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Science Common Core CCRA.W.1 resources
Owls Unit - Owl Activities - Pellet Dissection - Owl Reading Passages - Projects
This 158 page Owl unit provides upper elementary students with all of the owl activities they need to complete a rigorous owl unit. These no prep owl activities include owl reading passages, owl pellet dissection activity, owl research activities, and more.COMMON CORE ALIGNED!!!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images and information about some of the engaging activities included in this resource.This engaging resource contains the following:⭐Vocabulary Resources!-Owl
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1st - 4th
May the Fourth be with YOU Star Wars Themed Day PLAN
Do you love how kids get excited over themed days? You can teach them anything on these days and make memories they will remember forever! This download is full of everything you need to have a great May the 4th Be With YOU-themed celebration! Objects: To learn about Force and Motion What is in this download? Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 A Note To TeachersPg.4 Lesson Plans Introduction Pg 5 Standards Met Pg. 6 Home Connections Project Letter for ParentsPg. 7 Donations Please Page for
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K - 3rd
Amphibians and Reptiles - Animal Classification Science and Writing
Study animal science with this amphibians and reptiles animal classification science and writing unit. Learn the differences and study the qualities of amphibians and reptiles. Discover facts about 11 different amphibians and reptiles. There are tons of great writing projects, printables, and fact pages included. This unit also includes a special bonus word work and math activities! Everything you need is included, just print and go! A lesson snapshot is included at the beginning to guide your t
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K - 2nd
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K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
CER- Claim Evidence Reasoning Graphic Organizer
Get your students to think through things like a scientist with this CER graphic organizer. By using this graphic organizer, students will learn how to write claims that answer a question, come up with evidence using a controlled experiment, and be able to justify their answers. This can not only be used with experiments but also when students analyze videos or primary literature. Includes 2 versions- one that includes variables for experiments and one without (see thumbnails). You will receive
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
The Martian -Problem Based Learning Novel Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This comprehensive PBL novel unit for Andy Weir's, "The Martian," places your students on Mars with the main task of survival. It is sure to engage your students in a rigorous, research-based, meaningful learning experience! The unit contains the following assignments and resources:-Pacing Guide for teaching the novel-Problem Based Learning guide (includes 20+ problems for students to research and solve)-Supplemental Tasks/group assignments-NASA Webquest!-Reading assessments-Discussion questi
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8th - 12th
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Best Science CER Rubric Ever! Editable Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity
Are you looking for an easy to use CER rubric and CER handout? CER writing can be challenging for students and this clear and easy to understand resource will help you effectively teach, model, and implement Claim Evidence Reasoning writing in your science classroom. Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready to use resource.CER or Claim Evidence Reasoning writing can be used for practice, labs, or assessment. Included in this resource:Editable CER rubric - Google DocOne page
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5th - 9th
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Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource
Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom! Uncover the amazing phenomena of whale evolution through this captivating two-part activity that seamlessly integrates science and ELA standards. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this exploration is designed to span two to three class periods.Part One -
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
Endangered Animals Brochure Research Project with Rubric
Endangered Animals Brochure Project with Rubric. Use as a research project for Life Science or to go with the book The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John. Includes research report assignment and rubric. Students must take on the role of an endangered African animal protection activist working to save endangered animals. Student task is to write and create a brochure for the public to inform them of the dire need to preserve the endangered species that he or she chose to advocate. The brochure mu
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5th - 8th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice & Reading Forces Motion (CER) Digital
With this product students will learn about some of the science behind car crashes by reading an article from scienceabc.com. The article asks if double a car’s speed double the force of impact. What the article explains using the equation for Kinetic Energy (KE=1/2mass x velocity²), is that impact force actually increases by 4-6 times when velocity doubles! Students will use evidence in the article that the author provides, draw visual evidence and reason why the data supports the author’s cla
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6th - 11th
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
A Day with the Iditarod | No Prep Sub Plans | Digital and Print
Did you know that the Iditarod is unofficially known as the "Last Great Race on Earth?"Your students can learn all about it when they spend a day with this high-interest, informational mini-unit designed for in-person AND distance learners. The “A Day With” series of mini-units is designed to keep your students engaged in a historical topic all day with standards-aligned work and activities they’ll love. It’s fun for students, NO PREP for teachers, and comes in two differentiated versions!You'll
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE YEAR STEM Unit ! Earth, Life & Physical Science!!
This is a full YEARS’ Comprehensive STEM curriculum unit that covers ALL of your 2nd Grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In this bundle we’ve included the COMPLETE Earth, Physical and Life Science Units from our store. These units are PACKED with engaging investigations and activities, engineering design challenges, technology integration, math application and integrated literacy lessons! (CCSS). With step-by-step instructions and easy to follow plans, you’ll be able to bring engagi
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2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Pumpkins. STEM and STEAM Interactive Activities.
