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Middle school informational text laboratories for homeschool
Structure & Functions 4th Grade Science Plant Animal Adaptations & Animal Senses
Do you need to teach Animal and Plant adaptations, structure, and function? Students will learn that animal and plant adaptations include internal and external structures and that each structure serves a specific function. They will also learn about animal adaptations and plant adaptations, including behavioral adaptations in animals. Students will be able to make a simple model (graphic organizer for this Included) to describe how animals receive information through their senses, process the in
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Climate Change & Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect Human Impact MS-ESS3-5.
Do you need to teach your students about climate change and global warming? Students will learn about human impact on climate change and global warming with these engaging activities. They will learn about the Greenhouse Effect. They will learn about the factors that have caused global temperatures to rise over the past century. They will learn about various contributing factors to climate change.✅ The Greenhouse Effect is necessary for our planet to stay at a healthy temperature, but too much c
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Weather Fronts and Air Masses and Air Pressure and Weather Maps MS-ESS2-5.
Do your students need to learn about masses, air pressure, and weather fronts? This unit on weather and climate will teach these concepts. This unit will help students understand the relationship of air pressure to weather changes. This resource covers warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, high pressure, low pressure, and storms. Students will love these engaging activities on air pressure, air masses, and weather fronts.This resource includes two complete units of study.The first is air
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Weather and Climate Patterns & Weather Graphs and Charts 3-ESS2-1. & 3-ESS2-2.
Weather and Climate for Third Grade Students will learn about weather patterns and make weather graphs and weather charts. They will learn about forecasting the weather based on patterns. Students will design a solution to protect against natural hazards like floods or mudslides. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS for 3rd Grade Weather and Climate.This resource aligns with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas of Weather and Climate, Natural Hazards, and Earth's Systems. This NGSS unit is com
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Eclipse Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activities MS-ESS1-1 Sun Earth and Moon System
Solar and lunar eclipses are interesting to learn about. Students will understand the reason for eclipses and how and when eclipses occur. Students will make a model of an eclipse and read an informational text passage on lunar and solar eclipses. Students will understand that the relationship between the Sun, moon, and Earth is the reason for eclipses. Students will love these varied activities on eclipses. This unit should take about three days to complete. MS-ESS1-1This resource includes:•Sug
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
The Rock Cycle and Earth's System for Recycling of Materials
The rock cycle is an example of how Earth's materials are continually recycled. Students will learn about rocks and minerals and will love these engaging activities on the rock cycle and Earth's materials. This is part of the science standard Earth's Materials and Systems. Students will learn about the rock cycle through hands-on labs and close reading activities.This middle school science resource includes:nonfiction text passages on the rock cycleresponse pages with text-dependent questionshan
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Eclipse & Seasons and Sun, Earth, and Moon and Moon Phases Activity MS-ESS1-1
Phases of the moon, seasons, and eclipses are all part of the Earth, Sun, and Moon System. Students will develop and use a model to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. The earth, moon, and sun systems interact to cause eclipses, phases of the moon, and seasons. This unit is fully aligned with NGSS MS-ESS1-1 ❤️Included in this unit on moon phases, seasons, and eclipses.a slide showphenomenahands-on labsfour pages of informational text passagesc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Chemical Reaction Activities with Pennies - Penny Science Lab - Oxidation
Are you looking for a really fun chemical reaction lab? You will love Chemical Reactions with Pennies! Chemical reactions are fun to study! These three labs using pennies for chemical reactions demonstrate many science concepts. An easy and exciting set of experiments that demonstrate chemical reactions and other science concepts! This resource includes three hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School Chemistry. The three lessons use easy-to-find materials such as pennie
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Plant and Animal Adaptations Structure and Function of Living Things - MS LS1-4
Plant and Animal Adaptations for Middle School Science - Students will learn about plant and animal structures that help them reproduce and survive. Students will learn about behavioral and structural adaptations in plants and animals. Aligns with NGSS MS-LS1-4.This resource includes:♻️ Suggested Schedule♻️ Lesson Plans♻️ Seven pages of informational text passages♻️ two slide shows♻️ strategic note-taking guide♻️ Flower dissecting lab♻️ response pages♻️ A true-false assessment♻️ answer keysTeach
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
Animal Groups Adaptations Animals Live in Groups to Help Them Survive 3rd Grade
Why do animals live in groups? Animal groups are sometimes formed to help animals survive. Animals live in groups for different reasons. Students will collect data and construct an argument to support claims about why animals live in groups. This includes a high-interest informational text passage with great comprehension questions! Parts of this resource can be used as a Distance Learning Packet. This resource addresses the third-grade NGSS 3-LS2-1This resource includes:a hands-on science acti
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
Habitats and Ecosystems - Animal and Plant Adaptations and Biodiversity
Students will learn about the diversity of life in different habitats! This engaging unit is designed to teach the NGSS standards for 2nd grade on Biodiversity. Students will sort animals by habitat and class while learning about the distribution of organisms across Earth. ❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀This Habitat unit includes: a slideshow on biodiversity and classes of animalsnonfiction articleslayered bookdata recording pagesresponse pages64 animal cardstwo task cards answer keysThe unit starts and ends with p
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Earthquake Activities Analyzing Maps and Designing Solutions to Reduce Impact
