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8th grade science activities for Microsoft Publisher
Blank Flipbook Template
Here is a template I created to make flipbooks.
You only need 3 pieces of paper, and if you follow the 3 steps I included, you are all set to create your own flipbooks for students!
Enjoy!
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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RNA Research and Building Activity
Students will be asked to label RNA and DNA diagrams, identify similarities and differences, build models of RNA molecules, color the different parts of the RNA molecules, and then finally answer some questions based upon their work. This really helps students visualize and analyze the different molecules.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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Muscular Anatomy Guided Notes/Study Guide
This is a 9 page document that is used as a guided note packet for a muscular anatomy unit or lesson.
It includes:
1. A Cover Page
2. Anatomical Diagram with a 14 muscle word bank
3. Muscle note page (14 Listed muscles with room for notes)
4. Exercise Cover Page
5. Exercise Formated note page (write-in exercise, circle cardio/core/upper/lower, notes)
6. Exercise Formated note page
7. Personal Training Cover Page
8. & 9. Blank pages to take notes and write a personalized workout plan.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Modified Physical and Chemical Change Cut and Paste; Special Ed
This is a 2-page worksheet for students in an inclusive science class learning about the physical and chemical changes. I used this for my 6th grade students who learn at about a first grade level.
The worksheet has two columns on the first page. One is labeled physical reactions and the other is labeled chemical reactions. There are six reactions on the second page. Students are to cut these reactions (with picture clues) out and paste them in the correct column of the chart on the first page
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Feather Physics
This assignment introduces students to how feathers support the success of birds by providing flight, insulation and/or camouflage. This is the first assignment in a unit (available in a bundle) that considers feathers and their functions for birds from several disciplines in an integrated science class.
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Feather Unit
Modified Life Science Cut & Paste; Plant or Animal; Boardmaker
This is modified from the middle school life science curriculum. It aligns with Alternate Maryland State Content Standard:
1.D.2.a: Given words/picture symbols/words with pictures from a modified grade-level unit, student will sort the words into categories.
This is modified for students who are in an inclusive setting but cannot complete grade level requirements. It would also be helpful as a refresher for students, homework, or classwork in a self-contained setting.
There are ten words with
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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STEAM Introduction Notes
Students will use a combination of prior knowledge, experiences, and research to provide examples of each STEAM strand and ideas of what each professional for each strand does. This includes a fun graphic notes page for each strand that requires students to have 3 items for each strand, 3 items for each professional within the strands, and two illustrations that represent each strand. This is a great way to introduce STEAM, STEAM strands/concepts, and the professionals and opportunities behind e
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Kill it! Kill it! The Spotted Lanternfly - Publisher File
A great way to keep up on current agricultural news- students will use this article posted by Delaware Online: Delaware Online - Spotted Lanternfly to read and learn about how the Spotted Lanternfly is now in Northern Delaware. Students will use their graphic organizer to identify concerns with a growing Lanternfly population, read about how to correctly identify a Spotted Lanternfly and more. Great for sub work or just for an informational lesson on invasive species.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Warm ups measuring graduated cylinders and triple beam balances
The first sheet has 3 triple beam balances and 3 graduated cylinders to measure, The second sheet is a simple worksheet we use to write down the objective for the day and a space for the students to write down the question and their answer.
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3rd - 8th
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Coloring parts of an atom
Students will color the different parts of the atom. This lesson focuses on the nucleus, valence electrons, and the energy levels. The 2nd page has more practice with answering questions about the subatomic particles of an atom.
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8th
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Ozobot Activity with Lines and Color Coding
This activity is to be used with the Ozobot EVO model. It is a complete lesson including answer keys. It can be used in one class or across three classes, depending on the level of your students. This does not require a computer or computer programing. There are many different ways to use the lesson and they are all included in this resource. This also has advanced lessons in it with color coding and determining the more advanced codes. It also has an answer key for each worksheet. This is a ver
Grades:
K - 8th
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Modified Anatomy Notes/Questions; Muscular System Unit,Differentiated Special Ed
This is a 5 page activity that can be used as a test for students with disabilities in an inclusive science class. It covers the basics of the muscular system.
Students can make a booklet by coloring the cover when they need a break from the academic work.
Pages 2 is a chart of the three kinds of muscles. The chart explains what the muscles look like and what they do. Picture clues are included.
Page 3 asks questions about the chart. Students have to refer to the chart to find their answer
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Modified Science Curriculum: Physics Elapsed Time for Special Ed
This physics worksheet is modified from the middle school curriculum. It is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum.
There are 6 items on the worksheet. Four items show clocks and ask students to find the elapsed time. Student is required to circle figure out the elapsed time from a field of two choices, and mark the correct box.
The last two items include a tie-back question to answer questions about physics. The questions ask about accelerate
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Stresses & Faults Doodle Notes
8th Grade SC StandardsUnit 4 Plate Tectonics IndicatorsStudents can fill in where needed and color the pictures and fonts.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Muscle Guided Notes
Use this guided note packet as a tool to keep your students organized while learning about the human body. This can be used to teach about the 12 main muscle groups as well as exercises to target/strengthen each muscle.
