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8th grade physical science literature circles
Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities
This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align
Grades:
5th - 9th
Gravity and Friction Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension about the forces of gravity and friction. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reference Points Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension introducing reference points and changes in motion. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page long and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Velocity and Acceleration Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension changes in motion, speed, velocity, and acceleration. It provides conceptual explanations, as well as showing how to calculate. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and a half long and includes about a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension
Grades:
5th - 8th
Motion Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension introducing motion, reference points, changes in motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, and more. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about two pages long and includes about two pages of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used
Grades:
5th - 8th
Newton's Laws and Car Safety
This is a reading comprehension about how Newton's Laws of Motion relate to car safety. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page and a half and includes about a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Density and the Titanic: Guided Readings
Three short readings about the sinking of the Titanic. Use these as a way to teach the concepts of density or buoyancy and connect to a real-world situation. I have students annotate the texts and then use them for a science circle discussion. Readings adapted from:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/sinking-of-the-titanic/https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/question254.htmhttp://sciencebyizzy.blogspot.com/2012/10/density-and-titanic.html------------------------
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Also included in: Density Bundle- Lab Practice Reading Interactive Project - Middle School
Volcano Article and Close Reading Questions -- Will Mt. St. Helens Erupt Again?
In this volcano article and close reading questions, students will be able to read about how volcanoes work and think more in depth about whether another eruption from mt. st. helens is possible. After reading, students will answer comprehension and thought provoking questions which allow them to fully grasp and understand the content they just read in greater detail.
Perfect opportunity for supplemental videos and activities
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--Article on volcanoes and Mt. St. Helens
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Friction Reading Comprehension
This is a reading comprehension about the force of friction. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page and a half and includes about a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
Grades:
5th - 8th
What is Under the North Pole? 1page literacy w question - good for subfile
What is under the North Pole? We know there is land under the South Pole, in fact, much of it is visible during summertime. Of course, their summertime is our wintertime. But what about the North Pole? Is there some land under the North Pole? Sonar depth reading seems to suggest that there was no land underneath the North Pole, but no one could confirm it. On August 3, 1958. the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Nautilus would attempt to go underneath the North Pole and prove there is no land
Grades:
4th - 12th
Fishbowl/Socratic Seminar Discussion Notes Template
A template for students to take notes during class discussions when using concentric circles with the Socratic method or when conducting a fishbowl.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Halloween Word Scramble
Here is a chance to get your inner "ghoul" on with this Halloween Word Scramble. Enjoy this sort of holiday and crack open a Snickers Bar and have some fun. Some of the words are difficult and may haunt you still.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Chemical Bonds Guided Reading and Questions Literature Circle
Students read a short reading on ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds and then answer questions based on their reading. Literature skills and vocabulary.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
The Piedmont Region-Printable Reader and Activity Book
This is an easy to use, easy to print resolurce to assist you in teaching the new Georgia Standards of Excellence for third grade! Each booklet is designed to use two sheets of paper, copied front to back. Assembly is easy and only requires one straight line cut.
Each book contains text and activities that help students discover the landforms, plants, animals, and types of industry in the region. For more regions, please check the SCIENCE category on the left!
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURC
Grades:
6th - 8th
History of Fire Chemical Reaction Guided Reading
Students read about the history of fire examining it from a historical perspective and as a combustion reaction. Great interdisciplinary reading opportunity.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Energy in Physics Guided Reading and Questions
Students read the included selection on energy in physics and then answer critical thinking questions.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Eureka! Archimedes In the Bathtub (Buoyancy) - 1 page Literacy w Q
“Fraud!” King Hiero II screamed in 247 BC. The monarch of ancient Syracuse felt that he had been swindled. He had given some untrustworthy jewelers an amount of gold to craft a new crown for him. When the jewelers were finished, King Hiero II was under whelmed by the new crown suspecting that it was not the pure gold as he had contracted. But how could he prove it without destroying the crown? He turned over the problem to resident genius Archimedes (287-212 BC)....... Copyright c Kevin Cox 20
Grades:
4th - 12th
Wave Article (Reading Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Wave Article, Reading Level 2. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about waves.This worksheet can be used with any science curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Energy, Work, and Simple Machines
Informational text on energy, work, and simple machines. Created for interactive notebook.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Alfred Walace Dictogloss
Alfred Wallace Dictogloss is a type of supported dictation. The teacher reads a short, curriculum-related text several times and the learners try to produce their own version of the text. The following dictogloss centres around Alfred Wallace.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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