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8th grade science research for Easel
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Pet Rock Research Project
Rock research with a fun twist! Your students will "adopt" a new pet, a rock! As any good pet owner would, your students will be tasked with learning everything they can about their new friend! Worksheets are included that will help guide students' research. For the final product, students are asked to create a poster, paper OR digital, to showcase their new pet rock! At the end of the project, have a pet show-and-tell and let your students teach their classmates all about their pet rocks!Rubric
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Project Bundle
Invasive Species Ecosystems Project
Introduce ecosystems, or wrap up a unit with this fun project based learning activity! This assessment ties together several ecology topics such as:resource availabilityinteractions of organismscycling of matter and energycompetitionpopulations are affected by various physical and biological components of ecosystems. Students will investigate how an invasive species of their choice has impacted its non-native ecosystem as well as describing planned solutions for maintaining biodiversity. After s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Fossil Record Research Project and CER for Middle School Life Science - MS-LS4-1
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your middle school students about the fossil record? Let them solve a mystery! In this fossil record research project, your students will learn about fossilized whale remains discovered in a Chilean desert. Then they will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why marine fossils are sometimes found in the desert.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Emergency Sub Plans: Cancer Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This cancer webquest is the perfect activity for a curious group of students. Cancer has affected almost everyone in some way, so this lesson will be sure to engage students and connect to their real lives. This student centered activity will give a perfect overview of all the basics of this genetic disorder and open up interesting conversati
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Ecosystems and Resource Availability: Next Generation Science MS-LS2-1
This product addresses concepts related to Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organism and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Included are content sheets/poster, along with half-sheet versions for students' interactive science notebooks, a quiz with answer key, a research project on ecosystems, and 8 tasks related to resource availability and animal populations.TpT Digital Activities
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Life Science Bundle: Next Generation Science MS-LS2: All 5 Standards
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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Grades:
4th - 12th
CCSS:
Evolution and Natural Selection Antibiotic Resistance Claim Evidence Reasoning
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your students about evolution and natural selection? Make real-world connections, and learn about the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria! In this research project, your students will learn about selection pressures and the dangers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why medical professionals are concerned about the rise of superbugs.The lesson meets scie
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
How Synthetic Materials Impact Society Activity Research Project MS-PS1-3
This is a FUN way to learn how synthetic materials impact society - a materials of the future RESEARCH PROJECT! Introduce students to materials science as they research a synthetic material that will change the future and create a presentation to demonstrate what they've learned.Includes digital Google Slides option!⭐This resource is offered at a discount in our COMPLETE UNIT for this topic! Includes everything you need to TEACH and ASSESS Natural vs. Synthetic Materials!⭐This activity includes
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-3
Womens History Month 10 Women in STEM Biography Research Activity Cubes Project
Students will celebrate and learn about 10 of the most accomplished Women in STEM with this creative Biography Research Activity Cube! Give to your students for homework, or to complete as a Women's History Month research project. This is a perfect activity for early finishers or to expand on your students' historical and scientific knowledge. Students can choose, decorate and complete six side templates to create their own unique cube combination with 10 women and 8 research activities to choos
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1st - 12th
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Famous African American Inventors Flipbook Black History Month Project
Do you need a biography project about famous Black inventors and scientists? This makes a great Black History Month project. Students will research famous African American inventors with this flipbook project! You can use this as a STEM project!This scaffolded flip book is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research inventors like Sarah Boone, Garrett Morgan, Alexander Miles, Lewis Latimer, George Washington Carver, and more with this fun and engaging projec
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-3
Ecosystem Dynamics: Changes in Wildlife Populations - NGS - MS-LS2-4
This product addresses concepts related to Ecosystems - Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.Included are 7 posters, along with a bulletin board heading, on 7 causes for the decline in wildlife populations in ecosystems. There are two graphing assignments based on data. There are 2-3 assignments asking students to write a scientific argument (as per the sta
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Life Science Bundle: Next Generation Science MS-LS2: All 5 Standards
Science in the News - Research and Write - Middle School Writing Task
