General science Common Core RST.11-12.7 resources

PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

HS-LS1-5

Card Sort Activity - Electromagnetic Spectrum with Easel Digital Version Online

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This card sort will prepare your 8th grade science and 9th and 10th grade physical science students to compare and identify the electromagnetic spectrum. After completing this activity, students will be able to describe the parts including gamma, x-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and radio waves. Important Informationincludes Easel digital version that is compatible with Google ClassroomAnswer key and student chart for interactive notebook includedRecommended for 8th grade science and 9th a

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Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

, MP3

, MP4

NGSS:

HS-PS4-4

, HS-PS4-5

, HS-PS4-3

Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Waves - Notes, Card Sorts, Problems, Labs, and More!

Properties of Waves Worksheet - PDF and Digital Versions

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This worksheet will prepare students to compare and identify the characteristics and interactions of waves. By completing this activity, 9th and 10th grade physical science students will learn how to differentiate wave type including longitudinal and transverse, wave parts including crests, troughs, compressions, rarefactions, and wavelength, and wave interactions including diffraction, reflection, refraction, and interference. Online version also included for distance learning and in class ass

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.A.1

, MP2

Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Waves - Notes, Card Sorts, Problems, Labs, and More!

Photosynthesis Powerpoint and Notes

Created by

Amy Brown Science

This Photosynthesis PowerPoint covers the concepts of ADP and ATP, chlorophyll and other pigments, leaf structure, the light dependent reactions, the light independent reactions (Calvin cycle), and factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. Biology teachers know that Photosynthesis can be a difficult unit for our students. This 77 slide PowerPoint presentation and accompanying set of notes for high school biology will engage your students while you teach this difficult unit of study. Choos

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PowerPoint Presentations, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

HS-LS1-5

Also included in: Photosynthesis Unit Bundle - PowerPoint Notes Labs Activities Worksheets Quizzes

Preview of More Force Problems Using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet

Animal Group Behavior Project: HS-LS2-8

Created by

Biology Bee

Do group behaviors in animals increase the survival rates of individual organisms? Students will work in teams to research and create an informative poster for one of the following animal behaviors: flocking, schooling, herding, cooperative hunting, migrating, or swarming. Students share posters in a gallery walk and complete a jigsaw chart summarizing their findings. Finally, students complete a scaffolded CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) to practice engaging in argument from evidence. This Prod

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RST.9-10.8

, RST.11-12.1

General Science, Physics, Science

Newton's First Law BrainBreakOut® Escape Room - Online Distance Learning

Created by

MrPhyzyx Classroom

Description: This Google Form lesson uses an ESCAPE ROOM format to present information on Newton's First Law of Motion, Mass, and Inertia through instructional media and by answering formative questions along the way. Students move from room to room by solving short puzzles to unlock the escape room locks. The entire lesson is SELF-GRADING and depending on grade level takes a full class hour to complete.Please download my free samples to be sure you understand what you are purchasing.Try the Sci

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

HS-ESS2-1

, HS-ESS2-4

, HS-PS3-4

, HS-ETS1-2

, HS-ETS1-3

...

Dichotomous Key Worksheets: Learning Binomial Nomenclature (Halloween)

Created by

OMg Science

Engage your students with this fun worksheet. This product is great for Distance Learning because it also includes a digital copy of the worksheet. Included in this product is two dichotomous key worksheets. Your students will have a blast using theses keys to identify mythical creatures and different "breeds" of dogs. They will get to explore how to use a dichotomous key along with the concept of binomial nomenclature. This product has a paper form with an answer key and if you want to save tim

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Taxonomy Bundle: Biological Classification and Animal Behavior (Distance Learn)

PBS NOVA Viewing Guide - Nature's Fear Factor

Created by

Mrs Why

Looking for a stress-free lesson that is still packed with valuable learning? Then this resource is perfect for you! This viewing guide will take students through the PBS NOVA episode entitled “Nature’s Fear Factor.” This episode discusses the work a team of scientists is doing in Mozambique’s Gorgongosa National Park, where the top predators are gone and the ecosystem’s normal balance of competition is no longer in place. This episode is approximately 54 minutes long. This resource includes a r

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

CCSS:

SL.6.2

, SL.7.2

, SL.8.2

, SL.9-10.2

, SL.11-12.2

...

