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8th grade basic principles resources for Easel Assessments
Introduction to Weather Learning Activities
This zip file contains many different activities (72 pages of student handouts which includes worksheets, quizzes, two labs and cloze notes handouts. as well as a PowerPoint with a total of 96 slides) which can be used to introduce students to basic concepts about weather. While these lessons were originally designed to correlate to the performance indicators of the New York State Intermediate Science curriculum, the components of this lesson may be easily used in other physical science or bas
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Scientific Theory or Law? Exit Ticket
In this activity, students determine if an example is a Scientific Theory or Scientific Law. There are 9 examples with descriptions and illustrations. An answer key is included.2 Digital Options - Google Forms & Easel by TPT with self-graded questions.Extend – have students research & name each theory/law described.Use this as a formative assessment/exit ticket, warm-up/bell ringer or review.Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Big Idea 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypothes
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5th - 8th
Science Daily Review #1 Nature of Science
20 Warm-up/Review questions about the Nature of Science. Topics include observation/inference, variables, Scientific Method, measurement, volume, density and graphs.Use in a variety of ways including:Print the worksheet (all questions) and give to students - grade at the end of 4 weeks.Print one of the 4 weekly sheetsPick and choose questions, write on the board or project with the included PowerPoint slides - students copy and answer the question in their notebooks, review the answer(s) togethe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Law of Conservation of Mass Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the law of conservation of mass explains:mass is the amount of matter in an objectmatter can undergo chemical and physical changeswhen changes (reactions) occur, mass is not gained or lostthe difference between reactants and productsTo improve student understanding, the passage includes several real world examples: a fire burning (wood and oxygen change into smoke, ash, water vapor, and carbon dioxide but the mass does not change) as well as ice melting
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Weight Notes and Spring Scale Practice
This double sided foldable for interactive notebooks introduces students to weight and how to read a spring scale. It includes 10 practice problems, an anchor chart and an answer key.2 Digital Options - Google Forms & Easel by TPT Assessment *15 Practice Questions The digital options can be used for:Remote or in-person instructionPractice on any Learning Management System (LMS) or deviceStudent dataRelated Resources:⭐ Mass vs. Weight Foldable⭐ Measuring Matter Cornell Notes #31⭐ Reading a Tr
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Science Daily Review #2 Matter
20 Warm-up/Review questions about Matter.Topics include Physical & Chemical Properties, Mixtures & Solutions, Physical & Chemical Changes and the Periodic Table.Use in a variety of ways including:Print the worksheet and give to students - grade at the end of 4 weeks.Print the weekly sheets, 1 at a time (4 total)Pick and choose questions, write on the board or project with the included PowerPoint slides - students copy and answer the question in their notebooks, review the answer(s) t
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook - Matter Unit
Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science Daily Review #4 Photosynthesis, Respiration, Carbon Cycle
20 Warm-up/Review questions about the Cycles of Nature. Topics include Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration and the Carbon Cycle.Suggested UsesPrint the worksheet and give to students - grade at the end of 4 weeks.Print the weekly sheets, 1 at a time (4 total)Pick and choose questions, write on the board or project with the included PowerPoint slides - students copy and answer the question in their notebooks, review the answer(s) together.Use in an interactive notebook with Cornell Notes:
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Biology/Life Sciences Course
The enclosed materials compose a Biology course with individual units that have been used extensively in my classroom for many years. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 900 pages of materials and over 1,300 PowerPoint slides. Many of the units were part of the Living Environment Biology course taught in New York State, but additional materials involving plants and genetic crosses have been added to make these materials useful in designing any introdu
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Temperature Notes and How to Read a Thermometer Practice
This double sided foldable for interactive notebooks introduces students to temperature and how to read a thermometer. Download includes 10 practice problems (print & digital), anchor chart and an answer key.2 Digital Options - Google Forms & Easel by TPT Assessment *15 Practice Questions The digital options can be used for:Remote or in-person instructionPractice on any Learning Management System (LMS) or deviceStudent dataRelated Resources:⭐ Reading a Triple Beam Balance Practice⭐ Weigh
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Ensuring Safety in the Science Lab Reading Comprehension Passage
Ensuring Safety in the Science Lab Reading Comprehension PassageEnsure your students are well-prepared for a safe and productive lab experience with our comprehensive resource, "Ensuring Safety in the Science Lab." This engaging package offers a detailed exploration of essential lab safety protocols, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe environment in any scientific setting.Key Features:Informative Reading Passage: Embark on an informative journey through la
