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8th grade critical thinking earth sciences worksheets
Growth Mindset ESCAPE ROOM Activity - Reading Comprehension - Back to School
The Growth Mindset Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, George Lucas, and Walt Disney.Perfect Back to School or first day activity to promote a positive mindset, talk about failures, determination and success, and start the year off on a good note.The Growth Mindset Escape Room is a great reading comprehension ac
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Growth Mindset ESCAPE ROOMS BUNDLE - Back to School - Reading Comprehension
Paper Football Math Activity: Ratio & Proportions with STEM Careers
Your students are going to love the following interactive activity that connects classroom math concepts to the real world of sports! Instead of boring worksheets, students will solve problems based on their own collected data and connect the concepts to cool careers! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Students learn how their favorite sports calculate common statistics like batting average or throwing accuracy. Student
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Math, Sports & Engineering Activity Bundle: Ratios and Proportions
Rock Cycle Color by Number - Science Review Worksheet
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to the rock cycle. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun dream catcher coloring page. I have made sure to include questions that address misconceptions regarding the rock cycle. For example, many students believe that layered rocks are always sedimentary. Or, they believe that there is an end to the rock cycle. This question sheet will help clarify these misconceptions.Included:➤ Stude
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Rocks and Minerals Activity Bundle - Rock Cycle, Types of Rock, and Minerals
Bill Nye the Science Guy : WATER CYCLE (environment / video worksheet / sub)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video WATER CYCLE (Season 3, Episode 7).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about WATER CYCLE. Areas covered: types of precipitation, what causes the water cycle, how condensation forms, science facts, and simple hands-
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5th - 8th
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Book Report Templates - One Pager Book Reports
One Pager Book Reports are the perfect alternative to the traditional book report. With these One Pager Book Report Templates, your students will show their comprehension in a creative and differentiated way!Here’s what you get:Book Report Templates with Different Combinations of Skills Author/Genre Summary Characters Vocabulary Sequencing Theme Setting Climax Opinion Connections Important Quotes Problem/SolutionBiography Template3 Summary TemplatesBook CritiqueBook ConnectionsBook ComparisonsDe
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â One Pager Mega Bundle - Book Reports - Exit Tickets
Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
SAVE MORE THAN 30% on this bundle PACKED with high-quality, rigorous climate change activities that are NO PREP and EASY TO IMPLEMENT. This activity bundle has a little bit of everything! Resources Included:Two Truths and a Lie Critical Thinking ActivityClimate Read and Respond CER ActivityAnalyze Climate Graphs WorksheetGraphing Climate Data ActivityMapping Carbon Emissions ActivityIndividual Descriptions:Climate Read and Respond CER Activity: Stimulate CRITICAL THINKING with this read and res
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Worksheet: Plate Tectonics Study Guide, Practice, and Review
This worksheet helps student's understanding of plate tectonics and how plates interact with one another at their boundaries. Students will use the front of the worksheet as a reading selection and study guide and on the back is a practice to test their understanding. Key included!A larger version of the worksheet's map is also included!Recently Added (2/6/21):Plate Tectonics Review! This could be used as a practice to check for understanding, a review before a test, or even for sub plans! This
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Bundle: Ultimate Earth Science Bundle
Christmas Science Winter Activity - Color By Number - Winter Science Worksheet
This activity is a fun way to engage your students during the winter months. I have included 12 questions regarding winter science concepts. Students can work in teams to figure out the answers, or you can allow them to research the answers using the internet. Once finished with the questions, students will use the answers to color a fun, snowflake coloring page. This resource would be a great science emergency sub plan during the winter season. Or, you can use it as a fun activity before Christ
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6th - 8th
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Heat Transfer Color by Number - Science Color By Number Review Activity
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation). Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun mandala coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher Keys➤ Editable Question TemplateNote: The editable question template was created usi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Layers of the Earth Color by Number | Earth's Layers Color by Number Worksheet
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to earth's layers. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun mandala coloring page with a quote. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher Keys➤ Editable Question TemplateNote: The editable question template was created using Google™ Slides. You
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5th - 8th
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2024 Solar Eclipse + Lunar Diagrams + Questions
Are you looking forward to the SOLAR ECLIPSE coming up and want to teach about eclipses! This includes:1) Lunar Eclipse diagram and questions2) Solar Eclipse diagram and questions3) Answer Sheets for eachI also have this in a bigger set with a writing activity, graphic organizers, and memory pages:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SOLAR-ECLIPSE-2017-3324754check out my literacy lesson on eclipses for upper primary grades! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-Eclipse-2017-L
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1st - 8th
Bill Nye the Science Guy : MOON (space / planets video worksheet / sub plan)
*Video is needed for completion of this purchase*Please make sure you have access to this video before making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video THE MOON (Season 1, Episode 11).The worksheet has 15 questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about the moon (phases, orbit, gravity, Earth's tides). There are 2 follow-up questions that students can complete on their own or through group discussio
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5th - 8th
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Hidden Figures Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
This Hidden Figures Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like equality, courage, and the importance of acknowledging hidden contributions. Explore the lives of Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy as they battle racial and gender biases to contribute to NASA's success. Engage in conversations about how these women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Consider how they served as unsung heroes in NASA’s history, opening up disc
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7th - 12th
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Weather and Climate - Science Color by Number
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding weather and climate. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun umbrella coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher Keys➤ Editable Question TemplateNote: The editable question template was created using Google™ Slides. You can type direct
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Earth Science Color by Number Bundle - Science Color By Numbers
Christmas Science Color By Number - Fun Christmas Activity
This activity is a fun way to get your students thinking about the science behind Christmas! I have included 12 questions that have a holiday theme. There are questions about the science of snow, reindeers, Christmas trees, mistletoe, and more. Once finished, students will use the answers to color a fun Rudolf coloring page. I have also included directions on how to make this activity a group holiday challenge. Happy Holidays!Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher Keys
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Christmas Science Activity - Holiday Color by Number Bundle
Ocean Currents - Introduction and Map Activity- Distance Learning
Ocean Currents - Introduction and Map Activity
Introduce or review the basics of Ocean Currents.
