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Science Common Core W.8.1d resources
Common Core: Formal vs. Informal Writing Style (Student Practice and Rubric)
*This resource can be used in conjunction with our free "Formal vs Informal Writing (PowerPoint)"Common Core State Standards Basis: CCSS writing standards in History, Science, and Technology, introduce establishing and maintaining a formal writing style in the 6th grade (WHST.6-8.1.d). The correlating English Language Arts writing standard for establishing and maintaining a formal writing style is also introduce in 6th grade. The CCSS then calls for the continued development and refinement of
Grades:
6th - 9th
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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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
NGSS:
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
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
Carbon Informative Essay
Climate change and carbon emissions are huge topics of discussion at the moment. There is a lot of misinformation and varied opinions about these topics. It is essential to find the difference between facts and opinions regarding these scientific debates. Your job is to act as a neutral party, someone without an opinion, to explain what carbon emissions are and how it affects Earth.
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7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Reading and Writing Strategies: Learn how to Write an Essay: Who Owns the Moon?
Students will learn how to write an essay by examining a short article about the ownership of the moon answering the essential question: Who owns the moon?
Here is what is in the packet:
1. A short article about the ownership of the moon.
Here is a sample of the article: Land on the moon is for sale! You to can purchase a piece of the moon for a mere 20 dollars an acre or for 25 dollars if you want the mineral rights. Dennis Hope a bar owner and business man says he exploited a loophole i
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7th - 9th
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give bees a chance, BEES, Earth Day, after state testing middle school
give bees a chance, BEES, Earth Day, after state testing middle school This infographic on Bees is designed to spark curiosity and inspire environmental stewardship among students, making it an essential addition to any Earth Day curriculum. Get ready to create a buzz in your classroom and empower your students to make a difference for our planet!❤️THIS IS PART OF A BUNDLE. CLICK HERE ❤️INFOGRAPHIC GOOGLE SLIDES (INTERACTIVE OR PRINT)INFOGRAPHIC for Middle School, High School, College, or Univer
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: I can help the earth, Earth Day, help the earth Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Lights! Camera! Action! Unit Plan
This 152-page bundle includes five different resources, where students will research, design, write, and evaluate.Learning intentions are planned alongside the 2014 National Curriculum of England, but CCSS and NGSS standards from the United States are provided where appropriate.This pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on digital platforms by clicking th
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities 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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
6-8th Grade Argument Writing Rubric (ELA, history, science)
Use this 8th grade Argument writing rubric to assess your students' argumentative essays for ELA, history, or science. Adaptable for 6th-8th grade middle school student writing to align with CCSS. Give a copy to your students to help them self-assess during the writing process!
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6th - 8th
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Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Environmental Issues
Get your middle/high school students thinking and speaking with our newest thought-provoking no prep debates on the topic of environmental issues.Our debate packages encourage critical thinking and allow students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints. Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gat
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan - Infographic Background Brief
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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6th - 9th
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2022 Winter Olympics STEM/Tech Activity
In this lesson, students will create a new olympic sport. Students must first brainstorm their sport and answer a series of questions. Then, they will create a prototype of their playing field along with the items needed. Then, they will create their tools and playing field along with a comprehensive rulebook for their sport. Next, they will create their own country to represent at the sports. Their country should have a name, flag and motto. Finally, students will create medals to handout to th
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
Amplify Science- Force and Motion Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a 3-page word document that is a supplement to the "Force and Motion" unit as part of Amplify Science curriculum, specifically for Lesson 3.4- "Reasoning About the Pod's Motion" and Lesson 4.3- "Generating an Argument". It contains all the evidence card descriptions, relevant key concepts, a detailed "checklist" outline, and two writing samples for both argumentative responses that I wrote. It can be used as a scaffold for specific students or given to every
Math in Mesopotamia
Math in Mesopotamia is a rich cross-curricular or thematic unit resource introducing students to early Babylonian mathematics through the 1942 archaeological discovery of the Plimpton 322 tablet. PLEASE NOTE: This is introductory pricing. The price will go up soon!The Plimpton 322 tablet showcases Pythagorean triplets, mathematics not believed used until later in history. The tablet's discovery reveals that the Babylonians were far more advanced in their mathematical thinking and application tha
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Math With Art
Darwin's Delights Explanation Writing: Changes in an Organism Over Time
Students choose an organism to research before writing an explanation text about how it has made adaptations based on Darwin’s theory of natural selection to thrive.The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.In the past, this resource has been used alongside Charles and Emma by Deborah Heiligman, but can be used independently of the novel, as well.A link to access an editable file for use on Google Drive is available at
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Darwin's Delights Themed Bundle
Asteroid Disaster and Dinosaur Extinction Comprehension and Essay Response
This packet begins with suggestions for reinforcing and enriching learning related to the asteroids that killed the dinosaurs as well as other related topics. There is a 3 1/2 page passage which includes many images about the two asteroids which hit the Earth 66 million years ago. There is information about the effects caused by the impacts. Included as well are 5 comprehension questions, parameters for a 5 paragraph essay, a graphic organizer, bordered paper with lines, and an answer key. The p
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7th - 9th
Photosynthesis Project - Choice Menu - Planning Worksheets - Scaffolded
Looking for a creative way for students to demonstrate mastery of photosynthesis? This photosynthesis project is an engaging, hands-on, project-based assessment for your middle schoolers. Students will enjoy using what they've learned about the process of photosynthesis to create a project in the format of their choice.This Photosynthesis Project Includes:⭐️ A choice menu with project ideas - to promote student agency & creativity⭐️ Graphic organizers - to review content taught in the unit⭐️
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
The Outsiders Themed Bundle
This bundle is meant to be used alongside a novel study on The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.Included packs involve product re-branding (STEAM), persuasive adverts for product re-branding, non-chronological reports on gangs, as well as an activity where students re-write a scene from the Outsiders as non-violent.Links to editable files are available with download.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
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