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Easter science Common Core RL.8.1 resources
CSI: Crime Scene Classroom Transformation
Who doesn't love a good mystery? This crime scene investigation-themed editable template combines making observations and note-taking with finding evidence and drawing conclusions, and it has everything you need to transform your classroom into an exciting and engaging active crime scene!This listing is a digital template that uses Canva, a free, easy-to-use website. The template includes a printable student activities packet, mystery information, extension activities, and classroom transforma
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5th - 8th
Reading Response Graphic Organizers Fiction & Nonfiction Print & Digital Bundle
Are you looking for Reading Response Graphic Organizers for the entire year? You'll love the reading response resource with both digital and print graphic organizers that can be used for distance learning or in the physical classroom. The versatile organizers are better than a reading response worksheet and great for independent work packets, daily reading reviews, guided reading with story elements, fiction & nonfiction summary, and a variety of other classroom uses. The best part? With the
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4th - 7th
Maus Nonfiction Book Study (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core and New York Next Generation aligned complete book study for Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. This nonfiction book study is divided into 6 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, discussion questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a r
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7th - 10th
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Critical Thinking Activities, Debate, NON-FICTION, Argumentative text & writing
Critical Thinking Activities, Debate, NON-FICTION, Argumentative text & writing*****NEW GOOGLE CLASSROOM INTERACTIVE COMPONENT*****TEXTUAL ANALYSIS #1ANALYZING THE GREAT BOOKS: Tocqueville’s Democracy in America (small extract only)This is a self-contained product on non-fiction textual analysis; everything you need is here. This focuses on a small section of Tocqueville’s Democracy in America; this work is listed as a text exemplar in the CCSS Appendix B.Included in this product are the fol
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Inference Murder Mystery
This is a murder mystery slideshow that takes an activity I usually do physically and puts it in a digital format. This is usually used after a student has already learned about inferences, and is then trying to make their own inferences about who killed the man, why he was killed, and how. There are three different areas the students need to explore, including the crime scene, with close up shots on the scene, interviews with the suspects (including audio versions to listen to), and items fou
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7th - 9th
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Science & Language Arts: Predator & Prey Game
In this fun lesson that integrates literacy and science, students read, play tag, and engage in the writing process. It's an excellent activity for the end of the year, outdoor education, Earth Day, or summer camp! Students start by reading and discussing the fairy tale “Cat and Mouse in Partnership” or another selected text. Next, they participate in a tag game that simulates the food chain. Afterwards, they reflect on their learning and write in various modes, choosing from nine activities,
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5th - 9th
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Poetry Unit: Science and Social Studies-Based Poems + STAAR 2.0 Items (Gr. 4-8)
Welcome to an engaging and comprehensive Poetry Unit: Science and Social Studies-Based Poems + STAAR 2.0 Items (Gr. 4-8)! Available in print or digital format. DIGITAL VERSION REQUIRES ACCESS TO GOOGLE SLIDES!!Uncover the World of Poetry: Dive into an exciting journey through five captivating poems, each carefully selected to ignite students' imagination and critical thinking skills.Various Question Formats: This unit offers an array of question types – from multiple-choice to hot text, multipar
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4th - 8th
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"The Lorax" meets Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring": Allegory, Allusion, Theme
Engage Your Students in Environmental Exploration! Are you searching for an exciting and comprehensive activity that sparks environmental awareness in your classroom? Look no further! Our resource, "Exploring Nature's Voices: The Lorax vs. Silent Spring," is tailor-made for educators eager to immerse their students in a thought-provoking comparison of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax" and Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring."Key Features:Summaries of Both Texts:Dive into concise yet informative summaries of "
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6th - 9th
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Comprehension Guides (8th Grade Literature, Informational Text, and Poetry) CCSS
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These 1-page outlines are intended to help guide students through works of text as they read. I have created questions that embed 8th grade Common Core standards with GATE ICONS to produce a comprehensive resource that can be adapted for other grades and subjects.
I use these with my Language Arts kiddos every Wednesday. I generally spend Monday on spelling and grammar; Tuesday on vocabulary, context clues, and pre-reading activities; Wednesday reading, annotating, and
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5th - 12th, Staff
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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4th - 8th
The Graveyard Book Novel Unit
SuperSummary’s Novel Unit for The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman delivers comprehensive, text-specific, and classroom-ready lesson plans conveniently divided into Before, During, and After Reading sections.Follow our suggested timeline or choose from our rich array of prompts, quizzes, activities, paired resources, and essay topics. Also featured in this cohesive teaching unit are two graphic organizer worksheets for processing and analyzing the text. Note: The Unit is provided as a Word document
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: The Graveyard Book Novel Unit & Literature Guide
Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards
Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice, ⭐AVID BUNDLE!⭐✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨DIRE
Grades:
4th - 8th
All About the Human Eye | Reading comprehension | Diagram
Looking for fun and engaging Eye-related activities? This All About the Eye resource has everything you need for an interactive science unit in your classroom. It includes posters, word cards, a nonfiction unit booklet, lap book guide, the Eye activities, a workbook, an answer key, graphic organizers, and writing activities. Ideal for homework assignments, simple subplans, independent study units, and in-class activities.This comprehensive packet includes pdf file: the Eye Booklet, Poster and Wo
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3rd - 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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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Editable Graphic Organizers Templates, Note-Taking Journal
These editable graphic organizer template worksheets can be used over and over. You have the flexibility to change the title and customize the directions to fit the content the students are reading.Graphic organizer templates can be used with a variety of text. Simply, change the title and directions and use again.There are 9 digital editable templates and 9 printable editable templates.The templates are 11 x 8.5. (horizontal) The digital templates work well in Google Classroom. Below is a li
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Editable Note-Taking Templates, Graphic Organizers, Journal
Myths of the Zodiac with Terrific Comprehension Questions too!
