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8th grade basic principles assessments for Easel Activities
States of Matter Assessment - CER Writing Prompt
Students will complete a one-page claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) writeup where they will answer the following writing prompt: "A block of ice is placed in a frying pan and heated until it reaches boiling (100 degrees Celsius). What three states of matter occur during this experiment? Justify your answer with molecular diagrams and a written explanation."This assessment requires students to think beyond the "just because" answer and include evidence (molecular diagrams) and reasoning to back up
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Heredity and Genetics Quiz Middle School NGSS MS-LS3-2
This genetics quiz has 11 multiple-choice questions and 2 open response questions. Questions require a bit of thinking - this isn't a "definition style" quiz!Topics Covered:Dominant/recessiveHomozygous/heterozygousGenotype/phenotypeBasic, introductory comprehension of Punnett squaresTeacher Notes:INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note that this resource is not editable.You may find our Genetics Test useful.Find more middle school genetics resources in the Heredity Section of our store.⭐⭐⭐ Click here t
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle
Independent and Dependent Variable Practice with Scientific Questions Worksheets
Practice independent and dependent variables with these two worksheets. Each worksheet has six scientific questions. Students identify the independent and dependent variables within those scientific questions. Both of the two worksheets have the SAME scientific questions and variables. The difference between the two worksheets is that the first one is meant to only practice identifying variables. The second worksheet instructs students to write hypotheses after identifying the variables. Use the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Hypotheses and Variables Worksheets for the Scientific Method Big BUNDLE
Lab Equipment and Tools Worksheet Assessment Activity in Digital and Print
As teachers, we need to to know what our students understand or don't understand. We can use assessment to gather this important information. This worksheet is an assessment that you can use to gather information about your students' understanding of the structure and function of various pieces of lab equipment and tools. Use the resource and the answer key for student self-assessment or peer review. You can even assign it for homework, a quiz, or another type of formative or summative asses
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6th - 9th
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Scientific Method & Inquiry - Unit Test
Save time with this Scientific Method and Inquiry Unit Test! Both PDF and digital versions are included to support any style of teaching! Need a quick way to provide feedback? Use the self grading Google form! The questions in this assessment are designed to be rigorous and require students to predict, reflect, connect, and think critically about the content being presented.Topics Covered in this Assessment:Purpose of the Scientific MethodIdentifying Independent and Dependent Variables and Cont
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Science & Scientific Method - FULL UNIT
Fall Science Activity: Analyzing Data with Autumn Leaves Bar Graph Worksheet
This one-page interpreting data worksheet about fall leaves has seven questions that require students to analyze and graph bar graphs. Use the worksheet with your upper elementary or middle school science students as an in-class assignment, homework, a substitute plan, or test prep. An answer key is provided. Click on PREVIEW to see the worksheet.This resource is a part of two different bundles.The Interpreting Graphs and Analyzing Data Worksheet Bundle for Science has a variety of fun data anal
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5th - 8th
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Middle School NGSS Pretest and Reflection
Save time with this NGSS Pretest! Both PDF and digital versions are included to support any style of teaching! The questions in this assessment are designed to be rigorous and require students to predict, reflect, connect, and think critically about the NGSS standards. Students will require minimal content knowledge, and when science content is unavoidable, students are asked simple questions from the grade 5 curriculum. Assessed standards are as follows: Asking questions (science) and definin
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6th - 8th
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Scientific Method Quiz and Experimental Design Quiz
More than a "definition-style" scientific method quiz - get kids THINKING! Plus, DIFFERENTIATED versions are provided!Four different versions of the quiz are included, each with a varying degree of difficulty. Choose which one fits best for your needs!⭐ Save 50% on this assessment in our Scientific Method Unit! ⭐Topics Covered:Steps of the scientific method (focus question, background research, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion)Independent and dependent variables; controlsProper experimental d
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Worksheet and Scientific Method Activity UNIT
Parts of a Microscope - Label and Describe Worksheet Activity
Check out this simple and clear 13 question worksheet that covers the parts of a microscope. Their is a visual at the top of the page that points to 13 parts. It correlates with the bottom half which has those same 13 parts that adds a section for describing the function. This can serve as a great resource for note taking, can be used as an assessment tool. Students will find the organization user-friendly and engaging. An answer key is included for your convenience!
