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12Th Grade Worksheets
Guide your 12th-grade students through their final year with worksheets that solidify their understanding and readiness for life after graduation. These resources cover complex subjects and critical life skills. Incorporate them to ensure your students are well-prepared for their next steps.
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Richard Dawkins – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Physics, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Scientist Richard Dawkins - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P) Richard Dawkins – Genes, Evolution, and the “Selfish Gene” Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🧬🐒 This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 9–12 to Richard Dawkins – an evolutionary biologist best known for popularizing the idea of the “selfish gene.” By the time students reach upper secondary levels, they usually have a solid understanding of natural selection. Dawkins' perspective invites them to look one level deeper: not just at organisms competing for survival, but at genes as the driving force behind evolution . His work sparked a lot of discussion – not only in science, but also in philosophy and ethics. To help students engage with these more abstract ideas, I’ve put together a structured and accessible lesson. It includes a short informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative partner task. The materials are available in color and black-and-white versions, plus there’s a digital H5P version for interactive use. What’s included: A student-friendly overview of Richard Dawkins and the core ideas of The Selfish Gene A fact sheet to help students organize key concepts Quiz questions with solutions for quick comprehension checks A partner task where students create and exchange questions Available as printable PDF and interactive H5P version 💻 Answer key included ✅ I’ve used this resource in upper-level biology and ethics courses – especially when discussing how scientific ideas evolve and how they influence thinking beyond the lab. The material also opens up interesting conversations about the role of science communication. Works well for individual tasks, pair work, or short discussion-based projects. 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Richard Dawkins into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Richard Dawkins, The Selfish Gene
Konrad Lorenz – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Physics, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Scientist Konrad Lorenz - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P) Konrad Lorenz – Animal Behavior and the Roots of Ethology Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🦢🧠 This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 7–10 to Konrad Lorenz – a key figure in the development of modern ethology, the study of animal behavior. Many students enjoy learning about animals, but the scientific side of behavior research ist oft weniger bekannt. Lorenz is especially known for his work on imprinting in geese – observing how young animals form strong attachments during a critical period after birth. His careful observations helped shape the way we think about instinct, learning, and behavior in both animals and humans. To make this topic approachable, I’ve put together a compact, ready-to-use lesson. It includes a short informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative partner task. The materials are available in both color and black-and-white versions, plus there’s an H5P version for digital use. What’s included: A short, student-friendly text about Konrad Lorenz and his contributions to behavioral science A fact sheet to help students organize key ideas Quiz questions (with answer key) for review or self-check A partner task where students come up with their own questions and exchange them Formats: Printable/digital PDF and interactive H5P 💻 Answer key included ✅ I’ve used this material when introducing the basics of behavior in biology – especially to discuss how scientific observation works in practice. It also fits nicely into lessons on instinct vs. learning or historical perspectives on animal research. The flexible format works well for independent study, pair work, or short projects. 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Konrad Lorenz into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Konrad Lorenz, Animal Behavior
High School Financial Literacy: Stock Market Project- Investing
Finance, Life Studies, Home Economics, Decimals, Math, Money, Addition and Subtraction, Statistics, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Projects, Activities
This engaging and useful stock market project can teach your high school students all about several financial literacy topics: investing their savings, buying shares (stocks) in a company, calculating their gains and losses, investment volatility, calculating the mean, length of investment (time horizon) and more! How to Use: 1. On Day 1, have your students complete the first worksheet. They can use the included website to look at a variety of different stocks and their historical performances. They will divide up their thousand dollar investment between two different companies, and calculate how many shares the will be able to buy from each company they picked to invest in. 2. Then, schedule three separate classes over the next month or so to check on the stocks. Each time, your students will record that day's current share price and calculate their shares' current investment value. 3. On the final day, your students will calculate how much money they have gained or lost during the project. Then, each student will provide their gain or loss which will allow the calculation of your class's average stock performance during the project. [You can project the included table on a board and each student can fill in their gain or loss.] 4. Next, students will find out how the stock market performed on average during the timeframe of the project. They will utilize data from the S&P 500 to see if their class's average was better or worse than the stock market itself. 5. Finally, students will write a reflection about this project. A variety of prompts are included to help your students think about volatility, lower risk of ETFs, and the importance of thinking about how long one can invest their money. Sample calculations are provided for each step to help model for your students. What's Included: 6 Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use! 1) Teacher Instructions 2) Day 1: Buy Stocks 3) Check on Stocks 3 Times 4) Calculate Gains, Losses, and Class Average 5) Compare to US500 Performance 6) Written Reflection
