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6th grade science rubrics for Microsoft PowerPoint
Electrical Circuit Arcade Games STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with Rubrics, Check-ins
Teach electricity while adding structure and assessment to your ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ARCADE GAMES engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Using electricity to build games can be so much fun and students learn about circuits, insulators and conductors, and the strength of electric forces as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming sess
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
An introduction to 3D Printing
Includes: PowerPoint, 3D printing videos, 3D printing examples, 10 week program, rubric, worksheets, 3D printer anatomy, safety tips and more
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Staff
Magnet Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics, Daily Journal
Low, easy prep! Add structure and assessment to your MAGNETIC MAZES critical thinking, engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Building a magnet maze game can be so much fun and students demonstrate their knowledge of the strength of magnetic fields as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming session, that includes a rubric, and p
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Taking Flight with Paper Airplanes
In this lesson students learn about the motion and design of paper airplanes. They learn about the following science topics: force, aerodynamics, drag, thrust, gravity, and lift. As an introduction to flight students learn about the Wright Brothers and discuss how airplanes have changed over time and the impact the invention of the airplane had on society as a whole. Then students begin to explore with paper airplanes, leading to many questions about how to build them to get the longest flight p
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Middle School Level Research Paper Helps & Google Slides Presentation
Middle School Level Research Paper Helps & Google Slides PresentationInclusionsGrading RubricCriteria ChecklistResearch Paper Outline TemplateHints and Things to Remember ListResearch Paper ExpectationsEditing ChecklistNote Taking SheetPossible Topics ListResources to Get Started List
Grades:
5th - 8th
Geocaching Project
Students learn about the global treasure hunt called Geocaching in the intro PowerPoint. The project has them build and hide caches on campus, and log their coordinates using several GPS devices that I have gathered through the years (I started with only 1 the first year).
The culmination of the project is to have each class period search for caches hidden by a different class period.
I also encourage students to create and account on geocaching.com, download the Geocaching Ap (available on t
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
NGSS 5-ESS2-2 Distribution of Water 5th Grade
Your students will enjoy this lesson on Earth’s Systems Distribution of Water. It is a 5E lesson plan which contains many engaging activities to teach students about earth’s water resources and build their graphing skills. This lesson aligns with NGSS 5-ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of saltwater and freshwater in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. Each section and activity contain its own set of detailed Teacher Notes to provide you with ad
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
Rube Goldberg STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT CHOICE BOARD What is the End Goal?
Here is a project choice board for your fun Rube Goldberg, critical thinking engineering project during a forces/motion and simple machines unit . Low prep and super fun end of year project based learning! There are 24 END GOAL ideas that take about the same amount of time and hit a range of student skills. This resource includes:Teacher NotesRube Goldberg End Goal Choice BoardGrading RubricPlease visit my blog to see how I use this resource in my classroom. How to Create a Rube Goldberg Unit p
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
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Also included in: RUBE GOLDBERG AND SIMPLE MACHINES Complete UNIT Bundle
Invasive Species Presentation (North America or Michigan/Great Lakes Options)
Invasive Species Presentation Activity with RubricHave students research and present about invasive species, their impacts, how they spread, and how they are managed with this project! Sign up lists are included for invasive species in North America as well as a more specific list for Michigan/Great Lakes invasive species.Included with this resource:Teacher tips pageStudent instructions pagePresentation grading rubricSign up sheet (invasive species in North America)Sign up sheet (Michigan/Great
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-7
, 5-ESS3-1
Stage Three NSW - Science and Technology - Earth's Place in Space
"Earth's Place in Space" is an enthralling Science and Technology Unit of Work is designed to transport students on an educational odyssey through the cosmos. This unit is specifically crafted to explore the vastness of the universe and the unique position of Earth within it.The package includes a comprehensive and engaging unit of work, filled with enriching content that covers various aspects of astronomy and space science. Students will embark on a journey that takes them beyond our planet, d
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Interactive Science Notebook (expectations, rubric, parent letter) EDITABLE!
New to Interactive Science Notebooks? Want to establish clear expectations, an easy grading system, and get parents and students involved in the process? This FULLY EDITABLE resource has it all! - Cover Page- Expectations- Rubric- Letter to Parents- Student Self-Reflection- Parent Review
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
You Wind Some You Lose Some Project
This is a fabulous project from a project-based learning school used in our 9th grade Physics class, but adaptable for middle school science classes as well. As our first 6-week project, we learned about controlled experiments and renewable energy transfers using wind turbines. This is an excellent way to incorporate the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (the project was showcased at a NSTA conference). Students designed their own wooden blades which were then laser-cut and assembled on w
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Solar System PowerPoint Planning and Rubric
This is a planning sheet and rubric to go along with my other document for sale "Solar System PowerPoint Project". It contains spaces for students to write their information that they interpreted while reading informational text.
