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Science Common Core W.6.1c resources
Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource
Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom! Uncover the amazing phenomena of whale evolution through this captivating two-part activity that seamlessly integrates science and ELA standards. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this exploration is designed to span two to three class periods.Part One -
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
Esperanza Rising Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connection essa
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4th - 6th
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Text Dependent Opinion Writing Text Based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Mars
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these differentiated paired passages, mentor texts, and writing prompts that are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Both articles have been updated for 2024. One article is a first-person reflection on space flight by an author who grew up in Florida during the Space Shuttle era. The second article is informational, explaining what NASA is doing to get ready for a Mars mission. During close reading, your students pick
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Opinion or Persuasive Writing Bundle, Text Dependent Writing, Easel
Argumentative Essay Writing for Middle School - Opinion and Persuasive
Persuasive essays and opinion writing can be tough, but your students will be engaged with this no prep essay about dogs! These activities include an informational text, pre-writing activities, graphic organizers , and more to help your students with essay writing. Engage your students with this comprehensive persuasive writing assignment!⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Students will read the passage
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4th - 7th
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Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer - Persuasive Essay Dog Themed
Captivate students with this persuasive writing unit! They will beg you to start as they read the passage (or research) about the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. They will then choose which breed they would rather own, and write an opinion essay to convince the reader which dog is better! No prep for you and easy to implement in your classroom.⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Check out the
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4th - 7th
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Number the Stars Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Number the Stars Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connection essa
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4th - 6th
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Dog Breed Opinion Writing and Graphic Organizers with Reading Passages BUNDLE
Persuasive writing and opinion writing can be tough, but your students will be engaged with this no prep essay about dogs! These activities include an informational text, pre-writing activities, graphic organizers , and more to help your students with essay writing. Engage your students with this comprehensive persuasive writing assignment!This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Students will read the passage (or research) about the dog breeds. They
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4th - 7th
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Science CER Writing Templates
Need a simple, ready to use, easy to understand CER template for your middle or high school students to use during their next lab or investigation? Look no further! This set includes 8 different templates which are scaffolded in a variety of ways. Like some parts but want to make them your own? Editable pieces are included!This includes multiple non-editable PDFs that can be printed, or used with a PDF tool to add text boxes and make digital if needed. This also includes an editable Word Documen
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6th - 9th
Abiotic and Biotic Factors, Ecology, & Biome 30 Day Quick Write Bell Ringers
This is 30 different quick write topics for science class that is primarily geared towards middle school (7-8) however there are many topics that may be applicable for grades 6th and 9th. I am using this as a warm up, but can be used for an exit ticket or for daily homework.
It includes a variety of topics covered within an ecology unit including, abiotic and biotic factors, food web, energy pyramid, adaptaions, and biomes. This is a great way to meet common core by having students practice wri
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6th - 9th
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Research Simulation Task- Science Related Task
Using CommonLit as a source, the two articles use evidence to support how the sun is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. Due to the fact that NJSLA uses 3 sources, one of which is a multi-media source for essay writing, students will review two texts and a short video which is linked onto the document to analyze and compose a 4 paragraph essay. In this purchase, you will receive: 1. Essay Prompt and deconstruction of that prompt2. Detailed outline as a scaffold for students3. Graphic
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4th - 7th
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The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington NO Prep Novel Guide
The Elephant's Girl by Rimington Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about zoos, sanctuaries, tornadoes, elephants and animals in captivity, as well as character analysis, themes, new vocabulary, main idea and details, plus much MORE! This resource includes: Pre - Reading ActivityKLW ChartChapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsAnswer Key New VocabularyTornadoes ReadingElephants in Captivity ReadingExtension Resource Text-to-Self Questions Compare & Contrast ActivitiesCharacter Ana
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5th - 8th
Science Quick Writes Set 1 for Grades 5-9
This is 30 different quick write topics for science class that is primarily geared towards middle school (7-8) however there are many topics that may be applicable for grades 5th, 6th, and 9th.