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Life Skills, Investing, Invest, Stock Market, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Personal Finance Worksheets, Financial Literacy Worksheets, Math Project, Applied Math
Scientist Francis Crick – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Physics, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Scientist Francis Crick - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P) Francis Crick – The DNA Double Helix and the Origins of Modern Genetics Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🧬 This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 7–10 to Francis Crick and his role in uncovering the structure of DNA – one of the most influential discoveries in modern biology. Many students are familiar with the term DNA, but only a few know the story behind how scientists first identified its double helix shape. Together with James Watson, and building on the work of Rosalind Franklin, Crick helped explain how genetic information is stored and passed on – a breakthrough that still shapes biology and medicine today. To make this complex topic easier to teach, I’ve put together a concise and structured lesson. It includes a short informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative task where students come up with their own questions. All versions are included – both in color and black-and-white – and there’s also an interactive H5P version for digital use 💻. What’s included: A short, accessible text on Francis Crick and the discovery of DNA A fact sheet to help students sort and reflect on the key points Quiz questions (with solutions) to check understanding A creative task where students write and exchange their own questions Formats: Printable/digital PDF and interactive H5P version Answer key included ✅ I’ve used this during our genetics unit, but it also fits well in lessons on the history of science or how discoveries are made. It’s easy to integrate and works well for partner work, independent tasks, or short science projects. 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Francis Crick into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Francis Crick, DNA
Alkali Metals Concept Wheel – Interactive Chemistry Activity for Grade
STEM, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Worksheets, Flashcards, Projects, Presentations, Graphic Organizers
Alkali Metals Concept Wheel – Interactive Chemistry Activity for Grades 7–10 Learn Alkali Metals - visual learning 🧪🧠 This concept wheel is a practical way to help students understand the alkali metals in Group 1 of the periodic table. I first made it for a grade 8 class that was struggling with the idea of chemical families. Instead of giving them another chart to copy, I tried this wheel activity, and it worked much better because they could see and handle the information piece by piece. The wheel has eight sections that cover the basics: general properties, reactivity, how these elements appear in nature, and some everyday uses. Students cut out and arrange the pieces to build the full circle. The activity takes a little bit of preparation, but once the pieces are made, you can reuse them. I usually store the sets in small envelopes so they are ready for the next lesson. There are different versions included. Some circles are already filled in, which is helpful when introducing the topic for the first time. Others are blank, so students can write their own notes after a lab or reading assignment. I have used the blank ones during review sessions, and students liked comparing their wheels with a partner’s version. It also gives them a sense of ownership over the material. The wheel can be used in many ways: as a warm-up before a lab, as practice during a unit on the periodic table, or as a review before a quiz. It works for group tasks, but I have also had students complete it on their own. When the wheels are finished, they make a clear visual display for the classroom or for a student’s notebook. This activity is designed for grades 7–10 chemistry or physical science. It supports lessons on periodic trends, classification of elements, and the special role of the alkali metals. 📍 Best wishes, Heike from @Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Educational Card Games, Chemistry, Physics, STEM Science Matching Game, Chemical Elements, Periodic Table Matching Game, Alkali Metals, Periodic Table, Learning Circle
Practise Using Complex Vocabulary: Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Work Pack) 8+
