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Keep your middle school students engaged with activities that address their unique interests and developmental needs. These resources offer collaborative projects, critical thinking challenges, and creative expression opportunities. Use them to create a dynamic and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
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Solving 1 & 2-Step Inequalities: Notes, Practice, Partner Activity
Math, Algebra, Grade 7, Activities
This resource was developed to PARTIALLY meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Number Systems Standards below. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE .B.4.B Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the formpx+q>rorpx+q<r, wherep,q, andrare specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem.For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.
Author The Math Cafe
Tags Solving Inequalities, Notes, Practice, Solving One And Two Step Inequalities Worksheet, Solve 2 Step Inequalities, How To Solve 2 Step Inequalities, Solving 2 Step Inequalities
Weekly Protein Plan Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Proteins Do you like STEM subjects? what is your favorite one? Have you ever tried to plant a seed? If yes, tell us more about it. Or have you ever tried to invent something? If yes, tell us more about it. And how do you think it will help us? Have you ever seen a microorganism under a microscope? What was it? And how it looked like? Mathematics is a marvelous subject. Let' sharpen our brains and solve some equations. Do you like timetable tricks? What is your favorite one? Do you know how to code? Have you ever created an app or a game before? If yes, how was it like? Weekly Protein Plan Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Weekly Protein Plan This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Fill out this plan with different proteins you can eat in each meal. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Weekly Protein Plan Activity, Protein, Proteins, Proteins Facts, Proteins Facts For Kids, Human Body, Human Body Facts, Human Body Facts For Kids
NO PRINT Back to School Articulation - SH Edition for Distance Learning
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
NO PRINT Back to School Articulation - SH Edition for Distance Learning: A Nifty Teaching Resource This dynamic tool is perfect for classroom teachers and homeschooling folks alike. It carries back-to-school themed vocabulary blended with focused articulation, making learning both engaging and beneficial. Though it's tuned towards the virtual classroom setup, the flexibility allows easy fitting in conventional classrooms or home schools. Main Focus: Phoneme 'sh' This toolkit aims specifically at the pronunciation of 'sh'. Offering three separate sets for initial, medial, and final positioning of words it ensures a comprehensive touch to speech development. Linguistic complexity too rises step by step from single words to full sentences. The Fun Factor: "What’s in my...?" Game Easily navigable interface. Piqued interest via images uncovering target words. Option to navigate back home anytime required. Add-on game components like satchels or lunch bags fostering interaction further. Suitable Grade Levels The resource focuses on pre-school levels going up till grade six making it adaptable across largely varying age groups. The main subjects covered relate prominently under Special Resources including speech therapy that lands naturally with word pronunciation exercises as part of this articulation pack. About The Format And Delivery The complete package arrives embedded within a PDF ensuring ease of delivery without needing printouts; hence, environment-friendly too! Do remember - this isn't just pedagogically superior but also student-centric along with getting adaptable on-the-go; Be it whole-group education at classrooms or homeschooling sessions as well as planned lessons or unanticipated speech therapy hours! This tool stands there solving distance learning challenges smoothly while preserving articulation nuances.
