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Common Core RST.6-8.7 research
World Geography Bell Ringer: All Countries of the World (Year Long Entry Tasks)
By the end of the year, your students will have gained a broad understanding of 200+ countries, territories, and special collectives of the world. Discover facts and use the internet to research important data about a different country every day (5 days a week) with this bell ringer. This resource covers both physical and human geography. Answer keys are included.PLEASE CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR MORE INFORMATIONDigital & Print: This bell ringer includes both a print version and a digital version
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7th - 10th
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Chemical Element Mini Research Project Atomic Structure and Physical Properties
Quick project for an elements of the periodic table unit! Supports students' understanding of atomic structure and gives them a closer look at one element. This document includes detailed project instructions and a template on which students can enter the information they find.In this activity, students will:Pick one element to research.Draw the atomic structure of the atom.Research the element's physical characteristics, discovery, and uses.Teacher Notes:A grading guide is embedded in the ins
History's Mysteries - The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
History is full of unsolved mysteries, and who doesn’t love a good mystery? This packet is one of a growing collection of engaging inquiry-based learning adventures for your students. In each packet, students will investigate a mystery from history and try to solve the case!This investigation requires your history detectives to return to the year 1937. The world was a buzz with the excitement of Amelia Earhart completing the first trip around the world at the equator. Everything was going well.
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4th - 8th
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Ecosystems/Ecology Poster Project
This product guides students through the creation of a poster of an ecosystem that illustrates all of the key concepts learned in a unit on ecology. Students begin by drawing abiotic and biotic factors (plants and animals) of an assigned/chosen ecosystem and then add various symbols and labels as they go to illustrate concepts such as food webs, trophic levels, transfer of energy, limiting factors, keystone species, and more. This project assesses student understanding of how ecosystems functio
Earth's Natural Resources Research Project
A research project for students to research and gain a deeper understanding of natural resources and the current problems facing the world. Includes requirements, sample project ideas, and brainstorming topics.Standard:(iii) Energy resources are available on a renewable, nonrenewable, or indefinite basis. Understanding the origins and uses of these resources enables informed decision making. Students should consider the ethical/social issues surrounding Earth's natural energy resources, while lo
Independent Study Research Project
We all know there isn't always enough time to answer every student's burning questions in class. That's where the Independent Study Project comes to the rescue!An Independent Study Project is an excellent way to engage all of your students in your content. This project is completed individually, mostly outside of class time, and—best of all—focuses on a topic of interest to the student! The Independent Study Project is typically used in GATE classrooms, but because of its open nature, it is comp
The State of California: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
California became a state in 1850 and it has been a central location for exploration, the Gold Rush, conservation and agriculture. It also has 9 beautiful National Parks, all of which have interesting features and concepts that we can learn about including geology, rock features, volcanoes, island archipelagos, desert topography, etc. This bundle has an activity for each of the nine national parks in California, plus a research project about the state of California. Each national park activity i
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Atomic Model Project and Periodic Table Activity - Student Research Project
After choosing an element from the periodic table, students become the element expert, hunting down information about their chosen element and preparing a presentation for their classmates. The project includes a student presentation, a wanted poster, and a 3-D model.A guided research project that allows students to explore elements on the periodic table. During this project students will:*Conduct research online and offline*Practice using proper source citations*Make an oral presentation with
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Unit - Worksheets and Activities
Parts of a Plant & Plant Tissue Types: Student Note Organizer
Comprehensive note organizer for students to use as they research and learn about the different parts of a plant and plant tissues. *Now a fillable pdf document.Extremely beneficial when conducting online research! These sheets will help consolidate the wealth of information in an organized, easy to visualize, format.Completed chart may be taped together to form a wall chart of plant parts, from shoot to root.The four types of plant tissue (meristematic, dermal, ground, and vascular) and the p
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
North Carolina became a state in 1789 and it has been a central location for independence and flight as the Wright Brothers manned the first airplane flight here. It also shares the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Tennessee, which is the most visited national park in the US. This bundle includes two activities about the Smokies, plus a research project about the state of North Carolina. Check out the activity summaries below and you can also see the product previews by clickin
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Endangered Species Research Project
Students will work to research an endangered species and produce either a slideshow or poster to present on their given species. Students will discuss the factors that led to the species being endangered as well as the steps being taken to conserve them.
