7th Grade Science Printables

FREE Science Current Events Activity EZ Prep STEM Science News Research MYP

By Super Star Science

Are you searching for a FREE and engaging way to get your students reading about science current events? Look no further! Science literacy is easy with this basic, any time, low prep STEM current events student choice activity. Improve student engagement, critical analysis and reading skills through interest based science topics.

What's Included in this current event activity?

Clear and easy to follow digital or print student worksheet.

★ Fillable 5Ws table & online news access link to News ELA and ideas for other news sources.

★ Optional “What’s Next” creative extension activity.

★ Clear Instructor directions with links to News ELA.

How To Use This Resource

★ This simple activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 30 minutes to 1 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a weekly peek into the importance of science in the world, as a way to address current events in any science unit or as an early finisher/ time filling activity. It can also be used as part of a sub plan.

★ GO DEEPER with FUN Group Presentations, Video Blogging/Newscasts or Audio Podcasts!

Topics Addressed:

★ Science Literacy

★ Science Current Events

★ Guided Reading Practice

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable worksheet, students practice reading and analyzing current events. This process helps students gain an appreciation and passion for science. This product is set up to be used with the free student news website- Newsela, but can be used with other sites as well. Newsela is a quality online resource with thousands of science articles. On Newsela, you can easily differentiate based on lexile reading levels. Use the text to voice capability for your struggling readers. 

This activity comes with a fillable 5Ws table (What, Who, What, When & Why). It can be used for distance learning or in person. It can be easily assigned digitally or on paper. 

This assignment is aligned with Common Core ELA standards as well as the Next Generation, MYP and other International Science Standards.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

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FREEBIE Amphibians Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the fascinating world of amphibians with this comprehensive introduction!  This FREEBIE provides an engaging reading passage that covers key topics like the characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproduction of amphibians.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this resource offers a glimpse into the full unit study.  It’s an ideal tool for teachers looking to enhance their science lessons with high-quality, content-rich materials.

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Classroom Poster - Trust Me I'm A Science Teacher - Z is for Zebra

By Z is for Zebra

Decorate your classroom with this fun and cute poster, a great addition to any room you want to inspire your students and make them feel welcome. For sale is a digital copy of this classroom poster! You will receive a 300 DPI 24x30 inch image, that can printed out. You can also print it at smaller sizes to fit your needs such as 16x20, 8x10 or 4x5. Smaller sized posters make great gifts for students or to print out for your teacher binders! Poster reads: Trust Me.... I'm a Science Teacher! This file licenses you to print this for your personal use in your home or classroom. You are also allowed to give the printed poster (not the digital file) as a gift. The purchase is for one digital 300 dpi jpg file that will have the watermark and website removed for a nice clean look. You are not allowed to sell or distribute the poster commercially. Printing. For smaller sized printing you can use your own personal printer. Make sure that is it is fit to the page when you are printing. For larger sized printing, you can print it at your school, online, or at a local print shop that handles poster sized prints. I have had great experiences going to Staples for printing posters.

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FREEBIE Reptiles Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with this FREE, engaging educational resource.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a comprehensive reading passage on reptiles, along with thoughtfully crafted questions that challenge students to deepen their understanding of these remarkable creatures. Use this resource as a stand-alone activity or as a supplement to your existing curriculum on biology, ecology, or zoology.

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Whale Conservation Code Breaker Cryptogram Worksheets No-Prep

By Teacher Ever Creative

Celebrate Earth Day with an engaging Whale Conservation Code Breaker resource! Featuring 5 questions about whale conservation, students will decode the answers using the provided key.

Teachers can utilize this resource as a supplemental tool for lessons on ocean animals, endangered species, climate change, Earth Day, and more. Additionally, it serves as a calming and engaging activity for students, suitable for use as a game or morning / afternoon work.

Designed for students across various grades, no specific teaching is required as long as students are familiar with science terms such as biodiversity and conservation. This activity is sure to spark curiosity and inspire learners to delve deeper into the world of whales.