Pumpkins STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math. Interactive Activities.This STEAM “Pumpkins” resource focuses on using pumpkins and candy corn and includes differentiated printables and hands-on activities. Perfect addition to your October, November and Pumpkins learning units! Activities include science, technology, engineering, art and math, all at an age appropriate level for advanced preK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, ELL, SPED. Please check out the thumbnails and previe
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PreK - 3rd
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Biology Writing Prompts Year Long Bundle
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 40 biology writing prompts (both pdf and Google slide versions) that cover your year-long curriculum! Bundle and save! Topics include:1. Scientific Method (throughout all units)2. Characteristics of Life3. Cell Size4. Levels of Organization5. Cell Structure and Function6. Plant vs. Animal Cells7. Stomata8. Tonicity9. Cellular Respiration10. Mitosis11. Mitochondria12. Invasive Species13. Food Webs14. Population Growth15. Dendrochro
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8th - 10th
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Scientific Procedures and Experimental Design Writing Prompts
Do your students struggle with writing clear and descriptive experimental procedures? Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 20 writing prompts you can give your students to practice their experimental design and procedural writing skills. The questions included are:1. Do trees grow faster in the spring or summer?2. Can you run faster at lower elevations?3. Are dogs really colorblind?4. Do flowers last longer if you put flower food in the water?5. Is it safe to eat food af
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Secondary Science Writing Prompts MEGA BUNDLE
Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice (CER) Current Events Bundle Digital Resource
This resource is packed with easy to use, easy to grade, no prep, scientific current events, using the NGSS Science and Engineering practice of Engaging in Argument from Evidence. Students learn about a variety of science topics through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizers. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Cl
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6th - 12th
Insects - Animal Classification Science and Writing Unit - Primary
Learn all about insects with this animal classification science and writing unit. Study the qualities of insects and learn about 15 different animals that are insects. There are tons of great writing projects, printables, and fact pages included. This unit also includes a special bonus word work and math activities!Science:KWL ChartInsect Fact Cards: Qualities, habitats, physical features, diet, and life cycleScience Readers: 2 color and 2 B&W foldable books15 Animal Fact Cards: Bumblebee, c
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
Chernobyl Miniseries Episodes 1 through 5
Based upon the critically-acclaimed Chernobyl miniseries from HBO, this video guide accompanies all 5 episodes of the 5 part drama. The film is a painstakingly accurate account of the worst nuclear accident in human history. This can be used in a physics class for topics of nuclear chemistry, world history class for historical discussions of the accident and the Soviet Union during the cold war, environmental science class for the effects of the accident on the environment, or a biology class
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Henrietta Lacks and Bioethics CER Research Project - Black History Month Project
Looking to spark amazing discussion and engage your students in real-world debate, all while learning an important figure in Black History? Help your students learn about Henrietta Lacks, HeLa Cells, and the property rights of biological materials with this bioethics research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering
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8th - 11th
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Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Big Bang Theory Evidence NGSS MS-ESS1-2 MS-ESS1-2 Includes Spanish
This resource is engaging, low maintenance, no prep, NGSS aligned, hard copies or virtual! By the end of this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of The Big Bang Theory. AND! It includes a Spanish version for your ESL/ELL/Newcomer students!This activity can be completely student centered with zero direct instruction from you which takes students 50-90 minutes depending on ability level. Or, you can do the expanding universe balloon model yourself as a demo and embed lots
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS4-1
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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1st Grade NGSS Physical Science COMPLETE STEM Unit! Light & Sound- (1-PS4)
This integrated 1st grade STEM curriculum unit is perfect for exploring all of the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) for physical science! This fun and engaging unit is full of science investigations, engineering challenges, integrated ELA and math activities (CCSS), technology components, and tons of other useful STEM resources! With easy-to-follow lesson plans this unit provides a fluid scope and sequence to guide teachers through the 1st grade Next Generation physical s
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1st
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1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
40 Science Printable Sub Plans Worksheets Middle School. 5 star
Providing outstanding teaching resources on TPT since 2015. 40 Science fact and worksheet printables. Suitable for Middle and High School. This big bundle of documents is ideal for when you are looking for an introductory lesson, an extension activity or a hassle free substitute lesson. Also suitable for Home-schooling. Each document provides background information and visuals on a particular topic along with a supporting worksheet which challenges the student to expand on the information provid
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5th - 10th, Staff
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Mystery Science | Grade 3 | Complete Unit Bundle | Fate of Traits | Digital
When my school district began using the Mystery Science curriculum, I fell in love. However, I found that the video lessons and activities on their own did not provide me with enough material to turn these important lessons into a full week of teaching- I wanted to stay on one topic to really have the time for student discovery, incorporating literacy, and fun research.It is completely no-prep for you, and is ready for printed or digital practice right now!This is a complete bundle set that incl
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Secondary Science Writing Prompts MEGA BUNDLE
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 178 secondary science writing prompts! Bundle and save! Why use writing prompts? All students need to improve their writing skills, especially english language learners. I created these writing prompts specifically for my ELL students. Writing is typically one of the lowest scoring categories on the state language proficiency exam. To help them improve, I assigned a writing prompt for homework BEFORE the lesson was taught. The goal i
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8th - 10th
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