It includes
-Cover Page
-Anatomically correct human muscle diagram with muscle work bank
1. Bicep
2. Tricep
3. Pectoralis
4. Latissimus Dorsi
5. Deltoid
6. Trapezius
7. Rectus Abdominus
8. Obliques
9. Gluteus Maximus
10. Hamstrings
11. Quadriceps
12. Gastrocnemius
-Note Pag
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Taxonomy Video Phylogeny AP Biology Project: Invertebrates & Chordate Taxonomy
Taxonomy Video Phylogeny AP Biology Project: Invertebrates & Chordate Taxonomy: This taxonomic classification project is an activity that requires students to combine video clips of animals from the invertebrate phyla and from the chordates and to create one video which describes the evolutionary advances that define each clade.
This project is designed to be used alongside a field trip to an aquarium as a final project. However, students can utilize videos downloaded from the internet to
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Covalent Turkeys
I used these colorful little turkeys as a way to help my students understand naming/drawing LD structures a bit better. We were learning this around Thanksgiving so it was fitting, but even if it's not the turkey time of year, these little guys are really cute and my students loved having a race to see who could build the most turkeys first. Each turkey has 3 parts:- a head (which represents the chemical name)- a body (which represents the chemical's LD structure)- feathers (the elements which m
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Modified Anatomy Notes & Test; Lymphatic System Unit, Differentiated Special Ed
This is a 4 page activity that can be used as a test for students with disabilities in an inclusive science class. It covers the basics of the lymphatic system.
Students can make a booklet by coloring the cover when they need a break from the academic work.
Pages 2-4 are notes that students are to copy. These are simplified notes that are modified for students with disabilities to understand.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Get to Know Your Teacher Science Investigation
Kick off your science instruction by having your students investigate you, their new teacher! This editable investigation follows the steps of the scientific method including the scientific question, research, hypothesis, experiment, analysis and conclusions. Teacher will need to provide a short written biography and have items around the classroom that will give the students clues about who you are, what you like, etc...Great way to introduce yourself and the scientific method!
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4th - 8th
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{EDITABLE} Evolution Escape Room Lesson/Breakout Lesson
Darwin, his journey, evidence for evolution, cladograms--it's all in here. Use actual locks and boxes, OR use this fun lesson with a simple envelope system! Enough problems for 6 groups of students, or more if you use the problems in duplicate. I actually made different codes and problems for each group. With locks: utilizes 3, 3-digit locks, one MasterLock combination lock, four boxes, some paper, and a lot of fun!!
I got the locks and toolboxes at Dollar Tree, or I also bought inexpensive unf
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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DNA Biology BINGO! EDITABLE VERSION!
This is a great review game for basic or advanced biology classes! Students fill in a blank BINGO card with terms from a word bank. The teacher then uses the provided sheets to give clues for each term. Students not only have to recognize the clue for a given term, they also have to have chosen a term for their game board.
This game helps students review 36 vocabulary words/terms from a DNA & Protein Synthesis unit!
This also includes instructions on how to play, and lists several differen
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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"Atmosphere Magazine" - Incorporating Art in Science
Aligned to NGSSS SC.6.E.7.9.Uses:I used this as an activity for students to work on quietly after a test. Could also be used for a front-loading activity or a homework assignment. Front: Students identify each layer of the atmosphere, color. Key: Earth --> Troposphere --> Stratosphere --> Mesosphere --> Thermosphere --> ExosphereInside: Students complete the "Hot" or "Not" page by identifying the hottest layer of the atmosphere and the coldest layer of the atmosphere. Students wil
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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{EDITABLE} Heredity Escape Room Lesson/Breakout Lesson
YOU MUST HAVE MS PUBLISHER to be able to access and edit this file. If not, buy the PDF. THIS IS NUMBERED FOR GROUPS 1,4.5.7. TO MAKE ADDITIONAL GROUPS YOU MUST COPY THE CODES/CREATE CODES FOR YOUR LOCKS.
Genetics, Protein Synthesis, Punnett Square, Phenotype Data--it's all in here. Use actual locks and boxes, OR use this fun lesson with a simple envelope system! Enough problems for FOUR groups of students, or more if you use the problems in duplicate. I actually made different codes and probl
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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{EDITABLE} Oceanography Escape Room Lesson/Breakout Lesson
THIS IS FOR A MS PUBLISHER EDITABLE COPY. For the PDF choose the other document!
Students identify oceans, know about ocean sizes and comparisons, open different boxes to get more clues. Don't have boxes? That's ok! Create your own escape room experience with envelopes or pencil boxes. Have students decipher and answer questions about tides, currents and waves. Students demonstrate their oceanography knowledge AND have a blast!
Setup for 7 different groups, seven different codes. You can adapt
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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