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8th grade science resources for Easel Assessments under $5
Heredity and Genetics Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about heredity and genetics: explains how traits are passed from parents to their children, or inherited, through genesexplains that genes are found in chromosomes - structures in our cells made of DNA and proteinexplores the purpose of DNAmentions the work of geneticist Gregor MendelThis download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital version - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustr
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, 3-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are Viruses Alive? Guided Reading Article with Notes and Assessment Activity
You could simply tell your students that viruses are not classified as living things or point them to a website that shares the information. But, why when you can use this activity to help them learn it through engagement, exploration, and explanation of the classification of viruses? This activity is perfect for teaching students that viruses are not classified as living things and why we don't. The activity includes three differentiated versions of a non-fictional article about viruses, what t
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-1
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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Grades:
4th - 12th
Basic TinkerCAD Controls Cheat Sheet
Are you looking for a free CAD program for your STEM class? TinkerCAD is a great way to introduce your class to CAD & 3D printing. This cheat sheet is a great way to have all the commands & tools TinkerCAD offers in an easy-to-use reference! You can also buy a full length tutorial video HERE, or download a audio presentation HERE. This cheat sheet will save you time & frustration when your students ask you “How do I do this”? for the hundredth time in the class. This w
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Deforestation - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the issue of deforestation. An optional, ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is deforestation?Why does deforestation occur?The environmental impact of deforestationThe economic impact of deforestationDeforestation ratesHealth concernsCan deforestation be slowed or stopped?There are two extended response questions:What do you think the best method is to reduce deforestation and why? What can individual
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Abiotic & Biotic Factors Card Sort for Living & Non-Living Things in Ecosystems
An abiotic & biotic card sort activity containing 102 living & non-living components of an ecosystem! Great hands-on activity for your ecology/ecosystem unit.Will there be terms your students don't know?Thankfully YES!This resource will not limit discovery and will encourage curiosity.All in the name of learning and vocabulary building!The entire class may collectively participate in sorting the wide variety of factors contained in this resource. Laminate, add some magnets, and sorting
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Science Lab Equipment Identification ~Original~ for Chemistry/Physical Science
This two page worksheet containing a word bank and 31 images of lab equipment may be used as a scavenger hunt activity, assignment, or quiz.Purchase of this product also includes TpT Easel Activity and three auto-grading Easel assessments (students may self-check their work using this tool). All answers included. Original Artwork.Lab Equipment Identification contains the following:beaker, beaker Tongs, Bunsen burner, clay triangle, crucible & cover, crucible tongs, dropping pipette (eyedropp
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Introduction to Weather Learning Activities
This zip file contains many different activities (72 pages of student handouts which includes worksheets, quizzes, two labs and cloze notes handouts. as well as a PowerPoint with a total of 96 slides) which can be used to introduce students to basic concepts about weather. While these lessons were originally designed to correlate to the performance indicators of the New York State Intermediate Science curriculum, the components of this lesson may be easily used in other physical science or bas
Grades:
5th - 9th
CCSS:
Heat Transfer (cut & paste) Activity
Students can practice classifying the types of heat transfer with this cut and paste activity.Students differentiate between conduction, convection and radiation by cutting and sorting definitions and examples then pasting them on a graphic organizer then answer follow-up/summary questions.Use this activity in an interactive notebook or as a formative assessment / Exit Ticket.An Easel by TPT Assessment is included. This digital option can be used for:Remote or in-person instructionPractice on an
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook - Matter Unit
Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms Reading Comprehension Passage
This easy to read, one page passage explores the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms. It explains: cells are like building blocks that make up all living thingsunicellular organisms have only one cell with small organelles that carry out important jobsbacteria, protists, and yeast are examples of unicellular organismsmulticellular organisms have more than one cell with different types of cells that perform different functionshumans are multicellular organisms The passage i
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity - Worksheet | Printables
This worksheet contains basic conceptual questions about Distance, Displacement, Speed, and Velocity.In this worksheet, students will answer questions about the following terms:Distance DisplacementSpeedVelocity VectorScalar✨ This engaging worksheet can easily be used for science class practice, test prep, morning work, early finisher work, homework assignments, quizzes, or assessments.What’s included in this resource?✓ Printable and editable Student Worksheet (PDF and Word document)✓ Paperles
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
DNA Genes Chromosomes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about DNA explains:DNA acts as a code of instructions for our cells to followDNA molecules are made of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) long chains of DNA and proteins called chromosomes are found in the nucleus of each sellDNA is responsible for making each human uniqueThe 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
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Water Scarcity - Global Issues
