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8th grade science research under $5
Types of Volcanoes Activity
Students will erupt with excitement when they work on this fun and flashy circlebook activity that examines three types of volcanoes! Fifteen mix-n-match templates feature ready-to-color illustrations of a Cinder Cone, a Composite Cone, and a Shield Volcano, complete with keys. For longer circle books, students can fill in additional templates with vocabulary words, create pages of volcano facts, research types of lava or the formation of volcanoes, or write a creative story about exploring a vo
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3rd - 8th
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Kinetic and Potential Energy Webquest Activity
Put learning into your students' hands with this KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY WebQuest Activity! Just PRINT and GO....that's it! This highly engaging activity allows your students to research, manipulate, illustrate, explore and assess themselves as they create their own understanding of Mechanical Energy. Need a digital option? No problem! I am including a digital version of this activity. Please note: the digital version is delivered as a link to a Google Slides document that you can assign y
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6th - 9th
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MS-PS3-1
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Infectious Diseases Research Project & Wanted Poster Activity for Microorganisms
Students will explore infectious diseases that affect us through research and a creative project by creating a wanted poster. The disease is the culprit that is wanted for causing sickness to its victims. This activity is perfect for your microorganisms unit.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESTeacher informationGoogle Slides file for creating posters digitallyList of 39 infectious diseases to choose from – appropriate for upper elementary and middle school studentsWanted Poster templatesGuided research quest
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5th - 8th
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Waves - Wavelength, Frequency & Amplitude
Teach frequency, amplitude, wavelength, wave fronts and the wave equation with these easily accessible activities. Answer sheets included.This version includes the fixed PDF worksheet files as well as the editable Word copies.8 worksheets + 4 answer sheets.
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7th - 9th
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Forensics: Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity
Save yourself TIME AND ENERGY with this no-prep Innocence Project Lesson & Research Activity! This resource bundle begins with a lesson over The Innocence Project where students will complete the included "Science Scribbles" notes sheet. Then, students will conduct their own research and create a banner that showcases what they learned. Need a digital option? No problem! This bundle includes both PRINT and DIGITAL versions of each resource, making it perfect for distance learning, online c
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8th - 12th
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Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric - 5 page research project on all planets of our solar system with rubric and research organizer. This project will engage your students as they learn about each of the planets of the solar system. It includes a research organizer to focus student research, web links for possible research, a rubric for ease of marking, a student handout to explain the project and a teacher guide for ease of use!
Your students will love learning about t
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4th - 9th
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Water Pollution and Human Impact on the Environment Project
Are you looking for water pollution and human impact on the environment project that's engaging and relevant for your students? They will love this differentiated project about human impact on the environment!In this human impact on the environment research project, students will choose a water pollution incident to investigate. They will determine the type and source of the contamination as well as the effect on humans, plants, and animals. 3 Project choices are included. This project contain
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Water Pollution and Human Impact BUNDLE Human Impact on the Environment
Planet Research Project Write a Children's Book | Solar System | Middle School
Your students will love writing a fun children's book for this Planet Research Project! Their children’s book will tell and illustrate a fictional story taking place on a planet. You can choose to keep the planet choices those within our solar system (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto?) and/or you can allow your students to choose other planets outside of our solar system that have been discovered. Some of my students LOVE that they can choose ‘the Diamond Planet’ or
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-3
Space Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Inspire and engage your students in the mysteries of Space!The boundless, mysterious, and largely unexplored void that is known as Space has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From The Big Bang to the possibility of life on Europa (a moon of Jupiter), what we learn abo
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5th - 9th
Volcano Research Journal / Volcano Project - PRINT & DIGITAL
Volcano Project - Students pretend to be a scientist studying an active volcano anywhere in the world - luckily during their research the volcano erupts. They must write a first person account of their volcano research. Includes a print (PDF) and digital (Google Slides™) version of the project for distance learning / online learning platforms. My students love the opportunity to learn and write about a volcanic eruption - I love to see what they come up with! Easy to differentiate for a varie
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7th - 12th
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Environment & Invasive Species Project Based Learning Ecology End of Year
Students will research an ecological issue and form a solution. Great for environmental science or Earth Day! They will communicate their ideas for protecting an ecosystem to their peers. They will evaluate solutions for environmental and biodiversity issues. ♻️♻️This resource addresses a challenging standard for MS in the NGSS:Students will come up with an ecological problem specific to the region where they live. They will research and learn more about the problem, obtain information about th
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-5
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
Let's Research: An Ecosystem Project
A independent research project all about ecosystems!
