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8th grade earth sciences resources for Gifted and Talented
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
Grades:
2nd - 9th
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Winter Holiday & Christmas Fun- Nine Logic Puzzles for Middle School
Winter Holiday Fun for Middle Schoolers!No prep except to print and copy, or assign on Easel!This packet of nine activities includes one reindeer games logic puzzle, one Christmas logic puzzle, one New Year’s logic puzzle, one temperature logic puzzle, one cryptogram with winter holiday words, one grid matching activity, one elf grid drawing sheet, one 9-piece square puzzle, and one leap words puzzle. They are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary! An answer key and a few tips
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to
Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Winter STEM Activities and Challenges with Paper ❄️ Snowflakes ❄️
**BEST SELLER!** Winter STEM / Snowflake STEM activities! Create a variety of snowflakes with these 3 STEM engaging challenges. For these challenges, the only material that is necessary is plain paper. This is a great companion activity if you are reading about Snowflake Bentley (Wilson Bentley).✅ What You'll Get ✅Teacher Instructions and sample imagesWarm up activities: How snowflakes form in nature (1 page informational text)Cutting practice page (if your students need it, recommended!)Which f
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR EARTH SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Earth Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters!Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Plate Tectonics Activity: Pangea Puzzle: Continental Drift
Pangea Map Puzzle Activity: Students use evidence to re-form the supercontinent Pangea! Using both fossil and geologic evidence, students will understand how Alfred Wegener supported the theory of Continental Drift. This activity does take time, but it's a great way to get your kiddos DOING! Fantastic follow up/ application question included.This resource now contains both PRINT and DIGITAL COPIES of this activity. A link has been added for the digital version. If you already purchased this, you
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Earth's Spheres (Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere) Doodle Notes +
Earth’s Spheres Doodle Notes for Science- Now with quiz, exit ticket and Powerpoint!How do Earth’s Spheres Interact? Teach your students about the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere using this visual doodle note sheet. Doodle notes provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning and are useful in helping students visualize earth science concepts. Looking for Digital Tools to use along with this? Then purchase this version instead. It includes GOOGLE SLIDES to supp
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Weather Webquest - Air Pressure, Air Masses, Weather Fronts, and Weather Maps
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this no-prep and ready to go 4-page weather webquest, students will explore, learn, and apply knowledge about air masses, weather fronts, air pressure systems, and weather maps. Highly interactive and students love it!Students do not need any prior knowledge before completing this activity and can do it all on their own! No Prep! This weather webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent student work, sub-plan, guided practice, or student-led teaching tool! All non-flash modern
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Earth Science Webquest Bundle
Greek and Latin Roots Activity Pennant ✏️ 4th Grade 5th Grade Creative
Enhance your students' vocabulary with a creative and engaging Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity! In this hands-on morphology activity, students become active participants in their learning process. Students add words, definitions, or visuals to create their own unique representation of these 60 roots. Please read These pennant pieces have the root, meaning, and one graphic to start. Students will add their own touches to make them unique and then color in as desired.✅ What You'll Get ✅60+
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Grades:
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Digital Vision Board Template | GRADES 6-8 | Back to School | Google Slides
⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL ACTIVITY: Engage students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades as they create vision boards that reflect their dreams, goals, and priorities and learn about a technique that can help them be successful in life.**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 6-8** This resource is not recommended for grades below 6th.Students will:learn about vision boards and their benefitsview examples of vision boardsthink about their dreams, goals, and priorities and record them on a chartlearn tips for creating, finding, a
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: BUNDLE 25 Interactive Google Apps LANGUAGE ARTS Lessons and Activities
Geography Adventure: Amazing Race Project for Middle School (End-of-Year)
**Embark on an Exciting Journey Around the World with "The Amazing Race Geography Project"!** Are you ready for the ultimate adventure? Step into the shoes of a globe-trotting explorer and dive into the rich tapestry of our planet's geography, culture, and diversity! In this engaging end-of-the-year project, students will embark on a thrilling journey to explore fascinating locations from every corner of the globe. **Research, Discover, Create!** Students will choose captivating locations on
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Middle School World Cultures & Geography Course
Bill Nye the Science Guy : WATER CYCLE (environment / video worksheet / sub)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video WATER CYCLE (Season 3, Episode 7).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about WATER CYCLE. Areas covered: types of precipitation, what causes the water cycle, how condensation forms, science facts, and simple hands-
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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200 Engaging Writing Prompts Slides - for discussion, journals, and more!
