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Science Common Core WHST.6-8.1e resources
CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit
Introduce and reinforce the CER strategy with your science students using the bundle of print and digital materials. These lessons will walk you through introducing the claim, evidence, and reasoning method to your students to help clarify, think critically, and explain their scientific reasoning to demonstrate their knowledge of the concepts learned. Students will be able to:Demonstrate their knowledge of scientific principles through crafted writing responsesUtilize the claim, evidence, reason
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5th - 7th
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Human Impact on the Environment - Climate Change - Global Warming - Sketch Notes
Are you looking for an activity about human impact on the environment and global climate change? These NO PREP human impact notes help middle school science students learn about how human activities impact the environment. Click HERE to save 10% Human Impact on the Environment and Climate Change BUNDLE.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes cover the greenhouse effect, global warming, and climate change.Sketch notes are great for interactive s
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6th - 7th
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MS-ESS3-5
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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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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Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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Ecology Mystery - C-E-R Changes In Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Habitat Loss
What happens when something disrupts the ability of a system to meet the needs of the organisms within its bounds? In this activity, students will explore what that “something” might be when presented with the problem of a precipitous decline in the native tree frog population of Mayberry, Florida.In this activity, students will identify possible causes for the “silent nights” Mayberry is now experiencing as the tree frog population has plummeted. While there is no one right answer, students ca
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activities Posters and Worksheets
Are you trying to implement CER into your science classroom and unsure where to start? These claim, evidence, reasoning materials will walk you through introducing CER to your students using teacher tips pages, ideas for practicing with your students, student reference sheets, scaffolded classroom decor posters, a graphic organizer, and a rubric to assess student writing. Are you looking for more practice writing CER responses? Check out this resource that includes ten student activities. Click
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Unit
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Activity
Your middle school students will love making real life data driven decisions about energy sources for a fictional city. After they analyze the renewable and nonrenewable energy sources they'll create a presentation to persuade a panel why their choices are right for the city. Sharpen your student’s critical thinking, persuasive writing, and presentation skills this with project on energy sources! This project will give your middle school students the chance to analyze the energy needs of a ci
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Earth Science Summer Reading Passages for Middle School Science
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Do you need informational text passages about Changes to the Earth's Surface? This fantastic bundle gives you five informational text units on Earth Science Topics. You will love these science reading passages and comprehension questions. Students will practice informational text skills and learn about plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and volcanic activity that has shaped the earth's surface with real-life examples
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
Is It Alive? Living vs Non-living CCSS NGSS MS-LS1-1 (Editable)
This two day lesson covers the Next Generation Life Science Standard MS-LS1-1 with a focus on Living and Nonliving Organism. Also included are the Common Core Writing (WHST.6-8.1 and WHST.6-8.7) as well as the Science and Engineer Practices (Planning and Carrying out Investigation) that are attached to this standard. Easily adaptable to Interactive Notebooks.
