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General science Common Core RI.8.8 resources
Electricity & Magnetism: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about electricity and magnetism through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading level
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Light and Sound Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about light and sound energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels f
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Forces and Motion: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about forces and motion through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
End of Year Science Activity or Summer Project on Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
This fun and engaging NGSS middle school activity and lesson challenges students to be park rangers and develop and present solutions to various real problems facing Yellowstone's ecosystem while teaching them the importance of maintaining its BIODIVERSITY! This low prep activity has student worksheets that take about five days to complete and addresses the Next Generation Science Standard's Performance Expectation MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ec
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Matter & Energy: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about matter and energy through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for ea
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Human Body Systems: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about human body systems through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for e
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Life Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Ecosystems: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ecosystems through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each pass
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Simple Machines: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about simple machines through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Cells: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about cells through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passage (
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Life Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Tools of Science Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on many tools that scientists use. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study about science tools, experiments, and lab safety. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are O-Q-S.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above gr
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Scientists and Inventors Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle
Science: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about science through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passage
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Science Differentiated Passages Bundle
Earth Science Passages 40 leveled nonfiction texts with comprehension activities
This earth science resource includes 40 differentiated reading passages about various topics in earth science. View the preview to see each topic along with the 3 reading levels for each text! (Hello documentation of differentiation & integration for your lesson plans!) Includes various comprehension activities for even further differentiation. Use these in small groups for guided reading, no prep center activities, assessments, homework, or morning work! Please view the preview to get an id
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3rd - 6th
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Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questionsThe Scopes Trial, also known as the "Monkey Trial," was a 1925 legal case that challenged the teaching of evolution in American schools. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect tool for teachers looking for a unique and exciting way to explore the fundamentals of some of the most famous courtroom cases. With detailed summaries of actual cases paired with thought-provoking questions and teacher notes, students will
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Scientific Measurements Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the Metric System an Scientific Measurements. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study about why scientists use the metric system, differences between the customary system, and ease of converting between units. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are N-P-R.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Scientists and Inventors Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle
STEM Science News Current Events Extended Research and Present Project NGSS MYP
Are you searching for an engaging way to get your students EXCITED about and reading science current events? Look no further! Science literacy is easy with engaging STEM current events student choice activity. Improve important critical thinking & problem solving skills while practicing reading, research and presentation shills through interest based science topics. What's Included in this current event activity? ★ Clear and easy to follow digital or print student handouts.★ Fillable 5Ws an
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5th - 9th
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Skeletal System Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the skeletal system of the human body. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study body systems and organs. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M-O-R.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simp
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Body Systems Bundle Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Passages
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America Read Across America, an initiative by the National Education Association (NEA), offers a platform to celebrate reading and promote literacy. However, its celebration in recent years has been marked by discussions around book banning and censorship, reflecting on historical events like the Scopes Trial.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINT ONLY. YOU WILL FIND MY SLIDES AND PRINT VERSION HERE: FREE SPEECH SLIDES AND PRINT The Scopes Trial, al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Acids and Bases Leveled Texts for Differentiated Reading
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage explaining basic information about acids and bases. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level readers. Integrate science with your reading and meet each reader's needs with this set. Questions & answer key included. Guided Reading Levels: L-N-RYou might like SCIENCE ANCHOR CHARTSYou might like DIFFERENTIATED FOURTH GRADE SCIENCE PASSAGES FOR THE YEARYou might like SCIENCE TASK CARDS BUNDLEDon't Miss My Newest Products!Hav
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Not Grade Specific
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Ethics: Medical Ethics Unit
A Medical Ethics Unit lasting seven hours (one lesson is a double) that was created for Middle School Religious Studies, but could easily be used for other age groups.Each lesson is very detailed, editable and differentiated three ways with color-coded challenge tasks for every activity. The lessons are very easy to follow as all the instructions are on the PowerPoints and worksheets.The unit includes:What are the religious and ethical views on abortion? A lesson exploring the pro-choice and pro
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6th - 11th
Observation vs. Inference
This activity is designed for students from 7th or 8th grades to 10th or 11th grades. It is intended to address observations and inferences in science, but the examples chosen could apply to other subjects, such as language arts. The student worksheet should be used concurrently with the PowerPoint presentation. After the first few slides, the worksheet and PowerPoint are both needed to complete the activity.The worksheet should be distributed to each student after viewing slide seven of the Pow
Grades:
6th - 12th
Seismic Inequality: Earthquakes & Environmental Justice (article + discussion)
This three-part activity guides teachers and students through a day of reading about and discussing the environmental justice issue of seismic inequality. Students will begin by reading a high-school level article about the disproportionate effect of earthquakes on poor countries vs rich countries along with the high costs associated with earthquake-proofing infrastructure. Students will then reflect on the article using the free Google app, Jamboard (on a provided template). Last, students w
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
Conclusion - Inference –– Write On! Fiction and Science Focus
The word “infer” is controversial in its usage. Some language sources accept it to mean “hint at” as in “Are you inferring I’m lazy?” However, most references present it as a synonym for “conclude.” It is primarily in this context that the words are used in the packet.
The unit provides a paragraph form for analytic writing and requires critical thinking skill.
Both fiction and non-fiction selections are included, along with an information handout explaining the definitions and
Grades:
6th - 9th
Science Literacy: SSS1 Happily Ever - Short Science Stories - Rocks & Minerals
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS:
Are you frustrated trying to get your students to learn basic science concepts? Pay attention in class? Write coherent essays or answer open-ended science questions?
MAYBE IT’S TIME TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
SHORT SCIENCE STORIES
Personalized Science Stories to Engage Middle School Students and Teach Common Core Standards & Science Content Simultaneously
WHAT ARE SSS?
• Engaging short stories that teach or reinforce major science concepts and c
Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
Advertisement Discernment Scientific CER Investigation
The CCSS requires the teaching of ELA standards in all subjects. As good teachers we've long looked for ways to combine multiple objectives / disciplines into one lesson / assessment. After spending two months on the scientific method with my ESL eighth graders I wanted to give them an assessment that would assess their understanding of the scientific method, discrimination between types of variables, and also cover some of the ELA objectives that we needed to accomplish. We did this activity
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: CER Bundle
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