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Science Extra Credit Opportunities
Thank you for downloading this document! This is a list of extra credit opportunities for science that can be used for 7th, 8th, 9th or advanced 6th grade science. It is also an excellent homeschool material. It is in the form of a one-page list and also 8 task cards. The topics are very general and include Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Periodic Table, Hurricanes, and Writing Experiments. It has multiple modalities including rap, song, drawing, acting, Power Point, Prezi, animoto, and essay wr
7th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #7-11 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 500 statements across 50 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
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
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #4-6 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 300 statements in 30 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #1-3 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with these interactive Google Slides sorting activities on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with these engaging digital drag-and-drop activities focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical appro
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Was it the Scientific Method or the Engineering Design Method-Task/Gallery Cards
Here is a collection of 20 task cards (gallery walk cards) for students to read and determine if the scientific summary on the card depicts a professional following the Scientific Method or the Engineering & Design Process. Students read about everyday professionals in the real world using scientific practices within their non-scientific career field. Products include: 1. Color Task Cards ready to print 2. Student answer document with key 3. PowerPoint presentation of slides to complete as
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, 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
Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
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
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #11 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #10 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #9 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #8 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #7 High School
Master scientific inquiry with this interactive digital activity: sort 100 statements across 10 real-world scenarios for auto-grading and real-time feedback—perfect for high school classrooms saving prep time.Enhance high school students' critical thinking with this engaging digital drag and drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Crafted by experienced educators with decades of classroom refinement, this resource builds deep conceptual understanding through eviden
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.8.1
, RI.9-10.1
, RI.11-12.1
+12
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #2 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #1 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #6 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #5 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #4 Junior High School
Enhance scientific inquiry with interactive sorting of 100 statements in 10 real-world scenarios—auto-grading delivers instant feedback, saving prep time for effective, intent-driven learning in middle school units.Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-
6th - 9th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.7.1
, RI.8.1
+6
Observations vs Inferences Digital Drag & Drop Activity #3 Science + Literacy
Build critical science skills with this interactive Google Slides sorting activity on real-life scenarios. Auto-grading and instant feedback save prep time—ideal for inquiry-based units!Empower middle school students to sharpen their scientific thinking with this engaging digital drag-and-drop activity focused on distinguishing observations from inferences. Developed by seasoned science educators with extensive classroom experience, this resource draws on evidence-based pedagogical approaches
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
+6
Science Experiment Task Cards | Depth & Complexity | Inquiry & Critical Thinking
💭 How can you help students think like scientists and reflect deeply during experiments?Make science investigations more meaningful with these Depth & Complexity Science Experiment Task Cards!This set includes 50 higher-level thinking questions (5 per icon) that guide students before, during, and after experiments to build critical thinking, reasoning, and reflection skills. Each card is aligned to a Depth & Complexity icon to encourage students to notice patterns, analyze details, and expl
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Depth & Complexity Task Cards Bundle | Science Experiments + STEM Design
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