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Science Common Core W.7.1b resources
Endangered Animals Brochure Research Project with Rubric
Endangered Animals Brochure Project with Rubric. Use as a research project for Life Science or to go with the book The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John. Includes research report assignment and rubric. Students must take on the role of an endangered African animal protection activist working to save endangered animals. Student task is to write and create a brochure for the public to inform them of the dire need to preserve the endangered species that he or she chose to advocate. The brochure mu
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5th - 8th
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Text Dependent Opinion Writing Text Based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Mars
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these differentiated paired passages, mentor texts, and writing prompts that are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Both articles have been updated for 2024. One article is a first-person reflection on space flight by an author who grew up in Florida during the Space Shuttle era. The second article is informational, explaining what NASA is doing to get ready for a Mars mission. During close reading, your students pick
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Opinion or Persuasive Writing Bundle, Text Dependent Writing, Easel
Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource
Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom! Uncover the amazing phenomena of whale evolution through this captivating two-part activity that seamlessly integrates science and ELA standards. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this exploration is designed to span two to three class periods.Part One -
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel Guide
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel GuideAn Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team | BESTSELLER This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyVocabulary Activities Text-to-self questionsExtension Resources:- Map- Videos - Cave formations and locations - Documentary This resource is great for: Teaching about non-fiction science textTeaching about problem solvingTeaching social studies Literacy centers
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5th - 8th
Endangered Animals Infographic - Endangered Species Project with Google Slides
Are you looking for an endangered animal project that allows for creativity while teaching students how to research and organize information? This Low Prep endangered animal infographic includes a how-to video walking students through the process, a Google slide template with icons, and a rubric. There is also an example of an informative essay on an endangered species along with rubrics for the written essay and an oral presentation.Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready
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5th - 8th
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5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
THE MISSING GATOR OF GUMBO LIMBO Quick Chapter Quizzes and more
Focusing on the environment, for this outstanding, easy to read novel by Jean Craighead George - here are Quick Quizzes for each chapter - use like exit tickets. WITH ANSWER KEYS.Quiz styles vary - cause/effect, true/false, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, etcSee the preview for a breakdown of style and number of questions for the quizzes. Four sample quizzes are in the preview also.The unit includes character logs for both main characters and minor ones as well. A word search for names in
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5th - 9th
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Argumentative Essay Writing for Middle School - Opinion and Persuasive
Persuasive essays and opinion writing can be tough, but your students will be engaged with this no prep essay about dogs! These activities include an informational text, pre-writing activities, graphic organizers , and more to help your students with essay writing. Engage your students with this comprehensive persuasive writing assignment!⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Students will read the passage
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4th - 7th
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Write Evidence to Support a Claim in Science
How many times have you asked students to support their claim in science and it falls flat? Me too, friend, me too. That’s when I realized, students sometimes need help with the specific language needed to create evidence that supports their claim! If you teach claim, evidence, and reasoning in science, your students will find this resource so helpful! Using an experiment and data table, your students will learn five ways to find solid evidence to support their claim in science. Follow up with
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer - Persuasive Essay Dog Themed
Captivate students with this persuasive writing unit! They will beg you to start as they read the passage (or research) about the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. They will then choose which breed they would rather own, and write an opinion essay to convince the reader which dog is better! No prep for you and easy to implement in your classroom.⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Check out the
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4th - 7th
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Science Morning Work Prompts
This set includes 10 weeks of daily thought-provoking science journal prompts. These prompts are a great way to integrate science, math, research skills, and writing. Your download will include a PowerPoint presentation of prompts and an answer key. Try out 1 week free! The preview includes all of week #1!I like using these prompts as "welcome work" when students first come in to class, but there are many other ways you could incorporate these prompts: science centers, homework, early finishers,
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4th - 8th
2022 - Grade 7 Ontario Science Unit Workbook - Interactions - Environment + PPT
This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 7 science curriculum (environmental interactions) by studying the difference between biotic and abiotic elements, analyzing various cycles on Earth, and determining pollution's effect on our climate and vegetation, among other expectations. I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because the content is often very dry and bland. Most books get straight to the point and l
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7th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Grade 7 Ontario Science Unit Workbook Bundle | New Curriculum
Dog Breed Opinion Writing and Graphic Organizers with Reading Passages BUNDLE
Persuasive writing and opinion writing can be tough, but your students will be engaged with this no prep essay about dogs! These activities include an informational text, pre-writing activities, graphic organizers , and more to help your students with essay writing. Engage your students with this comprehensive persuasive writing assignment!This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Students will read the passage (or research) about the dog breeds. They
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4th - 7th
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Science CER Writing Templates
Need a simple, ready to use, easy to understand CER template for your middle or high school students to use during their next lab or investigation? Look no further! This set includes 8 different templates which are scaffolded in a variety of ways. Like some parts but want to make them your own? Editable pieces are included!This includes multiple non-editable PDFs that can be printed, or used with a PDF tool to add text boxes and make digital if needed. This also includes an editable Word Documen
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6th - 9th
Research Simulation Task- Science Related Task
Using CommonLit as a source, the two articles use evidence to support how the sun is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. Due to the fact that NJSLA uses 3 sources, one of which is a multi-media source for essay writing, students will review two texts and a short video which is linked onto the document to analyze and compose a 4 paragraph essay. In this purchase, you will receive: 1. Essay Prompt and deconstruction of that prompt2. Detailed outline as a scaffold for students3. Graphic
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4th - 7th
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Multi-Subject R.A.C.E. Response Templates: Everything students need on 1 page!
