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8th grade science scaffolded note pdfs
Kinetic and Potential Energy Doodle Notes | Energy Transformations | Cornell
These scaffolded Kinetic and Potential Energy Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the concepts of energy as the ability to do work, mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy, and the specific types of energy, including elastic, chemical, gravitational, and nuclear potential energy and thermal, sound, radiant, and electrical energy. These notes also cover the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformations, and the relationship between kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Distance Learning
This Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Activity will give your students a visual introduction to the families of the periodic table, including the element behaviors, uses, and common properties! This product includes eight mini-posters, one for each of the element families on the main group of the periodic table: Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Boron Group, Carbon Group, Nitrogen Group, Oxygen Group, Halogens, and Noble Gases. The mini-posters give overview informat
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Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
Heat Transfer Thermal Energy Doodle Notes Conduction Convection Radiation
These scaffolded Heat Transfer Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review the concepts of temperature, heat, and the types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. The notes begin by defining temperature and heat to make clear that temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of an object or substance while heat is the flow of energy from hotter to cooler places. The notes define and give real-life examples of conduction, conductors, insulators, convection
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
Electromagnetic Waves Spectrum Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell
These scaffolded Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the background information of electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. These notes depict a model of the interacting electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave. They provide a detailed visual of the 7 main types of electromagnetic waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, the visible light spectrum, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Atoms Doodle Notes | Atomic Theory Protons Neutrons Electrons | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded, no-prep Atoms Cornell Doodle Notes are an introduction to atoms, subatomic particles, basic atomic structure, and reading the Periodic Table. They combine two effective note-taking strategies: Cornell Notes and Doodle Notes! These notes cover the general definition of an atom, depict a very simplified version of the history of the atomic theory, differentiate the subatomic particles proton, neutron and electron, by their charges, masses, and locations within the atom, explain w
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Balancing Chemical Equations Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Note
These scaffolded Balancing Chemical Equations Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to introduce, teach, or review the concept of balancing chemical equations and the Law of Conservation of Mass. These notes review chemical formulas including coefficients and subscripts, differentiate between word, skeletal, and balanced equations, use two non-chemistry analogies to help students visualize what a balanced equation means, give steps for balancing an equ
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
, MS-PS1-5
Chemical Reactions Doodle Notes | Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will teach students the basics of chemical reactions. Emphasis is on helping students understand that during a chemical reaction the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of the reactants (NGSS MS PS1.B). This resource also includes a second page that describes the characteristics of endothermic and exothermic reactions.Included:2 Page Gui
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Cell Organelles Doodle Notes Animal and Plant Cells City Analogy
These Cell Organelles Cornell Doodle Notes are a visual, scaffolded, no-prep resource for teaching about the structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles and the difference between animal and plant cells! These notes cover the general definition of a eukaryotic cell (contains a nucleus), gives a city analogy for each of the main cell organelles (for example, power plant = mitochondria, nucleus = city hall, ribosomes = businesses, etc.), and differentiates between animal and plant cells (
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cell Organelles Activities | Plant and Animal Cells | Doodle Notes
Waves Mechanical Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Mechanical Waves Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to introduce the basics of mechanical waves, including the concept of a medium, the anatomy and movement of energy through transverse and longitudinal waves, the relationship between the amplitude and energy of a wave, the abbreviations and units for wavelength, frequency, and the wave equation, and how particles move in circular paths as surface waves in the ocean pass through the
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
Plate Tectonics Doodle Notes | Tectonic Plate Boundaries | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Plate Tectonics Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review tectonic plates, how tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the Earth’s mantle, the three types of plate boundaries (transform, divergent and convergent), and how and why the interactions of tectonics plates at plate boundaries create landforms, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. These notes are perfect for a lesson/unit aligned to NGSS MS-ESS2.B (Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interacti
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
States of Matter Doodle Notes - Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Phase Changes
This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Color
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Layers of the Earth Doodle Notes
Layers of the Earth graphic organizer that allow students to compile their knowledge and understanding of Earth's compositional layers (crust, mantle, core) and mechanical layers (lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, inner and outer core) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning Earth's layers and then gift them with time to doodle and make those connections! These graphic organizers would be great for an
