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Science Common Core RI.7.1 resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
European Geography Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities
This product is created to teach about the geography of 9 countries and 12 major physical features in Europe. It covers European geography social studies standards. Looking for a Google Drive version? --> *European Geography: Google Drive VersionAlso check out my Social Studies Word Wall to help your students learn difficult content specific vocabulary.This product contains 2 original informational passages with an activity each, 1 PowerPoint, and 1 interactive notebook activity to teach your
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5th - 8th
The Origin of Earthquakes, Types, Magnitude and Intensity STEM NGSS Lesson
Earthquakes NGSS Science STEM Lesson on epicenter, hypocenter, faults, earthquake wave types, the Richter Scale, Magnitude and Intensity, Solid Liquefaction, earthquake zones, the elastic rebound theory, the theory of tectonic plates, and more. Earthquake origin FaultsEarthquake wave types - primary & secondary wavesThe Richter ScaleMagnitude & intensitySolid LiquefactionDetermining of epicenter & hypocenterEarthquake zones- Factors that affect earthquake destruction- The Elastic Reb
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6th - 9th
Science or Fake News? Google Slides Data Literacy Lesson
This helpful Google Slide lesson will help your students cut through the "noise" of fake news and misinformation by teaching some basic critical thinking and analysis skills needed to discern fact from fiction, satire from disinformation, and news reports from feelings and opinions. While this particular lesson focuses on this issue through the lens of science, the concept of media literacy is ultimately a crucial cross-curricular skill needed in order to have an informed and safe society. In a
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Earth Science Resource/Curriculum Growing Bundle
Earth, Moon, & Sun Curriculum Bundle!
Do you need a no prep resource to teacher the Earth, Moon, and Sun over a 4 week period? This bundle is a great option! Engage students with PBL, content overview, assessments, and effective pacing that provides more than enough resources to personalize. This Bundle Includes:-3 sets of editable content overview slides-3 sets of doodle sheets-2 review games-1 vocabulary packet set-1 four week editable lesson plan-1 lunar cycle data tracker activity-1 PBL differentiated student choice board-1 Unit
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary Reader's Guide
Gail Jarrow has written an engaging account of the search for the source of the typhoid fever outbreak in 1907. This is the reader's guide and supplementary materials that I used with my students while we read this book.
Students were asked to find evidence in the text, use timelines, identify arguments of opposing individuals and define words using context clues. This book will fit easily into any life science class or English Language Arts class. In addition, this product works very easily w
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7th - 10th
Bioluminescence The Light of The Deep NGSS
Bioluminescence Lesson Plan Pdf & Nearpod Lesson Google Classroom Ready This is an original, 14 page lesson on Bioluminescence for intermediate science, grades 5-8. It includes objectives, major understandings, new vocabulary, internet activities, and post lesson assessment assignment. Concepts covered:Bioluminescence chemical production, purpose, and potential for human application. Defensive and offensive tactics of bioluminescence. Adaptation of organisms in the deep ocean. The role of li
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6th - 9th
INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY | Reading Writing STEM Art Games Research Activities
This 29-page Dot Day Activity Kit includes LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED to celebrate Dot Day and have a Middle-Grades Fun Day in ELA with your students! Reading passage, CCSS-aligned questions with Answer Key, 2 informative writing prompts, Revising & editing checklists, Online research activity, Art Activity, (with rubric), a STEM Challenge, a Creativity Activity, a Coloring Sheet, Video Links, and Supply Request Letter are all included!What is Dot Day? International Dot Day is celebrated
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3rd - 12th
The Global Waterscape: Understanding the world's water resources Complete Lesson
Enhance your students' understanding of the world's water resources with this comprehensive lesson plan. This package includes - A thought-provoking article titled "The Global Waterscape: Understanding the World's Water Resources" that delves into the complexities of water management across the globe. - Accompanying the article is a worksheet featuring vocabulary, multiple-choice, and extended-response questions, all designed to deepen students' comprehension and critical thinking skills.- An an
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6th - 8th
Climate Change Animal Migration Nonfiction, Vocab, Analysis for Science or ELA
Students are often naturally interested in climate change and animals, so this resource brings the two together!This can successfully be used in an ELA or science classroom. All materials are competely editable in Google Slides form, and you can mix and match which activities best suit your students. This is easily a multi-day resource depending on the length of your classes and includes an early-finisher/extension project.This resource provides the following learning opportunities:Two different
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
The Pitcher Plant / Interactive, Student Paced Lesson : Middle School
No prep student-paced lesson on the carnivorous Pitcher Plant, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsVocabulary Study, Glossary, Audio Article, Questions, Rubric, and Presentation Choice Board Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants with this comprehensive lesson! Engage students with vocabulary study, a detailed glossary, an informative article with audio support, three thought-pro
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5th - 8th
STEM Design for Learning: Designing School Supplies Webquest Project
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
Students become school supply designers in this interactive webquest. The familiar desk objects open new worlds to critical thinking and collaboration as students make decisions about school supply form, function, and fun through project-based learning.
