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8th grade science homework for Easel Activities
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading.The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Kinetic & Potential Energy Practice Worksheets
Review Kinetic and Potential Energy with this easy to use and check worksheet covering identifying points and solving equations. This resource includes 5 pages of student practice. 3 pages where students identify points (highest amount of kinetic energy, potential energy is decreasing, etc.)2 pages where students will solve using the kinetic and potential energy equationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It pr
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation
Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practiceStudents will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the co
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonding and Covalent Bonding Activities and Worksheets
This download contains a 25 page STUDENT WORKBOOK! It's a book. You can highlight. There are notes. You can draw. There is practice (LOTS of practice!) There are explanations, examples, activities, a project, review, and everything you EVER wanted when teaching chemical bonds in physical science! Please, PLEASE see the preview. It shows almost all student pages of the workbook. The workbook includes:1. Overview of bonding, why it occurs, how it occurs, types of bonds2. What is a chemical formula
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Elements of the Periodic Table Worksheet
Simple but effective periodic table of the elements worksheet for supporting NGSS MS-PS1-1! Great for those days you need students to get extra practice or for a sub plan. Students get much more fluent at using the table with this assignment!⭐ Find this at a big discount in our COMPLETE PERIODIC TABLE UNIT! ⭐This is a TIME-CONSUMING print-and-go worksheet designed to help familiarize students with using the Periodic Table and get them finding information a little bit quicker. They practice fi
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Physical Science Worksheet Bundle Set
Calculating Density | Solving for D=m/v Formula Practice, Maze & Word Search
Students will enjoy calculating density with EzPz Science Formulas. These density formula problems have students solving equations for density, mass and volume in a fun and engaging way! A perfect review for state testing! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go!Includes 3 student pages - Fun maze with 6 density word problems to solve- Word search with density key words (students must answer clues to get key words) - Solving for density, mass and vo
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5th - 8th
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Independent and Dependent Variable Practice with Scientific Questions Worksheets
Practice independent and dependent variables with these two worksheets. Each worksheet has six scientific questions. Students identify the independent and dependent variables within those scientific questions. Both of the two worksheets have the SAME scientific questions and variables. The difference between the two worksheets is that the first one is meant to only practice identifying variables. The second worksheet instructs students to write hypotheses after identifying the variables. Use the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Hypotheses and Variables Worksheets for the Scientific Method Big BUNDLE
STEM Career Word Search Puzzle Exploration Vocabulary Activity Science Worksheet
#WordSearch Let your students flex their minds with this stem career word search puzzle and help improve their knowledge and vocabulary! After finding all the words, your students can uncover the secret message by writing the unused letters on the blank spaces. They need to start from the underlined letter and move from left to right through each row, going down.The words are hidden in various directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up or down, diagonally up, down or backward.
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7th - 10th
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Climate Change Worksheet Global Warming Graphs NGSS MS-ESS3-5 HS-ESS3-5
Critical thinking required! Students analyze and compare 6 graphs related to climate change and complete a Claims-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) grid. ⭐Get this activity at a steep discount in our Climate Change Activities Bundle!For a more involved activity where STUDENTS MAKE CLIMATE GRAPHS, CLICK HERE. In this activity, students will:Analyze 6 graphs related to climate change.Answer questions pertaining to the information in the graphs, including making correlations between graphs.Complete a Clai
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Protein Synthesis Practice - Transcription and Translation
Give your students more experience with transcription and translation with this challenge. Each set of questions starts students with a different step in the protein synthesis process, and students will show their understanding of these processes by finding the missing pieces in each situation. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It comprehensively covers the topics mentioned, and provides opportunities for stud
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Monohybrid Cross Punnett Square Genetics Coloring Worksheet Set with Monsters
This resource comes with three worksheets involving monohybrid crosses. In order to successfully complete these worksheets, students need an understanding of how to solve Punnett squares and know the definitions of dominant, recessive, heterozygous, homozygous, genotype, phenotype and purebred. Read below for more details about each worksheet.--Worksheet 1: Students read descriptions and solve Punnett squares to identify each monster’s genotype and phenotype. Then they color the monsters accordi
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
States of Matter Assessment - CER Writing Prompt
Students will complete a one-page claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) writeup where they will answer the following writing prompt: "A block of ice is placed in a frying pan and heated until it reaches boiling (100 degrees Celsius). What three states of matter occur during this experiment? Justify your answer with molecular diagrams and a written explanation."This assessment requires students to think beyond the "just because" answer and include evidence (molecular diagrams) and reasoning to back up
