Description
About this Product
• This resource includes activities perfect for a mini-lesson or sub plan
• Printable and digital bell ringer, homework and reading passage included
• Digital activities allow students to work directly in a file to complete work
• Homework includes 5 multiple-choice standardized test-style questions
• Reading passage includes 10 questions aligned with ELA CCSS RI.1 - RI.10
• Immersive Reader compatible reading passage included (read below)
• Editable bell ringer included
• Teacher key included
Important Notes
• Download FREE mini lessons/sub plans HERE.
• Resources are included in the Nature of Science Complete Bundle
• Resources are included in the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum
UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF SCIENCE MINI LESSON ASSIGNMENTS
This mini lesson assignment is from the Understanding the Nature of Science Mini Lesson Assignments. If you plan to purchase more than half of the mini lessons from this resource, it is more economical to purchase the entire unit rather than assignments individually.
About the Assignments
This resource includes ONE assignment. The assignment covers ONE topic and includes THREE activities. The assignment requires 45 - 55 minutes of work.
Bell Ringer
A three-question activity that probes low, mid and higher order thinking. Designed to be completed in 5 minutes. Can be used as a warmup or exit slip.
Homework
A two-page activity. The first page is a three-part activity with short answer questions tiered to Bloom's taxonomy. The second page includes five standardized test-style multiple choice questions focused on NGSS and DCI. Designed to be completed in 20 minutes.
Reading Passage
A one-page reading passage with text-dependent comprehension questions. Includes Immersive Reader and a one-page summary of key ideas and vocabulary. Includes five short answer questions tiered to Bloom's Taxonomy and 10 multiple choice questions aligned with Middle School ELA CCSS RI.1 - RI.10. Designed to be completed in 20 - 30 minutes.
How to Use This Resource
✓ Use as sub plans - the reading passage provides all background content
✓ Prep students in flipped classrooms - sub a traditional lesson for a SNAPs lab!
✓ Integrate in a one-to-one classroom; work can be done in class or at home
✓ Assign and collect work to acutely or chronically absent students
DIGITAL RESOURCES
This resource includes modified files that facilitate online - distance learning:
• Fillable slides designed to work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
Important Notes about Fillable Slides:
• Digital assignments work seamlessly with Google Slides: WATCH ME
• Each assignment is saved as an individual file with the key removed.
• Digital assignments CANNOT be edited. Only the text boxes or forms can be manipulated.
All Digital resources can be shared via platforms that are password-protected or accessible only to students.
IMMERSIVE READER
This resource includes reading passages that can be read to a student with Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. Immersive-Reader compatible passages are read-only word documents accessed in a web browser. Internet access required. Students are provided links to the Immersive Reader compatible passages in the printable and digital versions of each activity.
Immersive Reader is a FREE Microsoft educational tool. You do NOT need a Microsoft account to access this tool in a web browser. Learn more about Immersive Reader HERE.
Immersive Reader can:
• Read the entire passage to a student
• Help pronounce individual words in a passage as a student reads
• Translate the entire passage or individual words in the passage for ESL students
• Change the font, text color and background color for students with visual impairments
Additional Notes
• The video preview provides a brief overview of Immersive Reader's capability
• Written and video instructions for students are included: http://safesha.re/ppk
• Download a FREE unit of Immersive Reader compatible reading passages HERE.
PAYMENT PLAN & CUSTOM BUNDLES
• I offer a 12-month interest-free payment plan to OWN my resources
• CLICK HERE or visit www.stephanieelkowitz.com to learn about payment plans
• Create a custom bundle of resources and SAVE up to 50%
• CLICK HERE or visit www.stephanieelkowitz.com to learn about custom bundle
TERMS OF USE
• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.
• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.
• Intended for classroom and personal use only.
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.
• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.
• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Highlights
Description
About this Product
• This resource includes activities perfect for a mini-lesson or sub plan
• Printable and digital bell ringer, homework and reading passage included
• Digital activities allow students to work directly in a file to complete work
• Homework includes 5 multiple-choice standardized test-style questions
• Reading passage includes 10 questions aligned with ELA CCSS RI.1 - RI.10
• Immersive Reader compatible reading passage included (read below)
• Editable bell ringer included
• Teacher key included
Important Notes
• Download FREE mini lessons/sub plans HERE.
• Resources are included in the Nature of Science Complete Bundle
• Resources are included in the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum
UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF SCIENCE MINI LESSON ASSIGNMENTS
This mini lesson assignment is from the Understanding the Nature of Science Mini Lesson Assignments. If you plan to purchase more than half of the mini lessons from this resource, it is more economical to purchase the entire unit rather than assignments individually.
About the Assignments
This resource includes ONE assignment. The assignment covers ONE topic and includes THREE activities. The assignment requires 45 - 55 minutes of work.
Bell Ringer
A three-question activity that probes low, mid and higher order thinking. Designed to be completed in 5 minutes. Can be used as a warmup or exit slip.
Homework
A two-page activity. The first page is a three-part activity with short answer questions tiered to Bloom's taxonomy. The second page includes five standardized test-style multiple choice questions focused on NGSS and DCI. Designed to be completed in 20 minutes.
Reading Passage
A one-page reading passage with text-dependent comprehension questions. Includes Immersive Reader and a one-page summary of key ideas and vocabulary. Includes five short answer questions tiered to Bloom's Taxonomy and 10 multiple choice questions aligned with Middle School ELA CCSS RI.1 - RI.10. Designed to be completed in 20 - 30 minutes.
How to Use This Resource
✓ Use as sub plans - the reading passage provides all background content
✓ Prep students in flipped classrooms - sub a traditional lesson for a SNAPs lab!
✓ Integrate in a one-to-one classroom; work can be done in class or at home
✓ Assign and collect work to acutely or chronically absent students
DIGITAL RESOURCES
This resource includes modified files that facilitate online - distance learning:
• Fillable slides designed to work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
Important Notes about Fillable Slides:
• Digital assignments work seamlessly with Google Slides: WATCH ME
• Each assignment is saved as an individual file with the key removed.
• Digital assignments CANNOT be edited. Only the text boxes or forms can be manipulated.
All Digital resources can be shared via platforms that are password-protected or accessible only to students.
IMMERSIVE READER
This resource includes reading passages that can be read to a student with Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. Immersive-Reader compatible passages are read-only word documents accessed in a web browser. Internet access required. Students are provided links to the Immersive Reader compatible passages in the printable and digital versions of each activity.
Immersive Reader is a FREE Microsoft educational tool. You do NOT need a Microsoft account to access this tool in a web browser. Learn more about Immersive Reader HERE.
Immersive Reader can:
• Read the entire passage to a student
• Help pronounce individual words in a passage as a student reads
• Translate the entire passage or individual words in the passage for ESL students
• Change the font, text color and background color for students with visual impairments
Additional Notes
• The video preview provides a brief overview of Immersive Reader's capability
• Written and video instructions for students are included: http://safesha.re/ppk
• Download a FREE unit of Immersive Reader compatible reading passages HERE.
PAYMENT PLAN & CUSTOM BUNDLES
• I offer a 12-month interest-free payment plan to OWN my resources
• CLICK HERE or visit www.stephanieelkowitz.com to learn about payment plans
• Create a custom bundle of resources and SAVE up to 50%
• CLICK HERE or visit www.stephanieelkowitz.com to learn about custom bundle
TERMS OF USE
• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.
• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.
• Intended for classroom and personal use only.
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.
• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.
• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
