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6th grade science independent work packet pdfs
Solar System and Planets Reading Passages | The Solar System Worksheets
This Solar System and Planets Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete reading and science unit in your classroom. Differentiated reading passages, writing activities, no prep worksheets, and coloring pages are at the heart of this one-stop resource for learning about each planet!Please click the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included in this loaded resource!If you have never used Close Reading or even if you are already a pro, this 110+ page packet truly is for you!
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Solar System and Planets Activities Bundle | Solar System Project
Human Body Systems Science Crossword Puzzle Skeletal Digestive Nervous 5th Grade
You will receive one human body systems crossword puzzle packet for your 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade science students to research and review the muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, immune, lymphatic, integumentary, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive system. This human body systems worksheets packet includes:vocabulary word bankword scramblematching definitionscrack the codeword searchcrossword 1A on one pagecrossword 1B on two pagescrossword 2 on one pagean
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5th - 7th
Earth Day ELA Activities Word Search Crossword Environmental Science Worksheets
You will download an Earth Day ELA activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade students to practice environmental science vocabulary words. The fun Earth Day ELA activities include a word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, writing definitions and matching, and crack the code worksheets. You will also receive a bonus crossword puzzle with a different word bank for easy differentiation. These Earth Day ELA activities work well for your environmental science earl
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4th - 6th
8th Grade Science Test Prep NGSS Independent Work and Practice Tests
A no-prep science review packet of (12) four-page practice tests for an NGSS-based 8th grade science test. Each 4-page set contains a mixture of physical science, earth science, and life science questions. The tests are rich with images, graphs and data tables. Upgrade July 2023 - Added two more tests for a new total of twelve. No price increase!The format and questions align to NGSS and many 8th grade state standardized science tests including the California Science Test CAST, the Michigan MI-
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6th - 9th
Engineering and STEM Careers Research Project and Activities for Middle School
Teaching students about exciting STEM careers is one of the most important things we can do to inspire our next generation of scientists and engineers! But, what does it mean to have a career in STEM? What are some STEM career examples? You can answer these questions and more with this multi-day research project. Grab all the Engineering resources and save today!In this project, students meet science, reading, and writing standards as they research an engineering career of their choice and creat
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6th - 9th
Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions PDF Bundle 5th-6th Grade
This collection of reading passages are perfect for teachers who want to focus on science, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension articles are highly interesting and have a range of questions that follow.Diagrams and other science graphics help explain what is being discussed.Science Reading Comprehension: This collection of science comprehension lessons are perfect for teachers who want to focus on reading, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension passages and question
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5th - 7th
Real World Robot Research Project for Middle School Robotics and STEM Sub Plans
Why do we need to know about robots? What are robots used for today? What are examples of robots in everyday life? This real-world robot research project will help your middle school students discover answers to these questions and more!Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE! In this engaging project, students meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as they research a real-world robot of their choice. Your students will use assigned web
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6th - 9th
Geology Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Earth Science
This bundle provides several articles on the different topics on geology. The articles include: Fossils, Erosion, Minerals, Rocks, Layers of the Earth, and Water Cycle. There is a bonus file on Rainbows. Each product has an article and comprehension questions (more details below). INCLUDES:-Fossils- 20 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Erosion- 22 Total Questions- Identify and Short Answer-Minerals- 21 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Rocks- 21 Total Questions- Identify
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4th - 6th
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
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3rd - 6th
Introduction to Middle School Science Sub Plans Independent Work Activities
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Introduction to Science independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction to science in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, distri
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6th - 8th
Phases of the Moon Activity Earth Science Crossword Puzzle Worksheet Astronomy
Phases of the Moon Activity: You will download a moon phrases crossword puzzle worksheet packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education earth science students. It also makes a great supplement for an astronomy unit. As a bonus, you will also download a moon phase 8.5"x11" poster that may also be used as an anchor chart.This phases of the moon activity worksheet works well for a science bell ringer, early finishers, morning work, review homework, test prep, or extra vocabulary practi
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4th - 6th
Force & Motion Activities Middle School Science Sub Plans or Independent Work
