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6th grade science lessons for Google Apps
Types of Fossils Lesson with Google Slides, Notes, Worksheet, and Answer Key
This lesson explains what a fossil is and explores 4 different types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true form - including how they form with examples of each. This resource includes: a Google Slides lesson about the 4 types of fossilsa notes page (print and digital, color and black line)a worksheet (print an digital, color and black line)an answer keyGo through the Google Slides presentation as students take notes on the included notes page. After the lesson, students use their notes to com
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
This is the ultimate lesson plan bundle for science teachers. The lesson plans are designed to take the focus off of lesson preparation and put it back into teaching. *** Top Middle School Science Curriculum All-Time on TpT ***All lessons are aligned to middle school NGSS and TEKS standards. You can view the alignment guides by clicking the appropriate set of standards.What's Included in Each Lesson PlanEngagement:Objective and I CAN statements – 11x17 for class displayBlank Objective and I CA
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6th - 8th
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Force and Motion 5E Lesson Plans Bundle
Force and Motion 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Everything you need to teach a unit on Force and Motion. Each of the 7 lesson plans follows the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topics. All of the guesswork has been removed with these NO PREP lessons.Complete 5E Lessons Included for Each Topic:-Newton's Laws -Calculate Average Speed Using Distance and Time - calculate average speed from graphs and word problems. Also includes speed, velocity, and acceleration -Work - deter
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6th - 8th
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Chemistry 5E Lesson Plans Bundle
Chemistry 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Everything you need to teach a unit on chemistry. Each of the lesson plans follows the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topics. All of the guesswork has been removed with these NO PREP lessons.Complete 5E Lessons Included for Each Topic:Elements and CompoundsStructure of AtomsEvidence of Chemical ChangesCounting Atoms and ElementsMetals Nonmetals MetalloidsPeriodic Table TrendsBalancing Chemical EquationsOrganic CompoundsMoleculesCh
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6th - 8th
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Plate Tectonics Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on plate tectonics are included in this Plate Tectonics 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:What is plate tectonics?What are the three types of plate boundaries?What crustal features are formed at plate boundaries? What makes this Kesle
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activity Tides Worksheets
PERFECT FOR THE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024! Teach your students about tides, lunar, and solar eclipses through a teacher presentation, notetaking activity, science worksheets, graphic organizers, and digital check-ins. Your students will learn about the characteristics of low, high, spring, and neap tides, as well as lunar and solar eclipses. In addition, students will understand the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun. Also included are links to various NGSS approved simulations to deepen stu
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6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Plant and Animal Cells Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on plant and animal cells are included in this Plant and Animal Cells 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:What is the difference between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles?What is a cell membrane, cell wall, nuc
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Potential and Kinetic Energy Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on potential and kinetic energy are included in this Potential and Kinetic Energy 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer this essential question:Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy. What makes this Kesler Science Complete Lesson stand out?Differentiat
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Natural Selection Grade 6 7 8 Science Lesson, Hands-on, Leveled Activities
Everything you need for an engaging middle school unit on identifying changes in genetic traits over time. Includes presentations, worksheets, choice projects, and assessment. Fully editable, multiday content needs minimum prep. Differentiated, student-led learning leaves time for you to focus on student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:How can you identify changes in genetic traits over several generations?What are the differences between natural selectio
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM - 5 E Model
This Physical Science curriculum is based on the Next Generation Science Standards and uses the 5E Model for implementation. ~ ~ ~ SAVE BIG ON THIS BUNDLE!!!! ~ ~ ~ which has EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE.This product is priced to save you over 25% versus buying everything individually!!NOTE: If you have purchased any Nitty Gritty Physical Science products previously, then do not purchase this product. Use the list below to check which bundle will complete your Ph
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6th - 10th
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Human Body Systems - PowerPoint & Handouts Bundle
The leg bone's connected to hip bone... learn all about the major systems of the body from the integumentary system to the nervous system using our fun and engaging human body unit bundle, complete with a guiding PowerPoint, tons of activities, graphic organizers and more!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 6-7 WEEK LONG BUNDLE:• 170+ slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work, guided notes, and animations along with 100+ NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes align
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Life Science Biology Curriculum Bundle - PowerPoints and Handouts
Earth Science 5E Lesson Plans Bundle
