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Middle school critical thinking general science resources for Microsoft OneDrive
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Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
It seems like every conversation I overhear my students having starts with, “Would you rather...”! I remember having the same conversations with my friends when I was in school!! So, why not use conversations that students are already having and apply them to critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions!!This resource includes 16 Would You Rather prompts and comes in two formats: DIGITAL and PRINTABLE!! Editable versions of each are also included!These activities can be used
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2nd - 6th
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Write a Scary Story: Creative Writing Notebook Activities Print and Digital
Your students will love writing their own scary stories with this print and digital notebook. This resource guides them step-by-step through setting up the plot, characters, setting, and theme. The end result is a creative writing project your students will feel successful about.Students usually get bogged down by a creative writing assignment -- but this resource breaks all the elements of a good story down into manageable pieces. You're students will know exactly what they want to write -- b
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle
Print & digital versions! You'll have everything you need to teach the essentials of digital literacy and research skills with this bundled product. Sharpen students' critical thinking skills by engaging them in interesting, real-life learning tasks. Here's what teachers are saying about my Digital Literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to detail and thoroughness have made my day so much si
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5th - 10th
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Graphing Worksheets and Scientific Method
Teach, review, and reinforce these very important science skills: Graphing, Scientific Method, Analyzing data, Experimental design, and Scientific Writing. Teaching the science skills is of the utmost importance. If the skills are taught properly at the beginning of the school year, your students will be equipped with the tools they need to be successful for the rest of the year. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version.This resource is
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
How to Identify Bias Online Activities Digital Literacy
Just what you need to teach bias! This print and digital resource has everything you need to teach this valuable critical thinking skill in our online world. Ready to use -- includes websites, questions, student notes, practice, and more!Here's what teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"Big packet full of so many options. Really gets kids thinking. Thanks for creating exactly what I was looking for.""Great resource to teach students about possible bias when they are rese
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5th - 10th
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Microscope Bundle
This complete teaching bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on "The Microscope" to your biology or life science students. Both printable and digital versions are included. Resources include a teaching PowerPoint, notes for teacher, guided notes outline for students, 2 lab activities, task cards, homework assignment, jeopardy review game, crossword puzzle, quiz, and Teacher Guide. It was written for my standard Biology class, and is very appropriate for your students in grades 6
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8th - 10th
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Persuasive Writing Public Service Announcement Activities Write and Analyze
Your students will love analyzing, researching, and creating their own PSA with this ready-to-use resource. What an engaging way to introduce persuasive language and writing. Lots of practice means your students are confident as they create their own PSA.Digital and print -- guides your students step-by-step through the process – from analyzing what a PSA is and does to choosing their own topic, researching and creating it. This is what you'll get:print and digital versionstips and suggestions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Microscope Powerpoint and Notes
These 27 slides will captivate your students with colorful and visually appealing photographs and images to provide an in-depth study of the microscope. This resource includes both printable and digital student notes and slides. If applicable to your teaching situation, you can have students complete their notes in a digital Google Apps format. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect from the first chapter of a traditional high school biology textbook on the microscope. A detailed
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Microscope Bundle
Vocabulary Activities 30 Fun Creative Word Study Tasks
With 30 print & digital activities, this workbook makes teaching vocabulary fun, easy, and ready to go! Editable word lists, checklists, and lots of creative ways for your students to engage with learning new vocabulary! Choices galore!Use with your words or the editable vocabulary "menu" provided.Assign one, some, or all activities -- so flexible! Use for self-paced activities, book clubs, independent reading, or whole class word studies. This resource includes:"vocabulary collectors"vo
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4th - 8th
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Metric System Task Cards
This set of 90 metric measurement task cards will ensure that your students get the review and reinforcement they need to master all aspects of the metric system. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will answer questions about the base units, prefixes, their value, and their symbols. Students will work problems converting from one unit to another, record answers in scientific notation, complete density calculations, and calculate the area, perimeter, volume, and surface area
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
How to Evaluate Websites and Data Digital Literacy Activities Print and Digital
Print or Digital -- you have both! Get students ready for critical thinking and research by learning how to evaluate digital data by determining the value of a website. Have them practice this skill before they need to begin research for a project.Ready for your distance learning or in-person classroom setting.What teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to de
Grades:
6th - 9th
Microscope Task Cards Activity - Parts of the Microscope
This is a set of 41 printable, editable, and digital task cards for your lessons on the microscope. Students will label the parts of the microscope and state the function of each part, calculate total magnification, determine measurements, answer questions about the proper use of the microscope, and much more.Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. This resource is perfect for traditional classrooms, distance learning, and for students in
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Microscope Bundle
