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8th grade science graphic organizer pdfs
Kinetic and Potential Energy Doodle Notes | Energy Transformations | Cornell
These scaffolded Kinetic and Potential Energy Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the concepts of energy as the ability to do work, mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy, and the specific types of energy, including elastic, chemical, gravitational, and nuclear potential energy and thermal, sound, radiant, and electrical energy. These notes also cover the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformations, and the relationship between kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster
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7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Heat Transfer Thermal Energy Doodle Notes Conduction Convection Radiation
These scaffolded Heat Transfer Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review the concepts of temperature, heat, and the types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. The notes begin by defining temperature and heat to make clear that temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of an object or substance while heat is the flow of energy from hotter to cooler places. The notes define and give real-life examples of conduction, conductors, insulators, convection
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
Electromagnetic Waves Spectrum Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell
These scaffolded Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the background information of electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. These notes depict a model of the interacting electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave. They provide a detailed visual of the 7 main types of electromagnetic waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, the visible light spectrum, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Atoms Notes | Atom Doodle Notes Atomic Theory Protons Electrons | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded, no-prep Atoms Cornell Doodle Notes are an introduction to atoms, subatomic particles, basic atomic structure, and reading the Periodic Table. They combine two effective note-taking strategies: Cornell Notes and Doodle Notes! These notes cover the general definition of an atom, depict a very simplified version of the history of the atomic theory, differentiate the subatomic particles proton, neutron and electron, by their charges, masses, and locations within the atom, explain w
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Scientific Notation Doodle Notes | Fun Visual Guided Notes & Practice
Converting between scientific notation and standard form: 2 page visual "doodle notes" set ...... with interactive tasks for building stronger retention & understanding of scientific notation!When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:- new learning- relaxation (less math anxiety)- visual connections- better memory & retention of the content!Students fill in the
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5th - 8th
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Balancing Chemical Equations Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Note
These scaffolded Balancing Chemical Equations Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to introduce, teach, or review the concept of balancing chemical equations and the Law of Conservation of Mass. These notes review chemical formulas including coefficients and subscripts, differentiate between word, skeletal, and balanced equations, use two non-chemistry analogies to help students visualize what a balanced equation means, give steps for balancing an equ
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
, MS-PS1-5
Newton's 3 Laws of Motions (Great for Science Interactive Notebooks)
Included is a wheel foldable on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Students can construct the foldable as a handheld study tool or glue them into their interactive notebooks. There are two options on how you can print the foldable: (1) blank template or (2) with answer key. If you decide to print the blank template, you can have students fill out the foldable.The foldable states the three laws of motion. It also gives a picture and example for each law.CLICK HERE to check out my science bundle!Conne
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Science Curriculum Bundle
Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Activity Distance Learning
For this Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Cut and Paste activity, students match 18 pictures representing the properties of matter with their respective definitions (this is in three groups of six so that it's not too overwhelming). Then, they write the definitions for a physical and chemical property and sort the properties into the category that they believe they each belong.Once the students have made their guesses, have the students cut out the property pictures and lead a class di
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Properties of Matter and States of Matter | Middle School Science Unit
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
Grades:
4th - 12th
Chemical Reactions Doodle Notes | Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will teach students the basics of chemical reactions. Emphasis is on helping students understand that during a chemical reaction the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of the reactants (NGSS MS PS1.B). This resource also includes a second page that describes the characteristics of endothermic and exothermic reactions.Included:2 Page Gui
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7th - 9th
Cell Organelles Doodle Notes Animal and Plant Cells City Analogy
These Cell Organelles Cornell Doodle Notes are a visual, scaffolded, no-prep resource for teaching about the structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles and the difference between animal and plant cells! These notes cover the general definition of a eukaryotic cell (contains a nucleus), gives a city analogy for each of the main cell organelles (for example, power plant = mitochondria, nucleus = city hall, ribosomes = businesses, etc.), and differentiates between animal and plant cells (
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cell Organelles Activities | Plant and Animal Cells | Doodle Notes
Elements Compounds Mixtures Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce the concept of classifying matter. The concepts of diatomic elements, homogeneous mixtures or solutions, and heterogeneous mixtures including suspensions and colloids are included. The notes use lots of visuals and real-life examples to help students understand the concept of classifying matter, as well as “Do” exercises that help students to interact with the information in the notes. These notes su
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Grades:
