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8th grade science resources for Easel and for GATE
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Forces and Motion Unit | Newton's Cradle Science And STEM | Grade 6 7 8
Discover the Law of Conservation Energy and the Law of Conservation of Momentum with a fun marble collision science investigation. Simple supplies and EASY PREP. Expands to introduce The Laws of Motion. Explore further with an added exploration. Engage students in a STEM Challenge to create a Newton's Cradle. Includes extensive background information to guide the teacher and students to success. This is a printable PDF. Please read more about Easel below.Students will expand their knowledge
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model
Explore the wonders of the human body through this immersive and educational resource - Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model. This captivating STEAM project not only engages students in hands-on exploration, but also provides an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and body systems. Perfect for science classrooms and anatomy lessons, this project seamlessly integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles for a well-rounded and enriching learning
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
, HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
Atomic Structure Logic Puzzle a Great Activity for Critical Thinking Skills
Boost Your Students Atomic Structure Skills with This Engaging Brain Teaser!Interactive and Fun Way to Master Chemistry Concepts: This brain teaser is expertly crafted to reinforce key chemistry skills such as identifying energy levels, valence electrons, and calculating the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons based on atomic mass and atomic number. It's an excellent resource for a bell ringer, review session, enrichment activity, or even as extra credit.What's Included:Ready-to-Use Easel
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8th - 10th
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Human Body Systems STEM Project
Learn the systems of the human body while building a 3D human body model with lift-the-flap organs! This human body systems project teaches students where organs are located within the human body. The finished model sits up by itself on the edge of a table or chair—super cute! Students enjoy coloring their model, inside and out.Included in this resource:ready-to-print template for a 15in. tall human body model with 15 internal organsfully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions PLUS a link to a v
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
Basic and Advanced TinkerCAD Handouts
3D printing is coming to your classroom! TinkerCAD is a free CAD resource that you can quickly use as a class or individual to produce simple objects for 3D printing!Teachers can set up a class in TinkerCAD to quickly import files, and students can export files to 3D print on the schools 3D printer or at a local library. This set of handouts covers the basic controls of TinkerCAD, as well as the advanced features and design methods for your advanced students. This set of handouts includes dual e
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Solar System Logic Puzzle for Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Enrich Your Solar System Unit with This Planetary Logic Puzzle!Astronomical Fun for Young Astronomers: Dive into the wonders of our solar system with this enthralling brain teaser. Perfect for students in grades 6-8, this puzzle combines learning with logic, tasking students with solving a mystery using clues about the planets and their order from the sun, and distinguishing between gas giants and terrestrial planets.What’s Included in the Puzzle:Ready-to-Use Easel Activity: With all answer boxe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Calculating Acceleration Logic Puzzle + Graphing
Boost Your Student's Understanding of Acceleration with This Logic Puzzle and Graphing Activity!Interactive and Fun Way to Learn Acceleration Concepts: Engage your students in physics with this intriguing logic puzzle themed around cars merging onto the highway. This resource is a fun activity and a practical tool for applying and understanding acceleration calculations.What’s Included in the Puzzle:Ready-to-Use Easel Activity: Pre-created answer boxes mean no preparation is needed. Just assign
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8th - 10th
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Global Warming and Wind Power - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
17 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and wind power: Wind farms, Residential wind turbines, Which states are investing money into this renewable resource, How the cost has gone down, The top nations of the world in this industry, Noise pollution from turbines, Injuries to birds, Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, Offshore wind farms, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Wind Power BUNDLE (Global Warming and Climate Change)
Women's History Month - Female Astronauts
30 investigations of female astronauts: Christina Koch, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Valentina Tereshkova, Stephanie Wilson, Eileen Collins, Joan Higginbotham, Kathryn Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, Judith Resnik, Anna Lee Fisher, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Peggy Whitson, Svetlana Savitskaya, Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Ochoa, Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Samantha Christoforetti, Christa McAuliffe, Catherine Coleman, Helen Sharman, Laurel Clark, Anousheh Ansari, Roberta Bondar, Anne McClain, Yi So-yeon, Liu Yang, Naoko Yama
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Global Warming and Coal - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
15 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and coal. Students learn about...falling coal production numbers, injuries and deaths in mines, different types of mines in the US, pollution from coal, China’s coal usage, Australia’s rising coal projects, and more. Take a look at the Preview to see sample pages. And if you want more CHARTS and GRAPHS:Food Charts and Graphs - 21 pagesWinter Weather Charts and Graphs - 20 pagesChristmas Charts and Graphs