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Plate Tectonics Activity: Reading Tectonic Maps Worksheets
Reading Plate Tectonics Maps: This resource was created to help middle school students gain confidence and comfort in reading and dissecting plate tectonic maps. There are three separate maps with questions. Each handout has an answer key. With each map, students are asked to count the number of plates, find plates, decipher direction, speed, or identify land features created by tectonic movement. Use these for classwork, homework, or leave with a sub. This is a print-and-go resource. Please see
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Rock Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Identifying Variables Scientific Method Worksheet PRINT AND DIGITAL
Middle school students practice identifying independent and dependent variables in 9 different experiments, a few of which are a little humorous. Includes PDF and GOOGLE versions! ⭐ Save 50% on this resource in our Scientific Method Unit! ⭐In this worksheet, students will:READ a passage about a simple experiment.IDENTIFY the independent and dependent variables. Teacher Notes:This is great as a print-and-go nature of science homework assignment!INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note: This resource is
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Worksheet and Scientific Method Activity UNIT
Cell Organelles Project 3D Model Plant or Animal Cell Activity
Clear, straightforward instructions lead to great projects. Students make a model of a cell using only "stuff" they already have at home - they don't have to buy anything!Related NGSS Standards: MS-LS1-1 and MS-LS1-2NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Developing and using models Student Sheet Contains:Easy-to-follow instructionsClear grading criteria and rubricSuggestions for building materials kids can find around their house Teacher Notes:Please note: this resource is not editable.You
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle
NGSS Weather Worksheet Review with Weather Maps Middle School
4 CONTENT-DENSE PAGES - 42 question standards-based weather worksheet for homework, test prep, or class review! This worksheet includes weather maps to analyze, prior standardized test questions from various tests, and multiple-choice questions that require a bit more analysis than a typical matching or vocabulary worksheet. Covers NGSS MS-ESS2-5. ⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Topics covered include:Reading a weather mapCold/warm frontsAir pressureWea
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4
Convection Currents - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #4 Elemental Messages
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about atomic numbers and chemical symbols with a little 'elemental spelling' added to the mix! Given the atomic number, students record the chemical symbol and spell out a hidden message.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be com
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5th - 10th
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Story Motion Graphs - Distance-Time Graph Writing Activity
This writing activity will allow you to see how well students can interpret a distance-time graph, and let them use their imaginations as well.
Each section of the graph is labeled with a letter. In the table below, students can create an outline for their story that matches the motion graphed above. Then, they can write their final draft on a clean sheet. Even better: there is an advanced version for your higher-level thinkers. They must label the axis with units that match their story.
The
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5th - 8th
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Carrying Capacity Worksheet. Population ecology worksheet.
Students will: Analyze graphs and data to determine the carrying capacity, limiting factors, and interactions for 3 species (deer, wolves, and grasses) in a wildlife reserve. Predict how human interaction could change the ecosystem.Includes a printable PDF, editable PPTX file, and Google Slides link. >>>This is part of a larger Ecology Bundle. Save 30%. Check it out HERE<<<Examine the trophic levels of the system and predict how each species may impact the other. This could
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Bundle
Classification of Matter Worksheet Elements Compounds Mixtures
3-page classifying matter worksheet: Classify elements, compounds, and mixtures review. This middle school activity was designed as an overall review for a unit on elements, compounds, and mixtures. Includes both PDF and Google Slides versions!⭐ Find this activity in our COMPLETE CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER UNIT!50 Questions cover the topics:Smallest unit of elements (atoms) and compounds (molecules)Differences in the characteristics of pure substances and mixturesDistinguishing between diagrams
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Physical Science Worksheet Bundle Set
Properties of Waves Worksheet - PDF and Digital Versions
This worksheet will prepare students to compare and identify the characteristics and interactions of waves. By completing this activity, 9th and 10th grade physical science students will learn how to differentiate wave type including longitudinal and transverse, wave parts including crests, troughs, compressions, rarefactions, and wavelength, and wave interactions including diffraction, reflection, refraction, and interference. Online version also included for distance learning and in class ass
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Waves - Notes, Card Sorts, Problems, Labs, and More!
Codominance, Incomplete Dominance, Blood Types
Extend your unit on inheritance, heredity, and Punnett squares with this ready to use worksheet on co-dominance, incomplete dominance, and blood types. This resource is a perfect follow up to simple Mendelian genetics and monohybrid crosses. This product includes 5 page genetics practice covering co and incomplete dominance plus a short reading passage describing the inheritance types and questions of all levels. 3 pages of this product cover blood types alone, and can be split into two separat
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Punnett Squares - Practice Bundle
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