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Spring science Common Core W.7.2e resources
Science Calendar Making Project (also good for Chemistry, Biology and more)
This is a fun and simple research project that is appropriate for science, chemistry, biology, physics or tech classes. This project is a great way to hit many of the COMMON CORE STANDARDS for Writing and Language for Grades 6-11. Download the preview to see the entire list of common core connections.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT:
Students make a science (or chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, technology or astronomy) themed calendar for the school year (September to August).
OUTLINE OF THE
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6th - 10th
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Research Paper Project: Researching an Inventor (Middle School)
This research project resource is a comprehensive packet designed for middle school students to conduct a research project on a famous inventor. It includes 21 pages of instructions, guided questions, research paper graphic organizers, and a checklist for writing essays. It also includes citation examples (both MLA and APA). Students research three aspects of an inventor’s life while citing sources used. This resource can be used to integrate language arts with social studies or science curricul
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
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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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Articles - 1: Goblin Sharks - MAGNIFICENT or MONSTROUS? - Fact & Opinion
READING & WRITING - ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP ................................................................... FOCUS: FACT & OPINIONTEXT"MAGNIFICENT OR MONSTROUS" is a nonfiction ARTICLE ABOUT goblin sharks. These are rare deep-sea sharks called living fossils. Goblin sharks have a perfect blend of incredibly cool ADAPTATIONS and hideous APPEARANCE traits, making this an ideal article for FACT & OPINION......................................................TOPICS APPROP
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Articles - 12: POEMS, ARTICLES & NARRATIVES - BUNDLE II - PDF & ONLINE
Cellular Respiration - Cells Reading Comprehension - Differentiated & Scaffolded
Are you searching for cells reading comprehension passages that are accessible to all your students? The Cellular Respiration Reading Comprehension Passage resource is a differentiated and scaffolded text designed with the needs of English Learners & students reading below grade level in mind.This resource is great to use as a cells reading comprehension activity that is specific to cellular respiration. The Cellular Respiration Reading Comprehension Resource Includes:A Differentiated &
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6th - 8th
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Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Science Bell Ringers - Middle School - Plant and Animal Cells - Cell Organelles
Are you searching for engaging and accessible middle school science bell ringers? Look no further! These science bell ringers for middle school are a great way to review plant and animal cells and cell organelles content knowledge.These are not your typical science bell ringers. They were created to inspire critical thinking and creativity and are accessible to all students.The Science Bell Ringers - Plant and Animal Cells resource includes:A total of 9 bell ringers to get students working from
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-8
Colony Collapse Disorder - Persuasion Text
**Updated with new graphics
In this resource, children will learn about the importance of honey bees before being introduced to Colony Collapse Disorder. Children will then write a persuasive text using modal verbs and Point, Evidence, Explain either persuading their audience to end Colony Collapse Disorder.
In the past, I have introduced this outcome by teaching lessons on three consecutive days in the styles of Authoritarianism, Democracy, and Communism. The children then write their persuas
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4th - 7th
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Space Race Exploration Biography Report, Research Graphic Organizer, Rubric
Save yourself lots of time with this creative two-week biography project! This integrated ELA/ space-related project has students choosing one person to research who has contributed significantly to the study and exploration of outer space and create a Google Site as the end result, focusing on 21st century skills throughout the project (technology and creativity). Begin the project with a WebQuest. Your students will select five people from a long list to learn more about and write down 3-5 bul
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dreaming of Spring Writing Menu
Figurative language and sensory writing in action! Perfect writing activity to build writing endurance and enthusiasm. Students are given several prompt choices centered around the topic of spring. Checklist, figurative language guide and rubric included. I use these menus weekly as assessment pieces. Great for a sub plan- print and leave!
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Cancer and Mitosis Essay - 7th Grade Life Science
This is an excellent assignment for the end of a Mitosis Unit, where students show their knowledge of Mitosis in written essay form. In this assignment students will write an essay as if they are talking to someone who has never heard of mitosis and cancer. They will be explaining in essay form why Cancer is called a "disease of mitosis."
Includes an extension activity on the second page for advanced/gifted students.
