High school Halloween astronomy independent work packets

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give

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4th - 12th

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Also included in: Virtual Field Trips for Middle and High Schoolers 8 Great Trips only pay for 5

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mini Unit, Lesson Plan

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Halloween, Informational Text, Literature

This low prep unit for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is the perfect standards-based resource just in time for Halloween. Your middle and high school students explore the legend through a careful process of close reading and thought-provoking activities while taking note of the author's expert narrative techniques.Student Experience: Students will read the short story and follow along with a set of questions. The reading will conclude with an interactive plot chart review ac

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7th - 9th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans

Astronomy Moon Phases Oreo Lab NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Digital Resource Eclipse

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Students love this lab!!! It's inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! It covers NGSS DCI-ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System. The orbits of Earth around the sun and of the moon around Earth, cause observable patterns.What students do:I have the students bring in the Oreos and spoons/knives to class. Or you can spend about $25 on Oreos, which for my class size is 8 cookies per group, with 8 groups per class. Students model what they think the pattern of moon phases are for one

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6th - 10th

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NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

Halloween Lesson "Cemetery Path" & Winchester Mystery

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Informational Text

This paired text lesson would be a great set of Halloween activities for your middle or high school English students on Halloween if you are looking for activities with some rigor and fun! The short story "The Path Through the Cemetery" is paired here with an info text about the Winchester Mystery that touches on related themes with the short story. It's easy prep for you and comes with plenty of options and differentiation. Student Experience: Students will read the short story and dissect i

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8th - 11th

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Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Also included in: Halloween Activities Mini Unit BUNDLE Lesson Plans for English

Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit

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6th - 12th

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Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+

Seasons PowerPoint Earth Moon Sun Tides Guided Notes MS-ESS1-2 3 Digital Print

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Astronomy, English Language Arts, Physical Science

This isn’t your ordinary PowerPoint! I include 65 slides with over 20 different concepts and many images, links to YouTube, Guided Notes with room to draw abstract astronomy concepts and I also provide questions with a key. ALL EDITABLE! You can use this for direct instruction or use it to flip the classroom. It’s great for SPED and ELL students. AND, it's Google ready!Click here and save over 40% by buying my Astronomy and Waves Bundle that has all my astronomy resources.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES

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Grades:

6th - 11th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Independent Work Packet

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

Big Bang Theory Evidence NGSS MS-ESS1-2 MS-ESS1-2 Includes Spanish

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This resource is engaging, low maintenance, no prep, NGSS aligned, hard copies or virtual! By the end of this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of The Big Bang Theory. AND! It includes a Spanish version for your ESL/ELL/Newcomer students!This activity can be completely student centered with zero direct instruction from you which takes students 50-90 minutes depending on ability level. Or, you can do the expanding universe balloon model yourself as a demo and embed lots

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6th - 12th

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The Language of Educational Art

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.4

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, HS-ESS1-3

, MS-PS4-1

, HS-ESS1-1

, HS-ESS1-2

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Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

Horror Writing Workshop – ELA – Genre Creative Writing Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics PPT

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Interested in teaching students how to write a spooky horror story? Looking for the perfect creative writing unit to engage all learners? This no-prep horror and suspense creative writing unit will guide you from start to finish, comprehensively facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of frightening and suspenseful narratives.An ideal fall creative writing unit, this 22-page and 14-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Horror Writing Workshop"

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Handouts, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Creative Writing Workshops BUNDLE – Secondary ELA – 6 Genres w/ CCSS Rubrics

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Complete Unit (Print + DIGITAL)

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My Reading Resources

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is known as one of America’s first short stories. This classic story by Washington Irving is still loved today, 200 years after it was first published. Great story for Halloween!This complete unit was written by My Reading Resources, and it focuses on vocabulary. The unit includes: Student Packet - 18 pages of short answer questions, multiple choice, and writing prompts designed to address many CCSS for grades 6-12 (digital option)Vocabulary cards with several game

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

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6th - 10th

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Assessment, Independent Work Packet

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RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.10

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The Raven Poetry Analysis | Poem Close Reading

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Chomping at the Lit

This resource includes a copy of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe and 26 close reading questions. The analysis includes an in-depth look at academic vocabulary, poetic devices, and literary elements in the poem. (An answer key is also provided.)Poetic and Literary Devices Covered in this Activity:allusionalliterationsymbolismrhyme schemerepetitionmoodtoneimagerygothic literaturethemeYou May Also Like!The Tell-Tale Heart Digital Escape RoomIntroduction to Gothic Literature

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Halloween, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

8th - 12th

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Halloween, Literature, Short Stories

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RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.9-10.1

, RL.9-10.2

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Also included in: High School Poetry Unit | 4 Weeks | Poetry Bundle | Analyzing & Writing Poems

The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft — Gothic Short Story Reading Questions & Activity

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Chomping at the Lit

"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft is a Gothic Short Story perfect for any short story unit! It is a creepy, grotesque tale which encompasses an unreliable, lonely narrator; it pairs wonderfully with any of Edgar Allan Poe's infamous tales or Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.In this product you will receive:-A before reading anticipation guide -Academic vocabulary with answers-Powerpoint presentation to teach vocabulary and brief author bio-Reading comprehension questions and answer keys. Questio

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

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RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.5

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Also included in: Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity

Halloween Word Search — October Fun Brain Teasers and Puzzles, Early Finishers

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Chomping at the Lit

This fun and engaging packet of Halloween Brain Teasers and Puzzles is perfect for the spooky season of October!Included in this resource is a GUESS THAT MOVIE trivia game with word clues to assist in determining each scary movie. Secondly, students will complete a vertical word puzzle that poses a question (students fill in words based off of Halloween). Thirdly, students will complete a maze to track specific letters that spell out a fun saying about October. Next, students will complete a cro

