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High school earth sciences research for ESL-EFL-ELL
ESL Hero Research Project Paragraph Writing and Oral Presentation
In this week-long project, Beginner to Intermediate ESL students write about and present their heroes. Their hero can be someone in their personal lives, like a family member, someone who is from their country, or someone who is well-known internationally. First, students read a text about Jesse Owens and identify the topic sentence, details, examples and concluding sentence. Students deconstruct the Jesse Owens paragraph in order to help them in writing their own paragraphs. Then, they conduct
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3rd - 11th
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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Pet Rock Research Project
Rock research with a fun twist! Your students will "adopt" a new pet, a rock! As any good pet owner would, your students will be tasked with learning everything they can about their new friend! Worksheets are included that will help guide students' research. For the final product, students are asked to create a poster, paper OR digital, to showcase their new pet rock! At the end of the project, have a pet show-and-tell and let your students teach their classmates all about their pet rocks!Rubric
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4th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Project Bundle
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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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
Careers Exploration Research Project - Building Research Skills - Portfolio
In this career explorations research project, students research a career. They present their findings in a research portfolio: a variety of creative written and artistic projects, including writing a resume. This process develops important research skills like evaluating sources, citing and paraphrasing evidence, and analyzing claims. Students are engaged and excited as they present their results in an alternative to a formal paper.✅ High Engagement Activity✅ Editable and Differentiated✅ Paper o
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6th - 9th
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Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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5th - 9th
Middle School Research Project - Monsters Through Time - (Paper + Digital)
Are you ready for a middle school research project your students actually want to do? Students research and create a digital magazine or PowerPoint about the history of a monster, its representation in literature and pop culture, and potential metaphorical analysis. ✅ A fun research project they'll actually do✅ Plenty of photos to keep their attention✅ Analysis that doesn't feel like workEverything you need for planning and prep:Editable guidelines and rubricsSample projectIdeas for differentiat
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6th - 9th
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Climate Change Research Project - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% Editable using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Most scientists agree that climate change caused by human activity began with the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century. As economies transformed from agriculture to manufacturing, greenhouse gasses began to collect in the atmosphere causing global temperatures to rise. From glaciers melting in the arctic causing
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5th - 9th
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CSI: Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources Activity - Printable Review Game
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up renewable and non-renewable resources! In this activity, students will work in teams to investigate the culprit of six fictional thefts. The criminal has mixed up science and left it disarray. Students must discern fact from fiction to preserve science forever! Teams will work to build a case and present their findings to the court. Hopefully they are convincing enough to win the verdict to catch the criminal.Be the cool teacher :-)In this 2
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: CSI: Science ALL OF THEM - Identify Fake News Printable Review Games
ESL Travel Project Unit - Project Based Learning - ELL Newcomer - NO PREP
Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL newcomers that are FUN? This unit includes enough lessons to last you a whole month! Perfect for after testing and to wrap up your year. Your students will have the chance to research a place they’d like to travel to all while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, listening, research, and much MORE!This resource uses Google slides and is NO PREP.Your Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze textApply k
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: ESL ELL End of Year Project Resource BUNDLE Entering to Expanding
Biomes Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in studying biomes and inspire them to learn how to minimize the effects of Climate Change!In every environment on Earth, living organisms are challenged to develop characteristics that enable them to survive. Because of this, communities of plants and animals with shared traits develop; These communities are called, biomes. Through studying biomes, we can better un
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5th - 10th
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Save an Endangered Species from Climate Change Project - NGSS - Google Doc
This is the Google Doc version! I have specifically re-worked it for distance learning, but it can easily be used in person, too! A PDF version of the original (very similar) is also available in my store.Designed to support NGSS HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.This fun research project includes the following in five pages:-Student instruction sheet-Teacher scoring guide-Virtual Gallery Walk audien
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
