Critical thinking Common Core RST.6-8.3 resources

CCSS:

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The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate

Created by

Astronomy, Basic Principles, Critical Thinking

This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades. Key Terms Include - Gas Giants - Jupiter's Great Red Spot - Saturn's Rin

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

Critical Thinking, Other (Science), Problem Solving

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CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS

Created by

SCIENCEWORX

This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 11th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

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NGSS:

HS-ETS1-2

, HS-ETS1-3

, HS-ETS1-1

Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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NEW Comprehensive Science Fair Packet

Created by

Yoda Best Teacher

This packet includes the following information:-Guidelines for a Highly Effective Science Fair.-Safety Procedures as recommended by ISTE.-Task Timeline (11 weeks + 1 If you do a special competition)-Explanation of a Model versus a Scientific Experiment-Differences between Science Fair and Engineering Design Process-In Depth Details of How to Design and Plan an Experiment-Graphics for Bar chart, Line chart, Pie charts + How to setup Data Tables-Student Proposal Plan → Guardian sign sheet-A 4 Assi

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, General Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, RST.6-8.3

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps

Created by

MINDmap MATH

QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson. If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you. This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson. ------------My Blog:---- - Come and See at https://mindmapmath.blogspot.com -----------MIND MAPPING

Subjects:

Back to School, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

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STEM LESSON- Rube Goldberg Machine

Created by

MissMandM

This is Google Slides/PowerPoint STEM Lesson that can be used all at once or as a series of lessons. This Lesson explains the learning intention as WALT (We Are Learning To).This Lesson uses the LAUNCH cycle for STEM and design. There are 6 video examples of a Rube Goldeberg Machine (including some from films to engage students) and a series of questions for teachers to prompt students thinking. There is also a link to a reading about Rube Goldberg Machines that could be used as a reading compre

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Science

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Forensics, General Science

CCSS:

4.MD.A.2

, RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.9

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

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Forensics in the Classroom: A Unit for Middle Schools

Created by

Doc P-J

This printable unit includes Teacher notes, printable Information cards for centers, and printable student sheets so they can build a Case File as the work. Also included is a complete shopping list for materials, as well as supplementary activities to take forensics into your language and drama curriculum. Students will use inquiry skills to explore real forensic techniques, working collaboratively to solve a fictional crime.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

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Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+

Created by

Critical Thinking, Reading, Social Studies - History

A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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STRANGE CONCOCTION - A DESIGN BRIEF

Created by

SCIENCEWORX

This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d

Subjects:

Chemistry, Critical Thinking, Forensics

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

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NGSS:

MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs

Water and Nitrogen Cycle Lesson

Created by

Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences, Environment

This power point goes over the water cycle and defines terms such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It also has plenty of diagrams and goes through the passage a drop of water would take through the water cycle. The second part of this power point goes through the Nitrogen Cycle as it starts though the air, is consumed by bacteria, and enters the plant life. There is also plenty of diagrams and pictures to help the younger audiences. The terms included in this presentation are:

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Developing Critical Thinking through Science Book 2 (Grades 4-8)

Created by

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Science

313-page printable ebook of easy-to-use activities to teach physical science and develop scientific thinking for grades 4-8! The fun, hands-on physical science lessons/experiments in this book teach science principles found in state and national science standards. Students also learn and practice critical thinking through the application of the scientific method of investigation. Each activity is a 10- to 30-minute guided experiment in which students are prompted to verbalize their step-by-step

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF

Created by

SCIENCEWORX

This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu

Subjects:

Algebra, Critical Thinking, Forensics

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

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NGSS:

HS-ETS1-2

, HS-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs

Design Thinking Lesson Plan

Created by

Smart Teachers Academy

The "Design Thinking" lesson plan is designed to provide middle school students with a fundamental understanding of Design thinking, its applications, and hands-on experience in applying design thinking of problem solving . This engaging and interactive series of lessons will introduce students to Design Thinking, fostering their creativity, problem-solving skills, and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Critical Thinking, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th, Adult Education

Types:

Lectures, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

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NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

Food Chains and Energy Cycles Lesson

Created by

Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences, Environment

This Power Point goes over the energy cycle in ecosystems. It defines producers, photosynthesis, consumers, decomposers, food webs, food chains. It also contains examples of those items to help the students comprehend the definitions. I have successfully used this from third grade students and even up to some post-secondary course. This resource includes and explains the terms: photosynthesis producers consumers decomposers herbivores carnivores omnivores scavengers food chain food web Both

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Daily Mind Builders: Science eBook - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+

Created by

Critical Thinking, Reading, Science

A 145-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing science-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential sk

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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Animal Adaptations Lesson

Created by

Biology, Critical Thinking, Environment

This is a Microsoft Office 2013 power point that goes over why animals have different adaptations. I have used this for grades 4th through 9th depending on the science level of the students. This makes a great introduction in a biology course. The terms covered in this presentation are: adaptations niche competition predation symbiosis mutualism commensalism parasitism Both the presentation and the work page can be found within the zip file. There is an answer key attached at the end of the

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS: