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CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity CER Template CER rubric CER practice
Are your students struggling with writing their claim, evidence, and reasoning scientific explanations? This template will help students write scientific explanation summaries and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Comes with language support, in the form of graphic organizers and sentence frames. Plus a generic rubric to help you grade students' CERs. This is great for integrating the Common Core into your science class. Included in this product:✅ Blank scientific explana
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4th - 12th
1830 REPORT CARD COMMENTS: language, math, behavior, science, writing, homework
This REPORT CARD COMMENTS book is a massive, 181 page collection of report card comments/remarks for ALL teachers who teach and report in subjects such as, English (Writing, Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Proofreading and Editing, Oral Communication, Listening Skills etc.,), Math (variety of comments, including problem solving), and Science. Other areas of reporting such as, Introductory Comments, General Comments, Homework Completion, Participation, Group Work, End of Year comments, Class Be
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K - 12th
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Introduction to claim evidence reasoning Activity Forensic Science CER Practice
Are you looking for an engaging activity to easily introduce your students to claim evidence reasoning (CER), and scientific explanations? Students will love this forensic science solve the case CSI investigation where they write up their findings using the claim evidence reasoning CER format. What will students be doing during this forensic science claim evidence reasoning CER practice activity? They will observe a crime sceneAnalyze the police report and forensic reports Record their observat
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6th - 9th
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Biome or Ecosystem Shoebox Project
Looking for an extension activity for your ecology unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning? If so, this Ecosystem Shadowbox Project is the perfect resource for you! With this resource, students will create a food web which represents all the biotic factors of their ecosystem as well as describing how physical and biological changes in the ecosystem will impact the populations. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and par
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Brochure Rubric
This rubric can be used for any subject area when a student has created a brochure to showcase their topic! This can be used at multiple grade levels and is very generic so it can fit for almost any project that requires students to create a brochure! I especially like to use these for science/social studies, but be creative! :)
Enjoy!
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1st - 12th
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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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Science Fair Judge's Rubric
This product is a rubric that the judges use to score my middle school science fair projects. My students present their projects to them and score their projects based on each of the criteria listed. Then, I add up the scores and that determines the first, second, and third place winners in each category.
If you have any questions about starting a science fair at your school feel free to email me! jlosurdo13@gmail.com
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3rd - 12th
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Human Body Systems Research Project + Rubric (Science)
Human Body Research Project with rubricThis human body project contains the following:-student handout for project requirements-checklist for students to use when completing their project-criteria checklist to be used when students believe they are done their project-rubric to be used to assess student projects
DOK - Depth of Knowledge Thinking Posters
This product contains 4 different posters for each level of Webb's Depth of Knowledge. On each poster there is a list of the common verbs that are associated with each level of thinking. Sometimes verbs can go across levels depending on how they are applied.
On each poster there is a visual to show the students how much "brain power" it requires to answer questions with the given verbs.
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K - 12th
Space or Solar System Research Project
A great integrated project for classes studying space or the solar system. I use this with my fifth graders and it is a highlight of the year! The project incorporates writing, reading, researching, science, technology, and communication skills. Students are asked to chose a topic of study related the space (a list of possible topics are included in the download). From there, they collect four valid resources, generate five complex questions to guide further research, and then the compile their
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3rd - 10th
Climate Change Project-Energy Saving House
Looking for a creative way to teach climate change, fossil fuels, and energy efficiency/conservation? Your middle or early high school students will love designing an energy-saving house! This project is perfect for 6th-10th grade science students learning about fossil fuels, energy, and climate change. My 9th graders love letting their creativity shine, and I am always impressed by their effort and dedication to this project.
This document includes a project handout for students, a grading ru
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Designing and Building a Water Filtration System STEM Project
**FULLY UPDATED JULY 2018**
This is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mixture, and the process of treating water is helpful.