Author Intrepid Speech Therapy Materials
Tags Distance Learning, Articulation Skills, Back-to-school Vocabulary, Interactive Learning, Speech Therapy
Clouds Activity
Earth Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous phenomena in different countries. Clouds What do you know about this phenomenon? Where it happens? When it happens? What are the safety measures that we should take to be safe during this phenomenon? Are there any other places in the world that experienced this phenomenon? If yes, tell us more about them. Why do you think it happens? Do you like reading about Geography? What is your favorite country in the whole world? Clouds Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic phenomenon. Clouds The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic phenomenon. Instructions Draw each type of cloud inside the boxes below. Look at the sky and try to find an interesting shape like a rabbit or a boat, then draw it below. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Clouds Activity, Clouds, Clouds Facts, Clouds Facts For Kids, Weather, Weather Facts, Weather Facts For Kids, Weather Activity, Earth, Earth Facts
Flight – Digital Interactive Notebook
Science, Technology, Engineering, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Flight - Digital Interactive Notebook This educational resource is perfect for middle and high school students, fitting seamlessly in the growing trend of 1:1 classrooms. It incorporates all the conveniences digital technology has to offer while maintaining the effectiveness and familiarity of traditional notebooks. The Digital Interactive Notebook offers: 25 activity -rich lessons 36 interactive pages that are easily accessible on any digital device such as a tablet, cellphone or Chromebook A range of topics from the history and future of flight to environmental and social effects of airlines. It is flexible enough to adjust as needed for specific classroom settings. Slide pages can be effortlessly added or removed, allowing educators unprecedented control over content delivery. The resource is organized into six comprehensive chapters: The History and Future of Flight How Planes and Other Aircraft Fly Improving Flight How Living Things Fly Properties of Air Environmental & Social Effects of Airlines Note: {Each chapter comprises engaging activities such as drag-and-drop functions, audio recording answers, unit-wide vocabulary checks, research tasks} . All materials stored securely in cloud-based programs like Google Drive can be accessed anywhere at any time by both teachers & students leaving no room for lost materials or forgotten assignments. In summary, this innovative Flight - Digital Interactive Notebook encourages progressive learning enhancing student engagement & active participation understanding avionics' intricacies & its social implications making it an ideal resource option both in-person learning settings or for homework tasks.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Flight, Digital Interactive Notebook, Aviation Education, 1:1 Classroom, Cloud-based Learning
Decimal Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply, & Divide Digital Resource
Math, Decimals, Grade 6, Activities
Decimal Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply, & Divide Digital Resource This digital activity is a prime opportunity to spice up your math curriculum with an attention-grabbing focus on decimal operations. It's an interactive platform designed to bolster students' computing skills. Mystery Picture Reveal Activity 12 skillfully crafted decimal operation problems are built into a fascinating mystery picture reveal activity in Google Sheets. Each solved problem uncovers a fragment of a concealed image—an exciting motivation encouraging mathematical tenacity and precision. Included Materials Student Recording Sheet: Promote diagrammed step-by-step computations to visualize the students' thinking pathway—a significant educator tool. Teacher Answer Key: Offers instant guidance for facilitating classroom discussions or case corrections—a practical aid for busy educators. Versatile Applications Lays perfectly alongside morning tasks or homework assignments and is effective for both whole class lessons and smaller groups. Ideal for grade 6 and compatible with various file types—it can also function as an exit ticket tool post-decimals lessons. Note:Rewards its versatility while stimulating procedural and conceptual understanding among learners—whether used as warm-ups before diving into heightened complexity math problems or reinforcement material of past learning points. No-Prep And Easy To Use! You can add this resource directly to your Google Drive allowing immediate dissemination via Google Classroom or any other Learning Management System—the convenience of accessibility makes it suitable whether you're teaching in traditional classrooms or online home setups. To sum up... If you're looking for creative resources that effectively reintroduce crucial concepts like decimal operations and accommodate both classroom instructions and reinforcement homework practice—this digital tool surely delivers!
Author Digitally Yours Shop
Tags Math Operations, Decimal Computation, Interactive Activity, Google Sheets, Problem-solving
Sequencing Activities: The History of Hip Hop Dance | Nonfiction Passage with Questions
ELA, Reading, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Do your students need a break from traditional sequencing worksheets? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history and reading rap songs, these activities willkeep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passageswhile they practice sequence and timeline skills. Easily incorporate them intoindependent activitiesor complete them together as aclass lesson. The song lyrics for these activities are used as reading passages and have many content-vocabulary words from the song lyrics for students. Teach reading skills to your students in a way that they will enjoy! Kids love music and will certainly enjoy sequence of events in the song lyrics. These activities also feature simple explanations of how sequencing can guide students' comprehension. Multiple-choice questions with answer keys! All of these activities have multiple-choice questions with answer keys for easy grading. Everything included in this resource is listed below. - the song lyrics for use as a reading passage - sequencing graphic organizer activity - sequential paragraph writing - history timeline ***Answer keys included.
