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General science Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
Bundle_10 Science Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Science section. Content covers topics related to Earth & space, life science, physical science, technology and innovation that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply,
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7th - 11th
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Earth's Four Spheres (Systems) Rocky Mountain National Park Activity for Science
Earth is divided into four systems or 'spheres' called atmosphere, geosphere (lithosphere), hydrosphere and biosphere. Each of these systems work in different ways to keep our planet going and they also all influence the other systems as well. With this activity, students will learn the basics about each sphere, how they function, what they are made of, how they influence the other spheres and examples of the sphere in action in Rocky Mountain National Park. Basically, students will be divided i
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Light Pollution and Sea Turtles: Biscayne National Park Activity for Science
We are all affected by light pollution (man-made light that is lit at night). In some forms it can be good as it helps us see, but with some unnecessary bright glows comes great consequences, particularly to baby sea turtles. This activity is designed to teach this and more to middle school and high school students. You'll begin with a short demonstration in your classroom using a flashlight and dark-colored paper to show how light pollution can affect how much we can see natural light, like sta
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Factors that Affect Transpiration in Great Smoky Mountain National Park Activity
Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air. This is an important part of the water cycle and there are many factors that affect the amount of transpiration that happens in a certain area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for example, has a high rate of transpiration, which is why we often see that blue mist across the area (which is how the Smokies got their name). Students will learn all this and more in this activity. They will also focus on five major facto
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
Relative Dating Rock Layers in Grand Canyon National Park Science Activity
One look at Grand Canyon National Park and you know that geologic processes have immensely shaped the land. It is so unique because of its many rock layers, fossils and minerals. Scientists have been studying this canyon for years and they use many methods to relatively date the rock layers and geological events that have occurred in the canyon. By relative dating, we can develop a timeline of events to help us understand what happened in a certain area. With this activity, students will first l
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Science_Aurora Borealis Northern Lights_Current Event Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, were on display last weekend. A strong solar storm hit Earth and produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early on May 11th. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learner
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6th - 12th
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Science_Engineering Robots for Common Sense Tasks_Current Events Reading
Current events PDF lesson plan. Robots are being taught to carry out complicated household tasks, and many home robot trainees are learning through imitation. Engineers have developed a method that connects robot motion data with the “common sense knowledge” of large language models, or LLMs.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling reade
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6th - 12th
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How Volcanoes Work Activity, Lab and Quiz: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes are cracks in earths surface where molten rock (lava) and gases emerge. But, how do they work? In this activity, students will learn all about volcanoes and how they work as they investigate real-life examples at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. They will first read about how they work, vocabulary anatomy of volcanoes and then they will construct a 3D model of the Big Island of Hawaii using a topographic map and they will label the volcanoes and other vocabularly located there. There is
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Human Impact on Water Sources Reading and Debate
In 1969, the Cuyahoga River became known to the world as it caught fire when a passing train sent sparks on the heaps of pollution found in the river. This sent its own spark to environmentalists around the world as the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the Clean Water Act and eventually Cuyahoga Valley National Park were developed. In this activity, students will learn about the fire and about human impact on water sources and then they will debate a specific topic by analyzing a controver
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Rock Cycle Activities and Quiz: Wrangell St. Elias National Park for Science
The Rock Cycle (or Rock Web) is a series of processes by which the three main rock types (Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous) transform into the other rock types or the two intermediate types (lava/magma and sediment). In Wrangell St. Elias National Park, you can see all three of these rock types and many of the processes that occur in the rock cycle. In this activity students will learn all this and more about the rock cycle. There is also an optional quiz, to test for understanding. First, s
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
World_Supplies to International Space Station_Current Event Article Reading_2023
Teen news articles and lesson plans covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 difficulty levels for differentiation· target vocabulary with visual aids· 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions· open-ended questi
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7th - 11th
Science_Hammerhead Shark Holds Breath_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
Scalloped hammerhead sharks have evolved a unique method to close their gills, hold their breath, and avoid losing body heat when they dive for prey in deep, cold waters.Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 difficulty levels for differentiation· target vocabulary with visual aids· 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions· open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion· student-friendly and age appropriate language· avoids polarizing
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7th - 11th
Differentiated Close Reading Passage - Rhetoric - Greta Thunberg's Speech
Students study the persuasive language and ideas in Greta Thunberg's speech to the UN Climate Action Summit. In this resource you will find:The transcript of the speech (typed it out myself the day after the speech but it's probably available online somewhere now).The hyperlink to the speech.A comprehensive close reading activity that looks at language, ideas, tone, purpose and structure. Note: this close reading is differentiated into 3 levels of questioning through colour-coding (explained i
Grades:
8th - 11th
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