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Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities
This student-centered NGSS-aligned graphing lesson is fun and interactive! My class gave it a thumbs up! It was created specifically for Middle School grades 6-8 NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. These graphing stations are a great way to get students to interact with different forms of data. The graphing stations include:⭐ A Graphing Notes Printable - The notes explain the different types of graphs and how they are most commonly used. This is a great resource for students to ref
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6th - 8th
Electrical Circuits: Series vs. Parallel & Schematic Diagrams
Circuits: Series vs. Parallel. Tired of giving notes? This resource provides an introduction to the idea of an electrical circuit and what it needs in order for electricity to flow. Symbols are given for the parts of a circuit, as well as an explanation of the differences between a series and parallel circuit. Visuals and schematic diagrams provided. There are questions to help students understand the advantages and disadvantages to each type of circuit. A more complex schematic diagram is provi
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Electricity Bundle with Student Workbook
The Metric System - Metric Measurement Worksheets Practice
Ahhh, the metric system! How our students need MORE metric measuring practice! You've introduced the metric system, or perhaps reviewed it, and now you need more metric measurement practice? Perhaps your students need some worksheets to practice reading metric measurements for homework? All your metric measurement practice worksheets are here!Seven student pages to practice measuring metric length (mm and cm), mass (triple beam balance readings- in grams), and volume (graduated cylinder- of liqu
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
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3rd - 9th
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Think Like a Scientist BUNDLE!
Think Like a Scientist Activity: Learn the skills scientists use on a regular basis, like observation, classification, inferring, and predicting. This product includes a printable PDF, a digital interactive PDF (can be used on programs like Adobe Reader and Preview (Apple) and a Google Version to be shared on Google Classroom. There is also a Google Slides presentation that goes along with the notes sheet.These practice activities give your students an opportunity to use their brain in ways they
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4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Math Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzle Games Worksheets in Print or Digital
Here's how to keep your gifted and talented sports fanatic engaged with logic puzzles and math brainteasers. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These worksheets will engage students with whole or small
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers in Print or Digital Worksheets
Experiment Design Scientific Method Metric System Bundle - With Significant Figs
This super unit bundle product combines 2 separate unit bundles together: Scientific Method and Metric System. This super bundle contains 42 resources needed for a typical middle school science unit covering the nature of science, scientific method, experimental design, metric or SI system, metric conversions, and significant figures. I typically teach these units in succession at the start of every school year, so I wanted to combine them in a super bundle for greater cost savings for TpT buy
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6th - 9th
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Drawing Conclusions
Engage and challenge your kids with nonfiction reading passages to teach English or social studies students how to make inferences about real events! These eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concern people, events, or procedures related to American history and will give your kids the critical thinking practice they need to make inferences or form conclusions from reading. Higher-level short pieces help students think outside the box, and your kids will love them! Click her
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7th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
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6th - 12th
Taxonomy and Animal Classification -Three Domains of Life -Lesson and Practice
Learn more about Taxonomy and Animal Classification with this printable! The lesson walks through the beginnings of taxonomy and Carl Linnaeus, and continues to the various changes to how those in biology view taxonomy. There are several diagrams and color charts to get a full perspective. With this printable, learners will get a better understanding of the following...BiologyCarl LinnaeusWhat Taxonomy IsTaxonomy Over the Years - including different models and about those that proposed themThe
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5th - 9th
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith? An Investigation and Essay Activity
It’s a story familiar to every American child: John Smith, captured by Powhatan Indians, was about to have his head smashed in when suddenly the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, laid her head on his and begged her father not to kill Smith, thereby saving his life. But is it true?
The answer to that is simple: nobody really knows. In this activity, students will examine both sides of the question, analyze the arguments made for and against the veracity of Smith's story, and decide for themselves wh
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7th - 11th
Mesoamerica: the Olmec Civilization PowerPoint Presentation
4,000 years ago the Olmec civilization rose to prominence in Central America. They became the mother civilization for all of Mesoamerica. Their religion was adopted and modified by all the other cultures, as were their agriculture practices and architectural structures. As sudden as their appearance, the Olmec disappeared leaving behind many questions about their civilization.Featuring: -academic vocabulary and concepts-reflection-discussion-academic writing-questions with answersIntroduce yo
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Mystery pH Scale Lab
In this fun lab, students use pH paper (or probes) to identify the pH of nine mystery substances.
