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8th grade Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources under $5
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading.The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Chemical Bonding and Reactions Close Reading Assignment (Print & Digital)
Integrate LITERACY and SCIENCE with this Chemical Bonding and Reactions CLOSE reading passage! This resource is great to use as an introduction to Chemical Bonding and Reactions or to use as review and reinforcement over already taught content. The entire 3-page packet is a NO-PREP, PRINT AND GO set, making it perfect for a substitute assignment. Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a print and digital version of this resource, making it perfect for distance learning, flipped class
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6th - 9th
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HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-2
Changes in Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Station Activity
Need a chemistry lab that teaches your students to identify chemical and physical changes AND aligns to Common Core standards? Your students will love this engaging, student-centered Changes in Matter: Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes station activity!Included in Purchase:★ 12 FULLY EDITABLE Lab Activities ★ Blank template to customize as needed★ EDITABLE Student Answer Document (follows Common Core standards)★ Answer Key★ Pictures to guide in set-up of lab stations★ Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activity Tides Worksheets
PERFECT FOR THE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024! Teach your students about tides, lunar, and solar eclipses through a teacher presentation, notetaking activity, science worksheets, graphic organizers, and digital check-ins. Your students will learn about the characteristics of low, high, spring, and neap tides, as well as lunar and solar eclipses. In addition, students will understand the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun. Also included are links to various NGSS approved simulations to deepen stu
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Cell Theory Packet
4 pages dedicated to the cell theory available as both traditional paper as well as digital paperless. Students learn about Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden and Virchow and how their scientific discoveries lead to the cell theory.Students fill in tables, diagrams, and answer analysis questions. Common core aligned to literacy in science (see preview).Answer key is included. You may also be interested in:Notes: Introduction to CellsCell Theory Popup TimelineCell Type Jigsaw + Venn Diagram (Eukaryotic an
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7th - 10th
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ELA Test Prep Activities for Text Evidence & Finding Text Evidence Proof Frames
Students can easily practice finding text evidence and other ELA test prep skills all year long with the side-by-side Text Evidence Proof Frames, which simulate one of the CAASPP & SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) & state testing formats. Finding text evidence is an essential skill for any student and great state test prep practice! Use these editable text evidence proof frames for assessing your students in any subject area.✏️ The best parts? The editable Text Evidence Fram
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5th - 8th
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Geologic Time Scale Project - Google Classroom Activity for Distance Learning
Science Google™ Classroom ProjectThis is a self-contained digital lesson that includes two parts.Part 1: Relative DatingThe project begins with a short reading that includes information on the geologic timescale, law of superposition, fossils, and relative dating. Next, students will analyze a rock strata diagram and use what they learned about relative dating to answer 10 questions. Key included. Part 2: Geologic Time Scale BrochureStudents will choose one geologic period and answer research qu
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Human Body Systems Digestive System Activity Webquest with Google Doc Version
GOOGLE DOCS AND PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! This digestive system worksheet covers the basics of the digestive system. The worksheet provides a structured format for students to get the most from the articles, videos, and quizzes provided by www.KidsHealth.org.This WebQuest has Several Sections:Part A – Match the digestive system organ to its function.Part B – Watch the brief animated movie to learn about digestion and absorption.Part C – Study the organs that secrete digestive enzymes.Part D – Take
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Digestive System Reading and Activity Bundle
Nutrition No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet, and Nutrition Label Activity
This lesson is an introduction to the six major classes of nutrients. It breaks each class down into detail and what they do for our bodies. The worksheet follows the power point presentation and the nutrition label activity helps students use their new skills in real world scenarios. The lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Include
-nutrients
- energy
- carbohydrates (simple and complex)
- fats (saturated and unsaturated)
- cholesterol
- protein
- ami
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4th - 9th, Higher Education
Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice & Reading Forces Motion (CER) Digital
With this product students will learn about some of the science behind car crashes by reading an article from scienceabc.com. The article asks if double a car’s speed double the force of impact. What the article explains using the equation for Kinetic Energy (KE=1/2mass x velocity²), is that impact force actually increases by 4-6 times when velocity doubles! Students will use evidence in the article that the author provides, draw visual evidence and reason why the data supports the author’s cla
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6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Sun Layers and Atmosphere Activity
Inform your science students of the sun's interior and atmospheric layers using the included three pages of PRINT and DIGITAL reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and sketch note review activity. Students will learn about the core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. They will also learn about special features of the sun, such as sunspots, the prominence, solar flares and solar winds. Like this activity? Check out my earth science bundle and save 20% b
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5th - 8th
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Predicting Weather Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Weather Map Reading
This power point goes over how professionals use technology to predict weather. It also teaches students how to read weather maps.
