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Common Core RST.6-8.3 handouts
Scientific Method Lab Student Designed Experiment
This lab activity will ensure that your students understand the scientific method and how to design a controlled experiment. In this inquiry lab activity, students are guided through the process as they write and implement an experiment of their own design. Push your students to do more than just list the steps of the scientific method. This activity will teach them how to APPLY the scientific method.In my many years of teaching, I have discovered that my students do not truly understand how
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
How to write a science lab report for middle school
This product was recently completely revised with tons of more options for the new school year! This is a student reference sheet on how to write a lab report at the middle school level.
It breaks it down section by section. The conclusions section is also broken down into smaller sections under the principle of RERUNS. Which has the student go back through their lab and address each section. This way they are more prepared for high school science lab report writing and know what should be inclu
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7th - 10th
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Science Fair Project Organizational Tools
Science Fair time means lot of questions from parents and students! These tools I've created will help to put you, your students, and your parents at ease by showing how to organize a successful science fair project! You will be able to use these handouts year after year!!
You will get a four page handout to give your students/parents that gives detailed page by page directions on how to organize the project notebook. The project notebook explains how to set up the report which includes the
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3rd - 6th
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Science Experiment: Designing a Fair Test
Science Experiment: Designing a Fair Test is short science unit for middle school students that guides them through the scientific method. It is completely laid out with teacher notes and a sequence of activities. The culminating activity is an opportunity for students to complete an experiment report on their own.In this activity, they will formulate a fair test question, make a hypothesis, plan a fair test, gather their own materials, consider variables to hold constant, conduct their test, in
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5th - 8th
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Asexual Reproduction Lab
This memorable and EASY TO IMPLEMENT lab activity allows students to view two examples of asexual reproduction under a microscope, read about asexual reproduction, record their observations, and answer summary questions with basic supplies. It is a great way to practice microscope and scientific observation skills, as well as reinforce key concepts in asexual reproduction.Supplies needed: yeastsugarwatermicroscopesoptional (prepared slides of mitosis)This product includes two versions of studen
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8th - 11th
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MS-LS1-4
Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
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PreK - 8th
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Mass vs Weight Egg Floating Density Lab Engagement Activity
This engagement activity handout guides students through the classic egg floating lab that explores the concepts of mass and weight, and how they play a role in affecting the density of an object. Students add salt to water until the egg in the water floats. This activity is best used using an inquiry-driven approach at the beginning of a density unit since it introduces students to mass and weight, and provides them with an exploratory experiment that begins to build on the concept of density.
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-1
Simple Diffusion Experiment with Skittles
Try out this simple experiment for diffusion. The Skittles diffusion experiment is a great way to introduce cell transport biology. This is a great way to do a diffusion experiment biology at home or in school. This experiment is super simple and fun, you can do this lab in two different ways:To discuss the science behind diffusion, why diffusion is important in BiologyTo teach hypothesis writing skillsOr a bit of both!If you are looking for both osmosis and diffusion experiment ideas - take a l
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Diffusion & Osmosis Transport in Cells Lab Bundle
Earth's Water Unit Bundle!
Need a quick and easy to use curriculum for your Earth's Water Unit? This may be the one for you! Explore Earth's water through Engaging lessons resources. This no prep bundle allows you to focus on important aspects of teaching, knowing that you can edit most of these resources to fit your needs. This Resource Includes:-One 4 Week Lesson Plan-3 Slide Sets with Guided Notes-Differentiated Student Choice Board-1 Lab with Exit Ticket-1 Study Guide-1 20 Question Unit Test-1 Grudgeball/Unfair Revie
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
Plate Tectonics Resource Bundle!
Do you need resources to explain, elaborate, and assess Plate Tectonics? If so, this is the bundle for you! Each resource has be carefully crafted to meet the needs of middle schooler's cognitive demand, while reaching toward the upper DOK. PBL and GBL learning is a great model to help your students engage with interesting scientific concepts, which is the primary basis of the resources provided. This Bundle Includes:-Over 100 pages/slides Covering Plate Tectonics-1 Set of Interactive Slides-1 L
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Baking Academy: An 8 Week After School Cooking & Science Program
We developed this after school program to encourage students to learn key baking skills and explore the “why” behind ingredients and steps in baking recipes. Students will learn to bake while reviewing STEM concepts in an approachable, low-key manner. In the first six weeks, students will break down recipes, learn essential baking techniques, and use their senses to see how small changes impact the final results. In the last two weeks of the course, students will apply their new knowledge and re
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5th - 8th
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3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Redshift and the Doppler Effect Virtual Lab - Digital Resource - Editable
Struggling to teach your students about redshift? Leverage the Doppler Effect, a phenomena all students have experienced, to help students make connections to redshift and our expanding universe. This google doc, digital resource is fully editable and can be used online. It also includes a ready-to-print version with expanded text boxes for hand written responses.What's Included:7 Page Virtual LabDigital and Ready-to-print Versions IncludedMinimal Prep! Ready to Assign, all necessary links a
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
Scale Model of the Solar System Project
This activity is designed to give students an understanding of the distance between objects in the solar system using a scaled-down representation. Students will convert metric units to determine the distance planets are from the sun and create a 2 meter long poster. Easy, step-by-step instructions and example conversions help guide students through the project. There is an extension activity for students to learn about astronomical units and make calculations. This product also comes with a
