8th grade Halloween science resources for Easel Activities

Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle

Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Back to School, General Science, Science

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-4

, MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment

Created by

Science Spot

These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: Scientific Method Activities Bundle: Skittles/ Gummy Bears Experiments & More

Scientific Method Worksheets

Created by

CrazyScienceLady

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

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, RST.6-8.6

Also included in: Life Science Bundle

Plant and Animal Cell Organelles and Structures Worksheets

Created by

Science from the South

Do you need a set of differentiated cells worksheets for teaching or assessing your students about organelles of the plant and organelles of the animal cell? The plant and animal cell activities in this download will help your middle school or high school students organize information about the structure and function of the various parts of plant and animal cells. You can use one of the worksheets to speed up learning about cells for your kids at home as part of distance learning or in the class

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

Also included in: Plant and Animal Cells Bundle of Activities and Assessments with Differentiation

Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration No Textbook No Problem!

Created by

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Are you trying to teach about photosynthesis and cellular respiration but don't have a textbook to follow? No textbook- no problem!Included in this product are:1) 2 original informational texts and questions about photosynthesis and cellular respiration,2) a photosynthesis science notebook activity, including a modified version,3) a cellular respiration notebook activity, including a modified version,4) two graphic organizers for comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration.This product no

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-6

Editable Coco Movie Guide Spanish Day of the Dead Worksheet día de los muertos

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

This Spanish Coco movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Coco in Spanish class. It would be perfect for Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, as well as a Spanish family unit. The differentiated options of this Coco film guide mean you could use variations of this one editable Google Coco movie guide with all levels of Spanish you teach.⭐ Upgrade to the Movie Guide Bundle for the best deal! ⭐ What's Included in this Editable Coco Movie Guide⭐ Page 1 - character des

Subjects:

Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: El Día de Muertos Day of the Dead BUNDLE for Spanish class El Día de los Muertos

Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

NGSS:

MS-LS4-6

Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT

Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set

Created by

Captivate Science

Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Posters

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!

Plate Tectonics - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Created by

Earth Sciences, General Science, Science

Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Guided Reading Books

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, HS-ESS2-3

, HS-ESS2-1

Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle

Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math

Created by

Science Spot

Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: Scientific Method Activities Bundle: Skittles/ Gummy Bears Experiments & More

Carrying Capacity & Limiting Factors - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Created by

Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

The Water Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Created by

Close Reading, General Science, Reading Strategies

Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-4

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1

Created by

Flying Colors Science

Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-1

, HS-ESS3-3

, HS-ESS3-1

, MS-ESS3-4

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School EARTH SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle with ASTRONOMY

Monster Classification with a Dichotomous Key (Distance Learning & Google C.)

Created by

Science Teaching Junkie Inc

Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!In this product, students are given the task of identifying some monsters from a nearby planet that have recently been classified by a group of scientists. Students will identify 16 different monsters based on their physical characteristics using the provided dichotomous key. A teacher answer key is also provided.CONNECT WITH ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:InstagramFacebookPinterest©20

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: Custom Bundle for Suzanne S.

Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation

Created by

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practiceStudents will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the co

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Article Worksheet Set PRINT and GOOGLE

Created by

Flying Colors Science

Three different readings are included, each with their own corresponding worksheet!Photosynthesis - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of photosynthesis, including the reactants and products, chloroplast, and chlorophyll. Cellular Respiration - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of cellular respiration, including the reactants and products and the mitochondria. Photosynthesis/Respiration Relationship - This text and worksheet focus on the cyclical nature of photosynthesis and

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, HS-LS1-5

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS1-6

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Back to School Science Activities for Middle School

Created by

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge

Subjects:

Back to School, Gifted and Talented, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities

Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science

Kinetic & Potential Energy Practice Worksheets

Created by

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Review Kinetic and Potential Energy with this easy to use and check worksheet covering identifying points and solving equations. This resource includes 5 pages of student practice. 3 pages where students identify points (highest amount of kinetic energy, potential energy is decreasing, etc.)2 pages where students will solve using the kinetic and potential energy equationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It pr

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

NGSS:

MS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-1

Also included in: Energy & Work Unit

STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball

Created by

StudentSavvy

STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges Year Curriculum End of the Year Spring Summer

Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonding and Covalent Bonding Activities and Worksheets

Created by

CrazyScienceLady

This download contains a 25 page STUDENT WORKBOOK! It's a book. You can highlight. There are notes. You can draw. There is practice (LOTS of practice!) There are explanations, examples, activities, a project, review, and everything you EVER wanted when teaching chemical bonds in physical science! Please, PLEASE see the preview. It shows almost all student pages of the workbook. The workbook includes:1. Overview of bonding, why it occurs, how it occurs, types of bonds2. What is a chemical formula

Subjects:

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

8th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Homework

Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum

Biodiversity - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Created by

Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types: