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Science Common Core W.8.3d resources
Deserted Island Survival STEM Challenges
Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity for your students? Deserted Island Survival STEM Challenge is a unit centered around a fictional story of Suzanna Airfly who's plane crashed on a deserted island. Your students will complete five different challenges to help Suzanna survive. Each challenge encourages students to define the problem, plan a design, build, test, and reflect. I have included a rubric for each challenge. I have also added a narrative writing extension where students
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Gravity of Paper Lab - 8th Grade Physical Science
Students will use writing to explore the concept of Gravity. This lesson includes a "lab" activity and a writing assignment. In the Lab students will explore how gravity affects pieces of paper dropped to the floor. Assignment includes a data table, graphing assignment and analysis questions. Also included in the lab is an extension activity for advanced students or students who finish early.
Once the paper gravity lab is completed, students will write a fictional story about a day in thei
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5th - 10th
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STEM Design for Learning: Solar Cars, Boats, Planes, and Rovers Webquest Project
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning Students become solar designers in this interactive STEM webquest that guides critical thinking and collaboration within the topics of solar energy and engineering. Working in teams, students choose to learn about either solar planes, cars, boats, or rovers and use what they have learned to design their own model of a solar powered vehicle. WebQuest project-based learning teaches children how to use essential skills for obtaining information and a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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Gravity Unit - Build an egg parachute - Grade 8 Physical Science
This project is designed to illustrate the concept of gravity for physical science students. In small cooperative groups students will design and build a parachute that can safely delivery an egg dropped to the ground from a standard height. The parachutes are made out of simple materials that can be purchased at a grocery store and I generally drop the parachutes from the top of a ladder. This is a SUPER fun project that the kids love! This is the kind of project that appeals to every stude
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8th
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Trampoline Park Field Trip Lesson Plan 6th-8th [reading, writing, math &science]
Field trip time! This is a narrative writing lesson plan for a trip to a trampoline park. It includes standards, learning targets, essential questions, plans, and narrative writing paper. UPDATED! Now includes more standards, learning targets, essential questions, plans, planning sheet, and narrative writing paper.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
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
Earth Day Activity | Narrative Writing Connections to Real World
This Earth Day activity asks students to approach Earth Day in several ways. They will research pollution, Earth Day, and similar ideas; complete a pre-writing activity; write a narrative from the point of view of litter or pollution; and close with a writing prompt that relates to their lives. This Earth Day activity takes me 5-6 days for completion with students.Overall included in this Earth Day activity:√ Task cards allow students to reflect about the environment in their lives and their inf
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle Middle School Narrative Writing Activities
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
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 9th
Types:
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
Grades:
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
Grades:
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
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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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SCIENCE POETRY WRITING
EXAMINE SCIENCE AND POINT OF VIEW THROUGH POETRY! With this unit, challenge students to use key scientific concepts while writing poetry. Students will begin by developing science and description word lists from the science prompts and pictures. Students then brainstorm possible poem narrators and how those narrators might present concepts differently using different points of view. Once the students' support graphic organizer is completed, students select the most effective narrator and poi
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: POETRY UNIT BUNDLE
G8 Narrative Reading & Writing - Stellar Performance Performance Task
Stellar Performance Performance Task for 8th grade
In the Stellar Performance Performance Task, students use real information about Pluto to practice narrative reading and writing in an engaging, real world context. Students take on the role of a museum exhibit designers and design an exhibit focused on the planet and write an engaging storyline to guide guests through the exhibit while learning interesting facts
This Performance Task could be completed for one level (explained below) in one
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Grades:
8th
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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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Knights of the Road: Tell a Tachograph Tale! - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we write a gripping and realistic trucker's tale with words and a tachograph?Description:Graphs tell stories and students use a graph of speed against time to tell a realistic story of a trucker's day. This is where the rubber meets the road with English and math standards in science class. Plus it highlights a central job in our economy: if you bought it, a truck brought it.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life sit
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7th - 8th
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Matter Matters – Design Your Own Adventure - Remote-Ready STEAM Lesson O
This lesson introduces the many ways in which matter cycles around and around and supports and connects all life in our ecosystems. Students read and re-read an adventure story that follows one tiny bit of matter from as close as their own lungs to as far away as another planet. With each reading, students make new choices and create new adventures. With as much time as you want to allow for it, your kids will then take on the creative challenge of writing and illustrating their own Adventure Ma
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Earth Day Informational Choice Board
Elevate your students' appreciation for our planet with this Earth Day ELA Choice Board! Designed for ELA educators, this resource features four engaging activities, each focused on environmental awareness and advocacy.This choice board simplifies lesson planning by offering ready-to-use assignments with clear instructions and inspiring examples. Students are empowered to take charge of their learning, making it perfect for differentiated instruction, substitute plans, or independent study.Wheth
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Facebook Directions with Washington Example
This download includes two word documents for creating a Facebook page. The first page provides the directions, which can be changed, and the second page is an example for George Washington. If you purchase this product you will receive the digital word documents that can be adjusted and modified.
This is a great handout to give students to clearly explain what is expected for their facebook page. These directions can be adapted and changed to fit different content areas such as literary c
Grades:
6th - 12th
Historical Facebook Directions
This is a great handout to give students to clearly explain what is expected for their facebook page. These directions can be adapted and changed to fit different content areas such as literary characters, scientists, famous figures, etc. There is a sample rubric at the bottom, which can easily be changed. You can include these directions with the facebook template or have students create their own pages and layouts but incorporating all the sections listed on the directions.
Requiring stude
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7th - 10th
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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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