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8th grade science rubrics for Google Apps
Introduction to claim evidence reasoning Activity Forensic Science CER Practice
Are you looking for an engaging activity to easily introduce your students to claim evidence reasoning (CER), and scientific explanations? Students will love this forensic science solve the case CSI investigation where they write up their findings using the claim evidence reasoning CER format. What will students be doing during this forensic science claim evidence reasoning CER practice activity? They will observe a crime sceneAnalyze the police report and forensic reports Record their observat
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6th - 9th
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Biome or Ecosystem Shoebox Project
Looking for an extension activity for your ecology unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning? If so, this Ecosystem Shadowbox Project is the perfect resource for you! With this resource, students will create a food web which represents all the biotic factors of their ecosystem as well as describing how physical and biological changes in the ecosystem will impact the populations. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and par
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Grade 7 SCIENCE Report Card Comments | Ontario | EDITABLE | BRITISH COLUMBIA
Write your best Grade 7 Ontario Science report card comments faster than ever! This Science report card comment bank contains high-quality options that address, STEM skills, environment, heat, substances and mixtures and more. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 7, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resource can be used for Progress reports, Term report
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6th - 8th
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Invention Convention - Student Led STEM Project
Looking for a fun way to wrap up your engineering unit? This project brings inventions to life and captures imaginations as students answer the question: What does it take to invent something new?Your students will be guided through the engineering design process of designing as they solve a problem with technology! This project guides students through the following steps in a 16 page booklet:To Do Checklist Define a Problem Brainstorming SolutionsPre Conference Form with TeacherDevelop a ModelM
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Engineering - FULL UNIT
Grade 8 SCIENCE Report Card Comments | Ontario | EDITABLE | BRITISH COLUMBIA
Write your best Grade 8 Ontario Science report card comments faster than ever! This Science report card comment bank contains high-quality options that address, STEM skills, cells, fluids, systems, water and more. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students. Whether you're a new teacher, new to grade 8, or just looking for new ideas, this will help. The comments included in this resource can be used for Progress reports, Term reports as well as
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7th - 8th
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Forensics FINAL - Student Choice Project - Completely EDITABLE!
This resource is a NO-PREP, Easy to Grade Project that students can do from home or at school. Students choose to:Analyze a Crime Scene TV Show Research a Famous Forensic CaseORCreate their Own Crime Story This resource comes with: Project Overview Google Doc (includes criteria for each project choice, suggestions for TV shows, podcasts, and case study websites, and a general rubric)Student Choice Google Form Project Submission Google Form Each of these resources is editable, so you can reuse an
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8th - 12th
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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8th
Also included in: Grade 8 ONTARIO Report Card Comments (Use with Google Docs™)
MYP Design Cycle Year 2 & 3 Fully Explained (Lesson with activities)
A great lesson to introduce your students to the MYP design cycle. It has many activities for students to practice each section. When working on their design projects it becomes a great reference if they get stuck. It includes a few extras as well including citations review, importance of command terms, and a few links to you tube videos. This took me 20 plus hours to create. Why reinvent the wheel, grab this and your first 5 lessons of design class are all set to go.
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7th - 8th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Analyzing Graphs Force & Motion CER Practice
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for force and motion lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of force and motion topics? This force and motion claim evidence reasoning practice problem has four different scenarios about gravity, speed, acceleration, and Newton's laws.These will help students interpret graphs and diagrams and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the PREVIEW to learn moreWha
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS2-2
Unicellular Organisms Project Rubric
This project rubric contains instructions for students on requirements for the project as well as a rubric you can grade their final product with. Students will research their choice of 2 different unicellular organisms and create a product to display what they have learned. This project aligns directly to 5th Grade NCSCOS Science standard 5.L.1.1, but can be applied to any grade level learning about this topic.
