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7th grade science thematic unit plan microsofts
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking.We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social-
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4th - 7th
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Human Impact on the Environment -25 lessons including poetry, spelling and more!
This 5 week unit is designed to help teach students about the many impacts humans have had on our environment. It incorporates:* History -skills and knowledge* Geography - understanding of nature and the world around us* Science - understanding the environment and how we impact on it* English - reading, writing, comprehension, viewing and respondingThe unit of work includes a plan for 5 lessons per week, roughly 60mins per lesson. It includes activities on:* Air pollution* Water pollution* Land
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1st - 12th, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Also included in: BUNDLE 2x 5week units - Human Impact + Reducing our Impact on the Earth
Interstellar: A Literacy and Science Unit
This is a 10-day Literacy and Science unit based on the movie "Interstellar." The unit deals with the concepts of space exploration, our solar system, gravity, wormholes and black holes, aging in space, protecting our planet and environment, and the potential of other habitable planets. As far as activities and assignments go, the unit includes creative writing assignments, persuasive writing assignments, predictions and critical thinking (during the movie), an exo-planet research project, and a
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Thematic Film Unit Bundle! 6 units in total!
CSI Science Lesson - Use the Scientific Method to Solve a Crime!
Hello! Thank you for considering my product. I run an after-school science club for the fifth-graders and after telling the students about a murder mystery dinner I had recently attended, they were BEGGING for me to set something up that was similar. So, I did! This lesson is very PG and does not include anything gruesome or inappropriate for intermediate elementary children.In this lesson, which is designed to span 3 days, students use the scientific method to solve a crime:First, they make obs
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Exploring the Pacific Islands 30 lesson integrated Geography and History unit
In this unit, students will explore the geography and history of the Pacific Islands, and the development of their lands and cultures. Students will examine modern geographical issues relating to the Pacific Islands, including climate change and the relationship of the peoples across the Pacific.Throughout the unit, I have differentiated worksheets where needed to cater for students at different literacy levels - a grade level 5-6 option ad a grade level 7-8 option. The spelling & vocabulary
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5th - 9th
Rocks, Minerals & Soil Unit Bundle
This awesome Rocks, Minerals, & Soil Unit Bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about the Rocks, Minerals & Soil!Includes 13 products:•Rocks, Minerals & Soil Unit Bundle•Rocks and Minerals PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Soil PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Weathering & Erosion PowerPoint and Notes Set – Print & Digital•Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Vocabulary Matching Activity – Print & Digital•Rocks and Minerals Interactive
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2nd - 8th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
Golden Ratio Fibonacci Numbers PowerPoint Thematic Unit | Distance Learning
This study is great for doing STEM/STEAM projects AND summer learning! This popular bundle introduces the golden ratio or golden number and the Fibonacci number series in three in-depth thematic unit studies. The golden ratio and Fibonacci number series can be found in nature, art, and architecture and has been studied by famous artists and scientists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt. The Fibonacci number series (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13...etc.) and the Hindu-Arabic numerals we use today (
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4th - 8th, Higher Education
Also included in: Math With Art
Weather SMARTboard Instructional Lesson - 26 Pages-Clips & Interactive
This SMARTboard lesson is a 26 page instructional lesson for my 4th grade Virginia Science SOL Weather Unit. It covers all of the Virginia 4th grade Science SOLs for Weather. It contains tons of video clips & interactive activities! (Twenty web links in all!) Topics included are: The Water Cycle, Types of Clouds (Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, & Cumulonimbus), Types of Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Hail),
Weather Instruments (Thermometers & Temperature, Anemo
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3rd - 8th
Thematic Film Unit Bundle! 6 units in total!
This is a bundle of my 10-day thematic film units. All of the units are cross-curricular and range from $10 to $15. There are a couple of assignments that are used in a few of different movie units, so the bundle is much cheaper than it normally would be as a result. Thank you!Tomorrow's Education
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5th - 12th
States of Matter Readers Theater
This readers theater, based on the book by Agnieszka Biskup, explains the states of matter as part of a physical science unit. Information covered include solids, liquids, and gases, as well as atoms, molecules, and the water cycle. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of
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4th - 7th
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES STEM | Winter Holiday December Team Building Group Work
Have fun and encourage critical thinking creativity, and problem-solving with these 6 Christmas and Winter Holiday STEM & STEAM Challenges! Directions and supplements for each activity are included. Christmas & Winter Holiday STEM Challenges Included:•Flying Reindeer•Christmas Dinner Table•Snowball Fight Catapult•Cloudy with a Chance of Snowballs-without “Snow Bucks” (aka Reverse Egg Drop)•Cloudy with a Chance of Snowballs-with “Snow Bucks” (“Snow Bucks” are used to buy supplies)•Trash t
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3rd - 12th
Toothpick Bridge Building-Truss R' Us STEM project
The toothpick bridge building STEM project has a new spin. This resource includes a 30 page google document that can be edited for your classroom needs.Students form engineering groups and assign the following jobs: accountant, project manager, architect, and carpenter. Groups must work within the design constraints, including maintaining a budget. Classroom materials are minimal per group including: 500 toothpicks, small cup of wood glue, waxed paper, & graph paper. This is a highly