Contents:
• Water Filtration System STEM project Family supply letter
• Water Filtration System STEM project student
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3rd - 12th
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Adopt an Element and Bohr Model Project
This differentiated element project allows students to explore atomic theory and atomic structure while building background on the periodic table of the elements by researching an element and building a scaled Bohr Model. It addresses STEM concepts as well as research, reading, writing, and math standards and can be assigned as a station rotation activity to use during small group instruction. Each student is assigned a different element from the periodic table. After researching his or her e
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7th - 12th
CER Practice Activity Ecosystem Reading Passages Worksheets Data Analysis
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for ecosystem lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of ecosystem topics? This ecosystems claim evidence reasoning practice problems has four different scenarios about ecosystems including the interaction of organisms within ecosystems and the impact of humans. These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER).
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Marine Biology Endangered Species Project
This is a comprehensive marine endangered species project. It includes two major parts; a research component where students generate a Google Slides Presentation and an Action Plan. The Action Plan contains several components:* Present their Google Slides to the class (in small groups or class as whole)* Present their Google Slides or other age appropriate activity to another group of people* Generate a creative Public Service Announcement* Write an email to an official or organizationAll rub
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9th - 12th
Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Interpreting Data Chemical Reactions CER
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for chemical reaction lessons? Do they have difficulty interpreting data of chemical reaction topics? This chemical reactions claim evidence reasoning practice problem has four different chemical reaction experiments.These will help students interpret data tables and support their claims with evidence and reasoning (CER). Click the PREVIEW to learn moreWhat students are doing with these CER claim evidence reasoning pr
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
NGSS Science Multi-Rubric
This rubric can be quickly and easily used to assess any type of task related to any NGSS Cross-Cuttting Concept or Science and Engineering Practice. It is designed to be used with any Performance Expectation task as well. Also well suited for assessing Common Core writing and reading tasks in science.
With the implementation of the NGSS (Next Gen Science Standards) happening across the United States, it is essential to find ways to assess students according to these new standards. I wanted to
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3rd - 12th
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Distance Learning: Waves in the Real World Presentations Project
The purpose of this project is to challenge students to make connections between longitudinal and transverse waves and their real-life applications. This project is a great extension after a unit on light vs. sound waves, wave characteristics, etc. that will get students building relevance and understanding on their content knowledge. They get to be the scientists, researchers, and hone in on an essential real-world skill: public speaking! This project challenges students to think outside the bo
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8th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Science Research Paper Rubric
Science Research Paper Rubric
Use this rubric for easy and fair grading of science research papers. This can be used for science fairs or in the classroom.
Key terms: science, research, science fair, lab, current events, note taking, printable, middle school, high school, worksheet, outline, report.
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6th - 12th
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Evidence for Evolution - Research Project
Looking for an extension activity for your evolution unit? Do you need an engaging for students to extend their learning? If so, this Evidence for Evolution Research Project is the perfect resource for you! In this engaging project, students are instructed to make 2 slides on each topic. One slide describing what this topic is, and a second slide discussing how this topic contributes to the Theory of Evolution.Additionally, students are instructed to submit their research notes and cite their so
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Learning Scale Posters
Great for display of Marzano Learning Scales. Includes a poster with a cute visual and statement for each score a student would rate their learning. Great for self-reflecting. Includes posters for 0-4 on the learning scale. Choose to print out all 5 posters or 1-4, 1-3, whatever you prefer and are going to use in your classroom! Mount on colored cardstock, laminate, and voila instant Marzano Learning Scale posters!
These posters are in portrait (vertical) format. I also have for sale landscape
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K - 12th
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Human Body Systems Assessment: Essay Test with Multiple Choice Questions
This test is a rigorous one question essay test. A test rubric and an adapted rubric for SPED/ELL is included. Seven multiple choice questions are also included and can help with scaffolding the test if the teacher chooses to use them. The test covers the following organ systems: digestive, respiratory, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. This test can take between 45 to 120 minutes depending on the students. It can be given over more than one day if needed. Included resources:Teacher
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7th - 10th
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Endangered Species Research Paper for Secondary Students
Your middle/high school science or writing students will conduct research about a species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and write a 5-paragraph essay describing the benefits of their species, the threats to their species, and conservation strategies being employed to help their species.
This packet includes:
-A teacher guide
-A detailed student handout which lists the requirements
-A research table for students to organize their findings and references
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
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