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8th grade science resources for Easel
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading.The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration No Textbook No Problem!
Are you trying to teach about photosynthesis and cellular respiration but don't have a textbook to follow? No textbook- no problem!Included in this product are:1) 2 original informational texts and questions about photosynthesis and cellular respiration,2) a photosynthesis science notebook activity, including a modified version,3) a cellular respiration notebook activity, including a modified version,4) two graphic organizers for comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration.This product no
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-6
Plant and Animal Cell Organelles and Structures Worksheets
Do you need a set of differentiated cells worksheets for teaching or assessing your students about organelles of the plant and organelles of the animal cell? The plant and animal cell activities in this download will help your middle school or high school students organize information about the structure and function of the various parts of plant and animal cells. You can use one of the worksheets to speed up learning about cells for your kids at home as part of distance learning or in the class
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6th - 10th
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Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set
Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Weather Fronts & Air Masses - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
The Water Cycle - 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
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1
Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Plate Tectonics - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation
Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practiceStudents will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the co
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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Monster Classification with a Dichotomous Key (Distance Learning & Google C.)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!In this product, students are given the task of identifying some monsters from a nearby planet that have recently been classified by a group of scientists. Students will identify 16 different monsters based on their physical characteristics using the provided dichotomous key. A teacher answer key is also provided.CONNECT WITH ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:InstagramFacebookPinterest©20
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Suzanne S.
Carrying Capacity & Limiting Factors - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Cell Cycle & Mitosis - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Introduce the cell cycle with this easy to use and check worksheet. Students will do a quick reading and answer questions based on the information they learn. Great for homework or reteaching!Approximate Reading Level: 6-10th Grade Vocabulary covered includes:The Phases of Interphase & MitosisChromosomeSister ChromatidsChromatinCentromereMutationUses for this product:Ready to print Sub PlansFlipped Classroom pre-readingWhole or small group opportunity to model and teach Close Reading strateg
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-4
Also included in: Mitosis & Meiosis - FULL UNIT
STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
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3rd - 8th
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NO PREP Physical and Chemical Changes to Matter Activity Claims Evidence CER
Students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions, then complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one. INCLUDES DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION! ⭐ Find this at a huge discount in our Physical Science CER Bundle! ⭐The CERs focus on evidence of a physical versus a chemical change. Concepts included include physical and chemical changes to matter and the terms exergonic and endothermic. Each of the 4 Sections (1
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Kinetic & Potential Energy Practice Worksheets
Review Kinetic and Potential Energy with this easy to use and check worksheet covering identifying points and solving equations. This resource includes 5 pages of student practice. 3 pages where students identify points (highest amount of kinetic energy, potential energy is decreasing, etc.)2 pages where students will solve using the kinetic and potential energy equationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It pr
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
Evidence for Evolution - 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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Article Worksheet Set PRINT and GOOGLE
Three different readings are included, each with their own corresponding worksheet!Photosynthesis - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of photosynthesis, including the reactants and products, chloroplast, and chlorophyll. Cellular Respiration - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of cellular respiration, including the reactants and products and the mitochondria. Photosynthesis/Respiration Relationship - This text and worksheet focus on the cyclical nature of photosynthesis and
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonding and Covalent Bonding Activities and Worksheets
This download contains a 25 page STUDENT WORKBOOK! It's a book. You can highlight. There are notes. You can draw. There is practice (LOTS of practice!) There are explanations, examples, activities, a project, review, and everything you EVER wanted when teaching chemical bonds in physical science! Please, PLEASE see the preview. It shows almost all student pages of the workbook. The workbook includes:1. Overview of bonding, why it occurs, how it occurs, types of bonds2. What is a chemical formula
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Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science
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