Author Rap Opera for Kids!
Tags History Of Break Dance, History Of Hip Hop Dance, Timeline Reading Activities, Sequencing Reading Activities
Main Idea and Details Activities: Molly Pitcher Biography | Nonfiction Passage with Questions
Social Studies, Biographies, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Do your students need a break from traditional main idea and supporting details worksheets? Rap songs are your solution! Based on history and reading rap songs, these activities willkeep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passageswhile they practice main idea and supporting details skills. Easily incorporate them intoindependent activitiesor complete them together as aclass lesson. The song lyrics for these activities are used as reading passages and have many content-vocabulary words from the song lyrics for students to practice main idea and supporting details. Teach reading skills to your students in a way that they will enjoy! Kids love music and will certainly enjoy main idea and supporting details in the song lyrics. These activities also feature simple explanations of how main idea and supporting details can guide students' comprehension. Multiple-choice questions with answer keys! All of these activities have multiple-choice questions with answer keys for easy grading. Everything included in this resource is listed below. - the song lyrics for use as a reading passage - What's the main idea? - Find the main idea practice - Details and graphic organizer practice - Organizing details to find the main idea - 4 Find the main idea - 1 Find the supporting detail - Main idea on beast mode - Main idea on beast mode graphic organizer ***Answer keys included.
Author Rap Opera for Kids!
Tags Main Ideas Reading Passage, Supporting Details Passage, Molly Pitcher Reading, Biography Reading Comprehension, What's The Big Idea Molly
Solfege Street Winter Interactive Music Game
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
Solfege Street Winter Interactive Music Game is an engaging resource that brings music concepts to life. Students join eight friends on the most musical street in Musicsburg as they unlock a secret musical code. Through interactive slides, learners listen to and repeat back winter-themed melodic and rhythmic patterns. Educators can use this game to reinforce solfege, rhythm counting, and pitch matching. Implement it as a whole group activity on an interactive whiteboard or assign it as small group practice to build essential musical skills. This interactive game transforms music class into a fun winter adventure that has students humming all the way home.
Author Joyful Noise Teaching
Tags Interactive, Music Game, Music Activity, Instruments, Music Notes, Interactive Music Game, Solfege Game
Prehistoric Archaeology: SAMPLE Social Studies Reading Passage
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History: Ancient, History, Geography, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a free passage sample from the complete resource. The full version includes everything needed for a complete reading comprehension activity: the passage, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, vocabulary matching, a summary-writing task, and a detailed answer key. Download the complete passage resource by clicking on the following links: PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Prehistoric Archaeology: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage This resource contains an engaging Social Studies reading comprehension passage about Prehistoric Archaeology . The passage is carefully written and designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening comprehension skills and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. The passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: 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 FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collections You May Find in the Store: 1. Ancient Civilizations 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks 3. The Founding of the United States 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning 5. Psychology and Society 6. Global Festivals and Traditions 7. Extreme Environments and People 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation 9. Global Food Customs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture 11. Human Impact on the Environment 12. Civic Action and Social Change 13. Fashion, Society, and Power 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens 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
Rating
Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Prehistoric Archaeology
Onomatopoeia Activity
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. Onomatopoeia Do you like reading poetry? If yes, what is your favorite poem? Do you have a favorite poet? If yes, tell us more about him/her. What are the types of poetry? Have you ever tried to write a poem before? If yes, tell us more about it. What is acrostic poem? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is limerick? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is sonnet? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is haiku? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? Onomatopoeia Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Onomatopoeia This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Cut everything out then match the words to the illustrations. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Onomatopoeia Activity, Onomatopoeia, Onomatopoeia Facts, Onomatopoeia Facts For Kids, Poetry, Poetry Facts, Poetry Facts For Kids, Poem, Poems
Book Jacket Book Report
ELA, Literature, Reading, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging Book Jacket Book Report for your middle school students! This book report can be genre-specific or it can be assigned to any book your students might choose to read. (For example, if you assign a genre-specific book, such as mystery or fantasy, this book report lends itself. But if you allow kids to choose any genre they are interested in, this book report works for that as well.) You can use the Book Jacket Book Report as a summative assessment after you’ve taught students about character, the elements of fiction, and how to write a summary and a short book review. I give my students 4-5 weeks to complete the project. Included in this packet are the following: --objectives and learning targets that are aligned with the Common Core Standards --detailed lesson plans --clear student-friendly directions --templates --an opportunity for students to reflect on their project and what they have learned about themselves as readers and as creators of the project --a grading sheet for teachers. Although you could easily modify this project digitally, students enjoy reading each other's book jackets (which is part of the lesson plan), and they make a great bulletin board. I have produced a number of book reports that you might be interested in. Check out my store A Great Good Place for Teachers Character Analysis Essay, Gift for a Character Book Report, and Oral Presentation Book into Movie Project: Comparing and Contrasting Poetry Book Report Mini-Reviews Book Report Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Book Report Historical Fiction Book Report Historical Fiction Literature Circle Project You can email me at gruenwaldy1@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Book Report, Summative, Assessment, Literature, Book Jacket, Fiction Elements, Characters, Rising Action, Plot, YAF
Cells Connect Two Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Biology, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
Activity Introduction The human body is full of fascinating wonders to learn. This activity is created to help the students recognize the anatomy and the job of the human body. Cells Connect Two Every part and organ in our human body is vital so let's see how important they are. Have you ever imagined how we look like if we didn't have a skeleton? Did you know that because we have our amazing muscles we can stand! Do you know how many teeth do we have? Have you ever wondered about the food journey inside our body? Can you name all the glands in our body? Why do we have skin? Our nervous system is really good at sending signals. Can you tell us more about it? Are you really good at Mathematics, painting, or any other thing? You should really thank your brain about it! The famous five senses are really doing a great work? Can you explain how every sense works? Cells Connect Two Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about our fantastic human body. Cells Connect Two This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Cut everything out then match each cell with its definition. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Cells Connect Two Activity, Cells Connect Two, Cells, Cells Facts, Cells Facts For Kids, Human Body, Human Body For Kids, Human Body Facts, Human Body Facts For Kids
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 is a meticulously designed, no-preparation-needed tool for middle school students. This important resource helps learners in understanding various aspects of money management, such as calculating discounts and sales tax. Developed particularly for special education students, this worksheet dives into real-world situations adding greatly to its value. The activity incorporates a variety of clothing items creating an extensive range of price calculations involving: Pants Shirts Skirts Dresses shoes Accessories The questions are word problems with multiple correct answer options—an impressive 60 questions divided into six sets containing ten each for different clothing items providing comprehensive coverage that deepens student understanding. This worksheet is valuable in diverse scenarios from special education classes to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy or RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) sessions. It fortifies independent living skills vital for effectively navigating within and outside the academic environment. This product is versatile in applying practical IEP goals among middle school students developing independence. The application possibilities range from interactive group exercises to hands-on community instruction events. Easily understood instructions facilitate effortless learning combined with immediate reinforcement through concise answers at the end of each section—a feature facilitating closely monitored progress tracking initiatives. Made with age-appropriate graphic illustrations and real-life examples—Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 augments curriculum relevancy while introducing varied modalities promoting student engagement—making it an effective tool supporting Grade 7-9 learners especially those within autism life skill centers. There are two available versions (colored and black-and-white) of this 40-page PDF format resource: Smoothly integrates into existing teaching routines Provides much-needed instruction supporting objective-driven learning among students requiring specialized intervention. This resource works splendidly with other leveled activities like Grocery Shopping or Reading Menus Level 1-4 and supplements existing efforts towards developing practical money-math skills.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Money Management, Life Skills, Clothing, Discounts, Sales Tax
Mollusks Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Biology, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Mollusks Do you like animals? what is your favorite one? Do you own a pet? If yes, tell us more about it, like what its name? And what do you like most about it? What are the animal kingdoms? Can you write down the characteristics of each animal class like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibian, fish and mollusks. Do you know that some animals can sing, can you name any of them? What is the largest and the smallest mammal in the world? What is the largest and the smallest bird in the world? What is the largest and the smallest fish in the world? Mollusks Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Mollusks This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Cut everything out and glue each one in the correct place. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Mollusks Activity, Mollusks, Mollusk, Animals, Animal, Animals Facts, Mollusks Facts, Mollusks Facts For Kids, Activities For Kids
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration - Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration - Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource. Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets will all work perfectly. The wording and delivery make this resource perfect for a wide range of grade levels. If for some reason you feel this hunt isn't perfect for your classroom, I'm happy to refund your purchase no questions asked. Download the Sample to see firsthand, exactly how the Hunts work and why your kids will love them. Included in the sample is the full version of - Our Solar System - Static Electricity The Content Includes: • The importance of photosynthesis and cellular respiration • An introduction to how each occurs • The structures involved in each • Which organisms do each process and why • What would happen if one or both processes stopped • Practical applications ****************************************************** Scavenger Hunt User Comments: - "My kids loved it!" - We did "Physical and Chemical Changes" in class yesterday! My students loved it!" - "I can't wait to share these with my students! They love this QR thing! :-)" - "Fantastic! I love this scavenger hunt, I am changing my schedule for tomorrow's astronomy class and we are definitely doing the scavenger hunt." - "Really awesome resource." ****************************************************** Here's how you implement them: • Print the QR codes and place them around the room • Place your students into groups • Let them loose! They move from Location to Location as they complete their tasks. Each Task is assigned by scanning the QR code and there are 5 Tasks per Scavenger Hunt Activity. • Have them submit their answers directly to your email via a form on my website. ********************************************************************** I've created a video that walks you through the entire activity. I did it using screen capture software on my phone so you can see exactly what your students will see. CLICK HERE to have a look . ********************************************************************** This activity: • Lets your students utilize their devices • Cuts down on wasted paper • Combines learning with assessment • Is a lot of fun • Comes in both Word and PDF formats Each Hunt is different and offers a unique way for your students to explore the topic. From Hunt-to-Hunt, possible tasks your students will face include: • Video analysis • Simulations • Fully automated and marked Quiz • Finish the story • Start the story • Calculations • News article • Opinion • Word scramble • Short answer • Web research --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are other Hunts as well and I'm continually adding more. Currently, the Hunts I have available include: Biology: • Cell Organelles • The Digestive System • The Circulatory System • Biochemistry - Macromolecules • Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration • Mitosis and Cell Division • Cells and the Cell Theory – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity Ecology: • Energy Flow in Ecosystems • Invasive Species • Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration • Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems • Ecosystems and Ecological Succession Space and Earth Science: • The Seasons • Our Solar System • The Moon • The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs • Climate Change Electricity: • Static Electricity • Electricity Generation Chemistry: • Atoms: Atomic Theory and Structure • Physical and Chemical Changes • Elements and the Periodic Table • Chemical Reactions • Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing • Acids, Bases and pH Physics: • Friction • Energy Transfer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, please visit my website Teach With Fergy for my thoughts on teaching, learning and everything in between.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Scavenger Hunt, Cellular Respiration Games
Story of Stuff (2007): Complete Video Guide & Processing Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
The Story of Stuff (2007): Complete Video Guide & Processing Activity This comprehensive teaching resource provides a thorough breakdown of an impactful documentary that critically evaluates the lifecycle of consumer goods. This film shines a spotlight on environmental and social impacts resulting from our economic models of production and consumption. Insights into Modern Linear Systems The film explores the linear system, in which raw materials are turned into goods, used, and finally discarded as waste. It raises awareness around alarming issues including pollution, deforestation, and depletion of natural resources connected to this prevalent system. Furthermore, it delves into social costs such as workplace exploitation and usage of hazardous chemicals throughout production process. Systemic Sustainability: A Question Mark? In 'Story of Stuff', sustainability is questioned while advocating for a transition to more equitable systems. The film concludes on an optimistic note emphasizing conscious consumption and urging support for policies that promote sustainability alongside social justice. The role communities play in initiating change is also underscored. An engaging Teaching Resource: Grades 6-10 This resource encourages students from Grade 6 through Grade 10 to contemplate their environmental footprint by reconsidering their consumer habits. Inclusive Learning Approach: A visually appealing guide that simplifies student engagement during Earth Sciences or Environmental Science lessons - applicable for whole class discussions or small focus groups; it can also be assigned effortlessly as homework due to its straightforward format. Complete with Teacher Key & Reference Chart : This guide includes a teacher key for facilitation during interactive sessions along with stimulating scientific discussions amongst students. The package comes with a material economy reference chart for easier understanding of economic transactions involving material goods, thereby making comprehension easy regardless of science proficiency levels among learners. Educator and Student Version Available: This package includes versions for both the teacher and student. This ensures a seamless blend of information source and processing activity to study. An intensive introductory reading further provides educators with the necessary background information - truly proving itself as an invaluable tool in making Environmental Science engaging and approachable!
Author EduPal Learning
Tags Consumer Goods Lifecycle, Environmental Impacts, Social Costs, Conscious Consumerism, Community Actions
Ecobottle Lab - Human Impact on Ecosystems Inquiry Lab Experiment
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 8, 9, 10, Experiments, Activities
This ecosystems lab allows your students to create and carry out a hands-on, engaging experiment on how humans affect our environment. It utilizes the steps in the scientific method to scaffold learning and allow your students to come to a conclusion based on findings that are tangible. The lab includes: - a full task overview with pictures - a complete description of lab report components - instructions that allow you to scaffold your student’s learning - instructions which allow your kids learn to design an experiment on their own or with some help from you - a complete rubric marking scheme - Google and Office versions - one click and the Google versions will copy themselves to your Drive This activity goes well with my ecosystems unit where you will find the following lessons: Lesson 1 - The Spheres of the Earth Lesson 2 - Ecosystems Lesson 3 - Energy Flow In Ecosystems Lesson 4 - Cycling of Matter In Ecosystems Lesson 5 - Population Influences within Ecosystems Lesson 6 - Ecological Succession Lesson 7 - Biomass and Fossil Fuels Lesson 8 - The Importance of Biodiversity Lesson 9 - Invasive Species -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also please stop by my blog Teach With Fergy for news, resources, and my various ramblings.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Science Labs, Sustainable, Ecosystems, Eco-bottle Lab
Balancing Chemical Equations - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities
Science, Chemistry, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
Balancing Chemical Equations Lab Station Students will learn about chemical reactions, endothermic and exothermic reactions, balancing equations, skeletal equations, and more with this engaging 7-station lab activity. The hands-on stations allow students to draw, research online, write opinions, read real-world connections, answer questions, watch video clips, and create their own questions. Recording sheets are provided for students to document their work at each self-guided station. This differentiated activity works well for whole group, small group, partner, or independent work. Challenge your advanced learners with word scrambles and puzzles. With almost no prep work for teachers, this lab encourages students to get out their seats and actively learn through assessment and critical thinking. Applicable for grades 7-10 chemistry classes, this balancing equations activity comes with answer keys and covers a variety of skills to suit all learners.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Balancing, Chemical, Equations, Lab Station, Activity, Balancing Chemical Equations Lab Answer Key, Chemical Balancing Games, How To Teach Balancing Chemical Equations, Balancing Chemical Equation Activity