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For All Subject Areas, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Games, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: Holiday Word Search | Holiday Activities Bundle

The Monkey's Paw Pre-Reading Stations - Foreshadowing, Theme, Setting

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New Age ELA

Perfect for team-based learning in stations / small groups. I designed this product to be used prior to teaching Edgar Allan Poe. This resource will benefit readers who plan on tackling The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. An excellent choice for teaching Theme, Foreshadowing, Setting, and more.Teachers love having the ability to move around the room and engage one-on-one. This resource is perfect for that. You can roam and assist while students work in teams or small groups to complete Challenges a

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 9th

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Workbooks, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.4

, RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

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Also included in: Middle School Short Story STATIONS / CENTERS MEGA BUNDLE - 6th, 7th, 8th

Earth Tilt Sun Patterns Seasons Project Based Assessment NGSS MS-ESS1-1

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Don't be intimidated by "Stop Motion"! I've never made one, but students use the free app and they figure out how to make amazing movies every year! Students will be engaged, excited and students will have a deep understanding of why we have seasons on earth! There’s no better way to hit the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models than making a movie! This NGSS three dimensional resource covers the Performance Expectation “Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun sys

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6th - 12th

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NGSS:

HS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

The Role of Gravity in the Universe Reading Articles and Worksheets MS-ESS1-2

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Flying Colors Science

Four separate lessons teach students about the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. Students will learn about the effects of gravity in the universe and our solar system and how gravity and inertia balance to create the orbit of planets and moons. Plus, a lesson about the gravity in black holes!⭐ Get this set at a HUGE discount in our done-for-you Gravity Unit!Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!Each lesson includes a 1-page reading with its o

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Graphing

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-4

, MS-PS2-4

, MS-ESS1-2

, HS-ESS1-2

, HS-PS2-4

Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space

Constellations Night Sky Coordinate Graphing Activity - Mystery Picture

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Scienceisfun

Integrate Math and Science with this Graphing the Constellations Activity! Students learn about coordinate graphing and when certain constellations are found in the sky (and WHY)! The constellations are accurately placed for the Summer and Winter sky so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky -so it can even be used as a constellations star map!Included:Informational text reading (3 pages) covering the following topics...What are Constellations?History of Finding P

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Grades:

4th - 9th

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Activities, Independent Work Packet, Centers

Planets of the Solar System Gallery Walk Activity NGSS MS ESS1 1 Worksheet

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Astronomy, Physical Science, Science

This activity is great for a nice quite day in class or a sub plan, the kids get really into it and there’s no prep! Jigsaw activities are a cooperative learning strategy that empowers students to specialize in one aspect of a topic that they eventually use to teach their peers. What Students Do:Students research and compile key facts about their assigned planets to create vibrant flyers.Afterwards, they display their flyers on the classroom walls for a gallery walk. During this session, fellow

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

Poetry Mini Lesson, Walter de la Mare's "The Listeners" Printable and Digital

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Poetry

This "spooktacular" two-day poetry mini lesson for Halloween is excellent if you are looking for a poem and project for your middle or high school students with some rigor and fun. The poem "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare could go easily with a study ballads, sound devices, or figurative language. Silence Has Never Been This Eerie...Student Experience: In this lesson designed for Halloween, students will close read and annotate a poem. Guiding annotations and analysis questions are include

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Grades:

7th - 11th

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Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Also included in: Halloween Activities Mini Unit BUNDLE Lesson Plans for English

Virtual Field Trip to the Solar System Activities for Middle and High School

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Explore out of this World with your middle or high school students in this Space Virtual Field Trip to explore the Solar System! Perfect for any science class, these lessons are ready to go with interactive activities, 360 videos and tours, and lots of ready to go activities and tasks! This resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from explorin

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: Discount Bundle Space Virtual Field Trips Pack for Middle and High Schoolers

History of Halloween Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom

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Ancient History, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Explore the origins of Halloween with your middle school or high school social studies or history class with this October Fall lesson about the History of Halloween and Halloween around the world virtual field trip with TeachWithBri. How a TeachWithBri Field Trip works:Students click the links to explore each siteAs they explore the site they work on guiding digital worksheet pagesStudents will:Watch videos about the history of Halloween and the original Celtic festivalExplore the evolution of H

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Grades:

5th - 12th

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Also included in: Halloween Virtual Field Trip for Google Discount Bundle Middle and High School

History of Halloween Virtual Field Trip for Middle and High School

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Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

This virtual field trip by teachwithbri for the history of Halloween is perfect for middle and high school students to learn the origins and history of Halloween as well as how it is celebrated around the world with history and social studies in this cross-cultural lesson. Students will:Watch videos about the history of Halloween and the original Celtic festivalExplore the evolution of Halloween traditions over time with website readingsLearn the origin story of Jack Skeleton and explore the evo

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6th - 12th

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Also included in: Halloween Virtual Field Trip Discount Bundle for Middle and High School

Northern Lights Activity Electromagnetic Forces Auroras Solar Storms Sunspots

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This engaging, Google Ready, NO PREP resource will wow your students! This resource is great as an introduction, a scaffold, review or sub plan. If you are teaching the NGSS standard PS2.B: Types of Interactions: Electric and magnetic (electromagnetic) forces, this resource is perfect for you! What Students Do:First I show an amazing video about the Northern Lights as the engage to get the student’s attention. Students are asked, “What causes the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Boreal

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Activities, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th

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NGSS:

MS-PS2-3

, HS-ESS1-1

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Integrated Science NGSS Complete Year Labs Activities Assessments Back To School

NGSS Scale History of the Universe HS-ESS1-1 MS-ESS1-3 Activity Includes Spanish

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