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Common Core RST.6-8.2 centers
Earth's Spheres (biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere) Activity
Teach your students about Earth's four spheres using this science text and activity. Students will read to learn about the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere and then complete the graphic organizer activities to demonstrate their learning. Students will also read and answer scenarios about how the spheres interact with one another, and the impact humans have on Earth's spheres. Like this Earth's spheres activity? Check out the Earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. St
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in:Â Earth Science Curriculum
Muscular System Activities
Teach students about the muscular system using print and digital materials to introduce cardiac, smooth, and skeletal types, how muscles work, and why the muscular system is essential. This lesson comes with science worksheets, graphic organizers, and a review activity. Like this muscular system lesson? Check out the muscular and skeletal body systems unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:What muscles areThree types - skeletal, smooth, and cardiacTheir functionsExamples of each
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
Periodic Table of Elements Reading Activity
Teach your students about the periodic table of elements through these seven science texts. Students will understand simple substances, Dimitri Mendeleev, chemical symbols, the periodic table of elements, families of the periodic table, metals, metalloids, and nonmetals. Also included is a student-friendly version of the periodic table in color and black and white. Students will learn about elements and how the table is organized. This activity is perfect when introducing or reviewing the materi
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Periodic Table of Elements Unit
Circulatory System Review Activity
Engage students in reviewing the cardiovascular system using these human body systems graphic organizers. This activity which is available in both print and digital form will review important concepts related to the circulatory system. Students will review their knowledge of blood, blood vessels, and the heart and how they work together and with other human body systems to maintain homeostasis. The print and digital versions also include scaffolded copies to allow you to differentiate among vari
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4th - 6th
Physical & chemical changes s'mores lab 5th 6th 7th 8th elementary middle school
This interactive physical science lab with full teacher key, teaching tips, and even a student permission slip reinforces the concepts of physical and chemical changes.This lab works perfectly for classes that utilize interactive notebooks. The lab is sized (no shrinking or enlarging when copying!) and has dotted lines to guide students when cutting (to avoid wasting class time). Other versions of the lab are included for classrooms that do not utilize interactive notebooks. Students will be ful
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5th - 8th
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Careers in Science Project
Teach students about the different careers in science and STEM using this science careers project. Classroom posters and science texts will allow students to explore thirteen STEM and science professions. After reading, students will complete a "Help Wanted" poster project to demonstrate their knowledge of a chosen career in science. Print and digital Google Slides options are available. Use this activity as an end of the year science project as students connect their learning to different scien
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4th - 6th
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Human Impact on the Environment Activity Earth Day Pacific Garbage Patch
Teach students how humans impact the environment using this ocean pollution lesson on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, what a garbage patch is, why plastics are dangerous, and design a solution to the ocean pollution problem. This topical environmental concern includes a teacher presentation, student digital activity, and printable worksheets. Like this activity? Check out my environmental issues bundle and save 20% off by clicking here. Students will
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Nervous System Activity
Do you need human body nervous system lessons that will teach your students about the sense organs, brain, nerves, and spinal cord? This print and digital nervous system activity will have students read to learn about the parts, functions, and how the nervous system works. Students will demonstrate their understanding by answering comprehension question worksheets and filling in graphic organizers. Like this nervous system lesson? Check out the human body unit and save 20% by clicking here. Stud
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
Excretory System Activity
Students will learn about the excretory system using print and digital science worksheets and graphic organizers. This excretory system lesson will teach its parts, the job of the system, and how it works with other body systems. Like this excretory system activity? Check out the respiratory and excretory human body system unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:Parts of the excretory system; lungs, bladder, kidneys, ureter, urethra, skinThe function of this human body systemHow
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
Sun Layers and Atmosphere Activity
Inform your science students of the sun's interior and atmospheric layers using the included three pages of PRINT and DIGITAL reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and sketch note review activity. Students will learn about the core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. They will also learn about special features of the sun, such as sunspots, the prominence, solar flares and solar winds. Like this activity? Check out my earth science bundle and save 20% b
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5th - 8th
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Microorganisms Activity
Teach your students about microorganisms using this print and digital lesson. Students will learn about the five types of microorganisms; algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. In addition, they will read about characteristics and how microorganisms can help or hurt the environment. Like this microorganisms activity? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:Different types of microorganismsalgaebacteriafungiprotozoavirusThe parts that make up each oneWhat mic
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Full Year Science Curriculum
Newton's Third Law of Motion Activity
Teach your students about Newton's 3rd law of motion through these science worksheets, digital Google Slides, and a hands-on activity. First, students will read to learn that for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction. Then they will answer the guided reading comprehension questions to demonstrate their knowledge of Newton's Third Law of Motion. Finally, students will work in cooperative hands on groups to see this law in motion by creating their own version of a hot air balloon.