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4th - 10th
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Punnett Squares Quiz 2 Versions Middle School Genetics
This QUICK Punnett square quiz is multiple choice so it is EASY TO CORRECT! It has 5 Punnett squares crosses to complete. Students complete the crosses and then answer what the resulting genotypic or phenotypic ratios are. Supports NGSS MS-LS3-2.Teacher Notes:2 PRINTABLE VERSIONS PROVIDED. Includes answer keys. Please note that this resource is not editable.You may find our Genetics Test useful.Find more middle school genetics resources in the Heredity Section of our store.⭐⭐⭐ Click here to
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle
Scientific Investigations Questions
Do your students need practice for standardized tests? Do you need a way for students to review content while also checking for accuracy? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you.I created this resources to help teachers, parents, and students by providing simple yet comprehensive multiple choice practice on a variety of the components of the scientific method. The questions are designed to be rigorous and require students to predict, reflect, connect, and th
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Science & Scientific Method - FULL UNIT
Primary or Secondary Ecological Succession? Sorting Cards and Vocabulary
This lesson is and both digital and printable and you can add your own customization.This Primary and Secondary Ecological succession activity has students sorting through cards with statements and pictures. It allows them to put together the correct order of each type of succession and then record the order on a student response page. I have also included a key for the student's responses. Students will then create a panel drawing of each stage of Secondary succession along with a descriptio
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Primary and Secondary Ecological Succession Bundle
Engineering Design Process Choice Board Activities for Middle School STEM
Need engaging activities for a review day, sub plan, or independent work for middle school STEM? This no-prep engineering design process choice board will keep students busy while extending their understanding of basic engineering concepts and vocabulary.Get all the Engineering Design Process resources here and SAVE!This engineering design process activity features 9 different activities related to basic vocabulary and concepts. The choice board format allows students to choose how they will dem
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5th - 8th
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Energy Forms and Transformations Quiz
16 multiple choice questions covering:Law of Conservation of EnergyEnergy FormsEnergy TransformationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It provides a variety of practice covering the mentioned topics.How Can I Use this Resource?Emergency Sub PlansAn independent work station in a set of stationsDifferentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery.Homework Creation of Ind
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6th - 9th
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4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
Theory vs. Law, Inference vs. Observation Review | Printable, Digital & Easel
A NO-PREP resource to review HIGH-YIELD topics in science! My science review sorts help students develop mastery of science concepts, review difficult concepts and avert common misconceptions and misunderstandings. Each individual review sort will target a specific topic. By doing so, students focus their attention and effort on advancing their understanding of scientific ideas and concepts related to that topic. Important Notes:• Download a FREE High-Yield Review Activity• Save $$ with the Natu
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Method Odd One Out Worksheet
This one page worksheet will give your students practice with the main topics of the scientific method. The topics included in the worksheet are variables, hypotheses, research, qualitative/quantitative observations, the measurability of scientific questions, and conclusions. The worksheet involves critical thinking skills and will challenge your students. The questions are arranged from easiest to hardest. Each question has a circle with four parts. Students analyze the parts to identify the on
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Significant Figures Sorting Activity in Digital and Print | Distance Learning
Do you need an engaging sorting activity to assess your students' ability to recognize and reports measurements to the appropriate number of significant figures or digits? This card sort activity is a perfect resource for use in Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science as a formative or summative assessment of skills and rules associated with significant figures or sig figs. This differentiated resource is an excellent learning tool designed to make practicing with significant figures fun while m
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7th - 11th
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Measurement in Science Odd One Out Worksheet Volume 1
This one page worksheet will give your students practice with measurement in science. The topics included are mass, weight, volume, density, and metric length. Students should also be familiar with measurement tools and the units of the metric system. This worksheet is best used as practice, a review, or an assessment once students are familiar with each of these measurement topics.The worksheet involves critical thinking skills and will challenge your students. The questions are arranged from e
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Measurement Worksheet BUNDLE
Simple Machines, Work and Mechanical Advantage Test
Greetings! This full-page unit test is about work, simple machines, and mechanical advantage. It is "geared" toward my middle school physical science students. The student copy of the activity includes two equations for calculating mechanical advantage, in addition to the breakdown of what the symbols of the variables mean. Here is a breakdown of the test sections.Part 1 is a multiple choice section.In Part 2 students label the load, effort, and fulcrum of a class-1 and class-2 lever.In Part 3,
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Physical Science Semester Activity Bundle Special
Physical Science Pre- and Post-Course Test
Welcome! This assessment serves as a comprehensive check for understanding at both ends of the school year for a middle school physical science class. High school physical science teachers might be able to use this resource too depending on the academic level of rigor of their class. I packed twenty-five multiple-choice questions into this full-page document, which is nice for teachers conscientious of the number of copies they make. Topics covered include: force, momentum, velocity, acceleratio
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Physical Science Semester Activity Bundle Special
Engineering Design Process Review | Printable, Digital & Easel
A NO-PREP resource to review HIGH-YIELD topics in science! My science review sorts help students develop mastery of science concepts, review difficult concepts and avert common misconceptions and misunderstandings. Each individual review sort will target a specific topic. By doing so, students focus their attention and effort on advancing their understanding of scientific ideas and concepts related to that topic. Important Notes:• Download a FREE High-Yield Review Activity• Save $$ with the Natu
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4th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Lab Safety Review Sort | Printable, Digital & Easel
A NO-PREP resource to review HIGH-YIELD topics in science! My science review sorts help students develop mastery of science concepts, review difficult concepts and avert common misconceptions and misunderstandings. Each individual review sort will target a specific topic. By doing so, students focus their attention and effort on advancing their understanding of scientific ideas and concepts related to that topic. Important Notes:• Download a FREE High-Yield Review Activity• Save $$ with the Natu
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3rd - 9th
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Significant Figures Matching Activity Worksheet in Digital and Print
Do you need an engaging matching printable and digital activity to assess your students' ability to calculate and report measurements to the appropriate number of significant figures or digits? This matching worksheet activity is a perfect resource for use in Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science as a formative or summative assessment of skills and rules associated with significant figures or sig figs. This differentiated resource is an excellent learning tool designed to make practicing with
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8th - 11th
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Scientific Method Review | Printable, Digital & Easel
A NO-PREP resource to review HIGH-YIELD topics in science! My science review sorts help students develop mastery of science concepts, review difficult concepts and avert common misconceptions and misunderstandings. Each individual review sort will target a specific topic. By doing so, students focus their attention and effort on advancing their understanding of scientific ideas and concepts related to that topic. Important Notes:• Download a FREE High-Yield Review Activity• Save $$ with the Natu
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4th - 9th
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