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Middle school problem solving engineering resources for Easel Assessments
The Wright Brother's First Flight Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT & DIGITAL
This easy to read passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers':background repairing bicycles in Dayton, Ohioexperiments building gliders and studying birds to learn about flighttime spend in Kitty Hawk preparing and testing their planelegacy in North Carolina and how they are honored on NC license plates, the NC quarter, and with a monument at the si
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4th - 7th
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Simple Machines Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about simple machines explains: how simple machines can be used to make work easierthe function of each of the 6 simple machines - pulley, lever, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, and screwexamples of each type of simple machineThis passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white p
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
NASA Astronauts Space & International Space Station Virtual Field Trip & Quiz
Looking for an activity about NASA's work in space, astronauts and/or the International Space Station? Let your students take a Virtual Field trip! Topics include: current missions, create a rocket, Newton's Laws of Motion in Space, Studying Climate Change from space, Apollo 11, life on the international space station and what it takes to become an astronaut. Students will also tour various NASA sites around the country and observe NASA's current images from space.What's included? 2 digital choi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Value Bundle End of School Year Learning Activities
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
SEL Task Cards- 94 task cards support Positive Social skills **LOW PREP
Description
This SEL task card bundle is a great product to practice how students should respond to different scenarios. There are 94 cards total to use to strengthen your students Social and Emotional skills. These can be used in many different ways including, but not limited to, Whole group lessons, Morning warm up, Small group re-teach, SEL center work, Literacy center work, Special education lessons, counseling lessons, peer/ partner work, Daily quick Social skills practice, etc…
What’s
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Stress "Managing Stress as a Young Adult"-CDC Health Standard 7
Managing Stress as a Young Adult is a lesson plan that includes symptoms of stress, healthy ways of managing stress, and recognizing when you have too much stress. Questionnaire on students looking at different life situations and assessing whether it was a "good stress or bad stress" situation, quiz, writing prompt and students assessing their stress on a "Stress O Meter." Easel assessment, Answer key, printables, clip art. No prep needed. Easel assessment available with this lesson planCDC
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7th - 12th
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3D Printing Safety Rules and Lesson for Middle School STEM and Technology
Your students are going to be using a 3D printer… How do you keep them safe? How do you protect your printer? These 3D printing rules and safety activities will help you prepare your students for a great 3D printing experience. Your students will learn about the potential hazards of 3D printing, they’ll become familiar with 3D printing safety rules, and evaluate 3D printing scenarios for safe and unsafe behavior. Finally, they’ll take an assessment and earn their 3D printing license!Looking for
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Why Middle School Matters: Executive Functioning, Soft Skills, Participation
Discover Why Middle School Matters!In recent years, I've increasingly heard students—and even some parents—question the significance of middle school. I developed "Why School Matters," a dynamic tool designed to show students the vast array of skills they acquire during these crucial years.Why Middle School Matters: Middle school is more than just learning basic facts; it’s a critical time for developing executive functioning skills, enhancing soft skills, and fostering active participation and
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5th - 8th
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Explore Moral Dilemmas: Comprehensive Philosophy Lesson for the Classroom
Explore moral dilemmas with your middle and high school students through engaging discussions and activities! A moral dilemma is a situation where no solution is entirely satisfactory. The Trolley Problem is a classic example that often sparks lively debate.Philosophy in the Classroom materials are designed to guide students in identifying the core components of the dilemma and fostering thoughtful discussion.This versatile PDF, compatible with Google Workspace and Easel, is suitable for any top
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8th - 12th
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Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Biotechnology
These 4 daily bell ringers can be used as warmups, exit-tickets, and inserts for interactive notebooks. They are formatted to fit within a single sheet of paper (front and back) to be used as quick printables, but each warmup is contained in a separate box for easy cut-outs. This week-long set focuses on Biotechnology.These bell ringers are designed to quickly get students on task, stimulate class discussions to help lead into your lesson, and help practice content literacy and critical thinking
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Full Year Super Bundle
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension Passage
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension PassageUnlock the secrets of scientific inquiry with our "Understanding the Scientific Method" resource! This comprehensive package is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the scientific method, a foundational process in scientific research and discovery.Key Features:Informative Reading Passage: Our resource features an engaging and informative reading passage that introduces students to the key components of the
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension Passage
Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the universe with our engaging resource, "Exploring the Wonders of Science." This comprehensive package is designed to foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts while enhancing critical thinking skills in students.Key Features:1. Informative Reading Passage: Delve into the essence of science with our carefully crafted reading passage. It elucidates the fundamental principles of
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Walking Dead Water Filter Lab
With shows like "The Walking Dead" and others, students are interested in how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. One thing they will need is an improvised water filter to clean dirty water. This type of water filter was seen in a episode of "The Walking Dead". It's also featured in survival shows. You will need plastic water bottles, sand, gravel, coffee filters, marbles, and any other medium you think can be used to filter water. I do NOT recommend using charcoal or ash, because when wet they ar