History of Forensics Timeline Project

Created by

STEM Teacher Inspiration

This forensics research project contains a PDF handout for students that guides them through the criteria of their research into the history of forensic investigation. Students can use any reliable sources to find dates and events throughout history that allow them to create a timeline as the final product of this project. A rubric describes what is required in order to achieve a perfect score on the project. This project is part of my Introduction to Forensics unit, the first unit of study i

Subjects:

Research, Projects, Activities

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Introduction to Forensics Unit Bundle

Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle

Created by

Experiments from Experience

Estimating the Post Mortem Interval, estimating time of death, and learning the roles of the Medical Examiner, this unit will help your students engage in the field of Forensic Science. If you are struggling to create a creative, engaging unit about Death Investigations and Forensic Pathology, look no further! I started teaching Forensic Science in 2014 and spent many years creating my own unit objectives, lessons, activities, and authentic assessments. The pace, layout, and case studies are all

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Forensic student activity: Identifying the mechanism, manner and cause of death

Created by

Experiments from Experience

This is a student activity for the classroom, where students will use scenarios to determine the cause, manner and mechanism of this. This is a great activity to use during the "Death Investigations" unit of a Forensic Science course. This activity includes an answer key, so the teacher can review at the end of class.Objectives:Distinguish between four manners of death: natural, accidental, suicidal, and homicidalDistinguish between cause, manner, and mechanisms of deathUsing the following crite

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Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle

Force Problems Using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion Worksheet

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This worksheet will prepare students to solve simple problems including force calculations using Newton's 2nd Law of Motion. By completing this activity, 8th and 9th grade science students will learn how to calculate force problems. Included skills:Simple problems to introduce force calculations using Newton's 2nd law of motionStudents solve problems using the variables mass, acceleration, and forceMetric units used in every problem including kilograms, kilometers, and Newton-meters (Joules)Te

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Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Physics Problems Worksheets

Chemistry in Everyday Life Research Project End of Year

Created by

Experiments from Experience

Why learn chemistry? It is involved in MANY industries and therefore many careers! While you think you may never use chemistry, guess again! Chemistry is the solution to many problems facing our society and understanding how it can be applied can help create new, advanced products, help keep the environment clean, and even catch criminals!Project Guidelines: You will choose ONE topic and ONE career to research & describe in a presentation to your classmates.Based on your topic, you will nee

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Science

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

...

Ink Chromatography Mini-Unit

Created by

Elizabeth Orme

A set of 2 labs for students to explore ink chromatography and an assessment where students design their own lab to test a question about chromatography. Teacher notes and tips for each component included. The focus of these activities is to put the cognitive load on students through discovery and inquiry rather than teacher-directed notes. 1. Discovery intro lab with forensics applications2. Soda tasting lab to represent mixtures + connection to chromatography3. Student-designed lab assignme

Subjects:

Forensics, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

CCSS:

...

PBS NOVA Viewing Guide - Secret Mind of Slime

Created by

Mrs Why

Looking for a stress-free lesson that is still packed with valuable learning? Then this resource is perfect for you! This viewing guide will take students through the PBS NOVA episode entitled “Secret Mind of Slime.” This educational video gives an overview of the brainless organisms known as slime molds. This episode is approximately 53 minutes long.This resource includes a regular worksheet and a modified worksheet. The modified worksheet has a word bank, which makes it easier to complete. By

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The Introspective Educator LLC

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RST.11-12.7

Marine Biology Career Exploration Task Cards (webquest)

