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Science Common Core RI.11-12.3 resources
Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning
Updated to Include Distance Learning Options. Each article sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides for paperless classrooms / distance learning. Don't fear, get your emergency secondary science sub plans right here! This bundle contains 52 SCIENCE ARTICLES with questions and full answer keys at 44% OFF the price of them separately. A whole year's worth of s
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7th - 12th
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Great Minds in Science - 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning
Updated for distance learning. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for paperless online learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. When we teach science, the important scientific figures behind the science are only mentioned in a cursory way. My Great Minds in Science Series of 19 ARTICLES functions to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discoveri
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7th - 12th
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Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases
The Unsolved Crimes Series consists of the following cases: Deathboat, Slime 9, Curse of the Mummy, and Alien Invasion.
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Slime 9: Professor Tarling developed Slime 9 as a means to protect his country from its neighboring enemies – a weapon of peace. Yet it could just as easily be used as a weapon of war – if it fell into the wrong hands. When Tarling ends up dead questions arise as to how he died and who was involved.
Deathboat: When multimillion dollar lottery winner, Waverl
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Dealing with Murder Series: 2 Cases - Fatal Error and Dead & Breakfast
NOTE: While generally similar in process to the Unsolved Crimes cases, the Dealing with Murder cases have one significant difference. Rather than being given all of the case information at once, the information in the Dealing with Murder cases is provided in four sections in an effort to be more realistic and better represent the process of an actual investigation.
The Dealing with Murder cases merge science and literacy as students are required to be critical and active readers as they conduc
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7th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning and Science Literacy Doodle Notes Lesson
Claim Evidence and Reasoning is a method of formulating a written response that includes: A claim that answers the question. Evidence from students' data. Reasoning involves a rule or scientific principle that describes why the evidence supports the claim.Research from numerous reputable sources suggests that C.E.R can significantly improve students' science literacy and writing across courses.In this resource, students will learn about what C.E.R. is, the difference between Quantitative and Qua
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Physics Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Body Mechanics in Healthcare: Reducing the Risk of Strain & Fatigue Injuries
CONTENTS:- Introduction- Terminology- The Spine and How it Works- Muscles, Ligaments,Tendons, Joints, and Spinal Nerves- Clinical Practices - Common Causes of Back Pain- Good Posture + Proper Body Mechanics + Healthy Lifestyles = A Healthy Spine- Strategies for Proper Body Mechanics in the Workplace - Sitting - Lifting - Pushing - Pulling - Bending - Standing- 4 Worksheets and 4 Answer Keys
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE DNA Text Reading Watson Crick DNA Article
This free DNA Informational Text reading is based on Watson and Crick's famous one-page article published in 1953 in Nature magazine, announcing their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. It comes with graphic organizers to help your students read and understand this classic scientific paper. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This is a fantastic way to implement t
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Bundle_10 Science Current Events Articles & Activity Packet / Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the Science section. Content covers topics related to Earth & space, life science, physical science, technology and innovation that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply,
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7th - 11th
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Earth's Four Spheres (Systems) Rocky Mountain National Park Activity for Science
Earth is divided into four systems or 'spheres' called atmosphere, geosphere (lithosphere), hydrosphere and biosphere. Each of these systems work in different ways to keep our planet going and they also all influence the other systems as well. With this activity, students will learn the basics about each sphere, how they function, what they are made of, how they influence the other spheres and examples of the sphere in action in Rocky Mountain National Park. Basically, students will be divided i
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Unsolved Crimes Series: Deathboat Case
Deathboat Case Overview: When multimillion dollar lottery winner, Waverly Berg is pulled from the ocean the question is, “How did she die?” Was it an unfortunate accident caused by seasickness or could it be that someone on board the luxury ship wanted her to take her last swim?All of the cases in the Unsolved Crimes Series merge science and literacy as students are required to become critical and active readers as they conduct their investigation. Beginning with an evaluation of the crime scene
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9th - 12th
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Dolly the Sheep WebQuest: a Pre-reading Activity for Frankenstein
This no-prep, inquiry-based activity, designed for use in the virtual classroom or face-to-face, introduces students to Dolly the Sheep, cloning, and the theme of creation found in the novel Frankenstein. Working independently, students will use the provided website hyperlinks to answer a series of question about Dolly and cloning. At the end of the assignment, the students will have a basic understanding of the process and ethical implications of cloning. While this activity was created as a pr
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Frankenstein Complete Unit Bundle
Light Pollution and Sea Turtles: Biscayne National Park Activity for Science
We are all affected by light pollution (man-made light that is lit at night). In some forms it can be good as it helps us see, but with some unnecessary bright glows comes great consequences, particularly to baby sea turtles. This activity is designed to teach this and more to middle school and high school students. You'll begin with a short demonstration in your classroom using a flashlight and dark-colored paper to show how light pollution can affect how much we can see natural light, like sta
