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8th grade science handouts for Google Apps
Plate Tectonics Activity: Types of Plate Boundaries
Plate Tectonics Activity: Whether you're introducing or reviewing types of plate boundaries, this print and go activity is a winner! Get your students up out of their seats as they travel to 6 stations, where they will read about each plate boundary- how it's formed, the geographic feature created, and examples on Earth. Students record features and examples in their graphic organizer that serves as a fantastic study guide.There is a full 8 1/2 x 11 Poster on each type of plate boundary:Oceanic
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - ActivitiesThis is a complete unit! Print and go! Searching for exceptionally engaging notes, worksheets and activities on plate tectonics? From continental drift and pangea, seafloor spreading, convection currents, layers of the Earth, to plate boundaries. Notes, worksheets, activities, readings, homework, sorting cards, task cards, and a summative assessment: everything you need! Students will be doing, moving, and thinking--- and EVERYTHIN
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6th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-3
Codominance and Incomplete Dominance Punnett Squares Practice Worksheets
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This is a set of 3 different handouts covering the concepts of codominance, incomplete dominance, and blood types in non-Mendelian inheritance. Each handout explains the key vocabulary and science behind each type of inheritance. Punnett square practice problems for incomplete dominance, codominance, and determining blood types are included. You will receive printable PDF versions, Google Slides versions, and answer keys.⭐ Topics Include ⭐-Incomplete Dominance-Codominance-Blood Types-Pun
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Genetics and Heredity Growing Discount Bundle
Science Syllabus Brochure | Meet the Teacher Science | Science Back to School
Create an eye-catching science syllabus brochure using my EDITABLE templates! I personally designed the artwork (Flask, DNA Molecule, and Lightbulb) so that they 'pop' when printed on brightly colored paper. You can choose to print one design or print them all! I have also included a fun color version which is great to display on the overhead. Each brochure only requires one piece of paper, making this a printer-friendly resource.Important Notes: The science brochures come with pre-filled text t
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5th - 9th
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Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Reading Comprehension Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This Lunar Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Reading Comprehension activity will teach your students about lunar phases, tidal locking, solar and lunar eclipses, and spring and neap tides in this engaging, informative, no-prep reading comprehension article loaded with diagrams.Students will read the 3-page article with numbered paragraphs, bolded vocabulary terms, and chunked guided reading questions. Then they will answer summarizing questions such as fill-in-the-blank questions, labeling and
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle
39 Digital Moveable Tangram Puzzle Activities STEM Team Building Math
Have fun with your students while they solve these Tangram Puzzle Activities! This set of puzzles can be used in Google Slides or it can be downloaded and printed on paper. You choose! Great for developing critical thinking skills and team building activities!Great for distance learning!Included is a Google Slide version of the Following:39 Digital interactive Moveable Tangram Puzzles and their answers as well as a printable version. Your students will be able to move the tangrams into posit
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
15 Mystery Puzzles - Brain Teasers - STEM Project - Team Building - GT
Have fun with your students while they solve these Mystery Puzzles! This set of puzzles is interactive in Google Slide or it can be downloaded and printed on paper. You choose! Great for developing critical thinking skills!Great for distance learning!Included is a PDF version and a Google Slide version of the Following:15 Digital interactive Mystery Puzzles and their answers. Your students will learn and have fun at the same time. This project can also be used as a center activity with an i
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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States of matter and Phase Changes Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension in your classroom? Need a quick and easy sub plan? Help your students learn all about the three main states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and how they change from one state to another through phase changes with this science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Sc
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6th - 9th
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Mitosis Reading Comprehension and Questions
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This reading comprehension activity will teach your high school biology students about the cell cycle and mitosis. After this reading comprehension activity your students will know the stages of interphase, the phases of mitosis, and how uncontrolled cell division leads to cancer. This engaging resource offers a carefully crafted reading comprehension passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, fostering critical thinking and deep comprehension skills among learners. It includes
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-4
Also included in: Biology Reading Comprehensions Growing Discount Bundle
Carbon Cycle Diagram, Background Reading, and Questions Worksheets
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ During this carbon cycle activity, students will read a 1-page carbon cycle reading comprehension, label and color a carbon cycle diagram, complete a carbon cycle vocabulary activity, and answer questions about the carbon cycle. Print and go or assign digitally! These activities will teach your students about the significance of the carbon cycle and how water molecules move through the carbon cycle.Digital and print versions included! This set of carbon cycle worksheets were designed for
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles and Spheres Growing Discount Bundle
Puberty Introduction BUNDLE | Lesson Plan, Worksheets, & Pamphlet
An Introductory Puberty Lesson Plan and Information Pamphlet. Pairs with YouTube video Always Changing and Growing Up | Co-ed Puberty Education Video. Provides information for chromosomal based body changes. Lesson plan available in PDF or DIGITAL on Google Slides includes a warm up, main activity, a follow up, and bonus word search and crossword puzzle. Aligned with ASCA's Mindsets and Behaviors.Lesson Plan Includes:Warm up, main activity, and follow upLink to YouTube puberty education videoVid
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3rd - 8th
Science Class Syllabus - Middle School
Prepare for the first week of school with this editable Science class syllabus! Add information tailored to your Science class and prepare your students and guardians with all the important information for your class. Don't know what needs to go on a syllabus? A sample template is also included in this resource to use for inspiration!Love this resource? Follow my store to stay up to date with all my products!Let's Connect!InstagramFacebookPinterestCheck out my Science Skills resources!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Scientific Method & Metric System - Worksheets & Activities - Mega Bundle
