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General science Common Core WHST.6-8.1b resources
CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit
Introduce and reinforce the CER strategy with your science students using the bundle of print and digital materials. These lessons will walk you through introducing the claim, evidence, and reasoning method to your students to help clarify, think critically, and explain their scientific reasoning to demonstrate their knowledge of the concepts learned. Students will be able to:Demonstrate their knowledge of scientific principles through crafted writing responsesUtilize the claim, evidence, reason
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5th - 7th
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Characteristics of Life Worksheet. Are viruses alive? Digital & Print.
Can be used for distance learning. Are you covering the characteristics of life with your students? What makes something a cell? What role does DNA play in cells? Do cells need energy? Correlates to NGSS standards: HS-LS1-1 & MS-LS1-1Students will get a chance to look at statements about viruses and determine if the characteristics of life apply to a virus or not and why.This utilizes a Claim Evidence Reasoning model and is best as an extension activity after the characteristics of life
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Bundle
Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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Ecology Mystery - C-E-R Changes In Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Habitat Loss
What happens when something disrupts the ability of a system to meet the needs of the organisms within its bounds? In this activity, students will explore what that “something” might be when presented with the problem of a precipitous decline in the native tree frog population of Mayberry, Florida.In this activity, students will identify possible causes for the “silent nights” Mayberry is now experiencing as the tree frog population has plummeted. While there is no one right answer, students ca
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activities Posters and Worksheets
Are you trying to implement CER into your science classroom and unsure where to start? These claim, evidence, reasoning materials will walk you through introducing CER to your students using teacher tips pages, ideas for practicing with your students, student reference sheets, scaffolded classroom decor posters, a graphic organizer, and a rubric to assess student writing. Are you looking for more practice writing CER responses? Check out this resource that includes ten student activities. Click
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit
Diffusion & Cell Membrane Experiment with an Egg - A Science Activity MS-LS1-2
Students will run to class to check their eggs while learning about diffusion and how the cell membrane works with this exciting science experiment. Students learn about cells, diffusion, and how some liquids can cross the cell membrane and some cannot. Click on the PREVIEW button above to take a closer look at everything included!The science experiment uses a raw chicken egg and everyday materials to explore how different liquids diffuse across a cell membrane. This is a favorite activity stude
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-2
Forms of Energy Project
Review and reinforce the seven forms of energy with your physical science students using this persuasive writing poster project. Students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of potential, kinetic, chemical, thermal (optional "heat" included), electromagnetic (options for light and radiant are included), electrical, mechanical, sound or atomic energy by creating a large poster to persuade others why it is the most important form of energy. Like this resource? Check out the unit and sa
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
CER Genetic Engineering Scientific Argument Set Debate Project 2-Pack Secondary
Engage your middle and high school students during units of study on genetics with our Genetic Engineering Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to explore topics like:CRISPR technologiesGenetically modified organisms - including humans!Using genetic engineering to bring back extinct organisms — sure to be a class favorite! Animal cloning ...and much more!Perfect as a way to explore the applications of genetics, our 2-pack provid
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7th - 12th
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MS-LS4-5
Bottle Biosphere / Bottle Biome Lesson, Instructions, and Student Packet
This is such an AWESOME and hands-on project that I do with my students the last couple of weeks of the school year as we complete our ecology unit. The kids always tell me that THIS was their favorite science memory of the year! In this document, you will have detailed lesson plan that introduces the idea of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors and how they are ALL important in an ecosystem. The objective for students is: The Student Will Be Able To PLAN, DESIGN, and COMMUNICATE a s
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5th - 8th
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Rock Cycle Activity Worksheet and Project NGSS MS-ESS2-1 and TEKS 6.10B
This SIMPLE, but FUN project is designed to challenge students to demonstrate their knowledge of the Rock Cycle in a creative way and is newly updated as a digital PDF for home or distance learning! It includes a detailed rubric for EASY grading, 5 options for projects, and links to help you teach the rock cycle! Differentiated to fit the needs of your students! For a digital notebook on the 3 Rocks and Rock Cycle, click here!If using as a distance learning resource, simply print and assign or
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4th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
What is a Scientist? CER Practice Beginning of the Year
This activity is a great way to use science trade books in your classroom as well as practice CER in a creative way. This Google Slide assignment is a quick and easy way to assign practice on writing CERs in your science classroom.This assignment uses the science trade book, "Ada Twist: Scientist," by Andrea Beaty to prove whether or not you think Ada is considered a scientist or not. You can either use the book as a read aloud in class, or, if you are distance learning from home, you can use th
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5th - 9th