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3rd - 8th
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Careers in Chemistry Project
Students research and present careers in chemistry beyond lab chemist and chemistry teacher.Included:Teacher InstructionsStudent Instructions (editable)Student Presentation Follow-Along sheet (editable)Rubric Spreadsheet (editable)Slideshow Presentation Template (editable)
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7th - 12th
Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice Thermal Energy heat transfer worksheet CER
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for thermal energy and heat transfer lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of thermal energy and heat transfer topics? This thermal energy heat transfer claim evidence reasoning CER practice problem has four different scenarios about thermal energy.These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the PRE
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
Bundle: Middle School Physical Science TQB NO-PREP Google Forms™ 1200 Questions
Middle School Physical ScienceSupercharge Your Success with Instant Grading! Are you tired of spending endless hours grading tests and assessments? Imagine a world where grading is not just lightning-fast but also incredibly accurate. Welcome to our Test Question Banks, where the answers are meticulously chosen and come with detailed explanations, making grading a breeze!Why choose us?✅ Instant Grading: With our Test Question Banks, grading is as simple as a few clicks. Our carefully curated ans
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS4-2
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Analyzing Graphs Human Impact CER Practice
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for human impact lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of human impact topics? This human impact claim evidence reasoning practice problem has four different experiments about the increase in human population and its effect on the climate and ecosystemsThese will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Generic Grading Rubric
This generic grading rubric will make consistent grading quick and easy. It's perfect for giving students fast and clear feedback in any middle or high school class. Grading criteria is aligned with project based learning standards, making it perfect to grade papers, presentations, posters and more in any subject. Adapt and use in all of your classes to help your students easily understand and rise to your standards and expectations, each and every time. 1 page Editable and adjustable Five gradi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Rubric Bundle (Generic Project, DBQ/Essay, & Socratic Seminar)
Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Analyzing Graphs Conservation of Energy CER
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for conservation of energy lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of conservation of energy topics? This conservation of energy claim evidence reasoning CER practice problem has four different scenarios about the conservation of energyThese will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the PREVIEW to learn m
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6th - 8th
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Claims, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) writing planner (Editable) - Outline & Rubric
What does CER stand for? C stands for the claim (thesis), E stands for evidence, and R stands for reasoning. Why use a CER assessment? The CER format enables students to make original claims, while provided a structure to support those claims with evidence (facts and data that support the claim statement) and reasoning (explain how the evidence proves the claim). A CER structure can be used to teacher argumentative writing in any subject area - Including social studies, science and math.What is
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6th - 12th
Engineering Design Process Rubric for Middle School STEM and Science
Assessing STEM challenges can be difficult... This resource will make grading projects simple! You can use this engineering design process rubric with any engineering design STEM challenge. With two different versions of the rubric and digital and printable options, you can choose the rubric that best fits your classroom needs.Looking for STEM Challenges to engage and challenge your students? Click here to save!This rubric can help you assess the ETS Strand of NGSS, the Science and Engineering P
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity NGSS Cells & Organisms CER Practice Activity
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for cells and organisms lessons? Do they have difficulty interpreting diagrams of cells and organisms topics? This cells and organisms claim evidence reasoning practice problem has four different scenarios about living things, cells, and living organisms.These will help students interpret graphs and diagrams and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the PREVIEW to learn moreWhat students are do
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS1-6
claim evidence reasoning earth science activity cer practice graphic organizer
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for earth science lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of earth science topics? This claim evidence reasoning earth science CER practice problem has four different scenarios about earth science including Coriolis effect, rock cycle, Earth Moon Sun relationship for seasons and tides.These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
Carnival Ride Robotics Project
Designed for an Automation and Robotics class (using VEX V5 materials), this serves as an end-of-unit project that challenges the advanced learners, and is just enough for those that struggled through the course. Included (and all editable) in this download:- Teacher Introduction Slides- Decision Making Matrix (hyperlinked doc)- Daily Progress Record (hyperlinked doc)- Engineering Plan (hyperlinked doc)- Project Reflection (hyperlinked doc)- Grading Rubric (hyperlinked doc)
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6th - 8th
Biology: Claim Evidence and Reasoning Writing Prompts BUNDLE-ANSWER KEY INCLUDED
Claim, evidence, and reasoning in science is a great way to get students to explain with detail their understanding of a writing prompt. This product is one in a series of writing prompts that can be used in biology and other science classes. The writing prompt will provide the evidence necessary for your students to complete the claim evidence and reasoning writing. The reasoning part is up to your students to apply the over arching topic in this case, evolution, to the reading in order to writ
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7th - 12th
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Comprehensive STEM Project Bundle: Time Capsule & Ball Drop Design | New Year
Comprehensive STEM Project Bundle: Time Capsule & Ball Drop DesignProduct Description:This bundle combines two engaging STEM projects: the Time Capsule and Ball Drop Challenge. Ideal for high school students, these projects integrate engineering, physics, and material science principles.This Bundle Includes:Detailed lesson plans for both projects (2 weeks each).Student worksheets and handouts.Step-by-step project guidelines.Evaluation rubrics on a 4-point scale.Presentation guidelines for st
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Comprehensive New Year's Educational Bundle for Grades 6-12
10 Lesson Plans on Ecosystems: lesson plan, rubric, suggested worksheet
Explore Ecosystems Bundle - NGSS Aligned Middle Level Science LessonsAre you ready to transform your middle-level science classroom into an exciting hub of discovery? Do you need to refresh your lessons with a new idea? Introducing the "Explore Ecosystems Bundle," a comprehensive set of 10 engaging and NGSS-aligned lessons designed to captivate students while meeting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This bundle covers a diverse range of activities, ensuring a holistic understanding of e
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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