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8th grade earth sciences independent work packets
Fossils Virtual Field Trip Rock Cycle Earth Science Digital Version
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, with fossils, how they are formed, and earth science- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about fossils and how they are formed and learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of fossil museumVideo to learn all about fossilsExplore different types of fossils up close with website linksRead about the fossilsWatch a video ab
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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4th - 12th
Water Systems Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Water Systems unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Earth and Space Systems).Students will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of Earth’s water systems and of factors that affect these systems. Topics covered include water usage, groundwater, factors affecting water tables, climate, watersheds, water treatment, water technology, and access to safe drinking water. Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets
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8th
Also included in: Water Systems Full Unit (Grade 8 Ontario Science)
Astronomy Moon Phases Oreo Lab NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Digital Resource Eclipse
Students love this lab!!! It's inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! It covers NGSS DCI-ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System. The orbits of Earth around the sun and of the moon around Earth, cause observable patterns.What students do:I have the students bring in the Oreos and spoons/knives to class. Or you can spend about $25 on Oreos, which for my class size is 8 cookies per group, with 8 groups per class. Students model what they think the pattern of moon phases are for one
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Grades:
6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Geologic Time Scale Card Sort NGSS MS-LS4-1 Digital or Print Graphic Organizer
Students love this! It's engaging, inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! This covers NGSS Earth ESS1-4 Geologic Time Scale/History. Engagement will go through the roof!What students do:Students first sort the pictures and discuss their rationale as groups (most will be in the wrong order), then students present to the class why they put them in that order. During this time the dates and year should remain in their separate envelopes. Then they can sort the actual dates of the
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5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
Crystals Minerals and Gemstones Geology Virtual Field Trip digital
Don't just teach about rocks, the rock cycle, and minerals and gemstones- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about gemstones, learn what makes a gemstone and a mineral, and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Museum Tour (Gem & Mineral Museum at the Smithsonian)Learning VideoInteractive Gemstone websiteWebsite readings to learn about gems and mineralsInteractive vir
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Surface Water (Rivers, Watersheds, and Erosion) Independent Worksheet Packet
This is a Surface Water independent work packet. The reading goes over river systems, watersheds, deltas, river load, river gradient, river discharge, meanders, cut banks, and point bars. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-11th) Earth science classes.This product includes six pages and a key:-Reading- Two Pages of Surface Water and R
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8th - 11th
Nonfiction Text Structure Passages - Weather - PDF & Digital
Teaching nonfiction text structure is easy with these interesting text structure reading passages and activities for kids excited about science and weather! Five articles about weather science will keep students engaged while they practice reading and analyzing the five main nonfiction text structures, using a variety of text structure graphic organizers. (A bonus adapted vocabulary page makes it easy to teach this lesson as organizational pattern!)This resource includes the following digital ve
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Reading Unit - Weather Reading Passages
8th Grade Science Review NGSS TEST PREP - 6-8 Science Spiral Review Homework
The 8th-grade spiral review supports the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is a valuable instructional strategy for preparing students for the 8th-grade state academic achievement science test. Revisiting key concepts in Earth, Life, and Physical Science over 16 weeks (~240 review questions), students can reinforce their understanding, address learning gaps, and build confidence in their science knowledge and skills. See the preview for examples.Spiral Review supporting the updated TE
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6th - 8th
Aquifers and Groundwater Independent Work Packet
This is a Groundwater independent work packet. The reading goes over infiltration percolation, aquifers, groundwater, the zone of aeration, the zone of saturation, permeability, and porosity. It also goes over the cone of depression and contamination of groundwater resources. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science cla
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7th - 10th
Air Pressure Systems- High and Low Air Pressure and Weather Reading Worksheets
This is a "Air Pressure Systems- High and Low Air Pressure and Weather Reading Worksheets". Students read about what causes air pressure, how different barometers work, and how high and low pressure influence the weather and the clockwise or counterclockwise winds around each system. They use the reading to answer 2 pages of reading questions and complete an air pressure systems map. This assignment is for middle school or high school (8th-12th) Earth science classes.This product contains 4 page
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8th - 11th
Emergency Earth Science Sub Plans: 5 Engaging Readings and Worksheets
