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6th grade science Common Core W.8.2b resources
Endangered Animals Infographic - Endangered Species Project with Google Slides
Are you looking for an endangered animal project that allows for creativity while teaching students how to research and organize information? This Low Prep endangered animal infographic includes a how-to video walking students through the process, a Google slide template with icons, and a rubric. There is also an example of an informative essay on an endangered species along with rubrics for the written essay and an oral presentation.Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Science Morning Work Prompts
This set includes 10 weeks of daily thought-provoking science journal prompts. These prompts are a great way to integrate science, math, research skills, and writing. Your download will include a PowerPoint presentation of prompts and an answer key. Try out 1 week free! The preview includes all of week #1!I like using these prompts as "welcome work" when students first come in to class, but there are many other ways you could incorporate these prompts: science centers, homework, early finishers,
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson Plan
My go-to lesson plan for teaching claims, evidence, and reasoning, this lesson compares making an argument to riding a rollercoaster. ---**Note**This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:Brainstorming and Outlining Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)Organization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan---Each part - claims, evidence, and reasoning - is a different step to the process of strapping your reader in and keeping t
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5th - 12th
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Science Calendar Making Project (also good for Chemistry, Biology and more)
This is a fun and simple research project that is appropriate for science, chemistry, biology, physics or tech classes. This project is a great way to hit many of the COMMON CORE STANDARDS for Writing and Language for Grades 6-11. Download the preview to see the entire list of common core connections.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT:
Students make a science (or chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, technology or astronomy) themed calendar for the school year (September to August).
OUTLINE OF THE
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Agriculture - Food & Garden - Crosswords
23 no-prep Crossword Puzzles for Agriculture - Food and Garden.Review and assess Agricultural: Food and Garden keywords and vocabulary at end of a topic. Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Integrated Science, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, Agriculture Production, School Garden, Farming.Suggested for Years
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Agriculture - Food & Garden - BUNDLE
Research Paper Project: Researching an Inventor (Middle School)
This research project resource is a comprehensive packet designed for middle school students to conduct a research project on a famous inventor. It includes 21 pages of instructions, guided questions, research paper graphic organizers, and a checklist for writing essays. It also includes citation examples (both MLA and APA). Students research three aspects of an inventor’s life while citing sources used. This resource can be used to integrate language arts with social studies or science curricul
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Iceberg Nielsen Titanic Cross-Curricular Book Companion Novel Study
A Titanic Story - This interdisciplinary book companion and novel study includes comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the outstanding historical fiction novel, Iceberg, by award-winning author, Jennifer Nielsen. This book is an inspiring narrative account of the fateful maiden journey of the RMS Titanic. This interdisciplinary novel study opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within t
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Articles - 1: Goblin Sharks - MAGNIFICENT or MONSTROUS? - Fact & Opinion
READING & WRITING - ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP ................................................................... FOCUS: FACT & OPINIONTEXT"MAGNIFICENT OR MONSTROUS" is a nonfiction ARTICLE ABOUT goblin sharks. These are rare deep-sea sharks called living fossils. Goblin sharks have a perfect blend of incredibly cool ADAPTATIONS and hideous APPEARANCE traits, making this an ideal article for FACT & OPINION......................................................TOPICS APPROP
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Articles - 12: POEMS, ARTICLES & NARRATIVES - BUNDLE II - PDF & ONLINE
Zombie Themed End of Year Review - Fun Study Aide Activity
Motivate your students to review by having them revisit all of their material from the year and identify one thing from each unit that will help them survive the zombie hordes. Students must describe in detail how they would put information or a skill learned in your class to use surviving a post-apocalyptic scenario or fighting off zombies. Students must provide a diagram also. My students love zombies and get very creative with this activity. They become very motivated to review their notes, l
Agriculture - Food & Garden - Classroom BINGO
3x no-prep Classroom BINGO Card sets for Agriculture - Food and Garden.Introduce Agriculture - Food & Garden keywords and definitions of vocabulary via fun class discussions at the start of the topic.Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Integrated Science, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, Agriculture Produ
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Agriculture - Food & Garden - BUNDLE
Student-Led Guided Written Lab Report - Template (Science 5-9)
Scientific Writing is the single most difficult aspect of test-taking for students - change your students' confidence with this guided template! Teach students how to organize scientific thinking, with a special emphasis on the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning style.Print as a handout, or assign in Google Classroom to get your students writing! Build skills your students will utilize for standardized test-taking, and as they advance in their science careers. Each section includes an explanation with a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan - Infographic Background Brief
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Agriculture - Farming - BINGO
3x no-prep Classroom BINGO Card sets for Agriculture - Farming.Introduce Agriculture - Farming keywords and discuss definitions of vocabulary at the start of the topic.Suits CTE, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Food Processing, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Integrated Science, Life Science, Sustainability, Farming.Suggested for Years 7-10+ / ages 12-17.The Farming resources are meant to be an introduction to Agriculture o
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Agriculture - Farming - BUNDLE
6-8th Grade Explanatory/Informative Writing Rubric
Use this Explanatory or Informative writing rubric to assess your students' expository essays in ELA, history, or science. Adaptable for 6th-8th grade middle school student writing to align with CCSS. Give a copy to your students to help them self-assess during the writing process!