Packet includes:
*Standards
*Venn Diagram
*T-Chart
*Characteristics of living things (6 slide presentation with visuals)
*Survival of l
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5th - 9th
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Diffusion & Cell Membrane Experiment with an Egg - A Science Activity MS-LS1-2
Students will run to class to check their eggs while learning about diffusion and how the cell membrane works with this exciting science experiment. Students learn about cells, diffusion, and how some liquids can cross the cell membrane and some cannot. Click on the PREVIEW button above to take a closer look at everything included!The science experiment uses a raw chicken egg and everyday materials to explore how different liquids diffuse across a cell membrane. This is a favorite activity stude
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-2
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
5th Grade Interactive Science Notebooks - NGSS Sketch Notes - Graphic Organizers
Are you looking for science sketch notes for 5th grade science? This science doodle sketch notes bundle is for teachers who need NO PREP, simple, and engaging 5th grade NGSS notes that are clear and uncluttered. Great for interactive science notebooks. Quizzes (digital and print) and slideshows are included with many of the notes. Why Students and Teachers Love it:No Prep: The sketch notes and games included need no prep. Just print out the resources, then follow along with your students!Simple
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5th
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5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
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Interactions in Ecosystems - Abiotic and Biotic Factors - Activities & Game
Save 10% on these activities teaching about interactions in ecosystems. These LOW PREP ecosystem notes and science game help middle school science students learn about how changes in abiotic and biotic factors impact ecosystems and predict outcomes. Students explore predator and prey, competitive, mutually beneficial, commensalism, and parasitic relationships in ecosystems while predicting changes that might happen in a population or community.Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
Crosscutting Concepts - NGSS Interactive Science Notebook - Sketch Notes & more
Are you looking for an activity to teach the seven NGSS crosscutting concepts? These NO PREP NGSS crosscutting concepts notes and CER writing activities are great for interactive science notebooks. A slideshow and digital and print quiz are also included. Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These notes will assist students as they learn the seven Crosscutting Concepts (Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Systems, Energy and Matter, Stability and Change,
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6th - 9th
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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) | Scientific Writing Lesson and Practice
Teach your middle school science students the art of constructing a compelling scientific explanation with the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (C.E.R.) writing strategy! Engage your students with these interactive Google Slides that guide them through the process of formulating a solid scientific claim, gathering relevant evidence, and providing thoughtful reasoning to support their claims.Key Features:Step-by-Step Guidance: These user-friendly Google Slides provide a concise and comprehensive introd
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Earth Science Resource/Curriculum Growing Bundle
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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Heroes of the Environment Earth Day Novel Guide
Heroes of the Environment True Stories of People Who Are Helping To Protect the Planet by Harriet Rohmer Guide is perfect for teaching about current agricultural practices, compost, pesticides, fertilizers, vertical farming, e-waste, water pollution, mountain removal, depletion of wetlands, oil drilling and environmental cost and much more. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)After this lesson students will:- be able to explain how to make compost- be able to verbalize the
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6th - 8th
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Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio
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3rd - 5th
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3-5-ETS1-3
NYS Science Standards "I Can Statements"- MS - Gr. 6 - 8 -Connected with NYSNGLS
Grades 6 -8 - New York State Science Learning Standards "I Can Statements"Updated 2023Connected to the New York State Next Generation ELA and Math Learning Standards.These Standards were adopted by NYS in 2016 and rolled out beginning in 2017, with implementation Pre-K through Grade 8 in 2019. As of 2023 these Standards have been updated.Middle School Science - I Can StatementsGrades 6 – 8Units Include:Structure and Properties of Matter (green) – 40 I Can StatementsChemical Reactions (black) – 1
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Maths Science Project: Coral Reef Task Force
The 'Coral Reef Task Force' needs the help of your students! Learn science, maths, and humanities concepts in an integrated real-world project.This integrated task combines science, maths, and humanities concepts in an engaging real-world scenario. Students join the 'Coral Reef Task Force' as scientists working to make recommendations about improving the health of the reef ecosystem. The three stages of the project include discovering more about the reef ecosystem (Science), analyzing data about
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7th - 9th
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HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
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Different substance Addictions - Drugs Education Lesson
Different Types of Substance Addictions - Drugs Education. Life Skills Lesson. Editable 22 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.Learning Outcomes: To consider the differences classification of drugs To explore why people take illegal drugs To evaluate what support networks are available to help support those in needSome Key Terms Covered Inhalants, Gaming, Sugar, Nicotine, Alcohol, Prescript
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Legal and Illegal Drugs - Middle / High School Unit
Middle School Science Writing Prompts (NGSS-Aligned)
Unlock the power of science and language arts with our comprehensive PDF book of NGSS-aligned writing prompts. Explore various writing styles while reinforcing science standards and enhancing differentiation. Perfect for reviewing and assessing science and ELA standards.
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
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Nature vs Nurture Discussion - Inheritance - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on nature versus nurture, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about genetics and inheritance! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of genes and heredity. To what extent are our traits inherited (innate) or learned (environmental)? With strong social
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
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