Landforms Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.From the swamps of the Mississippi to the canyons of Arizona, landforms come in many different shapes and sizes. Each year, millions of tourists travel around the globe for a chance to view these incredible attractions. For this assignment, students choose a famous landscape to study and create a project to
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5th - 10th
ESL About Me Research Unit - Project Based Learning - Secondary ELL
Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL students that are FUN? Your students will have the chance to research their origin countries and share their culture with the class. NO PREPYour Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze textApply knowledgePractice speaking and listening skills while completing the activitiesWork on developing writing skillsComplete researchHave the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their heritageThis unit is PACKED with activ
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Constellation Research Project
"Constellation Research Project" - an engaging and educational activity for students to explore the mysteries of the night sky.In this task, students will choose one of the 88 constellations to research and create a presentation (either poster or Google Slides presentation) that teaches their peers about their chosen constellation. They will also construct a visual representation of the constellation (can be a 3D model, diorama, mobile, etc) and present their information to the class.The require
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5th - 9th
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Meteorology Webquest
In this webquest, students practice being real-world meteorologists forecasting and interpreting weather maps. They use current weather websites to track current conditions and to predict future conditions. They explore the different types of weather maps meteorologists use to track different aspects of the weather. The webquest allows ample room to individualized student exploration. Students can explore different types of maps of their interest, as well as different places around the world
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6th - 9th
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Climate Zone Travel Brochures
Looking for a fun way to teach the 5 climate zones? This research project features brochures for the following climate zones:✓ Tropical✓ Polar✓ Arid✓ Mediterranean ✓ TemperateThere are 5 brochures templates (one for each climate zone). One set is best for color printing and the other for black and white. Brochures could be assigned for independent work, partner practice, group work, or homework. Students can use safe websites or printed information to complete their brochures. How you assign eac
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3rd - 12th
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ELL Travel Project Unit - Project Based Learning - ESL-- NO PREP *4 WEEKS*
Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your secondary ESL ELL students that are FUN? This unit includes enough lessons to last you a whole month! Perfect for after testing and to wrap up your year. Your students will have the chance to research a place they’d like to travel to all while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, listening, research, and much MORE!This resource uses Google slides and is NO PREP.Your Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze te
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: ESL ELL End of Year Project Resource BUNDLE Entering to Expanding
Thesis Statement
Use this worksheet to help students plan a thesis statement for a research paper. The thesis worksheet guides students to use three main points and meld them together in one sentence for a thesis statement. Effective scaffolding for students with writing accommodations and modifications or first-time writers! These handouts model sentence-by-sentence, paragraph-by-paragraph the basic structure of a five paragraph research paper.Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have pos
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Watershed Webquest
This assignment uses the EPA's How is My Waterway website at https://mywaterway.epa.gov/. Students use the EPA website to research the health of the watershed they live in and the watershed of the location where they would like to move after high school. This product requires no prep and can be used immediately with both electronic and pdf versions provided. I typically use this assignment as a follow up to a class discussion about watersheds, but could also be used as an introductory assignmen
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7th - 12th
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Clark Creative Astronomy -- ALL OF IT + Free Downloads FOR LIFE!
My Astronomy worksheets and activities all in a money saving bundle! You save significant money and time versus purchasing these separately!This set includes all of my Engage Science, Whodunnits, TableTops, CSIs, and Escapes. The price is subject to increases as I add new items. Get it now, at its lowest point!The content is from the following units:Sun, Earth & MoonMilky Way PlanetsSolar SystemLooking for More Science Content?ChemistryBiologyEarth SciencePhysicsYou can download the preview
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3rd - 12th
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Activity
This ready to use renewable and nonrenewable energy sources research project will help your students master energy sources. Each assignment card includes 3 websites students can use right away. The digital version includes live links. The graphic organizer and rubric will help them stay focused. A No Prep! Assign and Go! research project.Includes the following energy sources:RENEWABLEBiomassGeothermalHydropowerSolarWindNONRENEWABLECoalNatural GasPetroleumPropaneUraniumDivide the set and hav
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5th - 9th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
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