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Middle school earth sciences resources
Science Interactive Notebook | 3rd 4th 5th | Ecosystem Plant Earth Energy Force
Let's journal! Science Interactive Notebook All in One Bundle is perfect for teachers who are looking to incorporate Interactive Science Notebooks in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, or 6th grade. There are SO many topics: safety and science practices, matter, mixtures, ecosystems, adaptations, life cycles, energy, light, force and motion, human body, earth, space, and MUCH more!Take a closer look! Download the preview for 10 free printables.This file includes 260 foldable activities, cut and pa
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3rd - 6th
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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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Weathering, Erosion & Deposition Color by Number - Science Color by Number
It is a challenge for students to understand the difference between erosion, weathering, and deposition. I have created an activity that includes 12 questions that will help students differentiate between the three vocabulary terms. Once finished with the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun mountain coloring page with an inspirational quote. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to matc
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4th - 7th
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Science Doodle - TEST PREP BUNDLE, STAAR review Notes *BEST SELLER*
** NEW UPDATED DRAWINGS ** and I added PowerPoints to show the KEYS!All the Science Concepts in my Bundles are in one place here as a review for the whole year! This download has 4 main doodle sheets with student blanks and keys plus lots of powerpoint slides. This bundle has four review sheets to help students review and learn the basic concepts that will help them solve test questions. If the students know the concept, they have the basic knowledge needed to answer a test question correctly.Th
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3rd - 6th
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Earth's Spheres (Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere) Doodle Notes +
Earth’s Spheres Doodle Notes for Science- Now with quiz, exit ticket and Powerpoint!How do Earth’s Spheres Interact? Teach your students about the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere using this visual doodle note sheet. Doodle notes provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning and are useful in helping students visualize earth science concepts. Looking for Digital Tools to use along with this? Then purchase this version instead. It includes GOOGLE SLIDES to supp
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Plate Tectonics Activity: Pangea Puzzle: Continental Drift
Pangea Map Puzzle Activity: Students use evidence to re-form the supercontinent Pangea! Using both fossil and geologic evidence, students will understand how Alfred Wegener supported the theory of Continental Drift. This activity does take time, but it's a great way to get your kiddos DOING! Fantastic follow up/ application question included.This resource now contains both PRINT and DIGITAL COPIES of this activity. A link has been added for the digital version. If you already purchased this, you
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Ecosystems & Food Chains Digital Activities (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
This Google Slides Presentation is filled with activities and editable informational slides to supplement your unit on ecosystems and food chains! Students will begin by filling out a KWL chart so students can share what they want to learn. Then select from a number of engaging, high-interest activities to assign students for further practice and review. Answer keys are included!Most text on the informational slides is editable so you can customize them to meet your needs! You can...change defin
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2nd - 6th
Space Science Stations | Sun, Earth, Moon Phases, Solar System | 4th 5th grade
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Space Science Stations includes 9 station activities that focus on the Sun, Earth, our moon, moon phases, our solar system, and day and night.Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class!9 StationsRead It: Read about the characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and record information about their sizes, compositions, and gravity.Create It: Use materials to build a model
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4th - 6th
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Weather Webquest - Air Pressure, Air Masses, Weather Fronts, and Weather Maps
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this no-prep and ready to go 4-page weather webquest, students will explore, learn, and apply knowledge about air masses, weather fronts, air pressure systems, and weather maps. Highly interactive and students love it!Students do not need any prior knowledge before completing this activity and can do it all on their own! No Prep! This weather webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent student work, sub-plan, guided practice, or student-led teaching tool! All non-flash modern
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Earth Science Webquest Bundle
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Science Stations | 4th Grade 5th Grade Earth
Do your students understand how slow changes like weathering, erosion, and deposition change Earth's surface? Erosion Science Stations includes 9 stations to help your students to explore weathering, erosion, and deposition in a variety of ways!Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class!9 StationsRead It: Read about Earth’s changing landforms due to wind, water, and ice.Create It: Use information provided to build diagrams that show canyon
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Weather and Climate & Water Cycle Science Stations | 4th Grade 5th Grade Earth
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Weather and Water Science Stations includes 9 station activities that focus on processes in the water cycle and the difference between weather and climate.Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class!StationsRead It: Read about weather and climate. Answer questions.Create It: Gather information about the weather conditions and give a weather report to a friend. Option: Hav
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4th - 6th
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ALL the Doodle Sheets SCIENCE Grades 3-6 - EASY TO USE Notes! with PPTs
INCLUDED in this download: 47 Science Doodle Sheets Two versions of all 47 sheets included:
Interactive Notebook Size and large 8.5 x 11 size 47 PowerPoints – to show students the KEYThese flat doodle sheets are different than my foldables. It is the same content but in a flat sheet format. They make great reviews after the foldables and also can be used as an anchor chart. Enlarge them to poster size and laminate for amazing posters for your room and use in a station! So many possibilities...