This bundle of READY-TO-GO and NO PREP Earth science articles contains 5 lessons that are perfect as emergency science sub plans. Each includes an informative and ENGAGING article with a corresponding worksheet that asks text-dependent questions.Each resource is a stand-alone lesson - no prior knowledge is required! And each includes both print and fully digital formats.Included Articles (All include a student worksheet): ✅ Top 10 Types of Storms with Famous Examples (NGSS MS-ESS2-5) ✅ Top 10 En
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-5
Law of Superposition & Index Fossils
This is a Law of Superposition and Index Fossil independent work packet. The reading goes over the Law of Superposition, relative and absolute dating, and index fossils. There are two pages of superposition practice problems for students to complete after they complete the reading. Students then answer reading questions, vocab questions, complete an optional coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-11th) Earth science classes.This produc
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7th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
MEGA 160+ no-prep activities for Agriculture: Farming, Food & Garden, Soils, Weeds. Introduce, discuss, research, review, and assess Agricultural keyword terms & definitions. Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Explore Earth Science and Geology and the Rock Cycle in Virtual Field Trips! Take trips around the world to see real examples of rock formations, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, volcanoes, minerals, gemstones, rock types, fossils, and more in this amazing discounted resource bundle! Completely ready to go with no prep, no planning, and no stress needed! Just explore, have fun, and learn about rocks in Earth Science and Geology!This bundle is the digital ready version for use in Google Apps and
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4th - 12th
Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Big Bang Theory Evidence NGSS MS-ESS1-2 MS-ESS1-2 Includes Spanish
This resource is engaging, low maintenance, no prep, NGSS aligned, hard copies or virtual! By the end of this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of The Big Bang Theory. AND! It includes a Spanish version for your ESL/ELL/Newcomer students!This activity can be completely student centered with zero direct instruction from you which takes students 50-90 minutes depending on ability level. Or, you can do the expanding universe balloon model yourself as a demo and embed lots
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS4-1
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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Earthquakes Seismic Waves (P-wave, S-wave, surface wave) Independent Work Packet
This is an Earthquakes- Seismic Waves independent work packet. The reading goes over the three major seismic waves- primary waves, secondary waves, and surface waves. Students learn about triangulation, seismometers, and review faults and tectonic plates. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a coloring sheet, and an extension activity sort. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-11th) Earth science classes.This product includes fi
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7th - 11th
Earth's Water and Hydrosphere - Study Guide Review with Answer Key
Greetings! Thank you so much for your interest in my Study Guide Review packet! In this downloadable Zip folder you will find 2 files:1. Earth's Hydrosphere Study Guide Review PDF covering 8.E.1.1 – Structure of the hydrosphere and water distribution 8.E.1.2 – Earth's oceans and features 8.E.1.3 – Water quality and characteristics of healthy water 8.E.1.4 – Water conservation and stewardship2. Comprehensive answer key for each section of the Study Guide Review Each file contains a full color
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Review Guides - Complete Bundle (8th Grade Science)
NC EOG Prep | 8th Science | Earth Science Standards (8.E.1 ALL + 8.E.2 ALL)
Greetings!Thank you so much for your interest in my NC EOG Prep - Standards Based Review pages! This product focuses on the Earth Science branch in the 8th Grade Integrated Science course.In this file you will find:NC Essential Standards + EOG Overview page for earth science standardsEarth Science EOG Prep Sheets for8.E.1.1 – Our Hydrosphere 8.E.1.2 – Earth’s Oceans8.E.1.3 – Water Quality8.E.1.4 – Water Stewardship8.E.2.1 – Earth’s Age + History8.E.2.2 – Earth’s Changing FormsAnswer key for each
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8th
Also included in: NC EOG Prep | 8th Grade Science | COMPLETE BUNDLE
Rock Cycle Types of Rocks Virtual Field Trip - Digital Version - Geology
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, and the three types of rocks, metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about rocks, the rock cycle, types of rocks and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of Bryce Canyon to explore rock formations and rock typesVideo to learn all about types of rocksExplore different ty
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Rocks, Minerals & The Rock Cycle Activities Middle School Science Sub Plans
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Rocks, Minerals, and the Rock Cycle independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of the Rock Cycle in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Soil Layers: Soil Horizons Independent Work Packet
This is a Soil Profile- layers/ horizons independent work packet. The reading goes over how soils form, the O, A, B, C, and R soil layers/horizons, and how soils can be eroded. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science classes.This product includes five pages and a key:-Reading- soil formation, layers, and erosion-Vocabu
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7th - 10th
Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Google
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has print &
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5th - 12th
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