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7th grade close reading laboratories for International Baccalaureate
Saving Fred First Day of School Science Lab
The Scientific Method Graphic rubric link does NOT work in the package so here is a working link to the Scientific Method graphic rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6Jd9GqY-sfsdXrGGU0EQXBUPBsZAbXeCMeUqH10-Ts/copy This is a great team building activity that requires students to work in small groups and attempt to get Fred the gummy worm into the lifesaver using only 4 paperclips. This science lab requires students to collaborate, strategies, and embrace failure. Materials you will nee
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3rd - 7th
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Newton's Laws of Motion and Force of Motion and Energy MS-PS2-1. and MS-PS2-2.
Do you need to teach force and motion and Newton's three laws? Through these terrific labs, students will love learning about Newton's Laws and force and motion! Students will learn about colliding objects and the impact of a collision through investigation. This unit is complete for middle school NGSS, Force, and Motion. Students will love the crash lab, balloon car, and roller coaster! If you do the whole unit as suggested, it will take 14 days.This resource includes:an article on Newtonslide
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
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
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Gravity and the Solar System and Motions Within Galaxies MS ESS1-2
Do you need to teach about Gravity in the Solar System? Students will love these activities on gravity in the solar system. Students will make a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and in the solar system. Gravity and Inertia work together to keep the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the moons in orbit around their planets. Benefits of this Gravity and Inertia Unit:Standards-alignedengaging activitiesEasy to useThis Unit Includes:three pages of reading passagesc
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
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
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
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
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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
Plate Tectonics Activities and Seafloor Spreading - Earth's Changes
Do you want to teach about Earth's changes and Plate Tectonics? Students will learn about changes to the Earth's surface due to plate tectonic activity. This unit on plate tectonics for middle school includes a lab, reading passages on plate tectonics and seafloor spreading, and plate tectonics worksheets. This plate tectonics unit includes: Six pages of informational text QR code activities 14 interactive notebook flaps 11 response pages map work hands-on activities and labs lab pages quiz answ
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Weathering and Erosion Middle School Earth Science
This is an activity on weathering and erosion. It includes a lab, reading passages, and follow-up pages. Students will love the engaging lab on weathering! Students will see how the earth's processes like weathering and erosion have changed the surface of the Earth over time. This resource includes:informational text passages on weathering and erosiona lablab pagesFollow-up pagesanswer keysThis resource is designed to meet the standard for NGSS Earths Systems:MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Earth Science Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE
Save $$ with this Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE~~
A perfect way to incorporate reading skills into the content area.
Bundle includes Close Reading passages for:
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Rock Cycle
What is a Mineral
Identifying Minerals
Mineral Formation and Mining
SEVEN PASSAGES IN ALL
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Interactive Notebook Folding Activities for :
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous (individual) Rock Types (groups)
Grades:
4th - 8th
Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Transfer Activity MS-PS3-3 MS-PS3-4
This product will WOW your students and challenge them! This integrated week long activity has real life applications and is engaging, rigorous, fun and easy prep! Your students will master energy transfer after this activity!It’s NGSS aligned, it’s integrated, it’s a rigorous week long 5E and relatively easy prep! I also include 12 pages of very detailed notes, a key and my email if you have any questions. Read below for the details. The following concepts are included:-Energy -Kinetic Energy-P
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6th - 9th
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MYP Scientific Method Unit Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need for a fun and engaging unit on the scientific method. Throughout the unit students are exposed to various scientific tools in order to carry-out the scientific method. In addition to learning and applying the scientific method, students also have the opportunity to practice and review their graphing skills as well in order to graph and analyze data they gather during various lab experiments. The various activities in this bundle include both independe
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6th - 9th
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Forces Motion & Energy MS-PS2-2: 5E NGSS Activity Close Reading & Notes CER
This product will WOW your students and challenge them! It’s NGSS aligned, it’s a rigorous 2 day block period 5E and relatively easy prep! I also include 8 pages of very detailed notes, a key and my email if you have any questions. Read below for the details. The following concepts are included:-Energy -Kinetic Energy-Potential Energy-Energy Transfer-Momentum-Friction-Heat-Sound- Gravitational Potential Energy- Energy of Position and Motion-Chemical Potential Energy-Elastic EnergyNGSS Standards:
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS3-1
IB MYP Science Unit - Matter - G7 G8 Chemistry, Physical Science Complete BUNDLE
Be instantly ready to teach your MYP Middle School Science unit on Matter! All the work is done for you: Unit Planner, Lesson Slides, Experiments, Worksheets, Tests, Lab Reports, Reviews, Assessments, and more! This comprehensive BUNDLE is:All you need for a full 2 to 3-month unitEasy to use - the slideshows lead you through everythingInteractive - with varied activities (theory and practical) Complete - planning, teaching and assessments are all includedSave your time - it has never been easie
