Targeted Learning

In this activity, students will compare the cell processes photosynthesis and respiration. They will cut and paste the correct description onto their Venn diagram. 6.L.1.2 One of the most general distinctions among organisms is between plants, which use sunlight to make their own food (photosynthesis) and animals, which consume energy-rich foods. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary processes. Plants carry on photosynthesis and cellular respiration where food is broken dow

Earth is like an apple... This activity is designed to help students comprehend and compare the layers of the earth. This activity is typically used as an introduction to the unit on the lithosphere. I usually perform a live demonstration of cutting the apple in half so the class can visualize the layers inside and compare this to the unseen layers of the earth. The students then work with the table partners to complete the written analogy. 6.E.2 Understand the structure of the earth and

Phycis Changes || States of Matter CUT & Sort This activity is designed to help students understand molecular behavior during the different states of matter. Students should Cut out along the dashed lines and then sort the illustrations into solid, liquid and gas. Then the student will identify each phase at the molecular level using the molecular illustrations. 6.P.2 Understand the structure, classifications and physical properties of matter. 6.P.2.1 Recognize that all matter is made u

Study Guide Stations activity prepares students for the Unit Test on the following standards: 6.P.2.1 Recognize that all matter is made up of atoms and atoms of the same element are all alike, but are different from the atoms of other elements. 6.P.2.2 Explain the effect of heat on the motion of atoms through a description of what happens to particles during a change in phase. 6.P.2.3 Compare the physical properties of pure substances that are independent of the amount of matter present includin

How to make a graph! This activity is designed to help students understand howto read and create a graph with step by step instructions. It uses the website CREATE A GRAPH to scaffold the assignment for core or remedial instruction on graph creation and interpretation. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.1 - Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. NGSS Standards addressed: Construct, analyze, and/or interpret graphical displays of data and/or large data sets t

7.E.1 — Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans. 7.E.1.1 — Compare the composition, properties and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Interactive Notebook ActivityIn this activity students will create a model of the earth’s layers of the

7.E.1 — Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans. 7.E.1.1 — Compare the composition, properties and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Properties of the Atmosphere  Interactive Notebook ActivityIn this activity students will create a mode

Use this product to formatively assess your students on scientific method. It is versatility extends to centers, progress monitoring, and independent practice.

Matter - Properties and Change - Domino Review Game Science Review Game - Dominos This game is designed to help your students review for an end of the year assessment. This dominos game includes topics from essential standard 6.P.2 || Matter - Properties and Change You will receive: 24 different dominos that include 30 vocabulary and content terms Please view the preview for pictures.

This lesson is set up to review the following standard: 6.NS Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions. This is part of a series of lessons reflecting areas where students and teachers should spend a large majority of their time in order to meet the expectations of the Standards. It may also be helpful as a review. The power point is helpful because it visually displaces the meta cognition behind the word problem and purposefully

Students will create a flower using a variety of materials. The materials should represent different parts of the flower. They will need to be creative and use different materials to represent the different parts of the flower. Students must create and label the following parts of a flowering plant. I use this a test grade so I've included a rubric. Roots, stem, leaves, sepals, petals, pistil, ovary, stigma, style, ovules, stamen, filament, anther and pollen.

This activity is designed to help students understand how physical properties help scientists determine the identity of an unknown substance. It is a hands-on laboratory experiment that uses typical household products to determine the identity of two mystery powders. 6.P.2.3 NC Essential Science Standards - I can identify the a physical property of a substance using solubility, density, melting point, boiling point, and freezing point.

Earth in the Universe ||  Interactive Notebook ActivityIn this activity students will create a model of the earth’s layers of the atmosphere.  Students will then have a visual model in their interactive notebook to use as reference.  Students will follow the directions to discover the difference between rotation and revolution. A class discussion (included as bonus) is used to reinforce student learning how the position of the Earth around the sun causes the seasonal changes to places above the

Layers of the Earth || Notebook Dividers with Assessment This notebook organizer is designed to help students organize their notes and activities surrounding the layers of the earth. This activity is used organize the unit on the lithosphere. It should be printed on colored paper and glued on either side of one page in their notebook. The outer edge becomes a notebook “tab” to mark the starting point in their notebook of this unit. Want to create your own notebook dividers? I’ve included an edit

Using the Compare & Contrast strategy in this lesson plan allows students to see similarities and differences in rate problems which has been proven to be the single MOST effective way to raise achievement Robert Marzano, Debra Pickering, and Jane Pollock (2001). This strategy evokes human’s nature ability to make comparisons. By implementing this strategy you lead students through the process by investigating each type of math problem separately identifying the similarities and differences in

Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Class DemonstrationIn this activity students will observe a model of the earth’s atmosphere.  Students will then discuss their observations and collaborate on a class definition of the composition of air. Prior to class fill a glass jar with the following materials:78 red beans, 21 white beans, 1 black bean then show students the jar.   Students should make observations using the student answer sheet and then answer the questions that follow.

7.E.1 — Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans. 7.E.1.1 — Compare the composition, properties and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Interactive Notebook ActivityIn this activity students will create a model of the earth’s layers of the

Matter: Properties and Change || Melting or Dissolving Card Sort is a card sort game or formative probe to elicit student cognition and misconceptions surrounding the physical changes of matter, specifically between melting and dissolving. I use these cards in small group or for a quick opener to discuss and clarify the difference between these two physical changes. There are many ways that this game could be administered to students, here are a few ways I use the cards: 1)  Small group card

In this activity, students will read a text and look at the included text feature to fill in the missing words. Directed Activities Related to Text (DARTs) are a set of during-reading strategies designed to support reflective reading. Reflective reading (as opposed to merely receptive reading) happens when a reader breaks and re-reads challenging phrases and passages, really working at understanding. Reading with a specific purpose in mind and sharing ideas in small groups can help support refl