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Middle school Earth Day writing-essays simulations
PARCC Test Prep: Research Task with Three Passages/Questions and Writing Prompt
This is a PARCC Research Task Analysis with Prose Constructed Response (Writing Task) Simulation and is designed in the exact format as the PARCC 2015 Practice Test. It consists of Three Passages, all non-fiction, with 2-3 A/B Format Questions, some that require more than one answer, and all that require the student to provide evidence of their answer from the text. The Writing Prompt involves having the students compare and contrast all three passages for point of view/opposing view and include
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4th - 8th
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Water Conservation Lab: Design & Carry Out a Study - NGSS: Distance Learning
In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students (Part 1:) design and carry out a study to calculate how much water will be saved if they turn the water off while brushing their teeth, and (Part 2:) design and carry out a loner-term study at home to calculate how much water can be conserved. The lesson proceeds as follows: 1. First, students watch a short video on water conservation, and the growing water shortage crisis worldwide. They answer a few questio
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5th - 12th
Mission to Mars Lab: Design a Ship to Feed Astronauts |NGSS| Distance Learning
This ecology project is packed full of NGSS standards, and engages students in STEM activities. It proceeds as follows:1. First, students consider the hurdles involved in a manned-trip to Mars2. Then, students use concepts in ecology to design and create a self-sustaining food room for astronauts3. Finally, students evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their mini-ecosystem Time Frame: The initial set up of the project requires one or two classes. Students can then make observations for a f
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6th - 12th
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Earth Day 2024 Activities 5th Grade to 8th Grade Easy Low-Prep Hands-on Science
Celebrate Earth Day with this collection of LOW-PREP and FUN science activities for middle school students. This resource has everything you need for amazing Earth Day science labs unit! Earth Day Resources Included in this Resource:Solid Waste Management ActivityWater Conservation ActivityEarth's Spheres ActivityWho is this resource for?Classroom TeachersHomeschool ParentsHomeschool Co-op TeachersChristian School TeachersEnrichment TeachersSpecial Education TeachersHere are the details of each
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Roads to Rome: Classroom Simulation
Transform your classroom into an Ancient Roman town! Students form groups in order to establish and develop their own town, connected to the Roman Empire. Each student receives a role which guides their research and learning, as well as individual and team tasks.
This simulation contains fifteen days worth of guided activities, complete with presentation slides and audio. For the final day, students present their town models, chariots, and costumes during the culminating Market Day –– a great t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Earth Day Activities - Easy, Low-Prep, Fun Middle School Science Labs & Reading
Celebrate Earth Day with this collection of LOW-PREP and FUN science activities for middle school students. This resource has everything you need for amazing Earth Day science labs unit! Earth Day Resources Included in this Resource:Solid Waste Management ActivityWater Conservation ActivityEarth's Spheres ActivityWho is this resource for?Classroom TeachersHomeschool ParentsHomeschool Co-op TeachersChristian School TeachersEnrichment TeachersSpecial Education TeachersHere are the details of each
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
The Outsiders by Hinton - Essay Packet and Fairness Debate of Gangs
Are you teaching The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and want an engaging discussion to take place regarding who has a better life - the Socs or the Greasers? Who are the actual "outsiders"? Do you want to also practice or teach persuasive essay writing, in a very structured, fool-proof way? If so, this 14-page lesson plan and writing assignment is for you! ☺ It includes the following:
1. How to set up a debate/simulation/role play in your classroom between the Socs and Greasers, including signs
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6th - 10th
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Eco Footprint Natural Resource Simulation | Human World Geography
Open your students' eyes (and ears!) to the vastly different eco footprints across the planet as they witness the consumption levels of citizens from various nations with this FREE activity. This print-and-go lesson is the perfect way to kick-off off your exploration of this very real topic in your Human Geography, Contemporary World Problems, Environmental Science, or Ecology course!All you need to add are some popcorn kernels! Greatness is creating a meaningful understanding out of abstract nu
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7th - 12th
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Archeology - What's That?
