Debra Gallagher

This can be used as a quiz or activity to practice interpreting distance-time graphs. Students match description of motion to a distance-time graph. Corresponds with North Carolina Essential Standards 7.P.1.1, 7.P.1.3 and 7.P1.4.

This practice activity uses the Science & Engineering Practice of Developing & Using Models to reinforce the Law of Conservation of Mass. Students add the missing particles, coefficients or element to balance the reactants and products. The activity is designed to assist students with transitioning from concrete thinking to abstract thinking. Depending on the abilities of the students, the time to complete this is 15 to 30 minutes. Key included!

Review for environmental impacts of renewable and non-renewable sources in an engaging format. Answer key included! NC Science Standard Course of Study 8.P.2.1 & 8.P.2.2

12 vocabulary terms related to types of fossils. Students use answer choices to color the page. Answer key for term page and coloring page included.

A performance task where students show understanding of simple machines and transfer/transformation of energy. Aligns with NC Essential Standards 7.P.2.1, 7.P.2.2 and 7.P.2.4. I show videos of Rube Goldberg contraptions each day and before I get to this assignment students are asking to create their own. Students who are below grade level have shown mastery with this assignment without modifications (may need additional time). Students above grade level may include more simple machines/steps to

This is a RUBRIC to use with the Paramecium Homeostasis Gizmo (explorelearning.com). It aligns with Science Criteria C: Processing and Evaluating (Ci, Cii, Ciii, Civ, Cv). Includes additional questions to add to Student Exploration Sheet.