Check out Whale Facts Code Breaker to complement this resource!

Includes:

  • 5 questions and answers of Whale Conservation
  • Answer Key

Use for (suggestions):

  • Earth Day
  • Endangered Animals
  • Ocean Animals
  • Mammals
  • Early finishers , morning work
  • Brain break
  • End of year activities

Benefits to Teachers:

  • Save valuable time and money
  • Print and go! NO PREP
  • Evergreen product (can be used again and again, for upcoming years)
  • Suitable for various grade levels- no specific teaching needed

What is cryptogram (code breaker) ?

A cryptogram is like a puzzle where you change letters to secret codes. You have to figure out the code to read the hidden message. It's a fun challenge for learners.

How do these worksheets benefit your learners?

  • Learners must analyze the symbols to decode the hidden answers. This promotes cognitive development and critical thinking.
  • Cryptograms are essentially puzzles that need to be solved. Kids learn to approach problems systematically, breaking down complex codes into manageable parts. This problem-solving skill is transferable to various areas of their academic and personal lives.
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Enjoyable learning experience

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FREEBIE Amphibians Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the fascinating world of amphibians with this comprehensive introduction!  This FREEBIE provides an engaging reading passage that covers key topics like the characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproduction of amphibians.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this resource offers a glimpse into the full unit study.  It’s an ideal tool for teachers looking to enhance their science lessons with high-quality, content-rich materials.

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Human Skeletal System Poster using Scientific Names Freebies

By Teacher Ever Creative

Use this poster along with this worksheet for engaging and effective lessons on the skeletal system.

Learning objectives: Identify the bones of the human skeleton.

The bones includes: skull, jaw, clavicle, humerus, rib cage, vertebra, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals and metatarsals.

Includes:

  • The skeletal system poster

Label the bones worksheet

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FREEBIE Reptiles Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with this FREE, engaging educational resource.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a comprehensive reading passage on reptiles, along with thoughtfully crafted questions that challenge students to deepen their understanding of these remarkable creatures. Use this resource as a stand-alone activity or as a supplement to your existing curriculum on biology, ecology, or zoology.

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Earth Day Fun Fact Cryptogram Code Breaker Worksheets Fun Activity FREEBIE 2024

By Teacher Ever Creative

Celebrate Earth Day with this no-prep cryptogram featuring an Earth Day Fun Fact. This worksheet promotes critical thinking and offers an engaging lesson for your students. Just print and you're ready to go!

These worksheet include:

  • Content: Earth Day Fun Fact - about recycling
  • 1 page of worksheet (black and white for bulk printing)
  • 1 page of answer key

Benefit for teachers:

  • Evergreen printable
  • No Prep / No prior teaching
  • Use for: Earth Day/ Science / Environmental Studies

Check out Earth Day Cryptogram Code Breaker for more content-focused and engaging activity!

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Autumn

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Polar Animals

Desert Animals

Forest Animals

Ocean Animals

Fun Riddles (All Year Round!)

Shark Fun Facts (All Year Round!)

Whale Fun Facts (All Year Round!)


What is cryptogram?

A cryptogram is like a puzzle where letters in a message are replaced with different letters or symbols**.** You can solve it by figuring out which letter stands for which.  It's a fun challenge for learners.

How do these worksheets benefit your learners?

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Deciphering cryptograms involves breaking down complex codes into manageable parts, which enhances problem-solving abilities.
  • Educational Reinforcement – Cryptograms can be used to reinforce educational concepts across various subjects, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
  • Language Skills – Deciphering cryptograms enhances reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling as children engage with written language meaningfully.
  • Handwriting Practice – Solving cryptograms involves writing letter substitutions, offering valuable handwriting practice for children to improve letter formation, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills.
  • Enjoyable and engaging learning experience

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Chemistry Acids and Bases Maze Activity

By The STEM Master

Science, Chemistry maze activity covering acids.

