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General science 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
Evolution by Natural Selection PSA Themed project | student choice board
Evolution by Natural Selection Endangered Species Project is an activity where students get a chance to research critically endangered animals. Put on your detective hat and help to create a PSA to find these missing animals. This interactive project is perfect for hands-on learning. It is low-prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions and a student choice board. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Endangered Species Student Choice Board Project Rubric for the pres
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Synthetic Materials and the Natural Substances they are Made of.
This is a two-day activity where students begin by completing a matrix of 14 synthetic fabrics and materials that we use in our everyday lives. They research to find what each is made of and what the material is used for. Then on the second day they use the included chart to select one of the synthetic hydrocarbon molecules to build in 3-D. Following the included instructions they will build the model using tiny colored marshmallows and toothpicks to represent the bonds. Finally they glue ever
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-3
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
The Greenhouse Effect - Reading and Worksheet
This resource serves as an introduction or an engaging review of the greenhouse effect, both natural and human enhanced.The printable worksheet covers essential concepts related to the greenhouse effect and its significance. Students learn about how certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, maintaining a habitable climate. They discover major greenhouse gases like CO2, CH4, and water vapor, and their sources from human activities. Students explore the impact of human-induced greenhouse gas
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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
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
Natural Hazards NGSS Project
Aligned to NGSS. In this project, students work individually and with a partner to inform the public of the effects of natural hazards. Students research natural hazards based on their own questions and then partner up with another student of similar interests. Then they work to create warning posters of the dangers of a chosen natural hazard. Students incorporate data, predictions, geographic locations, and vocabulary into the posters and then present to their classmates in a type of rotational
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Evolution Research Report | Printable Evolution Project
Engage your students with this fun and comprehensive Evolution Research Report resource. It helps has make report writing easy! It contains Evolution questions, organizers, tools and forms to use for your students to create, develop, write, edit, illustrate, present, and assess your students’ Evolution Research ReportThis report (or performance task) is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but answer some higher level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Quest
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-1
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Evolution Report Printable and Google Slides Bundle
A STUDENT'S BOOKLET OF GALAXIES: W/ FREE ASTRONOMY BILINGUAL FLASH CARDS
This science independent research booklet can be used in lieu of an assessment, especially in times where students are learning remotely. It is packed with opportunities for research. It has exams, vocabulary enrichment, quotations from the Ancients & Modern Scientists, and a writing prompt. It has an art segment, as well. There are 8 pages of free printable astronomy cards that are bilingual/Spanish to distribute to your ESL students. If your school has an astronomy club, this is a good sup
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
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.*
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
THE WATER CYCLE: AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH BOOK GRS.4-8, MG
This is an independent internet research booklet. Students learn a good deal about the nature of water, states of matters, and its place in our world. It is a mixture of biology and chemistry knowledge. There are 2 quizzes with answer keys, one word jumble, one word search, several research and respond pages, as well as famous quotes by philosophers and scientists. There are interesting science tidbits included. Teachers: You can use this research booklet in lieu of a science assessment. Be sur
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Grades:
4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Genetics: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Trying to make sense of asexual and sexual reproduction? Cloning? Use text based passages with questions, graphic organizers, and matching activities to learn about the various types of asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. Includes writing prompt and RaCERS graphic organizer to scaffold thinking! For use with Microsoft and Google platforms (not affiliated). This product can be used for online learning and in-person. Digital and paper versions included. Answer keys/ rubric provided. Grea
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-2
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
COVID Vaccines Mini-Unit Lesson 3: mRNA Vaccines Research
*Please reach out if you have any trouble with any of the links or just need some help!*In this lesson, students learn how mRNA vaccines work, first by watching a video and taking collaborative notes on a JamBoard slide. Then they do follow-up research using a source of their choice. After students finish their research, you should invite each group to share out in whatever works best for your pacing and students' needs. Finally, for homework students interview someone else in their lives about
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
Also included in: COVID Vaccines Mini-Unit Lessons 1-4 (does not include project)
Ig Nobel Nature of Science Sub Assigment
Enhance your students' understanding of the fascinating and sometimes humorous aspects of science with our "Ig Nobel: Nature of Science Sub-Assignment." This engaging resource explores the Ig Nobel Prizes, a celebration of quirky and thought-provoking scientific achievements, while providing an update on the 2023 Ig Nobel Awards.Key highlights of the "Ig Nobel: Nature of Science Sub-Assignment" include:Exploration of Unconventional Science: Take your students on a journey through the world of un
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
MULTI-PAGE Introduction ELA-Development for Chemistry of Water in 3 VERSIONS!
The best way to build ELA surrounding water's key properties. This real-world based article introduces key terms for the chemistry of water: cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, polarity, and surface tension. Use the FREE Graphic Organizer to quickly assess mastery of the key terms in your unit. 3 VERSIONS INCLUDED! A 3-page document for mainstream/advanced students, an ESOL/SPED version with key terms and definitions formatted to focus struggling readers, and a Basic version for low-level read
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Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in: Chemistry of Water and Chemical Reactions in Organism Unit
MS ETS1.A-Renewable Energy
Students gain an understanding of alternative sources of energy and they learn how to delineate criteria and constraints in engineering problems.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: Introductory ELA-Development for Chemistry of Water
The best way to build ELA surrounding water's key properties! Use this graphic organizer alone or alongside the ELA-Development Chemistry of Water Article with 3 VERSIONS. The real-world based article introduces key terms for the chemistry of water: cohesion, adhesion, capillary action, polarity, and surface tension. Use this FREE Graphic Organizer to quickly assess mastery of the key terms in your unit. An optional student-centered application project is also provided in this FREE resource that
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Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in: Chemistry of Water and Chemical Reactions in Organism Unit
Weather Research Project Outline
This product is an outline for students to use to research different weather patterns, types, and tools. The website associated with it is on the bottom of the worksheet. https://scied.ucar.edu/webweather <---- This is that website. This resource allows for multiple interpretations and is intended to be a research outline for a PowerPoint Presentation.
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
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