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Middle school biology research
Biome Ecosystem Research Project for Google Slides | Science Activity
Students will love this biome research project using Google Slides™! Get your students collaborating to research an assigned biome or ecosystem. They will teach their classmates what they've learned through a presentation at the project's end.A favorite project of my own 5th grade students each year, this project is engaging and allows students to creatively collaborate. The presentation template and research worksheets are editable, so you can change the content to fit your needs.THIS RESOURCE
Animal Research Essay or Project Graphic Organizers- DIGITAL!
Doing an Animal Research Project? Use these graphic organizers to help students focus and organize their information. Graphic organizers include the following topics: DescriptionDiet, PredatorsHabitatAdaptations to help with survivalWhere in the world the animal is foundReproductionand, other interesting facts about the animalStudents research using websites provided, complete the 2 graphic organizers, then use that information to write a rough draft and then final draft essay about the animal.
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3rd - 6th
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Infectious Diseases Research Project & Wanted Poster Activity for Microorganisms
Students will explore infectious diseases that affect us through research and a creative project by creating a wanted poster. The disease is the culprit that is wanted for causing sickness to its victims. This activity is perfect for your microorganisms unit.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESTeacher informationGoogle Slides file for creating posters digitallyList of 39 infectious diseases to choose from – appropriate for upper elementary and middle school studentsWanted Poster templatesGuided research quest
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5th - 8th
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Genetic Disorder Project - Research & Presentation - Google - Distance Learning!
Genetic Disorder Project!Step 1: Students choose a genetic disorder they are interested in researching. Examples of genetic disorders students can choose from:Down Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Tay-Sachs Disease, Vitiligo, Hemophilia, Albinism, Progeria, Narcolepsy, Angelman Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Fragile X Syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, HS-LS3-2
Endangered Species Research project- graphic organizers- DIGITAL!
Endangered Species Project:Topics included for research (website included):Description, diet, habitat, why endangered, what is being done?, other facts, where in the worldStudents research, then draw a picture and describe their information for each topic. Rough draft and final paper organizer included. Now digital for distance learning!
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4th - 7th
Animal Adaptations Research Project for Middle School
Unlock student’s creativity with this fully digital and print animal adaptations research project for middle school! Stretch your student’s imagination to create their very own animal with a combination of structural and behavioral adaptations. Then they’ll create a presentation and physical model of their new animal. Finally, students will have to prove whether or not their animal can live in one of three mystery environments using evidence from their adaptations. Don’t tell them ahead of time
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7th - 8th
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MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Animal Adaptations Activities Bundle
Geologic Time Scale Research Project : Amazing Race
Just as in the T.V. show “The Amazing Race” for which contestants travel around the world on a giant scavenger hunt, in this Geologic Time Scale Amazing Race project, your students will be embarking on a journey through time as they choose time periods to visit along Earth's Geologic Time Scale and collect information and evidence from each that will be used in modern times to learn about the past. They will follow a Travel Map and complete 'Time Travel Tasks' along the way that include Speed Bu
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum Middle School Science
Environmental Science Research Project (Earth Day) | Google Classroom
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." This is an editable online environmental science research project, ready for Google Classroom, inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Seuss' Lorax! >> Students will first watch the 25-minute original Lorax (1972) online while answering comprehension/analysis questions. Then, they will pick their favorite, relevant environmental topics (all themes explored by The Lorax) from a menu with 14 options to comp
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7th - 9th
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HS-LS2-7
Environment & Invasive Species Project Based Learning Ecology End of Year
Students will research an ecological issue and form a solution. Great for environmental science or Earth Day! They will communicate their ideas for protecting an ecosystem to their peers. They will evaluate solutions for environmental and biodiversity issues. ♻️♻️This resource addresses a challenging standard for MS in the NGSS:Students will come up with an ecological problem specific to the region where they live. They will research and learn more about the problem, obtain information about th
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
Let's Research: An Ecosystem Project
A independent research project all about ecosystems!
Great for middle school. It also works well with upper elementary (fourth and fifth graders) but a little more guidance may be necessary.
This project requires students to research. I allow mine to use their own device or any internet enabled technology in my classroom. This project can also be completed in the library using hard copy resources or in a computer lab.
Complete student instructions have been included. Each step is clearly
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5th - 8th
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Karyotype Chromosome Lab Activity
This is a great activity where students complete a paper karyotype so they can diagnose a chromosome disorder. Students will cut-out unmatched chromosomes and paste them next to their identical (homologous) mate. When their karyotype is finished they will be able to identify 1 of 3 different karyotype disorders. Patient A will be diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. Patient B will be diagnosed with Klinefelter's Syndrome. Patient C will be diagnosed with Edward's Syndrome.
After the cutting/pasting
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6th - 12th
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Evolution Project - Endangered Species Research | Google Classroom
Looking for a research project on evolution that is ready-to-go and engaging? This is an EDITABLE project where students pick an endangered species and put its struggles in context. The project ties together many big ideas in biology such as natural selection, adaptations, evolution, and threats to habitats (especially those caused by climate change). It allows students to hone their online research as well as presentation skills. ★ What I love about this project is that students get to investig
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: Biology Projects | Google Classroom
Create Your Own Pokemon-Animal Adaptations (Full Lesson and Activity!)