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7th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Scientific Method Lab Report Write-up Using Bouncy Balls (with MYP Criterion D)
This is a very fun, hands-on lab to help students go through the process of the scientific method and learn how to accurately write-up a lab report. This could be used as a summative assessment to a scientific method unit, a culminating activity at the end of the year, or as an introductory assessment or review at the beginning of the year depending on the grade level. The focus of the activity is for students to take three bouncy balls and conduct an experiment to see which ball will bounce
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6th - 9th
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Rates of Reaction Experiment - IB MYP Science Criteria B & C - Lesson & Template
Students will investigate a factor affecting the rate of reaction using readily available and cheap chemicals (baking soda and vinegar). Using the included slideshow, students will be well prepared to design and carry out their own chemistry experiment, and the templates will provide an easy way for Middle School / MYP students to correctly structure a lab report. Editable data tables are also included, along with links to instructional videos showing their use. Includes:Lesson presentation / s
Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Paper Airplane Scientific Method with STEM component (with MYP Criteria B & C)
This is a summative assessment that assesses the scientific method and the process of writing up a lab report using paper airplanes. This assessment can also be easily differentiated based on the level of your students. This activity allows for independent work and accountability, partner or small group collaboration, and whole class data sharing so everyone is involved.
This file includes the following:
--Student directions
--Teacher directions
--Rough draft template for the lab report-writ
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6th - 10th
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Human Sense Perception Experiment - Senses - Grade 7 MYP Science
This engaging stations activity, recommended for grade 7 Biology, will have your students working together to explore and test their own senses. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, station cutouts, as well as opportunities for reflection and extension.Get the Senses unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Want to try before you buy? Download the FREE F
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
This growing bundle includes every Science for Everyone experiment to date, as well as all future updates, bundled at 30% off! New experiments are added regularly, and I have dozens of them, so by purchasing early you can save a lot and continue to have access to all resources as I add them. Each experiment is designed to work with one or more of my MYP unit plans, recommended for grades 6-10, but can easily be adapted for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curricu
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6th - 10th
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Earth Science Rocks: Reading Passages, Interactive Notebook, & Lab
This Rocks Unit is a perfect way to incorporate reading skills into the content area.
Unit includes Close Reading passages for:
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Rock Cycle
Suggestions for use are included, and each passage includes quick check questions for comprehension assessment
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Interactive Notebook Activities
Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic Rocks (individual foldables as well as 2 different foldables for all
Grades:
4th - 8th
IB MYP Science Criterion B Designing a Lab Report - Step-by-Step Student Guide
Do you need to introduce or review writing IB MYP Science Criterion B lab reports with your Grade 7 or 8 (IB MYP Year 3) students? This engaging step-by-step Google Slide presentation will help your students understand how to design and write IB MYP experiment reports. Pear Deck (optional) is integrated into this lab guide to make it interactive, allowing the students to demonstrate their understanding and the teacher to use it as a formative assessment task. Suitable for both in-class and onli
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7th - 9th
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Reading a Recipe (It's a trick :)
Tired of your students not reading their recipes for lab? This helps to teach them a lesson in how important it is to read before they start. If they don't read the directions, they will do a little extra work, which never killed anyone before.Spoiler: In the directions, they only have to answer questions two and nine, but they'll probably answer them all! bwahahaha!
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7th - 12th
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Molecules, Compounds & Mixtures Lesson, Separation Experiments, Test MYP Science
Teach Molecules, Compounds and Mixtures to your Middle School Science students with this easy to use complete lesson and set of 6 separation experiments. Includes:Google slideshow lessonExperiment task cards with teacher and student instructions & observation sheetsPre-and-Post Assessment Graphic OrganizerMaking Thinking Visible group reflection sheetReview worksheet / test with answer key Videos with integrated quizzesConvers all content for Topic 6 of the IB MYP Science Matter Matters unit
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6th - 8th
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IB MYP Science Lab Report Guide for Years 1, 3, & 5
Here is a Laboratory Report Guide – your essential companion for mastering lab report writing in MYP Science. Crafted to support students and educators, the guide simplifies the art of composing lab reports, ensuring successful achievement of MYP Science Objectives.Even with the Task Specific Rubric, one of the challenges in lab report writing is meeting the MYP Science Criteria B and C objectives. So here is a guide the provides descriptions on what to write on each parts of the report and exam
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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