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Elements Compounds Mixtures Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce the concept of classifying matter. The concepts of diatomic elements, homogeneous mixtures or solutions, and heterogeneous mixtures including suspensions and colloids are included. The notes use lots of visuals and real-life examples to help students understand the concept of classifying matter, as well as “Do” exercises that help students to interact with the information in the notes. These notes su
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Grades:
7th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Total Solar Eclipse Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in defining what occurs during a total solar eclipse, including what is a umbra and penumbra. Students will also define and illustrate first contact, second contact, totality, third contact, and fourth contact.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS-ESS1-1.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Magnets and Magnetism Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid in student concept retention, focus, creativity, and engagement. Students will use this graphic organizer to identify, define, and illustrate magnets, magnetic fields, attractive and repulsive forces, and the earth's magnetic field. Students will gain experience in synthesizing information and creating their own tangible connections in their notes. INCLUDES:✔ Doodle Notes with fill-in-the-blank notes for easy differentiation✔ Doodle Notes that are blank fo
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Weather Doodle Notes | Air Masses and Fronts | High and Low Pressure | Cornell
Conceptually teach how weather systems change the weather conditions in a place. These notes cover the types of air masses (continental tropical, maritime polar, continental arctic, etc.) and their characteristics, how weather fronts form and the basic conditions of cold fronts, warm fronts, and stationary fronts, and the dynamics of high and low pressure systems and the weather that they typically bring. These notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and help students grasp the dynami
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Earth Science Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
Conductors and Insulators Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid in student concept retention, focus, creativity, and engagement. Students will use this graphic organizer to identify, define, and illustrate types of conductors and insulators. You can use this for either thermal or electrical energy! Students will gain experience in synthesizing information and creating their own tangible connections in their notes. INCLUDES:✔ Doodle Notes with fill-in-the-blank notes for easy differentiation✔ Doodle Notes that are blank
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Phase Changes Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
These scaffolded Phase Changes Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce or review the states of matter, and to teach about thermal energy, particle motion, the state of substances due to kinetic energy, and the phase changes between solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. The notes use lots of visuals to help students understand the relationship between energy and matter. The concepts align with the Disciplinary Core Ideas of NGSS Standard MS-PS1-4.Cornell Notes are a note-taking strategy in w
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Seasons Doodle Notes | Reason for the Seasons | Cornell Notes
Teach the Reason for the Seasons using these scaffolded Cornell Doodle Notes! These notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to teach about how the Sun’s energy received by Earth’s surface changes with latitude due to Earth being a sphere, about the Earth’s 23.5 degree axis tilt and how this creates opposite seasons in Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the distance of the Earth from the Sun during each of the four seasons (to debunk the misconception that the s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Forces Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
Teaching about forces in your middle school physics unit? Try these engaging and effective Forces Cornell Doodle Notes that can be used to introduce the concept of force in physics. These notes cover balanced and unbalanced forces, net force, magnitude, Newtons, the contact forces of friction, buoyancy, and tension, the non-contact forces of gravity, electric force, and magnetic force. This can be a stand-alone lesson as the notes introduce or review the vocabulary and basic concepts associated
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Properties of Matter (Physical/Chemical Change) Doodle Notes & Quiz
- NO PREP -DIFFERENTIATED CONCEPT NOTES -QUIZ -ANSWER KEYS -RIGOROUSDo your students love to doodle while taking notes? Don't fight it, embrace it with Doodle Notes (aka Squiggle Sheets)!!!These notes are not only fun but help students to meet Next Generation Science Standards.Notes are differentiated. 3 versions are included. Use the included answer key or choose to use the blank version to make the notes your own.Some things covered in these notes:*definition*matter*physical properties -col
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Nicole A.
6 Kingdoms of Life Characteristics (cut and paste) Activity
This is a sorting activity classifying the 6 Kingdoms (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae)Students sort characteristics such as number of cells, how organisms obtain food and type of reproduction. Use this activity in an interactive notebook or as a formative assessment / Exit Ticket.Download includes:PrintStandard - full page with 36 cut & paste tiles, summary question & directionsDifferentiated - ½ page with 12 cut & paste tiles, 2 notebook templates (ch
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Cardiovascular System: Heart Diagram to Color
This diagram shows the way blood flows through the heart. The areas of the heart with MORE oxygen are labeled with an “R”. Students will color these areas RED. The areas of the heart with LESS oxygen are labeled with a “B”. Students will color these areas BLUE.
This diagram is a excellent way to visually represent the direction of blood flow through the heart.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Scientific Method Experimental Design Doodle Notes | Middle School Science
These scaffolded Experimental Design and Scientific Method Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce students to the concepts of writing testable questions, defining manipulated (independent), responding (dependent), and standardizing (constant) variables, as well as controls. The notes stress the importance of making precise and accurate measurements, repeating trials, and taking detailed notes during an experiment. The last page of the notes provides a graphic organizer of the scientific m
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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