Do you want your students to read some GREAT Greek myths about the stories behind the constellations and zodiac signs? Then this is the product that you need! Great Greek myths for all of the zodiac signs, written in kid friendly language, to keep your students interested and enthusiastic about reading them!Included in this product are:- Myths for each of the zodiac signs/constellations- Anchor Chart: "What is a Myth?"- Written response comprehension questions for each myth that require stude
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4th - 8th
Physical and Chemical Changes: Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets
Physical and Chemical Changes: 2 Informational Passages, 2 Worksheets, Answer Keys, and a FREE Bonus SEL & Life Skills Activity!Description: Delve into the intriguing world of physical and chemical changes with our comprehensive resource pack. Explore two captivating informational passages on this topic, each accompanied by two versatile worksheets featuring a variety of question formats to reinforce learning. Answer keys are included for easy grading. Plus, enjoy a bonus SEL & life skil
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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-1
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Mountains WebQuest
Did you know the scientific study of mountains is called orology? Your students will read for information and learn all about mountains.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key included********************************************************************Although I frequently check for broken links and edit the webquests, I would appreciate any input about problems through the Q&A link. That alerts me through an email and I can quickly address any issues a
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4th - 8th
END OF UNIT PROJECT | ANY SUBJECT
EXAMINE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CONCEPTS AT THE END OF A SCIENCE, MATH, OR HISTORY UNIT OR BETWEEN UNITS WITH THIS PUZZLE PROJECT. No Prep.- Just print and go. The requirements are also editable to fit the goals of a math, history, or science unit or as a culminating activity at the end of a semester. (It is also versatile enough to be used with many curriculums.)
Included are some specific suggestions on requirements that can be added into the puzzle project to support student understanding.
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6th - 12th
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Articles - 2: PAIRED - ABOUT EARTHQUAKES - Nonfiction Narrative: EARTHQUAKE!
READING & WRITING ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP.....................................................2 PAIRED TEXTS TEXT #1 “EARTHQUAKE!” is a NONFICTION NARRATIVE describing the author's experience being in an earthquake.TEXT #2“ABOUT EARTHQUAKES” is a NONFICTION ARTICLE explaining how earthquakes work.TOPICS APPROPRIATE for students in 4th – 12th grades........................................................INCLUDESTWO TEXTS - PDF MULTIPLE CHOICE questions & KEYWRITING PROMPTSam
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4th - 12th
Leap Day -Leap Year Passage and Comic Strips With Prompts-Middle School Jr. High
Dive into a world of exploration and imagination with our captivating worksheets featuring engaging comic strip prompts and an informative passage about Leap Day! Tailored for students in middle school and Jr. High from 5th - 9th grade, these worksheets are designed to ignite curiosity and foster learning in the classroom. Each worksheet includes thought-provoking prompts for comic strips inspired by Leap Day, inviting students to delve into the wonders of science. Additionally, students will di
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5th - 9th
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Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 68 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet, written by Megan Frazer Blakemore and illustrated by Nadja Sarell. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction that is enjoyable and informational and has great connections for STEM learning. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and b
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2nd - 5th
Middle School Math and Science - Noah's Ark
Are you looking for a STEAM based project that is unique and appropriate for middle school? Look no farther!My Noah's Ark Project includes an abundance of activities that will satisfy every one of the categories of STEAM--and then some!For example,Science - Studying animals, eating behavior, storage and preservation of foods, meal planning and recipe development. (Biology, Zoology, Food Science, Nutrition, and more)!Technology - Students can study what may have been involved with storing the foo
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Noah's Ark Elementary, Middle School, and High School Project Bundle
2016-2017 Teacher Lesson Planner (Editable-Aqua Blue)
Editable Planner
This planner was inspired by Dr. Peter Brunn’s The Lesson Planning Handbook! I created this lesson plan format after reading his wonderful handbook. I have used this format over the last three school years and wanted to share it with others. It is editable so you can create your lessons digitally, print & bind, or both!
This Planner includes:
* Cover pages
* Tips & Tricks
* Important Information page
* School Year at a Glance
* Dividers for each section
* August 20
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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