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Biology rubric pdfs
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
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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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Biodiversity Final Project Shoebox (Diorama) Ecosystems
This final project can be used as a cumulative task to assess students understanding of biodiversity, food webs and ecosystems as well as how humans benefit from and impact biodiversity. This project is broken into sections: *Learning Goals: students will learn why they are completing this project*Task: what is being asked of them*Planning: students will begin brainstorming their ideas and begin rough copies of their work*Rubric: aligned with the Ontario Grade 6 curriculumThe task itself is brok
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Biodiversity BUNDLE
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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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Cell Model Project - Rubric & Guide
Are you ready to implement the famous Cell Model Project, but unsure where to start? If so, then this resource is for you. I've included helpful teacher tips to get you started, and multiple versions of a student project description to support you in whatever way you decide to implement this project. (For example, using food or not using food?) A fun extension is included too, just in case the age old cell project is a bit too boring for some of your superstar students.Additionally, this project
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cells - FULL UNIT
CER Practice Activity Ecosystem Reading Passages Worksheets Data Analysis
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for ecosystem lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of ecosystem topics? This ecosystems claim evidence reasoning practice problems has four different scenarios about ecosystems including the interaction of organisms within ecosystems and the impact of humans. These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER).
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
5th 6th Grade 4 Scientific Method Lab Science Rubric Student Self Assessment
You will download two science rubric assessments (teacher and student self assessment) for grading a grade 4, 5th, or 6th grade scientific method lab. The first science rubric may be used by the teacher to assess the students' skills in identifying scientific method lab concepts, such as, the hypothesis, following the procedures, collecting data, using materials, and accuracy of results. The assessment is on a four point scale. The second assessment is the student self assessment of the firs
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Marine Biology Endangered Species Project
This is a comprehensive marine endangered species project. It includes two major parts; a research component where students generate a Google Slides Presentation and an Action Plan. The Action Plan contains several components:* Present their Google Slides to the class (in small groups or class as whole)* Present their Google Slides or other age appropriate activity to another group of people* Generate a creative Public Service Announcement* Write an email to an official or organizationAll rub
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Biome Diorama Project Handouts {Biome Project Directions}
Biome Diorama Project Handouts {Biome Project Directions}:Complete directions are included to assign your students an interactive biome project. Students will create a diorama and present their biome to the class. Included in this product is a directions sheet, a rubric, a research/presentation outline, slips for students to randomly pick their biome, and a note to the teacher about how I have conducted this project. This truly is a worthwhile experience for students.I ♥ Followers! All new pr
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Text Based Essay Informational Writing on Bees Differentiated Paired Passages
Do you need state writing test prep? Your students will do a close reading of two articles on bees and beekeeping with an expository writing prompt. Both texts come in two reading levels, allowing you to differentiate instruction. Then, your kids will fill out graphic organizers for either five paragraph, four paragraph, or one paragraph essays. A teacher's guide gives you instruction tips and an editable rubric makes grading easier. You can print them all or assign them digitally through TPT
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Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Expository Text-Dependent Essay Bundle, Lions, Bees, and Africa, Easel
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Mini Project
Students show their understanding of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and how they work together in this mini project. Many options are listed so students can show their mastery in a way that suits them best.
Rubric included.
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5th - 8th
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Evidence for Evolution - Research Project
Looking for an extension activity for your evolution unit? Do you need an engaging for students to extend their learning? If so, this Evidence for Evolution Research Project is the perfect resource for you! In this engaging project, students are instructed to make 2 slides on each topic. One slide describing what this topic is, and a second slide discussing how this topic contributes to the Theory of Evolution.Additionally, students are instructed to submit their research notes and cite their so
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Endangered Species Research Paper for Secondary Students
Your middle/high school science or writing students will conduct research about a species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and write a 5-paragraph essay describing the benefits of their species, the threats to their species, and conservation strategies being employed to help their species.
This packet includes:
-A teacher guide
-A detailed student handout which lists the requirements
-A research table for students to organize their findings and references
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Human Body Systems Assessment: Essay Test with Multiple Choice Questions
This test is a rigorous one question essay test. A test rubric and an adapted rubric for SPED/ELL is included. Seven multiple choice questions are also included and can help with scaffolding the test if the teacher chooses to use them. The test covers the following organ systems: digestive, respiratory, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. This test can take between 45 to 120 minutes depending on the students. It can be given over more than one day if needed. Included resources:Teacher
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7th - 10th
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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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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Cell Model Project Guide and Rubric
This is a 5 page document includes project requires for students to create both an animal and plant cell model as well as prepare a short presentation. The pages include model and presentation expectations, parent's signature, diagrams of both plant and animal cells, and a grading rubric.
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4th - 6th
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Invasive Species - Monster Movie Poster Project
Give your students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge about the topic of Invasive Species in a creative way. Make a connection by using monster movie posters in the science classroom. Students will be choosing an invasive species and making their own Monster Movie Poster about it. They will then design a storyboard for a TV/online commercial about their movie. They can use the templates provided, draw completely by hand, digitally using Powerpoint or Google slides, or students can an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-8
Vertebrate & Invertebrate Research Brochure
Vertebrate & Invertebrate Research Brochure- This resource allows students to record information about their favorite vertebrate and invertebrate. This file includes:Brochure (2 types: brochure to glue to their notebook and a stand alone brochure)Rubrics (2 types: rubric with points and blank rubric)Bibliography pageVertebrates & Invertebrates Interactive Notebook
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Vertebrates and Invertebrates BUNDLE
Food Webs in a Biome Project NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas- LS2.A and LS2.B
This project has been design to integrate the ideas of biomes and the food webs within them. It is important for your students to be aware that the abiotic and biotic components of a biome have a delicate interaction, shaping one another. This project will help the students make connections between the abiotic factors, such as climate and soil type or salinity, to the biotic factors in the food web. As well, the project is designed to reinforce the vocabulary, applying it in their use of the
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6th - 12th
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Biome Project Rubric
My students complete a Biome in a Box project at the end of our unit. They are expected to include 5 plant and animal species in the project. I really encourage students to get creative and make their project look realistic. This is the rubric I created for students to use as they complete the project. I also included a place at the bottom to calculate the grade.
Human Body System Project
This 2-3 class period activity focuses on students researching one body system of their choice. This free choice project is an engaging way to enter into the study of the human body. The purpose of this activity is for students to understand that every system in our body has a structure and a function. All of the parts of the system help the system function properly. Another important part of this project is to have students make connections between systems in the body that are interdependent. N
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
Frog Dissection Final Project
Assess your frog dissection in a meaningful way with this fun and engaging project. With a combination of writing and scientific drawing, creating this booklet will help students process their feelings about the dissection, solidify what they learned, and create a “souvenir” of their memorable experience.
Since the frog dissection focuses on anatomy and science skills, it makes sense to pick an assessment that will both measure and reinforce students' ability to make observations, create scient
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6th - 9th
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Mitosis Poster Project
In groups of 2 or 3 students will create and present a detailed poster that will accurately depict each stage of mitosis. This activity will not only help students understand the stages of mitosis, but it will also strengthen research, teamwork, art and communication skills!Included: Sample mitosis poster, easy to follow lesson instructions, a template for gathering important information, a rubric and links to helpful websites.
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