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Work Pack): An Invaluable Resource Practise Using Complex Vocabulary: Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Work Pack) is an indispensable tool for educators. It paves the way for learners, particularly those with English as a second language (ESL), to bolster their linguistic capabilities and boost their confidence. Suitable for grades 4 to 12, although not limited to specific grades demonstrating its versatile utility. Taking a closer look at this pack's contents uncovers its richly thought-out construction supporting both written and spoken English skills among intermediate speakers. Guided by 'Zoggy', a delightful alien character, the materials feature fun yet educational illustrations designed to heighten learners' interest. Potentially Tricky Aspects Addressed Effectively The first step in using this EFL work pack involves teaching students idioms and common colloquial phrases – elements often found challenging by individuals gaining comprehension of the English language. The pack breaks down these intricacies of speech helping learners gradually become insider speakers themselves! It focuses on enriching students' vocabulary with varied words apart from overly-used ones; it underlines proficiency in preposition usage post-verbs - an aspect famously tricky among ESL individuals. Focused formal letter writing constitutes another significant component within 'Zoggy Drives A Car'. Despite modern digital communication trends, certain situations still require traditional formal letters. The ultimate essential: grammar! Solidified grammar skills ensure effective communication taking your students’ command of English from elementary levels to advanced tiers." Inclusive Lesson Arrangement With Exercises For Reinforcement This resource accompanies each lesson with exercises not just aimed at practice but reinforcement also. It encourages repetition until perfection, an element every educationist would appreciate! Adaptability and User-friendliness – Bonus Highlights! Zoggy Drives A Car (EFL Work Pack) with its wide learning coverage adapts to various teaching styles – suitable for large classes, compact study groups as well as homeschooling situations. Available in a preferred pdf file format, the resource is easy to distribute for class handouts or homework tasks keeping the content original and accurate. To Sum Up This EFL work pack is indeed a captivating, comprehensive journey toward mastering English making it both enjoyable and beneficial across all learner ages! Teachers looking to cultivate linguistic prowess among their students would see this as a valuable addition to their repertoire.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Educational Resource, Language Proficiency, Vocabulary Enrichment, Prepositions Usage, Formal Letter Writing
Precalculus Reproducibles
Calculus, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Precalculus Reproducibles An all-inclusive, easy-to-navigate workbook designed for Grade 10-12 educators seeking to enhance their students' grasp of precalculus. This pedagogical tool merges the fine lines between active engagement and core mathematical learning. Features: Crafted with a strong emphasis on retaining student interest Sparkles with an array of lessons, puzzles, mazes and practice problems Perfect for both public school teachers and homeschoolers alike Can be implemented in various teaching environments including whole group discussions or intimate small group sessions. Difference: The Precalculus Reproducibles sets itself apart by establishing clear connections between explanation and application. At the commencement of every lesson lies a comprehensive elucidation of prevalent precalculus topics that not only propels reinforcement review but also promotes better conceptual understanding. Easily Downloadable: This resource provides an effortlessly downloadable layout available in portative PDF format which allows seamless reproduction across physical or digital platforms as needed. It has 48 ready-to-print pages stocked full with enriching content dedicated to tailoring math education towards individual learning curves. Assessments Section: An integral section dedicated to assessments graces the tail-end part of these reproducibles creating anticipation throughout use while serving its dual purpose - tracking progress and acclimating learners for standardized tests ahead. In all its simplicity yet depth-filled features , expect no less than delivering high-quality math instruction when harnessing this resource's immense potential during your pedagogic journey through precalculus complexities. In Conclusion: The Precalculus Reproducibles effortlessly caters to the dynamic demands of contemporary mathematics education. With its unique content focus on activities, compact digital design perfect for copying and ease-to-use structure conducive for diverse instructional settings, this tool is truly one of a kind.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Math Worksheets, Reproducibles, Precalculus, Identifying Functions, Exponential Equations
Seasonal Life Skills - How to Dress for Spring Summer, Fall and Winter
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Career, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Dress for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter is an engaging and interactive functional life skills activity specifically designed for high school students and young adults. This activity focuses on teaching the importance of selecting appropriate clothing for each season, empowering students to make informed decisions. Key Features: * Carefully crafted to develop students' ability to make informed decisions about suitable attire for different weather conditions, enhancing their functional life skills. * Reading comprehension questions provide clues such as the season, temperature, occasion, weather, and location, enabling students to approach their decision-making process systematically. * Visual appeal is enhanced with images and illustrations that aid comprehension, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Visual cues reinforce the concept of season-appropriate clothing and improve understanding and retention. * Real-life scenarios reflect students' challenges when dressing for different seasons, promoting problem-solving skills and the practical application of knowledge. This comprehensive resource includes a total of 150 reading comprehension questions, fostering independence in high school students as they develop essential life skills for various contexts: school, home, and community. This handout is particularly valuable in special education classes or one-to-one settings such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. The activity is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, engaging students in interactive instruction while reinforcing learning objectives. It is suitable for grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12 students, as well as autism life skill centers . This printable, easy-to-use activity is designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties in developing independent living skills. It provides step-by-step instructions, comprehensive questions and answers, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and implementation ideas. Empower your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity, promoting independence and facilitating personal growth. