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6th grade science independent work packets under $5
Punnett Square Practice Worksheets - Digital or Print
Scaffold students understanding of Punnett squares with these three worksheets that build off of one another. Each new page adds another layer of understanding and critical thinking. These three worksheets will help your students practice Punnett squares in the classroom or in a distance learning setting. Each page is separated in PDF and Google format and ready for you to distribute to your students! Keys are included! Need help teaching Punnett squares before your students practice? Check out
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Unit & Heredity Bundle For Middle School - Digital and Print
Human Body Systems Science Crossword Puzzle Skeletal Digestive Nervous 5th Grade
You will receive one human body systems crossword puzzle packet for your 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade science students to research and review the muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, immune, lymphatic, integumentary, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive system. This human body systems worksheets packet includes:vocabulary word bankword scramblematching definitionscrack the codeword searchcrossword 1A on one pagecrossword 1B on two pagescrossword 2 on one pagean
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5th - 7th
Earth Day ELA Activities Word Search Crossword Environmental Science Worksheets
You will download an Earth Day ELA activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade students to practice environmental science vocabulary words. The fun Earth Day ELA activities include a word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, writing definitions and matching, and crack the code worksheets. You will also receive a bonus crossword puzzle with a different word bank for easy differentiation. These Earth Day ELA activities work well for your environmental science earl
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4th - 6th
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Geology Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Earth Science
This bundle provides several articles on the different topics on geology. The articles include: Fossils, Erosion, Minerals, Rocks, Layers of the Earth, and Water Cycle. There is a bonus file on Rainbows. Each product has an article and comprehension questions (more details below). INCLUDES:-Fossils- 20 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Erosion- 22 Total Questions- Identify and Short Answer-Minerals- 21 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Rocks- 21 Total Questions- Identify
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4th - 6th
Fossils Virtual Field Trip Rock Cycle Earth Science Digital Version
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, with fossils, how they are formed, and earth science- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about fossils and how they are formed and learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of fossil museumVideo to learn all about fossilsExplore different types of fossils up close with website linksRead about the fossilsWatch a video ab
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Phases of the Moon Activity Earth Science Crossword Puzzle Worksheet Astronomy
Phases of the Moon Activity: You will download a moon phrases crossword puzzle worksheet packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education earth science students. It also makes a great supplement for an astronomy unit. As a bonus, you will also download a moon phase 8.5"x11" poster that may also be used as an anchor chart.This phases of the moon activity worksheet works well for a science bell ringer, early finishers, morning work, review homework, test prep, or extra vocabulary practi
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4th - 6th
5th-6th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. Science - Set 5/5
* This resource has (3) FILLABLE science reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through science-related lessons. These lessons are COMPLETELY FILLABLE and VERY SUITABLE FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM. *** Click here for a cost-effective (PDF) Version of this set **** The lessons are:1. The Dark Chamber2. Contact Lenses3. Bioluminescence
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Passages (FILLABLE Bundle) 5th - 6th Grade
Introduction to Middle School Science Sub Plans Independent Work Activities
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Introduction to Science independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction to science in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, distri
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5
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5th - 7th
My World Culture and Geography Project | FUN Cultural PBL Activity | Microsoft
Students showcase their own unique cultures and geography with this fun “My World” project. First, a brainstorm activity challenges them to consider how cultural influences and geographical factors have shaped their lives. Then, they design creative and informative posters all about their WORLDS! Guided slides help you explain the project and a fill-in rubric makes grading easy. This project-based learning activity promotes cross-cultural understanding and students love decorating their globes w
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4th - 10th
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Force & Motion Activities Middle School Science Sub Plans or Independent Work
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Force and Motion independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of Force and Motion in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-hol
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Grades:
