8th grade general science graphic organizer pdfs

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS3-5

, MS-PS3-1

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

6 Kingdoms of Life Characteristics (cut and paste) Activity

Created by

Sandy's Science

This is a sorting activity classifying the 6 Kingdoms (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae)Students sort characteristics such as number of cells, how organisms obtain food and type of reproduction. Use this activity in an interactive notebook or as a formative assessment / Exit Ticket.Download includes:PrintStandard - full page with 36 cut & paste tiles, summary question & directionsDifferentiated - ½ page with 12 cut & paste tiles, 2 notebook templates (ch

Subjects:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Atoms Notes | Atom Doodle Notes Atomic Theory Protons Electrons | Cornell Notes

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These scaffolded, no-prep Atoms Cornell Doodle Notes are an introduction to atoms, subatomic particles, basic atomic structure, and reading the Periodic Table. They combine two effective note-taking strategies: Cornell Notes and Doodle Notes! These notes cover the general definition of an atom, depict a very simplified version of the history of the atomic theory, differentiate the subatomic particles proton, neutron and electron, by their charges, masses, and locations within the atom, explain w

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-PS1-1

, MS-PS1-1

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Electromagnetic Waves Spectrum Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell

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These scaffolded Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the background information of electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. These notes depict a model of the interacting electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave. They provide a detailed visual of the 7 main types of electromagnetic waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, the visible light spectrum, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Science

NGSS:

MS-PS4-2

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Newton's 3 Laws of Motions (Great for Science Interactive Notebooks)

Created by

Math in Demand

Included is a wheel foldable on Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Students can construct the foldable as a handheld study tool or glue them into their interactive notebooks. There are two options on how you can print the foldable: (1) blank template or (2) with answer key. If you decide to print the blank template, you can have students fill out the foldable.The foldable states the three laws of motion. It also gives a picture and example for each law.CLICK HERE to check out my science bundle!Conne

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Science Curriculum Bundle

Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Activity Distance Learning

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For this Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Cut and Paste activity, students match 18 pictures representing the properties of matter with their respective definitions (this is in three groups of six so that it's not too overwhelming). Then, they write the definitions for a physical and chemical property and sort the properties into the category that they believe they each belong.Once the students have made their guesses, have the students cut out the property pictures and lead a class di

Subjects:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS1-2

Also included in: Properties of Matter and States of Matter | Middle School Science Unit

Chemical Reactions Doodle Notes | Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions

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This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will teach students the basics of chemical reactions. Emphasis is on helping students understand that during a chemical reaction the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of the reactants (NGSS MS PS1.B). This resource also includes a second page that describes the characteristics of endothermic and exothermic reactions.Included:2 Page Gui

Subjects:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Chemistry Doodle Notes Bundle - Atoms, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions

States of Matter Doodle Notes - Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, Phase Changes

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Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science

This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on states of matter. Students will learn about the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, phases of matter, and phase changes as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully Color

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!

Waves Mechanical Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes

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These scaffolded Mechanical Waves Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used to introduce the basics of mechanical waves, including the concept of a medium, the anatomy and movement of energy through transverse and longitudinal waves, the relationship between the amplitude and energy of a wave, the abbreviations and units for wavelength, frequency, and the wave equation, and how particles move in circular paths as surface waves in the ocean pass through the

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS4-1

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Atoms Doodle Notes - Atomic Structure - Science Interactive Notebooks

Created by

Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science

This resource is a two-page doodle notes sheet that focuses on atoms. Students will learn concepts such as the history and structure of atoms as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-BlankThis version offers the most structure for students.2 Page Blank Doodle Notes — Blank Graphic OrganizerThis blank template is ideal for teachers who prefer less structure.Teacher Key — Low Ink and Fully ColoredGoogle™ Slideshow that aligns with the Guided Fill-in

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Atoms and Atomic Structure Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project

Scientific Method Experimental Design Doodle Notes | Middle School Science

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Basic Principles, General Science, Science

These scaffolded Experimental Design and Scientific Method Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce students to the concepts of writing testable questions, defining manipulated (independent), responding (dependent), and standardizing (constant) variables, as well as controls. The notes stress the importance of making precise and accurate measurements, repeating trials, and taking detailed notes during an experiment. The last page of the notes provides a graphic organizer of the scientific m

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

NGSS Middle School Science Doodle Notes Bundle

Created by

Captivate Science

Doodle notes to help build NGSS vocabulary skills. Use these science notes to parallel your lessons and add visual triggers to improve memory of content. These doodle notes specifically address the NGSS standards for middle school, while providing concrete visuals to support learners of all abilities. Each page specifically notes the Next Generation Science Standard being addressed! This can be used as a bellringer, classwork, assessment prep and can be teacher-led or done independently or in

Subjects:

General Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS2-3

, MS-LS1-7

, MS-ESS3-2

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Photosynthesis vs Cellular Respiration Wheel Foldable

Created by

Math in Demand

Included is a foldable on photosynthesis vs cellular respiration. You can print the foldable with the answers already given or you can print the blank template and have students fill in the answers. This foldable compares photosynthesis and cellular respiration by looking at where it occurs, when it occurs, what is the input, what is the output, what is the energy result, and etc.

