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Enhance your seventh-grade curriculum with activities that stimulate curiosity and intellectual growth. These resources cover diverse subjects and include projects that promote inquiry and analysis. Incorporate them to keep students motivated and invested in their learning.
Independent, Dependent & Controlled Variables Lesson
Science, Basic Science, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Experiments
This fun science lesson is a great introduction for a science fair unit or a beginning of the year scientific method unit when you need to teach your students how to carry out a true experiment . It teaches students about independent, dependent and controlled variables using humour and real-life situations. The first page has fill-in-the blank notes about a pretend experiment I completed that had some mistakes in the design. Students should stay engaged and focused throughout the lesson component as they have to fill in the blanks. They should start to think about why controlling variables matters, and they learn the relevant vocabulary. The second page gives students a chance to start brainstorming some basic experimental design ideas on their own or in pairs. They are given three situations and need to think of independent variables they could alter, what dependent variable that would affect, and all of the other variables they would need to carefully control. At the end, there is a quick review to reinforce the relevant vocabulary. Grades to Use With: This lesson can easily work in a variety of grades in the middle years, from grades 4-8 and possibly beyond! Standards: NGSS3-5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. If you enjoy this science activity, check out some other options in my store: Personal Carbon Emissions /Footprint: Integrated Math and Earth Sciences Lesson: Ways to Slow Climate Change Periodic Table: Element Baseball Cards STEM Project: Extreme Environment Technology Design and "Shark Tank" Presentation STEM Project: Climate Change Solutions 8 Low-Prep STEM Tasks for Elementary and Middle School Students: Simple Handouts for Each Experiment
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Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF)
Science, Space, Earth and Environmental Sciences, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Environmental Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Mars, Glaciers, and Antarctica: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF) This engaging collection of science reading passages about Mars, Glaciers, and Antarctica (Earth and Space Environments) is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Antarctica: Science at the End of the Earth Explore a protected polar laboratory where clear air, ancient ice, and unique wildlife let scientists study climate change, ocean circulation, and even space signals with high precision. From Earth to Mars: What Life Would Require Contrast Earth and Mars, then outline what settlers would need: breathable air, liquid water, radiation shielding, steady energy, food production, and closed-loop systems for waste and resources. Ice Age Leftovers: From Glaciers to Sea Ice Differentiate glaciers, ice shelves, sea ice, and icebergs, and see how they shape coasts, reflect sunlight, steer ocean temperatures, and preserve clues to past climates. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Product Details Length: 15 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Reading Passages, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Earth Science


