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8th grade science professional documents for staff and administrators
Middle School Science I Can Statements NGSS Classroom Focus Target Wall Bulletin
Bring the NGSS science standards to life with these easy-to-use, color-coded, editable posters for middle school science. They are perfect for showing students, parents, and administrators the academic standard that is at the root of your lesson. The illustrations and kid-friendly "I Can" Statements help students make sense of the standards. The full-page and half-page sizes are ideal for bulletin boards, interactive notebooks, homework packets, learning target displays, and more. Check out the
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
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K-8 Standards Checklists
K-8 Standards Checklists include parent and student-friendly checklists for each standard in Kindergarten through eighth grade.We have taken ALL of the updated English Language Arts (CCSS), Math (CCSS), California Social Studies, and Science (NGSS) standards for and turned them into "I Can" checklists so that you can easily track your student's progress throughout the year. This easy-to-understand format is perfect for communicating with parents about student progress. Send home as a progress re
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Grades:
K - 8th
A-E Scale Automatic Grading
The A-E SCALE AUTOMATIC GRADING will help you:✅ Determine student grades with automatic grading✅ Group students for targeted instruction✅ Identify topics for revision or extensionKey Features:automatic grade calculation - assign grades to students on a scale of 1-5. The template will automatically calculate and provide the corresponding grade from the options below:Limited, Basic, Sound, High and OutstandingEmerging, Beginning, Developing, Applying and ExtendingLimited, Below Level, At Level, Ab
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: VIC Teacher Bundle
Science Sub Plans with EDITABLE Substitute Handbook
Substitute teachers have a very difficult job. Not only are they expected to cover a classroom full of often unknown students, but they also usually receive very short notice on the days they are to work. Added to that, now they've been asked to sub SCIENCE class...
Set your substitute up for a successful day by using these Science Sub Plans & Substitute Teacher Handbook. This resource will give a substitute teacher the tools he or she needs to make sure that both they and the students hav
Grades:
5th - 12th
Close Reading: Teacher's Guide to Asking Text-Dependent Questions
This is a handy bookmark to help teachers generate text-dependent questions during a Close Reading lesson. This is not for students! It is simply a tool to help teachers during text-based discussions. Teachers can keep this bookmark/guide handy so that asking a text-based question is quick and easy!
Graphics by Melonheadz and fonts by KG Fonts
Grades:
K - 11th
Homework Tracker
The HOMEWORK TRACKER will help you:✅ monitor work submission and automate the calculation of student grades.Key Features:automated grade calculation - grading options:Rarely, Sometimes, Usually, and ConsistentlyEmerging, Beginning, Developing, Applying, and Extending(*You can contact us for customised wording to meet your specific requirements)easy tracking of homework submission - utilise checkboxes for effortless monitoring and tracking of homework submissionsinformation per term - the templat
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: VIC Teacher Bundle
Grade 8 ONTARIO Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)
These Grade 8 ONTARIO Report Card Comments will make completing your report cards so easy! Comments are compatible with Google Docs™ and are fully editable for your convenience. Just copy and paste and replace "STUDENT" with your student's name and "THEY/THEIR/THEM" with your student's preferred pronouns.This resource is updated for all the newest curricula as of 2023!All comments are provided in a rubric format (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4) so you can easily identify what comment is appr
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Grades:
8th
SMARTboard Grant Proposal
This is a completed grant in which you can edit, copy, or paste information in order for you to get a SMARTboard in your classroom! The grant highlights the many positive aspects of this great technology, and explains why it should be implemented in your classroom!
