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Basic principles Common Core WHST.6-8.1 resources
Thermal Energy Transfer - Heat Transfer Worksheet - Heat & Temperature Activity
Are you looking for an engaging and efficient way to teach thermal energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation? These LOW PREP heat transfer worksheets are sketch notes that allow for creativity and a visual representation of concepts that can be challenging. Click HERE to save 20% on the 6th grade science sketch note bundle.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes are heat transfer worksheets for middle school science students
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6th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
Diffusion and Osmosis Science Interactive Notebook Sketch Notes & Lab Activities
Are you looking for fun activities for teaching osmosis and diffusion? One page of diffusion and osmosis notes packs in information and allows students to be creative. The lab activities are easy and fun, offer hands-on examples of osmosis and diffusion, and simply involve a gummy worm lab (or use gummy bears or other gummy candy) and tea bags. Save 10% by purchasing the diffusion and osmosis bundle.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes cover
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6th - 8th
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Human Body Systems Worksheet - Interactive Science Notebook Graphic Organizer
Teach human body systems and save you time by efficiently teaching multiple human body systems on a one-page graphic organizer. Included in this NO PREP resource is a slideshow (both pdf and ppt), digital and print quiz, and two CER (claim evidence reasoning) writing activities. Click on the PREVIEW to see more.Human body systems notes come with the option to include six or eleven body systems. A slideshow guides students as they fill out the notes. 2 CER options with sample answer keys and a ru
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5th - 7th
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MS-LS1-3
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts Sketch Notes, Quiz, Slideshow, & Science Game Bundle
Looking to set a foundation by teaching the 7 NGSS Crosscutting Concepts? This crosscutting concepts bundle includes visually engaging sketch notes, a slideshow, a digital and printable quiz, and a review game science students love. Click the PREVIEW to see what is included.Save 10% by purchasing the NGSS Crosscutting Concepts notes, quiz, slideshow, & game as a bundle! Patterns, structure & function, scale, cause & effect, systems, energy and matter, & stability and change - are
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6th - 9th
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Newspaper Project For Any Science Unit
Finished with a unit and want a fun way for students to show their learning? In this project, students will create a newspaper tailored to the content you have been learning about. What this product includes:- Teacher tips and planning sheets - Student planning sheet and newspaper page templates- Peer feedback form and peer evaluation form- Grading rubric- Assignment ideas for all middle school units (Includes ideas for: water and weather, force and motion, energy, matter and chemistry, earth sc
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6th - 8th
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Characteristics of Life, Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Activity
Writing is fundamental for high school ACT and SAT testing and the preparation of college. STEM objectives focus on writing using argument and one strategy is called Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. The following activity uses an article from Popular Science entitled, "Are Viruses Alive". Students' read this article and apply it to the 7 Characteristics of Life to make a Claim as to whether they believe Viruses are alive or not. This pack comes with a C.E.R. Template and also a C.E.R power point
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Characteristics of Life Bundle: TOP SELLER
KARYOTYPING CHROMOSOMES USING C.E.R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)
USING CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND REASONING TO KARYOTYPE CHROMOSOMES
Given are 8 worksheets which make claims about specific karyotypes. The students state their chosen CLAIM, give 3 statements of EVIDENCE, Reason their REBUTTALS for the Claims they did not choose and finally use their facts from the notes and the karyotype to REASON their argument.
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-8 KARYOTYPES TO MAKE A CLAIM ABOUT MALE AND FEMALE NORMAL AND ABNORMAL KARYOTYPES.
-NOTES ON EACH KARYOTYPE
-TEACHER NOTES/KEY
NGSS (Next Ge
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal Bundle: TOP SELLER
CER - How to write a Scientific Explanation
Slideshow and guided student note sheet for How to write science explanations using claim, evidence and reasoning format. Designed for the teacher to guide the class through together, then opportunities for students to practice on their own or in pairs/groups. In the last exercise of the slideshow, students use a topic unrelated to science to practice writing CER. Student note sheet and modified student note sheet are included!
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6th - 9th
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Ecosystem Interactions, Energy and Dynamics Learning Activities for MS Science
The Ecosystem Interactions, Energy and Dynamics Learning Activities set for Middle School Science provides the materials you need to design your unit. The activities address the topics included in NGSS learning standards MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5. These topics include, but are not limited to:Ecological Organization (population, community, ecosystem, biosphere)Abiotic and Biotic FactorsRequirements for a Self-Sustaining EcosystemNutritional Terminology and Examples (
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Simple Machines Three Classes of Levers Calculating Mechanical Advantage No-prep
The Three Classes of Levers: Calculating the Mechanical Advantage is a great tool to implement into your Simple Machines Unit. Use it as a worksheet or a quick test to evaluate the key concept of mechanical advantage for two out of three classes of levers. The set also includes the digital quiz ready to be assigned on EASEL by TpT - a great new paperless feature for your digital classroom. Thank you in advance for purchasing and/or downloading this file. Enjoy it! Feedback is always appreciated
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Simple Machines Interactive STEAM Hands-on Activities
Adaptations for Reproduction and Development Learning Activities (Middle School)
The Adaptations for Reproduction and Development Learning Activities for Middle School Science introduces students to basic concepts involving the following topics included in NGSS MS-LS1-4:Comparing Asexual and Sexual ReproductionA Brief Review of Genetics and VariationComparing Internal/External Fertilization and DevelopmentAnimal Behaviors Enhancing Reproductive SuccessPlant Adaptations for Reproduction and DevelopmentMethods of Seed DispersalThe contents of the package include a reading and
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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MS-LS1-4
I'M IMPRESSED - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, tool marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing tool impressions. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Homeostasis, Feedback Loops, Body Systems Activities
Homeostasis, the 5 levels of organization of living things, and body systems all tie in together and can be used in a 2-day classroom activity to help students understand why and how they are related using C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, and Response). C.E.R is one way to engage in an argument through evidence which is required when using NGSS science standards. This activity will keep students busy while having time to discuss relevant matters with their classmates and get them thinking and writing ab
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5th - 10th
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Human Excretion and Locomotion Learning Activities for Middle School
This zip file contains 9 different activities (26 pages of student handouts) which can be used to compose a unit for middle level science students introducing them to human excretion and human locomotion.All documents with the exception of the PowerPoint are provided in both pdf and editable word format to allow you to modify any activity to meet the needs of your course. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments. Answer keys are included with all items.Specifi
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Human Respiration Learning Activities for Middle School
This zip file contains 16 pages of activities that are listed below which may be used to compose a unit on human respiration. All pdf files are accompanied by editable word files to suit individual teacher and classroom needs. Answer keys are included for all of these activities. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments.Human Respiration Scaffolded Completion Notes (4 pp.)PowerPoint to accompany the Human Respiration Scaffolded Completion Notes (13 slides)Human
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
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