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Earth sciences Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Activity
Your middle school students will love making real life data driven decisions about energy sources for a fictional city. After they analyze the renewable and nonrenewable energy sources they'll create a presentation to persuade a panel why their choices are right for the city. Sharpen your student’s critical thinking, persuasive writing, and presentation skills this with project on energy sources! This project will give your middle school students the chance to analyze the energy needs of a ci
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Earth Science Summer Reading Passages for Middle School Science
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Do you need informational text passages about Changes to the Earth's Surface? This fantastic bundle gives you five informational text units on Earth Science Topics. You will love these science reading passages and comprehension questions. Students will practice informational text skills and learn about plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and volcanic activity that has shaped the earth's surface with real-life examples
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
Tracking Trash Flotsam Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion Lesson
Tracking Trash Flotsam, Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Lesson is perfect for teaching about plastic pollution, coriolis effect, ocean currents, the garbage patch, and ocean science. This captivating earth science non-fiction will engage students from grades 6 and up. This file comes in Pdf and Nearpod Format. Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file. Nearpod Lesson can be shared on any internet device. Google Classroom Ready. This lesson includes
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6th - 9th
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Arkansas History: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen?
This unit is an argumentative inquiry into the creation of the Buffalo National River. Students will learn about the benefits of establishing the Buffalo River as a national river and the costs to the people who were displaced as a result of its creation. For the final product students will write an argumentative claim supported with evidence and explanation answering the question: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen? Unit activities and resources include video links with questions and answer
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6th - 9th
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Water Cycle Bundle Middle School Storyboard CER Demo PhET Lab Exam Activity Set
Dive into an exciting adventure exploring the wonders of the water cycle with our all-inclusive Middle School Water Cycle Bundle!Inside, you'll discover hands-on activities like a condensation demonstration lab (makes the process crystal clear), and a fun, creative water cycle narrative storyboard project (always a favorite in my classroom!). Engage your students in scientific argumentation using our CER pack and tailor assessments to suit different learning styles. Plus, explore the PhET States
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Water Cycle CER Toolkit Scientific Arguments 12 Claims Middle School Weather
Elevate scientific inquiry in your middle school science classes with our comprehensive Water Cycle Scientific Argumentation C.E.R. Set! This versatile toolkit offers twelve thought-provoking prompts that deepen your students' understanding of the water cycle and its significance on planet Earth.Each prompt challenges students to support or refute claims related to the water cycle, guiding them through the research and argumentation process. These prompts invite students to...Explain the main s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Science Reading Passages Bundle Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
This resource is a non-fiction reading and reading response bundle connected to NGSS Middle School Science Standards. The non-fiction reading bundle covers middle school science topics such as chemistry, ecosystems, and earth science. Resources included in the bundle:The Physical Science resource includes:A 16-page pdf:A 1-page historical newspaper article about a fictional artificial sweetener that is being touted as a healthy alternative to sugar (in 1958), one with a cream background and a du
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-PS1-3
Ecology: Biotic and Abiotic Factors and the Cycling Of Matter
This digital product explores the differences between biotic/abiotic factors. It explores what matter cycling is and its’ importance. Students interpret text and diagram models of the various cycles (NCHOPS) of matter in order to answer questions and even make their own guided models. This product includes a simulation activity on carbon cycling and human impact on the cycles. Finally, it includes writing prompts and the RaCERS graphic organizer to scaffold thinking! For use with Microsoft and G
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
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Weather Forecasting Fronts Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Middle School
In this engaging weather forecasting science activity, students will make weather forecasts for national football games. I use this activity as a formative assessment for air masses, fronts, atmospheric pressure and weather forecasting/predicting. This can absolutely be used as a summative assessment as well. This activity also includes a modified version for differentiated instruction. Intended for middle school, but can be used for introductory level high school. NGSS aligned & differenti
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Colonizing Mars Debate - Earth and Space Science - MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / Earth and space science discussion activity on colonizing and terraforming Mars, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about Earth and space science! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the risks and benefits of space exploration to Mars. In the process, they must consider environmental,
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-4
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Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
What is a Climate Graph?
This resource is a great way to introduce climate graph to students. It gives students a way to orient themselves with the set up of a climate graph and asks questions in order to orient them on how to read it. The resource includes reading and interpreting these graphs as well as introducing the different parts of the graph. The last question is a short question that encourages students to use claim, evidence, reasoning to answer the question. I originally designed this product to be used as su
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Natural Disasters Discussion - Earth Systems and Cycles - Grade 6-8 MYP Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this Earth and space science / environmental science discussion activity on mitigating natural disasters, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about Earth's systems! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of weather and climate, plate tectonics, and natural disasters. With strong socia
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Science_Largest Asteroid Soil Sample_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil sample ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid streaked through Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and parachuted into the Utah desert. The final descent and landing, shown on a NASA livestream, capped a six-year joint mission between the U.S. space agency and the University of Arizona.Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for st
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6th - 12th
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INDEPENDENT Fracking Research Project / Debate Speech Prep / Earth Science
Download and START this project in only 2 minutes - NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE on fracking necessary. Set up AN INDEPENDENT WORK PROJECT, A Class Debate, A Research Project, Persuasive Speech Writing, or Group Presentations using this easy, ALL-THE-WORK-IS-DONE-FOR-YOU, comprehensive guide.Contains: - 2 pages filled with 20 questions to spark student's exploration of knowledge - 4 trusted, scientific website links to factual information- 4 pages of ANSWER KEY information for teachers grading (You don't
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a supplement to argumentative responses contained with Amplify Science's "Geology on Mars" unit as students answer the chapter 3 question, "What Geologic Process Formed the Channel on Mars? 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 might need to write a proper argument for the chapter question all
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
Sharks in the Water: Sustainability of Water Resources Lesson
A FINtastic, JAWsome, SHARK WEEK-inspired Science & Technology + Media Literacy Cross-Curricular 2-Part Lesson INCLUDED:Detailed Ontario curriculum-aligned Grade 8 Science & Technology + Language (Media Literacy) lesson plan created by a former Discovery Canada Shark Week producer and teacher. Perfect for Homeschooling or Remote / Distance Learning too! Instructions for a Virtual Reality / 360° shark dive Quick MInds-On/Mental Set True or False SharQ Quiz (includes a digital version) +
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
Fact-Checking the Internet: The Most Dangerous Rock
In this student-paced lesson, students will work with a partner to use their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning skills to fact-check a video from the internet. They will analyze the information in the video for false or misleading statements, and then conduct their own internet search to verify whether those statements are factually correct or not. Each student will take notes separately while conducting their own search, and then compare notes with their partner before writing their final CER statements.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Fact-Checking the Internet Bundle (CER)
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
Geological Dating
MS-LSS4-1. Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughout the history of life on Earth under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past.This lesson is a fun 2-3 day lesson for middle school students to help build understanding of relative dating. Look at my website for free resources and a more detailed explanation of this lesson. www.academickingdom.com
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6th - 12th
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