Capture your student's interest and imagination with this fun research project! This resource is designed as an engaging project to explore the science of animal adaptations. Students are encouraged to look at the real life abilities of animals in our world and make connections to the Pokémon they love! They will choose an animal to research and use their knowledge to turn that animal into their own Pokémon. This resource comes with a PDF presentation about Pokémon powers in the real world, a
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2nd - 6th
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Animal Research Project - Adaptations and Evolution - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Engage your students with studying the incredible animals of the world!Did you know there are more than 1 million types of animals in the world? From a puppy in New York to a giant panda in Beijing, animals are complex organisms that come in many different shapes and sizes. For thi
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS4-1
Infectious Disease Project
This activity is a research project for students to learn about an infectious disease and the virus or bacteria that causes it. Students are given a list of diseases to choose from. Students will complete the research portion first and then use the information they have obtained to create a poster, Google slide presentation, brochure, etc. A rubric is provided to students to show them the points designated to the information that needs to be on their project presentation.Love this resource? Foll
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
NGSS MS-LS1-4 Animal Behaviors for Reproduction Argument Activity
This activity is directly aligned with Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS1-4 (or 07-LS1-4 if you're in Kentucky). This is a fun argument activity directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS1-4. It includes 7 different organisms with descriptions of their “G” rated reproductive behaviors, an argument organizer with directions and a guide, possible learning targets, and possible procedures. Just as the standard says, students will use empirical evidence to create an argument – e
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS1-4
Invasive Species Obituary Project
Tired of having your students make an invasive species "wanted poster?" Have them write an obituary instead! In this project, students will choose an invasive species to research, but also take it a step further by understanding its role in the ecosystem and brainstorming ways to eliminate the unwanted species. They will have two options to complete the obituary assignment:Option 1: Write an obituary for a species that has died off as the result of an invasive species that has moved into the are
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Online Biome Research Project for Science | Google Classroom
This is a biome research project that is 100% online. Students follow the packet's instructions to create a 15-slide presentation on a biome. There are 24 different biome/locations included in the sign-up sheet. The slides include research on the following topics: biodiversity, food webs (trophic levels), critical abiotic factors in the ecosystem, examples of symbiotic relationships, and the impacts of climate change.Once purchased, you will get a link to copy resources directly to your Googl
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
PROJECT SpongeBob Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis
I created this project for my Environmental Science class for the Aquatic Ecosystem unit. Using the internet, students will research each of the main character’s home, job, and hobbies in SpongeBob SquarePants. Then, they will search the home, job, and hobbies of the real organism in its natural habitat in the ocean. Students will compare these to see how well these characters were based on their real organism counterparts!
After the research is complete, students will write a letter to the cr
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5th - 12th
GMO Project: Students Research a GMO & Present on it - NGSS: VIRTUAL FRIENDLY
In this project, students choose from a list of Genetically Modified Organisms (there are 24 on the list). Then, students research organism, answering some basic questions, and make a Google Slides presentation, or poster (you can choose).Then, students write a short paper to answer some more general questions about GMOs.This product is part of a Unit Bundle, which offers all you need to teach a Unit on DNA for students grades 7-12.Get it here: DNA Unit BundleThis product comes with a grading
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7th - 12th
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Disease & Pathogens Report | 1 Day Mini-Research Project Google Slides™ Activity
Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. Encourage curiosity with your students and allow them to explore the disease of their choice. This product is great for a non-fiction study in ELA or a science-based assignment. This digital product includes 15 slides:1 example slide11 Google Slides templates ( 3 for virus, 3 for bacteria, 2 for fungus, 2 for parasite, 1 "blank")1 How to mask an image slide1 editable rubric1 slide for sourcesThe Google Slides templates can be edited in View
Genetic Disorder & Karyotype Research Project
Make genetics fun!!! In this dry lab students will complete a “normal” karyotype as well as an "abnormal" karyotype. Upon completing the karyotype and studying the chromosomes they will determine gender and diagnose a genetic disorder. Students will then research their genetic disorder and create an informational brochure. This dry lab can take anywhere from 2-3 days to a week depending on how much time is devoted to in class vs. out of class work.
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2 "Normal" Smears
6 "Abnor
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6th - 10th
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Ocean Animal Research Bundle
For a closer look at each product check out the:
Ocean Animal Lap Book for a fun hands on approach to research report writing!
30 Ocean Animal Reading Passages for just right report reading, writing, and note-taking!
The research articles include informational text that is appropriate for elementary kids! Making sure that all students are set up for success during these first experiences with research projects is so important.
This pack was created and used with my 3rd grade class. It i
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2nd - 6th
Invasive Species Ecosystems Project
Introduce ecosystems, or wrap up a unit with this fun project based learning activity! This assessment ties together several ecology topics such as:resource availabilityinteractions of organismscycling of matter and energycompetitionpopulations are affected by various physical and biological components of ecosystems. Students will investigate how an invasive species of their choice has impacted its non-native ecosystem as well as describing planned solutions for maintaining biodiversity. After s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
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