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4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Global Warming and Animals - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
15 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and animals: how much land it takes to produce an ounce of meat protein, how many animals are on the endangered list due to human expansion, the increases in meat eating over the years, the number of exotic animals in the wild, money spent on animal research, the biomass of livestock over the years, marine creatures, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and prin
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Average Speed Logic Puzzle Great for Building Critical Thinking Skills
This brain teaser asks students to determine the length of the racecourse, the average speed of each skier, and which athletes won medals. Great for critical thinking, enrichment, warm-ups, homework, and extra practice. It's a great puzzle to support students' understanding of average speed because it asks students to manipulate time and distance in terms of average speed and seconds v. minutes, and it gives them practice in calculating average speed.The "Easel Activity" has been created for you
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7th - 9th
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Global Warming and Wind Power - Internet Activities
12 printable or digital pages of internet activities for students to learn more about WIND POWER: Wind farms, Turbines, Offshore wind farms, Wind-powered vehicles, The dangers from turbines and the wind, The benefits of harnessing the wind’s power, The costs of turbines, Global warming, Climate change, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download your copy. DIGITAL AC
Weather Unit Review
This review covers information from information on:
- Layers of the atmosphere
- Clouds
- Weather Fronts
- Pressure Systems
- Severe weather (thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes)
- Predicting weather through the use of maps
- Global and Local winds
*This follows both NC 7th grade weather standards and SC 6th grade standards. Please know this does not include weather instruments and water cycle information.
* Answer key is included
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5th - 12th
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Will Plants Survive Global Warming
24 printable or digital pages exploring plants and global warming. Students learn about... How we use plants, The evolution of corn, Vitamin C in food, Why we use Christmas trees, Life in the forest, Life in a meadow, Respecting nature, Wandering in the forest, High fructose corn syrup,Botanists, Pomologists, Plant pathologists, Agrostologists, Phycologists, Solar radiation, Coal burning power plants, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Flowers, Sunshine and Growing BUNDLE
The Skin and Touch - One-hour Internet Research Projects (Google and YouTube)
20 printable or digital projects for students to search online for information about the skin and our sense of touch. We explore sweat, hair, bacteria, acne, body odor, cuts, bruises and pain. We watch YouTube videos to learn more about our skin and how it keeps us alive. We search Google and YouTube with such questions as: Why do animals have different types of skin? What is the purpose of your skin? Why are skin colors different? How can we protect our skin? Why does an insect have suc
Enrichment Writing Prompts using Wildlife Photos - Extra Credit (8th Grade)
34 printable or digital writing prompts for eighth grade students. Each page has a wildlife photo and a question to promote critical thinking, such as: What is the point of walking in the woods?How are bees and flowers connected?How does a dragonfly fly?Is wildlife safe or dangerous?Why are some caterpillars hairy?What lives below the ground?How does a bee know where to go?Why do leaves turn brittle?What do you know about caterpillars?Why do plants hang towards the ground?What happens to a tree
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8th
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Electricity and Global Warming
24 printable or digital pages on electricity and global warming: Where fossil fuels came from, The scientists who discovered electricity’s benefits, What a climatologist does, The falling cost of LED bulbs and batteries for electric vehicles, How we get power from coal, How we get power from gas, How we get power from wind, How we get power from the sun, How we get power from water, How we get power from plants, How we get power from uranium, Wind farms vs coal plants, The dangers and benefi
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Global Warming BUNDLE
Descriptive Writing - Dragonflies and Damselflies
23 descriptive writing printable or digital pages of dragonflies and damselflies: the eyes, mouth, head, body and wings. Notice that the dragonfly keeps its wings out to the side when at rest while the damselfly folds its wings behind its back. Notice the claspers at the end of a dragonfly’s body, and the segments that stretch from one end to the other. Notice the enormous eyes on their head, and the hairs that poke out between them. Notice the bulging chest and over-sized mouth. Notice the four
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Insects BUNDLE
Wildlife Creative Writing Prompts - Write a story
10 writing prompts to help students write a story about wildlife:"As I wandered down the trail, I came upon a fallen tree blocking my path. So, I took a deep breath and...""The toad looked at the passing fly and decided that it just wasn’t the right thing to do, because...""He looked at the wasp and reached out his hand, thinking that...""As the hungry beetle crawled toward the sweet nectar, it sensed a darkness, an evil, just on the other side of what could be sweet ecstasy...""Unable to stop i
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4th - 10th
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