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Middle school earth sciences rubric pdfs
Grade 6 Report Card Comments Ontario BC SCIENCE Editable Updated 2023
Write your best Grade 6 Ontario Science report card comments faster than ever! These Science report card comments can be used for Progress Reports, Term 1 report cards and end of year report card comments. They address STEM skills, cells, fluids, systems, water and more. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students.Upon request, we added a separate bank of BC report card comments to this package at no additional cost. Whether you're a new teache
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5th - 7th
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Biodiversity Final Project Shoebox (Diorama) Ecosystems
This final project can be used as a cumulative task to assess students understanding of biodiversity, food webs and ecosystems as well as how humans benefit from and impact biodiversity. This project is broken into sections: *Learning Goals: students will learn why they are completing this project*Task: what is being asked of them*Planning: students will begin brainstorming their ideas and begin rough copies of their work*Rubric: aligned with the Ontario Grade 6 curriculumThe task itself is brok
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Biodiversity BUNDLE
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" Travel Brochure project (Earth's Layers)
For this activity, your students will create a travel agency that frequently travels to the “Center of the Earth” through each of the Earth’s layers. Your students are to be as creative as possible. The assignment describes all aspects that need to be included in the brochure project. It's a fun and creative way to apply their understanding of the Earth's layers. I've included sample pictures of projects, as well as a grading rubric. Enjoy!
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6th - 8th
Grade 8 Report Card Comments Ontario BC SCIENCE Editable Updated 2023
Write your best Grade 8 Ontario Science report card comments faster than ever! These Science report card comments can be used for Progress Reports, Term 1 report cards and end of year report card comments. They address STEM skills, cells, fluids, systems, water and more. Copy and paste directly into your report card program or edit to personalize for your students.Upon request, we added a separate bank of BC report card comments to this package at no additional cost. Whether you're a new teache
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7th - 8th
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Climate Change Project-Energy Saving House
Looking for a creative way to teach climate change, fossil fuels, and energy efficiency/conservation? Your middle or early high school students will love designing an energy-saving house! This project is perfect for 6th-10th grade science students learning about fossil fuels, energy, and climate change. My 9th graders love letting their creativity shine, and I am always impressed by their effort and dedication to this project.
This document includes a project handout for students, a grading ru
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Ecosystem and Habitat Free Draw with Rubric
~Ecosystem and Habitat Free Draw~-This packet includes 11 ecosystems that students will have to color and label. They also will create their food chain or food web if you like using the ecosystem outline. -Teacher Rubrics provided! Third rubric left mostly blank for you to create your own specifications for students if you like.These are also good for student projects or use for a group project. I have done both in the past. -Can be used as a center or station!-Use as a handout or small project-
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K - 6th
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Also included in: Ecosystems & Environment Bundle ⭐️
Designing and Building a Water Filtration System STEM Project
**FULLY UPDATED JULY 2018**
This is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mixture, and the process of treating water is helpful.
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• Water Filtration System STEM project Family supply letter
• Water Filtration System STEM project student
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3rd - 12th
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Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Solar System Project
This Solar System Model Project is a perfect project for students to use to demonstrate their knowledge of the Solar System. This project includes:Page 1: Cover PagePage 2: Requirements Page 3: Solar System DiagramPage 4: Sample Models (pictures)Page 5: Report FormPage 6: Neptune HandoutPage 7: Venus HandoutPage 8: Jupiter HandoutPage 9: Mars HandoutPage 10: Uranus HandoutPage 11: Saturn HandoutPage 12: Mercury HandoutPage 13: Earth HandoutPage 14: Asteroid Belt HandoutPage 15: Sun HandoutPage
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4th - 8th
Solar System Planets Activity Menu Choice Board
Looking for engaging solar system activities that also allow for student choice? This solar system menu choice board activity lets students choose how they will extend their learning and present their learning.What students are doing:➡️ Investigating big idea questions and reporting their knowledge using the CER format➡️ Demonstrating their knowledge using a variety of ways like comic strips, journals, presentations, and more➡️ Taking ownership of their learning as they decide what they would li
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6th - 8th
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Rock Cycle Story - Science/Creative Writing
Are you teaching the rock cycle and in need of an authentic assessment that integrates writing?
This is a rock cycle writing project that students love! The students will plan and write a story told from the perspective of a rock going through the rock cycle. Their stories should be creative but also scientifically accurate!
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- clear directions that are divided into parts
- planning sheets to ensure that students write stories that include three accurate changes
- a short exam
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4th - 8th
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Energy Sources Project | Middle or High School Science | Individual or Group!
In this energy sources project, learners are asked to research different types of energy sources (geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, tidal energy, wind energy, and fossil fuels). Students will research what the energy types are, and the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of sustainability, technological limitations, access, and controversy). Students have the choice to present their research as a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation, physical poster,
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7th - 12th
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Science Lab Collaboration/Participation Rubric
This is a very simple Science Lab Participation/Collaboration Rubric. Sometimes in classes that does labs you don't get as many tests grades. This is a great way to get a grade on their authentic participation.
