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8th grade science literature circle pdfs
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension that reviews Mitosis and Meiosis. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - genetics and cellular reproduction unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article also includes diagram and examples. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinf
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
Annotation Bookmarks with Collaborative Conversation Starters
Close reading assistance, great for K - 12th grade, bookmarks, collaborative conversation frames, common core aligned, reading informational text, reading literature, listening and speaking.
Print and copy double sided for students to use as they are annotating text. Laminate to make them last longer!
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K - 12th
Higher Order Thinking and Comprehension - The Six Thinking Hats
de Bono's six thinking hats are used to support critical thinking and higher order comprehension. Explicit questions are provided for each of the six thinking hats, to support students to think deeply about the text, "The Lorax" by Dr Seuss. Students work in small co-operative groups to discuss key issues in the text. The resource builds on accountable talk, critical literacy and philosophical inquiry.
This resource is for personal/classroom use only and is not to be distributed further. Mul
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4th - 8th
6th Grade Substitute Plans Ready to Go- All About Avalanches and Snow
Snow Days!! These Snow Worksheets are a perfect for unit study, substitute lesson or for learning at home lesson.**Digital pdf file included to use with your favorite pdf annotation application (Like Noteability)Say it with me: snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!!!!!Don't we all LOVE Snow Days?Trying to get kids to focus when those precious flakes are drifting through the air is like attempting to catch a rainbow with a butterfly net- impossible. My secret? Use snow as a catalyst for learning!Th
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4th - 8th
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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7th - 10th
Teaching Through Inquiry: An Overview of Questions
Questions come in so many different types we can easily get lost when choosing them. We need good questions for discussion, for exams, for reading and writing strategies. I took all the notes and books I had about questions and reduced the core ideas into this one page. I find it useful for myself but can also give it to students to use as a tool to generate their own questions for discussions, projects, research, or writing assignments. It is written in accessible language, so it should work at
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6th - 12th
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Weather News Segment PBL (5 student job packets, 25 lesson plans)
Project Description:Check out our final product: 3rd- Grade Student-run Weather ReportIn this project, students engage in investigation and observation of the weather to create a student run weather forecast. They work together as a group to collect data, research weather patterns, temperature, make observations of local weather and weather related news. Students reflect and engage in conversations about how weather impacts our daily lives. Students consider factors such as how we should prepare
A Journey for Climate Action Explore Earth's Environment & Biodiversity
This is a comprehensive PDF resource, "Green Wonders: A Sustainable Journey for Climate Action," designed to ignite curiosity and inspire action on World Environment Day. Each keyword represents a fascinating aspect of our planet, from biodiversity to renewable energy, carefully crafted to engage and educate students of all secondary/elementary ages.SUITABLE for WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! How It Can Be Used in the Classroom:- Engaging Lessons: Each keyword provides a springboard for engaging lesson
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6th - 9th
"Rhinos: Giants of the Earth - A World Rhino Day Poem Tribute 22nd September"
This is an inspiring and captivating ode to the magnificent rhinoceros, crafted to commemorate World Rhino Day. This beautifully written poem marks the resilience, awesomeness and importance of these iconic creatures in our ecosystem.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use This Resource?Pupils and teachers alike can utilize this resource as an engaging educational tool. It serves as a compelling introduction to the world of rhinos, offering insight into their habitats, behavior and significance in the n
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3rd - 8th
Magma Matters A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes Earth Science
"Magma Matters: A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes" takes readers on an epic journey through the contrasting experiences of individuals living near volcanoes. From the allure of breathtaking landscapes to the perils of volcanic eruptions, this educational essay explores the risks and rewards of volcanic environments in an easy going way!Pupils can learn valuable lessons about geological phenomena, cultural perspectives, and risk management strategies, making it an ideal resourc
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7th - 10th
"The Thing About Jellyfish" novel study
"The Thing About Jellyfish" is a superb novel on friendship, choice and consequence, and self-discovery. This novel study looks through the lens of the scientific method, as the book is divided into sections of the scientific method. It's great way to integrate science into an ELA unit. This also includes a test for after finishing the novel.
