruments? Our best-selling science tools sort is a versatile hands-on activity that can be used in a variety of ways: as an introduction to your science tools unit, to review students on science tools and their functions, or to assess students' understanding of the scientific tools topic! 

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Including both a printable and digital option, this science tools sort is a must-have for any teacher who's looking for a no-prep activity that will make learning about scientific instruments fun and interactive for students!  Students will love that it's hands-on and engaging; teachers will love that it can be used in a variety of ways and is easy to assign and assess! 

What's Included in This Resource:

1. Printable Science Tools Sort (PDF)

• 6 Sorting sheets (use some or all, depending on your needs)
• 33 Cards featuring pictures of science tools, lab equipment, weather instruments
• 33 Cards featuring the scientific tools' names
• 33 Cards featuring the scientific tools' functions 
• Answer key for quick and accurate assessment

2. Digital Science Tools Sort (Google Slides)

• 6 Sorting slides (use some or all, depending on your needs)
• 33 Drag-and-drop pictures of science tools, lab equipment, weather instruments
• 33 Drag-and-drop cards featuring the scientific tools' names
• 33 Drag-and-drop cards featuring the scientific tools' functions

Science Tools, Lab Equipment, and Weather Instruments Included in This Resource:

• Measurement Tools

  • Balance, Scale, Spring Scale, Triple Beam Balance, Thermometer, Stopwatch, Graduated Cylinder, Ruler, and Yardstick

• Observation Tools

  • Magnifying Glass, Binoculars, Petri Dish, and Microscope & Slide

• Experimentation Tools

  • Test Tubes, Beaker, Flask, Pipette, Dropper, Bunsen Burner, Hot Plate, Tongs, Tweezers, Funnel, Mortar & Pestle, and Spatula

• Safety Tools

  • Apron, Goggles, and Gloves

• Weather Tools

  • Anemometer, Barometer, Hygrometer, Wind Vane, and Rain Gauge

Skills Addressed in This Resource:

• Identify the science tool by its picture.
• Identify the science tool by its name.
• Identify the science tool by its function (purpose).

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Whole-class review
• Small-group work
• Assessments
• Centers or stations
• Early finishers

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Need some notes that you can do whole group AND have the "you do" portion incorporated? This is great for doing notes with the class, discussing energy pyramid, trophic levels, practicing the 10% rule and more! The students won't have time to be unengaged and it is great practice AND study guide!

This is a foldable that covers the vocabulary associated with the part of an atom. Perfect for use in interactive notebooks. Is formatted to fit a standard composition notebook.

Looking for a different resource to introduce and reinforce lab safety? This 100% digital Interactive Science Notebook is ready to meet that need. No prep needed from you, ready to assign to students and engage.

This resource addresses the following Essential Questions:

• How can we keep ourselves safe in a laboratory setting or in the field?

Interactive Notebook Contains:

• Google Slides Digital Notebook Pages
• 13 Full Color Pages with text and examples
• 2 Interactive Drag and Drop Pages
• 5 Pages That Require Student Interaction

Please check out the preview video to ensure that this product would work for you and your students!