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Context Clues Unit-PBL/STEAM/Task Card Activities/Choice Board/Reading Skills
Unit Description – “Clara Clue: Detective of Words”This two- to three-week literacy unit engages upper elementary students in mastering the use of context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Through storytelling, project-based learning, STEM integration, and hands-on activities, students explore five major types of context clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, and Inference. Unit Highlights Anchor Character: Clara Clue, a friendly
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Biology Bell Ringers Graph and Data Analysis 5 Minute Daily Graphs High School
Give your students daily practice analyzing biology data with these ready-to-use, 5-minute bell ringers. Each activity features a high-quality, NGSS-aligned graph and four multiple-choice questions, including one inference or prediction.Aligned to HS-LS1, HS-LS2, HS-LS3, and HS-LS4, these bell ringers cover key biology concepts while building graph reading, trend analysis, and data interpretation skills, which are essential for NGSS success.Why teachers love them:No prep, no grading (Google™ For
8th - 10th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS3-1
+6
Ocean Currents and Climate Worksheet - Global Winds Graphs CER Data Analysis
Strengthen your students’ understanding of ocean currents, global winds, and climate systems with this engaging, NGSS-aligned resource. Students will look at climate graphs to find the evidence. Students will: Analyze real-world graphs showing ocean and wind circulation patterns Practice Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) writing using data as evidence. Explore how unequal heating and Earth’s rotation drive global climate patterns. Perfect for bell ringers, practice, or assessment preparation, thi
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-6
Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards: Force and Motion, Physics, Science Center
Are you struggling to find engaging, hands-on activities to help your students truly understand Newton's Laws of Motion and apply Force and Motion concepts to real-world situations? These interactive task cards are the perfect solution to reinforce Inertia, Acceleration (F=ma), and Action-Reaction in your Physical Science classroom, transforming abstract physics theories into easy-to-grasp scenarios. What is included:24 Task Cards in Full Color: Vibrant illustrations to engage visual learn
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science
Communicable Diseases Unit Bundle | Health & Life Science Grades 4–8 Review
🔬 You planned a disease unit. Now you need it to actually work. One activity isn't enough — and building it all yourself takes hours. This bundle does it for you. Start Monday. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ → Communicable Diseases Unit Bundle → Health & Life Science | Grades 4–8 → 29 Pages + 7-Page Answer Key | Ready to Print ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ This complete communicable diseases bundle gives grades 4–8 teachers everything needed to launch, teach, and assess a full health scien
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Health, Vocabulary
STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor (TRIZ Method) | GATE
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just whatto build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
Middle School Science Genetics/Inheritance/Probability SUB Lesson *Print-and-GO*
Got a Sub? Save time and make lesson planning stress-free with this Print-and-GO Genetics, Inheritance, and Probability lesson! Engaging activities keep students focused in your absence while learning science content. Whether introducing new content or reinforcing what students have already been learning in class, this independent work lesson has everything you need to keep students on track. Fun, engaging, and easy to use, this resource includes: Science Vocabulary GlossaryInformational Texts
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Informational Text
Also included in: Middle School Science Genetics BUNDLE - SUB Lessons *Print-and-GO*
Macromolecules Interactive Reading and Annotation Activity
Macromolecules can turn into a vocabulary chart fast.Carbohydrates. Lipids. Proteins. Nucleic acids. Monomers. Polymers. Dehydration synthesis. Hydrolysis. There is a lot for biology students to keep straight — and if they do not know what to look for, a macromolecules reading can quickly become passive highlighting, answer-hunting, or another chart students copy and forget. This Macromolecules Reading Activity gives students a clear way to slow down, annotate with purpose, and turn the reading
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-6
Changing States of Matter Sort - Phase Changes in Matter Cut & Paste Worksheet
This changing states of matter sort involves sorting examples of different phase changes along with their diagrams. The changing states of matter cut and paste activity is differentiated to include both a solid liquid gas sort & a plasma, solid, liquid, gas sort. This changing states of matter worksheet is a great way to review the topic, add in recall practice & check for understanding about. Photos of different phase changes have been used as examples in this changing matter workshee
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Video Guide: Speciation (and Reproductive Isolation)
This is a video guide for Speciation by Bozeman Science found on YouTube. Key Concepts:- What causes speciation? - Types of Reproductive Isolation (Geographic, Pre-Zygotic, Post-Zygotic) - Types of Geographic Isolation (Allopatric & Sympatric) - Types of Pre-Zygotic Isolation (Temporal, Mechanical, Behavioral) - Types of Post-Zygotic Isolation (Zygotic Mortality, Hybrid Sterility) - Polyploidy - Gradualism vs Punctuated Equilibrium Format & Implementation:The video is around 11 minutes long
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Cell Membrane: Reading, Diagrams, and Real-World Scenarios
Do you need a way to introduce or review the components & function of the cell membrane with your students? This packet is perfect for helping your students learn or review: Structure of the Cell Membrane Components of the Cell Membrane Function of Each Component of the Cell Membrane Real-World Examples of Importance of Cell Membrane Components Key Vocabulary Words / Concepts Include: Phospholipid Bilayer, Integral Proteins, Channel Proteins, Peripheral Proteins, Cholesterol, Glycoproteins, Cyt
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
States of Matter Sort - States of Matter Cut and Paste - Solid Liquid Gas Sort
This states of matter sort involves sorting examples of the different states & the physical properties of matter for different states. My states of matter cut and paste activity is differentiated to include both a solid liquid gas sort & a plasma, solid, liquid, gas sort. This states of matter worksheet is a great way to review the topic, add in recall practice & check for understanding about. Photos of different states have been used as examples in this physical properties of m
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Montessori Newton’s Third Law & Simple Machines Activities | Upper Elementary
Teach Newton’s Third Law and simple machines through engaging, hands-on research and follow-up activities designed for Montessori upper elementary learners. This resource helps children explore force, motion, action and reaction, and how simple machines make work easier through meaningful independent tasks and inquiry-based learning. Perfect for Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool environments, and Cosmic Education studies. Designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and real-wo
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab – Gen Ed, Modified, & Spanish Bundle
Bring osmosis to life with this engaging, hands-on gummy bear lab—now available in three fully designed versions to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom! This resource allows students to explore diffusion, osmosis, water movement, and concentration gradients in a highly visual, memorable way. Whether you teach general education biology, inclusion classes, special education, bilingual/ESL, or need differentiated options for your learners, this bundle has everything you need. ✅ What
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+14
ACTIVITY: Ecological Organization Paper Model & Reading Resource | Color and B&W
This resource pairs well with this YT video on Ecological Organization.SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel for new Episodes and FREE ResourcesYour students will love this hands-on activity as they explore Ecological Layers! "Life in an ecosystem is full of order. It’s organized in layers, each one is both complex, and connected. We call those layers the Levels of Ecological Organization. These layers include the individual living organism to the entirety of all living things on our planet; and und
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Graphing and Data Analysis Middle School
This worksheet shows students how graphs can be interpreted differently according to scale and skew. The standard content used for these examples are MS-LS4-1 and MS-LS4-2
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
DESIGN A TRANSFORMER HELICOPTER-DRONE/ GRS. 8-12 MG & COLLEGE
Students use their skills and imagination in combining 2 types of flying craft. Then, they label and color in their sketches. They describe their sketches. Thank you for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards: Force and Motion, Physics, Science Center
Are you struggling to find engaging, hands-on activities to help your students truly understand Newton's Laws of Motion and apply Force and Motion concepts to real-world situations? These interactive task cards are the perfect solution to reinforce Inertia, Acceleration (F=ma), and Action-Reaction in your Physical Science classroom, transforming abstract physics theories into easy-to-grasp scenarios. How to use:Science Centers: Place cards at a station for group work.Scoot Game: Place card
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science
Simpson’s Diversity Index — Biodi. and Eco. Analysis (Advanced/AP/Worksheet)
This advanced biology activity challenges students to calculate, analyze, and interpret biodiversity using Simpson’s Index (D), Shannon-Weiner Index (H'), and Pielou’s Evenness (J). Through real-world datasets, students explore species dominance, ecological resilience, evolutionary pressures, and the impact of human disturbances on biodiversity. This resource builds data analysis, ecological reasoning, and graphing skills aligned with AP Biology expectations. Standards Alignment: NGSS for Mid
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-3
+6
FREE Sample | STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor | GATE
FREE Sample of the 'Think like an Inventor' Workbook Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just what to build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
ISAAC NEWTON: INTELLIGENT DESIGN & THE PRINCIPIA- MG, GRADES 8-12, AP SCIENCE,
This science prompt investigates the views of Newton and intelligent design. He published his essay known as the General Scholium to the Principia, which is an introduction to his work. Some believe Newton kept his science and religion separate, but it does not appear that way? Science is looking for truth. Thanks so much for visiting!
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Basic Principles
SCIENTISM & SCIENCE PROMPT: GRS. 8-12, HS SCIENCES, MG, COLLEGE
Can science explain everything? Do you think some knowledge might be time en-capsuled? What is inference to the best explanation? Students respond to this prompt. Thanks for visiting and supporting our humble shop.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Science
SCIENCE WRITING/ RESEARCH PROMPT: SOUND & VOLUME
This topic has been in the news lately. Sound is being studied to help mankind with many different issues. Can a geometric shape help cut down on noise volume?
Students can use the internet or journal articles. Thanks for visiting the House of the Three Dinosaurs! Science is amazing! Excelsior!
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
25 Real-World STEM Design Warm Up Slides | Grade 5 - 8 | Engineering Warm Ups
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Writing & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thinki
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Creative Writing, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
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