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General science Common Core WHST.6-8.1 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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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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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
Best Science CER Rubric Ever! Editable Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity
Are you looking for an easy to use CER rubric and CER handout? CER writing can be challenging for students and this clear and easy to understand resource will help you effectively teach, model, and implement Claim Evidence Reasoning writing in your science classroom. Please click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready to use resource.CER or Claim Evidence Reasoning writing can be used for practice, labs, or assessment. Included in this resource:Editable CER rubric - Google DocOne page
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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
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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Human Body Systems Worksheet - Interactive Science Notebook Graphic Organizer
Teach human body systems and save you time by efficiently teaching multiple human body systems on a one-page graphic organizer. Included in this NO PREP resource is a slideshow (both pdf and ppt), digital and print quiz, and two CER (claim evidence reasoning) writing activities. Click on the PREVIEW to see more.Human body systems notes come with the option to include six or eleven body systems. A slideshow guides students as they fill out the notes. 2 CER options with sample answer keys and a ru
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5th - 7th
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MS-LS1-3
Forms of Energy Project
Review and reinforce the seven forms of energy with your physical science students using this persuasive writing poster project. Students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of potential, kinetic, chemical, thermal (optional "heat" included), electromagnetic (options for light and radiant are included), electrical, mechanical, sound or atomic energy by creating a large poster to persuade others why it is the most important form of energy. Like this resource? Check out the unit and sa
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Physical Science Curriculum
Genetic and Environmental Factors & Growth - Science Notes & More NGSSMS-LS1-5
What environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms? This easy-to-use middle school science activity includes two pages of doodle sketch notes, a 10-question digital and print quiz, 2 CER writing prompts with a rubric, and a PowerPoint Presentation (as a pdf and PPT). Abiotic and biotic environmental factors influencing growth are covered. Environmental conditions like light, space, water, and food help an organism reach its genetic potential. Genetic factors are inherited t
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS1-5
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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CER Genetic Engineering Scientific Argument Set Debate Project 2-Pack Secondary
Engage your middle and high school students during units of study on genetics with our Genetic Engineering Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to explore topics like:CRISPR technologiesGenetically modified organisms - including humans!Using genetic engineering to bring back extinct organisms — sure to be a class favorite! Animal cloning ...and much more!Perfect as a way to explore the applications of genetics, our 2-pack provid
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7th - 12th
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MS-LS4-5
What is a Scientist? CER Practice Beginning of the Year
This activity is a great way to use science trade books in your classroom as well as practice CER in a creative way. This Google Slide assignment is a quick and easy way to assign practice on writing CERs in your science classroom.This assignment uses the science trade book, "Ada Twist: Scientist," by Andrea Beaty to prove whether or not you think Ada is considered a scientist or not. You can either use the book as a read aloud in class, or, if you are distance learning from home, you can use th
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5th - 9th
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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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Newspaper Project For Any Science Unit
Finished with a unit and want a fun way for students to show their learning? In this project, students will create a newspaper tailored to the content you have been learning about. What this product includes:- Teacher tips and planning sheets - Student planning sheet and newspaper page templates- Peer feedback form and peer evaluation form- Grading rubric- Assignment ideas for all middle school units (Includes ideas for: water and weather, force and motion, energy, matter and chemistry, earth sc
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6th - 8th
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Cell Processes: Active and Passive Transport
Are you trying to teach why the cell membrane is important? Teaching students how cells transport molecules across the cell membrane? How about teaching the importance of modelling? Use text based passages with questions, labs, graphic organizers, and modelling activities to learn about diffusion, osmosis, endo- and exocytosis and how the cell membrane functions. For use with Microsoft and Google platforms (not affiliated). This product can be used for online learning as well as in-person. Digit
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cells Bundle Set-Digital For Virtual/ Distance Learning and In-Person
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
Density Mass Volume Bundle for Middle School: Labs, Posters, Worksheets, CER Set
Supercharge your middle school science classroom with the comprehensive and versatile Mass, Volume & Density Complete Pack! This ultimate resource bundle is packed with 10 engaging visual notes posters, 15 skill-building worksheets, hands-on labs, a robust CER Pack with 19 prompts for scientific arguments, and an exciting Dicebreakers review game. Your students will gain mastery in measurement concepts and skills, confidently navigating labs, calculating densities, and excelling in scientifi
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6th - 8th
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CELLS: ENDOSYMBIOTIC THEORY USING CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING, REBUTTAL
Use CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING AND REBUTTAL to discuss the evolution of Eukaryotic cells. Did Eukaryotes arise from Prokaryotes? State a Claim, Back it up with Evidence, Give your Reasoning, and add a Rebuttal! The Endosymbiotic Theory is used in Biology courses to discuss how Eukaryotic cells evolved over the course of time. This lesson discusses the Endosymbiotic Theory in a reading selection and gives a short description of the differences in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Students will us
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal Bundle: TOP SELLER
Middle School Energy Pack: Bounce Lab and CER Editable Worksheets Coloring Page
Energize Your Science Curriculum with Our Ultimate Energy Bundle! Middle school science teachers, are you ready to simplify your energy lessons and engage your students effortlessly? Explore our all-in-one Energy Bundle, carefully designed to cater to your needs and make teaching forms of energy a breeze. ✔️ What's Included:☄️ Energy Bounce Lab and CER Pack:Unlock the Power of Energy with Our Energy Bounce Lab for Middle School! This classic lab explores potential and kinetic energy, and our co
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS3-5
CER - How to write a Scientific Explanation
Slideshow and guided student note sheet for How to write science explanations using claim, evidence and reasoning format. Designed for the teacher to guide the class through together, then opportunities for students to practice on their own or in pairs/groups. In the last exercise of the slideshow, students use a topic unrelated to science to practice writing CER. Student note sheet and modified student note sheet are included!
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6th - 9th
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Awesome Lab Report Template / Generator for DIGITAL Google Docs™️ *
The premier Lab Report Template / Lab Report Generator for Google Docs™ and Google Classroom™ - This Science Lab Report Maker / Science Lab Report Template is a Paperless Step by Step Student Report Organizer for Google Docs™ / Google Classroom™. This is a Google Sheet™ that steps students through the process of writing a successful science lab report. ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════║ ㅤ⭐ Students are presented with a single screen for each step of the process. ║ ㅤ⭐ Informa
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5th - 10th
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Mission to Mars Thematic Unit Plan
This bundle includes six different resources where students will:Design a mission badge (e-textiles)Study of the U.S. space program’s chronology (explanation text)Learn about ecosystems while considering what they would need to survive on Mars (persuasive text)Study previous rover designs before designing and evaluating one using littleBitsResearch significant people and events to the U.S. space program (primary and secondary sources)Write a short story about a mission to Mars and/or space trave
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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