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10th grade general science literature circles
Mutations and Genetic Disorders Article
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article explores genetic mutations and genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application and extension to a genetics unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions.
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5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
The Disappearing Spoon - A Chemistry Literature Unit
For the past few years after my students finish the AP Chemistry exam early May, I have had my students read "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean - a book that talks about the elements and the scientists who discovered and created them in a really fun, creative, humanizing way. The book is in five parts, so I have my students participate in five Socratic seminar-style class periods (90 minutes each) with these discussion questions to guide the conversation. I put my desks in a circle, and they c
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9th - 12th
Digestive System: Food Poisoning
**Distance and remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great extension to a body systems unit - health issues affecting the body systems. When students apply their understanding, the knowledge becomes deeper and more meaningful. The article is about Food Poisoning, which affects the Digestive System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses question
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5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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7th - 10th
Science News Article Summary Template
As a high school science teacher, I sign up to receive free copies of Science News Magazine each month (https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/). I wrote this summary sheet for my students to use for article summaries.
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9th - 12th
Telescopes, EMS, space exploration, galaxies - Jigsaw activity & answers
A ready-to-go lesson on space telescopes, space exploration of galaxies & their relationship with EMS! Included are the James Webb, Hubble, Kepler, Fermi Gamma Ray & Chandra X-Ray Telescopes. Jigsaw puts a fun spin on the traditional comprehension worksheets allowing them to practice their collaboration skills whilst also working on important synthesising and analysis skills.This resource includes 2 pages of informational text for students to gain understanding about the relationship be
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Astronomy/Space GROWING Bundle
Rocks and Minerals Guided Reading
Students read about the basic properties of rocks and minerals and answer critical thinking questions based on the reading.
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7th - 10th
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Goddard: The Father of Modern Rocketry - 2 Page literacy article with Questions
“Looks great” thought the 44-year-old Robert Goddard, as he backed a safe distance away from his homemade rocket. His Auburn, Massachusetts neighbors grumbled as they pulled back their curtains in this thickly settled neighborhood. “It is four months until the fourth of July, a bit early for fireworks!” they complained.“Fireworks?” Goddard would be insulted to hear his 8-foot rocket labeled as such. This was no Roman candle. It was the first of its modern kind and Dr. Robert Goddard, a profess
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4th - 12th
First Automobiles and the Model T - 1 page literacy article w Questions
1 page literacy article with questions, answers on the second page
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3rd - 12th
Chemical Bonds Guided Reading and Questions Literature Circle
Students read a short reading on ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds and then answer questions based on their reading. Literature skills and vocabulary.
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8th - 11th
What is Science? Socratic Seminar
The "What is Science" Socratic seminar lesson is a great way to introduce expectations of annotating and dissecting text and practicing the model of Socratic seminar in Science. This product includes an excerpt from Richard Feynman's book "The Pleasure of Finding Things Out". The text you will be reading with your students is titled “Tyrannosaurus in my Window”. This product also has teacher preparation notes, two versions of the homework (a grade level and Pre-AP/GT version), instructions on
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8th - 12th
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What is Under the North Pole? 1page literacy w question - good for subfile
What is under the North Pole? We know there is land under the South Pole, in fact, much of it is visible during summertime. Of course, their summertime is our wintertime. But what about the North Pole? Is there some land under the North Pole? Sonar depth reading seems to suggest that there was no land underneath the North Pole, but no one could confirm it. On August 3, 1958. the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Nautilus would attempt to go underneath the North Pole and prove there is no land
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4th - 12th
The Ike Dike Topography Socratic Seminar
In this Socratic Seminar, students will debate the proposal of the Ike Dike as a response to Hurricane Ike, which hit the Houston/Galveston area in 2008. Students will read four articles from the Houston Chronicle and annotate the articles in preparation of the seminar. Focus of the articles should be on how erosion and weathering affected the topography of the southeast Texas coastline.
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6th - 12th
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Coral Reef Bleaching Reading and Questions
Students can read about the causes of coral reef bleaching and answer critical thinking questions based on solutions to the problem. Great group activity!
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7th - 10th
Book Discussion Guide | Giants of Science: Isaac Newton by Kathleen Krull
A four part book discussion guide perfect for Science History & Appreciation classesFeatured Text: "Giants of Science: Isaac Newton" by Kathleen KrullThis assignment will have student read the featured text in four parts, after which students will respond to one or more discussion questions based on text-evidence and personal opinions.This resource can be assigned as an independent work packet or as a group activity! No prep required. (Note - the text is NOT included in this resource)
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: High School Physics Digital Resources
History of Fire Chemical Reaction Guided Reading
Students read about the history of fire examining it from a historical perspective and as a combustion reaction. Great interdisciplinary reading opportunity.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Structure of DNA Close Read and Questions in English and Spanish
Word doc. English and Spanish versions. This article reviews the structure of DNA, nitrogen base pairs, and enzymes of DNA replication. Close reads help students dissect and break down informational text.
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5th - 11th
Article Review Read and Respond: Lamprey immune system
•Article: Learning From LampreysAn ancient immune system provides insights into our own•Students will read an article and answer questions.••Teacher key included
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in: Fish Unit Bundle
The future of us
The books I chose were intended for an audience of secondary students. The thematic unit covers the themes of fairness, morality, and ethical responsibilities. I have included summaries of each book as well as comments of why I believe they would be a good choice. Included are three different projects that would work with any of the books chosen. This is a terrific lesson for cross curriculum opportunities and/or team teaching.
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7th - 12th
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Energy in Physics Guided Reading and Questions
Students read the included selection on energy in physics and then answer critical thinking questions.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Viruses Immunity Guided Reading Questions
Reading on how viruses and immunity happens in the body with critical thinking questions based on the included reading.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Vulcan? Science's search for a mythical planet Vulcan. 2 pg literacy w questns
At the turn of the 20th century professional astronomers and amateur astronomers alike were in a frantic search for a planet Vulcan. One would recall that Spock supposedly hailed from it. Its orbit was supposed to lie somewhere between the sun and the orbit of Mercury and thus would be extremely hot. Why did we believe we would find this mythical planet? Because the orbit of Mercury had a slight wobble in it, which scientists were convinced must be caused by an undiscovered planet. It w
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5th - 12th
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Snow Nor'easter Word Search
Here is a fun way to turn one of those snow day or early release days into a teachable moment. It highlights some of the issues involved in a blizzard and might stimulate discussion of necessary preparation.
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5th - 12th
Raising the Titanic with Ping Pong Balls. Science Literacy w Follow-up Question
The idea of raising the Titanic was first proposed in a Disney Cartoon in 1949. In a Disney comic strip entitled The Sunken Yacht, ping pong balls are used to raise a boat. The idea is simple, pump ping pong balls into the Titanic the great ship will rise to the surface. Sounds like a great plan......
The article and follow-up questions are 2 pages for easy copying. A third page with additional information is provided to the teacher to add knowledge to the article.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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