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9th grade earth sciences rubrics
SCIENCE Interactive Notebook Cover, Grading Rubric, and Table of Contents
If you're like me, you LOVE using interactive notebooks with your students! They're a fantastic way to actively involve students in the learning process. But...if you're like me, you also want your interactive notebooks to be organized! Students should be able to access information quickly and accurately, making it easy to review previously-studied material and create new entries when needed. This is the perfect tool to help you and your students get, and STAY, organized! Included in this resou
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4th - 10th
Climate Change Project-Energy Saving House
Looking for a creative way to teach climate change, fossil fuels, and energy efficiency/conservation? Your middle or early high school students will love designing an energy-saving house! This project is perfect for 6th-10th grade science students learning about fossil fuels, energy, and climate change. My 9th graders love letting their creativity shine, and I am always impressed by their effort and dedication to this project.
This document includes a project handout for students, a grading ru
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Endangered Species Ecology Project | Human Impact on the Environment
In this in-depth Endangered Species Project, students investigate the culture of a people group living near a chosen Endangered Species, and create a campaign to save that species. The project is a great end-of-year or end-of-unit assignment for Ecology. Laws and regulations for protecting endangered species are needed, but do not always work if the community is not on board. But if a community has PRIDE in their native species, they will be motivated to save the species, and to protect the habi
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Designing and Building a Water Filtration System STEM Project
**FULLY UPDATED JULY 2018**
This is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mixture, and the process of treating water is helpful.
Contents:
• Water Filtration System STEM project Family supply letter
• Water Filtration System STEM project student
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3rd - 12th
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Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
This bundle includes six environmental science research projects which will keep 7th-10th grade students engaged with the material. Student handouts, research tables, and rubrics are included to provide your students with clear expectations. This is a sanity-saver for any environmental science teacher! The projects included are:1) Marine Magazine Research Project-Students will research a marine species of their choice, and write a magazine "for" that species! This is a great way to reinforce env
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7th - 12th
Evolution Project and Rubric- Distance Learning
Teachers can use this Evolution Project and Rubric to allow students to explore the evolutionary changes of an organism of their choice. Students will choose an organism, research its ancestry, create a poster with specific guidelines, and present their findings to the class. A rubric is included in this product to serve as a guideline for both teachers and students alike. This format is editable, so more/less can be altered to the directions and rubric. Information such as incorporating binomia
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-3
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Extreme Weather Project
Students really have fun with this project researching extreme weather. This project takes three days. One day for pre-research, one day creating a slides presentation and one day presenting to the class. This is great for group work and collaboration. Groups choose an extreme weather condition and research three major events, survival techniques, and common details.
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7th - 12th
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Assessment Bundle - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory - NGSS HS-ESS1-2
Evaluate student understanding of the big bang theory and the evidence that supports it with this assessment pack aligned to the NGSS HS-ESS1-2. This bundle includes traditional multiple choice assessment tasks, a C-E-R performance task, a red shift quiz in which students analyze star spectra data, and formative assessment tasks to prepare students for summative evaluation.5E Model Phase: EvaluateLearning Target:Students will construct an explanation based on evidence for the Big Bang theory.Suc
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Evidence For The Big Bang Theory BUNDLE - HS-ESS1-2
Solar System Brochure Activity - Space Creative Writing Science Activity
This Space Science is a project where students will design a brochure on our Solar System! This astronomy activity makes for a great exploratory, review or substitute ready-to-go printable. It includes directions with clear and concise criteria (1 page), a two-page editable template (both in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and a student-friendly rubric. This product is included in my Astronomy Unit 2: Solar System!Students will demonstrate their understanding of the following:Geocentric System v
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Solar System Planets Curriculum Bundle - Space Science Unit
Earth Moon and Sun System Assessment (with rubric and scaffolding information!)
This product should be used as the final assessment for the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-1 where students are asked to create a model of the Earth Moon and Sun system, and how all of the phenomena work together. This covers the ENTIRE standard. This assessment includes:- Rotation vs revolution of - Eclipses- Moon phases- Tilts of axis's and orbits- Seasons- Equinoxes and Solstices etcI've included 2 pages of all the information that should be taught prior to this assessment as teachers notes at the end
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7th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Big Bang Theory Timeline Diagram Activity
This product allows students to create a diagram focusing on the timeline of events of the Big Bang Theory. Students will be given a list of eight events to organize and they will need to draw a diagram/ picture for each event with appropriate and accurate arrows indicating the correct chronological order of events. A rubric is provided for grading purposes for this activity so that students know exactly what work is needed for each task. These events, directions and the rubric can be edited/mod
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Energy Sources Project | Middle or High School Science | Individual or Group!
