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English language arts Common Core RST.6-8.4 research
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
Informational Text Bundle with STEM activities
Informational Text BundleWhat's Inside the Bundle:1. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics2. Biodiversity3. Space Exploration4. Microplastics5. Climate Change6. Renewable Energy7. Genetic EngineeringKey Features:- Comprehensive Content: Each text is packed with factual information and engaging narratives that make complex topics accessible and enjoyable.- STEM Integration: Designed to complement STEM curricula, these texts offer practical applications and problem-solving scenarios that encourage
Food Culture and Cultural Geography - Sorting Mats & Activities!
Explore the rich tapestry of global food culture and cultural geography with "Food Culture and Cultural Geography," a captivating unit study designed to foster hands-on learning and deepen students' understanding of diverse cultures around the world. Perfect for diverse learners, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of activities tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Key Features:Sorting mats provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages and a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Wings of Fire Book 1 Novel Study and Food Geography Bundle
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Branches of Science Research and Presentation Activity
Science is divided into many different types or 'branches' such as astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry etc. Students will research branches of science. Then, tey will choose a particular sub-branch of science (for example, a sub-branch of the branch of biology would be marine biology) and they will research information about it by answering questions.Then, they will do a short presentation for the class about the sub-branch that they chose. They will also bring in a model and/or representatio
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants 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:Japanese HoneysuckleKudzuNorway MaplePurple LoosestrifeWater HyacinthThere 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⭐ Invasive Animal Specie
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
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
All About Butterflies- Insect Unit Study for Homeschool- UPDATED!!
Learn all about butterflies through this research-based unit study Butterfly Insect Research Notebook (Check out the video preview to see all 215 pages). It has 400+ research questions, 5 hands-on experiments and art activities and 8 writing activities for recording. Engage in independent, interdisciplinary internet-based research to find out about their families, life cycle, camouflage, nutritional requirement, how they help in pollination and so much more!!What will you be researching on in t
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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
Sample template report that EXPLAINS how to DO the science fair report!
I call this an "inception lesson." The document itself explains how to write the report, format the report in word or GoogleDocs, and shows students exactly what it should look like!Share with students and they can edit the original document directly for their own report. It's *almost* foolproof!Please share only with your class: encourage team teachers to buy their own copy.
Five-Paragraph Expository Research Essay
MEETS COMMON CORE STANDARDS as follows: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: Writing ELA-Literacy W.6-8.2, 4 through 10 SCIENCE: Writing. ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2 through 10Resources:1. Thesis & Outline PowerPoint2. Student Handout for Thesis & Outline PowerPoint (printable)3. Parallel Thesis Worksheet (printable)4. Mammal Research Essay Assignment (printable)5. Research Analysis (printable)6. Step-by-Step Rough Draft Instructions (printable)7. Research Paper Rubric (printable)**Best if used wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Endangered Plants Nonfiction Text for Reading Comprehension and Activity
This resource contains five non-fiction text about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:Georgia AsterGolden Barrel CactusGreen Pitcher PlantRafflesiaVenus Fly TrapThere 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-LS2-4 a
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
Endangered Animals Nonfiction Text for Reading Comprehension and Activity
This middle school science resource contains five non-fiction about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant 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 Plant
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
Properties of Minerals - Nutrition and Chemistry
Unlock the secrets of nutrition and chemistry with our Properties of Minerals activity pack! Delve into the fascinating world of essential minerals while mastering the intricacies of the periodic table of elements.Designed to complement our popular mineral cheat sheets science posters, this comprehensive research activity pack is perfect for engaging students in hands-on learning. With detailed research questions and prompts, students will explore the properties and functions of essential minera
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Mineral Nutrition
Human Impact on Food Webs (Differentiated Literacy Investigation)
This is an excellent literacy-based resource that teaches students investigation and critical thinking techniques. It provides students with articles to choose from that outline the impact of humans on a range of ecosystems, and therefore the food webs and food chains within them. They then read the article, think critically, and then answer some questions (ranging from low to high level thinking). This task is differentiated and allows students to choose their own literacy difficulty level and
30 Days of Class Starters/Bellwork and Activities
This download contains editable daily starters/bellwork for 30 days of science class. Included in this slideshow are science basics, science content, some genetics and research questions meeting science, reading, writing, and data analysis standards.
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants 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:Japanese HoneysuckleKudzuNorway MaplePurple LoosestrifeWater HyacinthThere 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⭐ Invasive Species - Ani
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
Endangered Plants Non-Fiction Texts for Reading Comprehension and Activity
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:Georgia AsterGolden Barrel CactusGreen Pitcher PlantRafflesiaVenus Fly TrapThere 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-LS2-4
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
Curiouser and Curiouser: Challenging Student Thinking to Build Engagement
This no prep activity includes a presentation, two videos for analysis, two student note-catchers, and one interesting article that will have your students thinking about a topic under their radar, challenging them and engaging them like never before. This will be a favorite activity for both you and students and have students doing something we rarely see: researching outside our classrooms!
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Soil Properties Independent Research with ELA-Development
Use this packet to see students work cooperatively to research and analyze soil properties while gaining skills for standardized tests (fingering, justifying, etc.) . A reliable independent assignment with student instructions!!!Form teams of 4 students which each taking 1 section of the text. Students can skim through to assure an appropriate reading level (Section A & D are the shortest with C meant for advanced readers).Instruct students to follow the instructions on the first page and re
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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