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Agriculture - Weeds - Classroom BINGO
3x no-prep Classroom BINGO Card sets for Agriculture - Weeds.Introduce Agriculture - Weeds keywords and discuss definitions of vocabulary at the start of the topic.Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for Years 7-10+ / ages
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
Agriculture - Soils - Classroom BINGO
3x no-prep Classroom BINGO Card sets for Agriculture - Soils.Introduce Agriculture - Soils keywords and discuss definitions of vocabulary at the start of the topic.Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for Years 7-10+ / ages
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
Should You Quote or Paraphrase? Lesson
This lesson goes beyond defining quotes and paraphrasing and helps students decide whether to quote or paraphrase information they find from other sources. Using a flow-chart, they can use questions to decide why they are including the information (because of the wording? Because of the fact? etc.) to decide whether to quote or paraphrase. Another handout takes them systematically through the rest of their writing to evaluate how they quoted/paraphrased all their other evidence, and fix it to ma
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Dangerous Reptile Report (Guided Genius Hour)
One of my FAVORITE ways to link science with language arts is through this expository essay. This project builds on curiosity and student-choice, as they explore the background and physical characteristics of a dangerous reptile.
This product comes complete with:
*Teacher Guide
*Student Handout & Rubric
*Student Note Templates
*List of 20 dangerous reptile choices
This product could be used in the following ways:
*Genius Hour/Project Hour self-guided learning
*Small group writing project
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Report Writing: Navigating the Research Adventure
Laying out clear instructions for your students when navigating the steps of writing a report can be daunting. For both students and teachers, it helps to have a map. Provided here is a general guide for the report writing process, complete with step-by-step instructions for both teacher and students, scoring guides, samples, and rubrics, as well as checklists and due date reminders. A journey is far more enjoyable with the right map and effective tools!
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5th - 12th
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Informational/Expository Writing Outline (Animal Report)
This outline will help students from 5th-8th grade organize their writing into a 5 paragraph essay for an animal report. It will help students to break down their writing into bite-size pieces and then easily construct the essay from this outline.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Rocket to the Moon Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 60 comprehension, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the book, Rocket to the Moon! by Don Brown; part of the "Big Ideas That Changed the World" series. This book is a timely work of nonfiction that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring and would be a great complement to both STEM/STEAM and Social Studies curricula. This book opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students wi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Brief Write: INSOMNIA
This activity provides an independent study or small group writers' workshop process practice AFTER a direct teaching lesson on narrative writing. Teachers can also use this slide deck to teach stages of the writing process with the entire class over several class sessions.Students are encouraged to practice using precise language, experiment with synonyms of common words, and include transition words as they inform their audience about how they have dealt with insomnia.
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Follow Those Zebras Questions and Activities Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 48 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 10 extension activities for studying the nonfiction book Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery by Sandra Markle. This book expertly explains the migration mystery of the plains zebras in Africa. Beautiful photographs accompany the text. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this nonfiction selection. This book is an especially use
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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