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Mastering Linear Equations: Find the X and Y Intercepts and Graph with Ease
With this engaging and interactive resource, students will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills in finding the x-intercept and y-intercept of a graph of a linear equation, while also solving a fun word problem featuring a famous motivational quote by Thomas Edison.The resource includes detailed instructions for finding the x-intercept and y-intercept, as well as a step-by-step guide for using these values to solve the word problem. This activity is a great way to help students see the re
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS SCIENCE RESEARCH CHOICE BOARDS: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, ENERGY, MOTION
Student-ready Google Slides SCIENCE WRITING Choice Board AND EASEL ASSESSMENT gives you 9 EASY-TO-USE assignable RESEARCH-WRITING tasks that you can assign or give your students choices for science and/or STEM lessons, AND an assessment that could be used for Electricity-Magnetism. Choice board Research & Writing Topics include: Electricity, Motion, Energy, and Magnetism. This resource is DIGITAL OR PRINT-READY!Students will have the opportunity to research current topics related to these NG
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4th - 6th
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Earthquake Building Lab w Flat Rate Boxes
This lab uses FREE small USPS flat rate boxes to model buildings in a earthquake zone. You can pick them up for FREE from your local post office, or have them delivered in bulk to your school. Challenge your students to produce buildings that would withstand more earthquake forces. You can also have your students use TinkerCAD to model their home. Your students then modify their building to withstand a greater magnitude earthquake. You can expand this into a building project like the toothpick b
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity
Elevate your classroom with the "TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity." This engaging resource combines the world of 3D design with the sweet satisfaction of baking, offering a hands-on and delicious approach to learning.Highlights:Edible Engineering: Students dive into the exciting world of 3D design as they create their very own custom cookie cutters. It's a delightful blend of art and engineering that sparks creativity.Practical Application: Beyond the computer screen, this activity culminates in
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics Reading Comprehension Passage
Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on an exciting educational journey through "Simple Machines: The Building Blocks of Mechanics" Reading Comprehension Passage. This comprehensive resource offers an informative and engaging exploration of simple machines, the fundamental tools that make our lives easier by reducing the effort needed to perform various tasks. Designed for students in 4th and 7th grades, this package includes an enlightening readi
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Also included in: Energy Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Electric Distribution - An investigative mystery for middle school
This .PPT slide presentation asks the question, "What caused the power failure?" It shows students the path that electricity takes from the power plant to the lamp plugged in at their house. Each slide explains the step in the system, then asks students to research what might have gone wrong at that step to cause the power outage.When they have completed all the steps, you will hand them a card (or virtual card) that will tell them where their power was interrupted. This encourages them to ma
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5th - 9th
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Introduction to Programming - Minecraft Inspired Adventure
This package contains 12 work sheets designed for students to explore Functions, Conditional Statements If/Else Statements and While Loops. The package has students follow a simple story line where heroes Alex and Steve find an abandoned house. They are forced to jump down into a cavern where they must jump lava in order to reach the treasure room. The package also includes a physical game where students call functions to navigate their peers around. The package does not require students to indi
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3rd - 7th
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Abuse "Identifying Teen Abusive Relationships"- CDC Health Standard 2
This lesson plan helps teens recognize an abusive relationship, what a healthy relationship looks like and misconceptions about love and abuse. This lesson includes an activity identifying an abusive relationship and where to get help. Help line numbers are included. Writing prompt, assessment and answer key, and 2 activities on identifying abusive relationshipsPrintables, clip art No prep needed. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD TWO: Students will analyz
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Abuse "Telling a Trusted Adult about Abuse." CDC Health Standard 4
This lesson clarifies what abuse is and how to ask for help, which is the most difficult thing for children to do. The different types of abuse are explained, and different ways of getting helped are suggested, along with the "Child Abuse Hotline" information. Art project, writing prompt, feeling activity and assessment and answer key. printables, clip art, no prep needed. - Note to teacher: This lesson is for elementary students and the language used is directed at elementary students. It is up
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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"Ending and Healing Abusive Teen Relationships." CDC Health Standard 8
The "Ending and Healing Abusive Teen Relationships" lesson plan helps students recognize what an abusive relationship is, recognizing when you need help and who to go to for help. Information also includes how to end relationship and how to heal. 2 activities, assessment and answer key, Clip art, printables, No prep needed. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD EIGHT: Student will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and comm
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Apologizing-"Learning to say I'm Sorry" - CDC Health Standard 4
This lesson concentrates on teaching elementary students how to recognize when they need to apologize and how to apologize. Examples of apologies are included. The 5 steps to apologize is part of the lesson plan. Assessment and answer key, 3 activities. clip art, printables, no prep needed. Distance learning appropriate. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD FOUR: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health
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2nd - 6th
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