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Earth sciences Common Core RST.6-8.1 centers
Earth's Spheres (biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere) Activity
Teach your students about Earth's four spheres using this science text and activity. Students will read to learn about the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere and then complete the graphic organizer activities to demonstrate their learning. Students will also read and answer scenarios about how the spheres interact with one another, and the impact humans have on Earth's spheres. Like this Earth's spheres activity? Check out the Earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. St
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum
Groundwater Fresh Water & Pollution NGSS Lesson
Groundwater, Fresh Water & Pollution NGSS Science Lesson Google Classroom Ready This lesson includes: Hydraulic cycleInfiltration & RunoffImportance of available fresh waterGroundwater as a non-renewable resource DesalinizationWater Treatment Tracking pollution of an underground oil spill activity Content vocabulary Quiz with the Answer Key Short Answer QuestionsNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last page of the fileIf you have any questions about Nearpod Teacher Access, pl
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7th - 9th
Sun Layers and Atmosphere Activity
Inform your science students of the sun's interior and atmospheric layers using the included three pages of PRINT and DIGITAL reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and sketch note review activity. Students will learn about the core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. They will also learn about special features of the sun, such as sunspots, the prominence, solar flares and solar winds. Like this activity? Check out my earth science bundle and save 20% b
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5th - 8th
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Climate Zones and Change Activity
Teach students about climate, climate regions, and climate change using print and digital lessons to support NGSS ESS3-5. This activity includes readings and questions to help understand factors that affect an area's climate, such as temperature and precipitation, different climate zones on Earth, and natural and human factors that contribute to climate change. Like this climate change lesson? Check out these lessons to support your Earth Science curriculum.Students will learn about: Factors tha
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4th - 6th
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Moon Phases Activities
Teach students about the phases of the moon using this print and digital classroom lesson. Students will learn how the moon formed, its looks, how it affects the earth and moon phases. This lesson includes a teacher presentation, student fill-in note sheet, student worksheets, practice activities, and a classroom poster. Love these moon activities? Check out the lunar phases unit and save 20% by clicking here. This moon phases lesson includes: Teacher instructions on how to use the materials to
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4th - 6th
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MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Ocean Exploration and Natural Resources
Analyze your students' understanding of earth science with this effective reading pack. With interesting passages, CCSS aligned comprehension questions and topics.This science reading set should be a valuable addition to any classroom.Titles include:Natural Resources, Ocean Exploration, Ocean Resources.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS alig
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5th - 7th
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May Activities for Science End of Year Science
Need more science activities for May? These activities will help you incorporate more science while recognizing Physical Fitness Month, Pet Week, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. Students will read articles to improve their literacy skills as they learn about the human body and the effect that exercise has on it, how pets can improve our mental and physical health, animal survival skills, why Memorial Day is important, and the Scientist of the Month, Alexander Graham Bell. All activities include
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Moon Phases Lab and Project
Assess student knowledge of moon phases using these print and digital activities. Students will review what the moon is, how it looks, how it affects the earth, and the phases of the moon. A project is also included to personalize their learning to research the moon phase they were born under. Four activities are included to help assess student understanding. Like this activity? Check out the lunar phases unit to save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Review: What the moon is, how it formed,
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Tornado Natural Disaster Unit
Teach students about tornadoes using this natural disaster wild weather unit. The print and digital activities will teach students what a tornado is, how, when, and where it occurs, what a tornado looks like, units of measurement, and ways to stay safe. Students will read to learn about the extreme weather phenomenon, complete review activities, and a project to assess understanding of the natural disaster. Like this tornado unit? Check out the Extreme Weather BUNDLE and save 20% by clicking her
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities and Project
Science and Engineering Practices: Watersheds
Tired of the same old Watershed activities you've seen for the last 25 years? Here are 8 brand new ideas you can use ☺!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices, this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ☔Watersheds☔!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (285-minutes total!) -- Topics include analyzing a variety of maps to determine watershed information, types of soil and how they affect watersheds, us
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7th - 12th
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Science and Engineering Practices: Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation
Updated Oct. 2023!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ✨Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation✨!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (230-minutes total!)✨Teacher instructions✨Materials list✨Answer key------------------------------------------Why S.E.P.s?★Give students multiple ways to demonstrate learning★Allow students to DO science rather than memor
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Moon and Lunar Phases FREE Activity
Are you teaching your astronomy students about the moon and its lunar phases? This FREE moon phases lesson includes TWO science reading packets that will inform your students about how the moon formed, what it looks like, differences between the moon and earth, and its effect on our planet. In addition, the second reading details the phases of the lunar cycle. Finally, students will fill in a graphic organizer to demonstrate understanding of the text. Like this free moon phases activity? Check o
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5th - 7th
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MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Science and Engineering Practices: Coriolis Effect
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ☁️Coriolis Effect️☁️!