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4th - 12th
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Climate Change Solutions STEM Project with Rubric: Middle School Science
In this engaging STEM project, you will challenge your students in grades 6-9 to think of ways to slow or reverse climate change. They will work in pairs or small groups to design an invention or technology that can help put the earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide back in balance. They will use research skills, science knowledge, design ideas, and math calculations to convey their learning. Then, they will present their idea to the class! 1) First, teach your students about climate change and the
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
claim evidence reasoning earth science activity cer practice graphic organizer
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for earth science lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of earth science topics? This claim evidence reasoning earth science CER practice problem has four different scenarios about earth science including Coriolis effect, rock cycle, Earth Moon Sun relationship for seasons and tides.These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
Climate Change PBL
In this PBL unit, we'll become Climate Champions on a mission to explore, understand, and take action against climate change. This project will allow us to dive deep into the science, impacts, and solutions surrounding climate change while developing critical skills along the way.Your Role as Climate Champions:Engage actively in research, discussions, and collaborative activities.Think critically and creatively as we explore solutions to climate-related challenges.Develop communication skills to
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5th - 9th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Geography: Natural Resources GoogleEarth Project
**December 27, 2017 - This product has been updated. An additional writing assignment and rubric has been included.
This assignments teaches students to use GoogleEarth. As they map out their natural resources destinations, they also blog about the natural resources found in that geographic area. This assignment includes step by steps on how to use GoogleEarth as well as a rubric which pertains to the assignment.
Kids enjoyed it - took them about a week to do in class; was a great summative a
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7th - 12th
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Creative Writing: Journey to the Center of the Earth
In this project, students crosscut the subjects of Language Arts, Science, and Art as they write and illustrate their own story of how they discovered the center of the Earth.
This can be completed as a research project or after a unit on inside Earth. I have completed it in my science class and even though there is only a 1 page minimum, 6th graders have wrote 3 to 4 pages filled with descriptions of what they see and do.
While the facts about each layer must be true, I allow creativity to f
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5th - 8th
Claim evidence reasoning activity writing CER in science with graphic organizer
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) paragraphs? Do they have difficulty using evidence to support their claim and then using reasoning to link the evidence to the claim? This claim evidence reasoning CER activity will help your students learn how to write a claim evidence reasoning paragraph. Help guide your students through the whole CER process with the included teacher presentation which takes them through -pulling out information from a reading pass
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Plant Research Project STEAM Earth Day Activities Middle School 4th 5th Grade
You will download a plant theme STEAM activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, or middle school students to conduct a plant research project for a life science or Earth Day unit. These activities will supplement your spring or summer school curriculum.In this STEAM packet, you will download plant theme worksheets, graphic organizers, and a research project rubric to help guide your students in using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics while learning all about plant
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4th - 6th
Water Cycle Project (Upper Elementary Science)
CLEAR DIRECTIONS, VARIED DOK QUESTIONS, THOROUGH RUBRIC INCLUDED
"With your group you will create a detailed diagram that illustrates the ways water moves through the environment. Each group member will have a role, but every group member will work together."
Project and bulletin board pictures forthcoming! Project takes about 90-150 minutes depending on student's ability level, prior knowledge, and size of diagram.
This project requires students to create a labeled diagram, define environmen
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3rd - 6th
Sun Earth Moon System Diagramming Project
Need a different review for the Sun, Earth, Moon System? Diagramming works WONDERS! Students choose three of seven options to diagram and write a one paragraph explanation. Options include: Sidereal vs Solar Day, Synodic vs Sidereal Month, What causes the Seasons, Moon Phases, Eclipses, Solstices and Equinoxes, and Leap Year.⭐Options include specific questions to answer/show within the diagram⭐Full rubric included⭐Pictures of example work includedUse this assignment for:►Review►For a sub►Homewor
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Sun Earth Moon System BUNDLE - with Student Workbook!!
Weather and Climate STEM Unit
This is the perfect unit for teaching Weather and Climate! This unit is hands-on and includes labs and technology activities for the students. Teacher resource pages, rubrics, and answer keys are included to make it easy for the teacher to prepare for! This unit will last for 11 plus NGSS Aligned for Middle School: MS-ESS2-6.Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climatesMS-
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5th - 9th
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EARTH DAY Research Project + RUBRIC (Science, ELA, Creative Writing Activity)
EARTH DAY Research Project with RUBRIC (Science Earth Day Activities)Enhance your earth science & Earth Day curriculum with this EARTH DAY Research Project with RUBRIC. Designed for Classroom and Science teachers, Homeschool moms/teachers, this resource provides students with an easy to understand, step-by-step project guide to explore key EARTH DAY concepts, conduct research, and present findings in a creative and fun way. Engage students in critical thinking and scientific inquiry as they
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4th - 7th
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