Description
Want an INTERACTIVE and FLEXIBLE LAB DAY? Engage your students with digital interactive activities or let them conduct the hands-on printed experiment. Both versions include comprehension questions, Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (C.E.R.) prompts, and a reflection section.
Differentiation is built in with three full versions at different levels of difficulty.
In this lab, students will make observations and conclusions about how Earth’s surface has changed over time by weathering, erosion, deposition, earthquakes, or volcanic activity. It would be best to show color pictures. Students will construct a concept map of Earth.
Essential Question:
- How does Earth’s surface change?
Standard:
- NGSS MS ESS2-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
BUNDLE AND SAVE $$
What's Included?
Print Format:
This in-person laboratory experiment with hands-on procedures is meant to be printed out for student use. Each student should fill out their own sheet, even if they work in groups.
Materials Needed Per Group:
- Geoscience Processes lab pictures (printed, laminated, or shown on a projector)
- Internet access to watch “Landforms, Hey!” video (optional)
Digital Format:
This completely virtual, interactive PowerPoint file is compatible with Google Slides and can be attached to assignments in MS Teams, Schoology, Canvas, etc.
Materials Needed:
None! Don’t have materials? Students absent? Interactive virtual activities right inside the file give the students a way to experience the science.
Three Differentiated Versions
Within each format (print and digital), the lab is further separated into three levels:
- Dependent – Suggested for on-level learners.
This level is written with a combination of procedural instructions and inquiry questions. They are moderately student-centered with guided inquiry questions throughout the lab. - Modified – Suggested for learners utilizing modifications.
This level provides the most structured lab experience. The lessons may eliminate parts of the lab and change the questioning to include sentence stems or multiple-choice options. - Independent – Suggested for advanced learners.
This level is the most student-led experience. Suggestions are made for the students to get started, but most of the decisions will be student-centered. The students will be responsible for most aspects of the lab and will have the least guidance.
Why Kesler Science?
- editable PowerPoints so you can tailor the materials for your classroom
- files compatible with Google Slides
- multimodal learning to keep middle school students interested
- differentiated materials with three levels of difficulty
- maximum flexibility in versions - Printable? Digital? YES!
- teacher resource pages – standards and objectives, estimated prep time, teacher directions, materials, and additional resources
- answer keys
- CER statements and conclusion and reflection questions
Lab Contents – Files and Formats:
- Teacher Answer Key – PDF; editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab On-Level – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab Modified Support – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab Advanced Level – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Print Lab - contains all three levels – PDF; editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
Save Time and Buy Now!
Save precious prep time and get back to teaching. All of the hard work has been done for you. Go have some science fun with those students!
This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future editions will be sold as a separate product.
Terms of Use
Copyright © Kesler Science, LLC. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Permission is never granted to enter Kesler Science materials into any form of AI for any purpose. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Multiple licenses are available for purchase by departments, schools, or school districts. Contact chris@keslerscience.com for more information.
Geoscience Processes Digital Science Inquiry Lab & CER - NGSS MS ESS2-2
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Description
Want an INTERACTIVE and FLEXIBLE LAB DAY? Engage your students with digital interactive activities or let them conduct the hands-on printed experiment. Both versions include comprehension questions, Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (C.E.R.) prompts, and a reflection section.
Differentiation is built in with three full versions at different levels of difficulty.
In this lab, students will make observations and conclusions about how Earth’s surface has changed over time by weathering, erosion, deposition, earthquakes, or volcanic activity. It would be best to show color pictures. Students will construct a concept map of Earth.
Essential Question:
- How does Earth’s surface change?
Standard:
- NGSS MS ESS2-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
BUNDLE AND SAVE $$
What's Included?
Print Format:
This in-person laboratory experiment with hands-on procedures is meant to be printed out for student use. Each student should fill out their own sheet, even if they work in groups.
Materials Needed Per Group:
- Geoscience Processes lab pictures (printed, laminated, or shown on a projector)
- Internet access to watch “Landforms, Hey!” video (optional)
Digital Format:
This completely virtual, interactive PowerPoint file is compatible with Google Slides and can be attached to assignments in MS Teams, Schoology, Canvas, etc.
Materials Needed:
None! Don’t have materials? Students absent? Interactive virtual activities right inside the file give the students a way to experience the science.
Three Differentiated Versions
Within each format (print and digital), the lab is further separated into three levels:
- Dependent – Suggested for on-level learners.
This level is written with a combination of procedural instructions and inquiry questions. They are moderately student-centered with guided inquiry questions throughout the lab. - Modified – Suggested for learners utilizing modifications.
This level provides the most structured lab experience. The lessons may eliminate parts of the lab and change the questioning to include sentence stems or multiple-choice options. - Independent – Suggested for advanced learners.
This level is the most student-led experience. Suggestions are made for the students to get started, but most of the decisions will be student-centered. The students will be responsible for most aspects of the lab and will have the least guidance.
Why Kesler Science?
- editable PowerPoints so you can tailor the materials for your classroom
- files compatible with Google Slides
- multimodal learning to keep middle school students interested
- differentiated materials with three levels of difficulty
- maximum flexibility in versions - Printable? Digital? YES!
- teacher resource pages – standards and objectives, estimated prep time, teacher directions, materials, and additional resources
- answer keys
- CER statements and conclusion and reflection questions
Lab Contents – Files and Formats:
- Teacher Answer Key – PDF; editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab On-Level – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab Modified Support – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Digital Lab Advanced Level – editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
- Print Lab - contains all three levels – PDF; editable PPTX; Google Slides compatible
Save Time and Buy Now!
Save precious prep time and get back to teaching. All of the hard work has been done for you. Go have some science fun with those students!
This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future editions will be sold as a separate product.
Terms of Use
Copyright © Kesler Science, LLC. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Permission is never granted to enter Kesler Science materials into any form of AI for any purpose. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. Multiple licenses are available for purchase by departments, schools, or school districts. Contact chris@keslerscience.com for more information.