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 50 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Chemistry Binder Covers – Templates for Classroom Use
Life Sciences, Science, STEM, Inventors, Basic Science, Chemistry, Special Resources, Montessori, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Homeschool Templates, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities, Workbooks, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Templates, Graphic Organizers, Experiments
Chemistry Binder Covers – Templates for Classroom Use Organize your chemistry handouts, notes, and units with visual clarity Simple and flexible templates to help organize your chemistry materials In my chemistry classes, it can be a challenge to keep things organized - especially when it comes to multiple units, lab notes, worksheets and review materials. To make it easier for my students and myself, I designed these simple binder sleeves. There are 12 different pages. The covers have a clean, colorful blob layout that is friendly but not distracting. I usually print them out and use them as cover sheets or as dividers in folders for students or teachers. They also work well for digital learning environments, e.g. as section covers in PDF files or on classroom platforms. I like that the color scheme allows students to quickly find what they are looking for, and it brings a little more structure to a subject that is often riddled with formulas and technical terms. When used as cover sheets, students can choose their favorite color for their cover sheet. This resource is handy - and has saved me a lot of time in lesson preparation and follow-up. What’s included: 12 chemistry-themed cover pages different colors zu choose as a cover sheet as a divider between the individual chemistry topics I've printed these on colored paper for my own binder and also used them digitally in student notebooks. Works well for both teacher organization and student-facing materials. 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Chemistry teacher (Biology teacher, Math teacher) in Germany Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Science, STEM, Chemistry, Binder, Template, Cover Sheet, Organizer, Organize, GoodNotes, PDF
America The Story of Us: Video Viewing Guide & Question | Episode 2 • Revolution
Social Studies, Government, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
America Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This viewing guide for episode 2 entitled "Revolution" covers the following information: The colonies declare independence The Continental Army and George Washington George Washington's intelligence and spy ring Winter at Valley Forge The Declaration of Independence Battle of Yorktown What's Included: All questions for this product are for the viewing of Episode 2 • Revolution. There are over 20 thoughtful questions that are presented in the order of the video. All questions are completely editable if you prefer to alter any questions. Questions are separated into labeled, time-stamped viewing segments for students to easily follow along. Each worksheet also ends with one thought provoking question to stimulate classroom discussion. Answer keys are included for all questions. Worksheets are available in a Google Classroom format for students to complete on any device. These worksheets can also be easily exported as a stunning PDF for students to complete as a double sided worksheet . (Whether you have a student that needs special assistance, or you prefer your class to have a paper format, this printable PDF option is extremely helpful for any classroom.) Whichever format you prefer, both options will look and feel the same for easy grading by you the teacher
Author Mister Harms
Tags Colonies, Independence, America, Battle Of Yorktown, Government Worksheets, America The Story Of Us Revolution Answer Key, Questions Episode 2
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+ 'Use Better Vocabulary In Your Writing: said (EFL Work Pack) 8+' is a crucial resource conceived for aiding students aged 8 and above, who are not native English speakers. It delineates a path towards achieving an intermediary proficiency in written English. Fun Learning Approach The notable aspect of this work pack is the enthralling character 'the alien Zoggy'. This intriguing personality transforms a standard learning session into an engaging, interactive experience benefiting learners of all ages. Holistic Language Improvement The resource provides comprehensive assistance to surmount common challenges encountered by non-native speakers: Deducing idioms and colloquial phrases widely used by fluent speakers Determining correct preposition usage after verbs Composing formal letters in the standard English format Amply expanding vocabulary pool Additionally, each pack focuses on enhancing grammar—an essential facet of mastering any language. Our exhaustive range enriches writing skills and facilitates effective verbal communication. Incorporating This Resource Into Lesson Plans Teachers can seamlessly integrate this helpful tool into regular lessons, homework assignments or weekly supplementary classes—steering EFL students towards mastering written English vocabulary. Particularly training them to replace banal words with linguistically rich alternatives is rewarding progress. Availability & Suitability This tool comes as PDF downloadable software under the Category: Language Arts endorsing ESL education. While it's most appropriate for Grade 4 through Grade12 scholars, there are no rigid grade prerequisites making it equally effective across variable levels of ESL education.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Vocabulary Improvement, Written English, Language Skills, EFL Students, Instructional Material
