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Physical science Common Core WHST.6-8.1b resources
Changes in Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Station Activity
Need a chemistry lab that teaches your students to identify chemical and physical changes AND aligns to Common Core standards? Your students will love this engaging, student-centered Changes in Matter: Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes station activity!Included in Purchase:★ 12 FULLY EDITABLE Lab Activities ★ Blank template to customize as needed★ EDITABLE Student Answer Document (follows Common Core standards)★ Answer Key★ Pictures to guide in set-up of lab stations★ Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
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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
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
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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Rock Cycle Activity Worksheet and Project NGSS MS-ESS2-1 and TEKS 6.10B
This SIMPLE, but FUN project is designed to challenge students to demonstrate their knowledge of the Rock Cycle in a creative way and is newly updated as a digital PDF for home or distance learning! It includes a detailed rubric for EASY grading, 5 options for projects, and links to help you teach the rock cycle! Differentiated to fit the needs of your students! For a digital notebook on the 3 Rocks and Rock Cycle, click here!If using as a distance learning resource, simply print and assign or
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4th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Using Claim, Evidence & Reasoning -Kinetic Energy MS-PS3-1
Do Speed, Height & Mass Affect Kinetic Energy? MS-PS3-1
Using Claim, Evidence and Reasoning to Construct an Explanation CCSS WHST.6.8-1
EDITABLE
Lesson Overview:
Leading Questions:
(Pick one, two or all three)
*What is the relationship between Speed and Kinetic Energy?
*What is the relationship between Mass and Kinetic Energy?
*What is the relationship between Height and Kinetic Energy?
Complete Activity:
Have students investigate the relationships using one of the two provided activities
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5th - 9th
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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
Series and Parallel Circuits STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Series Circuit, Parallel Circuit, and Ohm's Law, use this complete 'Series and Parallel Circuits' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “If I take out one of the two bulbs in a circuit, what happens to the other bulb?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Students will create a series and a parallel circuit with a battery, wire and two bulbs. Bulbs will be removed and the results recorded. Voltage measurements will be recorded.This single Go
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5th - 10th
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NGSS Drawing and Revising Science Models Lab Introduction MS-PS1-4
This is the PERFECT introductory lab that teaches students how to draw and revise science models according to the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices using Hand Boilers! Because scientific knowledge is constantly revised in the light of new evidence, it is critical to teach kids how ideas are developed and revised as new information and evidence comes to light. It requires one Hand Boiler per student. They are very easy to buy online and you can use them for this lesson year after year! (I in
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5th - 9th
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MS-PS1-4
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 6
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Kinetic Particles - A Lesson About Particles in Motion
Easy for students to learn about kinetic particles and states of matter. Activity includes: -Printable activity pages for students-Eight critical thinking scenarios about states of matter and kinetic particles-Easy to assess standards based grading (1-4) success criteria. Both easy for students to understand, and for teachers to assess. -Answer key
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5th - 8th
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MS-PS1-4
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 8
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 4
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 3
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 2
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 1
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 7
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Critical Thinking: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries | Close Reading Activity 5
Looking to cultivate science critical thinking and elevate your students' close reading skills? This dynamic resource seamlessly blends a captivating scientific discovery article with thought-provoking writing prompts, all rooted in the scientific method. By examining real-world science breakthroughs, students delve deeper with critical thinking and analysis questions that push them to:Analyze Evidence & Implications: Go beyond memorization and grapple with the "why" and "how" behind the dis
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Evaluating Scientific Discoveries| Science Close Reading Activities
Elementary Science Experiment Activity Lesson & Worksheet: Scenes Smell & Taste
Unlock the secrets of your senses with our comprehensive lab package designed to engage students in the fascinating world of sensory perception! Our three-page PDF kit includes everything you need to conduct an eye-opening experiment investigating the relationship between smell and taste.What's Included:Lab Guidance: Step-by-step instructions to lead students through the scientific method. From hypothesis formation to data collection, our clear guidance ensures a smooth and educational experimen
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1st - 6th
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2-LS4-1
Weather Forecasting Fronts Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Middle School
In this engaging weather forecasting science activity, students will make weather forecasts for national football games. I use this activity as a formative assessment for air masses, fronts, atmospheric pressure and weather forecasting/predicting. This can absolutely be used as a summative assessment as well. This activity also includes a modified version for differentiated instruction. Intended for middle school, but can be used for introductory level high school. NGSS aligned & differenti
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-5
Lemon Pharaoh Mummification and Lab Report
Like many modern people, the ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. In their religion, the afterlife was a place very similar to life on earth; as a result, they began to develop the process of embalming, or mummification, in order to preserve the dead. They wanted their dead, loved-one to look the same in the afterlife as he/she did on earth. This was important so that the ka, or the soul, could find the body in the afterlife. Mummification was a ritual enacted for over 3,000 years in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Egypt Hands On Materials
Science Reading Passages Bundle Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
This resource is a non-fiction reading and reading response bundle connected to NGSS Middle School Science Standards. The non-fiction reading bundle covers middle school science topics such as chemistry, ecosystems, and earth science. Resources included in the bundle:The Physical Science resource includes:A 16-page pdf:A 1-page historical newspaper article about a fictional artificial sweetener that is being touted as a healthy alternative to sugar (in 1958), one with a cream background and a du
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-PS1-3
Energy Forms and Changes STAR* Virtual Lab Google Docs™ DINB
When studying Conservation of Energy, Energy Systems and Energy Transfer, use this complete 'Energy Forms and Changes' Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “How can turning a crank, catching falling water, sunlight or boiling water make electricity?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: Using several different energy forms (mechanical, electrical, thermal, light and chemical) we will look at how energy transfers from a source to several different useful pro
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5th - 10th
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A States of Matter STAR* Virtual Lab for Google Docs™️ DINB
When studying When studying Atoms, Molecules, and States of Matter, use this complete “States of Matter” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “What determines if water is a solid, liquid or a gas?” Students will manipulate a materials using the simulation in PhET: In a closed system, water molecules will have heat added or removed and the resulting molecular motion will be recorded. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be recorded.This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to pe
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5th - 10th
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