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Science Common Core SL.7.1b resources
Four Brains are Better than One - Collaborative Ice Breaking Activity {Editable}
This collaborative crossword activity hits many difficult Grade 6-11 Common Core Standards for SPEAKING and LISTENING in a way that is simple, fun for the students and effective. The focus is on collaborative problem solving in small groups.***************************************************************************TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:♥ "We love this brain game!" (Thanks Rocquina V.)♥ "I used this as an icebreaker at the beginning of the year! The students really enjoye
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6th - 12th
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Paper Helicopters Engineering Design Challenge Hands On STEM Activity FUN!
Do you want a super easy, download and go, fun engineering design challenge? No extra materials (except copy paper) are required! SPIN into STEM with this hands on, problem solving, cooperative learning, Engineering Project - Paper Helicopter Activity! This activity is aligned with NGSS, MYP and other International Science and Engineering Standards.Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any ti
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5th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Human Body Systems: Group Newscast
I created this newscast for my fifth grade class to research one system of the body, then present information as a group in a fun way. They really get into it! There is an anchorperson (or two), a weatherperson, a sports person, and someone who is on-location. All roles are modified to fit the subject matter, of course!Included:- An introduction page with news roles and sign-up- A page for students to organize and collect their 3 facts- A presentation checklist to practice- A note-taking page fo
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-8
Rubric for Collaboration and Discussion -- Aligned to CCSS S&L Standards!
Are you looking for a rubric to assess students' mastery of skills related to CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards?
If so, this rubric has the potential to be the perfect addition to your classroom! Rather than assigning students a subjective "participation" grade for their contributions to a discussion or collaborative assignment, you can provide students with highly specific, CCSS-aligned feedback.
This rubric is carefully aligned with the CCSS S&L Standards, so you can accurately and
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6th - 12th
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Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Build a Lunar Lander - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How is a spacecraft engineered to safely land on the moon?Description:Exploration provides the foundation of our knowledge, technology, resources, and inspiration. It seeks answers to fundamental questions about our existence, responds to recent discoveries and puts in place revolutionary techniques and capabilities to inspire our nation, the world and the next generation. Landing safely and learning to live on the Moon or other planetary bodies would give us a head start in exp
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Build A Time Machine - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we learn from people in the past?Description:Sixth and seventh-grade students immediately travel back in time to the beginning of human history as they embark on their study of world history. From Mesopotamia to the Age of Enlightenment, they meet the people and learn about events that define us. Clearly, they need a comfy time machine! Their challenge: using only recycled, reusable, or renewable materials found around the house, students build a time machine, document
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
EDITABLE Classroom Chalkboard and Students Using FREE Canva Elements
Hello and thank you for considering this EDITABLE Canva template!When you access the document, click on the link that says CLICK HERE. Once it opens, you will see where it says USE TEMPLATE FOR NEW DESIGN of this template. Click on that button, and you will save this template on your own Canva account. You will edit YOUR SAVED copy. I used FREE account elements on this PDF, so you do NOT need a pro account to get all of the same elements.There are 9 slides for content, a concluding slide, and ti
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Not Grade Specific
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Spaghetti Towers-STEM and Team Building Activity-Group Norms
A classic STEM activity enhanced with a student reflection sheet and tool for building Group Norms in the classroom! Great for a community circle discussion!Resource Includes:Teacher GuideStudent Instruction SheetReflection Sheet and Group Norm Builder
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Disease Detectives Webquest
Lesson plans for a 3(-4, with options) day investigation of the way scientists discovered germ theory and learned to control some of the worst epidemic diseases. The lesson plan for day 1 introduces epidemic diseases and research with 2 short videos on smallpox and the transmission of cholera and a reading selection on the conquest of yellow fever.Day 2-3: instructions for a webquest: small groups of students each investigate and make a presentation on a specific scientist (starting with two sug
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7th - 10th
Spiderweb Discussions: Google Slides Intro to a Fresh Take on Socratic Seminars