(Please note, the attached budget may NOT be accurate to current costs, and you should update that section to fit your needs)
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
General: Teacher Timetable with FREE Weekly Planner
The TERM TIMETABLE will help you:✅ set up your teaching schedule fasterKey Features:ready-made template - say goodbye to creating tables, adding rows, colour filling, adjusting cell sizeeasily plan out your term schedule - log your times, write the activity and add your subjects in the drop-down.(*Since subjects have to be manually entered, there is no automatic calculation feature. Please refer to our other timetables if you're after automatic calculation.)one-touch term preparation - duplicate
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: General (Other) Curriculum Teacher Bundle
Hidden Figures Movie Guide, STEM Sub Plans and Black History Month Activities
Need an easy sub plan? Maybe a movie day incentive? Keep your students engaged and extend their STEM learning by watching Hidden Figures (2016)!Looking for more engineering movie guides? Grab the bundle and save!All STEM in the Middle Movie Guides include before, during and after questions to keep your students engaged and learning throughout the entire "movie day." This means you are free to catch up on grades, hold conferences, hang out with your students, or take a much needed sick day.This r
Grades:
6th - 9th
Lesson Plan Template- Science (Editable)
This item is a multi-color Science lesson plan template that includes a number of text boxes with headings and subheadings that correspond to Science planning and structural procedures. The plan incorporates a wide variety of critical lesson plan components which includes the following:* Lesson/Unit Title* Grade level(s)* Unit Focus * Overview and purpose * Standards addressed* Learning Outcomes * Modification/Differentiation * Materials/Resources* Enrichment/Extensions * Essential questions * I
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
NGSS 6-8 Middle School Standards "I can" poster, practices, checklists
This file contains 64 pages of materials I use in my classroom to help me implement the NGSS. It contains the final NGSS performance expectations (standards) for middle school physical science, life science, earth & space science, and engineering that I post in my classroom as learning goals. They are color coded and written in the "I can" format. (See my other listings for other formats that may suit your needs better).
It also contains the eight science practices that the Next Gener
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Backwards Planning Tool for Instructional Coaches during Coaching Conferences
Calling all Instructional Coaches! This resource can be used in ANY content area! Support teachers in designing standards focused lessons with this backwards planning tool. Students grow as learners when teachers engage in backwards planning. When teachers plan with the end in mind, they can clearly design learning activities for students that are connected to their objective and standard. This resource is designed to be used by Instructional Coaches during Coaching Cycles, Coaching Conferences,
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
{editable} Weekly Lesson Plan Template
{editable} full page size, landscape orientation print-outs for your weekly lesson plans. Use with your favorite binder punch for compatibility in notebooks, HAPPY planners, and a variety of other teacher notebooks. Includes “Observation Look-For” categories such as Deliberate Practice, Objectives, Strategies, Assignments, Standards, Marzano DQ 2-4, and Accommodations. Digital template can be used for paperless classrooms, teacher binders, or digital submission to administrators. It is compat
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: TIPS & TRICKS BUNDLE
First Day Back to School Science Welcome Letter and EDITABLE Syllabus
This is a Back to School EDITABLE Science Welcome Letter and Syllabus I made for the first day of school for my upper elementary and middle school students and parents. It can be edited to fit your needs, rules, procedures, and even subject! It includes cute clip art and a student information page that the parents fill out and return for the teacher! It’s a huge time saver especially for new teachers!Also, check out my editable NGSS Back to School or Open House Slideshow which is sure to impres
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Absent Work Form for Middle School - Editable
Keeping track of missing work in middle school is HARD! Print off one of these forms for each day, fill it in, and file it in a binder next to your absent work file box! Students can check this to see what they missed, what assignments they need to complete, what they should turn in, and what they should get. This has a space for students names - just in case they (or you) forgot which day they were gone! This Absent Work Form is a classroom management must and an organizational life-saver! This
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Teacher Day Plan for Casuals + QR Code
