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Student create a blue print of an apartment building that spans all layers of Earth's atmosphere. Consideration must be taken so that the building levels can survive the varying conditions in each layer. Students must then present their proposed apartment to the future occupants (classmates) for review and questioning. Includes rubric and student checklist.

Students learn about the life cycle of stars by creating a baby book for a new born star that traces its life cycle from birth until death. The "family tree" of stars is also explored so students are exposed to different type of stars. The preview file shows a fill in the blank version of the family tree page of the book that could be used instead of having students create their own page.

Students research the different types of telescopes and create a booklet or PowerPoint advertising each type. A modified version of the project is also available for purchase for students with special needs. Grading rubric is included.

Students create a poster advertisement and paragraph or skit supporting and explaining the theories of one ancient astronomer. A rubric is included. The participation section of the rubric is to be used with the "Group Project Contribution Feedback Rubric" (also available for purchase) which allows students to provide feedback on the exact work each group member did.

Use to score the completion of the Design Brief Template. Includes self, peer, and teacher scoring columns and descriptions for each level of performance. For added clarity, the rubric is color coded to match each section of the template.

Student teams research and present information on Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Ferns, or Moss plant groups and the function of stems, roots, leaves, and seeds. Includes rubric and student timeline for work.

Students research and write about the history and major parts of satellites before designing and building their own model. Scoring for grading included.

Students research an area of the EM spectrum and present finding to classmates. Rubric included.

Students create a news program by taking on the role of air masses and their characteristics.

Student design their own roller coaster and keep track of the their design process using daily journal entries. A grading rubric and design constraints are included.

Step by step directions with screen shots for how to create a graph in Google Sheets.

Use this template for any STEAM / STEM / Engineering design challenge to help students organize their research, brainstorming, design testing and redesigns. Rubric for the design brief is also available for purchase.

Students use websites to research colleges and/or careers. Research information is organized in a spreadsheet created by the students. Uses Google Sheets but can adapted for Excel or other spreadsheet programs.

Lab collects particles in the air to be viewed under a microscope. Based on data students make inferences about the air quality around them and how weather can affect air quality.

Students research organelles and cell parts and create commercials to try to "cell" the class on why their cell part is the most important. Includes rubric.

Lab sheet for students to create a lab report; can be used as scaffolding or guided practice for students to create independent lab reports

Students look at examples of heterogenous and homogenous mixtures to develop their own working definitions.

Not all viruses are harmful and scary! Students create their own virus and choose the type of cell the virus infects and whether the virus has RNA or DNA as the genetic material. Students also create symptoms for their virus and show the steps of active or hidden virus infection.

The lab guides students to create their own investigation to explore fermentation in yeast.

Students create an analogy and 3D model to represent cell organelles. Rubric included.