Give your students a checklist, anchor chart, and transition phrases for citing evidence and elaborating all right next to the area they'll write their R.A.C.E. response! These ultra-supportive templates allow for lots of student independence when writing R.A.C.E. responses for E.L.A., Science, and Social Studies!The templates feature:A space for writing the question-- I find this is best done as a class instead of already printed for them!A space to circle whether the question will require an i
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4th - 12th
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Speed, Velocity and Acceleration: STEM Activity
STEM Activity, problem-solving, calculate speed, MS-PS2.A, Forces and Motion, 43-page activity packet, wind-powered racer, Engineering, middle school science, google slides. digital product------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for purchasing this NGSS aligned resource “Wind Powered Racer”. This STEAM-based resource includes information and activities, which cover the core ideas from PS2.A: Forces an
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Preventing The Spread of Zombie Germs!
Students in grades 5 through 8 can actually measure the effectiveness of hand washing in a scientifically controlled way. Students identify variables, complete data tables, graph results and analyze their data. Teachers will need access to a black light and a small drop of glow in the dark paint. Kids really enjoy this activity and it utilizes many Common Core skills.
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5th - 8th
Log Question: Daily Questions or Bell Ringer Worksheet Template
We always need to determine whether or not the students understand the material that we cover in class. You can put a question on the board either as a pre-assessment (about the lesson you are about to teach) or as an informal assessment about a previous lesson. For example, "List and describe the three major rock types."The students can fill out this worksheet every day as the bells rings or as they walk into your classroom. This allows them to have something to work on when they arrive and it'
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
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Also included in: Earth Science Large Bundle of 33 Activities, Labs and Worksheets
Elements 89-118 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements, including all Lanthanides and Actinides:89 - Actinium ( Ac )90 - Thorium ( Th )91 - Protactinium ( Pa )92 - Uranium ( U )93 - Neptunium ( Np )94 - Plutonium ( Pu )95 - Americium ( Am )96 - Curium ( Cm )97 - Berkelium ( Bk )98 - Californium ( Cf )99 - Einsteinium ( Es )100 - Fermium ( Fm )101 - Mendelevium ( Md )102 - Nobelium ( No )103 - Lawrencium ( Lr )104 - Rutherfordium ( Rf )105 - Dubnium ( Db )106 - Seaborgiu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science R.A.C.E. Response: Everything students need on one page!
Give your students a checklist, anchor chart, and transition phrases for citing evidence and elaborating all right next to the area they'll write their R.A.C.E. response! This ultra-supportive template allows for lots of student independence.The template features:A space for writing the question-- I find this is best done as a class instead of already printed for them!A space to circle whether the question will require an informative or argumentative responseAn anchor chart that features each pa
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4th - 12th
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Elements 1-10 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements:1 - Hydrogen ( H )2 - Helium ( He )3 - Lithium ( Li )4 - Beryllium ( Be )5 - Boron ( B )6 - Carbon ( C )7 - Nitrogen ( N )8 - Oxygen ( O )9 - Fluorine ( F )10 - Neon ( Ne )Each element has a story about its discovery and offers something unique to the scientific world. Who discovered it? How did it get its name? How did we study it? Is it dangerous? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and c
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elements 71-88 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements, including all Lanthanides and Actinides:71 - Lutetium ( Lu )72 - Hafnium ( Hf )73 - Tantalum ( Ta )74 - Tungsten ( W )75 - Rhenium ( Re )76 - Osmium ( Os )77 - Iridium ( Ir )78 - Platinum ( Pt )79 - Gold ( Au )80 - Mercury ( Hg )81 - Thallium ( Tl )82 - Lead ( Pb )83 - Bismuth ( Bi )84 - Polonium ( Po )85 - Astatine ( At )86 - Radon ( Rn )87 - Francium ( Fr )88 - Radium ( Ra )Each element has a story about its disc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elements 57-70 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements:57 - Lanthanum ( La )58 - Cerium ( Ce )59 - Praseodymium ( Pr )60 - Neodymium ( Nd )61 - Promethium ( Pm )62 - Samarium ( Sm )63 - Europium ( Eu )64 - Gadolinium ( Gd )65 - Terbium ( Tb )66 - Dysprosium ( Dy )67 - Holmium ( Ho )68 - Erbium ( Er )69 - Thulium ( Tm )70 - Ytterbium ( Yb )Each element has a story about its discovery and offers something unique to the scientific world. Who discovered it? How did it get i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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