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8th grade science task card pdfs
LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of thermal energy.
This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture as being an example of conduction, convection or radiation. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
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4th - 9th
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Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities
This student-centered NGSS-aligned graphing lesson is fun and interactive! My class gave it a thumbs up! It was created specifically for Middle School grades 6-8 NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. These graphing stations are a great way to get students to interact with different forms of data. The graphing stations include:⭐ A Graphing Notes Printable - The notes explain the different types of graphs and how they are most commonly used. This is a great resource for students to ref
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6th - 8th
Human Body Systems Stations BUNDLE
Looking for a FUN and engaging way to teach your students about the body systems? Students can travel from station to station - OR- you can print smaller versions and have the students use the cards as independent centers. Their task is to analyze the cards in different ways and write the answers on the sheet provided (see preview). Inspired by the Bodies Exhibit, my exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, medical conditions, as well as the traditional classroom
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8th - 11th
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STEAM and STEM No Prep Activities for End of the Year Middle School
This pack of 20 S.T.E.A.M. challenges are creative, open-ended tasks that make students think! These are a great way to keep students engaged at the end of the year! This resource will have students doing activities like...Creating 3D artwork using coordinatesModeling the sun and earth to scaleDesigning a pool to meet requirementsEstimating how many paper towels are left on a roll...and so much more! Minimal materials are required. Most tasks require no materials. Some do require everyday items
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: End of Year Math Fun Activities Pack
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Task Cards
Are you looking to review Newton's 3 Laws of Motion with your students? These task cards are perfect! You can use these as a review game or as normal task cards! There are 40 examples of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion included in this resource! Each card asks the students to determine what law the example is. The cards include pictures & examples that the students can relate to.
With this resource, you will get detailed instructions on how to incorporate games into these task cards as a fun rev
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4th - 10th
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Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of chemical and physical changes.
This product contains 24 cards which have students identify each illustration as either a chemical or physical change. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
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4th - 9th
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Independent and Dependent Variables Task Cards | Science Task Cards
This is a set of 24 task cards that covers independent variables, dependent variables, controls, constants, & testable questions. With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of Next Generation Science Standard 8 Practices of Science & Engineering.How do I use task cards? • Test prep • Science stations • Warm ups or bell work • Collaborative learningYou can laminate these and use them again and again. You could also
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Variables Activity Bundle
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension and science literacy in your classroom? Help your students learn all about photosynthesis and cellular respiration with this cellular energy 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 Science Standards.✎Print and digital versionsThese comprehension reading passages
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS1-6
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for History/Social Studies
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for History! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any historical reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text and with
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Physical and Chemical Changes : Identifying Everyday Examples Distance Learning
This Physical and Chemical Changes in Everyday Life activity on physical and chemical changes in matter includes a “gallery walk”, an activity to identify physical and chemical changes in everyday life, and a reinforcement (homework) worksheet.The first part includes defining physical and chemical change then sending students on a “walk” to identify whether various changes are considered physical or chemical. I printed the “stations” cards in color, laminated them, and cut them apart. I tape the
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Properties of Matter and States of Matter | Middle School Science Unit
The States of Matter Task Cards (Change of Phase Activity: Solid, Liquid, Gas)
States of Matter Task Cards: These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with questions about the states of matter.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the states of matter. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Method : Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables
Students are given 20 task cards with science research scenarios and asked to identify the Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Controlled Variables, Research Question, and more. Thinking Like a Scientist is a tested concept in Texas and is harder than some might think. Students are asked to infer, deduce, read between the lines, and have some good dialogue with their peers.Many of these task cards are based on real experiments I have done with my students over the years. I hope it
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6th - 10th
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Plant & Animal Cell Organelles and Function Task Cards: Cell Structures Activity
These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills identifying the structures within cells and their functions.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the different cell organelles and structures and their functions. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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5th - 10th
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Layers of the Atmosphere Task Cards Activity
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the layers of the atmosphere.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about each of the layers of the atmosphere. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Notation Notes, Practice Worksheets and Task Cards
Scientific Notation Guided Notes and Task Cards, specifically designed to meet the Common Core Standard 8.EE.A.4! These notes and practice worksheets are perfect for Interactive Math Notebooks. This resource covers a range of scientific notation topics including and Introduction, Standard Form, Adding and Subtracting Numbers in Scientific Notation, Products and Quotients. 20 Scientific Notation Task Cards are also included to use as further reinforcement in math centers and stations or as a cla
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7th - 9th
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Potential and Kinetic Energy Task Cards (Google Classroom compatible)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!This PDF includes 32 task cards that allow teachers to assess their students' knowledge of potential and kinetic energy (please see the extensive list of content that is covered below). A student answer sheet and teacher answer key are provided. An editable task card is included so that you can add your own task card question or task.The following content/topics are included:•classifying exa
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: A Whole Watt-a Task Cards Bundle
Levels of Organization Card Sort
This activity is perfect to review the Levels of Organization with your students! This is a card sort activity that includes many different options. Students are sorting the Levels of Organization in order and matching their pictures and definitions! There is also an option to include an analogy and have your students come up with their own to extend their thinking! This activity can be done independently, in pairs, or in groups! There are many different worksheets to go with depending on what s
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4th - 8th
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Mitosis and Meiosis Task Cards (Biology: Cell Division - Cell Cycle Activity)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of mitosis and meiosis.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about mitosis and meiosis. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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7th - 10th
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Law of Superposition/Relative Age Task Cards
This product includes 16 task cards with questions and diagrams assessing student knowledge of The Law of Superposition and Relative Dating. This is a great way to quickly learn if students are grasping concepts or not!Task cards can be used in many ways including: "SCOOT!", small groups, partners, a science center, a whole group activity (show questions on Smartboard or Doc Cam), a gallery walk, for early finishers, or for students to continually practice what they've learned. The sky is the li
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Science Task Cards BUNDLE
Reasons for the Seasons Task Cards Activity (Earth's Tilt/ Axis)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the reasons for the seasons.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the reasons for the seasons. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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4th - 9th
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Plate Tectonics Task Cards Activity: Earthquakes, Faults, Continental Drift, etc
Plate Tectonics Task Cards: These task cards are a great way for students to improve their understanding and skills with tectonic plates.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about tectonic plates. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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4th - 9th
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Punnett Squares Task Cards | Science Task Cards
This is a set of 24 task cards dealing with making and interpreting Punnett squares. Students will be required to know genetics vocabulary such as allele, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype, and phenotype. Questions range from simple interpretation of a Punnett square to higher order thinking questions.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of Next Generation Science Standard NGSS MS-LS3-2.How do I use task cards? • Test prep
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Punnett Squares Activity Bundle
Pedigree Charts - Task Cards, Reading Passage and Interactive Notebook Card
Teach about pedigree charts with this low-prep resource which includes an independent reading, differentiated task cards, and individual pedigree legend cards with their own foldable envelope for interactive notebooks.
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• An independent reading that explains how to read a pedigree chart, reinforces the use of Punnett squares, and reviews the inheritance of dominant and recessive traits.
• Two differentiated sets of 10 task cards (20 total task cards). One set is more basic and
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Heredity and Genetics: Unit Resources Bundle
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