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Science Common Core RI.7.1 independent work packets
Phineas Gage Nonfiction Book Study Guide -- Includes DIGITAL file options!
This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The Table of Contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, and final exam are available as Google Drive™ files. A voc
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6th - 8th
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Science and Health "NO PREP" Sub Resources and Independent Assignments (Gr. 5-8)
You'll be ready for anything with this self-directed Science and Health learning resource bundle, offering all the help you will need for creating sub plans and a sub binder AND with independent assignments for your Health and Science students! Are you tired of the last-minute scramble to find meaningful and appealing work or engaging resources for your class? Do you need a quiet day where your students work harder than you do? Are you going to be absent and don't have the time to plan for a sub
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5th - 8th
Emergency Sub Plans: The Temperate Forest ELA or Science Print and Go
We have all been caught off guard for some reason or another and needed to gather sub plans in a hurry to prepare for an unexpected absence. This print and go product is perfect for your substitute binder or to even e-mail in your absence to a coworker to print for a substitute. This five day packet includes three informational texts about the temperate forest, nine informational animal cards, questions, vocabulary, an art activity, and graphic organizers to complete a five paragraph argumenta
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Emergency Language Arts Sub Plan Bundle
Ugly Christmas Sweater Mystery Reading Passages & Escape Room | CSI
Are you looking for a fun and engaging reading comprehension activity for the holidays? Check out this popular themed escape room and have your students unlock the "Mystery of the Swiped Sweaters!"Get your students thinking and using their analytical skills with GATER Educator's "Case of the Swiped Sweaters"! Through puzzles and challenges, students will use deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense to solve this mystery. Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Proces
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ugly Christmas Sweater Activity Pack | Math, Reading & Writing
Bundle_20 Science Current Events News Articles & Activities/ January - May 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Science section. Content addresses actions of the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch that occurred from January - March, 2024.Follow @newslessonplans on X and Meta or text NEWS to 833-554-0323Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills ena
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7th - 12th
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ASTRONOMERS & OUR GALAXY- Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo | Distance Learning
This informational about astronomers traces the change of theories about our galaxy from geocentric to heliocentric. Students learn some brief information about Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo, and read how the Roman Catholic Church was a stumbling block for scientists studying our universe. This is an easy to follow lesson for students and teacher.This product includes:- Two board pages with suggestions for introducing the topic to students.- A three page Informational Reading that includes
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5th - 8th
Food Chain & Food Web: Science & Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets
Informational Science Reading PassagesFood ChainsFood WebsProducers, Consumers, DecomposersHerbivores , Carnivores, and OmnivoresPrey & PredatorsWorksheets:Multiple ChoiceTrue or FalseFill in the blankShort responseMatchingSortingAnswer Keys included Science Resources:Energy UnitSolar System Mega PackPlanetsSun, Stars, & ConstellationsSedimentary RocksMetamorphic RocksIgneous RocksVolcanoes Passages & WorksheetsHurricanes Passage & WorksheetsEarthquakes Reading Passages & Wor
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3rd - 8th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, 4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
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Maus Nonfiction Book Study (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core and New York Next Generation aligned complete book study for Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. This nonfiction book study is divided into 6 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, discussion questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a r
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7th - 10th
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FREE DNA Reading Watson Crick DNA Structure Activity
This free DNA text reading activity is based on Watson and Crick's famous one-page article published in 1953 in Nature magazine, announcing their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. It comes with graphic organizers to help your students read and understand this classic scientific paper. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This is a fantastic way to teach students h
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Student Worksheet Packet: Phineas Gage by John Fleischman (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 30 page Common Core aligned student workbook for the nonfiction text, Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman. Also included are teacher's notes, a pacing guide, vocabulary list and vocabulary bookmark, and an anticipation guide. ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet is available as a Google Drive™ file. A vocabulary and definitions list is also included to allow you to easily import into F
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6th - 8th
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Bundle_10 Science Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Science section. Content covers topics related to Earth & space, life science, physical science, technology and innovation that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply,
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7th - 11th
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The Omnivore's Dilemma Nonfiction Book Study (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core and New York Next Generation aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat Young Readers' Edition by Michael Pollan. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. This nonfiction book study is divided into 5 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, ch
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6th - 10th
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Energy Transfer Escape Room | Rube Goldberg Reading Comprehension Questions