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5th - 7th
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MS-PS2-1
Also included in:Â Force and Motion Unit
Circulatory System Activities
Teach the circulatory system to your students using print or digital materials to learn about the heart, blood, and blood vessels. In addition, students will learn about the parts of the cardiovascular system, their jobs, and how they work together to maintain a healthy human body. Vocabulary sheets, science text, graphic organizers, a hands-on activity, and a demonstration are included. Like this activity? Check out the circulatory system and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: Part
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
Electromagnetic Spectrum Activity
Introduce your students to electromagnetic waves, radiation, and the spectrum using these five reading worksheets and doodle sketch note graphic organizers. Students will read to learn what electromagnetic radiation is and how the waves travel. They will also learn about the different types of electromagnetic waves, their properties, and order on the spectrum. In addition, students will learn about how light travels through different forms of matter such as transparent, translucent, and opaque o
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Physical Science Curriculum
Skeletal System
Teach your students about the skeletal system, the parts such as bones, joints, cartilage, and marrow, how this body system does its job, and why it is essential to use print and digital activities. Students will read about the skeletal system, answer comprehension questions, and complete graphic organizers to demonstrate their understanding. Like this skeletal system lesson? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn:Parts that make up our skeletons, BonesJointsCartil
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
Microscope Parts Activities
Teach students about the parts of the microscope using this science text. Students will learn what a microscope is, what it is used for, its parts, and how they function. After reading the science text, there are four activities for students to complete to demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a microscope. Like this activity? Check out more microscope activities by clicking here. Students will learn:the parts of a microscope and how to label themto summarize the function of each part how
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Microscope Unit Activities
Moon Phases Activities
Teach students about the phases of the moon using this print and digital classroom lesson. Students will learn how the moon formed, its looks, how it affects the earth and moon phases. This lesson includes a teacher presentation, student fill-in note sheet, student worksheets, practice activities, and a classroom poster. Love these moon activities? Check out the lunar phases unit and save 20% by clicking here. This moon phases lesson includes: Teacher instructions on how to use the materials to
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â Full Year Science Curriculum
Magnet Activity
Teach students about magnetism, magnetic forces, and real life uses for magnets using this print and digital NGSS aligned activity. Students will read about what a magnet is, the force of magnetism, and magnetic fields. Activities will integrate NGSS Crosscutting Concepts and build upon literacy skills as students demonstrate their understanding of magnets. In addition, two activities are included that align with NGSS to allow students to engineer solutions to problems using magnets and demonstr
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4th - 6th
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3-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in:Â Physical Science Curriculum
Newton's Laws of Motion Test
Test student knowledge of Newton's Laws of Motion using this assessment that can be adapted to fit your remote or distance learning classroom. Students will complete the twenty multiple choice, identify the law of motion, and short answer questions to determine their knowledge of force, motion, gravity, and friction. This quiz is available as a PDF printable file, editable Google Form, or editable Google Doc file to allow you to edit this to meet the needs of your unique classroom. Like this qui
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Force and Motion Unit
Structure of the Atom Unit
Teach students about atoms and elements using these print and digital activities. Students will learn about the parts of an atom ( proton, neutron, electron, and nucleus ) and elements through print, digital, and hands on activities. This atoms and elements unit includes activities to bring abstract topics to a concrete level. In addition, students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn through digital escape rooms, hands on creation of an atom, graphic organizers, review activiti
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5th - 7th
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Earth Science Reading Comprehension Ocean Exploration and Natural Resources
Analyze your students' understanding of earth science with this effective reading pack. With interesting passages, CCSS aligned comprehension questions and topics.This science reading set should be a valuable addition to any classroom.Titles include:Natural Resources, Ocean Exploration, Ocean Resources.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS alig
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5th - 7th
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Digestive System Activities
How does the human body digest food? Students will learn about the digestive system using the science text worksheets and graphic organizers to learn about the five groups of nutrients, parts of the digestive system ( mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine ), and function of this important body system. The digestive system activities include printable science worksheets and digital activities. Like this digestive system activity? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. St
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Worksheets
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
May Activities for Science End of Year Science
Need more science activities for May? These activities will help you incorporate more science while recognizing Physical Fitness Month, Pet Week, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. Students will read articles to improve their literacy skills as they learn about the human body and the effect that exercise has on it, how pets can improve our mental and physical health, animal survival skills, why Memorial Day is important, and the Scientist of the Month, Alexander Graham Bell. All activities include
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in:Â Monthly Science Activities
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