Do you want to teach upper elementary students about earthquakes?Students will analyze maps to learn about Earth's features. Students will compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. Students will love learning about Earthquakes and the science behind them. Includes over 90 pages and slides!This Earthquake resource includes:hands-on activitieslab pagesmap workinteractive notebook flapsfive pages of informational text passagescomprehension pagesa slide s
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Photosynthesis Activities & Photosynthesis Diagram Photosynthesis Lab Science
Students will learn about the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy into and out of organisms. Students will learn about photosynthesis and The Calvin Cycle. Students will be introduced to photosynthesis, the oxygen cycle, the carbon cycle, and the parts of a leaf. This is a great middle school science unit aligned with NGSS middle school science standards. ✅This resource includes:two labslab pages4 pages of informational textinteractive notebook flapsresponse p
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Layers of the Earth & Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-1 and MS-ESS2-1
Do you want to teach about Earth's Layers?Students will read rich scientific passages on the properties of the Layers of the Earth and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the composition of the Earth’s layers and how they affect changes on the Earth’s surface. This resource is aligned with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth Materials and Systems and The Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. This resource includes:four pages of informational text articles on layers of the
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Fall Leaf Experiment - Photosynthesis - Seasons - Autumn Science Investigation
This is a great fall science activity. This fall experiment will explore why Leaves change color in the fall. Hint: It has to do with photosynthesis! The hands-on lab will demonstrate that green deciduous leaves have other pigments hidden within. Following the simple directions, students will see the other colors within a leaf appear. This is a really fun and easy experiment to do with simple household materials. The results are dramatic and exciting. ♻️ALSO INCLUDED:This resource also has a CLO
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
2nd Grade Science Curriculum NGSS Full Year Bundle Science Lessons & Worksheet
This second-grade NGSS bundle has resources for the whole year! All standards for second-grade NGSS are addressed. This includes great 2nd-grade science activities and labs. Students will love these exciting activities! Save 20% on this huge second-grade NGSS bundle thatcovers ALL the standards for 2nd grade NGSS. This resource bundles together resources that meet the standards for NGSS physical, Life, and Earth and Sciences and also the Engineering standards for NGSS k-2. This resource includ
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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6th Grade Science Arizona Science Standards Full Year Science Lessons and Labs
This bundle is for the Arizona Science Standards for 6th Grade. This resource covers all the standards for Arizona Science 6th Grade. Arizona has a specific set of standards that align with the resources I have included. Each standard is addressed by one or more resources. Based on the Arizona Science Standards for 6th grade. Save 20% by purchasing this bundle.Included in this bundle:•Slide Shows•Lesson Plans•Reading Passages•Labs•Lab Pages•Response Pages•Interactive Notebook Flaps•Assessments i
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Grades:
6th
Types:
Owls Science Investigation BUNDLE Owl Pellet Dissection & Reading Comprehension
This bundle includes an interactive reading comprehension book about owls and an owl pellet lab journal. They include both printable and digital activities.OWLS INTERACTIVE READING COMPREHENSIONThis is a nonfiction reading activity about owls. It combines a high interest topic with reading comprehension. Students will practice determining main idea, using context clues and text features, and understanding new vocabulary. This interactive activity is a great way to integrate science into your rea
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
Water on Earth and Water Cycle - Where is Water Found on Earth
Water is found on Earth in different places, and it can be solid or liquid. Students will love these engaging hands-on and close reading activities to teach them about Earth’s water, where it is found, and what forms it takes. Great for second-grade science, Water on Earth. This resource includes:lesson plansgathering evidence nonfiction articlesresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsQR codeshands-on inquiry-based labsrecording pagestask cards with sorting activitiesTeachers Love this Science U
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
Simple Science Experiments - Elephant Toothpaste! Interactive Flip Book
Get ready to WOW your students with this simple yet highly engaging science experiment. Students will explore changing states of matter as a liquid magically transforms into foam right before their eyes!
Elephant Toothpaste! introduces students to two key concepts of physical science-that liquids are a state of matter and that each state of matter has its own identifiable properties. Students will also witness a chemical exothermic reaction - aka "heat".
Students communicate their observat
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Fast and Slow Earth Changes & Engineering Activity to Protect Against Mudslides
Fast and Slow Changes on Earth Unit. This is a perfect resource for teaching about Earth Science and fast and slow changes to the Earth. Students will learn about fast changes like earthquakes and volcanoes and slow changes like weathering and erosion. Students will engineer a way to prevent a change to Earth like a mudslide. Aligned with Second Grade Science NGSS and Utah SEEd. ⛰ ❄️ ⚠️This resource is designed to address NGSS Earth's Systems and Earth's Place in the Universe for 2nd-grade stand
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-1
Plate Tectonics - Changes to the Earth's Surface - Earth's Features
Plate tectonic activities are engaging for students! This HUGE integrated unit combines close reading of nonfiction passages on plate tectonics and changes to Earth's surface with a hands-on lab. This unit also includes plate tectonics worksheets. Landscapes on Earth have changed over time! We know this because of the study of plate tectonics. This resource is full of interesting activities! Perfect for Upper Elementary Students.This unit includes: a hands-on lab follow-up pages QR code Researc
Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Owl Pellet Lab With Nonfiction Text NGSS 4-LS1-1 and 5-LS2-1
Owl Pellet Lab: Students will be engaged with this hands-on Owl Pellet lab and an informational text article on owls. Students will learn about owl adaptations and behavior. They will learn about how owls fit into the ecosystem. This resource includes a 5 E Inquiry based hands-on lesson on owl pellets, a several day CLOSE reading lesson using informational text, a 3 page informational text article, folds for interactive notebooks and worksheets for both the pellet lesson and the Informational te
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
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