The student activities in the Archeology Unit are divided into several parts. The teacher can decide to use one of them, some of them or all of them. They include an introductory activity where students analyze one artifact we have left behind and use a handout to draw conclusions about the object (materials used to make the artifact, uses of artifact, etc.) Other activities challenge the students to research Archeology, Archeologists and artifacts through computer websites for kids or throug
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6th - 8th
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Succession: Forest Management
Students receive a donation of a fictional forest in which they decide how to divide and manage. The lab introduces concepts of stewardship and accounting, giving an opportunity to experience the business side of science. Color coding of the equations aids in weak students performing the math.A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging from 6th-12th grade. Use as either an introduction or a review of the concept. The experience has built in ENL and special education modifi
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6th - 12th
Juvenile Assault/Battery Lesson, Discussion, and Writing Activity
Bundle - Complete (In-depth/Possible Multi-day) Lesson
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
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7th - 12th
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Biography Day Project
Biography Day is a creative and engaging alternative to traditional biographical research reports. Nonfiction comes to life as students meet heroes of the past and present, synthesize important information, and become them for a day. This download includes guidelines for the teacher, an assignment sheet for students, a sheet to help students organize their notes, probing questions and a scoring rubric. Common Core aligned.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Earth Day Activities 5th 6th 7th Grade: Solid Waste Trash Audit or Survey & Meme
Looking for fun and easy Earth Day Activities? Add this one to your list! This resource includes three engaging activities that will take your students on a journey to become a more environmentally responsible citizen.In the first activity, Students will embark on a research mission to identify local municipality programs that are dedicated to reducing waste through recycling, composting and waste reduction. This activity aims to build awareness and understanding of the programs available within
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Day 2024 Activities 5th Grade to 10th Grade Low-Prep, Fun Science
Digital Christopher Columbus Interactive Investigation
The story of Christopher Columbus is full of controversy! In this engaging, engaging, and digital interactive exploration, the students will become investigative reporters to discover Columbus's voyages' positive (+) and negative (-) effects on those involved. Students can work in jigsaw, cooperative, or solo groups as they put on their thinking caps and use maps to explore the events of Columbus' life and voyages. This digital interactive also explores the perspective and life of the Taino Nati
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Christopher Columbus Interactive BUNDLE
Earth Day Activities 5th 6th 7th Grade: Water Conservation Science Activity
Looking for fun and easy Earth Day Activities? Add this one to your list! This water conservation activity is the perfect tool to teach students about the importance of conserving our most precious resource: water. This interactive and engaging lesson plan is designed to provide a fun and memorable learning experience for students, using just water as a model to demonstrate how water is distributed throughout the earth.This resource includes an activity that involves measuring out specific amoun
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Earth Day 2024 Activities 5th Grade to 10th Grade Low-Prep, Fun Science
Food Web: Weaving a Web
Students become a part of a FOOD WEB in this simulation using a series of FOOD CHAINS. Students work together as a whole class and build a FOOD WEB using rope/string. Once the web is built, students can easily see the interconnected nature of life. Teacher prompts to kill off certain organisms, having students drop their string and all attachments lead to deeper understanding of environmental impacts. Students then take that knowledge and draw the FOOD WEB on their worksheets using the FOOD CHAI
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6th - 12th
Truffala Tree Grows Magically!
Truffala Tree Grows Magically
When you finish reading The Lorax, there is no guarantee what will happen to that very last seed. But for your students, you can magically bring the tree to grow before their eyes. The basic props are the center of a paper towel roll and some tissue paper. You will need to practice, because the tissue paper is soft and needs a gentle lift. But the kids will be able to end the story with a hopeful dramatic finale.
And the growing tree top can also work with a u
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4th - 6th
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Earth Day Activities 5th 6th 7th Grade: Earth's Spheres (Hydro Litho Atmo Bio)
Looking for fun and easy Earth Day Activities? Add this one to your list! With this experiment, students will investigate how the four spheres of the Earth - the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - interact with one another. Each experimental group will involve changing one sphere, while the other three remain constant. Students will observe how the plants grow in each terrarium over a period of several weeks and make comparisons to draw conclusions about the importance of each
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Day 2024 Activities 5th Grade to 10th Grade Low-Prep, Fun Science
Earth Day Debate Game - Argumentative Writing and Speaking ELA Activity
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students how to write a solid argument paragraph in an innovative manner with a fun Earth Day Game? Is one of your goals to help them be better at argumentative writing and argument building? Would you be interested in tackling environmental problems in a fun argumentative writing and speaking group game? If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away? Think about what a di
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6th - 8th
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Nitrogen Cycle: From Poop to Plants
Students role-play as NITROGEN and cycle through ecosystem. Students simulate being nitrogen and get an in person experience as to where and how nitrogen makes its way in and out of living things.A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging from 6th-12th grade. Use as either an introduction or a review of the concept. The experience has built in ENL and special education modifications to allow all learners access to the curriculum (developed with a co-teacher). The experien
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6th - 12th
Harvest: The Mathematics of Sustainability in an Ocean Simulation
This activity is based on Linda Booth Sweeney & Dennis Meadows “Harvest” from The Systems Thing Playbook, a collection of wonderful exercises and simulations for guiding children (and adults) through the process of thinking about how interconnected systems work together. It is a thoroughly wonderful book, and this mathematical investigation would not be possible without it.
The basic idea is this: the students in your class are divided into groups, each of which represents a fishing boat. E
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3rd - 7th
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Personal Narrative: Blueprinting Places and Memories
This assignment allows students to draw, label, and reflect on a special place. I used this with HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, but it could be used for many literary works. This assignment can result in a personal narrative, an expository piece, or a persuasive piece (especially helpful for the STAAR EOC). My students wrote some amazing essays based on their blueprinting. I have seen this used in adult writing workshops; it is a powerful tool. Enjoy!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Water Cycle: Gonna make you Jump Jump
Students role-play as WATER and cycle through the ecosystem. Students simulate being water and get an in person experience as to where and how water makes its way in and out of living things. My favorite quote from the experience is when a student said, "I feel bad for water. Having to move around so much." Nothing beats having to physically be the molecules.A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging from 6th-12th grade. Use as either an introduction or a review of the co
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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