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Earth sciences Common Core RST.6-8.1 projects
Geologic Time Scale Project - Google Classroom Activity for Distance Learning
Science Google™ Classroom ProjectThis is a self-contained digital lesson that includes two parts.Part 1: Relative DatingThe project begins with a short reading that includes information on the geologic timescale, law of superposition, fossils, and relative dating. Next, students will analyze a rock strata diagram and use what they learned about relative dating to answer 10 questions. Key included. Part 2: Geologic Time Scale BrochureStudents will choose one geologic period and answer research qu
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
Solar System Planets Project
Do you need a fun way to assess student knowledge of the planets in our solar system? Your students will get a kick out of this planet research project that will have them demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of a terrestrial or gas giant. Like this project? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of either Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune by researching and including inform
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit
Erosion Activity and Project STEM Conservation NGSS Middle School MS-ESS3-1
This PDF resource is a fun, creative, and engaging NGSS middle school research and engineering project incorporating STEM that challenges students in 6 different erosion and soil conservation scenarios to save their house/land! In this PBL (problem-based learning) resource with worksheets, students research the type of erosion and brainstorm, design, build, and present a product to prevent or stop it. It teaches students about the effects of erosion on various places and how the uneven distribut
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Snow Winter Weather Activity
Students and teachers love snow days, but do your students understand what snow is, how it forms, and what snowflakes look like? This lesson is perfect before holiday breaks, as science sub plans, or to complement a weather unit to teach students to use specific digital links to research and learn about the winter weather and snow. In addition, they will learn about 8 different types of snowflakes and how they form, different types of winter storms, and how to stay safe in the snow. Like this ac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Experiments
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
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
Biodiversity Activity. A Mock Conference. Ecosystem Challenges.
In this mock conference, students gain exposure to the challenge of maintaining biodiversity while balancing the increasing needs of the human populations that share the same ecosystem resources. Your space is converted from its regular set up to a conference center. Students enter and are given name tags (template provided), welcome sheet, and notes for the keynote presentation.This product is best if students can access videos as a class or at learning centers. This project relies on internet
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Bundle
Earthquakes Activities Natural Disaster Unit
Use these earthquake activities to teach about the natural disaster with print and digital options. Students will learn what an earthquake is, the ring of fire, its causes and where earthquakes are likely to happen, the Richter scale, and safety precautions. This unit on earthquakes includes a reading passage with comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, a review activity, and a research project. Like this natural disaster unit on earthquakes? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking h
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities and Project
My Mineral Research Project - Explore the world of Rocks and Minerals
Minerals are all around us. They are necessary for life, they are part of the walls in the school, they help heat our houses and provide us with clean drinking water. But what are they? Where do they come from? What do they really look like? How do we get them? What are they worth? This project leads students to investigate a mineral of their choice and create a presentation or poster about it. I have included a rubric for grading the work (20 points, 15, 10, and 5 points) to help students under
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7th - 12th
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Natural Disasters Brochure (Guided Genius Hour Project)
Exploring Natural Disasters is an important element in various subjects - social studies, science, and NOW writing! This brochure assignment allows students to explore a natural disaster from either the United States or around the world and learn about the impact such events can have on the human population.
For this project students are required to:
1) Research
2) Take self-guided notes
3) Organize sources
4) Produce a finished brochure as a final product
Included in this product you will
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3rd - 8th
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Wildfires Unit Natural Disasters Reading Passages and Questions
Teach your students all about wildfires using this print and digital natural disaster unit. Students will read to learn what a wildfire is, how it starts, different types of fires, how to contain fires and various safety measures. Students will review the information through a flipbook activity and graphic organizer. Extend their learning by having students research one of the wildfires to learn how this natural disaster impacts the real world. Like this wildfire unit? Check out the natural disa
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4th - 6th
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Volcano Natural Disasters Unit
If you are teaching about natural disasters than you'll want to include this volcano unit! Students will learn about volcanoes through science worksheets, a graphic organizer, a review activity, and a research project. The science text includes comprehension questions to assess student knowledge of what a volcano is, how volcanoes form, different types of volcanoes, where in the world they are located, how they are measured using the volcanic explosivity index, hazards that occur when they explo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities and Project
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Water Cycle CER Toolkit Scientific Arguments 12 Claims Middle School Weather
Elevate scientific inquiry in your middle school science classes with our comprehensive Water Cycle Scientific Argumentation C.E.R. Set! This versatile toolkit offers twelve thought-provoking prompts that deepen your students' understanding of the water cycle and its significance on planet Earth.Each prompt challenges students to support or refute claims related to the water cycle, guiding them through the research and argumentation process. These prompts invite students to...Explain the main s
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Student Differentiated Choice Board: Earth, Moon, & Sun!