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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, HS-ESS3-4
Factors that Affect Transpiration in Great Smoky Mountain National Park Activity
Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air. This is an important part of the water cycle and there are many factors that affect the amount of transpiration that happens in a certain area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for example, has a high rate of transpiration, which is why we often see that blue mist across the area (which is how the Smokies got their name). Students will learn all this and more in this activity. They will also focus on five major facto
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
Relative Dating Rock Layers in Grand Canyon National Park Science Activity
One look at Grand Canyon National Park and you know that geologic processes have immensely shaped the land. It is so unique because of its many rock layers, fossils and minerals. Scientists have been studying this canyon for years and they use many methods to relatively date the rock layers and geological events that have occurred in the canyon. By relative dating, we can develop a timeline of events to help us understand what happened in a certain area. With this activity, students will first l
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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US National Parks and States Maps Worksheets and Quizzes for Geography
Geography is important in understanding many different topics. I love teaching my middle school and high school students about national parks. With these maps and quizzes, students are able to get a good grasp of where the 63 national parks are located as well as the states in which they are located. This resource includes five different maps of the US and four different quizzes, which are based on the provided maps. It also has a sheet of a list of all the national parks in alphabetical order a
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5th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Science_Aurora Borealis Northern Lights_Current Event Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, were on display last weekend. A strong solar storm hit Earth and produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early on May 11th. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learner
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6th - 12th
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Science_China Launches Moon Mission_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. China launched a lunar mission to retrieve samples from the dark side of the moon. If successful, the mission will take 53 days.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instruction by allowi
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7th - 11th
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Business_America’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. A new reactor unit at Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear power plant went into commercial operation. Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear plant is the single biggest producer of carbon-free energy in the country.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during
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7th - 11th
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Science_Warm Sibling Bonds Boost Happiness_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Researchers found people who reported higher levels of warmth and connection with their sibling at age 23, had lower levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms at age 41. People who felt conflict in a sibling relationship at age 23, were more likely to report anxiety and other negative emotions at mid-life.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and
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6th - 12th
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The Ocean and Climate Change: Virgin Islands National Park Science Activity
Virgin Islands National Park includes over 7,000 acres of shorelines, marine habitats, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Because this park is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is very reliant on the ocean and the effects it has on the island. There are many ways that the ocean affects the islands. In this activity, students will examine the effects of the ocean and climate change, specifically, on Virgin Islands National Park. Basically, there are six 'stations' in this activit
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
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, HS-ESS3-3
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, HS-ESS3-1
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Science_Largest Marine Reptile Sea Dragon Discovered_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Remains from a large sea dragon, the ichthyotitan severnensis, were recently discovered by a father-daughter pair. The sea dragon species coexisted with dinosaurs in the late Triassic Period, 250 million to 200 million years ago, and is believed to have been 80 feet long. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support stru
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7th - 11th
Science_ Total Solar Eclipse of 2024_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8th. People in North America along a path crossing from Mexico, the United States and then Canada will be able to view the total solar eclipse.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enri
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7th - 11th
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Politics_New Rules for Drinking Water by the EPA_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The US Environmental Protection Agency released rules requiring public water utilities to remove common "forever chemicals" from the water supply within five years. The mandate is the first nationwide regulation of substances found in dental floss, athletic clothing, food wrappers, and more.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organiz
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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Science_International Court Ruling on Climate Change_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Europe’s highest human rights court ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change. A court in Switzerland ruled that Switzerland “had failed to comply with its duties” related to protecting the quality of air. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers.
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