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Oscar Wilde was perhaps the funniest and most inventive writer of the late Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned writer of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and A Picture of Dorian Grey with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Oscar Wilde fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: An Oscar Wilde essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) An Oscar Wilde biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Oscar Wilde notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article The Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article is a robust teaching resource tailored specifically for students in Grades 8 and above. This comprehensive content extensively covers a range of tsunami-related topics, offering historic insights about tsunamis as well as an educational understanding about what makes them destructive, the impact on the environment and human preparedness for such events. This efficient learning tool is ideal for managing either whole group discussions or small group learning activities . It proves to be an engaging addition to science homework or independent learning exercises. Notably, this resource effortlessly integrates with Google Classroom and remote teaching methods, hence providing flexibility in its usage. A single click allows it to be added onto your Google Drive simplifying digital storage. Strength: The true strength of this article lies in its holistic methodology aimed at enhancing disciplinary literacy among learners by boosting reading comprehension and analysis abilities which are crucial to obtain scientific literacy skills. Easing workload: This completed 'ready-to-use' tsunami comprehension article reduces teacher's workload by eliminating any need for formatting as all groundwork has already been attended to leaving teachers with more time towards strategy planning or other vital tasks. User-friendly Design: The approachable design of this reading material ensures that no student gets left behind making it an exceptional tool whether you wish you introduce your topic or even provide extension activities for faster learners. Fully Editable Resource Balancing Engagement & Cognitive Development This fully editable resource maintains a neat balance between engaging reading activities & relevant questionnaires aimed at promoting cognitive thinking abilities among students. The estimated completion time of 50-75 minutes makes this a perfectly timed learning exercise without becoming an overwhelming task. Conclusion In summary, the Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Article is the perfect choice for consolidating complex scientific concepts into digestible portions that interest even the most hesitant readers and also evaluates your students’ literacy skills. This resource successfully merges content that’s factually rich, educationally relevant and pedagogically sound to create informed, reflective thinkers with the necessary skills required to comprehend their surrounding world. Ultimately it promotes nuanced understanding of tsunamis while cultivating strong literacy roots making learning enjoyable & efficient.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Tsunamis, Reading Comprehension, Educational Resource, Scientific Literacy, Cognitive Thinking
Fossils Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Fossils Reading Comprehension Article A comprehensive and engaging teaching resource designed to enhance disciplinary literacy in science. This multi-dimensional tool is a must-have for educators across platforms. Formatted to improve student's reading comprehension around HIV/AIDS, this resource explores the following aspects: Stages of infection Transmission precautions Treatment methods Prevailing misconceptions and stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS It also exposes students to current data providing real-world context. Versatile Teaching Tool This resource can be used for both group work and individual tasks assigned as homework, making it suitable for online and classroom learning environments. It integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom for efficient distribution. The article is available in Microsoft Word & PDF formats ensuring accessibility from any device or platform. Promoting Critical Thinking & Engagement The Fossils Reading Comprehension Article fosters critical thinking among students by providing open-ended questions at the end of each section accompanied by an answer key. Subjects like genetic disorders or diseases-related conditions like cancer provide meaningful insight into science-related topics enriching scientific literacy amongst learners from grade 9-12 studying earth sciences. Fostering Functional Literacy And Empathy: With approximately 50-75 minutes engagement with this comprehension-centric literary asset—students will not only enhance their analytical skills but they will be empowered towards becoming informed citizens capable of tackling harmful stigmas linked with such sensitive health concerns. In Conclusion... Such resources are vital steps towards fostering not only functional literary competency but also delivering knowledge tied down with empathy - shaping a younger generation that is well-informed & sensitized toward global health concerns.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Fossils, Reading Comprehension, HIV/AIDS, Science Education, Dispelling Stigma