Force and Motion Science BINGO Activity
Science, Physics, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities
Your students will love this engaging science review activity. Everyone loves BINGO and it makes for a great review activity that is fun and competitive. This interactive game reinforces key scientific concepts and theories, ensuring curriculum relevance and accuracy. The game package includes 36 unique 4x4 bingo cards featuring essential terms and concepts from Force and Motion, a set of call-out cards with clear and concise definitions tailored to the students' level, and detailed gameplay instructions. The included terms encompass a wide range of topics, such as; Force, Motion, Gravity, Friction, Mass, Acceleration, Velocity, Newton's First Law, Displacement, Speed, Distance, Newton's Third Law, Newtons, Electromagnetic, Net Force, F=ma. To play, simply distribute the bingo cards to your students along with markers or chips. Read out the definitions from the call-out cards in a random order, and have students place a marker on the corresponding term on their card. The first student to complete a row or column exclaims "Bingo!" and emerges victorious. Following the game, engage in a discussion of the terms to reinforce understanding and clarify any misconceptions. The beauty of this game is that it allows for multiple rounds of learning and review. Teachers will appreciate the game's ability to encourage active participation and engagement in the classroom setting, catering to various student learning styles and promoting differentiated learning. By matching definitions to terms on their bingo cards, students actively engage with the material, enhancing their retention and comprehension of complex scientific theories. Here is a sample from the instructions. BINGO – Instructions, Terms, and Descriptions Cut out and distribute the BINGO cards to your students. Each student will get a unique card. Students can use markers or chips to cover squares that have been called. Print out and cut out each term/description below – these are the call-out cards. Fold each call-out card and place in a hat or box and remove one at a time. After you’ve read the call-out card description, your students are to place a marker on the term associated with the description located on their card. The first student to get 4 in a row horizontally or vertically, wins. Ensure accuracy by checking marked terms on student card to the called-out descriptions.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Science Bingo, Bingo Activity, Force, Motion, Force And Motion
Change Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Self-Checking Digital Activity
Math, Fractions, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities
Change Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Self-Checking Digital Activity This educational resource is specifically designed for educators in public school and homeschool settings. Created to overcome the challenges students often face when transforming mixed numbers into improper fractions, this digital activity offers a distinctive approach that wholly bypasses conventional worksheet methods. It is ideal for 4th through 6th graders. Focused Learning Goals The Change Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions self-checking digital activity aims at addressing the 4.NF.3b learning goal - 'I can write mixed numbers as improper fractions.' The unique factor about this resource is its integration of Google Sheets technology, which makes learning interactive and engaging. Correct answers turn green revealing an intriguing mystery picture, while incorrect ones stay red. Versatile Teaching Formats The versatility of this activity allows it to be used in various teaching formats such as: Whole group instruction, In smaller student cliques, A homework assignment enforcing independent learning at home. Packed with Resources Included in the downloadable PDF are twelve meticulously prepared problems on Google Sheets that feature conversion of mixed fractions into improper ones. Also included are a recording sheet promoting students' strategic thinking process and a comprehensive answer key for quick educator reference. No Setup Required! Being fully digital means there’s absolutely no setup required from your end! Add it swiftly to your Google Drive and assign via either Google Classroom or your preferred Learning Management System – all within seconds! Whether you're consolidating classroom education, gauging lesson understanding through exit tickets or morning work preliminary exercises or gearing up towards math review/test prep sessions - Change Mixed Numbers To Improper Fractions Self-Checking Digital Activity caters to all. Remember, for today's educator, embracing digital activities is more than an option - it's a necessity.
