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8th grade science projects on sale
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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3rd - 12th
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HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Cell - 3D Models Plant Cell and Animal Cell
The Cell 3D Model Bundle includes the following cells: • Animal Cell 3D Model• Plant Cell 3D ModelThe Nitty Gritty Science Cell Model Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS: MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the functionModeling can begin in the earliest grades, with students’ models progressing from concrete “pi
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5th - 10th
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End of the Year Science ABC Book Project
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level science topics and concepts, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year science project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Science ABC Book Proj
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1st - 12th
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Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!I've redesigned and cleaned up all of my 50 stem labs in this new version. What's new? They're cleaner looking and a bit prettier. Along with new cover graphics, they also have new category tags that allow you to cross-reference them with other labs, so you can work with similar materials or themes. These indexes and alphabetical listings are a huge bonus! This is the kind of thing you'll want to print, hole-punch, an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Anatomy 3D Model Bundle - Senses: Ear, Eye, and Skin
The Anatomy 3D Model Bundle includes the following sense organs:
• Eye Anatomy 3D Model
• Ear Anatomy 3D Model
• Skin Anatomy 3D Model
The Nitty Gritty Science Anatomy Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:
• 4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in dif
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4th - 10th
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Weather & Climate Cartoon Project- Earth Science Middle School Dollar Deal
This product includes one project with directions and a rubric on students creating a cartoon to demonstrate their understanding on the unit meteorology and atmosphere. This product is not editable, except the template for students to create their cartoon on Microsoft word or PowerPoint. This product is part of my Weather and Climate Unit Bundle!Weather and Climate Unit Bundle includes:Table of ContentsStudent Score SheetWarm ups/BellringersLesson- The Water CycleLesson- Earth's Atmospheric Laye
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4th - 10th
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Eye Anatomy Model - 3D
Anatomy of the Eye Model
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Anatomy of the Eye Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:
• 4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different type
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Anatomy 3D Model Bundle - Senses: Ear, Eye, and Skin
The Ecology of Avatar Choice Board Project (Paper & Digital)
UPDATED! This product now comes with a completely digital and highly interactive lesson or an updated print and go version. The project has been differentiated to allow you to assign points to your liking. The project has also been tweaked so that students DO NOT have to watch the movie to complete the project. Take the stress out of the end of the year with this fun culminating Ecology project. This project is great for students no matter their learning level (from self-contained to AP Environm
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7th - 12th
Weather & Climate Creative Writing Cartoon Project Earth Science Unit
This creative writing cartoon Weather and Climate unit project will get students reviewing or exploring about the water cycle, Earth's atmospheric layers, global and local winds air masses, fronts and more in this ready-to-print-and-go Earth Science Unit Activity! This product is included in my Meteorology and Atmosphere Unit Bundle!Use this 2-3 day Earth Science activity can be used as an introductory or exploratory project, review assignment or keep as an emergency sub plan! It comes with writ
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4th - 10th
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Microbe Bundle - 3D Models
The Microbe 3D Model Bundle includes the following cells:
• Bacteria 3D Model
• Virus (Bacteriophage) 3D Model
The Nitty Gritty Science Microbe Model Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS:
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function
MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about technologies that have
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6th - 10th
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Create a Reptile/Amphibian
I use this activity as an introduction activity for our Reptile chapter in my high school Zoology Class. We are are one-year general level science elective, with a mixture of students from all sorts of backgrounds. I like this activity because it allows the students to bring their background knowledge to the activity, and combine it with a creative flair. Plus, it gets my students working together in small groups. The activity itself can be made as simple or complex as needed, so is probably ver
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7th - 12th
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Skin Anatomy Model - 3D
Anatomy of the Skin Model
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Anatomy of the Skin Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:
• 4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different t
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Anatomy 3D Model Bundle - Senses: Ear, Eye, and Skin
Ear Anatomy Model - 3D
Anatomy of the Ear Model
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Anatomy of the Ear Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:
• 4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different types