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3rd - 6th
Science Exit Tickets Bundle | 4th Grade 5th Grade | Exit Slips TEKS NGSS MORE
Do the students understand the material? Here's an easy way to check! These science exit slips are perfect to check for understanding quickly at the end of your lesson-- formative assessment with no prep! INCLUDESOver 200 Printable Exit Slips• 48 Earth Science Exit Slips• 54 Life Science Exit Slips• 43 Space Science Exit Slips• 28 Nature of Science Exit Slips• 55 Physical Science Exit SlipsLearn more about each individual resource by clicking the green links.Life Exit SlipsEcosystemsPlantsLife C
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4th - 6th
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The Water Cycle Doodle Notes Graphic Organizer | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in identifying, defining, and illustrating condensation, precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, surface runoff, sublimation, infiltration, and accumulation.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS MS-ESS2-4.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept retention, focus, creativity, and engagement.
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5th - 7th
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MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Rocks and Minerals, Types of Rocks, The Rock Cycle Worksheets & Reading Passages
Are you looking for rocks and minerals worksheets that cover igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with no additional prep? This rock cycle introduction practice set of activities and non-fiction reading comprehension passages are easy to use and your students will love the variety. Learn the types of rocks and minerals through observations, writing prompts, non-fiction rocks and minerals reading comprehension passages (print & Google Forms options), and more. Including the rock cycle.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Unit
Ecosystems Brochure Research Project
Students create an brochure to advertise the ecosystem of their choice. What it may be...the tundra, the rainforest, the desert...is up to the student (or you can choose for them)! I love this project each and every year! My students research and complete this entirely at school. These turn out to be an impressive piece of student work to hang up because the students write so much about their topic. Their illustrations catch the eye of people walking by, as well! This pack includes:-Photos of my
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4th - 7th
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Natural Resources – Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources PowerPoint, Worksheets
The Natural Resources Unit includes a variety of printables, interactive notebooks, and a 100% editable PowerPoint. Topics include – Renewable Resources (Solar Energy, wind power, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy/ water, and biomass), Non-renewable resources (fossil fuels – coal, natural gas, and oil), burning fossil fuels harmful to the environment, and why natural resources are important.*Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (Answer Keys are includ
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4th - 6th
Weather Maps I - Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity
Weather Maps I- Practice Current Conditions and Forecast ActivityNote: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :NoteUse these activities to introduce, reinforce or review weather map information and reading.Page 1 -Current condition practice: Students use map and symbols to identify current weather conditions.Bottom of the page has "Which City" questions to check for understanding.Page 2 - Forecast practice: Students use a weather map to forecast weather for several cities around
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3rd - 6th
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Rocks and Minerals, Weathering and Erosion, Soil, Fossils - Earth Science Bundle
Earth Science Interactive Notebook, Printables, and 100% editable PowerPoint – Join the fun! 3 Units – Rocks and Minerals (includes Weathering,Erosion and Deposition), Soil, and Fossils. *Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included: Rocks and Minerals UnitLots of real pictures for a better learning experience. 100% Editable PowerPoint slideshow (20 slides):• What is a rock• 3 major types of rocks (metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary) with information, pictures, and examples
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3rd - 6th
Earth's Spheres (biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere) Activity
Teach your students about Earth's four spheres using this science text and activity. Students will read to learn about the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere and then complete the graphic organizer activities to demonstrate their learning. Students will also read and answer scenarios about how the spheres interact with one another, and the impact humans have on Earth's spheres. Like this Earth's spheres activity? Check out the Earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. St
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum
Types of Fossils Lesson with Google Slides, Notes, Worksheet, and Answer Key
This lesson explains what a fossil is and explores 4 different types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true form - including how they form with examples of each. This resource includes: a Google Slides lesson about the 4 types of fossilsa notes page (print and digital, color and black line)a worksheet (print an digital, color and black line)an answer keyGo through the Google Slides presentation as students take notes on the included notes page. After the lesson, students use their notes to com
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3rd - 6th
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MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Water Cycle Activity Digital Escape Room Game: Earth Science Review Weather Unit
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the water cycle. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (found wi
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4th - 7th
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Natural Resources Doodle Notes - Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Students of all ages love doodle notes! This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that focuses on Earth's natural resources. The notes will help students differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. My doodle notes include high-definition graphics that look great inside interactive notebooks, binders, or on a poster. This resource is aligned with the NGSS standard: ESS3-1 Earth and Human ActivityIncluded:✔ 2 Page Doodle Notes Sheet (Fill-in-the-Blank Version)✔ 2 Page D
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Natural Resources Activity Bundle - Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Science Doodle - Food Chains and Food Webs Interactive Notebook BUNDLE Notes
This bundle is also sold in the LIFE SCIENCE SET of 7 bundles found here at 20% off!This Unit Bundle Covers Food Chains and Food Websincludes:3 Foldables on Food Chains and Food Webs with lots of pictures to teach the concepts, all with color and black and white keysAn awesome 38 page Powerpoint with over 30 cool pictures about food chains and food websVocabulary set with differentiated pages for slower learnersBook Reading list with student summary page32 Task Cards for review with student shee
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3rd - 6th
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