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification - Science Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification Reading Comprehension This science reading comprehension article explains the concerning process of bioaccumulation, where chemicals accumulate in organisms, and biomagnification, which concentrates those chemicals up the food chain. Suitable for grades 8 and up, this resource tackles literacy and environmental science by having students read an article on these topics and answer knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions. Fully editable and great for distance learning, this engaging 50-75 minute reading activity with answer key can introduce a lesson, provide an extension for gifted students, leave quality substitute plans to keep students on task, and measure literacy skills. Aligned to NGSS, TEKS, and Common Core, this is an effective tool to build scientific literacy without preparation time.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Ecosystems, Bioaccumulation, Reading, Comprehension, Science
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Charles Dickens
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Charles Dickens is perhaps the most significant novelist of the Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and many other classic novels, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Charles Dickens fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Charles Dickens essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Charles Dickens biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Charles Dickens notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
How the Dinosaurs Died - Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How the Dinosaurs Died - Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up Taking Education Further: This dynamic teaching resource reshapes classroom learning of science—making it simpler, yet profound. The primary focus: to present science-centred content, such as the puzzling dinosaur extinction, to grade 8 students and above. Suits Varied Learning Styles: An excellent fit for group activities or homework assignments. It seamlessly slides into Google Classroom—making it a prime choice for distance education. Diverse File Formats: Compatible with Microsoft Word and PDFs. The product easily integrates with Google Drive. Complementary Learning Approach: Combining scientific knowledge boost with literacy skills improvement—it's an impressive junction of interdisciplinary learning and reading comprehension. No worries about preparation or formatting—the resource arrives fully edited and prepped for immediate usage! Plus, its flexible accessibility enables both teachers and students to access resources anywhere. Main Features: The completion time per session is around 50-75 minutes. Room is given for self-paced thinking development through probing open-ended questions included in the module. An answer key supports evaluation stages efficiently while ruling out guesswork during marking sessions. Fits Your Curriculum Right: Crafted specifically in line with Earth sciences curricula that targets grades 9-12 students, this teaching tool fits well into various sub-domains within science. <pItalic Encourages Scientific Literacy:/italic This unique educational tool echoes far beyond traditional classroom settings—it inspires analytical abilities, fosters increased scientific literacy, while ensuring a genuine grasp of how a scientist sees the world. An interactive exploration into different disciplines intends to make homeschooling alluring!</ul
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Science Education, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Reading Comprehension, Distance Learning
Heart Disease Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Heart Disease Reading Comprehension Article - This reading is suitable for students in grades 8 and up and includes formatted Word, Google Doc, and PDF versions. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties. This resource covers the following topics: - What is Heart Disease? - Early History and Prevalence - Causes of Heart Disease - Signs and Symptoms - Tests and Diagnosis - Complications - Treatments and Management - Follow-up Care - Prevention Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. --------------------------------------------------- The Problem You Face - Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students' analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills --------------------------------------------------- This resource will take your students between 50-75 minutes to complete and includes some open-ended questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. ----------------------------------------------- Each summary is rich with age appropriate content (grades 8 and up) and is 2.5-3 pages long (13-font). Following each is a list of 8-13 questions along with the answer key, which will help guide your students understanding. How this product will help your students: - Improve their scientific and disciplinary literacy skills - Improve their reading comprehension and scientific knowledge - Give them insights into important scientific concepts - Provide an extension activity for your faster moving/more gifted students How this product will help you: - Allow you to meet the NGSS, TEKS and Common Core Standards - Provide you with a concise introduction to your topic - Provide you with an engaging and easy to leave substitute plan which will keep your students engaged and on task - Prove you a means of measuring your students' literacy skills We don't spend enough time teaching scientific literacy to our students. This is either because we don't have the resources to do so effectively or we don't have the time. However, teaching our students to become scientifically literate is vital if we want them to succeed in