Great for middle school. It also works well with upper elementary (fourth and fifth graders) but a little more guidance may be necessary.
This project requires students to research. I allow mine to use their own device or any internet enabled technology in my classroom. This project can also be completed in the library using hard copy resources or in a computer lab.
Complete student instructions have been included. Each step is clearly
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5th - 8th
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Rube Goldberg's Compound Machine Project - POP A Balloon!!!
Lots of fun and educational too! Good project to use at the end of the school year. Students create a Rube Goldberg Compound Machine that pops a balloon (this will work for making any compound machine), but first they have to fill out a Project Design Idea Form and then a Project Design Form & Blueprint. Once these are all approved, they can begin the fun of constructing the machine.
Students are quick to discover that their blueprints don’t generally work exactly the way the envisioned it
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5th - 8th
Environmental Issues Research Activity | Science Project
Students will enjoy learning about current environmental issues with this Environmental Issues Project. Students will research an environmental issue and create a presentation. This includes 30 environmental issue cards for students to randomly pick a topic, project instructions/ requirements with rubric and a research template. This is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their researching skills and their presentation skills while learning about real world environmental issues.Inclu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ecological Impacts Science BIG Unit Bundle
Animal Research Project - Adaptations and Evolution - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Engage your students with studying the incredible animals of the world!Did you know there are more than 1 million types of animals in the world? From a puppy in New York to a giant panda in Beijing, animals are complex organisms that come in many different shapes and sizes. For thi
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS4-1
Infectious Disease Project
This activity is a research project for students to learn about an infectious disease and the virus or bacteria that causes it. Students are given a list of diseases to choose from. Students will complete the research portion first and then use the information they have obtained to create a poster, Google slide presentation, brochure, etc. A rubric is provided to students to show them the points designated to the information that needs to be on their project presentation.Love this resource? Foll
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Chemical Compounds Research Project Distance Learning
Assign this Chemical Compounds Research Project to bring chemistry to life by making your students aware of the chemical compounds in the ingredient lists of household products that they use and eat every day! After you teach the naming scheme for binary and polyatomic ionic compounds (sodium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, potassium sulfate, etc.), and for molecular (covalently bonded) compounds (silicon dioxide, carbon tetrachloride), assign this mini-research project to get them searching for
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8th - 10th
Natural Disasters Project Craft - STEM - PBL
Click here to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Natural disasters are naturally occurring events that negatively affect a large population of people. Natural disasters can unfortunately cause loss of life, as well as property, economic and environmental damage. Although by definition, natural disasters are ‘natural’, most scientist agree that human behaviour also plays a role. Certainly, the more we unders
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5th - 12th
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Karyotype Chromosome Lab Activity
This is a great activity where students complete a paper karyotype so they can diagnose a chromosome disorder. Students will cut-out unmatched chromosomes and paste them next to their identical (homologous) mate. When their karyotype is finished they will be able to identify 1 of 3 different karyotype disorders. Patient A will be diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. Patient B will be diagnosed with Klinefelter's Syndrome. Patient C will be diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome.
After the cutting/pasting
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6th - 12th
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Science Career Research Project STEM End of the Year Activity T-shirt
This Science Career Research and T Shirt Design Project is a great way to get your students thinking about potential careers in the sciences, or just to help them to understand why their science studies are relevant and important! This project works for grade 6 and up, so if you are teaching a middle or high school science course, you can assign this project at the beginning of the year to get everyone thinking about the application of the course/unit objectives in the real world, in the middle
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6th - 9th
EDITABLE CURRENT EVENT TEMPLATE- Digital and Print Versions
Do you need a quick, print and go CURRENT EVENT TEMPLATE for a Social Studies or Science course? Look no further! This resource will save you time and energy. I have included 3 options in this resource:⭐Option #1: Ready to Go Template- simply print and go⭐Option #2: Edit Me- change, tweak, edit to fit your classroom needs⭐Option #3: Digital Current Event- Post to any online platformThis template can be used for any content area (grades 6-12).You might also like:• Classroom Assignment Notebook {C
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6th - 12th
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Invasive Species Obituary Project
Tired of having your students make an invasive species "wanted poster?" Have them write an obituary instead! In this project, students will choose an invasive species to research, but also take it a step further by understanding its role in the ecosystem and brainstorming ways to eliminate the unwanted species. They will have two options to complete the obituary assignment:Option 1: Write an obituary for a species that has died off as the result of an invasive species that has moved into the are
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle
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