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8th grade biology centers for Gifted and Talented
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Evidence of Evolution Stations
Get your students fully engaged as they travel on a journey to examine fossil evidence, discover how relative dating and radiometric dating work, compare homologous and vestigial structures, embryological evidence, analyze DNA evidence, research antibiotic resistance with a webquest, and even complete a geological time scale. The Evidence of Evolution Stations has students rotating to 8 different stations to analyze these different forms of evidence. Activity is designed for any middle school or
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Plant and Animal Cells Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about plant and animal cells will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this structure of life lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify and compare the characteristics of plant and animal cells. This Plant and Animal Cell Station Lab activity is also included in my Plant and Animal Cells 5E Lesso
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6th - 8th
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CELL CYCLE & MITOSIS ~ Interactive Digital Resource for Google Drive~ Biology
★Digital Interactive Resource★Go paperless with this interactive resource for Google Slides™ that will help your biology students master and review the Cell Cycle & Mitosis concepts including cell growth, cell division, the cell cycle, mitosis, cytokinesis, detailed labeling diagrams, and more. Students will drag movable objects and type to enter information as they solve over 60 problems on 19 interactive slides. Includes a detailed Teacher Answer Key. This resource will work well in high
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-4
Cell - 3D Models Plant Cell and Animal Cell
The Cell 3D Model Bundle includes the following cells: • Animal Cell 3D Model• Plant Cell 3D ModelThe Nitty Gritty Science Cell Model Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS: MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the functionModeling can begin in the earliest grades, with students’ models progressing from concrete “pi
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5th - 10th
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Engineering Design Process - Digital Breakout Escape Room for STEM
Do you want to introduce or review the engineering design process in an engaging and fun way? This digital breakout activity, similar to an escape room but without the need for physical locks, does just that! Students do not need any prior knowledge about engineering or the EDP to do this breakout, though it can be used as a review. In this resource, students will:Learn about the engineering design process (5 slides of informational text)Solve 6 digital puzzles related to the EDP (a variety of p
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4th - 8th
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Comparing Photosynthesis and Respiration - Cell Energy Stations Lab Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with cell energy! These eight stations focus on photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the connections between these two important life processes. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from you. Just print and go! Save time! Engaging and effective stations
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Biology Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
Add & Subtract Fractions Enrichment Activities - Math Logic Puzzle Challenges
Add & Subtract Unlike Fractions Challenge Puzzles are a fun way to challenge your students while they gain a deeper understanding of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a digital version made with Google Slides™. Three different types of puzzles are included: grid logic puzzles, determine the fractions puzzlers, and missing digits puzzles. These 14 different adding and subtracting fractions enrichment puzzles allow
Grades:
5th - 8th
LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM - 5 E Model Bundle
This Life Science curriculum is based on the Next Generation Science Standards and uses the 5E Model for implementation. The following is included in this bundle: ★ LIFE SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK lessons are aligned to the NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS - see below) and will be sure to increase your students engagement in note taking and processing. Each chapter includes notes, activities with actual pictures and mini-quizzes to help check for understanding.★ LIFE SCIENCE DIGITAL IN
Grades:
6th - 10th
Cell Theory Microscope Stations Lab
Instead of just talking about the scientists that contributed to the cell theory, have students "travel through time" and see first hand what these famous scientists discovered. In this activity students will rotate through 5 microscope stations, draw what they see, and make qualitative observations. Please note this lab is not editable. For this lab, you will need:1. Microscopes- at least 5 but a class set is ideal 2. Prepared slides of cork cells or make your own wet mount (Hooke)3. Pond water
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Biology Labs and Stations Bundle
Opposable Thumb Adaptation & Natural Selection activity, application, experiment
Challenge your students to do common tasks WITHOUT THEIR THUMBS! Details: In this activity and experiment- students will see the benefit of the adaptation of the opposable thumb. The students are asked to perform various tasks as quickly as possible with simple materials. Students can compete against a partner or you can run this as a whole class activity. Application questions are included to guide students understanding of Adaptations and Natural Selection. There are 2 versions of the activit
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4th - 8th
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Carbon Cycle Game
Have your students take a ride through the carbon cycle with this fun and engaging game! Students will learn how carbon moves through the carbon cycle by rolling cubes and going to different stations. Note: Students should have a basic understanding of the carbon cycle prior to this activity.Stations include: atmosphere, plants, animals, ocean, soil, and fossil fuels. Students will pick up tokens at each station to track where they have been. The only item not included in this purchase is small
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literary Response Booklet