Explore the science of energy transfer with this close reading escape room activity from GATER Educator. This engaging informational text activity is all about Rube Goldberg and how he uses energy transfer in his drawings. Unlock your students' critical thinking skills today!Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Rube Goldberg's Simple Machines: Energy Transfer and How It Works”Breakout Task 1- Plot an Escape: Vocabulary Word MatchBreakout Task 2- Use Deductive Logic: Fill in the
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Project-Based Learning | Rube Goldberg Machines | Energy Transfer BUNDLE
The Ozone Layer: Ozone Depletion & Ways to Protect {Reading & Worksheets}
Ozone Layer Passage with Worksheets & ActivitiesResource includesInformational reading passagesMultiple Choice WorksheetsShort Answer Reponses WorksheetsTrue or False WorksheetFill in the Blank WorksheetActivity/ProjectGreat way to integrate Science and Nonfiction ReadingUsage ideas:Science UnitReading NonfictionPartner WorkGuided InstructionIndependent WorkEnrichmentReteachingHomeworkAdditional Resources:Solar System Mega PackPlanetsSun, Stars, & ConstellationsSedimentary RocksMetamorph
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4th - 12th
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5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
MS-ESS1-1 Earth, Sun, & Moon System: Lessons, Worksheets, Vocab, & Task Cards
Earth's Place in the Universe NGSS MS-ESS1-1Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual.Explore Earth's cosmic context with information passages:Learn about the majesty of the Sun and stars in our universeUnderstand the patterns of celestial motion and their significanceDive into the intricacies of moon phases and their cyclic patterns
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5th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-1
Project-Based Learning | Rube Goldberg Machines | Energy Transfer BUNDLE
Unlock your students' critical thinking skills with this bundle from GATER Educator! Explore the science of energy transfer and close reading in an escape room activity, then learn about Rube Goldberg's creative machines with a project-based learning exercise. Get 20% off when you buy these two resources together!The Rube Goldberg project-based learning activity includes:Teacher NotesAnswer keysSuggested YouTube Videos to share with studentsStudents will utilize creativity and questioning along
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4th - 7th
MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Lessons & Activity Pack
Explore the wonders of ecosystems with our comprehensive packet designed for an engaging and insightful learning experience. This all-inclusive resource covers essential nonfiction information passages, thought-provoking worksheets, vocabulary activities, and dynamic task cards. With our matching activity, students can reinforce their understanding of intricate ecological concepts.Key Features:Nonfiction Information Passages: Dive deep into the intricacies of ecosystems with carefully curated co
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5th - 9th
Light & Sound Energy: Science & Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets
Light Energy & Sound Energy Science PacketInformational Reading PassagesWorksheetsAnswer KeysScience Resources:Energy UnitSolar System Mega PackPlanetsSun, Stars, & ConstellationsSedimentary RocksMetamorphic RocksIgneous RocksVolcanoes Passages & WorksheetsHurricanes Passage & WorksheetsEarthquakes Reading Passages & WorksheetsAvalanches Passage & WorksheetsLandslides Passage & WorksheetsEmpower Children with Social Emotional LearningKindness: 10 Day PacketClassroom E
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3rd - 8th
Biology: The Digestive System Unit: No-Prep Passages, Worksheets, & Activities
Uncover the wonders of the digestive system with our all-inclusive resource, featuring:Individual passages detailing each part of the digestive system for a comprehensive understandingInteractive activities including multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, true or false quizzes, and short response tasks to reinforce learningEngaging worksheets to test knowledge retention and promote critical thinkingVocabulary activities incorporating definitions and doodles to enhance comprehens
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
NGSS MS-LS3-1 Heredity: Mutations & Traits Informational Text & Worksheets
Unlock the mysteries of genetics with our comprehensive packet on "Structural Changes to Genes: Understanding Mutations and Their Impact on Organisms." Delve into the fascinating world of DNA, chromosomes, and proteins through engaging reading passages, thought-provoking worksheets, and interactive activities. Explore the reasons behind how structural changes to genes may yield harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects on the structure and function of living organisms.Packet Highlights:In-Depth Re
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
Science_Largest DNA Discovered in Fern_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Researchers in Spain have identified a species of fern (T. oblanceolata) that has the largest amount of DNA stored in its nucleus compared to any other living organism on Earth. Each cell of the fern, found in the South Pacific island nation of New Caledonia, has DNA that is over 328 feet long if unraveled.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and
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6th - 12th
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Culture_Life& Legacy of C. Gordon Bell_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. C. Gordon Bell helped to create smaller, affordable, interactive computers. Bell built the first time-sharing computer and championed efforts to build the Ethernet.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for
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7th - 11th
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Science_2024 Hurricane Season Predictions_Current Events Reading Comprehension
Current events PDF lesson plan. The NOAA predicted that this year could see between 17 to 25 named tropical cyclones. According to NOAA, there is an 85 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time.
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7th - 11th
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Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation NGSS HS: Informational Passages & Worksheets
Understanding Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation: Informational Passages, Worksheets, and Vocabulary ActivitiesDescription:Dive into the world of waves and electromagnetic radiation with our comprehensive resource.Informational passages provide insights into the various types of waves and electromagnetic radiation.Worksheets feature multiple-choice, short-answer, and true or false questions to assess understanding.Vocabulary pages allow students to write definitions and doodle pictures to reinf
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS4-4
, HS-PS4-5
, MS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-2
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