Have you ever needed a student choice board that covers your need for leveled options? This resource provides nine options for student choice and different leveled rubrics. I've used this board as a representation for my teacher evaluation with great effect, since it should cover most of the higher expectations of your rubric. All slides are also Editable! Most importantly however, this board allows for students to choose their representation of knowledge while allowing the teacher to adjust th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth, Moon, & Sun Curriculum Bundle!
Student Differentiated Choice Board: Plate Tectonics!
Have you ever needed a student choice board that covers your need for leveled options? This resource provides nine options for student choice and different leveled rubrics. I've used this board as a representation for my teacher evaluation with great effect, since it should cover most of the higher expectations of your rubric. All slides are also Editable! Most importantly however, this board allows for students to choose their representation of knowledge while allowing the teacher to adjust th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Resource Bundle!
Biome Project
Do you need a resource to engage students in biomes? This resource is a highly engaging, editable project that requires students to explore Earth's biomes using a differentiated format through student choice. The project is planned for 5 work days and 2 presentation days, but it can be adjusted to fit your needs. This Resource Includes:-1 Teacher Directions Page-1 Cognitive Demand Breakdown-3 Pages of Instructions for Students-1 Biome Matrix for Easy Data Collection for Students and Teacher Grad
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Student Differentiated Choice Board: Earth's Water
Have you ever needed a student choice board that covers your need for leveled options? This resource provides nine options for student choice and different leveled rubrics. I've used this board as a representation for my teacher evaluation with great effect, since it should cover most of the higher expectations of your rubric. All slides are also Editable! Most importantly however, this board allows for students to choose their representation of knowledge while allowing the teacher to adjust th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Earth's Water Unit Bundle!
Mountain Travel Brochure
This travel brochure project has students explore a particular mountain or mountain range/system/belt. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.This download includes:A PDF that is ready for printingAn editable PowerPoint file (with p
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Space Brochure Project
This brochure project has students explore a particular location in space, or space exploration event. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.There are two different formats for the research and the brochure: one for a space explora
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Biomes of the World - 1 Pager Project
Biomes - One Pager ProjectHelp your students understand the unique and diverse biomes around the world through this one-pager research project. I use this a culminating project at the end of our unit, but it can be adapted however you'd like. I also create a gallery walk w/ questions to allow students to view other's one-pager projects. This is a very engaging and effective way to help students learn about the ecosystems of the world and the flora and fauna that call them home. What's includ
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Grades:
5th - 8th
STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Birthstone Brochure Research Project
DESCRIPTION: Ready to turn your students into young mineral experts? Look no further then the Birthstone Brochure Project- a dynamic and engaging activity that will bring students on an exciting journey of discovery. Students will delve into the enchanting properties of their specific birthstones, exploring their color, hardness, luster, breakage, and streak. They'll uncover the mystical and mythical aspects linked to each stone, discovering intriguing properties steeped in lore and legends.Ven
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Middle School Science Solar System Research Project
This project takes an ordinary travel brochure of the solar system and adds an unexpected twist that is sure to be fun and engaging for Middle Schoolers! Students will conduct research on major characteristics about a planet of their choice. Topics focus on comparisons between the planets and Earth in order to generate a better understanding of the scale of each within the Solar System. Then they will use that information to document a pretend "trip" to the planet, using social media influencer
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
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