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Winter balanced literacy Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources
Winter Solstice Activity Worksheets for the First Day of Winter
Looking for an informative, no prep activity to teach your students about the winter solstice? This print AND digital lesson includes 3 worksheets teaching students about the winter solstice. Comprehension science worksheets assess understanding of the December 21 solstice in the northern and southern hemispheres. This winter activity gives student-friendly information about what a solstice is and how it differs in the northern and southern hemispheres. Also included is an engaging activity for
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
Snow Winter Weather Activity
Students and teachers love snow days, but do your students understand what snow is, how it forms, and what snowflakes look like? This lesson is perfect before holiday breaks, as science sub plans, or to complement a weather unit to teach students to use specific digital links to research and learn about the winter weather and snow. In addition, they will learn about 8 different types of snowflakes and how they form, different types of winter storms, and how to stay safe in the snow. Like this ac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Experiments
December Activities for Science
Incorporate the winter holidays into your December science units using these 5 engaging PRINT and DIGITAL science activities. Students will learn about peppermint, gumdrops, reindeer, famous scientist Ada Lovelace, and the winter solstice by reading articles and completing STEM challenges. These December activities work great as sub plans, to tie Christmas to science, or as a fun way to incorporate science before the holiday recess. Students will learn about:What a peppermint isHow a gumdrop was
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4th - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Winter Science Experiments
Integrate the winter season into your science curriculum as your students test three real-life problems. Students will use materials to test which substance melts ice the fastest, which substance dissolves peppermint the fastest, and which temperature is best for hot cocoa. These cold weather inspired activities will engage and motivate your students all winter long or before and after holiday breaks or snow days! Like this resource? Check out this lesson on mittens and gloves. Students will: te
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Experiments
The Seasons and What Causes Them - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
The Seasons and What Causes Them - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is a season?- Why do seasons occur? - What DOES NOT cre
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Space Digital Science Reading Article Bundle - Grade 5-7
Winter Activities and Experiments
Integrate the winter weather into your classroom this holiday season with these engaging activities and experiments that will have students research snow, solve real-life problems, and design and create prototypes. This bundle of lessons can be used as sub plans, in small group stations, or as whole class projects. This winter activities and experiments bundle includes: Winter Weather: Snow WebQuest Mittens vs Gloves Activity and ProjectSeasonal Experiments: Which temperature is best for hot co
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4th - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
February Activities for Science
Need engaging science activities for February? These print and digital science activities include seasonal concepts, a STEM activity, several hands-on activities, classroom demonstrations, and reading articles for students to learn more about the world around them. February science topics cover Groundhog's Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Presidents' Day, Heart Health Day, and Valentine's Day. Science topics cover measurement, engineering, hibernation and groundhogs, surface tension, changes in matter, a
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4th - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Why Leaves Change Color In The Fall - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- Green leaves- Photosynthesis- Changes in Weather and Leng
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5th - 7th
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Invasive Species - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Invasive Species - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is an invasive species?- How does a species become invasive?- What dama
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5th - 7th
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Animal Adaptations - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Animal Adaptations - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What are adaptations- The different types of adaptations- Structural adapt
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5th - 7th
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Marine Biome WebQuest--Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The marine biome is primarily made up of the saltwater oceans. It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome that covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided an
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5th - 8th
Endangered Species - Scientific Reading Comprehension Article – Grades 5-7
Endangered Species - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- Why Do Species Become Endangered?- Examples of endangered species- Former
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5th - 7th
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Avalanches Wild Weather Activity
Teach your students about the natural disaster, avalanches, with this engaging nonfiction read, comprehension questions, and doodle sketch note activity. Students will learn about what an avalanche is, where and how it happens, as well as precautions to take to stay safe. Like this activity? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:What is an avalancheTypes of avalanches; slab and loose snowHow often they happenCauses Where they happenRisk and measurement scalesPre
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4th - 6th
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Climate Change - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Climate Change - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is Climate?- What’s the big deal?- The Greenhouse Effect- What’s causing
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Also included in: Climate Change Mega Bundle - Lessons, Activities, Assessments
The Water Cycle - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
The Water Cycle - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is the water cycle?- Why Does Water On Earth Move In A Cycle?- Parts of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - Middle School Comprehensive Bundle
Winter Science Fact or Fiction? CER Toolkit Middle School Winter Myths Activity
❄️ Set the Record Straight About Winter's Scientific Mysteries! ❄️ Our Winter Science - Fact or Fiction? CER Pack is your essential companion for middle school science educators during the winter season. It's designed to help your students debunk common scientific misconceptions that often circulate during the colder months - a perfect fit for January through March!From unraveling the truth about body heat myths to shedding light on the mysteries of animal hibernation, from investigating freezin
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS2-1
Earthquakes - Digital Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Earthquakes - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- How earthquakes work- The dangers of earthquakes- How to prepare for an earthquak
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5th - 7th
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Food Webs - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Food Webs - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is a food web?- The levels of a food web- What are producers?- What are consum
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5th - 7th
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Biodiversity - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Biodiversity - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is biodiversity- The effects of biodiversity- The importance of biodiversit
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5th - 7th
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Animal Adaptations: Bioluminescence- Fireflies
Do your students know why fireflies light up the dark sky in the summer? Thanks to a chemical reaction in their abdomen, fireflies can produce light, called bioluminescent. This is how they adapt to their environment and communicate with their potential mate. This science resource includes vocabulary, reading comprehension, and written response questions.
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5th - 8th
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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Urban Sprawl - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Urban Sprawl - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is urban sprawl?- What causes urban sprawl?- What are the negative effects
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5th - 7th
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The Effects of Pollution - Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
The Effects of Pollution - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is pollution?- The dangers of pollution- Preventing pollutionBu
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5th - 7th
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