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7th grade Earth Day informational text laboratories
Climate Change & Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect Human Impact MS-ESS3-5.
Do you need to teach your students about climate change and global warming? Students will learn about human impact on climate change and global warming with these engaging activities. They will learn about the Greenhouse Effect. They will learn about the factors that have caused global temperatures to rise over the past century. They will learn about various contributing factors to climate change.✅ The Greenhouse Effect is necessary for our planet to stay at a healthy temperature, but too much c
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Weather Fronts and Air Masses and Air Pressure and Weather Maps MS-ESS2-5.
Do your students need to learn about masses, air pressure, and weather fronts? This unit on weather and climate will teach these concepts. This unit will help students understand the relationship of air pressure to weather changes. This resource covers warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, high pressure, low pressure, and storms. Students will love these engaging activities on air pressure, air masses, and weather fronts.This resource includes two complete units of study.The first is air
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Eclipse Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activities MS-ESS1-1 Sun Earth and Moon System
Solar and lunar eclipses are interesting to learn about. Students will understand the reason for eclipses and how and when eclipses occur. Students will make a model of an eclipse and read an informational text passage on lunar and solar eclipses. Students will understand that the relationship between the Sun, moon, and Earth is the reason for eclipses. Students will love these varied activities on eclipses. This unit should take about three days to complete. MS-ESS1-1This resource includes:•Sug
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Eclipse & Seasons and Sun, Earth, and Moon and Moon Phases Activity MS-ESS1-1
Phases of the moon, seasons, and eclipses are all part of the Earth, Sun, and Moon System. Students will develop and use a model to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. The earth, moon, and sun systems interact to cause eclipses, phases of the moon, and seasons. This unit is fully aligned with NGSS MS-ESS1-1 ❤️Included in this unit on moon phases, seasons, and eclipses.a slide showphenomenahands-on labsfour pages of informational text passagesc
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
The Rock Cycle and Earth's System for Recycling of Materials Earth Science Rocks
The rock cycle is an example of how Earth's materials are continually recycled. Students will learn about rocks and minerals and will love these engaging activities on the rock cycle and Earth's materials. This is part of the science standard Earth's Materials and Systems. Students will learn about the rock cycle through hands-on labs and close reading activities.This middle school science resource includes:nonfiction text passages on the rock cycleresponse pages with text-dependent questionshan
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Plant and Animal Adaptations Structure and Function of Living Things - MS LS1-4
Plant and Animal Adaptations for Middle School Science - Students will learn about plant and animal structures that help them reproduce and survive. Students will learn about behavioral and structural adaptations in plants and animals. Aligns with NGSS MS-LS1-4.This resource includes:♻️ Suggested Schedule♻️ Lesson Plans♻️ Seven pages of informational text passages♻️ two slide shows♻️ strategic note-taking guide♻️ Flower dissecting lab♻️ response pages♻️ A true-false assessment♻️ answer keysTeach
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
Chemical Reaction Activities with Pennies - Penny Science Lab - Oxidation
Are you looking for a really fun chemical reaction lab? You will love Chemical Reactions with Pennies! Chemical reactions are fun to study! These three labs using pennies for chemical reactions demonstrate many science concepts. An easy and exciting set of experiments that demonstrate chemical reactions and other science concepts! This resource includes three hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School Chemistry. The three lessons use easy-to-find materials such as pennie
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Photosynthesis Activities & Photosynthesis Diagram Photosynthesis Lab Science
Students will learn about the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy into and out of organisms. Students will learn about photosynthesis and The Calvin Cycle. Students will be introduced to photosynthesis, the oxygen cycle, the carbon cycle, and the parts of a leaf. This is a great middle school science unit aligned with NGSS middle school science standards. ✅This resource includes:two labslab pages4 pages of informational textinteractive notebook flapsresponse p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Natural Hazards & Human Impact on the Environment Science & Renewable Energy
This bundle is for the Earth and Human Activity Strand for Middle School Science. Students should understand the impacts of humans on natural resources, the impacts of natural hazards on humans, and the impacts of human activity on Earth processes. ✅ Save 20% by purchasing as a bundle! This bundle covers the standards in the Earth and Human Activity Strand as part of the Earth Science Middle School standards.☀️This Human Impact Bundle Includes:Distribution of Resources NGSS MS-ESS3-1.Natural H
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
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Layers of the Earth & Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-1 and MS-ESS2-1
Do you want to teach about Earth's Layers?Students will read rich scientific passages on the properties of the Layers of the Earth and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the composition of the Earth’s layers and how they affect changes on the Earth’s surface. This resource is aligned with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth Materials and Systems and The Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. This resource includes:four pages of informational text articles on layers of the
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Weathering and Erosion Middle School Earth Science
This is an activity on weathering and erosion. It includes a lab, reading passages, and follow-up pages. Students will love the engaging lab on weathering! Students will see how the earth's processes like weathering and erosion have changed the surface of the Earth over time. This resource includes:informational text passages on weathering and erosiona lablab pagesFollow-up pagesanswer keysThis resource is designed to meet the standard for NGSS Earths Systems:MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Global Warming Climate Change Unit Text Activity Quiz Test Lesson Plan Bundle