This is a set of Google slides that serve as an introduction to a student-driven discussion activity in which the teacher sits back and allows the discussion to take place. Students need to work together to achieve their grade; it is as excellent way to encourage team building in the classroom.Preparation documents are listed separately in my store, but this can be based on any topic in any subject area.See my store also for goal setting and reflection documents that allow students to both plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mission To Mars: A Space Colony Debate
Let your students argumentation skills take off with this space-based debate scenario! In this lesson, students get an opportunity to argue which historical or famous figure should join two famous billionaires on their quest to colonize the red planet. Students will research, outline, write and defend their rider against a classroom of other hopeful candidates. This lesson is intended for grades 4th - 8th and covers the basics of argumentation, refutation and cross examination. If your students
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4th - 8th
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Land Development vs Conservation A Role Playing Project
This project puts students into a role-playing scenario. The end result is a large class debate where the class will decide the outcome of a conservation vs land development issue. The students will assume a wide variety of roles (12 in total) that range from marine biologist, land developers, city council members, environmental lawyers and several more. Once the students are divided into their groups they will begin to research the issue, form their ideas and argument and then begin to partner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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Group Work Job Assignments and Student Group Work Self-Evaluation Sheet
Encourage active collaborative work in groups with job assignments. Each person in the group can select or you can assign a job so students are working together and avoid the partner that does not work. Then, use the "Student Self-Evaluation" sheet to allow students to reflect on how successful they were as a participant in a group. This can lead to more active participation in collaborative work!
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4th - 8th
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Beginning of the Year Activities - Classroom Ice Breakers - Science Chalk Talk
Are you searching for engaging and accessible beginning of the year activities? The Beginning of the Year Activities - Classroom Ice Breakers - Science Chalk Talk is a student-centered, collaborative activity designed with the needs of English Learners in mind.This activity is a great way for students to feel empowered to share their feelings and thoughts as they answer the question, "What would make this the best science class you've ever had?" Flow of The Classroom Ice Breakers - Science Chalk
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Beginning of the Year Activities SCIENCE BUNDLE
QR Cell Structure - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why are cells so important anyway?Description:Every living thing is made up of cells. Cells play a crucial role in the way living things function. Cells have several specialized structures, called organelles, that are each responsible for supporting the cell in a variety of ways. In this project, students will use fact cards to learn about each of the organelles and their importance within the cell. Working in teams of 4, the students will be creating a 30-60 second learning vid
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5th - 7th
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Lab Safety Science Stations Activity - Differentiated & Scaffolded for ELLs
Are you searching for an engaging and accessible way to teach lab safety? This Lab Safety Science Stations Activity is a student-centered way to introduce students to the parts of the lab and lab safety.Instead of a traditional, lecture-style lab safety lesson, students work collaboratively to infer the use of lab equipment and safety precautions.The Lab Safety Science Stations Activity Includes:A see-think-wonder do now to activate prior knowledgeCustomized graphic organizer with guiding questi
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Beginning of the Year Activities SCIENCE BUNDLE
Critical Thinking: Socratic Seminar Resources and Guidlelines
This product can be used with a variety of text and content areas, across grade levels, and includes a variety of resources.*Lesson plan explaining how to implement this activity in your classroom*Rubric to assess your students' participation*Feedback forms for students to use during discussion to provide feedback to their peers*Accountable talk characteristics and goals for the the discussion*A variety of open ended questions for fiction and nonfiction text
The Take Action Project - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we take action to make a measurable difference to an energy, environmental, or food problem facing the world?Description:Students take action from grassroots to global, on an energy, environment or food-related issue of their choice. By starting small with things they can actually do, they measure the difference they made, and scale it up, ultimately connecting it to global issues. They 'sell' their action and issue with an ad campaign, using their own pictures, clips an
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7th - 8th
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Let's talk about the ENVIRONMENT & POLLUTION bundle
5 x printable activities from the Let's talk about series:Let's talk about Natural DisastersLet's talk about DeforestationLet's talk about Eco-VolunteeringEnvironment Vocabulary CrosswordEnvironment Vocabulary Word Search
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Not Grade Specific
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