It includes a variety of topics covered within the first 6 weeks of the school year including expectations, lab safety, force & motion, and an introduction to biology. This is a great way to meet common core by having students practice writing, defending their answers, and comparing with real life s
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5th - 9th
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A Linked Novel Study for Joan Bauer's Soar I Print & Digital Versions
Engage your students in reading, writing, history, and science with Joan Bauer's Soar! This unit provides vocabulary and comprehension activities, along with project directions, printable lessons, and printable quotations from the book. Baseball fans and other students alike will enjoy studying the wisdom of Jeremiah as they cheer for his Muskrats.This novel study includes differentiated activities that target a variety of learning styles. The projects can be done individually or cooperatively
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5th - 7th
Also included in: ELA Resources to Accompany Joan Bauer's Soar I Print & Digital Versions
Log Question: Daily Questions or Bell Ringer Worksheet Template
We always need to determine whether or not the students understand the material that we cover in class. You can put a question on the board either as a pre-assessment (about the lesson you are about to teach) or as an informal assessment about a previous lesson. For example, "List and describe the three major rock types."The students can fill out this worksheet every day as the bells rings or as they walk into your classroom. This allows them to have something to work on when they arrive and it'
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
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Also included in: Earth Science Large Bundle of 33 Activities, Labs and Worksheets
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Salmon School - Class Book Project - Animal Science Research and Report Writing
Salmon School - Class Book Project - Animal Science Research and Report Writing* Includes a zip file with 2 documents: a PDF version and an editable Microsoft Word doc version *This printable packet includes 29 topics/questions to engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade, or homeschool students in the exploration of salmon. Students can work together to each complete 1 page to complete a class book or each student could work on completing this project individually for a larger-scale assignment. Each
Total solar eclipse Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
Eclipse 2024 Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep and review stations.
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4th - 6th
Daylight Savings Time Activity and Lesson Packet! Crafts, Writing, Time, Reading
Daylight Savings Time activity packet complete with crafts, reading, math, writing, and more! Designed to ignite curiosity and foster understanding, this comprehensive resource promises to turn your classroom into a hub of exploration and learning. Get ready to engage your students in an unforgettable educational experience that seamlessly blends ELA, math, science, and history.Enhance your classroom's learning experience with our comprehensive Daylight Savings Time Activity Packet. This engagi
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PreK - 6th
Science Experiment Lab Report Template Differentiated
The perfect scientific method lab report template for children of all ages and levels! Great resource to encourage critical thinking and evidence based writing at ALL levels within the scientific method framework. This product provides scaffolded support for English language learners or students with special needs. This product is separated for children at three different educational levels. The first set is ink and printer friendly and can easily print double sided to function as a full lab rep
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K - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, K-PS3-1
, 5-ESS2-2
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Energy Project Based Learning | Earth Day
In this project based learning unit on energy, students learn about the essential elements of energy conservation and practice real-life reading, writing, science and math standards and 21st Century competencies. As students complete various activities and grow in their energy knowledge, they work to become an earth superhero for energy. Once they've learned all the basics, students will try to persuade others to conserve energy to save planet Earth.This resource is organized into five sections
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3rd - 6th
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Articles - 1: Goblin Sharks - MAGNIFICENT or MONSTROUS? - Fact & Opinion
READING & WRITING - ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP ................................................................... FOCUS: FACT & OPINIONTEXT"MAGNIFICENT OR MONSTROUS" is a nonfiction ARTICLE ABOUT goblin sharks. These are rare deep-sea sharks called living fossils. Goblin sharks have a perfect blend of incredibly cool ADAPTATIONS and hideous APPEARANCE traits, making this an ideal article for FACT & OPINION......................................................TOPICS APPROP
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Articles - 12: POEMS, ARTICLES & NARRATIVES - BUNDLE II - PDF & ONLINE
Genetics 20 Day Quick Write Bell Ringer
This bundle is 4 weeks (20 days) worth of quick writes for you to use as an introduction to a lesson as a warm up or as an exit ticket to determine how well the students comprehended the lesson. It contains a variety of different genetic topics for quick writes that cover genes, traits, genotype, phenotype, adaptations and natural selection. I am using this for 7th grade, but if your curriculum requires you to teach it in different grades it can probably be used for 6th through 10th. It focuses
Front Desk Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Save planning time and increase the rigor of any Front Desk Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literatur
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4th - 6th
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Thanksgiving Foods: Writing and Healthy Eating Differentiated Leveled Worksheet
This product contains a double-sided worksheet differentiated to four levels to foster discussions on different Thanksgiving traditions and healthy eating habits:Tracing and labelingCopying and sentence writingCategorizing into food groups and sentence writingResearching and explaining in sentence formThis product was created with an after-school program in mind for different age groups, but can also be used to differentiate in a class.Similar Product: Gratitude Postcards https://www.teacherspay
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Not Grade Specific
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
, K-LS1-1
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