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach engaging, multi-day lessons on the science of Earth are included in this Earth Science 5th Grade Complete Lessons Bundle. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success!Your grade 5 students will investigate these important topics:· Brightness of the Sun and Stars· Changes to Earth’s Surface· Distribution of Water on Earth· Earth’s Rotation· Earth’s Spheres· Observable Pattern
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5th - 9th
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Atoms Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on atoms are included in this Atoms 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:What is the basic structure of atoms?How is an atom’s mass calculated?Which subatomic particles are electrically charged?Where are the three main subatomic particle
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Properties of Waves Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on the properties of waves are included in this Properties of Waves 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:How do matter and energy interact when waves are generated?What are the three main types of mechanical waves?What are properties of
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Elements Compounds and Mixtures Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on elements, compounds, and mixtures are included in this Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:What elements mostly make up Earth, living matter, oceans, and atmosphere?What is the difference between an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Structure of Life 5E Lesson Plans Bundle
Structure of Life 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Everything you need to teach a unit on structure of life. Each of the lesson plans follows the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topics. All of the guesswork has been removed with these NO PREP lessons.Complete 5E Lessons Included for Each Topic:-Plant Cells and Animal Cells-Cell Theory-Dichotomous Keys-Characteristics of Organisms-Inherited Traits-Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells-Sexual and Asexual Reproduction-Genetics: Gen
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6th - 8th
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Paired Text Passages - Volcanos Informational Writing - Print & Digital
Students write stronger informational (explanatory) essays using these printable or digital fact-based paired passages, or paired texts, about volcanoes. First, students read these perfectly paired passages to gather information about the topic. Students search the texts for facts, reasons, definitions, details, and quotes, then organize their information on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as they write their final informative essays, complete with all components necessary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paired Text Passages - Geology Informational Writing - Print & Digital
Christmas Science Inquiry Activity for Middle School
An exciting Christmas themed mini-inquiry science lab! Teach and reinforce observation and inference skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your students will love solving the mystery of the candy cane crime! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the holiday season.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy cane criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Physical and Chemical Changes Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on physical and chemical changes are included in this Physical and Chemical Changes 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer this essential question:How does evidence of chemical reactions indicate that new substances with different properties are formed? What makes
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Genetics Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on genetics are included in this Genetics 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:What is genetics?How are Punnett squares used to describe the genetic relationship between parent to offspring?What makes this Kesler Science Complete Lesson
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Inner and Outer Planets Reading Passages - Solar System Activities & Worksheets
Engage your upper elementary and middle grades science students with this digital and printable activity to introduce inner and outer planets! Students will read short texts and watch videos to learn about the different characteristics of inner and outer planets. Assess student understanding with activities like labeling the inner and outer planets and sorting the characteristics of each group on a Venn Diagram.Students will need access to Google Slides and YouTube to use the digital version of
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3rd - 6th
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Rock Cycle Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on the rock cycle are included in this Rock Cycle 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer this essential question:· What processes are involved in the formation and classification of metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks? What makes this Kesler Science Complet
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
Ecology & Ecosystems - PowerPoint & Handouts Bundle
How do organisms interact with one another and their environment? Find everything you need to teach with this ecology and ecosystems unit bundle that is complete with a guiding PowerPoint, tons of activities, graphic organizers and more, plus one of our favorite projects, the Biorama! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 7-9 WEEK LONG BUNDLE:• 260+ slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work, guided notes, and animations along with 100+ NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which i
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Life Science Biology Curriculum Bundle - PowerPoints and Handouts
Geologic Time Scale Complete 5E Lesson Plan
Make lesson planning the easiest part of your day! All the materials you need to teach an engaging, multi-day lesson on the geologic time scale are included in this Geologic Time Scale 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Complete Lesson. Minimum prep and student-led learning allow you to focus on real student success! Your junior high students will answer these essential questions:How does the relative and absolute age of rocks and the fossil record provide evidence to Earth’s geologic history?How is Earth’s ge
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Curriculum - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle
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