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Science Common Core W.9-10.1d 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
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questionsThe Scopes Trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," was a 1925 legal case that challenged the teaching of evolution in American schools. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of actual cases paired with thought-provoking questions and teacher notes, students will
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science Calendar Making Project (also good for Chemistry, Biology and more)
This is a fun and simple research project that is appropriate for science, chemistry, biology, physics or tech classes. This project is a great way to hit many of the COMMON CORE STANDARDS for Writing and Language for Grades 6-11. Download the preview to see the entire list of common core connections.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT:
Students make a science (or chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, technology or astronomy) themed calendar for the school year (September to August).
OUTLINE OF THE
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6th - 10th
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses | Reading Comprehension Passage & Quiz | Google Form
Want to enhance students' background knowledge before a solar or lunar eclipse in your area? Use this Reading Comprehension Passage and Quiz via Google Forms to learn about or review Eclipses! This activity is quick and appropriate for middle or high school students and will give you instant results! Use it as a bell ringer, for general classwork, or even as an independent homework assignment. Includes 10 questions: 8 self-grading multiple choice and 2 short answers. Add, edit, or remove questio
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7th - 10th
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Interdisciplinary Instruction, Activity, Answer Key: Writing Lab Reports
This is a powerful interdisciplinary resource for any schools who are trying to broaden their writing and literacy practices across the curriculum and not just in ELA rooms. I use this instruction when I collaborate with our science teachers. It includes 9 slides that feature direct instruction on the use of passive voice; transition phrases and words; discipline-specific language; and grammatical constructs. Then, it has directions for an activity on the structure of a lab report, followed by a
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8th - 12th
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
Scientific Journal Article Project
Students learn to research, read, write, think, and speak like a scientist in this six-part project by Hoop There It Is.
Students select possible topics based on the ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) categories and develop a list of search terms. Then they use databases to find an academic journal article about a peer-reviewed scientific study. Students work closely with the teacher to read and annotate the article; define technical vocabulary in their own words; and summariz
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
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
Outbreak! Student Directions
Engage your Biology students with this activity that casts them as CDC scientists researching the best way to stop the spread of a deadly disease. Student groups will get to select from four different viruses in one of two locations in the world. Each group will then research specific information - as laid out in the instructions - and create a website to inform the public about the growing epidemic. Phase two of the project asks students to develop a strategic plan for curing or, at the very
Vaping : Big Vape Netflix Complete Health Unit
Educate, Engage, Empower! Dive into the world of "Big Vape" and guide your students through one of the most pressing issues of their generation. This is not just another teacher’s guide; it’s a movement towards informed, ethical decision-making for our youth. A complete unit of information and activities. Grab the most comprehensive guide available for "Big Vape" on TPT. Big Vape: Netflix Docuseries: Dive deep into the haze of teen vaping, societal ethics, and the alluring dance of social media
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
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
Uknown:CosmicTimeMachine Teacher Guide/NGSS/CC/pre/post viewing questions & more
An Educator's Companion to 'Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine'"Introduction to the Video: Dive into the wonders of the universe with "Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine," a captivating documentary exploring the mysteries of space through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope. Perfect for classroom use, this film offers a breathtaking journey from the Big Bang to the farthest reaches of the cosmos. 2023 viewing time 1 hr 4 min Science and Nature Documentaries Engage Your Students: Inspire young minds w
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
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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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R.A.F.T.ing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
In this activity you will be creating a R.A.F.T. in which you will assume the role of an inventor who is trying to get funding from investors to build a device that will help clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Your pitch will accomplish the following: Explain where the garbage patch is and how it formed. Describe what types of materials the garbage patch is made of.List four ways that the garbage patch negatively impacts wildlife and the ecosystemDescribes how your invention will harvest
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-4
Argumentative Writing Pack (CERs)- digital print and go!
This product contains several templates for constructing and writing a CER (claim, evidence, and reasoning). When working with students on this technique, graphic organizers are extremely helpful tools. Depending on the level of scaffolding your students need, you can choose the appropriate graphic organizer for them to complete the CER. Three organizers are included in the product. Additional scaffolding has been provided in the form of “sentence starters”. These can help students with forming
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Back to School Bundle- digital and editable classroom teaching material
Science Poetry Writing - Water Drop Poetry - Writing Fluency - Sub Plan - Rubric
Poetry Writing! Slow motion photography captures the beauty of falling water drops and explains the science of what students see in the video clip(s). Students may discuss similes and metaphors or compare/contrast water droplets to human life. Three student-written poems are included. Students will write a 20 line free verse poem or a short journal entry. An exit pass completes the lesson. Watching slow motion video of water droplets is FUN! Water Drops will engage all students. Writing about Wa
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6th - 10th
SEI Vocabulary Chart - Utilization Ideas and Activities
SEI Vocabulary Chart - Utilization Ideas and ActivitiesIncludes: Some of my Favorite Activities and Assignments to do, based on a lesson's or module's SEI Vocabulary ChartA one-stop resource that I use throughout a lesson or unit for:* ELL glossary for exams and summative projects* Card Sort: Word - Picture - Definition/Sentence multimodal practice* Differentiated Vocabulary Priority and Fluency Groups* Reference to boost Vocabulary Access throughout entire lesson / unit* Unit-specific Glossary
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: SEI Vocabulary Chart - Template and Utilization Kit
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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Hearing Loss Prevention
Hearing loss is a topic that can be applicable to all students, especially with the frequent use of headphones. This lesson covers the inner ear and how decibel levels can affect stereocilia. I use it for my carpentry and welding students, but I feel it can easily be adapted for any classroom... even as an ice breaker for the first day of school. I have Google Slides to accompany this lesson. Email me if you are interested in using them.
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
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Comic Con: Chemical Disaster Short Story / Graphic Novel [Distance Friendly]
This product is a capstone project that can be used after a chemical reactions unit in conjunction with a world history class. In it, students will study a chemical or industrial disaster and write a historically accurate graphic novel, short story, or comic book heroine story.
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
Informational/Explanatory Writing Assignment: Endangered Species
This writing assignment allows students to choose a species that is becoming extinct, to explain the cause and the effect it has on the species. Great way to introduce ecosystems, populations or biodiversity, or to include more science literacy in your class. Sources, teacher resources, and example paper included.
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-8
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