Analogies PowerPoint and Easel Assessment
Analogies Interactive PowerPoint. What is an analogy and how do you solve one? This presentation defines what an analogy is, how they are written, and what relationships to look for when solving analogous pairs. There are 10 practice analogies for students, with answers and explanations. The guided practice helps students develop critical thinking skills and prepares them for standardized tests. Use on a whiteboard or on Chromebooks. Great to use at the end of the year before summer break or for
Grades:
5th - 8th
3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction to 3d
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students understanding the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect information from your students. Use the forms as a pre & post assessment. Includes vocabulary and questions related to the design process. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Plate Tectonics & Plate Boundary Activities | Digital Resource
Students will explore topics related to Plate Tectonics in this engaging and interactive digital resource! This resource covers the following concepts:- Plate tectonics and plate movement- Types of Plate Boundaries (two different activities - pick the level that works for you)- Relating earthquakes and volcanoes to plate boundaries using real-time data - Drag and drop plate boundary activity- Review questions- Review activities17 Google Slides included - pick and choose the ones that will work b
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Digital Book Report and Poster Reading Activities and Challenges
Go paperless with digital book reports -- they look like real notebooks! Use all year to keep your students reading. Your students will have fun creating book posters to accompany their digital book reports! This resource includes the digital book report and student directions for creating a digital book poster.Includes both editable PowerPoint and Google Slides.This editable digital book report includes pages for:⚬ basic book information and picture of the cover⚬ summary page⚬ character an
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Brain Teasers and Riddles PowerPoint
Brain Teasers and Riddles PowerPoint promotes critical thinking skills. Fun five- minute activities. If you have five minutes, you can still get those brains working and have fun, too! Brain teasers on animated slides that are sure to make everyone smile. Fun, humorous riddles that will crack you up! Enjoy these when class is not quite over, but the lesson is! You can also use as a fun filler at the end of the year! Or use before or after spring break, or after state testing for comic relief. Or
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: End of the Year Activities for Middle Grades Language Arts BUNDLE
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Digital Sort Activity
Do your students struggle to keep straight the difference terms, products, reactants, and diagrams related to photosynthesis or cellular respiration? This is a QUICK AND EASY, READY TO USE digital sort activity. It can be used individually, or on the board, as a quick assessment, review, or closure activity. Students will need to determine whether each term is related to photosynthesis, cellular respiration, or both. See a Video PreviewGoogle Drive is great, but it is not the only educationa
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Biology: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
Evolution Task Cards Activity - Natural Selection and Mechanisms of Evolution
In this set of 57 task cards, students will answer questions about the life and travels of Charles Darwin and the events that led him to develop his theory of evolution. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will use their critical thinking skills to explain the evidence for evolution, and to give examples of the different patterns of evolution. Students will explore natural selection, artificial selection, the controversies surrounding Darwin's theory, and so much more.Choose
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Fact Checking Digital Literacy Activities Print and Digital
Print and digital options! Teach this critical thinking skill along with research. This valuable skill helps them navigate the information they're exposed to every day. Teach them to determine the credibility of what they read...from emails to web sites. Fact checking helps students develop the critical thinking skills they need to determine the validity of the information they receive online and through other media sources -- especially when they are conducting research. This resource uses
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5th - 9th
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Metacognition Strategies PowerPoint with Planning and Reflection Worksheets
Teach the power of metacognition strategies with this 20-slide animated PowerPoint lesson with planning and reflection worksheets. Students will learn what metacognition is, why it matters, and practical ways for using it in their learning. Slides walk students through questions to ask themselves in the metacognitive cycle, how they can assess the task, evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses, plan their approach to learning new material, applying the strategies and reflecting on the proces
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems Task Cards Activity
This is a set of 78 enrichment, reinforcement and review task cards for your lessons on ecosystems, biomes, and aquatic ecosystems. Students will identify the major biomes and their characteristics, and will answer questions about the plant and animal life in each habitat. Students will use their critical thinking skills to answer questions about the importance of terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will use large, full-color diagrams
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Forms of Energy PowerPoint and Worksheet
PowerPoint on the Forms of Energy. Introduces 7 basic forms of energy. Informational text defines what energy is, and explains the different types of energy including Mechanical energy - potential energy and kinetic energy, Thermal energy, Chemical Energy, Electrical Energy, Electromagnetic or Radiant Energy, Sound Energy, and Nuclear Energy. Animated clips make it fun and engaging! Use as an introduction to your unit or as a review. Includes a review worksheet at the end. 30 slides. Use Powe
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Forms of Energy Bundle
Atom Structure Google Slides Lesson, Notes & Activity | Science Matter Unit
This Google Slides, digital and printable lesson focuses on following: Elements, Atoms, Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Atomic Number, and Element Square. This product is part of my MATTER, ATOMS, & PERIODIC TABLE DIGITAL COMPLETE CURRICULUM!This lesson includes:two warm-upsCornell notesan activitySlides presentation which can be used to follow along with the Cornell notes.essential questions/learning goalsa mini-quiz built instarter sentencesAn answer key is provided for the warm-ups and mini
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4th - 10th
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