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Common Core RST.6-8.7 activities
STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Geologic Time Scale and Evolution of Life on Earth Activities
This worksheet plus timeline activity provides excellent instruction on the geologic time scale, evolution of life on Earth, relative and radioactive dating, order of evolutionary events, transitional fossils, and more. See complete list of topics below. Students will complete a 6-page handout and a 2-page timeline of the history of life on Earth. This activity can be used as a classroom activity or a homework activity during your "History of Life on Earth" or "Evolution" units. Choose to use t
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Earth's Layers Activity Earth's Interior Webquest with Google Docs Version
GOOGLE DOCS and PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! This Earth's layers activity is a self-guided lesson that covers the crust, mantle, and core. The worksheet provides a structured format for students to get the most out of several different websites and online images.In this activity, students will:Label a diagram of Earth's layersUnderstand the differences between oceanic and continental crustLearn about lithospheric tectonic plates and the asthenosphereGet an introduction to plate boundary typesInterpr
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Food Chains and Food Webs Activity Worksheets
In this 9-page activity, students will explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, trophic levels, energy flow, producers, consumers, decomposers, autotrophs, heterotrophs, and all the vocabulary terms associated with these concepts. I have included this activity in a traditional printable format as well as a paperless digital format for use in Google Drive, Google Classroom, and/or Microsoft OneDrive.This resource includes:Editable and Printable 9-Page Student Handout (50 Questions)Colorfu
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Grades:
8th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Introduction to Biology Bell Ringers and Warm Ups
This resource is a set of 34 Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, and/or Interactive Notebook Pages for your Introduction to Biology unit. These activities are perfect for the first few minutes of your class. Both printable and digital versions are included. The 34 student pages cover the topics covered at the beginning of a biology or life science class: Scientific Method, Graphing, Early Ideas About Science, Levels of Cellular Organization, Metric System, Scientific Notation, The Microscope,
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-6
Also included in: Cells, Genetics, DNA and RNA, Ecology, Evolution Bell Ringers Bundle
Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Back to School Icebreaker STEM Bundle! Need back to school icebreakers or games that get students moving, communicating, working in teams, and building relationships? Here are 50+ of our favorite basic activities that are low-cost and low-prep for any classroom or subject!Working as a team, they will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity that are central to the engineering process. Use as a warm-up, icebreaker, team building activity, or basic STEM and en
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Photosynthesis Nonfiction Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Get your students engaged with this "A Closer Look at: Photosynthesis" reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for at home learning or distance learning in both ELA and Science as well as part of a plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 2.5-4.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! WHAT'S INCLUDED:• Vocabulary Cha
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
...
Elements Compounds & Mixtures Classification of Matter with Images & Organizer
Ready to zoom down to the molecular level and get your hands dirty with elements, compounds, and mixtures? Strap on your lab goggles, because we've got two essential tools to kick-start your journey into the classification of matter!First up, a Flowchart Style Graphic Organizer will have you visualizing the differences in no time. It's like a secret decoder ring for the molecular realm! And once you've got the basics down, test your skills with the Interactive Digital Adaptations. These self-che
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Grades:
5th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of
Grades:
6th - 12th
Weather vs. Climate Science and Literacy Lesson Set (TEKS)
Weather vs. Climate Science and Literacy Lesson Set (STAAR & Common Core) - Common Core and 5th grade STAAR (TEKS) aligned Easy to follow! Fun for the students!These activities are created to incorporate reading and writing into the Science curriculum. This lesson is designed to fit the typical 45-50 minute Science class time, while leaving time for other learning activities such as using an interactive science notebook, word wall activities, and writing in planners.These activities are crea
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
Cell Organelles Mitosis Photosynthesis Respiration Cell Structure Bell Ringers
This resource is a set of 59 Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, and/or Interactive Notebook Pages for your units on cell structure, cell division, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis. These activities are perfect for the first few minutes of your class. Both printable and digital versions are included. The 59 student pages cover the topics found in the cell structure and physiology chapters of a traditional high school biology textbook.Both printable and digital versions are included. Th
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Cells, Genetics, DNA and RNA, Ecology, Evolution Bell Ringers Bundle
Ecology Chat 2 Population Lab Stations Predator Prey Graphing Population Growth
These 9 "Ecology Chat!" lab stations will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts of population ecology. Topics include carrying capacity graphing, predator-prey relationships, exponential and logistic growth, and more! See complete list below. Students will work together to solve a problem, complete a task, and /or carry out a small experiment at each of the 9 stations. I use the word “chat” to emphasize to my students that they are to work together and have a productive discussion