life. We need them to know about the world they live in and about the issues they face. Even issues as simple as the common cold are misunderstood and can lead to the misuse of antibacterial drugs eventually rendering them ineffective. It can be used as a tool in your teaching arsenal on a regular basis, an extension activity for your faster learners, left for a substitute in an emergency or planned absence or as an extra bit of information for a topic. You might also be interested in the following individual reading comprehension articles in the following topics: Health: • The Common Cold • The Flu • Exercise and its Importance for Health • Stem Cell Therapy: The Future of Medicine? • Concussions ... and more! Earth and Space: • The Northern and Southern Lights • The Limitations of Space Travel • Why is the Sky Blue? An application of light waves • Stars - The Element Factories of the Universe • Solar and Lunar Eclipses... and more! Energy: • Fossil Fuels • Nuclear Energy: Fission and Fusion • Hydroelectric Energy Production • Solar Energy Production • Wind Energy Production... and more! Physics: • Magnets and Electromagnets • Roller Coasters - History, Design, and Function • How Do Boats Float? • Optical Phenomena... and more! Chemistry: • The Chemistry of Explosions • Plastics: A Marvel Of Innovation • The Chemistry of Paint • Water Softeners and Hard Water • Cleaning up Acid Spills... and more! Biology: • Fermentation and Food • DNA Paternity Tests • Laser Eye Surgery • Physical Adaptations • Muscle Growth.... and more! Ecology and the Environment: • Invasive Species • Ecosystems • Pesticides • The Importance of Bees • Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Future... and more! Natural Disasters: • Volcanoes: The Benefits and Devastation • Earthquakes Part 1 • Earthquakes Part 2 • Tsunamis • How the Dinosaurs Died ***************************** For free resources, useful teaching tips, and tools, please visit my blog - TeachScienceWithFergy.com If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Heart, Disease, Body, Reading, Comprehension
Civil Rights Movement : Leaders
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Civil Rights Movement: Leaders Teaching Resource The Civil Rights Movement: Leaders teaching resource is a rigorously curated instructional material suited for Grade 8-12 teachers, specifically focusing on Social Studies. The prime objective of this comprehensive package is to provide enriched knowledge on 11 major personalities from the civil rights movement, ensuring students delve deeper into this pivotal segment of American history. Biographies of Leaders Covering from Martin Luther King Jr. to T.R.M Howard, each leader's early life, initial steps in activism, role during the civil rights movement to their later years are meticulously discussed in short biographies. Each detailed narrative not only highlights the diverse childhoods but also encases a wide variety of experiences and viewpoints within the movement contributing significantly towards comprehensive learning. Illustrative Content and Organizational Graphics The extensive range content appended with rich illustrations assists visual engagement while soaking up historical information. Images coupled with easy-to-digest graphic organizers structure complex data simplifying comprehension substantially. Reading Comprehension Activities Besides furnishing information about leaders' lives, critical tasks are incorporated bearing objectives for polished reading comprehension skills amongst students. Comprehensive questions provided with answers boost the analytical thinking process when dealing with historical facts – an essential stepping-stone when learning government or US history-related subjects. Historical Background Context A detailed exposition on Jim Crow laws and segregation legislation adds depth and provides necessary historical backdrop for materials related to civil rights activists' roles therein. Inclusion of Project Materials: Incorporating a holistic approach towards teaching; worksheets; title cards paired with images; explicitly defined instructions along with two grading rubrics catering to digital or poster-like projects have been stowed within. They can be flexibly implemented for group tasks or a class-wide activity . Teacher Instructions Comprehensive teacher guidelines concluding the resourceful packet provides instructors full ease and efficiency in taking the students through their learning journey of understanding the intricate details revolving around eminent figures from the Civil Rights Movement era. The multi-dimensional teaching aid is crafted with enough flexibility to be deployed for kickstarting educational activities, group studies, or homework tasks. Educators – whether trusted school teachers or homeschooling parents – can lean on these systematically designed materials to significantly augment their methods of instruction. The Civil Rights Movement: Leaders resource undoubtedly sparks an intrigue towards history and activism making the student's learning process both engaging and meaningful.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Civil Rights Movement, Leaders, History, Social Studies, Activism
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Faulkner
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Faulkner Research and Essay Assignment Dive deeper into the renowned work of author William Faulkner with this complete 6-page secondary ELA resource on researching and essay writing. Students start by gathering facts and citing quality sources on Faulkner's background using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes using the essay outline to build a draft addressing essay requirements. Finally, students self and peer review using the checklist before handing in their 5-paragraph research essay on Faulkner, which is assessed with the included rubric. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a full lesson or activity on research skills and literary analysis. Appropriate for grades 8-12, it includes color and B&W teacher copies, an editable rubric, and is designed for whole class, small group, or independent work.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Cystic Fibrosis Reading Comprehension Article