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4th - 9th
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The Law of Conservation of Mass: Matter in Balance Reading Comprehension Passage
The Law of Conservation of Mass: Matter in Balance Reading Comprehension PassageEngage your students in the fascinating world of chemistry with "The Law of Conservation of Mass: Matter in Balance." This comprehensive resource, designed for students in 5th to 8th grade, offers an informative reading passage, thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, true or false statements, and convenient answer keys. Dive into the core principles of the Law of Conservation of Mass, exploring how matter, in a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Also included in: Basic Chemistry Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Self-grading The States of Matter Pre-Assessment Quiz TpT EASEL Assessment
The States of Matter Pre-Assessment Quiz is a digital/ paperless form to evaluate the knowledge of your students before the States of Matter Unit. The quiz tests the essential concepts such as the four fundamental states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, and the distinctive phases of changing matter: freezing, melting, vaporization, condensation, sublimation, deposition, ionization, and deionization. Pre-assessment on the TpT EASEL Assessment platform is a way to save your time within t
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
DNA/RNA, Protein Synthesis and Biotechnology Learning Activities (Dist Learn)
This is a series of lesson activities for a unit on Nucleic Acids, Protein Synthesis and Introduction to Biotechnology for introductory biology students. These learning package has been correlated to the NGSS, Common Core and NY Living Environment core curriculum standards. The materials are appropriate for introducing basic information concerning nucleic acids, protein synthesis and some aspects of biotechnology to your students. Specific learning goals addressed by the materials are lis
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
Adaptations for Reproduction and Development Learning Activities (Middle School)
The Adaptations for Reproduction and Development Learning Activities for Middle School Science introduces students to basic concepts involving the following topics included in NGSS MS-LS1-4:Comparing Asexual and Sexual ReproductionA Brief Review of Genetics and VariationComparing Internal/External Fertilization and DevelopmentAnimal Behaviors Enhancing Reproductive SuccessPlant Adaptations for Reproduction and DevelopmentMethods of Seed DispersalThe contents of the package include a reading and
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Grades:
5th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
Human Circulation Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains 17 different files which can be used to compose a unit for biology students introducing them to Human Circulation. This package of learning activities contains files in both easily edited word and pdf files for your specific needs. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments.This activity has an attached 35 question Easel assessment.The zip file contains the following items:Curriculum Correlations to the NGSS, Common Core and Living Environ
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Life Processes/Intro to Classification Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains 34 files (25 pages plus PowerPoints and answer keys) with many resources and activities which can be used to compose a unit for biology students introducing them to life processes and classification. All files with the exception of the PowerPoints are posted in both pdf and as word documents which can be edited for individual teacher and classroom needs. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments.While these lessons were originally designed
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
Plant and Animal Cell Organelle Exit Ticket
Students show what they know about cell organelles by filling in a chart of names and functions.Organelles include: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, endoplasmicreticulum, cytoplasm, ribosome, Golgi body, lysosome, mitochondria, vacuole, & chloroplast.An Easel by TPT digital, self grading Assessment is also included.This digital option can be used for:Remote or in-person instructionPractice on any Learning Management System (LMS) or deviceStudent dataRelated Resources:⭐ Plant and Animal Cel
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Elenco Snap Circuit Semester Series
One year I was given the challenge of using snap circuits to teach science. This was designed for home school students that attend a weekly options support program. This expands upon the instructions in the original kit, and also provides web quest through PhEt that expand upon ideas not covered. This lab is aligned to the master book that comes with the kits. This matches the current SC-500R kit offered by Elenco, however I was using an older kit version. Some project numbers may not match. Ple
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-2
, HS-PS3-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Membrane and Membrane Processes Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains 11 different activities which can be used to compose a unit for biology students introducing them to basic concepts about the structure and processes of cell membranes. While these lessons were originally designed to correlate to the performance indicators of the New York State Living Environment/Biology curriculum, the components of this lesson may be easily used in other biology courses as well. Topics such as basic membrane structure, diffusion, osmosis, active transpo
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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