Grades:
4th - 7th
FREE Science Drawing Rubric Editable: Assessment, Notebooks, Proficiency Based
Enjoy this FREE editable rubric for Science Drawings. This can be used for:Beginner science learners Science JournalsInteractive NotebooksSelf-Directed scoringProficiency Science WorkFormative AssessmentsNext Generation Science Standards NGSSInformational Writing SupportReaders Workshop ActivityScience ProjectsProject-Based LearningScience Fair ProjectsScience experiment supportAnd more!If you like this or find it useful, please leave me feedback. Your feedback helps me determine what works bes
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Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
What is a Rubric? (a slideshow presentation)
This is a slideshow presentation that takes students through what a rubric is, how it is used, and why it is important to understand.
Grades:
4th - 11th
Student Instructions and Strategies for Science Interactive Notebooks-- Editable
**This is an editable, black and white version of the Student Instructions and Strategies for Science Interactive Notebooks. This file was created in powerpoint, and can be easily made into a pdf after editing. Please be aware that the formatting may be different on your computer and that you may have to reformat some items before printing. This version does not include the decorative background or special fonts.
When I set up interactive notebooks, I think that it is important to be clear ab
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Building a Birdhouse Lesson
The lesson has two parts. First, students are given a quick powerpoint presentation of conservation in North America and instructions on how to find a design and execute the build of a birdhouse. The powerpoint comes with a note sheet. Second, students are given a worksheet that asks them questions about their build and has them compile a materials list. There is also a rubric for completed birdhouses. I use this unit as a cross curricular activity between 6th grade science (studying habitats),
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Solar Eclipse
Do not let your students miss this teachable, once in a lifetime event. This easy to use PowerPoint includes: 5E lesson plan, handouts, video suggestions, craft, reader's theater, word search, vocabulary/definition flashcards, semantic feature analysis, R.A.F.T. activities, fun facts, quizzes, answer keys, rubrics, viewing safety tips, foldable, and permission slip for viewing solar eclipse..
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
Powerpoint Project Rubric
This is a multimedia powerpoint project rubric. Score 7 categories--presentation, attractiveness, mechanics, content, organization, originality, and workload using a 4 point scale.
Thanks,
Permanently Markered
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Criterion A: Smiley Face Genetics
This folder resource includes:1) A student directions slide show. This slide show can be used in place of direct instruction. It walks students through the process of completing this performance task.2) A student slide show. Students will make their own copy of this presentation and then submit it back to you.3) A year 3 Criterion A rubric. This assessment does not hit all 4 parts of the rubric. The rubric has been edited and you will receive a task specific version to use.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Project Based Learning: Identifying Minerals Project
For an in-depth preview and classroom pics from my classroom go here: http://pblparadise.blogspot.com/
Using the PBL (Project Based Learning) framework, students will..
Research, Test, Design and Develop a kit and a key that will allow them to identify 8 different minerals.
They will present their kit and identify minerals using their kit in a public presentation (parents, teachers; etc).
This project comes with:
* Teacher Project Overview
* Student task overview
* Detailed PowerPoint (23
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Introduction to Sharks, Skates and Rays
Biology, Marine Biology, Upper Level Elementary ScienceIncluded in the package:- Introduction to Sharks Powerpoint (41 slides)- Shark Anatomy Powerpoint (46 slides)- Cartilaginous Fish (Rays & Skates) (44 slides)- Shark Game Show (Jeopardy style) Review PowerpointTo assess:- Shark Test- Shark Test Study Guide- Shark Test Study Guide ANSWERS- Cartilaginous Fish Quiz - Cartilaginous Fish Quiz ANSWERSStudents Research and Activities:- Shark Species Internet Research Questions- Shark Species Pre
Science Fair Class Presentations
Included in this product are two types of presentations: instructions and rubric for a PowerPoint presentation, and instructions and rubric for a shorter oral presentation.
PowerPoint presentation: I used this presentation as part of the students' assessment of their science fair project. Students worked on laptops to create a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class about their science fair projects. This presentation is great for teachers who can devote a bigger chunk of class time
Grades:
6th - 9th
Lab Safety Poster Project
At the start of each year, lab safety is the first topic to cover in middle school science classrooms. This is a fun alternative assessment project that can help teachers get to know students even better as the year begins. It is also a great way to set expectations for middle school science and set the stage for the first lab of the year!This resource can be shared with students via Google Classroom or any other learning management system. Look for the free "Lab Safety Rule Assignment" workshee
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
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