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Science Common Core RI.7.1 research
Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Science Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about all things science from life science to physical science to earth science by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 109 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 545 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can r
Coral Reef Biome WebQuest-Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The coral reef is one of the major marine biomes. Although it is a relatively small biome, around 25% of the known marine species live in coral reefs. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format did not support them. Sup
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5th - 8th
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Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Physical Science Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about all things physical science by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 34 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 170 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions after readin
High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn fascinating and random science facts about every month of the year by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. These high-interest passages are engaging, surprising, and fact-filled passages about real science topics! This bundle includes one passage set for each month of the year (11 total because June and July are combined).
Life Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Life Science Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about all things life science by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 41 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 205 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions after reading. This
Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Earth Science Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about all things earth science by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 41 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 205 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions after reading. Thi
Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Non-Fiction Reading Passages
This engaging resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.Animals included:polar bearssea turtlesMonarch butterfliesc
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: 5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
Climate Change Animal Migration Nonfiction, Vocab, Analysis for Science or ELA
Students are often naturally interested in climate change and animals, so this resource brings the two together!This can successfully be used in an ELA or science classroom. All materials are competely editable in Google Slides form, and you can mix and match which activities best suit your students. This is easily a multi-day resource depending on the length of your classes and includes an early-finisher/extension project.This resource provides the following learning opportunities:Two different
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Bones and The Human Skeleton- WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
All the bones in the human body together are called the skeletal system. The skeletal system provides strength and rigidity to our body so we don't just flop around like jellyfish . Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of the bones in the human skeleton. I've included 2 writing assignments and a word find for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made t
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Constellations: Internet Research
While you are studying stars and/or space, assign students to learn more about one of the 88 constellations. This file contains a worksheet to guide students through their research, websites where they can find the information, and a sample completed project that students can create from the information that they gathered. (Updated February 2021)Keywords: Science, astronomy, stars, galaxies, zodiac, curriculum, computer, integration, worksheet
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5th - 8th
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Groundhog Day Animal Research Activity
Upper Elementary 2-sided guided note worksheet that students can use while researching groundhogs on/around groundhogs day. Aligned to upper elementary science curriculum.
Students will look at the following things about groundhogs!
-scientific classifications
-physical appearances
-diet
-geographic locations (coloring map and writing)
-habitat name/fact
-biome name/facts
-structural adaptations (3 adaptations/reasons why adaptations support survival)
-physical adaptations (3 adaptations/reaso
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4th - 9th
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Temperate Forest - WebQuest
All forests have lots of trees, but there are different types of forests. They are often described as different biomes. Your students will read for information and learn about the temperate forest and all of the fascinating animals that call this biome home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from E
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
Dangerous Weather -Webquest
Some weather can be dangerous. Your students will read for information and learn about weather situations that can cause damage and even hurt people.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key can be found in the pdf version. ********************************************************************Although I fr
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4th - 8th
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Disease Detectives Webquest
Lesson plans for a 3(-4, with options) day investigation of the way scientists discovered germ theory and learned to control some of the worst epidemic diseases. The lesson plan for day 1 introduces epidemic diseases and research with 2 short videos on smallpox and the transmission of cholera and a reading selection on the conquest of yellow fever.Day 2-3: instructions for a webquest: small groups of students each investigate and make a presentation on a specific scientist (starting with two sug
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7th - 10th
Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Articles in Black and White
This printer-friendly, black-and-white resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.Animals included:polar bearssea tu
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
Digital Bundle: Article of the Week
This product includes both a printable and online version of an Article of the Week activity. This activity was designed to encourage students to become worldly knowledgeable, research unknown topics, and introduce students to different and new ways of thinking. This assignment is designed to encourage students to ask questions, seek understanding, and analyze information in an article.Online Version- Includes for teachers and students:links to editable assignment both Google Form and Microsoft
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6th - 10th
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Tundra - WebQuest
The tundra biome is a cold and treeless plain where harsh conditions make it hard for plants and animals alike to survive. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome that covers about 20% of the Earth’s land surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
Wind Energy WebQuest:
Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about wind energy and its importance to our future. The answer key is included.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for extra credit or for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Eas
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Renewable Resources - Bundle Of Webquests
Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This graphic organizer is perfect for students who are ELL or in SPED. It provides students with descriptions of the CER strategy and sentence starters. Add your own question and have the students use the graphic organizer to help them organize their answer. As the students complete each part of the CER strategy, they can click on the box to show that they have finished each letter of CER.
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
Coral Reefs Reading Passages and More!
This engaging resource contains four informational reading passages about coral along with follow-up questions. What is Coral?Why Are Corals Reefs Important Ecosystems?Human Impact on Coral ReefsCoral FarmingThe passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.There is also a Standards and Suggestions page, task cards with pictures of 18 different corals with a report writing organizer, 10 educat
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
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Also included in: 5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
Cloning Article Assignment
Use this google doc to guide students to research the concept of cloning. Allow them to find a news article and use the worksheet to guide their comprehension of it. They can identify the major features of the article and learn how cloning is seen in our world, today.
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
ANIMAL KINGDOM - Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore - Distance Learning Activiies
With this informational reading, quiz, and activities, students review and reinforce their understanding of the three types of eating habits. Very popular - a simple two page explanatory essay matrix that has students choosing and imagining being an animal from each of the three groups is included. This works similar to PBL. Kids have fun out-grossing each other in their writing. Aligns with Common Core State Standards ELA 6,7,8 Writing 2 and 4.Also included -- A one page reading about the thr
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5th - 9th
Book Report Project: Science
Are you looking for a different way to do a 'book report' on a science book? This EASY TO USE format could be used for ELA classes or science classes in middle school, high school, or upper elementary. This is a book project with choices: a commercial, poster, children's book, etc. It also has scaffolded checkpoints for students and a scoring guide. **All pictures, graphics, and artwork in our lessons are either purchased legally for use or are created by Science in the City**Terms of Use:- T
Taiga Forest - Webquest
The Taiga is one of the three main forest biomes. Your students will read for information and learn about the largest of all land biomes and the animals and plants that call it home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format d
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
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