About this resource:Students will use the Science News for Students website to choose an article of their choice. Website and QR code are provided. Teacher can also print out pre-selected articles for students to choose from. This resource is perfect for distance learning. It may be printed or used as an online assignment with Google Slides™. View the Preview Video to see details of the full digital project.What's included?graphic organizer for research portiontwo-paragraph summary templatesente
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Robot Research: Introduction to Robotics (online distance learning)
Video Overview --> HEREPLEASE NOTE: You will need access to YouTube at your school in order to use this resource in the classroom!This student activity is a fun introduction to robotics in the classroom, and can be used with various robotics units, including the 5th grade "Robotics and Automation" module. Please note: this activity does not take the place of any PLTW curriculum and should not be used in place of the PLTW curriculum.This activity works best if students have the following:Inter
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Famous Volcanoes
In this web research activity, students will research 14 volcanoes via the internet. All of these volcanoes are famous for either their size of eruption or the continuous eruptions that they have. They are famous for causing large tsunamis, huge pyroclastic flows, and lahars, as well as some that might not be so dangerous but have flowed continuously for many years. Students will enhance their geography knowledge by plotting the volcano's location on a plate tectonic map. They will find out
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Pollinator Bees and Ecology Research and CER Essay Writing Project for MS-LS2-4
Are you looking to help your students understand the important role of bees in ecosystems worldwide? Grab this pollinator research project, and inspire your students to “save the bees!” and advocate for pollinator-friendly environmental policies. Students will gather information from the text and video sources. Then they will craft an expository essay using the CER format. The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards, including NGSS MS-LS2-4. Students begin by gathering evidence from
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
3D Printing Research Project for Middle School STEM and Sub Plans
Are you a STEM teacher starting a unit on 3D printing? Are your students curious about this rapidly growing and evolving technology? Introduce your students to the basics of 3D printing and its future uses and impacts with this low-prep research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students
Grades:
6th - 9th
Endangered Animals Research and Advocacy Brochure Project
Students engage in research about a threatened or endangered animal of their choice. Included are a research outline, online resource list, online brochure template ( via Google Slides), grading rubric, and teacher notes. Students will not only learn about their animal, but become an advocate for their animal and use the brochure to persuasively write about how their animal can be helped.I use this project as a culminating activity for our ecosystems unit. Students have knowledge of food chains
Mars Planet Settlement Project
Print and digital options available! Students will research, design and construct a settlement for Mars that includes designing a 2D spacecraft, choosing the colonists, and building a 3D model of their colony.The package includes:1. Unit title page2. Two pages of teacher notes3. Student title page4. Earth and Mars comparison worksheet5. Writing page for information gathered during research6. Myths, Martians and misconceptions surrounding Mars worksheet7. Research what has been accomplished so f
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Project Bundle
Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity: Human Body Facts - 50 Questions
Students will improve their internet research skills by responding to enticing questions in this inquiry-based learning resource. This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest resource explores the human body, a single structure comprising billions of cells. Have them research a series of questions and true or false statements! It covers various topics such as organs, cell theory, and systems. According to Education World, ''Internet scavenger hunts are a way for students to practice problem-solving, im
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
Invasive Species Research and Graphing - Ecosystems - Food Webs - Interactions
This product features a in-depth look at an invasive species, the sea lamprey, and its effects on the Great Lakes ecosystem. Students research the invasive species, as well as a native species, use provided population data to create a line graph, and then analyze the graph to consider the effects of the species on the ecosystem.Links to a website and a video will assist students during their research. Also included is a teacher key.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-2
Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity │ 50 Fact-Checking Animal Questions
This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest activity on fascinating animal facts is valuable for educators looking to enhance their science lesson plans, teach fact-checking, encourage critical thinking, or keep students busy :). These prompts provide a series of thought-provoking questions about animals that will challenge students to research and learn about the fascinating world of wildlife. WHAT WILL YOUR STUDENTS LEARN?With various topics covered, from the characteristics of different species to
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
Civil Engineering: Build A Bridge for Your Hometown!
Students have a blast designing and building a bridge model in the classroom out of materials they choose. This project is a multi step, multi-day mini unit that concentrates on two aspects of science; the process and principles of engineering as well as supporting core scientific content of forces, weight and gravity! The project is designed for students to research, design, build and modify a bridge capable of holding 5 pounds of weight for at least thirty seconds. This lesson is closely tie
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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