Are you tired of spending too much time getting organised for casual teachers?The TEACHER DAY PLAN for CASUALS + QR Code will help you:✅ easily communicate the day plan and essential class information to casual teachers Key Features:QR code - scan for instant access to your day plan, updated in real-timereal-time updates - stay current with information updated from any devicesimplified organisation - centralise information for smooth daily operationready-made template - ‘Welcome Page’ with hyper
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Also included in: VIC Teacher Bundle
Zoology Objectives I Learning Goals I Curriculum Pacing Guide I Deluxe Version
Zoology Objectives I Learning Goals I Curriculum Pacing Guide 9 PAGE DETAILED, FULL LENGTH, EDITABLE zoology teacher resource to help you plan & design a full year high school Zoology course - aligned to NGSS - whether this is your first time teaching Zoology or you have already been teaching this course! This resource document includes a detailed overview of a two semester (full year) Zoology class that covers units over each of the 9 major animal phyla ( Porifera I Cnidaria I Platyhelmint
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS2-4
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Complete Curriculum Map Bundle K through 8th Grade- all subjects with standards
This is a complete year long curriculum map bundle for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. ELA and math are aligned with common core standards. Science is aligned with NGSS standards. In 6th - 8th grade, science standards are from 6th to 8th grade (not tied to grade level), so choose life science, earth science or biology each year. Rotate over 3 years so all middle schoolers learn all 3 sciences. Social studies is aligned with Hawaii state standards. The form is a c
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Grades:
K - 8th
Grade 8 SCIENCE Ontario Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)
These Grade 8 SCIENCE Report Card Comments for the NEW 2022 Ontario Curriculum will make completing the Science portion of your report cards so easy! All four Science units are included: Cells, Fluids, Systems in Action, and Water Systems. Comments are compatible with Google Docs™ and are fully editable for your convenience. Just copy and paste and replace "STUDENT" with your student's name and "THEY/THEIR/THEM" with your student's preferred pronouns. All comments are provided in a rubric format
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Grades:
8th
Also included in: Grade 8 ONTARIO Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)
Changing Places: Teacher Resources - Year 9 Geography
This bundle includes the Changing Places 10-week teaching program and Slideshow Presentation.This is a 10 week unit of work with activities included:Week 1 - What is Urbanisation & Assessment ScheduleWeek 2 - Advantages & Disadvantages of CitiesWeek 3 - Rise of MegacitiesWeek 4 - Where do Australian's live?Week 5 - Life in IndiaWeek 6 - Urban RenewalWeek 7 - Sustainable CitiesWeek 8 - What is Migration?Week 9 - Population Movement: Australia vs ChinaWeek 10 - The Power of Resources: The
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Grades:
7th - 10th
3-Point Scale Automatic Grading
The 3-POINT SCALE AUTOMATIC GRADING will help you:✅ Determine student grades with automatic grading✅ Group students for targeted instruction✅ Identify topics for revision or extensionKey Features:automatic grade calculation - assign grades to students on a scale of 1-3. The template will automatically calculate and provide the corresponding grade from the options below:Requires Consolidation, Achieving and Working BeyondWorking Towards, Working At and Working BeyondNeeds Support, On Track and Ex
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: VIC Teacher Bundle
Ontario Report Card Comments - Grades 6, 7, and 8 Science (Editable)
Need help with creating Report Card comments? This Grade 6, 7, and 8 Science Report Card Comment writing product is the perfect solution! It is editable for your convenience so you can easily customize each comment to fit the examples of the assignments/projects you did. This resource is very helpful when creating your comments for all of the science strands on the Ontario Report Card for Grade 6, 7, and 8 Science. It focuses on "CAN-DO" statements about what the student is able to do instead of
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Separating Mixtures and Solutions: Chromatography Inquiry Lab
Separating Mixtures and Solutions does NOT have to be dry or boring. This inquiry based chromatography lesson plan includes complete teacher instructions, a detailed lesson plan, materials list, scripted instructions, and suggestions for extensions. It is appropriate for the middle school level. Students will be given a scenario (a mystery) that they can solve by using the principles of chromatography. They are then asked to develop procedures, as a group, to solve the problem using what they
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Grades:
7th - 9th
CCSS:
Also included in: Biology: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
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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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