Students follow acid molecular formulas to navigate through the maze.

1 maze

+ answer key

+ instructions page

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Credits:

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Christmas Holiday Science Build a Snowflake Craft Activity Printable Resource

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

Make your Christmas Holiday Party Crafts fun with this engaging, hands-on Christmas Snowflake Kids craft making activity! This includes 2 low-prep Christmas Snowflake kids crafts templates perfect for having fun for the Christmas holiday. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in fun craft making with 2 snowflakes by cutting out the pieces, coloring, gluing the parts together and decorating. Students will love putting together their snowflake activities together by using their problem solving skills through these fun activities, and won't even realize how much they're having fun! Use it after reading a story about snowflakes, catch snowflakes on black paper or sing a song about snowflakes. Print in black and white.

Here's what you'll get:

  • 2 snowflake designs

  • easy to follow directions

Your students will be crafting Christmas holiday snowflake crafts with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and having a great time together!

These activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes printable templates to create each activity.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the elf pages, cut everything out, color, decorate, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class! Print in black and white for coloring and in color for easy assembly. You can make these into puppets, dance around the room with them while listening to Christmas music, or use to decorate your room with.

You may also like…
→ Pin the Nose on the Reindeer Game
→Christmas Holiday Build a Nutcracker Craft Activity
→ Christmas Build a/Crown/Mask Santa, Christmas Tree, Gnome, Reindeer, Elf,Snowman

Copyright © Marte Business Services.
Permission to copy for single classroom/homeschool use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

If you will be using for commercial license, please purchase an additional license for every 10 subscription box you make or for every 20 children you have in class.

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Thomas Edison Simple Worksheet

By TheJoyfulMorgan

Enrich your studies of history with this simple worksheet about the historical figure: Thomas Edison. The student will fill out important dates, interesting facts, etc, and can color a picture of the historical figure. Collect each worksheet as you travel through time. Great addition to any historical timeline or social studies project.

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Pokemon Animals Memory Matching Cards

By TheJoyfulMorgan

Pokemon themed activity with 28 matches (56 cards total) of the Pokemon to the animal it is based on in real life. 7 pages total. Great for Pokemon themed parties or days at school. Great enrichment for animal units at home or school. This is a printable, digital file. You may want to print it on cardstock to make the cards sturdier.

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MAMMALS WORD SEARCH SCIENCE - EXAMPLES OF MAMMALS

By Teacher Ever Creative

Mammals word search. I used with my students to familiarize them with the examples of mammals. Fun for take-5. Can be used as games too!

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Electromagnetic Waves Anchor Chart

By Colleen Burdette

Display wave information:

These anchor charts are excellent references for students. They can be displayed as reference throughout your electromagnetic wave unit.


What's included:

  • Wave characteristics anchor chart. (color and B&W)
  • Wave spectrum anchor chart. (color and B&W)
  • Wave movement anchor chart. (color and B&W)
  • Visible light movement anchor chart. (color and B&W)

How is this product useful:

  • No prep for teacher.
  • Good reference for classroom.
  • Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet for student notebooks.


Like this resource? Check out the full unit.

Electromagnet Waves and their Applications Unit

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Scientific Method Anchor Chart

By Science Undercover

This Scientific Method anchor chart will be sure to help your science students! Print, laminate, and hang up! It's that simple! Or even give each students their own copy to reference!

