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Earth sciences rubrics for homeschool
Geology Informative Essay Writing Prompt - Paired Passages - Graphic Organizer
With this resource, students use information from two unique passages to write an evidence-based informative essay explaining how water changes earth's surface. Many extras are included to help your students along the way including a graphic organizer, sample essay, and rubric. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have! Click the preview to get a closer look!Save when you buy the bundle! This wr
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3rd - 5th
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Water Cycle Writing Activity
Are you looking to incorporate writing in your water cycle test? This creative writing assesses students’ understanding of water cycle vocabulary at unit's culmination. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run-off, and collection vocabulary organizers, informal assessment, and writing assessment rubric included! This Activity is Part of a Bundle!Weather Unit BundleThis Pack Includes:• 5 Graphic Frayer Graphic Organizers: 1 For Each Phase in the Water CycleDuring Instruction, students can u
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Weather Unit
SCIENCE Interactive Notebook Cover, Grading Rubric, and Table of Contents
If you're like me, you LOVE using interactive notebooks with your students! They're a fantastic way to actively involve students in the learning process. But...if you're like me, you also want your interactive notebooks to be organized! Students should be able to access information quickly and accurately, making it easy to review previously-studied material and create new entries when needed. This is the perfect tool to help you and your students get, and STAY, organized! Included in this resou
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4th - 10th
Endangered Species Ecology Project | Human Impact on the Environment
In this in-depth Endangered Species Project, students investigate the culture of a people group living near a chosen Endangered Species, and create a campaign to save that species. The project is a great end-of-year or end-of-unit assignment for Ecology. Laws and regulations for protecting endangered species are needed, but do not always work if the community is not on board. But if a community has PRIDE in their native species, they will be motivated to save the species, and to protect the habi
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Graphing the Weather - Worksheets and Projects
This product contains science and math graphing worksheets and projects for a unit on weather. These resources were created with NGSS content and evidence statements in mind.
The first set of worksheets focus on weather around the world, and the second set focus on weather patterns in one area. Each set contains guided practice, in which students are given data and asked to create different types of graphs to represent the data; independent practice, in which students must gather data and then
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3rd - 5th
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Designing and Building a Water Filtration System STEM Project
**FULLY UPDATED JULY 2018**
This is an environmental science STEM project that requires students to build a water filtration system out of specific items. A rubric with a rating scale for grading the effectiveness of the water filtration system is included with your purchase. Background knowledge on how to separate a mixture, and the process of treating water is helpful.
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• Water Filtration System STEM project Family supply letter
• Water Filtration System STEM project student
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3rd - 12th
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Ecosystem and Habitat Free Draw with Rubric
~Ecosystem and Habitat Free Draw~-This packet includes 11 ecosystems that students will have to color and label. They also will create their food chain or food web if you like using the ecosystem outline. -Teacher Rubrics provided! Third rubric left mostly blank for you to create your own specifications for students if you like.These are also good for student projects or use for a group project. I have done both in the past. -Can be used as a center or station!-Use as a handout or small project-
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K - 6th
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Also included in: Ecosystems & Environment Bundle ⭐️
Solar System Project
This Solar System Model Project is a perfect project for students to use to demonstrate their knowledge of the Solar System. This project includes:Page 1: Cover PagePage 2: Requirements Page 3: Solar System DiagramPage 4: Sample Models (pictures)Page 5: Report FormPage 6: Neptune HandoutPage 7: Venus HandoutPage 8: Jupiter HandoutPage 9: Mars HandoutPage 10: Uranus HandoutPage 11: Saturn HandoutPage 12: Mercury HandoutPage 13: Earth HandoutPage 14: Asteroid Belt HandoutPage 15: Sun HandoutPage
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Severe Weather Research Project
Encourage your students to take ownership of their own learning with this exciting Severe Weather Research Project! These task cards include all of the directions and rubrics you need to get students learning about different types of severe weather and presenting their learning in interesting ways.Types of Weather:TORNADOSHURRICANEEARTHQUAKEVOLCANOBLIZZARDDROUGHTWILDFIRETSUNAMIEach type of weather has its own set of research questions to guide students through their learning.Types of Project Pr
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Rock Cycle Story - Science/Creative Writing
Are you teaching the rock cycle and in need of an authentic assessment that integrates writing?
This is a rock cycle writing project that students love! The students will plan and write a story told from the perspective of a rock going through the rock cycle. Their stories should be creative but also scientifically accurate!
Included -
- clear directions that are divided into parts
- planning sheets to ensure that students write stories that include three accurate changes
- a short exam
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4th - 8th
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Solar System Brochure Activity - Space Creative Writing Science Activity
This Space Science is a project where students will design a brochure on our Solar System! This astronomy activity makes for a great exploratory, review or substitute ready-to-go printable. It includes directions with clear and concise criteria (1 page), a two-page editable template (both in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint) and a student-friendly rubric. This product is included in my Astronomy Unit 2: Solar System!Students will demonstrate their understanding of the following:Geocentric System v
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Solar System Planets Curriculum Bundle - Space Science Unit
Space and Sky Science Digital Hyperdoc Unit
It’s time to explore the universe with this ENTIRE UNIT on Space and Sky Science! Featuring a full colour and interactive digital document, it is perfect for distance learning or classroom use. The document functions as a digital textbook and is split into seven topic sections (missions) with questions for the students to work through. Students will be guided through these questions with links to videos, websites, and other digital tools where they can learn from experts and fully appreciate th
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5th - 8th
The Water Cycle Project Based Learning Rubric and Activities
Project based learning is an important part of any classroom. In this unit, students will follow the rubric to research different aspects of the Water cycle. Each student will create a cartoon or story with pictures, sequencing the events of the water cycle. Then students will break into groups to investigate, specialize and teach others about different topics that relate to the water cycle (states of matter, temperatures in which water changes from a solid to a liquid and a liquid to a gas, ev
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3rd - 5th
Energy Sources Project | Middle or High School Science | Individual or Group!
