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Common Core RST.6-8.10 research $5-10
Animal Research Unit - Project Based Learning
In this project-based learning unit, kids focus on animal adaptations and their habitats. Animal RAFT Research Unit is a two-week Language Arts-Science animal research unit that allows students the opportunity to use their research by applying it to one of five different RAFT choices. RAFT is an acronym for Role Audience Format Topic. Students choose a role they want to assume and, based on that role, are given a format and topic for a specific audience. RAFTs are great ways to embed different
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Independent Study Research Project
We all know there isn't always enough time to answer every student's burning questions in class. That's where the Independent Study Project comes to the rescue!An Independent Study Project is an excellent way to engage all of your students in your content. This project is completed individually, mostly outside of class time, and—best of all—focuses on a topic of interest to the student! The Independent Study Project is typically used in GATE classrooms, but because of its open nature, it is comp
Endangered Animals Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension and Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered animal species:African ElephantCalifornia CondorPolar BearRusty Patched BumblebeeSea TurtleThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS
Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension & Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:Burmese PythonCane ToadEmerald Ash BorerLionfishZebra MusselThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and
Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
North Carolina became a state in 1789 and it has been a central location for independence and flight as the Wright Brothers manned the first airplane flight here. It also shares the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Tennessee, which is the most visited national park in the US. This bundle includes two activities about the Smokies, plus a research project about the state of North Carolina. Check out the activity summaries below and you can also see the product previews by clickin
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Basil Herbs Unit Study | Research-based Fun Worksheets and Engaging Activities
Learn all about Basil herb through this Basil Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how basil grows, how to care for basil plants, and about its physical characteristics through engaging worksheets. Learn a few basil recipes (like basil pesto), basil uses, and the benefits of using cilantro leaves through fun hands-on activities.Hey Teachers and Homeschool Parents!Do your children love growing herbs? Help them learn richly and deeply about basil using this research unit.They will be learning
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Building an Energy Efficient Home Project - Google Doc link included!
Model building is a key science skill, but can be a challenge to see through in the classroom! Provide an opportunity for your students to work through the engineering design process, complete research, communicate their findings and build a model with this project about energy efficiency and using renewable resources! Hands-on science can be challenging, but make it easy with this all inclusive project. Included: teacher plans with pacing, student worksheets for research - planning - supply
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Mint Herb Unit Study for Homeschool Highschool Research Notebook UPDATED
Learn all about mint herb through this Mint Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how mint grows, how to care for mint plants and about its physical characteristics. Learn a few mint recipes, how to use mint as a medicine and cosmetic, its essential oil and benefits of using mint leaves.You will be learning more about the following topics:Etymology and ClassificationPlant Anatomy – Leaves, Stem, Root, Flowers, Fruits, SeedsGrowing Mint– Climate, Soil Properties, Water Requirement, Nutrient Re
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Ecosystem Populations
Do you want to teach your middle school students about Ecosystem Populations? These middle school science lesson plans were made for the MS-LS2-4 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. Lesson 1: Wetlands: Biological and Physical ComponentsLesson 2: Beavers' role in the WetlandsLesson 3: Invasive Species in the WetlandsLesson 4: Changes in the Physical Components in WetlandsLesson 5: Using Other Sources to Obtain EvidenceLesson 6: Writing a Claim*Having access to YouTube w
Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts and Activities in Black and White
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:Burmese PythonCane ToadEmerald Ash BorerLionfishZebra MusselThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Color⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist⭐ Back
Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Animal Research & RAFT Project-based Unit - Animal Readers' Theatre Bundle
Animal RAFT- a Project-based Research Unit and Animals to the Rescue- a Readers’ Theatre Play About Survival & Smart Choices are now bundled! This natural pairing of resources has students first researching and presenting animals through different RAFT choices in an end-of-unit Museum Walk. Added to that, they have the opportunity for some extended learning through a fun Readers’ Theatre play about a group of students who wander away from the rest of their group and become lost in the woods
Grades:
4th - 7th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Pumpkin Research Project | Unit Study
The Pumpkin Research Project would be an amazing addition to your homeschool or classroom this autumn season as a fun but informative fall-themed or Halloween Unit Study. Going beyond the pumpkin life cycle and pumpkin craft, through this pumpkin research project, your child/student can learn about how pumpkins grow, more about the pumpkin plant, its edible parts, pumpkin health benefits and so much more while conducting interdisciplinary independent internet-based research (Basically, they'll b
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
Cilantro Herbs Research Unit Study Worksheets and Activities
Learn all about cilantro herb through this Cilantro Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how cilantro grows, how to care for cilantro plants, and about its physical characteristics. Learn a few cilantro recipes, how to use cilantro as a medicine and cosmetic, and the benefits of using cilantro leaves.You will be learning more about the following topics:Etymology and ClassificationPlant Anatomy – Leaves, Stem, Root, Flowers, Fruits, SeedsGrowing Cilantro– Climate, Soil Properties, Water Requi
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Rosemary Herbs Unit Study | Research-based Fun Worksheets | Engaging Activities
"What rosemary good for?"- this question by my 2-year-old niece who learning names of herbs got me thinking and helped me create this Rosemary Unit Study. Through this research project, your child/student can learn about rosemary growing and plant care, rosemary uses and benefits, rosemary essential oil benefits, rosemary recipes and so much more while conducting interdisciplinary independent internet-based research (Basically, they'll be searching for information on the internet using research
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
COVID Vaccines Mini-Unit Lessons 1-4 (does not include project)
Lesson 1: How the immune system worksLesson 2: Vaccines simulation Lesson 3: mRNA Vaccines researchLesson 4: COVID Vaccines Fact or Cap (fact or myth)Please refer to each resource's page for important prep notes & resources, such as links to JamBoard, Google Form, and other templates, etc.Project instructions coming soon as an individual lesson and a larger bundle!*Please reach out if you need any help with the templates & links.*
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
"Will the Carrot or the BioBag Decompose First, and Why?"
This is a fun experiment and research project is geared toward helping middle school students learn:that all things come from natural resourcesabout decompositionabout how matter recycles through the earthabout food webs in general and soil has its own food webhow to conduct an experimenthow to conduct research to understand the outcome of an experimentthat research is part of conducting an experimentNGSS Standards Covered: MS-ESS3-3; MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7; MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4Included in this lesso
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Space Research Video Project - Google Doc link included!
This project can be done during in classroom learning OR distance learning! Turn a research project into a video instead of embarking on a research paper. You will be allowing for creativity, inquiry, use of technology and communication. This is one of my students' favorite projects we do all year in Earth Science. Included: - detailed lesson description with timing- Google Document links for distance learning format- printable PDF student worksheets - link to example project for you to show y
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Video Research Projects for Science - Google Doc link included!
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