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8th grade earth sciences Common Core CCRA.W.4 resources
Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Big Bang Theory Evidence NGSS MS-ESS1-2 MS-ESS1-2 Includes Spanish
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS4-1
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Five Earth's Spheres Lesson Plan and Card Sort Activity
This is such an interactive way to engage your students and motivate them to learn about the Earth's Spheres! Inspired by this micro teaching lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTObLjp6X8QI have used this activity with my high school biology and environmental science classes. It helps refresh the earth's spheres within the earth's systems lesson of the ecology unit! They LOVE it!I had the necessity to create these because our book teaches about the Cryosphere as the fifth sphere on Earth.Th
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Grades:
1st - 11th
Fossil Record Research Project and CER for Middle School Life Science - MS-LS4-1
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your middle school students about the fossil record? Let them solve a mystery! In this fossil record research project, your students will learn about fossilized whale remains discovered in a Chilean desert. Then they will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why marine fossils are sometimes found in the desert.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Distance Learning Claim Evidence Reasoning Plate Tectonics Pangaea Digital
With this product, students will understand the science behind Plate Tectonics and evidence provided by the author claiming that parts of North America were once attached to Australia by reading an article and filling in a Claim Evidence Reasoning Chart/Graphic Organizer. This resource is now Distance Learning optional! You get a link to make a virtual copy for Google Classroom!The article has the following concepts:Plate TectonicsContinental platesFormation of landforms Super Continent PangaeaS
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice Reading CER Digital NGSS California Wildfires
With this product students will understand the science behind the weather that causes wildfires by reading an article and filling in a Claim Evidence Reasoning Chart/Graphic Organizer. Students will use evidence in the article that unique weather conditions in California create devastating conditions for wildfires that support the claim of the author.This resource is now Distance Learning optional! You get a link to make a virtual copy for Google Classroom!This is great for a current event, sub
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Human Impacts NGSS MS-ESS3 Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)
NGSS Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) Kilauea Volcano Eruption Earthquakes
Students learn about the Volcano Kilauea through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasoning" se
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Grades:
5th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity │ 50 Fact-Checking Animal Questions
This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest activity on fascinating animal facts is valuable for educators looking to enhance their science lesson plans, teach fact-checking, encourage critical thinking, or keep students busy :). These prompts provide a series of thought-provoking questions about animals that will challenge students to research and learn about the fascinating world of wildlife. WHAT WILL YOUR STUDENTS LEARN?With various topics covered, from the characteristics of different species to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
Arkansas History: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen?
This unit is an argumentative inquiry into the creation of the Buffalo National River. Students will learn about the benefits of establishing the Buffalo River as a national river and the costs to the people who were displaced as a result of its creation. For the final product students will write an argumentative claim supported with evidence and explanation answering the question: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen? Unit activities and resources include video links with questions and answer
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6th - 9th
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E2E Fat Bear Week Propaganda: 1-Week Unit Logical Fallacies Persuasive Appeals
Introducing E2E's Fat Bear Week Propaganda Project – an engaging and educational journey into the world of persuasive appeals and logical fallacies, wrapped in the lovable charm of fat bears. Say goodbye to mundane lessons and hello to a week of laughter, learning, and memorable experiences for your students.Why Choose E2E's Fat Bear Week Propaganda Project? Fat Bears and Fun Learning:Kids (and adults) adore fat bears, and we've made learning about persuasive appeals and logical fallacies as del
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Climate Change Informational Text Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
These 5 mini lessons are complete digital lessons with no-prep activities using Google Slides. The lesson activities include video instruction, informational text article, close reading, comprehension, and writing a summarizing paragraph. The lessons have accommodations built right into the activities and the videos will engage reluctant readers. Great lessons and activities for Earth Day!Topics in the bundle include: Carbon footprint, Climate change, Green cities, Greenhouse gases, and Global w
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6th - 9th
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STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Research Project Based Learning Ocean Coastal Presentations with Report Writing
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Natural Science, Marine Sea Life, Ocean Tides, Waves, and Coastal StudiesEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Geography/ Earth Sciences Rock Identification Lab
An interactive rock identification lab which meets grade 9 geography and grade 8 science curriculum expectations. Students will explore and identify rock types in groups for 3-4 classes.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Research Project Based Learning Fungi Mushroom and Presentation Report Templates
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Science, Biology and Natural FaunaEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and Picture PlacementsVariety of Exclusive
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Carbon Footprint Informational Text Reading Passage and Activities
This mini lesson is a complete digital lesson with no-prep activities using Google Slides. The lesson activities include video instruction, informational text article, close reading, comprehension, and writing a summarizing paragraph. The lesson has accommodations built right into the activities and the videos will engage reluctant readers. Great for Earth Day!Each lesson includes:preview of lesson activities short video lesson with key words previewedshort informational text reading passage wit
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Climate Change Informational Text Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
Research Project Based Learning Native Tree Species Presentation Report Writing
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Earth Science, Horticulture, Pacific Northwest Tree and Plant StudiesEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and Pictu
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Research Project Based Learning Geology Rock Forms Presentation & Report Writing
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Natural Earth Science, Geology, and Rock Formation StudiesEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and Picture Place
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Weather Informational Text Reading Passages and Activities Super Bundle
These 9 high interest and engaging mini lessons are complete digital and interactive lessons with no prep activities using Google Slides. The lessons have accommodations built right into the activities. The videos and photos will engage reluctant readers.Lessons in this bundle include: Difference Between Weather and Climate, Cumulus Clouds, Stratus Clouds, How Much Water is On Earth?, Anatomy of a Raindrop, Why All Snowflakes Have 6 Sides, What is Weather?, What's With Weather Fronts?, and Predi
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5th - 8th
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Tornado Alley - Weather Unit
Why are the Great Plains states - Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota - the perfect mixing bowl to create more tornadoes than anywhere else on Earth?One to five week unit includes annotated graphics, student activities, formative and functional assessments
Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
7th Grade STEM Curriculum (3 Weeks) of Challenges
This resource contains three interdisciplinary STEM challenges, included with graphic organizers, and a STEM composition notebook cover. This curriculum also provides students with an integrated scientific method and engineering method page. This also gives teachers the freedom to teach each ELA, Science, Math, Social Studies to students based on their grade level standards and help them build on their skills from class to class. I hope you enjoy.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
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Research Project Based Learning Forest Fire Presentation and Report Templates
Unleash Creativity Using the Tools in the Bundle! If you need an all inclusive project to engage and thrill your students this is it!This Picture Perfect Project comes complete with an assembly of formatted:Graphic Design and Layout Templates to Write, Design, and Present Class ReportsStep-by-Step Instructions for Planning and Creating a Research Report for Forestry, Forest Fire StudiesEasy Template Formats to Guide Report Titles, Themes, Content and Picture PlacementsVariety of Exclusive Photo
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Grades:
8th - 12th
artic animals, polar bear, panda bear, endangered species, digital, group work
artic animals, polar bear, panda bear, endangered species, digital, group work(DIGITAL OR PRINT) ❤️❤️THIS BUNDLE IS 30% OFF ❤️❤️INFOGRAPHIC for Middle School, High School, College, or University students. This Infographic assignment will guide your students through the following:WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHAT IS BEING DONE TO HELP? WHERE DO THEY LIVE?WHEN DID THEY BECOME ENDANGERED? WHY ARE THEY ENDANGERED? HOW CAN WE HELP?NO PREP - PRINT AND GO OR GO INTERACTIVE WITH THE GOOGLE LINKIncluded in this p
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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