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Preview of Scientific Thinking Unit Bundle

Scientific Thinking Unit Bundle

3 fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheets, 4 inquiry labs, 3 lab challenges, 2 quizzes, 6 guided notes/reading assignments, 1 unit review, 1 writing assignment, 1 equation toolbox, and 1 curriculum guide!WorksheetsThere are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets
Preview of How Far, How Big, How Full? - A Metric Conversion Practice Activity

How Far, How Big, How Full? - A Metric Conversion Practice Activity

Metric prefixes are commonly used in science courses, and yet the system can be tricky for those who live in countries that ascribe to another system (I'm looking at you, USA...). This metric conversion practice activity gives students a chance to convert multiple data points from and to various metric prefixes, from pico all the way up to tera. This activity can be used to introduce conversions, as conversion practice, or as homework.This activity includes a short metric conversion explanation/
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking Writing Assignment

01 - Scientific Thinking Writing Assignment

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned short writing assignment! These short writing assignments are usually one page long and include 3-4 short answer prompts that require students to explain and demonstrate their mastery of different learning targets covered in each unit. There is a rubric embedded at the bottom of each assignment as well for streamlined grading.Learning Targets Assessed:I know...the definition of a dependent variable and an independent variable.the definition of a lin
Preview of Ionic Bonding - Science and Math Collaboration

Ionic Bonding - Science and Math Collaboration

Through this fully self-directed, step-by-step activity, students review atomic bonding principles while incorporating algebra. Students will prove mathematically that various molecules are stable in their composition using two-variable equations. Specific concepts covered in this activity include: Ionic and Covalent Bonding, Octet Rule, how to read the Periodic Table of Elements, Variables and Coefficients, and more!This two-hour activity is perfect for advanced middle school students and tho
Preview of 01 - Density Lab Summary

01 - Density Lab Summary

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information:Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-intercepts Space to list tools used and a bri
Preview of 01 - Marbles Lab Summary

01 - Marbles Lab Summary

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information:Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-intercepts Space to list tools used and a bri
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking WS 2 (Linear Relationships)

01 - Scientific Thinking WS 2 (Linear Relationships)

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - Math InventoryGiven a quantity, convert it to an equivalent value in a different unit. Given an equation and known values, substitute an
Preview of 01 - Linear Relationships Reading

01 - Linear Relationships Reading

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned reading assignment! Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned reading assignment! Most reading assignments give an introduction and overview of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, along with an space for students to summarize their learning by completing a fill-in-the-blank summary with a given word bank, or responding to short answer prompts.Learning Targets:I know...the definition of a dependent variable
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking Quiz 1

01 - Scientific Thinking Quiz 1

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned quiz! There is a mix of free-response and multiple-choice questions for most quizzes, which are usually one or two pages long. Quizzes are used for students to demonstrate proficiency of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs and utilized in problem-solving on worksheets. Quizzes are a good way for students to gauge their level of mastery to indicate how to study for unit tests
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking Quiz 2

01 - Scientific Thinking Quiz 2

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned quiz! There is a mix of free-response and multiple-choice questions for most quizzes, which are usually one or two pages long. Quizzes are used for students to demonstrate proficiency of learning targets outlined in the corresponding curriculum guide by deployIng models developed from inquiry labs and utilized in problem-solving on worksheets. Quizzes are a good way for students to gauge their level of mastery to indicate how to study for unit tests
Preview of 01 - Density PhET Simulation Lab Challenge

01 - Density PhET Simulation Lab Challenge

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information:Known variables and valuesDiagrams of any models utilizedCalculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to deplo
Preview of 01 - Density PhET Simulation Summary

01 - Density PhET Simulation Summary

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned inquiry lab summaries! Most lab summaries consist of 2-3 pages, with space for students to provide the following information:Lab investigation purposeData for the independent and dependent variableWritten statement on data trendsSketch of a graphical model using a line of best fitLinear and quadratic equation to mathematically model the relationship between the variablesAnalysis of physical meanings of slope and y-interceptsSpace to list tools used
Preview of 01 - Marbles Mystery Mass Lab Challenge

01 - Marbles Mystery Mass Lab Challenge

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information:Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to dep
Preview of 01 - Density Bottle Lab Challenge

01 - Density Bottle Lab Challenge

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned summative lab challenge! Most lab challenges consist of 2 pages total, with space for students to provide the following information:Known variables and values Diagrams of any models utilized Calculations for any unknown valuesTools used and a brief description of collecting and analyzing dataReflectIons on the validity of the data by discussing error and data methodsWritten explanation of generated solutionLab challenges are used for students to dep
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking WS 1 (Math Inventory)

01 - Scientific Thinking WS 1 (Math Inventory)

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned worksheet! There are a variety of free response questions for most worksheets, which are usually one or two pages long. Worksheets are used for students to deploy models developed from inquiry labs and as a way to practice problem-solving en route to mastery of learning targets before quizzes and unit tests. WS 1 - Math InventoryGiven a quantity, convert it to an equivalent value in a different unit. Given an equation and known values, substitute an
Preview of 01 - Scientific Thinking Reading

01 - Scientific Thinking Reading

Fully editable, NGSS/modeling pedagogy aligned reading assignment! Most reading assignments give an introduction and overview of concepts that will be heavily referenced and utilized throughout the unit, along with a space for students to summarize their learning by completing a fill-in-the-blank summary with a given word bank or responding to short answer prompts.KEYS are available for every reading assignment fill-in-the-blank summary via purchasing the Reading Assignments Bundle.
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