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Common Core RST.6-8.1 projects under $5
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Geologic Time Scale Project - Google Classroom Activity for Distance Learning
Science Google™ Classroom ProjectThis is a self-contained digital lesson that includes two parts.Part 1: Relative DatingThe project begins with a short reading that includes information on the geologic timescale, law of superposition, fossils, and relative dating. Next, students will analyze a rock strata diagram and use what they learned about relative dating to answer 10 questions. Key included. Part 2: Geologic Time Scale BrochureStudents will choose one geologic period and answer research qu
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
Careers in Science Project
Teach students about the different careers in science and STEM using this science careers project. Classroom posters and science texts will allow students to explore thirteen STEM and science professions. After reading, students will complete a "Help Wanted" poster project to demonstrate their knowledge of a chosen career in science. Print and digital Google Slides options are available. Use this activity as an end of the year science project as students connect their learning to different scien
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4th - 6th
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Solar System Planets Project
Do you need a fun way to assess student knowledge of the planets in our solar system? Your students will get a kick out of this planet research project that will have them demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of a terrestrial or gas giant. Like this project? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of either Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune by researching and including inform
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit
Periodic Table of Elements Project
Assess knowledge of the periodic table of elements using this student-created poster. Each student is assigned an element and will create their own tile of information based on research detailing what they learned about the element. NEW! A digital version has been added to allow for flexibility in the classroom. Students can use a Google Slide organizer to gather their information before creating their final project as a digital poster or a hand-made one. This is a fun project based assessment t
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Periodic Table of Elements Unit
Vaping Activity Worksheets Red Ribbon Week
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week or the Great American Smoke Out and tackle the harmful trend of teenage vaping with these drug awareness reading worksheets, comprehension questions, CER activity, informational and opinion writing pieces, and a cooperative group project. In addition, the trending science article covers what vaping is, vape products, common nicknames, how the devices work, and harmful and possibly dangerous effects of e-cigarettes. Like this activity? Check out the monthly science activ
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4th - 6th
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Snow Winter Weather Activity
Students and teachers love snow days, but do your students understand what snow is, how it forms, and what snowflakes look like? This lesson is perfect before holiday breaks, as science sub plans, or to complement a weather unit to teach students to use specific digital links to research and learn about the winter weather and snow. In addition, they will learn about 8 different types of snowflakes and how they form, different types of winter storms, and how to stay safe in the snow. Like this ac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Experiments
Circulatory System Project
Review the circulatory system using this fun print or digital poster project. Students will create a wanted poster for one of the parts of the cardiovascular system. They will demonstrate their knowledge of what it is, where it is found in the human body, how it completes its job, and which parts of the body it works with. A graphic organizer is included to help students brainstorm before completing their project. A rubric is also included to assess their knowledge of the circulatory system. Lik
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4th - 6th
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MS-LS1-1
States of Matter Projects and Test
Students demonstrate their understanding of the 3 states of matter using one of the two projects or assessment included in this resource. Each project aligns with NGSS standard PS 5-1-1. One project gives students a choice in which of the 5 they would like to complete. A second project option has students answering review questions about solid, liquid, and gas substances before completing 3 hands on activities to show their level of understanding through CER ( claim, evidence, reasoning ) respon
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Also included in: States of Matter Unit with Worksheets, Activities, Experiments, Projects
Science Fair Project Organizational Tools
Science Fair time means lot of questions from parents and students! These tools I've created will help to put you, your students, and your parents at ease by showing how to organize a successful science fair project! You will be able to use these handouts year after year!!