Incorporate Depth and Complexity into your next novel study! Take your students’ learning to new “depths” with this Critical Thinking Literary Response Booklet. This open-ended resource can be used with any piece of literature in a variety of grades (4-8+). This kit comes with everything you need to provide your students with a thought-provoking and engaging alternative to traditional book reports.Totally reformatted to fit on letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches) paper!!!Included in this resource:• 11
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
STEM Family Night Planning Guide + Bonus Stations Bundle! Host a STEM or STEAM Family Night to generate excitement for STEM through hands-on activities and engage the whole school in the benefits of STEM learning!This all-inclusive planning guide has everything you need to host a successful STEM Family Night! The guide was created after experience hosting several successful Family Nights with over 350 participants. The activities have been vetted by math and science teachers for both elementary
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Grades:
K - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Genetics Escape Room Activity | Science Review Game
Students will have a blast with this Genetics Digital Breakout Escape Room as use their knowledge of heredity, DNA and genes to make an EzPz Escape from this breakout room. Students are required to answer station cards and use a decoder to get the codes for digital locks that will break them out of the digital room. There are 5 stations with 4 questions per station. Stations include:1. Heredity2. DNA3. Adaptations4. Genes5. Punnett SquaresIncludes - Teacher Instructions/ suggestions for use-
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Life Science Escape Room Activity Bundle | Science Review Game
Classification of Living Things Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about classification will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this ecosystems lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify and compare the characteristics of bacteria, archaea and eukarya. This Classification Station Lab activity is also included in my Classification 5E Lesson Plan, which includes
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6th - 8th
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Cells Escape Room Activity | Science Review Game
Students will have a blast with this Cells Breakout Digital Escape Room as they use their knowledge of cell structure and functions to make an EzPz Escape from this science breakout! Students are required to answer station cards and use a decoder to get the code for digital locks that will break them out of the digital room. There are 5 stations with 4 questions per station. Stations include:1. Cell Types2. Cell Structure3. Cell Function4. Cell Theory5. Cell AnalogyIncludes - Teacher Instru
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Life Science Escape Room Activity Bundle | Science Review Game
PI DAY Activities BUNDLE ⭕ Math Fun & More for Pi Day March 14th! ⭕
Everything you need to celebrate Pi Day! Have some hands-on math and art fun while exploring pi for National Pi Day (March 14th). If you are preparing a celebration for your school or many grade levels, save with this bundle. Please see the individual listings of the resources to see all that is included in this ultimate Pi Day bundle:Pi Day Fun (K-5)andPi Day Pack (Grades 5+)There is an overlap of some of the activities, which is why this resource is heavily discounted.✅ What You'll Get: K-4 Ac
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K - 8th
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Bird Beak Adaptations Activity Stations (Heredity, Animal Adaptation Game, Lab)
Ready for a fun adventure with our Bird Beak Adaptations lab? Students will learn all about animal adaptations, explore the role of bird beaks in survival, and discover the wonders of biodiversity. With hands-on activities and engaging animal adaptation reading passages, this lesson brings the fascinating topics of genetics, heredity, and bird evolution right into your classroom. Ideal for sparking a love for science in your upper-grade students. In this Bird Beak Adaptations lab, students see f
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4th - 12th
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Meiosis ~Interactive Digital Resource for Google Drive~
★Digital Interactive Resource★Go paperless with this interactive resource for Google Slides™ that will help your biology students master and review Meiosis concepts including Crossing Over, Haploid vs Diploid, Phases of Meiosis, Labeling Meiosis Diagrams, Genetic Variation, Mitosis vs Meiosis, and more. Students will drag movable objects and type to enter information as they solve over 65 problems on 15 interactive slides. Includes a detailed Teacher Answer Key. This resource will work well in
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
, HS-LS3-2
STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕
A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Digestive System Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about the digestive system will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this body systems lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify the function of the digestive system while gaining understanding of the functions of the different organs in this system. This Digestive System Station Lab activity is
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Natural Selection and Selective Breeding Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about natural selection will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this ecosystems lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to identify and compare the characteristics of natural selection. This Natural Selection Station Lab activity is also included in my Natural Selection 5E Lesson Plan, which includes Pow
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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The Periodic Table of Elements Coloring Book
A coloring book to familiarize children with Primary elements in the Periodic Table. Elements have a data page bulleting information about its facts, uses and discovery. The following page are pictures to color pertaining to those facts.It covers the first 85 elements plus activities at the end.You can find a lot of craft and hands on projects using the book at my blog here:http://teresabondora.tumblr.com/tagged/periodic+table+postsThis book is also available in a bundle with the Science Rules C
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2nd - 12th
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