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Introduce your students to marine science careers with this print-and-go or digital upload task card (or webquest) activity. This activity takes students through a series of career exploration tasks in the marine biology field. This activity covers marine science careers and ocean exploration. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory marine biology or marine science class; great to use as an introductory lesson or a station rotation activity. What Is I

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RST.9-10.10

, RST.11-12.10

Mock Crime Scene Bundle (editable)

Created by

Olive Branch Science

This bundle includes everything needed to support a physical crime scene set up in your school. This particular story takes place in a greenhouse and requires tape (for body outline), fake blood (or blood splatter photo), shovel, dirt, and any miscellaneous items. However, it could be easily edited to your location and supplies on hand.Included in the bundle:Powerpoint with backstory. Will be filled in by students with answers, crime scene photos, crime scene sketch, and hypothesis.Profiles for

Subjects:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RST.11-12.3

, RST.11-12.9

Waves: Reflection and Refraction Worksheet - PDF and Digital Versions

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This worksheet will prepare students to compare and identify the characteristics and interactions of waves during reflection and refraction. By completing this activity, 9th and 10th grade physical science students will learn how to differentiate examples and descriptions of wave interactions including reflection and refraction as well as label and identify the parts of each in diagrams. Using the Law of Reflection, students will draw in the reflected ray, measure the angles of incidence and re

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.A.1

Computer Science - Technology, General Science, Science

, MP2

NGSS:

MS-PS4-2

Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Waves - Notes, Card Sorts, Problems, Labs, and More!

Quick Reference Standards for Literacy in Science/Tech Subjects (Grades 6-12)

Created by

Mrs Lawson's Room 21

I made this resource to make it easier to scroll through the CCSS for Literacy in Science/Technical Subjects (Grades 6-12.) I thought it might be useful for high school teachers who use CCSS!It has, from left to right, grades 6-12.If you’d like a sample of how these Quick Reference Standards spreadsheets work, consider checking out my Quick Reference for California Theater Arts Standards.Source:Grades 6-12 Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects (Common Core State Standards Initiative(https:/

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Professional Documents, Professional Development

CCSS:

...

Properties of Waves + Wave Speed Problems Maze Activities - PDF + Digital online

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These 4 mazes will prepare students to compare and identify the characteristics and interactions of waves as well as calculate wave speed problems. By completing this activity, 9th and 10th grade physical science students will learn how to differentiate wave type including longitudinal and transverse, wave parts including crests, troughs, compressions, rarefactions, and wavelength, and wave interactions including diffraction, reflection, refraction, and interference. Students will also solve wa

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

HSA-SSE.A.1

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

, MP2

NGSS:

HS-PS4-1

Also included in: Bundle of Lessons - Waves - Notes, Card Sorts, Problems, Labs, and More!

Isotope Worksheet Practice, Video Notes, Half Life, Isotope Symbols - Nuclear

Created by

Science Out of the Box

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Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory, Games, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RST.11-12.4

Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS:

HS-PS1-8

Balancing Chemical Equations and The Law of Conservation of Mass

Created by

CHEM by Gloria

The purpose of this activity is to provide a visual for students so that they can balance 5 chemical equations while obeying the Law of Conservation of Mass. Students will build species on either side of the chemical equation in order to balance the elements on both side of the chemical equation. In addition students will classify the 5 chemical equations once they have balanced the chemical equations. The 5 classes of reactions in this activity are combustion, single displacement (aka single

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RST.6-8.7

, RST.9-10.7

Cellular Respiration Concept Map with Answer Key

Created by

K Squared Science

This is a concept map designed to assist students in organizing and comprehending the fundamentals of Cellular Respiration. The map covers Glycolysis, Fermentation, The Krebs Cycle, and the Electron Transport Chain. I use this concept map to help students review the information at the end of the Cellular Respiration unit.A blank student concept map and a completed answer key for the teacher are provided to aid in the process. This particular version of the concept map is a pdf copy.

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