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Common Core RST.6-8.1 research
Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity - Science - Distance-Learning
This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest activity covers a variety of expectations from the grade 7 and 8 Ontario Science Curriculum and other fun facts about general science. Students will scour the internet to verify various true or false questions, fact-check information, and find the answers to engaging questions. They'll learn how to answer a question and find reliable sources. The Research According to Education World, ''Internet scavenger hunts are a way for students to practice problem-solv
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
Distance Learning: Waves in the Real World Presentations Project
The purpose of this project is to challenge students to make connections between longitudinal and transverse waves and their real-life applications. This project is a great extension after a unit on light vs. sound waves, wave characteristics, etc. that will get students building relevance and understanding on their content knowledge. They get to be the scientists, researchers, and hone in on an essential real-world skill: public speaking! This project challenges students to think outside the bo
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Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
My Mineral Research Project - Explore the world of Rocks and Minerals
Minerals are all around us. They are necessary for life, they are part of the walls in the school, they help heat our houses and provide us with clean drinking water. But what are they? Where do they come from? What do they really look like? How do we get them? What are they worth? This project leads students to investigate a mineral of their choice and create a presentation or poster about it. I have included a rubric for grading the work (20 points, 15, 10, and 5 points) to help students under
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7th - 12th
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Endangered Animals Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension and Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered animal species:African ElephantCalifornia CondorPolar BearRusty Patched BumblebeeSea TurtleThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Science of Gratitude Experiment Project Thanksgiving Activity CER Middle School
Discover firsthand the profound impact of gratitude on well-being with our Science of Gratitude CER & Project Pack! Tailored for science, health, and advisory educators at the middle school level and above, this resource empowers students to investigate the science of gratitude while honing their critical thinking and scientific argumentation skills.This resource is also adaptable for homeschooling families, community and church groups, and kindness/character clubs.Why Explore Gratitude?Unde
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7th - 12th
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Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension & Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:Burmese PythonCane ToadEmerald Ash BorerLionfishZebra MusselThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and
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6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Natural Disasters Brochure (Guided Genius Hour Project)
Exploring Natural Disasters is an important element in various subjects - social studies, science, and NOW writing! This brochure assignment allows students to explore a natural disaster from either the United States or around the world and learn about the impact such events can have on the human population.
For this project students are required to:
1) Research
2) Take self-guided notes
3) Organize sources
4) Produce a finished brochure as a final product
Included in this product you will
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3rd - 8th
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CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Chemical Element Mini Research Project Atomic Structure and Physical Properties
Quick project for an elements of the periodic table unit! Supports students' understanding of atomic structure and gives them a closer look at one element. This document includes detailed project instructions and a template on which students can enter the information they find.In this activity, students will:Pick one element to research.Draw the atomic structure of the atom.Research the element's physical characteristics, discovery, and uses.Teacher Notes:A grading guide is embedded in the ins
Bundle: Build a Sustainable Town as a 3D Model: Minecraft
•By the end of this activity you will be able to do1. Explain what sustainability energy is and how it works2. Discuss pros and cons of various sustainable transport and energy options.3. Use a 3d modeling program (Minecraft) to model basic structures to show ideas4. Take pictures in program and write a description about sustainable transport and energy options.
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Internet Search and Research
Internet Search and Research in Your Classroom shows you how to teach this complicated but necessary topic. This lesson includes how to use it safely, how to determine credibility of information, and how to search strategically and capably. Designed for grades 3-6, it’s aligned with Common Core and ISTE Standards and includes a rubric for assessment, as well as over a dozen other methods to assess learning.What’s included: brief summary of project suggested prior knowledge
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4th - 6th
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MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES: RESEARCH BOOKLET/AP BIO, HEALTH, PARASITOLOGY & MG
This is an independent research assignment on mosquito borne illnesses. Some of the illnesses still have no cure, but prevention does make a difference. This booklet has a variety of activities including a quiz, 2 art activities, research/respond, word jumble, research, charting diseases, identifying mystery illness, identify mystery mosquito, etc. There is a terminology segment, life cycle, and a word search. It provides a good working background on 11 mosquito borne diseases. Thanks ever so m
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4th - 9th, Staff
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Evolution by Natural Selection PSA Themed project | student choice board
Evolution by Natural Selection Endangered Species Project is an activity where students get a chance to research critically endangered animals. Put on your detective hat and help to create a PSA to find these missing animals. This interactive project is perfect for hands-on learning. It is low-prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions and a student choice board. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Endangered Species Student Choice Board Project Rubric for the pres
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Branches of Science Research and Presentation Activity
Science is divided into many different types or 'branches' such as astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry etc. Students will research branches of science. Then, tey will choose a particular sub-branch of science (for example, a sub-branch of the branch of biology would be marine biology) and they will research information about it by answering questions.Then, they will do a short presentation for the class about the sub-branch that they chose. They will also bring in a model and/or representatio
Mountain Travel Brochure
This travel brochure project has students explore a particular mountain or mountain range/system/belt. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.This download includes:A PDF that is ready for printingAn editable PowerPoint file (with p
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Invasive Species Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:Japanese HoneysuckleKudzuNorway MaplePurple LoosestrifeWater HyacinthThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Invasive Animal Specie
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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5th - 8th
Space Brochure Project
This brochure project has students explore a particular location in space, or space exploration event. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.There are two different formats for the research and the brochure: one for a space explora
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Coral Reef Biome WebQuest-Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The coral reef is one of the major marine biomes. Although it is a relatively small biome, around 25% of the known marine species live in coral reefs. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format did not support them. Sup
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5th - 8th
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Biomes of the World - 1 Pager Project
Biomes - One Pager ProjectHelp your students understand the unique and diverse biomes around the world through this one-pager research project. I use this a culminating project at the end of our unit, but it can be adapted however you'd like. I also create a gallery walk w/ questions to allow students to view other's one-pager projects. This is a very engaging and effective way to help students learn about the ecosystems of the world and the flora and fauna that call them home. What's includ
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Apex Predators: Balancing Ecosystems. An inquiry-based science project
Critical thinking skills and inquiry-based science questioning are built in to this unit designed for middle school students. The printable unit guides students in learning how apex predators are vital to balanced ecosystems, and why. Students, either on their own or in groups, learn about what apex predators are, how they look in different types of ecosystems, and why they are critical to the success of ecosystems. This unit includes vocabulary, research methods, organization skills using C
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Creative Webs: Interactive Climate Change Exploration Assignment
Overview: "Creative Webs" is an engaging classroom assignment designed to empower students with a dynamic electronic learning experience focused on climate change. This colorful and interactive assignment allows students to collaborate in groups or work independently as they delve into the world of climate change using the resource-based learning approach. Students are tasked with researching climate change in five distinct contexts, with each context requiring them to discover and evaluate inf
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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