Author Digitally Yours Shop
Tags Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Self-checking, Digital Activity, Google Sheets
Currents & Circuits 2 PhET Lab | Complete Interactive Virtual Lab Guide + Key
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities
Currents & Circuits 2 PhET Lab Guide A comprehensive and interactive virtual lab guide designed for educators teaching physical science, specifically electricity fundamentals in Grades 8 to 11. This resource places an emphasis on hands-on learning as it instructs students how to construct baseline circuits and use these models to answer key questions about electricity. Focus of the Teaching Guide: The heart of this teaching guide revolves around the exploration of four basic testable queries, How do voltage, length of wire, type of material & wire diameter affect the strength of electric current? Through such queries, students may deepen their understanding about independent, dependent and constant variables instrumental in building robust knowledge around concepts such as voltage; conductivity versus insulation; amperes; voltmeter usage; ammeter usage: resistivity and more. Critical thinking skills will be honed through evaluations on direct/indirect relationships in applied physics. This product satisfies the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) under PS2-3 where learners critically analyse data detailing factors that influence the strength of both electric and magnetic forces. Suitability: One outstanding feature about Currents & Circuits 2 PhET Lab is its suitability for both digital assignments or physical worksheets if needed due to being preformatted with transparent text boxes for easy user manipulation. educators can easily target whole group instruction or cater to tailored small group activities within their classrooms. And even extend practice at home by assigning these tasks as homework exercises. Editability: Incorporate this tool into your everyday instruction with editable teacher versions alongside answer keys ready at hand when you need them most. With Currents & Circuits 2 PhET Lab Guide, minimum prep time coupled with digital readiness ensures you remain focused on growing your scientific scholars using engaging content targeted towards comprehension beyond memorization. Bundled Product: This product comes bundled within a zipped folder giving you access to multiple file types including PDF alongside Powerpoint versions. As an engaging educator, get ready to spark the love of physics in your students with this comprehensive Currents & Circuits 2 PheT Lab guide ++ Key package.
Author Flow State Science
Tags Electricity Fundamentals, Circuits, Virtual Lab, Hands-on Learning, Critical Thinking
Scratch: Stick Figures (Game Mechanics #3)
Science, Technology, Computer Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Games, Activities
Scratch: Stick Figures (Game Mechanics #3) An invaluable teaching aid designed to enhance the computer science knowledge and skills of students from grades 3 to 10. It focuses primarily on developing character within a gaming context with stick figures serving as learnable starter characters. What Will You Learn Creating an animated stick figure Utilizing the figures within game mechanics Fundamental principles of computer science translated into practical application Suitable For This package is versatile enough for both public school teachers and homeschoolers teaching whole group instruction or smaller breakout sessions. Additionally, it works as an effective homework tool because of its step-by-step tutorial style layout. Prerequisites To fully benefit from Scratch: Stick Figures (Game Mechanics #3), a basic understanding of Scratch is necessary. Cross-Curricular Appeal This product, although classified under 'Computer Science', seamlessly integrates into interdisciplinary curricula focusing on technological literacy or even creative arts due to its suitability across different grade levels and learning stages. Delivery Format You'll receive the guide as a PDF file, containing detailed, easy-to-follow lesson plans accompanied by visual diagrams for extra support. It ensures that your students can smoothly begin their journey in game scripting regardless of your teaching experience level. In Summary: Lead your students towards mastery in creating simple characters crucial not only for games but other digital animations too with Scratch: Stick Figures (Game Mechanics #3)!
Author Roombop
Tags Game Development, Computer Science, Animation, Character Creation, Teaching Resource
Building Art Out of Legos | Reading Comprehension Activities | Micro-Learning Deck
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
This resource is a digital reading comprehension deck for Building Art Out of Legos. Each lesson will include a video lesson and a quick write. Students will work on skills such as: -Vocabulary -Comprehension -Summarizing
Author Teach Me This
Tags Art Lesson, Reading Comprehension, Informational, Texts, Learning Deck