FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Science Cut Ups
What are Science Cut Ups?
Cut Ups are manipulative activities designed to help teach science concepts and/or science process skills. Find Science Cut Ups that meet your curriculum needs by using the descriptions below each item in the catalog.
How do I use Science Cut Ups?
Teachers incorporate these manipulative activities as part of a lesson or use them to review information already presented. They are also used as assessments, individually or in small groups, and many teachers use them in tutoring or making "centers." Students can use their textbooks and other reference sources to find information to complete Science Cut Ups tasks successfully.
Are Science Cut Ups already Cut Up?
Science Cut Ups come printed in color on 8.5 X 11" cardstock, but they are not cut up. Teachers should laminate sheets before cutting for longer durability.
How do Science Cut Ups come packaged?
Most Cut Ups titles come in sets of 10 so that pairs or small groups of students can be working on the same task at the same time. Games are packaged individually.
Do Science Cut Ups come with a KEY for the teacher?
Each set comes with suggested uses. Some sets also include helpful background information and/or a KEY for the teacher, or self-checking clues for the students. Some sets do not have KEYS because the variations in answers are too diverse.
Can Science Cut Ups be copied?
Science Cut Ups are copyrighted materials. It is illegal to copy them.
How should I store Science Cut Ups?
Teachers usually store manipulative pieces in small plastic bags or envelopes. A complete set for a class can be stored in a larger bag or file folder.
If several groups within my class are using sets of Cut Ups, how do I keep pieces from getting mixed up?
Teachers find it helpful to keep sets separated by writing the same number, letter, or symbol on the back sides of all pieces in the same set.
Will any additional titles be added to the catalog?
New Science Cut Ups are always in development. Please email your suggestions for new topics and check the catalog often for new items!
Are Science Cut Ups correlated to the TEKS or other standards?
Cut Ups have been correlated to Science and Reading TEKS for grades K-8 and National Science Education Standards. Please visit our Correlations page. Many schools are able to use grant funds such as Reading First to purchase Science Cut Ups.
Do you take school purchase orders?
Science Cut Ups can be purchased by check, credit card. or purchase order. Supporting Science is an approved vendor in numerous Texas school districts and can furnish sole source documents to your puchasing department. Just email us at info@sciencecutups.com for any paperwork you need.
How many students can play a folder game at the same time?
All the folder games can be played with up to 4 teams or individuals. Cycles and Savvy and Pictionary work well in teams. Safety works best with 4-6 individuals. Science Scholars Card Game works well with 4 to 6 individuals. The Cell Count Game has 5 games per package so a whole class can play at the same time in groups of 4-6.
What titles are included in the Sample Packages?Elementary Package includes 34 Cut Ups and 3 games for $115 (list of titles in shown in catalog)
Middle School Package includes 42 Cut Ups and 6 games for $145 (list of titles is shown in catalog)
Spanish Package includes 30 Cut Ups and 3 games for $100 (list of titles is shown in catalog) Sorry, we don't customize sample packages with titles you designate.