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Science Works! Cell Differentiation Common Core Close Reading Activity: "Cellular Differentiation Makes A Difference" This interesting article on how cells differentiate is the perfect lesson for encouraging common core closer reading techniques. The informative reading with text based questions asks students to seek evidence and write meta-cognitive markers that are color coded for use in citations. There is also a meaningful concept map that works perfect with textbook reading or lecture. I

Science Works! Article for CON or Against Arguments Common Core Close Reading: Why Are GMO's Not Safe This informative, CON GMO article is an awesome reading activity just loaded with the new anchor standards for science reading. The space provided for meta-cognitive markers encourage your students to strive for depth of knowledge with dialog and comments. Included is a "T" graph organizer for citation note-taking and fueling those PRO GMO arguments or debates. The added text-based standards

Science Works! Article for PRO Arguments Common Core Close Reading: Genetically Modified Organisms This informative, PRO GMO article is an awesome reading activity just loaded with the new anchor standards for science reading. The space provided for meta-cognitive markers encourage your students to strive for depth of knowledge with dialog and comments. Included is a "T" graph organizer for citation note-taking and fueling those PRO GMO arguments or debates. The text-based standards questio

Due to the overwhelming popularity of these articles I decided to include all three of the articles and activities you need to create a GMO argument unit. This is my forth year doing this unit in class with my 7th graders and each year it turns out even better. At the end of the unit I have students do an argumentative essay and Socratic Seminar The outcome pleasantly surprises me and really excites students to write with an informed position. There has been so much press on this topic lately

Science Works! What Is A GMO? Common Core Close Reading: Genetically Modified Organisms This interesting, unbiased article on GMO's is an awesome activity just loaded with the new anchor standards for science reading. The space provided for meta-cognitive markers encourage your students to strive for depth of knowledge with dialog and comments. The text-based standards questions at the end ask students to find evidence and support their claims. Students will practice informational text an

Science Works! Life Science Common Core Close Reading Activity: Cells and Cancer This interesting article is the perfect introduction for encouraging common core closer reading techniques. Informative reading with text based questions asks students to seek evidence and write metacognitive markers for use in citations. Your students will be using text complexity to recognize purpose, text structure, language features and more. This is a real world topic students want to know more about.

Science Works! Life Science Common Core Close Reading Activity: Chemical Cuisine: Learn About Food Additives I use this article at the beginning of the year when we are learning about scientific method and doing the Skittles Lab. Student learn the steps of scientific method then read about the everyday ingredients in the candy they eat. Students learn to look closer at food labels and are encouraged to think about what they consume. This relevant and intriguing Science Works article is t

Close Reading Article #2 “Which Farmer Does It Better?” Argumentative Debate Topic: Organic vs Conventional Food Common Core Unit Argumentative Debate Topic: Organic vs Conventional Food Common Core Unit At one time you could only find organic food in health food stores, now it is a regular choice in most supermarkets. This has created a dilemma in the produce isle. Every student knows there are organic food choices. They may have their own opinions, but what about the facts. I have found s

This fun and informative article focuses on Natural Processes and How Human Activities Shape Earth's Resources and Ecosystems.This priority standard article for MS-LS2-1-5 is an awesome reading activity just loaded with the new anchor standards for science reading. I use this along with my old biology standard cricket dissection which the students just love. There are many you tube videos on the subject of eating insects that are great to watch with this. I also have edible crickets in a bag t

Argumentative Debate Topic: Organic vs Conventional Food Common Core Unit Close Reading Article, “What's All The Fuss About?” At one time you could only find organic food in health food stores, now it is a regular choice in most supermarkets. This has created a dilemma in the produce isle. Every student knows there are organic food choices. They may have their own opinions, but what about the facts. I have found students really like talking and writing about food, so this relevant topic m

NGSS Dynamic Deeper Diagrams for all Learners Photosynthesis Lesson with Leaf Rubbing Activity Included: Introduction and Background Notes and Tips Lesson Plan: Photosynthesis Pictorial In-put Chart Activity Instructional strategy directions Exit Ticket close activity Step by step color coded Pictorial Three Student examples provided Introduction and Background: The Leaf Rubbing activity and In-put Chart are really amusing to teach. Students love the leaf rubbing activity when you begin y

Introduction to Microscopes: Cut and Paste Paper Microscope Model For my students the "Science Works" Microscope Model opens up a whole new world. It can be pure entertainment in and of itself to build the microscope. Knowing how to use the microscope properly and being able to get excellent resolution is crucial for students to see this microscopic new world. In this "Science Works" lesson, students will have fun creating a color coded microscope model made from paper while learning the st

Science Works! Life Science Common Core Close Reading Activity: New Horizons for Stem Cell Research This interesting article is the perfect introduction for encouraging common core closer reading techniques and depth of knowledge. Informative reading with text based questions asks students to seek evidence and write metacognitive markers for use in citations. Your students will be using text complexity to recognize purpose, text structure, language features and more. This is a real world to

Pictorial Cellular Respiration In-put Chart Activities Included: Introduction and Background Notes and Tips Lesson Plan: Respiration Pictorial In-put Chart Activity Instructional strategy directions Step by step color coded Pictorial Close Tickets (back and front) Three Student Examples Introduction and Background: In-put Charts are really amusing to teach, and students look forward to these lectures. The included lecture notes are easy to follow, and step by step. You can use color coded

These whisk brooms are perfect for every little mess on every little surface. They are practical, beautiful, and designed to last for years. Hand made from pine needles with love and care. An heirloom craft you and your students will treasure for years. Child friendly and FUN to use. 10-12" long.

Science Works! In this fun puzzle activity students learn to visually recognize the phases of the cell cycle. Naturally students love puzzles, so building a sequence of events picture cards is easy and fun. This can be used alone, or as a preparation for a real microscope lab. Students gain understanding by starting to recognize the chromosomes and what they are doing by constructing these puzzles, then researching and summarizing the important characteristics and events of each phase. This a

The Organic Challenge Scientific Method Lab Organic vs Conventional Food Common Core Unit At one time you could only find organic food in health food stores, now it is a regular choice in most supermarkets. This has created a dilemma in the produce isle. Every student knows there are organic food choices, but have they ever really tested the differences? They may have their own opinions, but what about the facts? I have found students really like talking, tasting and writing about food, so thi

Do you have a school garden and would like to start a 7th or 8th grade garden class? Are you thinking about starting a garden class at your school but not sure if you have the interest? I used this survey to assess whether a class would be a popular option for an elective.

Science Works: Earth Solutions Close Reading :Web Quest Day One California's Next Generation Science Standards makes it clear that our young people need to start developing possible Solutions for Earth's problems. Students know human impact is taking its toll, they want to help. This lesson explores the beginning of having your students think about global problems and How we CAN search for possible SOLUTIONS.

Science Works! Do You Need a Powerful introduction to Mitosis? Science Works! This is a quick and easy lab activity that gets Life Science/ Biology students actually involved with cells dividing. When students go to a real microscope specimen of onion cells dividing, they WILL recognize the different stages. After this, students will be prepared to do authentic research. Try this activity and see what happens. It Works!