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High school basic principles literature circles for GATE
Genes, DNA, Chromosomes Article
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genes, DNA, and chromosomes - their structures functions within the cell and within the body. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Genes, Alleles, Phenotypes, Genotypes Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis reading comprehension explores genetic This article explores genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application to a genetic unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses ques
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities
This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align
Grades:
5th - 9th
Excretory System Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Excretory System The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforce
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Severe Weather: Storms Reading Comprehensions
This is a collection of five severe weather storm reading comprehensions: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Winter Storms and Floods. The articles are written in friendly and engaging language. Each article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. Each article also includes a diagram of how the storm forms and of the storm in action. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement. I also l
Grades:
5th - 9th
ACT Science Practice Chromosomes and Inheritability Worksheet
I wrote this practice passage as like the ACT practice passages are for Science Section. I catered it towards my current unit in Biology on Genetics- specifically chromosomes, inheritability and meiosis. The answer key and some ACT Science tricks are included on the last pages. The blue star is only on the preview file. The original download file you get with purchase is simply the document without any stars on it.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Nature versus Nurture Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article explores the genetic controversy of Nature versus Nature -are our physical and personality traits determined by our genes or our environment? This question has been a long-questioned controversy, very important in the topic of genetics. It is also a topic important in the 7th-grade science essential standards. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The arti
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Creating Graphs of Data Quizzes
This document has 2 quizzes included. One is at a lower cognitive level than the other to allow for differentiation or 2 different quizzes as students get better at graphing.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Graphing Practice Bundle
A Cell Story
Do you want to increase creative writing in the science classroom? Not sure how to do that when you are teaching about cells? Look no further! This booklet lesson not only includes major cell vocabulary, but it also encourages writing and allows students to get creative! Includes rubric, instructions, and example booklet.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Measurement Challenges - Gifted / Differentiation
These "Measurement Challenges" can be used for science centers and/or for enrichment for gifted students. The challenges include units of measurements that are not often used and other ideas that might not have been covered in the regular curriculum. The challenges are ideas for projects, but the product is not specifically specified. Students can choose how they'd like to present their work. A work log is included, which has students document how they are progressing in their projects and us
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Matter/Basic Chemistry Unit- Part 10
This is basic matter and chemistry information. Each part is a couple days to a week long worth of activities. Students can use this as a flipped classroom lesson.
These can be adapted from 4th-9th grade I would say since science depending on state will hit many of these terms for state testing. Adapt to fit your kiddos. Don't forget to come back to see the other parts to create a full unit!
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Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
An Apple (A fluency of ideas center)
This is a brain station designed to gain a fluency of ideas. Cut out apples and glue to Popsicle sticks. Have students record their answers on paper or apples.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
The Great Orbital Escape
Use this resource during Astronomy to help students discover the idea behind orbits and revolutions. This resource is aligned with NGSS and can be used during the Explore phase of the Astronomy Unit. This lab requires some supplies such as water balloons, string, eye hooks, tennis balls, ping pong balls, and bouncy balls, although the materials can be altered to what you may already have in your classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Properties of Matter Choice Menu
Let your students show their creative side with this choice menu. It's great for gifted and talented kids! This can also be used as a center where the students only choose one of the menu options.The menu has options for the following topics:Elements and CompoundsMetals, Non-Metals, and MetalloidsDensity
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Understanding the Atom Study Guide Worksheet
One page editable worksheet can be used as a preview, review, assessment, etc. Define-Matter, Atom, Nucleus, Proton, Neutron, Electron, Spectral Line, Energy Level, Electron Cloud, Element, Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotope, Average Atomic Mass, Ion.Understanding Concepts1) Illustrate an atom. Include protons, electrons, and neutrons. 2) Compare the mass, location, and charge of the three basic particles of an atom. 3) List Dalton’s three observations. 4) Illustrate Thomson’s, Rutherford’s, an
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Freebie! The Disappearing Dog Dilemma novel study
Save time and energy with The Disappearing Dog Dilemma novel study teacher pack. Pack contains 21 printable graphic organizers, projects and pre-reading activities plus a 102 page .PDF to teach vocabulary, figurative language, making inferences and predictions, discussion questions, journaling prompts.
An additional set of 27 worksheets are included that feature the text and questions from all elevls of Bloom's taxonomy. Red is for students needing more support; blue for those needing less.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Implications of the Drake Equation
Created by SETI scientist Frank Drake, the Drake Equation is a hypothetical determination of the number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy capable of communicating with Earth. Each of the eight variables in the equation have interesting implications. Originally designed as a note taking exercise, this lesson plan has numerous links to the sciences and the humanities.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lighten up!
Uncover the science behind how we light our world! A fascinating introduction to some common lighting technologies, including LEDs, fluorescent bulbs, neon light and more.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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