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
IB MYP Phone Stand Unit
Statement of Enquiry: Designers find opportunities from markets and trends to influence the form and function of successful products.In this outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are given a brief to design a phone stand that benefits a particular user, retailer (client) and charity. Students research peoples interests (surveys, user persona) and apply this research to influence and justify the form and function of their own product. They make and evaluate various prototypes of their pr
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6th - 9th
Also included in: IB MYP Design Units Bundle
Leonardo da Vinci Golden Ratio PowerPoints Thematic Unit Plan Distance Learning
Come on a journey learning about famed "MathArtist", Leonardo da Vinci! da Vinci, one of the greatest men and genius' of his time, was considered a "polymath", meaning he mastered many subjects. Among many subjects, he was considered a great artist, mathematician, architect, inventor, botanist and writer, to name a few.This 2-part PowerPoint with accompanying activity guide focuses on da Vinci's unquenchable thirst and curiosity for the relationships with mathematics, science, art and nature. In
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Math With Art
PROTISTA KINGDOM- PPT AND NOTES
Introducing "Exploring the Protista Kingdom" PowerPoint Presentation! Upgraded Product. Designed for Teachers, Benefiting Middle and High School Students Key Features:Comprehensive Content: 27 slides of engaging content covering key topics such as protist definition, habitat, reproduction, feeding habits, importance in ecology, environmental impact, disease control, and water quality.Student Resources: Included are 7 pages of meticulously crafted student notes in PDF format, enhancing comprehen
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Atoms & The Periodic Table Unit - Includes Power Point, Activities, & Printables
This is a Unit on Atoms and The Periodic Table. I have included all of the notes, printables, and activities that we did with this unit and the Power Point presentation that goes along with the notes and printables. Also included is a blackline Periodic Table of Elements. This is a zip file.
The Power Point is 19 slides.
The pdf file includes 46 pages and includes notes, printables, review sheets, end of the unit test and answer keys.
The Periodic Table Blackline is a pdf file and includes
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5th - 8th
EARTH SCIENCE (COMMON CORE, ENGLISH, SPANISH, ESL)
This is a fun-filled publication. It starts with a 5 pages reading section with illustrations/photos that’s is, as the title says, in both the languages (font 14 for helping the visually impaired). It includes:
a fill activity or test over the material in the reader;
a guided composition for teaching basic, simple one paragraph essays/reports;
3 pages of fun word-finds;
3 pages of fun cryptograms;
bingo (you can also easily modify it for flashcards);
useful general science vocabulary lis
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Shark Week Unit (Class Project)
Shark Week Unit!
• 2 weeks long
• Integrates Science/Reading/Writing and Technology
• Adjustable to fit a variety of grade levels
• Fun focus around the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week!
This document includes:
• Shark Report Guidelines and Rubric
• List of sharks to choose from for report (with pictures)
• Shark Report example
• Shark Report Presentation date and sign up template
• Shark Articles for students to read
• Loads of shark facts for students to draw out and share daily
• Fun intro
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2nd - 8th
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Black History Month Bell Ringer Slide Presentation: Scientist Edition
Embark on a transformative journey of discovery with our Black History Month Bell Ringer Slide Presentation - Scientist Edition! Elevate your classroom experience throughout February as you delve into the remarkable contributions of black scientists and their impact on the world of science. This engaging resource is designed to captivate students, fostering an inclusive and enlightening atmosphere.Key Features:Scientist of the Day:Explore the life and accomplishments of a different black scienti
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, HS-LS3-2
Wilson Bentley PowerPoint | Snowflake Unit Study
This study features the physics of snow crystal development, past and present snow physicists, and famed snow crystal photographer, "Snowflake" Bentley and his remarkable photographic genius of snow crystals using an old bellows camera. Students look at the varieties of snowflakes and their geometry. Check out one of nature's most astonishing miracles and wonders in science and mathematics. The wonder of snow on a microscopic level is its own world. Students draw and take notes in the activity g
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Math With Art
Solar System PowerPoint
Introduce your students to our amazing Solar system with this bold and vivid PowerPoint presentation. Each slide includes spectacular photographs, interesting facts and descriptions about the Sun and the planets that surround us in our solar system. You and your students will enjoy this unit!
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Biomes of the World Unit Study- 10 Biomes in All!
Set yourself up for success to lead a comprehensive study of world biomes.Set your own schedule or use an optional syllabus. (Check it out in our preview)Also watch a closing bonus video that provides a look back at information gathered over the study period.Students will learn:Major world biomes, where they are located, and why they existMajor features, flora, and fauna of each biomeHow plants and animals adaptAnd SO much more!Each lesson has a scripted PowerPoint, vocabulary, Google Earth expl
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4th - 8th
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Summer Camp In The Classroom: Cross Curricular Lesson Plans
Summer Camp in the Classroom is a simulation in which you transform your classroom into a campground. It has many computer related and non-computer related activities.
Students will work with team mates to select a campsite and map a route. They will participate as a team in learning about:local wildlife; fishing regulations; constellations; campfire cooking; plant, insect, weather, and water safety; using an obstacle course.
Campers will keep logs and scrapbooks while engaging in reading, writ
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Importance of learning science
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- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
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