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Grades:
9th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Fun zombie graphing worksheet! 5th 6th 7th Middle School elementary science math
Reinforce learning of graphing and graph interpretation with this fun zombie themed activity! This worksheet is perfect as a review prior to an exam or standardized test. Check out the PREVIEW for an idea of everything included in this engaging lesson!I created this lesson for my middle school students, but several teachers on my campus have used it with their upper elementary students. Perfect for math and science classrooms! I always feel the need to review graphing with my students, especiall
Grades:
5th - 7th
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STEM Sailboat Challenge Math & Engineering Activity
STEM Sailboat Engineering Activity Description Updated to include an editable STEM journals, instructional video, and teacher slides!The Sailboat STEM activity is a great way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Many are familiar with the boat buoyancy challenge, and this takes it one step further by adding a sail! Now students must build a boat to hold a specific weight as well as incorporate aerodynamic principals to make it move. This hands
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-2
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Inventions Unit - Create Your Own Invention Project - Activities Questions STEM
Invention Convention: Learn about Inventors and Create Your Own Invention! This package includes engaging resources to complete an invention unit. Students learn about inventors and inventions and create their own invention project. Their "Invention to Change the World" is then displayed at a class Invention Convention. Everything needed is included - just print and teach!✅All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, and detailed instructions.✅This work
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Science Reading Task Cards
Use this set of 75 science informational text task cards with ANY type of science reading material for students in Grades 6 - 12. Simply choose the cards you want to use with any science article, reading, current event, lab handout, or passage from the text. Teaching students how to "read science" may be one of the most important lessons you teach in your science class.In today’s world, student’s must be able to read, comprehend, and analyze science informational reading passages!Students must
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
ECOLOGY Bell Ringers Warm Ups Ecosystems, Populations, Ecological Relationships
This resource is a set of 80 Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, and/or Interactive Notebook Pages for your Ecology unit. These activities are perfect for the first few minutes of your class. Both printable and digital versions are included. The 80 student pages cover all ecology topics: Introduction to Ecology, Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Ecosystems, Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter, the Biogeochemical Cycles, Biomes, and the Human Impact on the Environment.Both printable an
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-2
...
Also included in: Cells, Genetics, DNA and RNA, Ecology, Evolution Bell Ringers Bundle
Human Body Systems Heart and Circulatory System Activity Webquest
GOOGLE DOCS AND PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! This circulatory system worksheet covers the basics of how the heart brings oxygen and nutrients to all cells in the body. The worksheet provides a structured format for students to get the most from the articles, videos, and quizzes provided by www.KidsHealth.org.This WebQuest has Several Sections:Part A – Review the main purpose of the heart and its physical structure.Part B – Watch a brief video to understand how the heart and lungs work together to b
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Circulatory System Reading and Activity Bundle
Cell Chat Lab Stations - Organelles, Plant and Animal Cells
These 11 "Cell Chat" lab stations will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts that you cover in your unit on cells. Students will work together to solve a problem, complete a task, and /or carry out a small experiment at each of the 11 stations. I use the word “chat” to emphasize to my students that they are to work together and have a productive discussion at each lab station in order to maximize their understanding and mastery of the concepts being covered. What is included in t
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Scientific Method Writing a Clear Lab Procedure
Scientific Writing Activity: Can your students write a clear and concise laboratory procedure? In this simple activity, students will build a unique and unusual structure. Student will then write instructions for how to build the structure. Students will swap sets of instructions and attempt to build the structures of other students.Why is this important?A key component of the scientific method is the recording and publishing of results. In his/her publication, a scientist must give the procedu
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Classification of Living Things Task Cards
This set of 77 enrichment, reinforcement, and review task cards for your lessons on "The Classification of Living Organisms" will ensure that your students have mastered the information. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Questions cover early attempts at classification, the Linnaean system, binomial nomenclature, phylogeny, cladistics, cladograms, the three domains, a comparison of kingdoms, and much more! Detailed list of concepts
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Plant Structure and Function Science and Literacy Set (TEKS & NGSS)
Plant Structure and Function Science and Literacy Lesson Set
- Common Core, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), and STAAR (TEKS) aligned
Easy to follow!
Fun for the students!
These activities are created to incorporate reading and writing into the Science curriculum. This lesson is designed to fit the typical 45-50 minute Science class time.
The informational text in this set is written to best fit the 5th and 6th grade reading levels. This lesson set is designed to be on level for
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