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7th grade Common Core RST.6-8.1 thematic unit plans
Natural Disasters Research Project PRINT & DIGITAL | Science PBL
Kids love learning about natural disasters so use this engaging topic to help them work on important research and writing skills. This natural disasters research project guides your students through all the steps, from brainstorming to reflection. This science project based learning activity is a great cross-curricular activity your students will love. Explore more natural disaster resources and enjoy a 20% discount with the Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Activities Bundle! Researching na
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4th - 7th
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How to Use Genius Hour in Your Classroom
How to Use Genius Hour in Your Classroom gives students precious time to work on their own personal passion in 20% of class time–following carefully-structured guidelines to assist them in getting the most possible out of this free time. It supports critical thinking, research skills, close reading, and the pursuit of flexible learning paths in education. Designed for Middle School and advanced 4th/5th grade, and aligned with Common Core and ISTE, this lesson is largely student-directed, self-pa
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4th - 12th
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"A Dancer's Body" (Five Lesson Unit)
"A Dancer's Body" is an anatomy, nutrition and kinesiology based Unit plan taught through Ballet technique. The content in this Unit is suitable for 6th-12th grade students (no prior dance technique is required, but please differentiate facilitation for age appropriation. Through the dancer’s research and exploration of anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition, the unit will provide them with many understandings of what a “Dancer’s body” is relative to the way that it anatomically functions, the ways
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Apex Predators: Balancing Ecosystems. An inquiry-based science project
Critical thinking skills and inquiry-based science questioning are built in to this unit designed for middle school students. The printable unit guides students in learning how apex predators are vital to balanced ecosystems, and why. Students, either on their own or in groups, learn about what apex predators are, how they look in different types of ecosystems, and why they are critical to the success of ecosystems. This unit includes vocabulary, research methods, organization skills using C
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Thermal Energy
This lesson is compatible with the Middle School Next Generation Science Standards* MS-PS1-4 Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed. MS-PS1-6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or m
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS1-6
Sea Turtles: Savvy Reptiles of the Sea, An Inquiry-Based Research Project
Project Overview: In this project, students will learn about sea turtles by activating prior knowledge, writing questions, conducting inquiry-based research, creating a presentation, and sharing their findings with the class.ObjectivesBy the end of this project, students will be able to:Identify key characteristics of sea turtlesDescribe the habitat and diet of sea turtlesExplain the threats to sea turtlesDiscuss ways to protect sea turtlesMaterialsComputers with internet accessPaperPencilsCreat
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3rd - 7th
Also included in: Sea Creatures Inquiry-Based Research Bundle
A Science Unit: Matter/Energy, Volume, and Properties of Matter (23 pp)
This 23 page packet includes:
Two Complete Lesson Plans, “Matter and Energy” and “Volume and Properties of Matter”
Pre-instructional Planning
Differentiated Instructional Techniques including VATK
Academic Standards
Objectives
Material Lists
Skill Lists
Step-by-step narrative
Start-up Activities (mini-lesson)
Exploratory Activities
Concluding Activities
Homework Assignments
Formative Assessments (Rubrics)
Links to videos and PowerPoints
KWL Chart
Foss (2007) Glossary
Safety Precaution List
Bibli
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Grades:
6th - 8th
COMPARE & CONTRAST: TWO WADING BIRDS: A SCIENCE/ZOOLOGY ACTIVITY
This is a science activity comparing two beautiful pink wading birds. It is good for a thematic unit supplement, a science center, or a homework assignment in zoology. Our planet is home to so much variety of life! Thanks for visiting the House of the Three Dinosaurs!
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4th - 10th
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DENSITY QUIZ - WITH ANSWER KEY-GRADES 4-8
This density quiz has 15 true/false statements. There is one extra credit question that has to be written in. An answer key is included. Have a great year of learning.
Science is amazing. Thanks for visiting the House of the Three Dinosaurs!
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4th - 8th
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Perfect Porridge - Interdisciplinary PBL STEAM Unit
”The Perfect Porridge” is a highly interdisciplinary problem-based learning unit where students apply the Engineering Design Process to breakfast. Students begin with the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears to consider the connecting idea: What is ‘just right’? Through designing their perfect porridge recipe, students come to understand functionally that considering situations from different perspectives leads to different definitions of a problem and therefore unique solutions. Students
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
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Eskimo Ice Cream (Akutaq): Berry Ice Cream Calorimetry Lab
Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Central Yupik people of AK while engaging your students in a captivating scientific journey with our "Akutaq Berry Ice Cream Calorimetry Lab." This unique laboratory activity not only delves into the world of calorimetry but also celebrates the indigenous knowledge and traditions of the Central Yupik community.Key highlights of the "Akutaq Berry Ice Cream Calorimetry Lab" include:Indigenous Wisdom: Immerse your students in the centuries-old traditions of
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-6
, HS-ESS3-1
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Cookie Tectonics Data Worksheet
Students will be able to learn the motion of the plate boundaries and the landforms produced by manipulating the ingredients in this investigation.
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4th - 12th
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