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Spring general science Common Core W.8.1 resources
Go-to-Guide for Teaching CERs - Claim, Evidence, Reasoning - Multiple Resources
Do your students struggle with CERs? You aren't alone. This product gives you the tools you need to help your students understand the difference between the claim, evidence, and reasoning. Use this resource in class or online using Google Slides™. This Product Contains Multiple Resources: 1 handout for your student's interactive notebook that explains the components of an argument (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) 3 Sample Arguments to help students identify the claim, evidence, and reasonin
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5th - 11th
Also included in: CAST (CA Science Test) Skills Review Bundle
Food Chain and Food Web: Rainforest Card Sort
Food Chain and Food Web: Bring the rainforest to your classroom! Engage your students with an introduction or review of food chains and webs with this themed manipulative activity. Help students analyze the flow of matter and energy through trophic levels by constructing various rainforest food webs and/or food chains.
Food Chain and Food Web product includes:
- 24 organism cards
- Energy arrows (left and right aligned)
- Terms: product, primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consum
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Complete Guide to Organizing or Running a School Science Fair
Simple and Easy step by step guide to planning an entire school Science Fair!!As a 5th grade Science teacher, I have been the one in charge of organizing and running the school’s Science Fair each year. When I first found out that I was the sole person in charge of making sure the Science Fair ran smoothly, I almost cried! I had no idea how to put something so big together! Just a few years later, I had it down to a “Science”.Here is a packet you can use to help you put together the Science Fair
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
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
Mother's Day Gift Writing Activities: Poetry, Magazine Cover Story, Comics
Are you looking for a variety of Mother's Day Gift ideas? These poetry, comic strip, magazine cover story article, and social media profile templates are sure to engage your upper elementary and middle school students! This set includes a variety of ideas perfect for an entire class, early finishers or as a go-to resource for substitute teachers. The set encourages creativity and expression, featuring a variety of fun activities that students will love:* Poetry Writing: Students can express thei
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4th - 8th
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Carrot Lab - Diffusion and Osmosis (Digital/Printable) - NGSS aligned
Arrrr ya ready kids??? Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to teach diffusion, osmosis and the function of the cell membrane? Look no further. This is a new-and-improved version of the old Potato Osmosis lab, with less cutting and the same great results! In this Carrot Osmosis lab, students will immerse baby carrots in water with varying concentrations of salt, and compare the mass of the carrots before and after soaking to measure the impact of movement through the cell membran
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Pendulum Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Pendulum Lab, students will test the swing speed of various lengths of pendulum, which they will build themselves. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pdf containing 2 different
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Absorbency Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Absorbency and Paper Towels Lab, students will test the absorbency of different brands of paper towel against the brand their school uses. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pd
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Fiona's Flytraps - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print
Fiona is interested in seeing how the bugs she chooses to feed your Venus flytraps affect their growth! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Fiona on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Sally's Sunflowers - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Slides or Print!
Farmer Sally is run an experiment to see how to make her sunflowers grow taller! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Sally on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete the activit
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Timmy T-Rex - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print!
Timmy the T-Rex owns a sprawling 10,000 acre Wyoming ranch where he raises Velociraptors! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Timmy on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Natural Resources POWERPOINT Lessons
This PowerPoint contains lessons on Natural Resource. Defines and discusses types of renewable and non renewablew resources. Includes Learning Targets and Success Criteria, Do Nows, Video Activities, video clips, Review Questions (checks for understanding, informal assessment, HOT questions) throughout the lessons. Also contains a review lesson, poster project, and writing final assessment. The file is *EDITABLE* to you can tailor it to your students individual needs. 53 Slides.If you like th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Energy Bundle! LESSON PLANS & POWERPOINTS
Basketball Reading and Writing Bundle
Enjoy my 5 top-rated March Madness Reading and Writing Activities Bundle for middle school and high school students. Perfect for distance learning! $3 Off = 1 free product!March Madness Reading and Writing Bundle Includes:March Madness Nonfiction Text Evidence Reading ResponseMarch Madness Writing PromptsMarch Madness TV-Viewing = Reading Skill ELA Test PrepMarch Madness Research EssaysBonus Freebie: Basketball Reading Challenge TrackerSEE PREVIEWS!No Prep Print & GoEnjoy 5 top-rated NO PRE
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6th - 12th
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Problems in Cellutopia- Cell Campaign Persuasive Project
This 3-4 day cross-curricular class project fits nicely into a Cell Structure and Function unit, right after cell organelles are introduced. Students brush up on their persuasive and argumentative writing skills, read to gather information, draw to convey a message and speak to persuade. This project is a true marriage of NGSS Science Standards and the Common Core.