Students can work alone or in pairs to research and produce their presentations. A teacher rubric is included for the instructor to grade the students. Student rubrics are also included so they can assess their peers and give notes.
A few clas
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
Grades:
5th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Basil Herbs Unit Study | Research-based Fun Worksheets and Engaging Activities
Learn all about Basil herb through this Basil Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how basil grows, how to care for basil plants, and about its physical characteristics through engaging worksheets. Learn a few basil recipes (like basil pesto), basil uses, and the benefits of using cilantro leaves through fun hands-on activities.Hey Teachers and Homeschool Parents!Do your children love growing herbs? Help them learn richly and deeply about basil using this research unit.They will be learning
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7th - 12th
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Building an Energy Efficient Home Project - Google Doc link included!
Model building is a key science skill, but can be a challenge to see through in the classroom! Provide an opportunity for your students to work through the engineering design process, complete research, communicate their findings and build a model with this project about energy efficiency and using renewable resources! Hands-on science can be challenging, but make it easy with this all inclusive project. Included: teacher plans with pacing, student worksheets for research - planning - supply
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Evolution by Natural Selection PSA Themed project | student choice board
Evolution by Natural Selection Endangered Species Project is an activity where students get a chance to research critically endangered animals. Put on your detective hat and help to create a PSA to find these missing animals. This interactive project is perfect for hands-on learning. It is low-prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions and a student choice board. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Endangered Species Student Choice Board Project Rubric for the pres
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Families of Elements on the Periodic Table: Graphic Organizer for Student Notes
Elevate your chemistry/physical science lessons with these engaging and efficient graphic organizers for the Families of Elements – perfect for middle school & high school science classes.With these easy-to-use organizers, students will:Identify and highlight the elements belonging to each group.Record characteristics of each family on the right side.This resource includes:1-page Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids;1-page Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, & Noble Gases;1-pa
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
Mountain Travel Brochure
This travel brochure project has students explore a particular mountain or mountain range/system/belt. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.This download includes:A PDF that is ready for printingAn editable PowerPoint file (with p
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Space Brochure Project
This brochure project has students explore a particular location in space, or space exploration event. Students will first complete a research page that includes specific prompts to guide their thinking and a bibliography page to track where they got their information. Once their research is complete, the brochure format is already laid out for them and they just fill in information based on their research.There are two different formats for the research and the brochure: one for a space explora
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
and Other Element Groups on the Periodic Table: Graphic Organizer
Elevate your chemistry/physical science lessons with these engaging and efficient graphic organizers for other element groupings on the periodic table – perfect for middle school & high school science classes.With these easy-to-use organizers, students will:Identify and highlight the elements belonging to each group.Record characteristics of each family on the right side.This resource includes:1-page Main Group Elements, Reactive Nonmetals, Rare Earth Elements;1-page Triels, Tetrels, Pentels
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
Mosquitoes Unit Study for Middle and High School
Come summer and mosquitoes are up in arms against humankind- biting and causing diseases and transmitting some deadly viruses. But did you know that nature actually NEEDS mosquitoes? This research notebook will help you understand them better- beyond bites, diseases, lifecycle and more.What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, wings, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory
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7th - 12th
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Mint Herb Unit Study for Homeschool Highschool Research Notebook UPDATED
Learn all about mint herb through this Mint Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how mint grows, how to care for mint plants and about its physical characteristics. Learn a few mint recipes, how to use mint as a medicine and cosmetic, its essential oil and benefits of using mint leaves.You will be learning more about the following topics:Etymology and ClassificationPlant Anatomy – Leaves, Stem, Root, Flowers, Fruits, SeedsGrowing Mint– Climate, Soil Properties, Water Requirement, Nutrient Re
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7th - 12th
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STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Creative Webs: Interactive Climate Change Exploration Assignment
Overview: "Creative Webs" is an engaging classroom assignment designed to empower students with a dynamic electronic learning experience focused on climate change. This colorful and interactive assignment allows students to collaborate in groups or work independently as they delve into the world of climate change using the resource-based learning approach. Students are tasked with researching climate change in five distinct contexts, with each context requiring them to discover and evaluate inf
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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