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6th - 8th
Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Packet - Comets (Middle School)
In this packet are two expansive reading selections: one is non-fiction (all about comets), the other is fiction (a story about Comet, the Curious Cockapoo). Each selection is followed by a set of literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions to assess comprehension. A writing task and answer keys are also provided.This packet will be great to use for tutoring, homeschooling, reading centers, and for science centers.
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5th - 8th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Study Guide
- Do you need a study guide for the inspiring, true story of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)?- This resource will guide your students and hold them accountable for reading the book.- This resource comes with standards and suggestions for the teacher, 2 to 3 questions per chapter, answer keys, and a mini-poster of William's actual windmill.- Check out the preview to see if The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind study guide is right for you.Related Resources⭐ Middle School Science H
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6th - 9th
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The Maple Sugar House & The Total Solar Eclipse: a Play/Reader's Theater
~The Maple Sugar House & the Total Solar Eclipse~ copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024Through drama (reader’s theater) learn about:*The gothic genre which consists of mystery, supernatural, and remote settings, fictional.*The maple sugaring process, factual.*The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024.*Includes maps of Maine and the U.S., and parts of Canada, with the path of the Total Solar Eclipse, April, 8, 2024.Suggested for grades 6 on up. ~Spring~Environmental Science~ Informative Dram
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6th - 9th
The Last Cuentista Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Activities & STEM Slideshows
An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions, vocabulary resources, and STEM slideshows for use with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera.This super bundle includes a bonus Google doc where all elements are linked in one place. No need to unzip files!Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The resource is editable, so you can pick and choose which sections will work best for you. From Goodreads: The
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4th - 8th
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Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Cooperative Group Role Cards
The individual group role cards help students remember their specific task when working in Cooperative Groups. There are 8 cards to choose from. You can choose to leave some out, or use them all depending on what you want to see from your students!
- Conversation Captain
- Time Keeper
- Materials Manager
- Presenter
- Checker
- Volume Manager
- Encourager
- Scribe
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3rd - 10th
Density and the Titanic: Guided Readings
Three short readings about the sinking of the Titanic. Use these as a way to teach the concepts of density or buoyancy and connect to a real-world situation. I have students annotate the texts and then use them for a science circle discussion. Readings adapted from:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/sinking-of-the-titanic/https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/question254.htmhttp://sciencebyizzy.blogspot.com/2012/10/density-and-titanic.html------------------------
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5th - 8th
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5-PS1-1
Also included in: Density Bundle- Lab Practice Reading Interactive Project - Middle School
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Response Writing Rubric 3-2-1
This is a simple writing rubric that I use to evaluate short constructed response writing. It's in a 3-2-1 format. Students can use these to peer review one another's writing and there is a space for peer evaluator comments and praise.
This product is part of a bundle. Check it out here:
Writing Rubrics & Tools Bundle
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5th - 9th
Myths of the Zodiac with Terrific Comprehension Questions too!
Do you want your students to read some GREAT Greek myths about the stories behind the constellations and zodiac signs? Then this is the product that you need! Great Greek myths for all of the zodiac signs, written in kid friendly language, to keep your students interested and enthusiastic about reading them!Included in this product are:- Myths for each of the zodiac signs/constellations- Anchor Chart: "What is a Myth?"- Written response comprehension questions for each myth that require stude
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4th - 8th
Fact and Opinion Task Cards on Plants
If you are looking for a great way to cross the curriculum with science and reading, then this download is just for you! This product is sure to engage and excite your students when learning about Fact and Opinion. With clipart from the nation's #1 reality television show, Duck Dynasty, your students are bound to grasp the concept of identify statements that tell a fact or an opinion.
If the task card states a fact, the students will respond with "That's a fact, Jack". If the task card state
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2nd - 8th
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Sea Monsters / Jack and Annie - Study Guide
This is a 31 page study guide for Magic Tree House Sea Monsters Fact Tracker. This is the nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #11: Dark Day in the Deep Sea. Every page of this study will encourage students to use nonfiction text features and practice skills necessary to successfully complete their own research. This packet is divided into chapters, so students can easily navigate through the book and complete the questions.
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2nd - 11th
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Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas - Novel Study
This is a 26 page comprehension guide for formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #44, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. Every page of this comprehension study will encourage students to think deeper about the novel that they read. This packet is divided into chapters, so students can easily navigate through the book and complete the questions.
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1st - 11th
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