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Cystic Fibrosis Reading Comprehension This informative reading comprehension article teaches high school and advanced middle school students about cystic fibrosis. Students will read a 2.5-3 page scientific summary that explains what cystic fibrosis is, what causes it, common symptoms, who is affected, how it is diagnosed, and current treatments. Following the article are 8-13 knowledge, thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended questions to strengthen literacy skills. This versatile resource works for whole class instruction, small groups, homework, sub plans, gifted students, and measuring reading skills. The reading integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom, includes Microsoft Word, PDF, and answer key versions for flexibility. Scientifically literate students do better academically and in life. Strengthen comprehension and disciplinary literacy with this engaging cystic fibrosis reading.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Disease, Cystic, Fibrosis, Reading, Comprehension
Thermodynamics Crossword Puzzles
Science, Physics, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
50 Puzzles, Endless Learning: 50 crossword puzzles crafted to teach and reinforce essential thermodynamics vocabulary. From “entropy” to “adiabatic process,” every term finds its place in these brain-teasing grids. A resource for 9th 12th students: 50 crossword puzzles designed to teach and review essential thermodynamics vocabulary. These puzzles are perfect for: sub plans, distance learning, homework, early finisher work. Each puzzle covers a wide range of topics, ensuring a strong foundation in key terms and concepts. 7 Crosswords 2 Circle Find a Word Puzzles 2 Cartoon Jumble 4 Clue Jumble 2 Clueless Crosswords 10 Code Words 2 Communicative Crosswords Puzzles 1 Anagram 1 Mystery 3 Find a Word Puzzles 1 Find a Word Anagram 1 Find a Word Mystery 3 No Peeky Puzzles 2 Word Definition 4 Word Match 5 Word Jumble List of terms: Thermodynamics Heat Temperature Energy Work System Entropy Internal Energy Heat Transfer Thermal Equilibrium Adiabatic Isobaric Isothermal Heat Capacity First Law of Thermodynamics Heat Engine Carnot Cycle Entropy Increase Enthalpy Boiling Point Critical Point Phase Diagram Heat Exchanger Thermal Expansion Pressure-Temperature Diagram Second Law of Thermodynamics Entropy Production Thermal Conduction Thermal Insulation Heat Pump Answer Keys for Easy Assessment: No more guessing games! The included answer keys ensure smooth evaluation and feedback. Boost Critical Thinking: These puzzles aren’t just about filling in blanks; they encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and mental agility. As you connect the dots (or rather, the letters), you’re building a mental bridge to thermodynamic mastery. What's included: Print and go resource a zip file with puzzles and solutions.
Author Matemaths
Tags Matemaths, Physics, Thermodynamics, Puzzle, Crossword
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jane Austen
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Jane Austen is one of the most significant English novelist of the Romantic Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and many other classic novels, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Jane Austen fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Jane Austen essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Jane Austen biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Jane Austen notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
A Life Among Whales (2007): Complete Video Guide & Activities
Social Studies, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, History, Law, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This documentary brings to life the stories of a scientist and his research into the life of whales. "A Life of Whales" documentary is produced by Uncommon Productions and brings the story of Dr. Payne, who has made it his life's mission to understand and protect whales. This documentary weaves together history with biographical information to bring to life the unique and enduring bond between humans and whales. This product offers a complete viewing guide and tiered activities aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy. This product is made for grades 8-12 and can be used in any earth science, biology, or economics class. The answer key is included and this product can be printed or assigned digitally. This product includes various pages and it is up to the teacher to decide which pages to use. The film is about 56-75 minutes and was released in 2005. The film is captivating and will hold the attention of students. This product will help hold them accountable for key information in the film. The film does a great job showing how one person can make a tremendous impact. Dr. Payne's research and advocacy has saved millions of whales from being hunted into extinction. His work to improve legislation and to limit the whaling industry will help students understand how they can make an impact in their communities. Its message is hopeful but urgent and important, framing whale protection as an essential entry point into to rethinking humanity’s role as stewards of the environment and other ecosystems. Can an individual change the world - this film provides a resounding answer to that question with an unequivocal "yes." This is a beautiful film and these resources are amazingly adaptable and easy to use in the classroom. Bring this film to life for your students and engage in discussions.
Author EduPal Learning
Rating
Tags A Life Among Whales, Whales, Ocean Life, Cetaceans, Whaling Industry, UN Goals, Movie Guide, Video Guide, Documentary