Students form cooperative groups as “school supply companies”. Prior engineering knowledge is activated through a series of questions before students launch into web-based research accessing a se
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4th - 8th
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The Cobra Lily: Carnivorous Plant Study, Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the North American porcupine, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsThe Cobra Lily: Carnivorous Plant Study, Student Paced, Interactive LessonThis engaging lesson includes vocabulary study, a glossary, an informative article with audio narration, interactive quizzes with multiple choice questions, short answer response questions for critical thinking, a student rubr
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5th - 8th
Chestnut-headed Bee Eater: Interactive, Student Paced Lesson Middle School
No prep student-paced lesson on the Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the World of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters: Interactive, Self-Paced Full LessonDescription: Engage your students in an immersive exploration of the captivating Chestnut-headed Bee-eater with this comprehensive lesson plan. This resource includes a vocabulary study to deepen understanding, a
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5th - 8th
Understanding the Batfly: An interactive, student-paced lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the Batfly, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessons Description: Dive into the world of Nycteribiidae with this comprehensive lesson pack! Students will embark on a fascinating journey to learn about these unique bat flies through vocabulary study, a detailed glossary, an engaging article with audio narration, and interactive assessments. This lesson includes:Vocab
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5th - 8th
Exploring Flat Lizards: Interactive, Student Paced
No prep student-paced lesson on the Flat Lizard, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring Flat Lizards: Adaptations and Ecosystem Roles Description: Discover the fascinating world of Platysaurus lizards with this comprehensive lesson plan! Engage students in vocabulary study, explore the glossary, and listen to an audio article detailing the adaptations and ecosystem roles of Platysaurus l
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5th - 8th
Exploring the Great Skua: Vocabulary, Facts, and Quizzes/Interactive, Self Paced
No prep student-paced lesson on the Great Skua, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the Great Skua: Vocabulary, Facts, and Quizzes Description: Engage your students in an exciting lesson about the Great Skua with this comprehensive resource pack. Dive into the world of this formidable seabird with a vocabulary study, glossary, and an informative article with audio narration. Test your
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5th - 8th
The Wrinkle-Faced Bat: An Adventurous Lesson, Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the Wrinkle-Faced Bat, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the Wrinkle-Faced Bat: An Adventurous LessonBat yourself into the fascinating world of the Wrinkle-Faced Bat (Centurio senex) with our immersive March Mammal Madness resource.This comprehensive package includes a vocabulary study, glossary, text with audio, multiple-choice questions, short answer
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5th - 8th
The Marbled Polecat: Interactive, Student Paced Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the Marbled Polecat, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsDive into the captivating world of the marbled polecat with this comprehensive lesson pack. Explore the vocabulary, habitat, and behaviors of this fascinating creature through engaging activities and resources.This lesson pack includes:Vocabulary Study:Immerse yourself in the terminology related to the marbl
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5th - 8th
The Sparklemuffin Peacock Spider: Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the North American porcupine, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the World of the Sparklemuffin Peacock SpiderEngage your students in the fascinating world of Maratus jactatus, affectionately known as Sparklemuffins, with this comprehensive lesson plan. Dive into the vocabulary study and glossary to familiarize students with the terminology associated w
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5th - 8th
Exploring Indian Gray Mongooses: Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the Indian Gray Mongoose, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsWildlife Wonders: Exploring Indian Gray Mongooses Uncover the mysteries of the Indian gray mongooses through this engaging lesson packed with vocabulary study, a comprehensive glossary, and an illuminating article with audio accompaniment. Dig into the heart of the coastal regions where these silent mas
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5th - 8th
Exploring African Wild Dogs: Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the African Wild Dog, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsWelcome to an immersive lesson on African wild dogs! This comprehensive resource digs into the world of African wild dogs, offering a rich exploration of their habitat, behavior, and adaptations. This lesson includes:Vocabulary Study: Engage students in learning key terms associated with African wild dogs,
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5th - 8th
The fascinating Wichita Mountains pillsnail: Student Paced, Interactive
No prep student-paced lesson on the Flat Lizard, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExplore the fascinating world of the Wichita Mountains pillsnail with this engaging lesson plan! Included: Vocabulary study, explore a detailed glossary, and engage with an informative article accompanied by audio. Assess comprehension with three multiple-choice questions and two short-answer response questions,
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5th - 8th
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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