Subjects:

Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Science Curriculum Bundle

Cellular Respiration Doodle Notes Activity

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This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that will teach students the basics of cellular respiration. Students will color and analyze a graphic model of a mitochondrion. Emphasis is on understanding that during cellular respiration, glucose molecules combine with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water, which releases energy. The second page of the notes features a diagram that compares photosynthesis to cellular respiration. Included:2 Page Guided Doodle Notes — Fill-in-the-Blank This

Subjects:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Life Science Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Graphic Notes

Created by

Active Brain Science

Middle school students CAN master abstract photosynthesis and cellular respiration equations with these graphic notes. Through a combination of visuals and fill in the blank boxes, this graphic organizer helps kids make connections between the big ideas and the molecules in these important chemical reactions. I saw my students’ understanding jump as soon as we started using these, and the kids relied on them when it came time to interpret complicated lab results from their elodea and fish experi

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Doodle Notes | Middle School Science

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These no-prep, scaffolded Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Cornell Doodle Notes combine two effective note-taking strategies and can be used as part of the input for NGSS Standards MS-PS1-6 (Chemical Reactions: Some chemical reactions release energy, others store energy.), HS-PS1-4-5 (Chemical processes, their rates, and whether or not energy is stored or released can be understood in terms of the collisions of molecules and the rearrangements of atoms into new molecules.) to teach about how

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-PS1-4

, MS-PS1-6

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Metric System Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes

Created by

General Science, Measurement, Science

Introduce or review the Metric System using visuals with these scaffolded Cornell Doodle Notes! The notes begin with a section that shows why the Imperial system is quite silly (especially for science!). Then, they cover that 10 is the ‘magic number’ of the Metric System, the units and abbreviations for mass, length, and volume, the prefixes, a mnemonic device to remember the prefixes, and then an explanation of how to convert between metric units. They also include a Sum It Up page with 30 prac

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Measuring and Metric System Unit | Length Mass Weight Volume | Middle School

Simple Machines - Foldable, Activities, & Quiz

Created by

The Morehouse Magic

Simple Machines - Foldable Activities & Quiz Simple Machine Mini Unit suitable for 4th through 8th grade. Includes: Foldable - color and B&W. I have also included a completed foldable that can be printed for students who struggle with notes. Frayer Model Vocabulary - these templates can be as simple or complex as the ability level of students. I have assembled those 3 per page and they would be awesome included in a science interactive notebook. Cut-N-Paste Activity - Students wil

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Rock Cycle Doodle Notes Activity | Diagram Worksheet

Created by

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Engaging Two-Page Rock Cycle V I S U A L NotesThis resource is a two-page visual notes sheet regarding types of rocks and the rock cycle diagram. Students will learn key information as they complete embedded doodle tasks. Page one includes notes on the three different types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous (focus on the formation and key features). Page two is a rock cycle diagram that students will color-code. Click the preview button to take a closer look.Why Doodle Notes?Doodle

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Activity Bundle - Rock Cycle, Types of Rock, and Minerals

Cell Cycle and Mitosis Activity

Created by

Tamra Young

This download is for a Cell Cycle and Mitosis cut and paste activity. Students will cut, organize, and paste the cell cycle stage names, diagrams, and descriptions onto a table. Three differentiated versions of the cut and paste handout are included. Graphic organizer and interactive notebook template also included. Approximate time needed to complete one activity: 10-20 minutes This download includes 9 pages total: 1 cut & paste table 3 cut & paste differentiated handouts 1

Subjects:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Periodic Table Doodle Notes | Metals Nonmetals | Groups Periods | Cornell Notes

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These scaffolded, no-prep Periodic Table Basics Cornell Doodle Notes are an introduction to the basic layout and parts of The Periodic Table as part of a study of basic chemistry and atoms! These notes cover Mendeleev and the early Periodic Table, the concept of periodicity, how the modern Periodic Table is arranged, periods and groups, metals, nonmetals, and metalloids and their properties, and the names and locations of the element families including the Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, T

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-PS1-1

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

Newton's Laws of Motion Doodle Notes

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These scaffolded Newton's Laws of Motion Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to introduce the concepts of Newton’s First, Second, and Third Law of Motion. They begin with a review of the vocabulary of force and acceleration, as well as a brief introduction to Isaac Newton’s influence on modern day physics. These notes provide a description of each Law of Motion, as well as a clear everyday example of each law and additional information to aid students’ understanding. There is a Sum It Up page inclu

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

Also included in: Physical Science Notes Doodle Notes Middle School Science Cornell Notes

No-Prep Genetic Mutations Project with over 80 DNA Mutations to Research

Created by

Creative Access

You've learned about heredity, DNA, nucleotides, and proteins...it's time to see how this information applies to humans in the real world! This student-directed research project asks students to research a genetic mutation of their choice, learning about the affected genes, identifying traits, effects on health, and more.This resource includes:A list of more than 80 genetic mutations that may be harmful, beneficial, or neutral in nature. Many of the mutations are diseases, but the list also incl

Subjects:

Projects, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

Also included in: Mega Bundle of No-Prep and Low-Prep Secondary Science Sub Plans

Cell Theory Graphic Organizer

Created by

Creativity Meets Cognition

This graphic organizer can be used to introduce or review the Cell Theory with your student. Includes timeline of important discoveries supporting the cell theory and visuals to help students remember the topic. Students can fill in the blanks and color it. I have students then glue it into their science notebook. Enjoy!

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