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Middle school archaeology worksheets for Google Apps
Types of Fossils Lesson with Google Slides, Notes, Worksheet, and Answer Key
This lesson explains what a fossil is and explores 4 different types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true form - including how they form with examples of each. This resource includes: a Google Slides lesson about the 4 types of fossilsa notes page (print and digital, color and black line)a worksheet (print an digital, color and black line)an answer keyGo through the Google Slides presentation as students take notes on the included notes page. After the lesson, students use their notes to com
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossils explains: why paleontologists study fossils how fossils are made4 different types of fossils: mold fossil, cast fossil, trace fossil, and true form fossilThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show th
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
The Land Bridge Beringia Reading Comprehension Passage and Map Activity
In this activity, students complete a short reading passage about the Bering Land Bridge (also called Beringia) to learn how Native Americans crossed from Russia to Alaska to settle in the Americas during the last Ice Age. This lesson also includes a map coloring activity that examines how the water level in the oceans dropped during Ice Age, revealing land that formed a bridge the earliest people could walk across. This resource includes: A short reading passage with 5 multiple choice comprehen
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4th - 7th
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Geologic Time Scale Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: NGSS Middle School Earth Science Reading Passages | Printable & Digital
Earth's History Reading Passages| Printable & Digital | Immersive Reader
About this Product• This product includes reading passages with text-based comprehension questions. • Comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking. • Passages can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• Reading passages are standalone resources - no textbooks required! • Reading passages align with my interactive notebook chapters.• Answer key included.Important Notes:• Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's History Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Index Fossils Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: NGSS Middle School Earth Science Reading Passages | Printable & Digital
Relative Dating Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: NGSS Middle School Earth Science Reading Passages | Printable & Digital
Studying Climate with Ice Cores Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Absolute Dating (Radiocarbon Dating) Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: NGSS Middle School Earth Science Reading Passages | Printable & Digital
Mass Extinctions Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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History of Life on Earth Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Types of Fossils Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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The Croods Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2013)
The Croods Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2013) challenges students to analyze characters, their growth and relationships. Think like a director and describe how we know the Croods are discovering for the first time concepts like fire and windows. Explore how and why the Croods start to adopt some of Guy's ideas and perspective on life. Finally, research and compare the Croods and Guy to Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons (anatomically modern humans).Check the preview fil
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4th - 8th
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Worksheet Key: NOVA "Four-Winged Dinosaur"
This is the answer key for a worksheet that goes with the 1-hour NOVA documentary "The Four-Winged Dinosaur." This 2008 documentary is a bit dated, but still does a great job showing the process scientists use to analyze a new dinosaur fossil and what it means for the origin of flight in birds. If you're doing a unit on genetics and/or evolution, this is a solid choice. I recommend using this documentary as part of a larger unit on transitional fossils.This product includes:- The answer key for
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6th - 12th
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MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Lesson Bundle: NOVA "Four-Winged Dinosaur"
Earth's History Homework | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This product includes assignments designed to be completed in 15 to 20 minutes. • Homework worksheets align with my interactive notebook chapters.• Answer key included. Important Notes:• Download FREE Daily Homework assignments to learn more about my homework resources• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum***************************************************************************************************
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4th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's History Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Worksheet: NOVA "Four-Winged Dinosaur"
This is a worksheet for use with the 1-hour NOVA documentary "The Four-Winged Dinosaur." This 2008 documentary is a bit dated, but still does a great job showing the process scientists use to analyze a new dinosaur fossil and what it means for the origin of flight in birds. If you're doing a unit on genetics and/or evolution, this is a solid choice. I recommend using this documentary as part of a larger unit on transitional fossils.This product includes:- A 14 question worksheet.NOTE: The video
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Lesson Bundle: NOVA "Four-Winged Dinosaur"
Studying Climate with Tree Rings Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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Bill Nye | S04E11 - Archaeology Video Guide Worksheet
Share the brilliance of Bill Nye The Science Guy with your students! This short video guide for S04E11 is a supplemental resource to help students learn about archaeology. Identify and define key terms such as Archaeology, Artifact, and Radiocarbon Dating. Engage in a hands-on experiment to simulate the process of reconstructing broken pottery, understanding the meticulous work of archaeologists in piecing together history. Discover the significance of artifacts and ancient tools in revealing th
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Bill Nye Season 4 | Full Series Bundle | 20 Episodes | SAVE 25%
Relative & Absolute Dating (Radioactive Decay)
A great intro to learn the difference between relative and absolute dating! This assignment is flexible- it works both on paper and digitally, but you will need access to internet. Within this lesson, students will: Get to play a fun game to introduce them to relative datingExplore the Principles of Geology with visuals and practice examples Learn what radioactive decay is through a short YouTube videoComplete a few practice problems for half-lives & a challenging relative dating example tha
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6th - 9th
Early Earth (Precambrian) Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This is a SINGLE, nonfiction reading passage with text-based comprehension questions.• Five comprehension questions probe lower, mid and higher order thinking.• The passage can be used for close reading, one-on-one intervention, homework or sub work.• The passage can be used as a "prelab" to introduce students to the topic(s) of a SNAPs lab.• Answer key included.**Download FREE Reading Passages to learn more about my reading passages**Important Note:This reading passage is fr
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4th - 9th
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NOVA: Decoding the Great Pyramid Video Questions Worksheet, Google Doc
NOVA: Decoding the Great Pyramid describes the exciting new discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the Great Pyramid of Khufu and how it was built. Misconceptions of ancient Egypt, that a tyrannical pharaoh Khufu employed an army of slaves, have not been supported by recent discoveries. The video also presents the discovery of papyrus documents from some of the original pyramid builders, and a possible new chamber in the pyramid that was discovered in 2017. The Google Doc consists of 61
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8th - 12th
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![Preview of Petra: Lost City of Stone [PBS NOVA]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Petra-Lost-City-of-Stone-PBS-NOVA--10039460-1692474643/750f-10039460-1.jpg)
Petra: Lost City of Stone [PBS NOVA]
Questions to accompany Petra: Lost City of Stone, PBS NOVA season 42, episode 5. The video is available through PBS, iTunes, and Amazon Prime. At the time of publication, it also streams on YouTube. [YouTube link embedded in episode title on Google Docs files.] Not sure how long PBS will keep the YouTube post active.PETRA: LOST CITY OF STONE (51 questions)More than 2,000 years ago, the thriving city of Petra rose up in the bone-dry desert of what is now Jordan. An oasis of culture and abundance,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Building Wonders BUNDLE [PBS NOVA]
Easter Egg Lab Middle and High School science How strong is the shell
STEM Here are 3 terrific labs that require NO SETUP Eggs appear to be quite fragile, but they are very strong. Amaze your students to discover how evolution has produced such a wonderful adaption. You can use this lesson for Easter or to teach evolution. This lesson also is great to teach with your genetics unit. Remember dinosaurs laid eggs millions of years ago and the basic principles have not changedMaterialsRaw EggsPaper Towels (just in case) Please view my preview and ask any questionsRe
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8th - 10th
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Tenochtitlan amazing A.I. photographs by Thomas Kole- Middle School activity
Combining research, interviews with experts, and AI technology, Thomas Kole has created an amazing website which presents the Aztec capital in a new way: via AI generated photographs. These will bring Tenochtitlan to life for your students- check it out here. The work is impeccable, and historically accurate.This middle school leveled activity provides challenging and vocabulary appropriate questions for each set of images and a possible extension activity that could be used for discussion, re
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5th - 8th
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