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Science Common Core W.8.1c resources
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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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
Go-to-Guide for Teaching CERs - Claim, Evidence, Reasoning - Multiple Resources
Do your students struggle with CERs? You aren't alone. This product gives you the tools you need to help your students understand the difference between the claim, evidence, and reasoning. Use this resource in class or online using Google Slides™. This Product Contains Multiple Resources: 1 handout for your student's interactive notebook that explains the components of an argument (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) 3 Sample Arguments to help students identify the claim, evidence, and reasonin
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5th - 11th
Also included in: CAST (CA Science Test) Skills Review Bundle
Nature Walk Logs & Writing Activities: Science, Animals, Scavenger Hunt
Nature Walk Logs & Writing Activities: Science, Animals, Scavenger HuntThis nature walk log resource includes writing activities, logs, scavenger hunt type activities, colorful and black and white pages, cover pages, coloring pages and more! Have the students find specific items, log details, reflect and write about their experiences.Sizes Options: FULL PAGE & small booklet/card sizeA perfect option for in-class, distance learning, and at-home learning.Do you want to have your students
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3rd - 12th
Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson Plan
My go-to lesson plan for teaching claims, evidence, and reasoning, this lesson compares making an argument to riding a rollercoaster. ---**Note**This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:Brainstorming and Outlining Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)Organization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan---Each part - claims, evidence, and reasoning - is a different step to the process of strapping your reader in and keeping t
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5th - 12th
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I Know Who I Am, Do You? Workbook #2
This product is the second of three workbooks that are designed to help students in high school/secondary school learn how to make effective decisions through the lens of their culture. With a focus on examples across the African and Caribbean Diaspora, "I Know Who I Am, Do You?" workbook series provides a window into self and community through personal and social activities. The activities provided range from writing assignments to art pieces to the use of digital tools that help Black/African/
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8th - 10th
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Abiotic and Biotic Factors, Ecology, & Biome 30 Day Quick Write Bell Ringers
This is 30 different quick write topics for science class that is primarily geared towards middle school (7-8) however there are many topics that may be applicable for grades 6th and 9th. I am using this as a warm up, but can be used for an exit ticket or for daily homework.
It includes a variety of topics covered within an ecology unit including, abiotic and biotic factors, food web, energy pyramid, adaptaions, and biomes. This is a great way to meet common core by having students practice wri
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6th - 9th
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Counterargument Lesson Plan
One of the most challenging argumentative techniques to teach, this lesson plan addresses the most common pitfalls students have while crafting counterarguments. It includes a scaffolded, easy-to-differentiate handout along with a detailed lesson plan and slides to help your students go from defining a counterargument to applying it in their own writing within a class period. ---**Note**This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:Organization and Structure Bundle (for
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5th - 12th
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Deductive & Inductive Reasoning PowerPoint
This is a collection of several different sources as well as some information of my own which I used to teach the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning to my middle-schoolers. It makes sense of a fairly confusing topic! It includes the short story, "A Secret for Two" by Quentin Reynolds, as an application.
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7th - 12th
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Science Quick Writes Set 1 for Grades 5-9
This is 30 different quick write topics for science class that is primarily geared towards middle school (7-8) however there are many topics that may be applicable for grades 5th, 6th, and 9th.
It includes a variety of topics covered within the first 6 weeks of the school year including expectations, lab safety, force & motion, and an introduction to biology. This is a great way to meet common core by having students practice writing, defending their answers, and comparing with real life s
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5th - 9th
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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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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
Isaac Newton: The Laws of Motion and Gravitation - A Study Guide for gardes 8-12
Discover the genius of Isaac Newton with this in-depth study guide, crafted for students aged 13-17 (Grades 8-12). This guide takes learners on an exploratory journey through Newton's life, his groundbreaking discoveries in gravity and motion, and the development of calculus. Featuring engaging timelines, insightful explanations of the laws of motion and gravitation, and Newton's most famous quotes, this product makes complex concepts accessible and fascinating. It's an essential resource for ed
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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Elements 37-56 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements:37 - Rubidium ( Rb )38 - Strontium ( Sr )39 - Yttrium ( Y )40 - Zirconium ( Zr )41 - Niobium ( Nb )42 - Molybdenum ( Mo )43 - Technetium ( Tc )44 - Ruthenium ( Ru )45 - Rhodium ( Rh )46 - Palladium ( Pd )47 - Silver ( Ag )48 - Cadmium ( Cd )49 - Indium ( In )50 - Tin ( Sn )51 - Antimony ( Sb )52 - Tellurium ( Te )53 - Iodine ( I )54 - Xenon ( Xe )55 - Cesium ( Cs )56 - Barium ( Ba )Each element has a story about its
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elements 21-36 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements:21 - Scandium ( Sc )22 - Titanium ( Ti )23 - Vanadium ( V )24 - Chromium ( Cr )25 - Manganese ( Mn )26 - Iron ( Fe )27 - Cobalt ( Co )28 - Nickel ( Ni )29 - Copper ( Cu )30 - Zinc ( Zn )31 - Gallium ( Ga )32 - Germanium ( Ge )33 - Arsenic ( As )34 - Selenium ( Se )35 - Bromine ( Br )36 - Krypton ( Kr )Each element has a story about its discovery and offers something unique to the scientific world. Who discovered it?
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elements 11-20 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key, 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements:11 - Sodium ( Na )12 - Magnesium ( Mg )13 - Aluminum ( Al )14 - Silicon ( Si )15 - Phosphorus ( P )16 - Sulfur ( S )17 - Chlorine ( Cl )18 - Argon ( Ar )19 - Potassium ( K )20 - Calcium ( Ca )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 t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science Experiment Lab Report Template Differentiated
The perfect scientific method lab report template for children of all ages and levels! Great resource to encourage critical thinking and evidence based writing at ALL levels within the scientific method framework. This product provides scaffolded support for English language learners or students with special needs. This product is separated for children at three different educational levels. The first set is ink and printer friendly and can easily print double sided to function as a full lab rep
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K - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, K-PS3-1
, 5-ESS2-2
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Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Articles - 1: Goblin Sharks - MAGNIFICENT or MONSTROUS? - Fact & Opinion
READING & WRITING - ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP ................................................................... FOCUS: FACT & OPINIONTEXT"MAGNIFICENT OR MONSTROUS" is a nonfiction ARTICLE ABOUT goblin sharks. These are rare deep-sea sharks called living fossils. Goblin sharks have a perfect blend of incredibly cool ADAPTATIONS and hideous APPEARANCE traits, making this an ideal article for FACT & OPINION......................................................TOPICS APPROP
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Articles - 12: POEMS, ARTICLES & NARRATIVES - BUNDLE II - PDF & ONLINE
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Genetics 20 Day Quick Write Bell Ringer
This bundle is 4 weeks (20 days) worth of quick writes for you to use as an introduction to a lesson as a warm up or as an exit ticket to determine how well the students comprehended the lesson. It contains a variety of different genetic topics for quick writes that cover genes, traits, genotype, phenotype, adaptations and natural selection. I am using this for 7th grade, but if your curriculum requires you to teach it in different grades it can probably be used for 6th through 10th. It focuses
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