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5th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-3
British Bake Show Worksheet: CAASP skill- listening
Objective: 1. Students will analyze the proposed challenge and will identify the consequences and critical thinking skills associated with competitors completing the task. 2. Choose two competitors to follow throughout the competition and fill in the boxes associated with competitors completing this task.3. Create their own "rough draft" recipe based on what they observed in the competitionGeneral Handout that can be used for ALL episodesI had a really difficult time find up-to-date relevant inf
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Back to School Middle School Science First Day Activity {Edible Candle Demo}
Shock your middle school students with this back to school science activity on the first day of school! The "edible" candle remains lit for several minutes. When the flame goes out, eat the candle and your students will be in awe! This lesson is best used with middle school science students but can be adapted for high school as well. It is a great introductory lesson to teach the difference between observations and inferences and the impact technology has on our observations.Included in this pro
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6th - 10th
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Christmas Resource Bundle - All Editable - Chemistry of Christmas ornaments
Unwrap the magic of chemistry this holiday season with our comprehensive "Chemistry of Christmas Ornaments Exploration" resource bundle! This engaging and festive collection is designed help you to infuse your chemistry class with the enchantment of the holidays while providing students with a deep understanding of the science behind their favorite ornaments and the properties of matter. All resources are able to be edited and printed by you! Made by a science educator for educators! Bundle incl
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6th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-3
Atomic Structures Worksheet Activity - Orbital Models with Stickers
Use these templates to give your students a hands-on way of learning about atomic structure. Students enjoy this activity, as they get to place stickers representing protons, neutrons, and electrons, on pre-drawn diagrams of any one (or more) of the first eighteen elements of the periodic table. This activity can be used to teach:- structure of the atom (using the Bohr model with some elements of quantum theory);- using the periodic table to find important data; - relationships between the numbe
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5th - 12th
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HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-2
Scientific Method Bubbles Experiment Lab Report | Nature of Science
Looking for an engaging Science Lab Experiment to review class material in a fun way? Our Science Bubble Interactive Lab Report allows students to explore the steps of the Scientific Method by doing an experiment on Bubbles. We included a student choice board option as well as individual experiments. This activity is low prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions. We Scaffolded the material for different learners and added multiple-choice or short responses. Your students will lov
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6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Scientific Method Fun Bundle with Lesson Plans | Nature of Science
SEASONS ON EARTH- PPT AND NOTES
Seasons is a 27 slide power point presentation and 4 pages of students’ notes that going to help you teach, review and assess the topic of Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere. This presentation works well for secondary grades and is aligned with the common core standards and the national science standards. At the same time, this resource contains 2 formative assessments and one ticket out the door.
Main contents:
-What do you think causes seasons?
-Northern and Southern Hemispheres
-Why do we h
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6th - 12th
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ChatGPT in the classroom- how to create good prompts
ChatGPT in the classroom!!Teach your students how to use ChatGPT well to support their learning in the classroom! Students will learn how to make a good prompt/ask good questions in ChatGPT. This 2 page handout will show them how to write a good "Prompt" for ChatGPT. Use this to support your teaching in the classroom and support student learning.
Science Fair Planner Packet
This product contains the planner packet that I designed for the middle school students at my school. It is a simple, step-by-step guide in following the scientific method to conduct a scientific experiment and prepare it for a science fair.The file includes:A ready-to-print PDF of the entire packetA PowerPoint of the packet that is designed for digital use (the pages are set as backgrounds on each slide so that the students can't accidentally move stuff around. They simply click in the text box
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6th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Back To School Science Lab Safety Activity FREEBIE {Lab Safety Crime Scene}
This is a fun & engaging Back to School science resource to teach middle school students lab safety. I usually use this within the first couple days of school. Students will observe a lab "crime scene" where their "lab partner" is committing the crime of not following 10 lab safety rules (set up materials noted in resource). *You may use the photo included in this resource or set up the live crime scene yourself in your classroom. If setting up the live crime scene yourself you will need:a h
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6th - 8th
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Scientific Method Animated Cornell Notes with Power Point | Nature of Science
Looking for a Scientific Method engaging Animated Cornell Notes to study class material in a fun way? Our Cornell Notes are great for review, remediation, and enrichment. Students can take notes along with the PowerPoint. We Scaffolded the material for different learners and added fill-in-the-blank and blank note options. This activity is low prep and highly engaging. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Nature of Science PowerPointTwo different types of notes: Cornell notes and a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Scientific Method Learning Bundle with Lesson Plans | Nature of Science
Scientific Method | Do Now Questions with Power Point | Nature of Science
Looking for a Scientific Method engaging Do Now Questions to review class material in a fun way? Our Science Do Now Questions are great for review, remediation, and enrichment. Students can complete the worksheet together with the PowerPoint and use it to study the material at home. This self-checking activity includes a reflection section to help the student identify areas of improvement.☀️This Product Includes☀️Nature of Science theme Do now questionsAnswer keyPowerPoint and PDF versionStudent
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Scientific Method Fun Bundle with Lesson Plans | Nature of Science
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