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5th - 11th
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Cell Structure and Function Sentence Construction Activity - Digital & EDITABLE
Are you searching for ways for your students to practice and apply what they know about cell structure and function? This Cell Structure and Function Sentence Construction Activity is an engaging science literacy activity designed with the needs of English Learners and students reading below grade level in mind.Through this activity, students rearrange sentence fragments to create full sentences about the function of cell organelles.The Cell Structure and Function Sentence Construction Activity
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6th - 8th
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Show What You Know Gmail Email Etiquette Template Google Slides Summarizing
This handy google slides gmail template can be used to practice email etiquette while also summarizing a main idea and demonstrating knowledge of the content taught. I have also used it as an option on a choice board. It can be used for any content area and be completed digitally or completed on paper. The template is visually appealing, includes gifs, and the gmail icon links to reminders on how to write an appropriate email. I like this template because it incorporates life skills while also h
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Writing Prompts w RACE Strategy
Google Slides virtual classroom with digital writing prompts, articles ( informational text ) and videos, using RACE strategy is great for distance learning AND for in-class use! This set is just in time for Spring and Cinco de Mayo. Prompts are written to resemble state test prompts. Students are asked to cite evidence, describe, explain, summarize, etc., using the RACE + Transitions strategy. Students can click the article and video links on their virtual chalkboards to read and watch highly
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Digital Writing Prompts with RACE Strategy Full Year
Writing Prompt - Spring Break (Informative/Expository Prompt)
This writing prompt would be great to use either as an informative/expository writing prompt to be completed as a class (as part of your "we do") or for individual responses after instruction on informative/expository writing.Related Resources:Spring Break - Acrostic Poem (w/ example)Spring Break - Anagrams
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3rd - 8th
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Dangerous Reptile Report (Guided Genius Hour)
One of my FAVORITE ways to link science with language arts is through this expository essay. This project builds on curiosity and student-choice, as they explore the background and physical characteristics of a dangerous reptile.
This product comes complete with:
*Teacher Guide
*Student Handout & Rubric
*Student Note Templates
*List of 20 dangerous reptile choices
This product could be used in the following ways:
*Genius Hour/Project Hour self-guided learning
*Small group writing project
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4th - 8th
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FREE - Spring Writing Prompts
FREE - Spring Writing Prompts - Spring Activities - 4 Reporting Prompts (Gr. 3-7). In this freebees printables: 4 reporting writing prompts (pdf). + + + + + + + +Spring Writing Prompts are part of the larger Writing Bundle: 223 Year-Long Prompts, which includes the following: • 223 Prompts on 69 Worksheets. • Includes 9 editing prompts & 4 grammar worksheets. • Download zipped in PDF & editable Word. • Organized into two formats: progressive school year & genres.C
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Running Records
The Take Action Project - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we take action to make a measurable difference to an energy, environmental, or food problem facing the world?Description:Students take action from grassroots to global, on an energy, environment or food-related issue of their choice. By starting small with things they can actually do, they measure the difference they made, and scale it up, ultimately connecting it to global issues. They 'sell' their action and issue with an ad campaign, using their own pictures, clips an
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7th - 8th
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Clean Up The Oil Spill Decision Making Activity
This oil spill activity is perfect for Earth Day. It teaches students how to research engineering design methods to clean up water pollution spills. Students must then synthesize and analyze the information collected. The last step in this activity is for students to take into account the human and environmental impacts of each clean-up method and decide which method is the best one to use to cleanup the spill.Students will complete research on a variety of oil spill clean up methods and use the
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Report Writing: Navigating the Research Adventure
Laying out clear instructions for your students when navigating the steps of writing a report can be daunting. For both students and teachers, it helps to have a map. Provided here is a general guide for the report writing process, complete with step-by-step instructions for both teacher and students, scoring guides, samples, and rubrics, as well as checklists and due date reminders. A journey is far more enjoyable with the right map and effective tools!
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5th - 12th
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Opposing Viewpoints Notebook: Zoo
Opposing Viewpoints Notebook: ZooMiddle School Notebook for Writing an ArgumentPRINT & DIGITAL formats are included.The notebook can be used for small and large group discussions.SUBJECTS:English Language ArtsReadingScienceSocial StudiesFor More THOUGHTFUL RESOURCES VISIT Creativity in Motion
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: ELA MEGA BUNDLE ONE YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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