In this energy sources project, learners are asked to research different types of energy sources (geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, tidal energy, wind energy, and fossil fuels). Students will research what the energy types are, and the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of sustainability, technological limitations, access, and controversy). Students have the choice to present their research as a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation, physical poster,
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7th - 12th
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Weather Forecasting Report- News Meteorology Project for Weather Unit
This is a great project for the end of your weather unit. Students can show their understandings of different weather phenomenon like fronts, radar, temperature, pressure systems and how they all work together. Included: An easy fill in the blank outline for a report that the students will use when interpreting a weather map just like a meteorologistTips for teachers using thisOutline for how to use it in classRubric for easy grading and an outline for the students to know they are on trackSign
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6th - 9th
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MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Climate Change Solutions STEM Project with Rubric: Middle School Science
In this engaging STEM project, you will challenge your students in grades 6-9 to think of ways to slow or reverse climate change. They will work in pairs or small groups to design an invention or technology that can help put the earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide back in balance. They will use research skills, science knowledge, design ideas, and math calculations to convey their learning. Then, they will present their idea to the class! 1) First, teach your students about climate change and the
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Science Lab Collaboration/Participation Rubric
This is a very simple Science Lab Participation/Collaboration Rubric. Sometimes in classes that does labs you don't get as many tests grades. This is a great way to get a grade on their authentic participation.
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4th - 12th
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Food Sustainability UNIT BUNDLE: Slideshow, Q&A, Project, Answer Keys and Rubric
If your class is learning about food sustainability and are looking for a comprehensive unit, look no further. Within this money-saving bundle you will find two resources that teachers love! NO PREP REQUIRED. Included:1. Presentation: This includes 16 informational slides on carbon footprints, sustainable diets and farming practices, eating locally, buying seasonal foods and avoiding food waste. Worksheets: There are 8 questions with an answer key. The questions correspond with the presentation
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7th - 12th
Climate Change PBL
In this PBL unit, we'll become Climate Champions on a mission to explore, understand, and take action against climate change. This project will allow us to dive deep into the science, impacts, and solutions surrounding climate change while developing critical skills along the way.Your Role as Climate Champions:Engage actively in research, discussions, and collaborative activities.Think critically and creatively as we explore solutions to climate-related challenges.Develop communication skills to
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5th - 9th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Geography: Natural Resources GoogleEarth Project
**December 27, 2017 - This product has been updated. An additional writing assignment and rubric has been included.
This assignments teaches students to use GoogleEarth. As they map out their natural resources destinations, they also blog about the natural resources found in that geographic area. This assignment includes step by steps on how to use GoogleEarth as well as a rubric which pertains to the assignment.
Kids enjoyed it - took them about a week to do in class; was a great summative a
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7th - 12th
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Constellation Research Project
Students select (at random) a constellation to research. I give my students two days in class to research and write the paper, drawing and presentation prep are done at home.Students are responsible for completing a short paper (~250 words), a "star map" (constellation illustration on construction paper) and giving a short presentation on their constellation.Included Materials:1. Teacher Guide2. Constellation Project Cards (PDF)3. Constellation Project Rubric (PDF)4. Constellation Project Rubric
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6th - 9th
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Weather Forecasting Video Project
In this weather forecasting project, students become meteorologists! Using what they have learned about weather, they will create a 5-day forecast that they present in a video. Instructions read:What It IsYou are a meteorologist who is on assignment somewhere in the world. You are responsible for reporting the current weather and describing the local forecast for the next 5 days. A good meteorologist can simply explain what's causing the upcoming weather, and they're interesting and fun to watch
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6th - 12th
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CER Template with Examples and Rubrics (Scientific Writing, Argumentation)
Guiding middle school and high school students through writing scientific argumentation can be challenging.The NGSS calls out “Engaging in Argument from Evidence” specifically as an SEP, and we all know how much our students love arguing, so let’s give them a healthy outlet ;)I have found many CER templates confusing and unclear for students, so I created this one for my own classes.Includes:Two levels of templates for beginning and advanced scientific writers.Template & detailed instruction
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4th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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Layers of the Atmosphere Poster Project
This poster project about the layers of the atmosphere is a great way to have students demonstrate what they know about each layer. The downloadable file comes with an editable rubric, and a PDF with project instructions and rubric.Instructions read: For this project, you will create a poster that depicts the layers of the atmosphere. Be sure to include: the layer names and locations, characteristic information about each layer (i.e. temperature trends, molecule arrangement, types of gases found
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6th - 9th
Earth & Space *FULL SEMESTER* SBL Projects
FULL SEMESTER CURRICULUM! You don't have to do anything besides print or push out to students!!I have created a full semester of projects for your Earth & Space science classes. I have created the rubric for you to use based on Standards based grading. I use this as the class gets between 2-4 days depending on how long your class is and how detailed the standard is. I would pass out a copy of the specific standard. Walk through the standard. ** This shows EVERYTHING a student needs to be abl
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
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