6th - 8th
States of Matter Worksheets Solids Liquids Gases Digital or Print NGSS MS-PS1
This lab is VIRTUALLY NO PREP! You will need a computer for each student or you can have students share a computer. You can use this to introduce the concepts, however I typically use it as a review. You can also pick and choose from the activities, I have the students do it in class during a 1 hour 45-minute period and most students finish in about an hour. I also include a KEY for easy grading and prep. This product is a total of 5 activities using some Chemistry websites and PHET University o
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Crystals Minerals and Gemstones Geology Virtual Field Trip digital
Don't just teach about rocks, the rock cycle, and minerals and gemstones- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about gemstones, learn what makes a gemstone and a mineral, and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Museum Tour (Gem & Mineral Museum at the Smithsonian)Learning VideoInteractive Gemstone websiteWebsite readings to learn about gems and mineralsInteractive vir
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Middle School Science Sub Plans Science of Sleep & Naps 6th 7th 8th Grades
Add Some Season to Your Science with this Science of Sleep PRINT AND GO Lesson Plan! These Sleep and Nap activities and puzzles teach students the science and importance of sleep and naps in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, district testing days, fun Fridays, or a teacher
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Seasonal Science Sub Plans for Middle School 6th, 7th, 8th Grades Bundle
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Nonfiction Passages with Text Features - Ocean Animals - PDF & Digital
Teach nonfiction text features and learn about ocean animals and habitats with these ocean animal reading passages and comprehension questions! Each nonfiction activity will engage your students with fascinating facts about sea life including blue whales, flying fish, sea anemones, and more as they practice identifying and analyzing text features, main idea, author's purpose, and other nonfiction reading skills.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Ease
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Reading Unit - Ocean Animals Reading Passages
Summer Reading Passages Honey Bees Life Cycle and Informational Text Passages
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Students will learn all about honey bees with these reading comprehension passages and questions. Honey bees are so important and have interesting life cycles! Students will learn about why honeybees are important, how the hive works, the life cycle of bees, the importance of bees as pollinators, why bees are at risk, and what we can do to help bees. Science Reading Comprehension and Great for Earth Day! ✅This resource inc
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Biology Taxonomy Classification of Living Things Worksheet with Easel Activity
Taxonomy Handout and Study Guide for Classification of Living Things. Explains taxonomy (classification of living things) in a simple and easy format that life science students can use as a study guide or reference sheet for their biology or life science notebook. Features a mnemonic device for remembering the order. Includes a study guide worksheet with some basic questions about the classification system, and a practice sheet with key. Great to start out the year and have this ready for back t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle Activity Worksheet Steps Process 5th Grade
You will download one scientific method crossword puzzle vocabulary worksheet, clues, and word bank for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, ESL, and special education students to research and review key scientific method vocabulary terms. You will also receive 10 writing papers for any use in your science centers or station. They work well for notebook, observation notes, and more.These scientific method worksheets will supplement to your back to school activities in order to prepare for upcom
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 5th & 6th Grade (Set 1/5)
* This resource has (3) 5th & 6th Grade science reading comprehension passages (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 41 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through science-related lessons.*** CLICK here for a FILLABLE Google Drive Version of this set **** These lessons are:1. All About Candy2. Fingerprints3. Volcanoes*** Check the PREVIEW for a sample of the lessons **** Each lesson is divided into 3 worksheets to f
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Grades:
5th - 8th
FUN Latitude Longitude Practice Activity | Geography Location Clues | Google
Students & teachers LOVE this digital “What am I?” activity! Challenge your class to use latitude & longitude coordinates to plot the locations of mystery animals on a world map. Then, they read clues & try to guess what animal lives at each absolute location. This activity integrates science & social studies curriculum and keeps your students highly engaged. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or di
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2024 Science Sub Plans - Middle & High School Activities
Follow up the Solar Eclipse of 2024 with these no-prep activities about solar and lunar eclipses. These print & go worksheets are ideal as an independent work packet or sub plan for your middle or high school students. Your 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade students will love the variety of fun and engaging activities which include crossword puzzles, word search, crack the codes, and reading comprehension passages to support students' learning about why solar and lunar eclipses occur and how these
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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