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5th grade science independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Leopard Gecko Distance Learning Lizard Biology Mini-unit Plan for class pet
Use this collection of worksheets to introduce your students to the leopard gecko. This unit is designed to focus on 10 specific vocabulary words pertaining to the leopard gecko, and presents them in a variety of ways. It also incorporates basic math practice, measurements, gecko body parts, and diurnal vs. nocturnal behavior. It includes:Leopard Gecko reading passageVocabulary matching pageDiurnal/Nocturnal pageBody parts (Blank and filled in)Basic math puzzle pageMath code puzzle page (various
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Evidence for the Big Bang - Independent WebQuest
This lesson is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about the Big Bang theory and the compelling evidence supporting this groundbreaking concept. Through an engaging webquest, students will explore a variety of resources, including short articles, astronaut interviews, and videos, to unravel the secrets of our cosmic origins.In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting journey of discovery, delving into the basic facts surrounding the Big Bang theory. They will explore th
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
ASTRONOMY: THE TRAPPIST 1 SOLAR SYSTEM: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
This is a 26-page independent research book for MG, gifted- talented, and for students that love astronomy. Use it for an astronomy club as well. Use it for students who are absent for a length of time. Use this in lieu of a grade. It is packed with research opportunities, art activities, vocabulary segments, and a quiz. There are essay portions, a word jumble, word search, and mini-biography portions. This book can be graded A, B, C, or D depending upon completeness, evidence of research, a
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
Engineering Career Exploration Webquest (Career In STEM Explorer)
From computers and cars and everything in between, we are surrounded by engineering. Expose your middle and high school students to lucrative careers in engineering, see the diversity of the profession, and understand that engineering connects to many different career fields. This download and go webquest includes 41 questions (table fill-ins and short answer) about careers in engineering. Students will use the Career In STEM Explorer to find career information (salary, summary of career, requir
Grades:
5th - 10th
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JOHNNY TREMAIN:NOVEL STUDY/ACTIVITY BOOK/ W.FREE SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT -SILVER
Dear Staff,This is an independent research book on Johnny Tremain. It is a novel-activity book. There are many diverse tasks in the book: such as quizzes, essays, art segments, literary assignments, and research. Use it for a child who is out for an illness, use it for a graded assignment in lieu of an assessment, as well as a class reading project. There is a free science supplement on the element, silver. It is good to have a cross-curricular activity to relate to the story. Thanks ever so m
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Bear Unit Study | Science Zoology | Reading Comprehension | Writing Prompts
Did you know that a male grizzly bear can weigh up to 600 lbs? Or did you know that polar bears have 3 eyelids to protect their eyes? Learn this and so much more with this 44 page Bear Unit Study. This study covers Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Polar Bears, and Panda Bears. There are informational pages on each type of bear. There are also reading comprehension stories with questions after each story. This study also includes writing prompts, a crossword puzzle, a word search, vocabulary, a colori
Grades:
3rd - 7th
STAAR 5th Grade Science Study Guide (ANWSER KEY & EXPLANATIONS INCLUDED)
Prepare your students with our STAAR study guide! This includes activities, detailed notes on common concepts and practice questions, and an answer key with explanations.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: STAAR 5th Grade Study Guide Bundle
Challenge Project: Human Anatomy
Challenge Projects are designed as differentiated experiences for any student - whether he/she is gifted, high potential, average, underachievers, English language learners, struggling, and/or displaying other special needs. These enrichment units are designed to be chosen by students based upon their interests and strengths.Challenge Projects do not have a set length of study. Rather, each avenue of study should be flexible and determined by the length of time daily that a student is able to de
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Fingerprint Evidence Two Worksheet Bundle!
Worksheet 1: Introduction to Fingerprint EvidenceMake teaching easier with this Introduction to Fingerprints Worksheet! Students will learn key vocabulary as it relates to forensic investigation of fingerprint evidence. All content objectives listed below are covered. Use this assignment as an introduction, reinforcement, or review. Students will complete 49 easy to grade fill in the blank, matching, and multiple choice questions. Teacher answer key is provided!For other great resources to make
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Independent Human Impact on the Environment (Distance Learning + Homeschool)
Work at home independent packet on human impact on the ecosystem (includes packet, video links, readings). Seven stations total. Students can do this completely independently. At least 5+ hours of work (or more depending on the student). For my students, it took more than two weeks. But depending on how much focus/discussions you want to spend on each topic, you can easily stretch this to a one month packet. Adaptable from 5th grade to 12th grade (even beyond).Contains:One main packet containing
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Montessori Work Plan
Montessori work plan. Fill in the boxes to organize each students work for the week. You can add a picture of your specials or field trips to the weekday boxes to inform the students of what is happening that week.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Space Exploration Booklet
This booklet is printable on regular printer paper with settings to print on both sides, flipping on the short side. Booklet spans the decades of modern rocketry starting with Tsiolkovsky and ending the with Space-X Falcon rocket. Space Exploration would not be complete unless you include Robert Goddard, Wernher VonBraun and the Apollo missions! Every page has a coloring picture with interesting facts to fill in with a little research! What a great way to peak their interest in space exploration
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Animal Research Project! Food Web, Chain, Habitat, Ecosystem, Facts Page, Rubric
Dive into our animal research projects with confidence! Packet covers habitats, weather, food chain, food web, facts sheet, life cycle, ecosystem and more!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions - Comprehension Questions and Vocab
This resource includes comprehension questions and vocabulary study for Book 1 of The Nocturnals series, The Mysterious Abduction. It's a great book for a class of animal lovers! Also included is a final assessment and research questions regarding rare animals from around the world.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th, Higher Education
The Hierarchical Organization of Cells - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about the hierarchical organization of cells into tissues, tissues into organs, and organs into organ systems. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: 6th Grade Science NEW TEKS combined with ELAR Activities
Physical & Chemical Changes in Matter - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about physical and chemical changes in matter. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: 6th Grade Science NEW TEKS combined with ELAR Activities
Energy Levels Found in Different Trophic Levels - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about the different energy levels found in different trophic levels found across ecosystems. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: 6th Grade Science NEW TEKS combined with ELAR Activities
Plate Tectonics - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about plate tectonics. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Classification of Living Organisms - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about how living organisms are classified. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: 6th Grade Science NEW TEKS combined with ELAR Activities
The Taxonomic System - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about how the taxonomic system began and its impacts in science today. It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
Grades:
5th - 9th
What Evidence Supports That The Earth Has Changed Over Time? - ELAR/Science
This contains an article about how the Earth has changed over time due to rock strata, fossils, and the Law of Superposition . It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Outer Space & Its Characteristics - ELAR/Science Resource
This contains an article about outer space and its characteristics . It includes vocabulary practice, an on-level article, main idea practice, multiple choice questions, short answer questions (perfect to use the RACE strategy with), and open-ended questions. This goes with NEW 7th Grade Science TEKS.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Weather Activity Matrix and Other Classroom printables
Weather Activity Matrix and Other Classroom printables.Activity Matrix - 15 independent activities for student to complete. Could be used as classwork or assigned for homework activities.Weather Comprehension and QuestionsWeather Wordsearch and vocabulary workResources sheets: Compare and Contrast, Blank wordsearch template, Daily Weather Journal and Short story template.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Editable Choice Boards
This is an editable document so make it work for you.On 4/3/2020 I added 3 blank choice boards (different sizes) to the end of the packet. These simple boards are great to help students choose which activities they would like to complete within a given amount of time.The way I use it in my classroom:1) I make copies of the work that the students need to complete2) I label 4 different baskets and put one set of copies in each basket so that it matches the choice board 3) Items with * are activiti
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
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