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6th grade science dbq pdfs
Integumentary System Webquest | Skin Hair Nails Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the integumentary system and skin, hair, and nails easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including a fun animated video, and complete nine worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions. This resource works great as an introduction to the integumentary system, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity. A bonus creative letter writing extension activity is included that e
Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Solar and Lunar Eclipse Webquest Science Activity
This webquest makes it easy to teach about solar and lunar eclipses! Students will explore four student appropriate educational websites and videos from NASA that introduce eclipses, and answer guided questions based on the digital resources. This resource works great as an introduction to solar and lunar eclipses, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity.Both color and black and white printable versions are provided. You can use all four pages or just a few depending on the time available.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Also included in: Solar and Lunar Eclipse Value Bundle
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Heart and Circulatory System Webquest Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the heart and the circulatory system easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources and complete four worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions and a diagram! This webquest helps organize what students learn from the digital resources and ensures they maximize the educational value of them. This resource works great as an introduction to the heart and circulatory system, as a sub
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Famous Scientists Webquest | Influential STEM Leaders Activity or Sub Plan
Learn about famous scientists and influential STEM leaders with this engaging webquest activity!This activity makes it fun and easy to teach about STEM leaders who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of Marie Curie, Chien-Shiung Wu, Neil Armstrong, Rachel Carson, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Vaughan, Charles Darwin, Sally Ride, and George Washington Carver. Students will then answer questions based on
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
Immune System Webquest Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the immune system easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources and complete six worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions! This webquest helps organize what students learn from the student appropriate websites and materials featured and ensures they maximize the educational value of them. This resource works great as an introduction to the immune system, as a sub-plan, or as a
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Genetic Mutations Practice CER
Are your students in need of a practice claim, evidence, and reasoning to help them understand mutations? Needing to assess your students' understanding of inheritance and variation of traits? Look no further!Included:Student Worksheet with Background Information3 Answer KeysInformationThe prompt for this practice CER asks students whether they believe mutations are beneficial, harmful, or neutral. They are also given three different short texts about different examples of mutations (sickle cell
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in: 8th Grade Science Practice CER BUNDLE - NO PREP
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google Print BUNDLE
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and QuestionsAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Earth Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-1
...
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google Print Bundle
Life Science reading comprehension passages and questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Life Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
...
Black Scientists Webquest Activity | Black History Month Science STEM Activity
Highlight Black scientists and STEM leaders like George Washington Carver and Mae Jemison with this webquest activity during Black History Month, or throughout the school year!This webquest makes it easy to teach about Black STEM leaders who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of William Jacob Knox Jr., Mae Jemison, Katherine Johnson, Bessie Coleman, Mary Jackson, Annie Easley, George Washington C
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Question Google Print BUNDLE
Physical Science reading comprehension passages and questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Physical Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS3-4
, HS-ETS1-2
...
The Dark Day of New England - A Mystery from History
The sky went dark the morning of May 19, 1780, in New England. The darkness traveled quickly from the West and did not go away until the following day. At the time and in years following the event, many theories have been offered to explain the darkness. After receiving an overview of the situation, students working in groups form a hypothesis giving their explanation of the mysterious event. The students then receive three sets of clues, one set at a time, to help them solve the mystery.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge: Unlock the Secrets of Your Mind with Over 350 Puzzle
Are you tired of scrolling through social media, looking for something to do? Do you want to exercise your brain and challenge yourself with puzzles that are both fun and informative? Introducing "Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge"! "Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge" is a thrilling book of mathematical, logical, and various puzzles. The book contains over 350 puzzles of different types, including math problems, logic puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers. The puzzles are organized into three levels, with eac
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Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning)
CER anchor chart (Claim, Evidence and Reasoning)Includes informative steps and sentence stems. Blow it up to a poster size and hang in your classroom, give each student their own, or cut it up and add binder ring clips for students to flip to each step! Colors are intended for students to highlight and reflect that they have all 3 parts. Available in black and white.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Renewable Energy DBQ
Comprehensive DBQ assignment that includes:Introduction questions (prior knowledge engagement)Background/Introduction article with comprehension questions5 one-page articles about different kinds of renewable energy with comprehension questions for each.Outline page with structure to write rough drafts.Teacher-created rubric with space for feedback/comments.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Atmosphere Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google & Print
Atmosphere Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each se
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Minerals, Rocks, Soil Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Minerals, Rocks, Soil Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroo
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Forces & Motion Science Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Google Print
Forces & Motion Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Simple Machines Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Simple Machines, Work, Power, Efficiency Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Reproduction & Heredity Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Reproduction & Heredity Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Cl
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS1-1
...
Artificial Selection Practice CER -- NO PREP
Are your students in need of a practice claim, evidence, and reasoning to help them understand artificial selection and selective breeding? Look no further!Included:Student Worksheet with Background Information3 Answer KeysInformationThe prompt for this practice CER asks students whether they believe artificial selection is beneficial, harmful, or neutral. They are given a couple short paragraphs about the history of selecting breeding as well as some examples of extinctions due to selective bre
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: 8th Grade Science Practice CER BUNDLE - NO PREP
Great Lakes Pollution Investigation
The project involves students researching and presenting on various pollution concerns affecting the Great Lakes, such as agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, invasive species, and more. They'll delve deep into these environmental issues, understand their impacts, and propose solutions. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about real-world environmental challenges and develop critical thinking skills. This activity can be used in science or social studies. I use it when we learn about C
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Blue People of Kentucky Genetics Article & Critical Thinking Question
Students will read an article about an unusual genetic disorder and attempt to explain how the recessive gene was passed down to new generations using what they already know about genetics.
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6th - 10th
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