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8th grade earth sciences rubric microsofts
Natural Hazard City Report (MS-ESS3-2)
Overview: Students in small groups select a natural hazard and create a report for a fictional city about the potential risks that the hazard poses as well as ways that the city can prepare for the hazard in order to minimize the damage.
NGSS Standard
MS-ESS3-2: Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects.
Objectives: Students will demonstrate their ability to…
research a particular
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Earth Moon and Sun System Assessment (with rubric and scaffolding information!)
This product should be used as the final assessment for the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-1 where students are asked to create a model of the Earth Moon and Sun system, and how all of the phenomena work together. This covers the ENTIRE standard. This assessment includes:- Rotation vs revolution of - Eclipses- Moon phases- Tilts of axis's and orbits- Seasons- Equinoxes and Solstices etcI've included 2 pages of all the information that should be taught prior to this assessment as teachers notes at the end
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Gravitational Forces Claim Evidence and Reasoning Assessment
This is an assessment for the NGSS Standard MS-PS2-4, gravitational forces. Students are asked to construct and present arguments about gravitational forces. What's better than a CER for that task?? Included in this download are two different CER tasks, one asking about the different masses of planets, one about the different distances between the planets. All of the information is presented through a diagram for students to use as their evidence. And all of the reasoning comes from any notes or
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
Big Bang Theory Timeline Diagram Activity
This product allows students to create a diagram focusing on the timeline of events of the Big Bang Theory. Students will be given a list of eight events to organize and they will need to draw a diagram/ picture for each event with appropriate and accurate arrows indicating the correct chronological order of events. A rubric is provided for grading purposes for this activity so that students know exactly what work is needed for each task. These events, directions and the rubric can be edited/mod
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Science Fair Rubric
This is a rubric I created for the Science Fair Projects at my school. I give the students a copy, but this is what the judges use to grade the students.
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3rd - 8th
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Historic Natural Disaster Project
Students select a historic major natural disaster to research and create a report including all of the required listed information about their choice. RUBRIC INCLUDED.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Biome Project
Do you need a resource to engage students in biomes? This resource is a highly engaging, editable project that requires students to explore Earth's biomes using a differentiated format through student choice. The project is planned for 5 work days and 2 presentation days, but it can be adjusted to fit your needs. This Resource Includes:-1 Teacher Directions Page-1 Cognitive Demand Breakdown-3 Pages of Instructions for Students-1 Biome Matrix for Easy Data Collection for Students and Teacher Grad
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Recycled Art Project for Science Students
This was developed as part of a Waste unit for an Environmental Science class I was teaching at an arts school. It is intended to be an integrative and interdisciplinary hands-on approach to introducing concepts of reusing and recycling nonrenewable resources. This is a group project that works ideally with 4-8 groups of 4 students. The resource includes both a group sheet (one per group) and an individual sheet (one per student). Both sheets have rubrics. As students worked, I walked around wit
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
Water Cycle, Weather, and Climate Project
This is a student lead research project. Students research the water cycle, weather, and climate. Students conduct their research and then choose how they would like to demonstrate their learning. Rubric is included. Great for sub plans too!
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Sustainable City Project
This project asks students to design a sustainable city based on the United Nation's Sustainability Goals for 2050.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Grade 6 Create Your Own Airplane Assignment
This assignment contains:An assignment descriptive pageA description of the scientific inquiry method. Graphic organizer using the scientific method (purpose, their hypothesis, materials etc.) Reflection questionsRubric based on the achievement chart:Knowledge and understandingApplicationCommunicationThinkingCan be assigned in Google Classroom or printed. Fully editable. Great hands-on and scaffolded task for ESL/ELL/MLLs and any students with an IEP (accommodated and/or modified).
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Grades:
4th - 8th
ECOSYSTEM DIORAMA Rubric
Ecosystem Diorama Rubric perfect for studying ecosystems in science
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Choice Project (41 mini projects included) GEOSPHERE ~ Differentiated!