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Force and Motion independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of Force and Motion in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-hol
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6th - 8th
8th Grade Science Test Prep NGSS Data Tables Graphs, Independent Work Data
A huge collection of 38 science graphing activities from all my middle school science units. Great for 8th grade science test prep review, data analysis, or can be used for your science sub plans and substitute lesson plans. Here is the perfect resource to help your students become experts in graphing! Covers life, earth, and physical science topics. Over 110 pages, the packet is a collection of ready-to-go practice graphing worksheets and data tables sure to help your students master graphing
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6th - 8th
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
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
Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5
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5th - 7th
Nonfiction Passages with Text Features - Ocean Animals - PDF & Digital
Teach nonfiction text features and learn about ocean animals and habitats with these ocean animal reading passages and comprehension questions! Each nonfiction activity will engage your students with fascinating facts about sea life including blue whales, flying fish, sea anemones, and more as they practice identifying and analyzing text features, main idea, author's purpose, and other nonfiction reading skills.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Ease
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Reading Unit - Ocean Animals Reading Passages
Biology Taxonomy Classification of Living Things Worksheet with Easel Activity
Taxonomy Handout and Study Guide for Classification of Living Things. Explains taxonomy (classification of living things) in a simple and easy format that life science students can use as a study guide or reference sheet for their biology or life science notebook. Features a mnemonic device for remembering the order. Includes a study guide worksheet with some basic questions about the classification system, and a practice sheet with key. Great to start out the year and have this ready for back t
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6th - 9th
Middle School Science Sub Plans Science of Sleep & Naps 6th 7th 8th Grades
Add Some Season to Your Science with this Science of Sleep PRINT AND GO Lesson Plan! These Sleep and Nap activities and puzzles teach students the science and importance of sleep and naps in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre-holiday, district testing days, fun Fridays, or a teacher
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Seasonal Science Sub Plans for Middle School 6th, 7th, 8th Grades Bundle
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle Grade 5-6
This physical science reading bundle is an excellent way to practice comprehension passages in your class. No prep science with full answer keys included, comprehension questions have varying difficulties and skills required to answer them.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:The bundle contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that
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5th - 7th
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Motion and Energy Fifth and Sixth Grade
This useful physical science passages pack allows you to assign, check and review reading comprehension with ease. Includes full answer keys and CCSS aligned questions.Numerous science pictures to help explain difficult topics. Give this reading comprehension product a try today!Titles include:Kinetic and Potential Energy, Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Simple Machines 2, Thermal Energy, Sound and Light Energy.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially de
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5th - 7th
Phineas Gage Nonfiction Book Study Guide -- Includes DIGITAL file options!
This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The Table of Contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, and final exam are available as Google Drive™ files. A voc
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6th - 8th
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Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle Activity Worksheet Steps Process 5th Grade
You will download one scientific method crossword puzzle vocabulary worksheet, clues, and word bank for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, ESL, and special education students to research and review key scientific method vocabulary terms. You will also receive 10 writing papers for any use in your science centers or station. They work well for notebook, observation notes, and more.These scientific method worksheets will supplement to your back to school activities in order to prepare for upcom
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5th - 7th
World Map Practice Activities BUNDLE | 11 Continents and Regions | Google
End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! Your classes will think critically with these engaging practice activities. First, they answer geography questions by analyzing various physical & political maps covering 11 different world regions. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. Each world region includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! Students create a map using only absolute & relative locat
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5th - 12th
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Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2024 Science Sub Plans - Middle & High School Activities
Follow up the Solar Eclipse of 2024 with these no-prep activities about solar and lunar eclipses. These print & go worksheets are ideal as an independent work packet or sub plan for your middle or high school students. Your 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade students will love the variety of fun and engaging activities which include crossword puzzles, word search, crack the codes, and reading comprehension passages to support students' learning about why solar and lunar eclipses occur and how these
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6th - 9th
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