Daily Plan will vary- but this is what I typically do in my classroom!
Day 1- Project is introduced- set the stage- students get i
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6th - 11th
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Amplify Science- Earth, Moon, and Sun Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a supplement to argumentative responses contained with Amplify Science's "Earth, Moon and Sun" unit as students answer the chapter 3 question, "When and Why There Are Eclipses?" and chapter 4 question, "Will There Be a Lunar Eclipse of Keplar 47c's moon?This product is primarily a scaffold to be used in conjunction with Amplify's "Reasoning Tool" which, in my experience, is not enough for the students who struggle the most. It contains everything a student mi
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Amplify Science- Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
Snow Science! How Dense is Our Snow? A Hands On Science Experiment.
When the snow starts falling, students love to play around in it. Here is a science experiment that ties in their love of snow with learning! This Science Experiment measures the amount of liquid in snow and leads to a discussion on density. I tie this experiment to an introduction to our fractions unit in math. Even in 5th grade students need a reminder that fractions are a part of a whole. They will also get to see a real world example of when fractions, graphs, and line plots are used to help
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3rd - 8th
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All About Fireflies(Ligthing Bug) Notebooking
This is a set of fun notebooking pages with nice graphic and structured design, effective at helping students to learn and do more research on the topic. All of the relevant topics to the title of Fireflies are covered in this set of notebooking. Students/ kids can study the topic and complete all the pages, this is to encourage self learning and develop their skill of doing research and be able to compiling & organise information.Topic that covered in this notebooking pages:What is a firefl
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3rd - 8th
Amplify Science- Force and Motion Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a 3-page word document that is a supplement to the "Force and Motion" unit as part of Amplify Science curriculum, specifically for Lesson 3.4- "Reasoning About the Pod's Motion" and Lesson 4.3- "Generating an Argument". It contains all the evidence card descriptions, relevant key concepts, a detailed "checklist" outline, and two writing samples for both argumentative responses that I wrote. It can be used as a scaffold for specific students or given to every
March Writing Prompts
Looking for engaging March writing prompts? Students will think and write about all things spring, St.Patrick's Day and Easter. Keep them engaged with these easy and quick prompts which you could use every year in March!❗By purchasing this bundle you are saving 20% off individual sets ❗How to use this writing packet?The packet contains narrative, informational and opinion writing prompts for middle school and high school. Use as writing activity (paragraph practice, creative writing (a poem / sh
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3rd - 5th
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April Writing Prompts
Looking for engaging April writing prompts? Students will think and write about all things spring, Earth Day and Easter. Keep them engaged with these easy and quick prompts which you could use every year in April!❗By purchasing this bundle you are saving 20% off individual sets ❗How to use this writing packet?The packet contains narrative, informational and opinion writing prompts for middle school and high school. Use as writing activity (paragraph practice, creative writing (a poem / short sto
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3rd - 5th
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May Writing Prompts
Looking for engaging May writing prompts? Students will think and write about all things Mother's Day, Memorial Day and chat about the End of the year. Keep them engaged with these easy and quick prompts which you could use every year in May!❗By purchasing this bundle you are saving 20% off individual sets ❗How to use this writing packet?The packet contains narrative, informational and opinion writing prompts for middle school and high school. Use as writing activity (paragraph practice, creativ
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3rd - 5th
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Plants - Writing Prompts
27 printable or digital pages to engage your students in thinking about flowers, trees, bushes and grass: How are BIRDS and PLANTS connected to each other? Which plants ITCH your legs and feet? How does a tree GROW? Why might you SIT on the GRASS? What might you FIND in an old tree? Why are there PLANTS on Earth? Where do animals HIDE? How are plants DIFFERENT from each other? and more...PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use i
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3rd - 8th
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Earth's Waters Argumentative Writing Activity | Earth Science Middle School
This product encourages all grades and subject areas to engage in the argumentative process by forming a statement and supporting it with evidence. This product includes a presentation to guide students in the argumentative process and a three page printable handout. Watch your students naturally argue both sides. This product is part of my Earth's Waters Unit Bundle, which includes lessons, editable assessments, Cornell notes and more for an affordable price!WHAT ALL IS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE?!
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth's Oceans Notebook Bundle | Middle School Earth Science Curriculum
Spring - Writing Prompts
25 printable or digital pages to engage your students in thinking about Spring. Each page has a postage stamp and a question like: What happens in the spring season? What do you know about baby animals? How does a mother help her children? How are birds and mammals different? Which plants do people eat? How do plants make life better for humans? What can kids do on the grass? How does a flower grow? What does love mean? and more... Students will explore stamps from the Aland Islands,
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: New Teacher Activities - March (First Year Teacher) BUNDLE
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