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Anatomy 3D Model Bundle - Senses: Ear, Eye, and Skin
Phases of Matter Comic Project | Physical Science Unit
This Matter Unit comic strip project focuses on the states and phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas, plasma, melting freezing, condensation, evaporation, deposition). This Physical Science activity comes complete with clearly written directions, a self-evaluating rubric, and a template to scaffold completion of all criteria. This product is part of my Matter and Chemistry Complete Unit Bundle. Check out all the products in my Matter and Chemistry Unit Bundle:Pre-Assessment/Warm-upProperties of M
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4th - 10th
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50 STEAM Labs - science technology engineering art math thematic projects
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!My 50 STEM Labs Series is all about increasing the level of fun while teaching engineering. In this new book, I created a set of STEAM thematic units. Each unit is a single page with a set of suggested interrelated activities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Unlike other series and authors who slap together an arts and crafts activity and call it STEM/STEAM, this one actually has suggestions for ho
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3rd - 12th
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Cell Model - Plant Cell 3D
Cell Model – Plant Cell
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Plant Cell Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS:
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole a
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Cell - 3D Models Plant Cell and Animal Cell
Famous Scientist Wanted Research End of the School Year Project
Get your science students creating their own Famous Scientist "Wanted" poster with this ready-to-print-and-go exploratory assignment! This science project is great to use any time during the school year, especially as a end of the school year activity!This week long project provides two options for students to express their understanding besides a poster: create a slide presentation or make a model of what the scientists are known for. Challenge your students to recognize the connection between
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4th - 12th
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Create a Mammal
I use this activity as an introduction activity for our Mammal Chapter in my high school Zoology Class. We are are one-year general level science elective, with a mixture of students from all sorts of backgrounds. I like this activity because it allows the students to bring their background knowledge to the activity, and combine it with a creative flair. Plus, it gets my students working together in small groups. The activity itself can be made as simple or complex as needed, so is probably vers
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5th - 12th
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Chemical Reactions Project | Physical Science Unit
This Physical Science project will get students to create a menu made by chemical reactions. Students must identify the heat source (microwave, stove, oven, barbeque, brick oven, etc.) used to make the menu item served in their fictional/factual restaurant. This week long matter project includes a clear set of criteria with detailed directions and instructions, a two-page template with starter sentences to scaffold student success and a student-friendly rubric. Check out students examples here!
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4th - 10th
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BIOMES - 3D Models Bundle
The Biome 3D Model Bundle includes the following biomes: TERRESTRIAL BIOMES• Rainforest• Desert• Deciduous Forest• Taiga• Tundra• SavannahAQUATIC BIOMES• River • Lake• Wetlands• OceanThe Nitty Gritty Science Biome Model Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process. It also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS: 5 – LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.MS-LS2-3. Develop a mo
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3rd - 8th
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Bacteria and Viruses Digital Project | Cell Unit Biology Life Science Notebook
This Biology Cell Unit Bacteria and Viruses Digital Project will challenge your students to create their own "wanted" digital poster from a list of twenty-seven, different pathogens. This product will encourage your students to review the following topics: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells, Property of their pathogen, the scientific research process, and much more!This product includes the following:Directions (slide 1)Rubric (slide 2)Student template (slide 3 and 4)Editable student template (5 a
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Plant & Animal Cells Biology Science Notebook Curriculum Digital Bundle
Cell Model - Animal Cell 3D
Cell Model – Animal Cell
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Animal Cell Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS:
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: Cell - 3D Models Plant Cell and Animal Cell
50 Olympics STEM Labs - Competitive STEM/STEAM Events Winter and Summer
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!Just in time for the Olympics, get these BRAND NEW PROJECTS! Then bust this set out again for the Summer Olympics in 2 years! Do a whole unit on physical science and hand out medals in your class! Or you can have your kids compete at home. Nearly all of these are not available in any other collection.***You get 30 Summer Olympic Events, including:archerybasketballboxingcanoeingcyclingdiscusdivingequestrianfencingfield
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Bacteria Model - 3D
Cell Model – Bacteria Cell
Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Not only does the Nitty Gritty Science Bacteria Cell Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: Microbe Bundle - 3D Models
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