In this energy sources project, learners are asked to research different types of energy sources (geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, tidal energy, wind energy, and fossil fuels). Students will research what the energy types are, and the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of sustainability, technological limitations, access, and controversy). Students have the choice to present their research as a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation, physical poster,
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7th - 12th
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Design an Island Using Contour Lines--End of Unit Activity
This activity is designed for grades 10-12Great Homeschool Activity!Students create their own island using contour lines. Detailed instructions are given about the topography of the island and the features on the island. I Do/ We Do/ You Do lesson instructs students on how to draw contour lines from a written description of the topography leading up to the construction of The Island.This activity demonstrates the knowledge students have about drawing and interpreting contour lines.Two options
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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claim evidence reasoning earth science activity cer practice graphic organizer
Are your students struggling with writing their CER (claim evidence reasoning) for earth science lessons? Do they have difficulty analyzing graphs and interpreting diagrams of earth science topics? This claim evidence reasoning earth science CER practice problem has four different scenarios about earth science including Coriolis effect, rock cycle, Earth Moon Sun relationship for seasons and tides.These will help students analyze graphs, interpret diagrams, and support their claims with evidence
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
NGSS 5-ESS2-2 Distribution of Water 5th Grade
Your students will enjoy this lesson on Earth’s Systems Distribution of Water. It is a 5E lesson plan which contains many engaging activities to teach students about earth’s water resources and build their graphing skills. This lesson aligns with NGSS 5-ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of saltwater and freshwater in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth. Each section and activity contain its own set of detailed Teacher Notes to provide you with ad
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Also included in: NGSS Fifth Grade Science Curriculum Bundle | Phenomena-Based Lessons!
Layers of the Atmosphere Poster Project
This poster project about the layers of the atmosphere is a great way to have students demonstrate what they know about each layer. The downloadable file comes with an editable rubric, and a PDF with project instructions and rubric.Instructions read: For this project, you will create a poster that depicts the layers of the atmosphere. Be sure to include: the layer names and locations, characteristic information about each layer (i.e. temperature trends, molecule arrangement, types of gases found
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6th - 9th
Food Sustainability UNIT BUNDLE: Slideshow, Q&A, Project, Answer Keys and Rubric
If your class is learning about food sustainability and are looking for a comprehensive unit, look no further. Within this money-saving bundle you will find two resources that teachers love! NO PREP REQUIRED. Included:1. Presentation: This includes 16 informational slides on carbon footprints, sustainable diets and farming practices, eating locally, buying seasonal foods and avoiding food waste. Worksheets: There are 8 questions with an answer key. The questions correspond with the presentation
Grades:
7th - 12th
Constellation Research Project
Students select (at random) a constellation to research. I give my students two days in class to research and write the paper, drawing and presentation prep are done at home.Students are responsible for completing a short paper (~250 words), a "star map" (constellation illustration on construction paper) and giving a short presentation on their constellation.Included Materials:1. Teacher Guide2. Constellation Project Cards (PDF)3. Constellation Project Rubric (PDF)4. Constellation Project Rubric
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6th - 9th
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Plant Research Project STEAM Earth Day Activities Middle School 4th 5th Grade
You will download a plant theme STEAM activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, or middle school students to conduct a plant research project for a life science or Earth Day unit. These activities will supplement your spring or summer school curriculum.In this STEAM packet, you will download plant theme worksheets, graphic organizers, and a research project rubric to help guide your students in using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics while learning all about plant
Grades:
4th - 6th
Earth & Space *FULL SEMESTER* SBL Projects
FULL SEMESTER CURRICULUM! You don't have to do anything besides print or push out to students!!I have created a full semester of projects for your Earth & Space science classes. I have created the rubric for you to use based on Standards based grading. I use this as the class gets between 2-4 days depending on how long your class is and how detailed the standard is. I would pass out a copy of the specific standard. Walk through the standard. ** This shows EVERYTHING a student needs to be abl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
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Food Sustainability: Food Audit Project and Rubric, FCS
Are you learning about FOOD SUSTAINABILITY with your high school or middle school students? This culminating project is a fun way for students to demonstrate their understanding while gaining insight into their own household practices surrounding food. The project is an independent ‘Food Audit’.There is absolutely NO PREP required on the teachers end. There are two different parts to this resource.The Project Instructions. These explain to students how to succesfully complete a ‘Food Audit’. Stu
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7th - 12th
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Atmosphere and Weather Climate Change / Urban Microclimate Project
Students can take a deeper dive into causes and effects of weather conditions with a case study research project. I have students work in small groups and present their information, including coming up with a high-order question for the class to answer. The project requires students to also evaluate the current solutions to issues in the city due to changing climatic conditions. Resources included: Project instructions, scoring rubric, example PowerPoint from students, PowerPoint with an assortm
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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