This product contains 200 writing prompts that can be used in four unique ways! Each prompt features a different kid-friendly, open-ended question or prompt.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:200 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColor200 Journal Pages (1 prompt per page)Black-lineColorList of 200 Prompts20 Tic-Tac-Toe BoardsGeneric Response SheetDIGITAL:Google Slides - Slideshow to project to the classGoogle Slides - Student ActivityYoutube - Prompt Randomizer VideoDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Full Year of Weekly Rebus Brainteaser Puzzles! Bell-Ringer Warm Ups! (Gr. 6-12)
This is a full year of weekly brainteaser puzzles for your English Language Arts classes! Use them once a week for an entire year! 36 pages of puzzles, 216 puzzles altogether!I've included answer keys for all puzzles!Rebus Puzzles are word puzzles such as:EYE EC EXCEPT(Answer - "I" before "E" except after "C")Your students will have fun trying to solve the puzzles!Download the preview for the first 3 weeks free!Please note - By purchasing this resource, you have a license to use the materi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Ecosystem Ecology Webquest
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this ecosystem ecology webquest, students will complete four online tasks to learn about ecological levels and factors, food chains and webs, energy pyramids, ecological relationships, biodiversity, and more!Students will learn about and apply knowledge of ecosystem ecology it through engaging short videos, tutorials, interactives, and even a build-your-own ecosystem game. Editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides all included! This webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent s
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Also included in: Biology Webquests Discount Growing Bundle
Rock Cycle Color by Number - Science Review Worksheet
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to the rock cycle. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun dream catcher coloring page. I have made sure to include questions that address misconceptions regarding the rock cycle. For example, many students believe that layered rocks are always sedimentary. Or, they believe that there is an end to the rock cycle. This question sheet will help clarify these misconceptions.Included:➤ Stude
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Natural Resources Doodle Notes - Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Students of all ages love doodle notes! This resource is a two-page visual notes sheet that focuses on Earth's natural resources. The notes will help students differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. My doodle notes include high-definition graphics that look great inside interactive notebooks, binders, or on a poster. This resource is aligned with the NGSS standard: ESS3-1 Earth and Human ActivityIncluded:✔ 2 Page Doodle Notes Sheet (Fill-in-the-Blank Version)✔ 2 Page D
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Natural Resources Activity Bundle - Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Coding with ROBOTS ⭐ Mazes Tracks STEM Robotics Hour of Code Dash Sphero Finch
#SizzlingSTEM2 "This is my absolute favorite robot resource. Students loved to make their own maze and try to get their Sphero through it. It was wonderful for kids to work on teamwork and problem-solving skills.""In one word, "WOW!" My students are obsessed with this product!"Tired of taping mazes all over your floors? Not sure what to do with your class set of robots? Save the tape for STEM challenges and use these coding maze cards instead. Use your robots like Dash, Cue, Sphero, BeeBot, Finc
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Grades:
K - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Teacher ❤️ Favorites ❤️ Bundle Best Sellers in One Place
Ring of Fire Mapping Activity and Questions - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this fun and engaging ring of fire mapping activity, students plot the coordinates of past earthquakes and volcanoes along the ring of fire using an easy to read Pacific-centered world map. Students will then draw other geologic features on their maps such as trenches, mountain ranges, hot spots, and mid-ocean ridge. After the map is complete, students will answer 25 analysis questions. Editable MS Word version, PDF version, and Google Slides version are all included!I complete this w
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS1-5
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Growing Discount Bundle
STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities
SAVE 30% and get 8 NO PREP activities to add ENGAGEMENT and NGSS RIGOR to your Plate Tectonics Unit! Students will learn more about plate movement, seafloor spreading, the Ring of Fire, and other plate tectonics topics. This bundle includes the following resources:Graphing Evidence of Sea Floor Spreading ActivityPlot the Ring of Fire Mapping ActivityHawaiian Hot Spot ActivityConvection Diagram ColoringMapping the Mid-Atlantic RidgeCreate a Plate Movement Flip BookPlate Boundaries Game (FREE BO
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Continents and Oceans Maps and Posters | Geography and Maps Word Wall
Continents and Oceans and Map Skills can be fun to teach, especially when you have this great set of word wall cards. Each card includes the word, definition, and a clear, colorful illustration. Make a great bulletin board in just minutes!Click HERE to save 20% with the Continents, Oceans, and Map Skills BUNDLE!Please click on the PREVIEW above to get a clear picture of everything included.PERFECT for visually reinforcing landform vocabulary!This helpful continents, oceans, and maps word wall se
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Also included in: Maps, Continents and Oceans, Landforms, and Map Skills Bundle
Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
SAVE MORE THAN 30% on this bundle PACKED with high-quality, rigorous climate change activities that are NO PREP and EASY TO IMPLEMENT. This activity bundle has a little bit of everything! Resources Included:Two Truths and a Lie Critical Thinking ActivityClimate Read and Respond CER ActivityAnalyze Climate Graphs WorksheetGraphing Climate Data ActivityMapping Carbon Emissions ActivityIndividual Descriptions:Climate Read and Respond CER Activity: Stimulate CRITICAL THINKING with this read and res
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
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