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✨One activity for each S.E.P. (170-minutes total!)
✨Teacher instructions
✨Materials list
✨Answer key
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Why S.E.P.s?
★Give students multiple ways to demonstrate learning
★Allow students to DO science rather than memorize information
★Differentiate
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Worksheets Activity
Students will learn about the natural disaster, hurricane through the print and digital reading activity. Two versions of the wild weather activity will allow you to fulfill distance learning requirements or you can differentiate learning in your classroom by using both activities simultaneously in your classroom. This lesson will teach what a hurricane is, how it forms, where and when it occurs, and how to stay safe from this natural disaster. Like this lesson? Check out the Hurricane Unit and
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4th - 6th
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Science and Engineering Practices: Feedback Loops (Earth Science)
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ↺ Earth Science Feedback Loops ↻ as outlined in the NGSS High School Earth and Space Science DCI 2-2 (HS-ESS-2-2)!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (180-minutes total!) -- Topics include Albedo, Deforestation, Dams and Beach Erosion, Elk and Wolf Populations, Wetland Acrage and Humidity, Soil Moisture-Precipitation
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Avalanches Wild Weather Activity
Teach your students about the natural disaster, avalanches, with this engaging nonfiction read, comprehension questions, and doodle sketch note activity. Students will learn about what an avalanche is, where and how it happens, as well as precautions to take to stay safe. Like this activity? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:What is an avalancheTypes of avalanches; slab and loose snowHow often they happenCauses Where they happenRisk and measurement scalesPre
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4th - 6th
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Tornado Worksheets Reading Comprehension Activity
Teaching a unit on natural disasters? Check out this nonfiction article about tornadoes. Included, students will learn about what a tornado is, how it forms, when and where they occur, how to measure them, and safety precautions. In addition to the four-page article, there is a page of comprehension questions to help you assess learning. Like this resource? Check out the unit and save 20%: click hereStudents will learn:What a tornado isHow it formsWhere and when they are most likely to occurHow
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4th - 6th
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April Activities for Science
Use these April activities in your science class to cover important days like April Fool's Day, Earth Day, Easter, and Arbor Day with activities such as plant defenses, human impact on the environment, optical illusions, chemical reactions, pollution, and design and engineering. Students will also learn about famous scientist George Washington Carver. Activities are aligned to NGSS, come with print and digital options, and allow you to complement your science curriculum while covering holidays i
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
January Activities for Science
Need engaging winter science activities for January? These print and digital science activities include seasonal concepts, STEM, and reading articles for students to learn more about the world around them. January science topics focus on snow, snowflakes, hibernation, and the scientist of the month, Stephen Hawking. All activities have printable and digital options to allow for flexibility of distribution in your science classroom. These science lessons can be used for sub plans, supplement topi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Solar System Digital Activity
This digital lesson will teach your remote learning students about terrestrial and gas giant planets. Students will utilize this distance learning activity to gain information about the inner and outer planets on the Google Slides. They will be assessed on what they learned about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune through Google Forms. Like this resource? Check out the earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: What characteristics do
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5th - 8th
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Summer Solstice Science Activity
Teach students about the summer solstice using this print and digital lesson. This seasons activity includes text that teaches students what the summer solstice is, why it happens, and the differences in the northern and southern hemispheres on June 21. In addition to the reading and comprehension questions, students will complete a temperature tracking activity. This activity will allow students to understand the temperature changes throughout the seasons and identify the hottest times of the y
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4th - 6th
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3-ESS2-1
Volcano Natural Disasters Hazards Activity
Review and reinforce concepts related to your natural disaster unit on volcanoes with this review graphic organizer activity. Students will be able to display their knowledge of what a volcano is, how it is formed, tectonic plates, where volcanic eruptions are most likely to occur, how the eruptions are measured, different types; cinder cone, composite, shield, and lava, other natural disasters it triggers such as mudslides, avalanches, tsunamis, and flash floods, warning systems, and ways to st
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities
Tornado Worksheet Natural Disaster Activity
Review and reinforce concepts related to your wild weather unit on tornadoes with this doodle sketch note activity. Students will be able to display their knowledge on what a tornado is, summarize how they form, tell where, when and how frequently they occur, explain what a tornado looks like, identify how they are measured and tell which warning systems that are in place to keep others safe. Like this resource? Check out the unit and save 20%. This resource includes: Teacher instructionsStudent
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities
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