This Scientific Method and Metric System Mega-Bundle contains your first MONTH of middle school science- DONE. These resources have evolved over a decade. Well written, easy to use, FUN. After purchasing- just download the BONUS FILE on this mega-bundle- and you are DONE! Check out the awesome, engaging resources included in each bundle...➪Scientific Method Bundle with Student Workbook (Print and Digital Workbook INCLUDED)Included Resources⭐ Back to School Scientific Method Powerpoint⭐ Scientifi
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Nitrogen Cycle Diagram, Reading Comprehension, and Questions Worksheets
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this nitrogen cycle activity, students will read a 1-page nitrogen cycle reading comprehension, label and color a nitrogen cycle diagram, complete a nitrogen cycle vocabulary graphic organizer, and answer questions about the nitrogen cycle. Print and go or assign digitally! These activities will teach your students about the significance of the nitrogen cycle and how nitrogen molecules move through the nitrogen cycle.Digital and print versions included! This set of nitrogen cycle work
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles and Spheres Growing Discount Bundle
Open House Brochure - For Science Teachers
Get ready for your open house using this Open House Brochure for Science Teachers! Pass out important information to parents and guardians about your class for the new school year. Not sure about what information to fill into the brochure? Each section is pre-filled to guide you on what information would be best for you to send out.Love this resource? Follow my store to stay up to date with all my products!Let's Connect!InstagramFacebookPinterestCheck out my Science Skills resources!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Elemental Movie Guide Questions
This is a 30 question movie guide for the 2023 movie Elemental. The movie is currently streaming on Disney+. The questions are designed to keep the students engaged throughout the film and go in order of the film. All are open ended questions. Movie and/or movie link is not included. This comes in pdf and google doc version. Answer key is included.No prep needed for teachers. Just print the pdf and go. Or upload your copy of the google doc to your digital classroom. Answer key is included.
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6th - 12th
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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE Syllabus Template | B&W Version + Watercolor Version
This product contains 2 versions of the same EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE template.1. Watercolor Version2. Black and White VersionIdea! : Use the black and white version to make multiple copies for in-class handouts and use the watercolor version for your google classroom!I have written in example text but it is editable!**IMPORTANT!The header text that says: Welcome, Expectations, Procedures, and Grading is NOT editable. It is a clipart instead of text that way it shows up in the document with or wi
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K - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Body System Interactions-Patient Case Files
Practice your students' knowledge of body systems while pretending to be doctors! There are a total of 6 case files with real illness/disease descriptions and symptoms. I even had my students create doctor hats and create alias doctor names to make the activity more engaging. Trust me, the students won't even realize they are answering questions!
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Native Americans & the Bering Land Bridge: Create a Science Fair Exhibit!
Native Americans and the Bering Land Bridge: Students analyze Beringia and create a Science Fair Exhibit!In this highly-engaging lesson, students learn about the Bering Land Bridge (Beringia) through a Common Core focused activity, then dream up an experiment to show how geography and climate have impacted the land bridge!This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions for
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5th - 8th
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Get to know you Lab Coat
Science getting to know you activity, first week activity. Two page foldable handout that students work on to share a little about themselves. I encourage them to color the lab coat, and I ask every one to pick 3 things to share with the class the day after we make them. PDF, google slide, and instruction slide.
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5th - 12th
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Human Nature (Netflix genetics documentary 2019 ) video worksheet with answers
22 Questions (with answers provided for the teacher)The Netflix documentary: Human Nature tells the story of CRISPR genome engineering with a gripping mix of science and heart. It gives audiences a front row seat to a technological revolution that could reshape our planet and humanity itself. As we embark on a global conversation about our future, this film is essential viewing.The questions on this worksheet will keep your students engaged. (answers included)
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
Visual Puzzles Illusions - 29 Brain Teasers - STEM Project - Team Building - GT
Have fun with your students while they solve these Visual Puzzles or Illusions! This set of puzzles can be used in Google Slides or it can be downloaded and printed on paper. You choose! Great for developing critical thinking skills and team building activities!Great for distance learning!Included is a PDF version and a Google Slide version of the Following:29 Digital interactive Mystery Puzzles and their secrets. Your students will learn and have fun at the same time. This project can also
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5th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Writing: How to Write an Outline Handout Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Writing an outline handout with templates. Defines what an outline is and why it is used, two types of outlines, and the rules for formatting an outline from general to specific with headings, subheadings, details, and specifics. Use when writing an expository paper such as a research report, biography, or essay. Includes an outline format template. You may also download my other Outline Template - Blank to help with scaffolding or differentiation. Outlines are helpful graphic organizers to use
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5th - 8th
Famous Scientists Research Project- Engineers for Middle School
Description:Do you want to expose your students to a diverse group of engineers? This resource contains 12 different engineers that have accomplished amazing things! Students get to select one engineer from the PowerPoint/Google slides, research that person (links to websites are included), and then create a one-pager about their person. This is a fun lesson that gives students a lot of choice and allows them to be creative in how they display their research on the one-pager. This lesson typical
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Famous Scientist Research Project Bundle
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