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Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio
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3rd - 5th
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3-5-ETS1-3
Oil Spill Lab: Two Part Investigation of Human Impact and Disaster Recovery
This file contains two lab activities to help teach about oil spills. In the first part, students simulate an oil spill clean up. They use various tools to try to pick up as much oil as possible. They analyze which type(s) of tools worked best.For the second part, students make observations about how organisms can be affected by oil spills, They use items to represent organisms with fur, feathers, and a leaf. They consider how an oil spill may affect an entire ecosystem.Materials needed for thes
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4th - 11th
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Animal Research Instagram Project & Bulletin Board
Animal research becomes more relevant with this INSTAGRAM project. Students have 50 different animals to select from and 2 pages of questions to guide their research. When the research is complete, they will select 3 different research areas to showcase with an Instagram post. Just print and go, as everything you need is provided. Students LOVE Instagram, so why not use this obsession to tie into a meaningful project? Included in this set: Student Question Sheets ( 2 pages of guided researc
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5th - 10th
Nature vs Nurture Discussion - Inheritance - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on nature versus nurture, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about genetics and inheritance! 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 genes and heredity. To what extent are our traits inherited (innate) or learned (environmental)? With strong social
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Middle School Energy Pack: Bounce Lab and CER Editable Worksheets Coloring Page
Energize Your Science Curriculum with Our Ultimate Energy Bundle! Middle school science teachers, are you ready to simplify your energy lessons and engage your students effortlessly? Explore our all-in-one Energy Bundle, carefully designed to cater to your needs and make teaching forms of energy a breeze. ✔️ What's Included:☄️ Energy Bounce Lab and CER Pack:Unlock the Power of Energy with Our Energy Bounce Lab for Middle School! This classic lab explores potential and kinetic energy, and our co
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS3-5
NGSS Drawing and Revising Science Models Lab Introduction MS-PS1-4
This is the PERFECT introductory lab that teaches students how to draw and revise science models according to the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices using Hand Boilers! Because scientific knowledge is constantly revised in the light of new evidence, it is critical to teach kids how ideas are developed and revised as new information and evidence comes to light. It requires one Hand Boiler per student. They are very easy to buy online and you can use them for this lesson year after year! (I in
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5th - 9th
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MS-PS1-4
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
CER - How to write a Scientific Explanation
Slideshow and guided student note sheet for How to write science explanations using claim, evidence and reasoning format. Designed for the teacher to guide the class through together, then opportunities for students to practice on their own or in pairs/groups. In the last exercise of the slideshow, students use a topic unrelated to science to practice writing CER. Student note sheet and modified student note sheet are included!
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6th - 9th
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Awesome Lab Report Template / Generator for DIGITAL Google Docs™️ *
The premier Lab Report Template / Lab Report Generator for Google Docs™ and Google Classroom™ - This Science Lab Report Maker / Science Lab Report Template is a Paperless Step by Step Student Report Organizer for Google Docs™ / Google Classroom™. This is a Google Sheet™ that steps students through the process of writing a successful science lab report. ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════║ ㅤ⭐ Students are presented with a single screen for each step of the process. ║ ㅤ⭐ Informa
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5th - 10th
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PPT with Models, Questions & Experimental Design: Plants & Animals Needs Product
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by just deciphering the model. The teacher and student age can determine how detailed you get with your explanation of the processes. This is a great time t
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1st - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
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Mission to Mars Thematic Unit Plan
This bundle includes six different resources where students will:Design a mission badge (e-textiles)Study of the U.S. space program’s chronology (explanation text)Learn about ecosystems while considering what they would need to survive on Mars (persuasive text)Study previous rover designs before designing and evaluating one using littleBitsResearch significant people and events to the U.S. space program (primary and secondary sources)Write a short story about a mission to Mars and/or space trave
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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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MS-ESS2-5
Science Reading Passages Bundle - Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
Support nonfiction reading skills with this bundle of 6 nonfiction reading and writing resources for the middle school science classroom! This bundle includes nonfiction texts, graphic organizers for writing, and student lessons for reading and analyzing nonfiction texts. NGSS Standards addressed include Ecosystems, Matter & Its Interactions, Earth's Systems, Earth and Human Activity, and From Molecules to Organisms. Included in this resource are:A fictional non-fiction newspaper article abo
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-1
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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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MS-ESS2-6
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