SAVE OVER 45%! This climate change unit is engaging, data-driven, and provides a large variety of activities and assessments. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TEACH A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE CHANGE UNIT IS INCLUDED. All of the work has been done for you - from start to finish! Reflect the rigor of NGSS with the included texts, engaging activities, and assessments. This unit has a little bit of everything, even a sub plan. The resources included provide numerous opportunities for data analysis and cri
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Density Column and Relative Density of Liquids and Solids - Stacked Layers
Students learn about density by making a density column! Students will be able to see that density is a property of matter. This resource includes a really fun, hands-on lesson, a close reading activity with a nonfiction passage, Interactive Notebook flaps and folds, and response pages. Density Column Includes:Lesson PlanLayered BookTwo pages of informational textResponse pagesInteractive Notebook InsertsThis lesson is aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School:NGSS 5-PS1-1.Develop a mod
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Water Cycle Bundle NGSS Aligned With Interactive Notebook Inserts
Water Cycle Unit: Students will learn about the water cycle, transpiration, evaporation, condensation and precipitation. with these 4 hands-on labs. In addition to the experiments, students will read a nonfiction passage, participate in CLOSE reading activities, complete interesting interactive notebook flaps, complete response pages, view a slide show and play learning games. The labs are hands-on and they use easy to find household materials. This water cycle unit is aligned with NGSSNGSS 4-
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Lava Lamp Density Lesson
This lesson teaches students about concepts like density and polarity through a fun activity of making a lava lamp. All you need is simple household materials. This lesson comes with an informational text article, science background information for teacher, flaps and folds for interactive notebook and a layered book. This lesson starts with phenomena.This lesson can be done with many different grades but the content seems most appropriate to 5th-8th grade. It is aligned with NGSS 5-PS1-1. Dev
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Pond Water MICROORGANISMS BIOINDICATORS of Water Pollution 46 Reference
Students observe and identify pond water microorganisms with microscopes to determine if it is polluted or not. Here are 46 reference cards of protists and invertebrates with pollutant tolerance levels indicated. Some common protists and pond organisms can be used as bioindicators. Are you studying MS-ESS3-3 or HS-ESS3-4 and discussing the impact that humans have on our waterways? For years I have taken my middle school classes to a nearby pond to collect organisms to look at under the microsc
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Force and Motion Middle School Science Lessons and Science Activities and Labs
Students will love learning about force and interactions in this middle school science bundle. Students will be engaged in fun hands-on labs on forces and their interactions and engaging STEM activities. This bundle covers all the standards for Forces and Their Interactions DCI for Middle School Science. Save 20% by purchasing this bundle!This Bundle Includes:Force and MotionGravity and MassStatic Electric and Magnetic FieldEach resource has:slide showsinteractive notebook insertsreading passag
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Density Integrated Science, Math and ELA Lessons NGSS Aligned.
Density is an interesting property of matter. This unit starts with phenomena. This resource integrates three subjects into two great lessons on density. The integrated math, ELA, and science lessons on density will help your students understand this concept. Students will learn about density in solids and how to calculate the volume of a rectangular solid.This Density Unit Includes:•Step By Step Directions•Two Lesson plans•Reading passage•Follow up pages•Interactive notebook insertsNGSS Alignme
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Scientific Method Sequence Display Cards
Scientific Method Display Cards are a great resource to reinforce the steps to the scientific method as well a supporting science fair project work. This product includes two levels of differentiation, one with picture supported text and the second level using sight word sentences. It is recommended that the two levels are attached to the front and back of sentence strips to create an instructional activity that can be used to address diverse literacy skills within the same activity.Scientific
Grades:
K - 12th
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Lava Lamp | Oil And Water Science Experiment | Matter And Its Interactions
Use effervescent tablets to create lots of oohs and ahhs while discovering the properties of oil and water. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. It uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. It makes an excellent introductory lesson about oil spills for environmental science and Earth Day.Included in the Hands-on ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the Properties of Miscible and Immiscible Liquids.Han
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
Microorganisms as BIOINDICATORS OF WATER POLLUTION In a Pond Activity BUNDLE
Here is a set of 46 bioindicator microorganism identification cards for students to use as they search for creatures using microscopes looking at pond water. Also included is a data collection form and a final project rubric. Please see the descriptions and previews of each of the two products.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Graphing Activity: Historic CO2 Levels (Paleoclimate)
A great activity for Earth Day in the middle school, or for teaching climate change in an Earth Science class!----------------------------------------------------Middle school students often know that CO2 levels on earth are rising, and that there is a lot of concern about how the climate will change as a result of this increase.However, most students are not aware of the historic and cyclical changes of CO2 here on Earth that affect history climates, often referred to a Paleoclimate.-----------
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Plant Life Experiment - Colorful Carnations Using Scientific Method (STEM)
Students will love this investigation and experiment exploring a plant's life cycle. Create a rainbow carnation garden from white carnations and food coloring. Meets Common Core Standards. This packet includes all the essentials plus optional expansion materials that are common core aligned. Student worksheets focus on a step by step approach to the scientific method. There are several opportunities for cooperative learning in small groups. The preview for this product is extensive, but this is
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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