7th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Earthquake Volcanoes Tectonic Plates Plotting Activity
This activity will help your students to discover the relationship between the location of Earth’s earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tectonic plate boundaries. Most activities of this nature require students to plot the earthquakes and volcanoes using latitude and longitude coordinates, but for this version, students will use a simple X-Y grid to plot 30 different earthquakes and 9 different volcanic eruptions.Students will choose two colors to represent earthquakes with magnitudes of 8.0 or
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum Middle School Science
Research and Inquiry Skills - Graphic Organizers for ANY Subject
Research and Inquiry Organizers - Looking for something to help your students manage a research or inquiry project? Use these comprehensive templates and organizers to help your students succeed! I've used these organizers with multiple grades and subjects and had great success! Great for any subject and research/inquiry project- the result could be a formal research paper, research poster, or PowerPoint presentation. The templates work for anything that requires students to research informati
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7th - 10th
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Waves Mechanical Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Mechanical Waves Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to introduce the basics of mechanical waves, including the concept of a medium, the anatomy and movement of energy through transverse and longitudinal waves, the relationship between the amplitude and energy of a wave, the abbreviations and units for wavelength, frequency, and the wave equation, and how particles move in circular paths as surface waves in the ocean pass through the
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
Instagram Post & Profile Templates
Engage your students by incorporating their love of social media into your lessons! Your students can create full or half page single Instagram posts or create an entire profile! What's included with your download:Tips on how to implement into various subjectsPrinting tips Full-sized Instagram post template (8.5" x 11")Half-page Instagram post template - two templates per pageFull-page Instagram profile template See this template in action in my Not So Boring Bacteria Bundle with the Bacteria I
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Super Social Media Template Bundle
Total Solar Eclipse Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in defining what occurs during a total solar eclipse, including what is a umbra and penumbra. Students will also define and illustrate first contact, second contact, totality, third contact, and fourth contact.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS-ESS1-1.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
States of Matter Doodle Notes - Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Phase Changes
This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Color
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5th - 8th
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Middle School Science - Human Brain: Build-a-Brain Hat Foldable
BUILD a BRAIN Hat is a fun and fully engaging hands-on activity where students apply their knowledge of the Anatomy of the Human Brain to create an actual hat they can wear on their head.CLICK here to SAVE 20% on this activity with our Brain-iac Bundle.Our Build-a-Brain Hat activity takes from 2 to 5 classes (based on 45 min work time window) depending on your students, set up, and ability to work independently or in teams. This packet includes 3 levels of creation for easy differentiation or va
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Human Brain: Brain-iac Fun Learning BUNDLE - Save 25%
Layers of the Earth Doodle Notes
Layers of the Earth graphic organizer that allow students to compile their knowledge and understanding of Earth's compositional layers (crust, mantle, core) and mechanical layers (lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, inner and outer core) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning Earth's layers and then gift them with time to doodle and make those connections! These graphic organizers would be great for an
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Phase Changes Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Phase Changes Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review the states of matter, and to teach about thermal energy, particle motion, the state of substances due to kinetic energy, and the phase changes between solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. The notes use lots of visuals to help students understand the relationship between energy and matter. The concepts align with the Disciplinary Core Ideas of NGSS Standard MS-PS1-4.Cornell Notes are a note-taking strategy in w
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Plate Tectonics Doodle Notes | Tectonic Plate Boundaries | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Plate Tectonics Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review tectonic plates, how tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the Earth’s mantle, the three types of plate boundaries (transform, divergent and convergent), and how and why the interactions of tectonics plates at plate boundaries create landforms, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. These notes are perfect for a lesson/unit aligned to NGSS MS-ESS2.B (Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interacti
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
No-Prep Genetic Mutations Project with over 80 DNA Mutations to Research
You've learned about heredity, DNA, nucleotides, and proteins...it's time to see how this information applies to humans in the real world! This student-directed research project asks students to research a genetic mutation of their choice, learning about the affected genes, identifying traits, effects on health, and more.This resource includes:A list of more than 80 genetic mutations that may be harmful, beneficial, or neutral in nature. Many of the mutations are diseases, but the list also incl
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Mega Bundle of No-Prep and Low-Prep Secondary Science Sub Plans
Vocabulary Four Square Graphic Organizer
This is a great way for students to understand and use new vocabulary! It can be used in all subject areas. This can be done independently, in small groups or whole class. The vocabulary word goes in the circle in the center of the graphic organizer.Four squares are:1. Definition - What does it mean?2. Use the word in a sentence using 7 words or more (To show deeper understanding)3. Write a synonym4. Draw a picture
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2nd - 12th
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