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Science Common Core W.8.1e 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}
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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Grades:
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
Argumentative Writing and Presentation Project | End of Year Project 6-8 grade
Looking for a fun week-long or two week-long project? This FUN project combines Argumentative Writing, Internet Research, Citation, Student Choice, and Google Slides. This is a great end of year project for students to use what they have learned throughout the year into a project.This Project Includes:-Detailed Google Slides Instruction for Project-Grading Rubric for Presentation-Example Presentation SlidesWhat prep is needed?NO PREP! All you have to do is put the Google Slides Presentation alon
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Activities| HUGE GROWING BUNDLE
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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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
7th-8th Science and Writing Protocol
The 7-8 Science and Writing Protocol provides a wonderfully structured way for students to learn informational writing strategies based on science lessons and investigations. Scaffolded for 7th and 8th Grades, teachers can guide students through the process of gaining evidence to support a main idea from a science investigation and turn it into a complete piece of writing. The beginning of the protocol starts with one evidence paragraph and moves through various stages to the entire 5 paragraph
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7th - 8th
Student-Led Guided Written Lab Report - Template (Science 5-9)
Scientific Writing is the single most difficult aspect of test-taking for students - change your students' confidence with this guided template! Teach students how to organize scientific thinking, with a special emphasis on the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning style.Print as a handout, or assign in Google Classroom to get your students writing! Build skills your students will utilize for standardized test-taking, and as they advance in their science careers. Each section includes an explanation with a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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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NGSS Lab - Gamer's vs Non-Gamers - "Muscle Fatigue"
The lab is a great introductory lab to the process of science since it develops skills in identifying types of variables, testing student's ability to collect data, graph information, and formulate conclusions based on the problem of the day.Students will apply their learning and understanding using the Science and Engineering Processes to pose a hypothesis, analyzing and interpreting data, create a CER to engage in argument with evidence, and finally design and carry out their own experiment.
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Amplify Science- Earth, Moon, and Sun Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a supplement to argumentative responses contained with Amplify Science's "Earth, Moon and Sun" unit as students answer the chapter 3 question, "When and Why There Are Eclipses?" and chapter 4 question, "Will There Be a Lunar Eclipse of Keplar 47c's moon?This product is primarily a scaffold to be used in conjunction with Amplify's "Reasoning Tool" which, in my experience, is not enough for the students who struggle the most. It contains everything a student mi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Amplify Science- Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
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
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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Grades:
7th - 9th
Shadow Investigation - Exploring the Relationship Between the Sun & Shadows
The first lesson in a series of lessons that explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students build a simple gnoman, the piece of a sundial that creates a shadow. Throughout the day, students track the changes in length and direction of the shadow. After students analyze the relationship, they are asked to build an argument from evidence for how the Sun moves through the sky based on their investigation. This lesson can be done in a variety of ways. I’ve inc
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Monster Quiz 1 pp1-75. Fill-in and essay/constructed response questions.
This quiz includes 30 fill-in sentences and two (2) essay/constructed response choices: argument and narrative writing. This assessment covers pages 1-75 of the text and includes writing, character, POV, setting, text structure, and media ELA standards.
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6th - 12th
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Grade 8_Function of Antioxidants_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing_8I.11
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 8th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “Function of Antioxidants.” Includes the latest informative/explanatory rubric, released March 2022.***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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8th
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Also included in: Grade 8_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts _(Bundle B)
CER (Claim, Evidence and Reasoning) Essay Graphic Organizer
Would you like to teach your students how to write strong argumentative CER paragraphs? Using our CER Essay Graphic Organizer is a convenient and effective method for doing so.This resource includes:Printable CER Essay Graphic OrganizerThis organizer is designed specifically for students and can be printed for classroom use. In it, students are guided through the process of writing CER paragraphs using a structured approach. The CER Essay Graphic Organizer is an excellent tool for teaching stud
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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