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Earth sciences rubrics $5-10
Geology Informative Essay Writing Prompt - Paired Passages - Graphic Organizer
With this resource, students use information from two unique passages to write an evidence-based informative essay explaining how water changes earth's surface. Many extras are included to help your students along the way including a graphic organizer, sample essay, and rubric. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have! Click the preview to get a closer look!Save when you buy the bundle! This wr
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3rd - 5th
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Three Types of Rocks Informative Writing Prompt with three Passages/Articles
With this resource, students must use information from three different passages to write an informative essay that explains the three different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Many extras are included to help you along the way. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have!*Please note that this writing prompt is just part of my YEAR LONG BUNDLE. The yearlong bundle includes 5
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3rd - 5th
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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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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Rock Cycle Story - Science/Creative Writing
Are you teaching the rock cycle and in need of an authentic assessment that integrates writing?
This is a rock cycle writing project that students love! The students will plan and write a story told from the perspective of a rock going through the rock cycle. Their stories should be creative but also scientifically accurate!
Included -
- clear directions that are divided into parts
- planning sheets to ensure that students write stories that include three accurate changes
- a short exam
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4th - 8th
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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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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Evidence For The Big Bang Theory BUNDLE - HS-ESS1-2
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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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
The Water Cycle Project Based Learning Rubric and Activities
Project based learning is an important part of any classroom. In this unit, students will follow the rubric to research different aspects of the Water cycle. Each student will create a cartoon or story with pictures, sequencing the events of the water cycle. Then students will break into groups to investigate, specialize and teach others about different topics that relate to the water cycle (states of matter, temperatures in which water changes from a solid to a liquid and a liquid to a gas, ev
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3rd - 5th
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Design an Island Using Contour Lines--End of Unit Activity
This activity is designed for grades 10-12Great Homeschool Activity!Students create their own island using contour lines. Detailed instructions are given about the topography of the island and the features on the island. I Do/ We Do/ You Do lesson instructs students on how to draw contour lines from a written description of the topography leading up to the construction of The Island.This activity demonstrates the knowledge students have about drawing and interpreting contour lines.Two options
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS 5-ESS2-2 Distribution of Water 5th Grade
Your students will enjoy this lesson on Earth’s Systems Distribution of Water. It is a 5E lesson plan which contains many engaging activities to teach students about earth’s water resources and build their graphing skills. This lesson aligns with NGSS 5-ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of saltwater and freshwater in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. Each section and activity contain its own set of detailed Teacher Notes to provide you with ad
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
Solar System Project
Students will create a solar system display and presentations of the planets to better understand our solar system.Each group is responsible for the following:Model of the planet as a sphere, to hang in our classroom/outside the classroom.Research to create a team poster and Google Slides about your planet.Present your slides, poster, and model in a group presentation.Rubrics Included!!! Partner grading rubric also included.This is completely editable so you can add/change what you need. Let me
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
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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Grades:
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Weather and Climate STEM Unit
This is the perfect unit for teaching Weather and Climate! This unit is hands-on and includes labs and technology activities for the students. Teacher resource pages, rubrics, and answer keys are included to make it easy for the teacher to prepare for! This unit will last for 11 plus NGSS Aligned for Middle School: MS-ESS2-6.Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climatesMS-
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5th - 9th
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Recycled Art Project for Science Students
This was developed as part of a Waste unit for an Environmental Science class I was teaching at an arts school. It is intended to be an integrative and interdisciplinary hands-on approach to introducing concepts of reusing and recycling nonrenewable resources. This is a group project that works ideally with 4-8 groups of 4 students. The resource includes both a group sheet (one per group) and an individual sheet (one per student). Both sheets have rubrics. As students worked, I walked around wit
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
Plate Motion - Amplify Science - Science Seminar Rubric & Tally Sheet
A student rubric and teacher tally sheet for the Amplify science Plate Motion science seminar. Addresses key concepts within the unit to assess students.
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Grades:
7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Plate Motion - Amplify Science - Assessment, Vocabulary & Hands On Lab
Volcano Project
This summative assessment/project-based assessment will challenge students to create a geographically realistic volcano model, with detailed explanations and accurate lava flow. In-depth rubric included! Use this instead of a volcanoes test or let students choose which activity will be their assessment--a test, volcano project, or volcano informational video! Note: this download only includes the model volcano activity plans and rubric. Visit my store to see the video volcano activity and other
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6th - 12th
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Earth and Space Science Learning Objectives and Guiding Questions
Elevate science education with this NGSS-aligned Earth and Space Sciences guide! This digital gem features comprehensive learning objectives, rubrics, and guiding questions for each standard. Delivered as a customizable Canva template link and a hassle-free view-only link, this resource empowers educators to seamlessly integrate targeted instruction.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
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Also included in: Middle School NGSS-Aligned Learning Objectives
Grade 4 Rocks and Minerals Review and Test
This product includes a review sheet and a test for the grade 4 rocks and minerals science unit. These products cover Canadian curriculum expectations.In this product the following is covered:- Differences between rocks and minerals + examples of each- Properties of rocks and minerals and how they are tested- How igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed- Types of mining and its effect on the environment- Safety as a geologistThe test is made up of multiple choice, T/F, fill in the b
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3rd - 5th
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Rocks and Minerals Unit Test - Grade 4 Science
Grade 4 Science: Rocks and Minerals Unit Test This package includes a unit test, rubric and study guide for the Grade 4 Science: Rocks and Minerals Unit. Test Format: multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, short answers and true or false questions. **ANSWER KEY included
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4th
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Components/Objects in the Universe Learning Menu/Choice Board w/ RUBRICS
************Editable Menu/Choice Board with Rubrics**********
Students can use this menu/choice board to describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points needed
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Water Pollution Project
This project is a great way for students to learn about the various types of water pollution. There are some great one-page PDF files out there that students can use to gather information for their projects. I printed one for each type of pollution and gave them to students. Also would make a great end of unit assessment.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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