$1.00

Top Thwumps - DIY Edition: Template for Customized Amazon Rainforest Game

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Ignite the spirit of exploration and creativity with our Top Thwumps - DIY Edition! This free template empowers students to become researchers, designers, and gamers as they delve into the wonders of the Amazon Rainforest. With the freedom to craft their own cards, complete with researched facts and imaginative illustrations, students embark on a personalized learning adventure that goes beyond the ordinary. Foster a love for discovery and hands-on learning with Top Thwumps - DIY Edition!
Key Features:

  1. Student-Created Learning:
  • Say goodbye to traditional learning structures! Top Thwumps - DIY Edition invites students to take the reins of their education by researching, designing, and creating their own cards. It's an immersive and student-centric approach to learning.
  1. Research and Fact-Finding:
  • Transform your students into budding scientists and explorers. With the DIY template, they dive into research to uncover fascinating facts about their chosen Amazon Rainforest animals. It's a journey of discovery that encourages independent learning.
  1. Personalized Cards:
  • Every student becomes a designer! The DIY template allows students to bring their chosen animal to life with imaginative illustrations and details. It's an opportunity for self-expression and creativity within an educational context.
  1. Endless Possibilities:
  • The template is a blank canvas for learning. From the mighty jaguar to the colourful toucan, students can choose any Amazon Rainforest animal, expanding their knowledge while enjoying the creative process.
  1. Student Engagement:
  • Watch engagement soar as students take ownership of their learning. The process of researching, designing, and playing with their own cards transforms education into a dynamic and enjoyable experience.
  1. Interactive Classroom Play:
  • The DIY cards aren't just for show—they're meant to be played! Foster camaraderie and friendly competition as students pit their personally crafted cards against each other in a game that's as unique as they are.
  1. Facilitates Group Projects:
  • Take collaboration to the next level. Encourage students to work together on their cards, promoting teamwork, discussion, and the sharing of knowledge within the classroom community.

How to Use Top Thwumps - DIY Edition in Your Classroom:

  • Project-Based Learning: Integrate the DIY template into project-based learning initiatives, allowing students to delve deep into research and creative expression.
  • Cross-Curricular Connections: Extend the learning experience by incorporating elements of language arts, art, and science. The DIY Edition naturally lends itself to cross-curricular connections.
  • Student Presentations: Elevate the project by having students present their researched facts and creative designs to the class, promoting public speaking skills and knowledge sharing.
  • Classroom Gallery: Transform your classroom into a gallery of creativity. Display the completed Top Thwumps cards, turning your space into a celebration of student exploration and learning.
  • Game Days: Dedicate special days to playing Top Thwumps - DIY Edition, fostering a sense of excitement and accomplishment as students engage with the game they've created.

Unleash the power of student-led learning with Top Thwumps - DIY Edition—a template that transforms the Amazon Rainforest into a canvas for exploration, research, and imaginative play!

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Special Education Task Box for Adapted Science: Body Parts (Organs) Activity

By Specifically Sped

Adapted Science Special Education Task Box Activity for Life Skills

Organs

  • Brain
  • Thyroid
  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Intestines
  • Stomach
  • Kidney
  • Liver

Science Task Box Picture Puzzle

Have students cut and glue the puzzle pieces to match the board for fine motor practice or laminate and velcro for repeated use.

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Accuracy and Precision Coloring Notes Anchor Chart

By The STEM Master

color and doodle page covering measurement accuracy and precision

INB homework test prep review activity

black and white + colored versions

versions with and without accuracy and precision values

Credits:

Icons designed by Freepik from Flaticon

Terms of Use:

Purchase of this product is for single classroom use by the purchaser only. It is a violation for individuals, schools, and districts to redistribute, edit, sell or post this item on the Internet or to other individuals. Disregarding the copyright is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and subject to legal action.

By purchasing this product you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Terms of Use.

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Hydrostatic Pressure and Pascal's Principle Coloring Notes Anchor Chart

By The STEM Master

2 color and doodle pages covering hydrostatic pressure and Pascal's principle (fluid mechanics, hydraulic lift, Torricelli's law)

black and white + colored versions

Credits:

Cover icons designed by Freepik from Flaticon

Terms of Use:

Purchase of this product is for single classroom use by the purchaser only. It is a violation for individuals, schools, and districts to redistribute, edit, sell or post this item on the Internet or to other individuals. Disregarding the copyright is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and subject to legal action.

By purchasing this product you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Terms of Use.

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