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Critical thinking biology resources for Easel Assessments
Fact and Opinion Activities Sort 2nd 3rd Grade Fun Reading Centers Comprehension
Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact vs Opinion SortAssessmentDigital ActivitiesSOLVE THE CRIME FACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with t
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2nd - 3rd
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CCSS:
Also included in: Fact and Opinion Activities BUNDLE Text Detective Reading Comprehension
Fact and Opinion Task Cards | Print & Digital | Google | Easel Self-Checking
Your students will love these 32 Fact & Opinion Task Cards!Use these 32 task cards to help students learn the difference between fact and opinion. Each card features three related sentences. Students must select which one is either a fact or an opinion. The multiple-choice format makes these cards ideal for test prep. If you want your students to go a little deeper, there are also two challenge cards that can be added to any of the other cards and answered either verbally or on notebook pap
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3rd - 5th
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Human Body Systems + Top Ten Organs Pack: Powerpoint, Interactive Notebooks +
The Human Body Systems – Interactive notebook, editable PowerPoint, and Printables. Systems included: Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular, and Circulatory*Also includes digital access via Google Slides and an Easel Assessment! The editable PowerPoint includes information, fun facts, and visually appealing pictures of all the human body systems plus the top ten body organs. (36 slides) 9 printables deals with all of the human body systems and PowerPoint review worksheets. The stud
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3rd - 6th
Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles Read and Apply + Quiz {NGSS MS-LS1-2}
Check out the digital version of this product here:Animal and Plant Cell Read and Apply DIGITAL versionAligns with NGSS MS-LS1-2: Modeling structure AND function of cells and their parts. NOW Includes a 10 question quiz that students can take on a device via Google Classroom, TpT Easel, or it can be printed out to take paper/pencil!This activity includes reading comprehension as well as an interactive activity! As a middle school teacher, I see more and more students that have a terribly difficu
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: C. Haynes Custom Bundle
Analogy Task Cards | 3 sets of analogies! | 72 Print & Digital Multiple Choice |
These 72 Analogy Task Cards are divided into 3 color-coded sets of 24 cards each. Students can solve the analogies orally in groups or use the included answer sheet to record their answers. There are also answer keys for each card set so that your students can check their work. Analogy Task Cards are also available in a short answer format. Please see below for link.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Short Answer Analogies Task Cards are available here.Other great products:•
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2nd - 4th
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Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines animal adaptations as features that help animals survive. It breaks down adaptations into: physical adaptations - body parts, camouflage, mimicry, and chemical defensesbehavioral adaptations - learned (like hunting) and instinctive or innate (like migration and hibernation)This download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrat
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Skeletal System: Diagnostic Radiology Lab
The Diagnostic Radiology Lab is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the use of x rays (radiographs) in the diagnosis of a wide range of problems from broken bones to intestinal blockages and more. Students learn how radiographs are made, the basics of how to interpret them, and how to distinguish what is normal from what is not. Allow your students to become the doctor (they just won’t get paid like one)! Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google A
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5th - 12th
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Making Generalizations Task Cards | Print & Google & Self-Checking Easel
These 32 making generalizations task cards help students to conquer this tricky reading strategy.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resource is part of a money-saving bundl
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3rd - 6th
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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
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, 3-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Critical and Creative Thinking Task Cards - Great Discussion Starters with Poll
Your students will love these 24 critical thinking Odd One Out task cards! Each odd one out task card features four images (or descriptions for blackline) and asks the students to choose which one is the "odd one out". Uniquely, there are multiple answers to build student creative and critical thinking skills!Plus, there's an Easel poll included! This is great for a discussion starter!Flexible Features: Use with or without technology!Printable in color or black and white (4 cards-to-a-page)Digit
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2nd - 5th
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Word Root Task Cards Using Word Pairs | Set 1 | Print & Digital | ELA Test Prep!
Use these 32 multiple choice cards to practice word root meanings. Each card features two words with the same root and a choice of meanings. Students must use their knowledge of the word meanings to infer the correct answer. A student answer sheet for students to record their answers is included along with an answer key for self-checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These task cards are perfect for test prep and will
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4th - 6th
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Parts of a Flower Hands-On STEAM Activity for science and Mother's Day Craft
Looking for an intriguing educational resource to explore the parts of a flower in a unique way? Download this Parts of a Flower Hands-On STEAM Activity! Perfect for educators seeking an engaging alternative or supplement to live flower dissections, this interactive and artistic project combines science, biology, and creativity to bring the parts of a flower to life in a 3D pop-up card! Plus, this can also be used as an amazingly unique Mother's Day Card.► Key Features:STEAM Integration: Immerse
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS4-2
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
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Also included in: Mother's Day and Valentine's Day Science Crafts - Flower and Heart Cards
Printable Skeleton Labeling Project for Anatomy and Biology or Halloween
Looking for an engrossing and educational resource to help students identify skeletal bones? Download Printable Skeleton Labeling Project for Anatomy and Biology! Engage your students in a hands-on exploration of the human skeleton system, making learning about bones, anatomy, and biology both interactive and enjoyable. Perfect for year-round use, but especially for Halloween! This project creates the most amazing themed door décor! Students construct a 40-inch tall bulletin board skeleton, prov
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Science Projects and Activities for Halloween and October
Cells and Organelles - Science Review Test Prep Task Cards - Digital and Print
It’s test prep season! Do your students groan at the sight of the item sampler? Why not use these task cards for a gallery walk, play a game of SCOOT!, or assign them with a self-checking puzzle via Google? This resource has everything you need to keep students motivated!This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Cells and Organelles standard objectives:Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells such as, the nucleus, cel
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Food Chains Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about food chains:describes how energy makes its way from the sun up the food chain to plants and animalsexplains the difference between producers, consumers, and decomposers. It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the v
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: Food Chains and Food Webs Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles DIGITAL Read and Apply
This product is the DIGITAL version of my best selling Animal and Plant Cell + Organelles Read and Apply product. This interactive product is to be used with GOOGLE DRIVE. CHECK OUT THE GOOGLE FORM QUIZ THAT GOES ALONG WITH THIS RESOURCE!!!IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTSBefore purchasing, ensure that your students have: 1. A device (laptop, iPad, etc.)2. Internet Access3. A (FREE) Google Account (to access product through Google Drive) PLEASE read my Terms of Use. This activity cannot be posted to any so
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Digital Read and Apply ULTIMATE GROWING BUNDLE
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines ecosystems and biomes and explains the difference between the two terms. It describes 7 of Earth's major biomes: arctic tundra coniferous forestsdeciduous forestsrainforestsgrasslandsdesertsaquatic biomesThis download includes a one page passage with color and black line versions of the illustration, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illu
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Symbiosis Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage describes symbiosis and gives examples of 3 different types of symbiotic animal relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
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
The Skeletal System Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the skeletal system explains: the parts of the human skeletal system including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, cortical bone, and bone marrow how the skeletal system protects our organs and give our bodies strength and support. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after re
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Circulatory System Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the circulatory or cardiovascular system explains:the parts of the human circulatory system including: red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma, heart, veins, arteries, aorta, and valveshow they are used to pump blood carrying nutrients and oxygen around the bodyThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are in
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension 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
Plants Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about plants explains: the difference between flowering and non-flowering plantsthe main parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers (stamens, carpels, ovules)how plants get energy through photosynthesishow flowering plants use pollen to reproduce This passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, 5-LS1-1
The Digestive System Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the digestive system explains the parts of the digestive system including: saliva, esophagus, epiglottis, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, large intestine, and rectum how the the parts of the digestive system work to break down our food so that nutrients can be absorbed and used to create energyThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Co
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
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