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10th grade Spring science literature circles
Biotic and Abiotic Factors Ecology Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading article on biotic and abiotic factors! Students will learn about how abotic factors in the environment affect biotic organisms. Examples in the reading include:- Temperature dependent sex determination in reptiles- Weasel seasonal coat color- Trees survival mechanisms in winter- Plant's response to sound Included in your purchase are two versions of the article- one at a 1100 lexile and a second at a 900 lexile for your lower level reade
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
JURASSIC PARK: NOVEL STUDY, SCIENTIFIC FIELD GUIDE (All Levels Differentiated)
Jurassic Park is one of those books that has captivated readers for decades and made them really think about the implications of modern science. This field guide and novel study includes everything you might need to teach this novel to your class. There are so many great ways you can teach Jurassic Park and so many scientific concepts made real in this book. This field guide helps teachers with this daunting novel providing a balance between literature study and science.INCLUDED: -Standard Fi
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Notebook Style Book Club Growing Bundle (11 Book Clubs)
Bacteria Close Reading Article
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading assignment on bacteria! This article looks at bacteria and explains why bacteria can be helpful, not just harmful. The article discusses antibiotics and things students can do to avoid getting sick. Included in your purchase are 2 versions of the article- lexile 1010 and lexile 800 for lower level readers. Both versions of the article are 2 pages along with comprehension questions. If you liked this close reading article you might also b
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9th - 11th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Cell Membrane- The REAL Control Center of the Cell Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading assignment on the cell membrane! From a young age, students learn that the nucleus is the control center of the cell. DNA is housed in the nucleus, and that genetic material determines our phenotypes. However, none of that DNA can be read unless there is an environmental signal that first comes to the cell membrane. Students will read about how the cell membrane directs cell signals, the relationship between the lipid bilayer and protein
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Annotation Bookmarks with Collaborative Conversation Starters
Close reading assistance, great for K - 12th grade, bookmarks, collaborative conversation frames, common core aligned, reading informational text, reading literature, listening and speaking.
Print and copy double sided for students to use as they are annotating text. Laminate to make them last longer!
Grades:
K - 12th
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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6th - 12th
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Pandemics + COVID
Teach your kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other diseases of the past with these nonfiction, high school reading comprehension passages and questions. These historical articles will give teenagers practice in reading skills through discussion questions and writing prompts. Plus, this nonfiction passage can be accessed as a printable or digital resource. Click here to save 25% off the price of the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of indi
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Science Socratic Seminar - Are Viruses Dead or Alive?
This product is designed to improve students' speaking and listening skills in a science classroom while pushing them to analyze a scientific text. In science, there is more and more debate on whether or not viruses are considered living or non-living which gives us the opportunity to push our students to use this topic as conversation in the classroom. This product includes:- A text (source cited on page)- bigger thought provoking questions- instructions for students to create their own questio
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6th - 10th
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
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary Reader's Guide
Gail Jarrow has written an engaging account of the search for the source of the typhoid fever outbreak in 1907. This is the reader's guide and supplementary materials that I used with my students while we read this book.
Students were asked to find evidence in the text, use timelines, identify arguments of opposing individuals and define words using context clues. This book will fit easily into any life science class or English Language Arts class. In addition, this product works very easily w
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7th - 10th
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
Pathogens and the immune system GROWING BUNDLE
This Pathogens and the immune system GROWING BUNDLE has:Immune system ~ lines of defense ~ JIGSAW & FRAYER MODELS **with answers**Pathogens/ Infectious Diseases ~Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Protozoa~JIGSAW & FRAYER & ANSWERS. CLIP ART Cells of the immune system ~ virus ~ bacteriaGreat for revision or engaging with new concepts!! You and your students will love all of these no-prep resources!Perfect for the high school science teacher!~~~~~~TO COME NEXT~~~~~⭐ Types of bacteria◼IF YOU LOVE
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7th - 12th
The Martian Classroom Edition Pacing Guide and Comprehension Questions
The Martian (Classroom Edition) is an engaging 369-page novel by Andy Weir that blends realistic science with science-fiction. It is completely faithful to the original novel, with the exception that the salty language in the original has been replaced, making it perfect for reading in class. What happens when an astronaut is accidentally stranded on Mars?What you get in this resource:1. 46-day Pacing Guide: There are 26 chapters in this novel and to keep the reading around 10 minutes per day, I
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Teaching Through Inquiry: An Overview of Questions
Questions come in so many different types we can easily get lost when choosing them. We need good questions for discussion, for exams, for reading and writing strategies. I took all the notes and books I had about questions and reduced the core ideas into this one page. I find it useful for myself but can also give it to students to use as a tool to generate their own questions for discussions, projects, research, or writing assignments. It is written in accessible language, so it should work at
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6th - 12th
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Discussion Guides: Braiding Sweetgrass, Starry Messenger & Scientific Thinking
This Bundle offers a perfect "trilogy"...1. Discussion Guide for the book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererCopyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024. Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.2. Scientifi
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Magma Matters A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes Earth Science
"Magma Matters: A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes" takes readers on an epic journey through the contrasting experiences of individuals living near volcanoes. From the allure of breathtaking landscapes to the perils of volcanic eruptions, this educational essay explores the risks and rewards of volcanic environments in an easy going way!Pupils can learn valuable lessons about geological phenomena, cultural perspectives, and risk management strategies, making it an ideal resourc
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7th - 10th
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Cooperative Group Role Cards
The individual group role cards help students remember their specific task when working in Cooperative Groups. There are 8 cards to choose from. You can choose to leave some out, or use them all depending on what you want to see from your students!
- Conversation Captain
- Time Keeper
- Materials Manager
- Presenter
- Checker
- Volume Manager
- Encourager
- Scribe
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Grades:
3rd - 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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Grades:
9th - 12th
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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