There is a full page of background provided, safety section, materials list, procedure, data tables, and four followup questions. Also comes with student printout and teacher edition with tips and question answers! Includes different options for mystery substances.
A great environmental real-world follow-up is the Ocean Acidification Lab.
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7th - 11th
Macbeth - The Mock Trial drama curriculum
Have you ever thought about putting one of the characters in a Shakespeare play on trial? With this drama curriculum students can read a 30-minute play of Macbeth (included) to get familiar with the storyline and characters, act it out, then choose a prosecution and defense team and go through the lessons to create their case and put Macbeth on trial for the murder of King Duncan.We've done formal mock trials with middle school students, so I know what the kids are capable of doing. I've found l
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6th - 12th
MAKING LISTS Activity| Fun Fridays| Morning Meetings| Transitions| Quick Writes
THESE SLIDES ARE A MUST FOR ANY TEACHER WHO WANTS A FUN AND QUICK ACTIVITY AT THEIR FINGERTIPS! PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!❤️ COMMENTS:My kids have LOVED these! The list ideas have been great for me to teach the kids about how they could take a simple list and use an idea from it to write in so many different formats! Great job!My class loves this, and I love all the ideas! They ask to make lists now every day.We had so much fun sharing our lists. Thank you.Great attention-grabbing bellringer!
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4th - 7th
The Periodic Table of Elements Coloring Book (Sample)
A coloring book to familiarize the user with the Primary elements in the Periodic Table. The Periodic Table Coloring Book (PTCB) was received worldwide with acclaim. It is based on solid, proven concepts. By creating a foundation that is applicable to all science (“Oh yes, Hydrogen, I remember coloring it, part of water, it is also used as a fuel; I wonder how I could apply this to the vehicle engine I am studying…”) and creating enjoyable memories associated with the elements science becomes ac
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Science journal activities Patterns in the sky a closer look at Space
This science journal features creative hands on activities to engage young learners.
The pages featured in this journal are as follows:
A Journal cover, Science vocabulary terms, Patterns that repeat every day, Patterns that repeat every year, Why does the moons shape change? (you can use oreos to create the different phases of the moon), Star Patterns ( Students can take the science journal one step further by researching a chosen constellation and making a diorama using black construction
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2nd - 8th
Outdoor Education - Unit of Work - Leave No Trace
An Outdoor Education Unit focusing on the ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT). This is a comprehensive introduction to the 7 principles of LNT and form the 'cornerstone' of hiking and camping etiquette. Each principle is broken down into specifics that are clear, easily understood and how these principles impact on the 'outdoors'.This is a stand alone unit of work designed around a Year 9 Outdoor Education program, but can be adapted to suit Years 7 - 10. The duration of the unit is aimed at 2 - 3
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7th - 10th
Jack and the Beanstalk - The Mock Trial drama curriculum
Why just perform a play when you can take it a step further by creating a mock trial with this drama curriculum? A mock trial is a great way for students to dig deeper with the characters in a fairy tale play and its conflict. The Case: After losing her husband and being left with nothing, the Giant’s wife is suing Jack for the loss of her property. Can you put together a case and gather witnesses that can save Jack, or will you represent the plaintiff and help the Giant's wife win the case?We'v
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4th - 8th
Think You Know Your Rights? A Bill of Rights critical thinking worksheet
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how these Amendments apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.This worksheet is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of
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7th - 11th
Design Your Own Home - Architecture Unit
Students learn the basic stages of designing a house, from planning to final design, in this two week unit. Critical thinking plays a large role in this activity. The unit has a strong emphasis on the preliminary planning stages of designing a home: spaces that are necessary vs. those that are amenities; defining public vs. private spaces; room locations and relationships; and working within a square footage budget. Just as an architect does, students will develop a preliminary floor plan, refin
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6th - 12th
Social Studies - Graph and Chart Skills - Bundle
(13) One page worksheets of the following:Reading a Bar GraphReading a line GraphReading a Circle GraphReading a DiagramReading a FlowchartAnalyzing a PhotographAnalyzing ArtAnalyzing a Political CartoonReading a TimelineReading a TableReading a Climate GraphComparing Climate GraphsReading a Cartogram
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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