This worksheet covers water scarcity, including its causes, impact, and more. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included.The worksheet is divided into the following sections: What is water scarcity?What causes water scarcity?Depleting resourcesImpact on the environmentThreats posed by water scarcityWhat can be done?At the end there are two extended response questions:Where you live, how concerned are you with water scarcity? Why?What do you think would happen if a major
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Classifying Chemical Reactions Card Sort | Types of Chemical Reactions Activity
Classifying chemical reactions with this Types of Chemical Reactions card sort is a fun and engaging activity. Students classify six types of reactions: synthesis reactions, decomposition reactions, single replacement reactions, double displacement reactions, combustion reactions, and neutralization reactions.This easy-to-use 54-card classifying chemical reactions card sort is a great way to help students master identifying the types of chemical reactions. Just copy, laminate, and cut, and these
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
Meiosis vs. Mitosis Quiz
Save time with this Meiosis vs. Mitosis multiple choice quiz! Both PDF and digital versions are included to support any style of teaching! Need a quick way to provide feedback? Use the self grading Google form! The questions in this assessment are designed to be rigorous and require students to predict, reflect, connect, and think critically about the content being presented. Topics Covered in this Assessment:similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis Who is this resource for?This
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Mitosis & Meiosis - FULL UNIT
Scientific Theory or Law? Exit Ticket
In this activity, students determine if an example is a Scientific Theory or Scientific Law. There are 9 examples with descriptions and illustrations. An answer key is included.2 Digital Options - Google Forms & Easel by TPT with self-graded questions.Extend – have students research & name each theory/law described.Use this as a formative assessment/exit ticket, warm-up/bell ringer or review.Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Big Idea 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypothes
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Grades:
5th - 8th
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Law of Conservation of Mass Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the law of conservation of mass explains:mass is the amount of matter in an objectmatter can undergo chemical and physical changeswhen changes (reactions) occur, mass is not gained or lostthe difference between reactants and productsTo improve student understanding, the passage includes several real world examples: a fire burning (wood and oxygen change into smoke, ash, water vapor, and carbon dioxide but the mass does not change) as well as ice melting
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Science Daily Review #1 Nature of Science
20 Warm-up/Review questions about the Nature of Science. Topics include observation/inference, variables, Scientific Method, measurement, volume, density and graphs.Use in a variety of ways including:Print the worksheet (all questions) and give to students - grade at the end of 4 weeks.Print one of the 4 weekly sheetsPick and choose questions, write on the board or project with the included PowerPoint slides - students copy and answer the question in their notebooks, review the answer(s) togethe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
New 2022 Curriculum - Grade 8 Water Systems Ontario Science Unit Workbook + PPT
This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 8 science curriculum. Students will learn about water systems by learning about various forms of water, analyzing climate and natural water systems, and researching information about our water supply, demand, quality, and sustainability, among other expectations. In addition, this workbook unit explores water bodies through inquiry-based learning. Students will research and explain the natural side effect
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: New 2022 Curriculum - Grade 8 Ontario Science Unit Workbook Bundle
DNA Quiz with Google Forms (Protein Synthesis & Replication)
Save time with this DNA Quiz covering DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis! Both PDF and digital versions are included to support any style of teaching! Need a quick way to provide feedback? Use the self grading Google form! The questions in this assessment are designed to be rigorous and require students to predict, reflect, connect, and think critically about the content being presented.Skills Covered in this Assessment:Complete a complementary strand of DNAUse a chart to determine amino a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Weight Notes and Spring Scale Practice
This double sided foldable for interactive notebooks introduces students to weight and how to read a spring scale. It includes 10 practice problems, an anchor chart and an answer key.2 Digital Options - Google Forms & Easel by TPT Assessment *15 Practice Questions The digital options can be used for:Remote or in-person instructionPractice on any Learning Management System (LMS) or deviceStudent dataRelated Resources:⭐ Mass vs. Weight Foldable⭐ Measuring Matter Cornell Notes #31⭐ Reading a Tr
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity for Earth Science Unit
Engage your students in the intriguing world of geology with Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity, designed to deepen their understanding of mineral properties and identification. Through hands-on experimentation, students explore a variety of mineral characteristics, including hardness according to the Mohs scale, streak, cleavage, magnetism, luster, electrical conductivity, and more. With the aid of a comprehensive key, students embark on a journey to identify 12 mystery minerals, ho
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: Earth Science Activities and Lesson Plans Bundle
Nerve Impulse Physiology (Action Potentials) & Reflex Arcs (Virtual Friendly)
Make teaching easier with the Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit 7.2 Review Worksheet: Nerve Impulse Physiology & Reflex Arcs Lesson Objectives: This worksheet will help students understand:Describe theh events that lead to the generation of a nerve impulse andn its conductin from one neuron to another.Describe the vents ocurring during synaptic transmission.Define and list the elements of a reflex arc.Differentiate between somatic and autonomic reflexes.Materials:Student handoutsTeacher a
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: The Nervous System Unit 8 Product Bundle (Virtual Friendly!)
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