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Earth sciences Common Core W.7.1a resources

Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource

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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 -

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1d

, W.5.2e

, W.6.1

...

NGSS:

MS-LS4-1

, 3-LS4-3

, MS-LS4-2

Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}

2022 - Grade 7 Ontario Science Unit Workbook - Interactions - Environment + PPT

Created by

Whyplanteaching

This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 7 science curriculum (environmental interactions) by studying the difference between biotic and abiotic elements, analyzing various cycles on Earth, and determining pollution's effect on our climate and vegetation, among other expectations. I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because the content is often very dry and bland. Most books get straight to the point and l

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1a

, W.7.1b

, W.7.1c

, W.7.1e

...

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-5

, MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Grade 7 Ontario Science Unit Workbook Bundle | New Curriculum

Shadow Investigation - Exploring the Relationship Between the Sun & Shadows

Created by

Catalyst Science Education

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

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.5.1c

, W.5.1d