Terms Included
- Forecast
- Meteorologist
- Weather Balloons
- Weather Satellite
- Weather Stations
- Computers
- Weather Maps
- Weather Service Map
- Newspaper Weather Maps
There is a notes page and activity page included. Both the presentation and the work page can be found in the zip file. There is an answer key included. The preview file is a pdf of the power
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4th - 9th, Higher Education
Data Analysis and Graphing Worksheet Scientific Method Practice (Herons)
Students build GRAPHING and DATA ANALYSIS skills. This activity provides a data table and an incomplete bar graph related to nesting habits of herons. Students follow directions that lead them through foundational graphing and data analysis skills. Instruction is built into the worksheet. This activity builds the following skills:Setting up bar graphs, including choosing intervals, labeling axes, and writing graph titles.Using data to make a bar graph (with an example already in place).Pulling
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Atomic Structure Tabbed Flip Book
This tabbed flip book is a flexible way to introduce (or review) the parts of an atom, atomic number, atomic mass, electron shells, ions, and isotopes. The pages are sized for an interactive notebook. You can have students cut out and staple them together as a tabbed flip book, or you can give students one page at a time as bell work on the day after teaching a topic, or as a way to introduce the topic on the day of your lesson. The individual pages could be permanently attached on just one s
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Chemistry Unit Bundle - for Introductory Chemistry in Secondary Grades
Mythbusters Video Questions: NASA Moon Landing (22 Question Total)
Video guide questions for the Mythbusters episode: Moon landing Hoax. Great to keep the students focused. Word for word from video. Link to stream episode online as well. Key included.***PLEASE NOTE: Due to copyright laws, we cannot include the video for MythBusters as it is property of The Discovery Channel, but is available on many streaming platforms. Please consider this before purchasing!Standards:(i) To develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world, students must become familia
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5th - 12th
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Rocket Science No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson is a great introduction for space exploration units. This plan goes over the history of rockets, how they work, and how modern rockets help us explore the solar system. The worksheet follows the power point activity to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for upper elementary through intermediate grade levels.
Key Terms Include:
- rocket
- thrust
- velocity
- orbital velocity
- escape velocity
All files can be found within the zip file. The worksheet, activity, and answe
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4th - 9th
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Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Genetic Variation - Chromosomes - DNA - Sketch Notes, Quiz, CER, & Slideshow
Are you looking for a middle school science activity about genetic variation? These NO PREP human impact notes help middle school science students learn about how the DNA from two parents is combined to create offspring unique offspring. Genetic variation occurs because 50% of the offspring's DNA comes from each parent.Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use genetic variation resource.These notes focus on the genetic variation in sexual reproduction. Vocabulary cove
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Chemical Bonding Ionic and Covalent Bonding
Teach students about chemical bonding such as finding ions, creating electron dot diagrams, determining chemical formulas, and covalent and ionic bonding using the included teacher presentation, printable worksheets, and digital Google Slides activities. This chemical bonding activity includes science text for students to learn about chemical bonding, worksheets to practice making ionic and covalent bonds, comprehension questions to assess knowledge, and graphic organizers to summarize informati
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Meiosis Activity Cell Division Science Lesson and Worksheets
Need a meiosis activity to help students understand cell division? Students will use the science text, visual chart, and graphic organizer to learn about meiosis. Students will read about Walter Sutton and how he studied grasshoppers to learn how offspring inherit their traits from their parents through sex cells, sperm, egg, and chromosomes. This activity includes BOTH printable and digital materials to help you easily differentiate instruction among your learners. Like this lesson? Check out t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Mitosis Cell Cycle Activity
Teaching your students about mitosis? This lesson details how a cell divides in a way your students can easily understand. Students will read through the science text to learn the phases of cell division ( interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis ). Then, they will answer comprehension questions and complete a graphic organizer to sequence a cell's cycle during mitosis. This lesson includes printable worksheets and a digital Google Slide file to allow easy differentiation in your classroom. Like thi
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-4
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Ecology ecological succession habitats webquest 6 7 8 grade jr high TX TEKS
This webquest covers ecosystems, habitats, microhabitats, ecological succession, primary and secondary succession, and biodiversity. This engaging lesson will support your ecology / ecosystems unit and will help your students prepare for standardized tests by mastering the key concepts surrounding ecology. Full teacher keys are included. I use this webquest as a fun review at the end of my ecology unit. Designed to specifically cover Texas TEKS 7.10A, 7.10B, and 8.11C. Although created to alig
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6th - 8th
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Topographic Mapping Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Map Reading Activity
This lesson goes over how topographical maps are constructed, what their symbols mean, and what we use these maps for. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The map reading activity gives a students a simple topographic map that they have to answer questions by interpreting the map. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- topography
- contour lines
- contour intervals
- index contours
- scal
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4th - 8th
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