You will get a four page handout to give your students/parents that gives detailed page by page directions on how to organize the project notebook. The project notebook explains how to set up the report which includes the
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3rd - 6th
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Moon Phases Lab and Project
Assess student knowledge of moon phases using these print and digital activities. Students will review what the moon is, how it looks, how it affects the earth, and the phases of the moon. A project is also included to personalize their learning to research the moon phase they were born under. Four activities are included to help assess student understanding. Like this activity? Check out the lunar phases unit to save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Review: What the moon is, how it formed,
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Plant and Animal Cells Activity
Review plant and animal cells, cell theory, and organelles using the review activity and projects. The flipbook will allow students to reinforce their ability to identify parts of the plant and animal cells, famous scientists, cell theory, and the parts of each cell type. There are also two projects included to further assess students' understanding. One will have students create a poster of either a plant or animal cell and identify different parts and functions. The second project will have st
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4th - 6th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Plant and Animal Cells Unit
CER Genetic Engineering Scientific Argument Set Debate Project 2-Pack Secondary
Engage your middle and high school students during units of study on genetics with our Genetic Engineering Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to explore topics like:CRISPR technologiesGenetically modified organisms - including humans!Using genetic engineering to bring back extinct organisms — sure to be a class favorite! Animal cloning ...and much more!Perfect as a way to explore the applications of genetics, our 2-pack provid
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7th - 12th
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MS-LS4-5
Hands-on Genetics Project to Study Inherited Traits, DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
This lesson is designed to be a hands-on, guided assessment project for middle school students who have completed a study of Mendelian genetics, with a focus on dominant and recessive traits, incomplete dominance, and co-dominance. This guided assessment also covers a basic understanding of meiosis, emphasizing the end-result of the process. The lesson is best taught after students have already covered the basics of DNA, cell anatomy and cell division, including meiosis. The objective of this as
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS3-2
Distance Learning: Waves in the Real World Presentations Project
The purpose of this project is to challenge students to make connections between longitudinal and transverse waves and their real-life applications. This project is a great extension after a unit on light vs. sound waves, wave characteristics, etc. that will get students building relevance and understanding on their content knowledge. They get to be the scientists, researchers, and hone in on an essential real-world skill: public speaking! This project challenges students to think outside the bo
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Chemical Change STEM Lab NGSS Middle School Experiment MS-PS1-2 MS-ETS1-1
This FUN and ENGAGING NGSS middle school STEM lab investigation challenges students to design their own experiment and gather evidence to prevent pennies from going through a chemical reaction and can be used to meet the Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectation MS-PS1-2. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. In this 2-3 day inquiry-based and engineering lesson, student
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4th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Complete Guide to Organizing or Running a School Science Fair
Simple and Easy step by step guide to planning an entire school Science Fair!!As a 5th grade Science teacher, I have been the one in charge of organizing and running the school’s Science Fair each year. When I first found out that I was the sole person in charge of making sure the Science Fair ran smoothly, I almost cried! I had no idea how to put something so big together! Just a few years later, I had it down to a “Science”.Here is a packet you can use to help you put together the Science Fair
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
A Long Walk to Water Project
The set of resources will engage students to think critically about their water consumption habits. Through investigation, data collection, analysis, and reflection, students will consider the importance of water and how their own water use may affect the environment. It is an active inquiry into the daily habits that they might take for granted but that can have a big impact on the environment. All the activities also develop skills aligned to Common Core State Standards, such as close reading,
My Mineral Research Project - Explore the world of Rocks and Minerals
Minerals are all around us. They are necessary for life, they are part of the walls in the school, they help heat our houses and provide us with clean drinking water. But what are they? Where do they come from? What do they really look like? How do we get them? What are they worth? This project leads students to investigate a mineral of their choice and create a presentation or poster about it. I have included a rubric for grading the work (20 points, 15, 10, and 5 points) to help students under
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7th - 12th
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CER Climate Change Scientific Argument Debate Project 2-Pack Middle School
Empower your students to explore the profound impacts of climate change in our world with our Climate Change Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This comprehensive resource meticulously is designed to support science and ELA educators in nurturing informed, engaged, and proactive contributors to a sustainable future.This 2-pack equips you with prompts to investigate, evaluate and debate claims about:How human activities have influenced climate changeDeforestation's contribution to c
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Human Body Systems Project- PROJECT OVERVIEW, RUBRIC, GRAPHIC ORGANIZER, ETC.
Full Body Systems Project From start to finish!This project is so much fun and lasts about a week to a week and a half. Instead of lecturing your students on all the systems in the human body, have them research and teach each other!This resource includes:A detailed project overviewA grading breakdown and grading rubricA worksheet to help them get started with their researchA graphic organizer chart for the students to use while they listen to each other's presentations. A timeline and learning
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7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Middle School Life Science- Populations, Communities, and Ecosystems
This lesson is compatible with the Middle School Next Generation Science Standards* MS-LS2-1, which states that students should, “[a]nalyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations or organisms in an ecosystem,” MS-LS2-2 which states that students should “[c]onstruct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems,” and MS-LS2-4 which states that students should “[c]onstruct an ar
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Middle School Life Science FULL YEAR BUNDLE!!!
Plastic Pollution CER Toolkit Debate Project 2-Pack Middle Earth Month PFAS
Join the fight against plastic pollution and ignite awareness in your middle school students with our Plastic Pollution Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack, perfectly aligned with Earth Day 2024's theme, Planet vs. Plastics!This comprehensive resource is designed to engage and empower students to better understand critical issues surrounding plastic pollution, including:The environmental impact of plastic bagsThe presence of PFAS 'forever plastics' in our worldThe Great Pacific Garb
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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