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Reading activity to introduce students to the basics of Ocean Currents. Covers Types of Currents (Surface and Deep) and the role of ocean currents and the planet.
Includes 8 "Fill-Ins" to check for comprehension/understanding
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Short reading and Map activity.
Students color code map and interpret locations on the map in relation to warm and cold currents.
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Answer Keys
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4th - 8th
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Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers
About this resource:Want to promote critical thinking in your classroom? Want students who think "outside the box"? Modified from my popular Brain Teaser sets, these rebus picture puzzles challenge students purely visually! Students will identify words, phrases, idioms, etc. being depicted in each rebus puzzle.This file includes 3 worksheets featuring 10 rebus puzzles each. Great for fast finishers, warm-ups, or just for fun!!Key included for all sets!Follow Me:Click here to Follow Me!Items Rela
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Emergency Sub Plans | NOT Math Specific!
Seasons - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â Earth's Place in the Universe Bundle
Earthquakes - Lab Activity - Earthquake Risk
Earthquakes - Lab Activity - USA Earthquake Risk
Have students discover High Earthquake Risk zones in the United states with this lab activity.
Materials Needed: Colored Pencils/Access to USA Map
General information regarding Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes helpful
Note: Please See Preview Link Above
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Based on USGS information, students color-code map of the United States based on USGS earthquake Risk levels.
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Students interpret result of map by answering questions regarding locat
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5th - 9th
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Ocean Currents - Color by Number - Earth Science Color By Number
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to ocean currents. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun mandala coloring page. This is a great supplemental activity for the NGSS Standard MS-ESS2-6.Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher KeysHow is this product useful?✔ Excellent summative assessment ✔ Versatile - use for classwork, homework, early finishers, extra credit, test review, or an engaging sub le
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Earth Science Color by Number Bundle - Science Color By Numbers
Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Early Finishers
About this resource:Love riddles, brain breaks, logic and brain teasers? Need something fun for your fast finishers that still enhances their learning? Want students who think "outside the box"? Encourage your student to think critically with this bundle of brain teasers! This bundle includes Brain Teaser Sets #1-10-that means 70 brain teasers in total! Key included for all sets!Available in the following bundle(s):Logic & Proof Unit BundleGeometry Super Bundle #3Geometry Activities Growing
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Geometry Activities Bundle - Lines - Angles - Triangles - Circles
Topographic Maps Practice Sheets Set
This set includes 4 practice sheets containing 66 questions over 12 different topographic maps! There are two full page independent practice sheets and two half page review sheets that can easily be used as bellringers or quick reviews. Delivered as Word documents, these sheets can be fully edited to your personal specifications! The high level questioning has been modeled on STAAR released questions, and this is a great way for your students to show mastery of their topographic map skills or
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7th - 9th
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SET OF 4 Human Impact on the Environment Land Air and Water Pollution Bundle
SAVE 30% OFF LIST PRICES! Engage students with CRITICAL THINKING and DATA ANALYSIS as you cover many aspects of pollution:Air Pollution (Information Stations)Water Pollution (Practice Data Analysis)Land Pollution (Practice Graphing)Basics of Biomagnification (Engaging Text and Questions)Individual Product Descriptions:Air Pollution Stations: Print-and-go information stations! Students practice different skills at each station all while learning about different aspects of air pollution. Statio
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
It's Not a Box! 25 Creative Drawing Prompts Your Kids Will Love
These 25 open-ended drawing prompts range from basic shapes to abstract lines to engage your students' creativity and critical thinking skills! Use them as a drawing warmup, mindfulness activity, or for early finishers. These are perfect for any art class, and can be paired with Antoinette Portis' book Not a Box for a literacy connection. My K-1 students loved these challenges, and they could easily be implemented up to high-school grades depending on the level of depth you encourage. As an art
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K - 10th
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