Culuminating activity at the end of a geosphere unit -- students choose 5 out of 41 possible choices covering topics such as: Layers of the Earth ~ Plate Tectonics ~ Rock Cycle ~ Earthquakes ~ Volcanoes. This project could easily be converted to ANY SCIENCE TOPIC, not just geosphere. All learning styles covered! Every project has its own rubric and directions, project choices range from being worth 10 to 50 points.CAREFULL -- I did not edit this to make it generic, so there are some project
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5th - 12th
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You Wind Some You Lose Some Project
This is a fabulous project from a project-based learning school used in our 9th grade Physics class, but adaptable for middle school science classes as well. As our first 6-week project, we learned about controlled experiments and renewable energy transfers using wind turbines. This is an excellent way to incorporate the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (the project was showcased at a NSTA conference). Students designed their own wooden blades which were then laser-cut and assembled on w
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Water Testing Lab
This EDITABLE resource, "Water Testing Lab" includes a hands-on task for students to learn about how to test various water samples based on their turbidity, pH level, density, and hardness. You will need pH paper, small pieces of dowel, and a pre-made diluted soap solution (I dilute dish soap with water), graduated cylinders, and four different water samples. It can be aligned with any grade you see fit based on your curriculum but I use it with the Ontario Science Curriculum for Understanding E
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8th
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Also included in: Grade 8 Science Bundle
Earth Science Project - Ironman Redesign
Challenge students to redesign the Ironman course to be more challenging, using what they've learned about topographic profiles, elevation, gradient, longitude, and latitude.This includes a rubric, checklist, and three levels of rigor and differentiation to support diverse student needs.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Human Impact on the Environment Essay
Students are allowed to choose from 5 possible essay topics that surround the concept of human impact on the environment. There are also 3 extension topics for gifted learners. RUBRIC INCLUDED.
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6th - 8th
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FREE Science Drawing Rubric Editable: Assessment, Notebooks, Proficiency Based
Enjoy this FREE editable rubric for Science Drawings. This can be used for:Beginner science learners Science JournalsInteractive NotebooksSelf-Directed scoringProficiency Science WorkFormative AssessmentsNext Generation Science Standards NGSSInformational Writing SupportReaders Workshop ActivityScience ProjectsProject-Based LearningScience Fair ProjectsScience experiment supportAnd more!If you like this or find it useful, please leave me feedback. Your feedback helps me determine what works bes
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K - 8th
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Geologic Time Scale Model
In this activity, students will perform calculations to construct a timeline depicting major events from earth’s history. This timeline will allow students to visualize the sequence of these events on a scale that is comprehensible to them because they are modeled on objects that connect to their own experiences. Examples of images could include things like a meter stick, a calendar, a clock, or a football field.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
Components/Objects in the Universe Learning Menu/Choice Board w/ RUBRICS
************Editable Menu/Choice Board with Rubrics**********
Students can use this menu/choice board to describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points needed
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Rock Cycle - Comic Strip Rubric & Brainstorm
For this activity, students create a comic strip character (rock) that takes a journey on 'the rock cycle,' which ends up being full of adventure and happenings! A brainstorming sheet and rubric are included.
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4th - 8th
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Weather Video Project!
Need an easy, editable, student friendly project for weather? This resource may be what you need! This 3 day project challenges students to assume the role of a amateur meteorologist discussing a chosen area's weather. The best part, it's no prep and completely editable! I recommend using flip (formally flipgrid) since it works extremely well for this project. This Project Includes:-1 Rubric-1 Set of Instructions-1 Student Prompt
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Argumentative Rubrics- 10 in one! NGSS and CCS aligned
Are you seeking a comprehensive set of rubrics to assess your middle school students' proficiency in engaging with NGSS standards? Look no further! Our NGSS Rubric Bundle is a versatile and effective resource tailored to specific standards, offering a clear and systematic way to evaluate student performance. Also includes Citing Evidence to Support AnswersStudent Friendly: Common Core RI.1 rubric as well.Key Features:Standard Alignment: Our rubrics align seamlessly with NGSS standards, covering
Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ESS2-2
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Landforms Model Project
This is a fun way for your students to learn about the different landforms! Each student/partner/group gets assigned a landform and they build a model based on that landform. Then you have your students set up their model along with their descriptions and extra paper for comments from other students around the room. Students then do a gallery walk, writing comments on other students extra paper about how their landforms are similar to or different from the landform they are observing!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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