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Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration No Textbook No Problem!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Are you trying to teach about photosynthesis and cellular respiration but don't have a textbook to follow? No textbook- no problem!Included in this product are:1) 2 original informational texts and questions about photosynthesis and cellular

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

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7 Earth Day Activities : Informational Texts Plus More!

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Earth Day Activities! Informational Texts Plus More. These informational texts also make great practice for standardized test!Celebrate Earth Day's 53rd anniversary! Earth Day is officially on Monday, April 22, but you can celebrate all week by

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English Language Arts, Science, Earth Day

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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A Year of Change:1963 to 1964- Informational Texts for Middle School Common Core

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Finding non-fiction text for middle school can be challenging. In this packet are twelve original texts, free of ads and comments, appropriate for middle school, ready to use with no additional work (other than copying!) This resource can be

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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Human Body Systems 5E Lessons Bundle- No Textbook, No Problem!

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These four 5E Lesson sets on the nervous system, circulatory system, muscular system, and respiratory system are designed with the middle school learner in mind. They include original informational texts with supporting questions, activities, and

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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Circulatory System 5E Lesson Plans No Textbook No Problem!

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This 17 page unit on the cardiovascular system has everything you need to teach about the circulatory system. Each part of this lesson can fit into a 5E Lesson Plan model, but they can also be used in a more traditional manner. There are three

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Science, Biology, Health

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Respiratory System 5E Lesson Plans No Textbook No Problem!

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This 17 page unit on the respiratory system has everything you need to teach about the respiratory system. Each part of this lesson can fit into a 5E Lesson Plan model, but they can also be used in a more traditional manner. There are three original

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Anatomy, Biology, Health

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$6.00

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The Great Tree Debate Free Resource

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Read about the pros and cons of using either a real or artificial Christmas tree. This is a great short argument piece that students can use to identify the parts of an argument, including the central question, claim, counter-claim, and transition

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Science, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Internet Activities

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October and Halloween Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This product includes 6 non-fiction texts about October. Each text is followed by a page of questions and activities. A Quick Minute short articles- Alaska Day, The Shadow of the Bear, and National Candy Corn DayWhy Leaves Change Colors,

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Science, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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November Informational Text- Thanksgiving and More!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This fall product has six texts , each with comprehension questions, and at lease one other activity. These articles could easily be used in a science, ELA, or social studies class, or during the week of Thanksgiving for easy to implement

Subjects:

Science, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$5.00

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January Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This collection of January Information Texts has six nonfiction articles along with questions and a variety of activities.A Quick Minute- has 3 short articles on Winnie-the-Pooh Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, and Australia Day.National

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6...

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December Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

The December Informational Texts resource has 7 nonfiction passages, all with a tie-in to December. The articles all have a page of questions and other activities. The articles include:A Quick Minute: 3 paragraphs, Gingerbread Houses, Silly Putty-

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Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2...

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August Informational Texts for Middle School

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August Informational Texts for Middle School includes 8 nonfiction articles:A Quick Minute (3 short paragraphs)Who was Caesar Augustus? The Summer Shooting Star Spectacular (Perseids Meteor Shower) Watermelon! International Geocaching Day I Have a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.8.1

$5.00

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Thanksgiving Activities Bundle

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Plan your days before Thanksgiving with the bundle full of fun yet academic activities!At a reduced rate, you will get6 Thanksgiving logic puzzles, of varying difficultyNovember Informational TextsThanksgiving Trivia Boom CardsMix and Match

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Graphing, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Games

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Free- I Have a Dream- Middle School Informational Text

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legendary "I Have a Dream" speech, as given at the March for Freedom in Washington D.C., marked its 50th anniversary on Aug. 28, 2013. This non-fiction text tells a bit of the background to the speech and has students

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U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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September and Back to School Informational Texts

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around

Subjects:

Science, Autumn, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.6, RI.7.7...

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Nervous System 5E Lesson Plans

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This Nervous System 5E Lesson Plan set includes seven original informational texts with accompanying questions, activities, notebook activities, and quiz. Answer keys are included.This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$6.00

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Cinco de Mayo -Free Informational Text and Questions

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Cinco de Mayo- A History of the HolidayThis is a one page informational text about the history of Cinco de Mayo with one page of questions. It's a quick read- maybe five minutes, with 8 questions to go along with it. Perfect for introducing the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Latinx Studies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

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We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.

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Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education) MS Curriculum & Instruction

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We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies