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In this activity students examine 7 lines of evidence in support for the theory of continental drift. Two modes of running this activity are included either assign teams to become expert groups and then teach the material to the entire class, or students can rotate through all the stations. Includes: - 7 Station pages (Lines of evidence: animal fossils, plant fossils, paleomagnetism, continental fit, climate in Antarctica, glaciers, rock sequences) - Student handout (2 pages) - Teacher and stud

Use this activity to drill your students on the skill of writing scientific explanations using the claims, evidence and reasoning framework. In this activity at each station students encounter a science data presentation in form of a graph, map, flowchart, data table or a diagram. It will be their job to examine the data like a scientist and determine what that data can tell us. Students will do this by writing a claim, supporting it with evidence and then giving reasoning. Station pages inclu

Students use their math skills to determine whether the solar panels generate cheaper or more expensive electricity for a generic location, and also for the city of Chicago. (You can change this to your locale). Answer key is included.

A worksheet that brings it all together for students. Concepts included: Earth's internal layers, Seismic Waves, P-waves, S-waves, Angle, Distance. 16 questions Answer Key!

Do your students have trouble constructing scientific explantations? Or arguing from evidence? Do you have trouble getting your students to write their science explanations using the claims, evidence, and reasoning framework? Did you painstakingly teach the technique only to have students not able to retain it? Print these CER bookmarks or cheat sheets for each students to keep in their science interactive notebook, or binder or even in their textbook. These include: definitions, tips, and exa

Students analyze two graphs to determine wavelengths, amplitudes, frequencies and the shape of the resulting wave after interference.

Model using mathematics the incoming and outgoing energy of our planet. Students complete a diagram using the accompanying modeling cards. Solve for missing information algebraically. Then use their finished model to answer comprehension and application questions. Answer key included.

7 Stations to teach plate tectonics to students. Teachers: You will need copies of student note page for each students. You will need to make copies of station pages and task cards as well as gather the materials for station 2 and also two laptops/computers/tablets with sound. Station 1: Ring of Fire Reading Station 2: Convection Current Observations This station will require students to set up and observe convection currents. You will need to set up the following materials: votive or tea-light

Use this product to get your students to produce high quality scientific explanations using all the science and engineering practices in NGSS. This product is applicable to any science subject and any lab or investigation. The double sided bookmark gives students suggested sentence starters for each of 7 science and engineering practices: 1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Anal

In this minds-on, hands-on activity students use the concept of density to figure out whether the solar system that we inhabit is arranged in an orderly fashion, and how gravity plays a role. In this lab students will measure the density of common household objects using the immersion method, they will then apply that understanding to determine the densities of all 8 planets. They graph and then ultimately form their scientific explanation using the claims, evidence and reasoning framework. An

A note page for students to summarize the key facts about how electric fields and forces work when produced by an electric charge. Include helpful diagrams and lines to scaffold student writing.

This is a funny pre-assessment that can be administered at the start of the school year to determine what skills students are able to demonstate. This assessment is 15 questions in length and asks students to determine relationships among variables, know independent and dependent variables, cause and effect, experimental set up, experimental constants and controls. Answer key included.

Challenge your students to develop a model of the Nitrogen Cycle using sets of cards displaying Nitrogen pools/actors and processes. A highly engaging activity for students to make sense of vocabulary used in teaching the cycling of Nitrogen in the environment Once students create the model, they will use their model to answer questions about the impacts of various scenarios on their model. I am also including modified modeling cards and post modeling questions for use in your classes. Standa

Great assignment for the start of the school year to teach students how to locate information in their textbooks. Free and fully customizable for your particular course and focus.

Binder organization template pages for a high school science classroom. Use these pages to train your students on those priceless skills of being an organized human being. Use this package to address issues in your classroom! Curb missing assignments and lost work Provide structure and dependability for your students Teach predictable, easy to follow routines. Improve efficiency of your class time Prepare students for life outside of high school Support students with IEPs and 504 plans Provid

An article on different viewpoints on global warming or climate change, that challenges student's reading comprehension. Includes free response and multiple choice questions. Includes answer key for multiple choice portion.

In this assignment students read a short passage and then develop a plan to test this experiment. They identify independent and dependent variables, experimental constants, controls, develop a procedure, list materials and sketch a diagram to explain their experimental plan. This is a great way for students to practice that NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Planning and Carrying Out Investigations.

Graph analysis task, where students are challenged to analyze a triple line graph and construct meaning on two questions: - How does cloudiness influence the amount of solar radiation at ground level? - How does cloudiness influence the air temperatures on the ground? Alternative research questions are included. Rubric is provided on page 3.

This activity is great for introducing sources of energy and getting students to think about the importance of studying them. Students work in groups of two to sort through 21 cards to determine which ones represent advantages, disadvantages or simply facts. Great way to engage students in thinking about energy sources.

A short assignment where students use the concepts of proportionality to sketch scale models of different solar system objects.