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Feeling overwhelmed by science curriculum? We've got you covered! Download these 16 EDITABLE Middle School Science Lesson Plans that are jam-packed with engaging topics guaranteed to spark student curiosity and make lesson planning a breeze.

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• Broad Coverage: From the vastness of space to the intricate workings of the human body, these lessons cover a wide range of topics ensuring your students encounter all the essential scientific concepts.
• Engaging Activities: Ditch the boring lectures! Captivate your students with interactive lessons like "Fantastic Voyage: Exploring Cells!" and "Weather vs Climate: Why's it Raining on My Pizza Party?"
• Real-World Connections: Make science relevant by showing students how it applies to their everyday lives. Lessons like "Rock Cycle: From Magma to Mountains!" and "Electricity & Magnetism: Light Up Your Learning!" demonstrate the power of science in the world around them.
• Inspire Future Scientists: Foster a love of learning with lessons on "Evolution & Natural Selection: Survival of the Fittest!" and "Space Exploration: Blast Off to Discovery!" that ignite a passion for scientific exploration.
• Bonus! Expand your students' knowledge with additional lessons on the history of science, famous scientists, and even mixtures & solutions!

Benefits for Students:

• Stronger Grasp of Concepts: Interactive activities and clear explanations solidify understanding of core scientific principles.
• Developed Critical Thinking Skills: Engaging lessons encourage students to question, analyze, and solve problems.
• Cultivated Curiosity: Fun and relevant topics spark a lifelong love of learning and exploration in science.

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This engaging resource contains four informational reading passages about coral along with follow-up questions.

What is Coral?

Why Are Corals Reefs Important Ecosystems?

Human Impact on Coral Reefs

Coral Farming

The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.

There is also a Standards and Suggestions page, task cards with pictures of 18 different corals with a report writing organizer, 10 educational posters, and links to 4 YouTube videos.

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This Middle School science resource over 140 different vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Many cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Besides the Engineering and Design Cards, there are vocabulary cards for the Nature of Science. included are posters for each of the overarching areas (Engineering and Design and the Nature of Science) as well as individual standard posters for each Engineering and Design standard.

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Do you need science vocabulary words where the students can refer to them? This Middle School vocabulary development resource has over 130 vocabulary cards complete with definitions. Most cards have an image for those that are visual learners. Also included are posters for each of the overarching Life Science area ( From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes, Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics, Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, and Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity) as well as individual standard posters for each Life Science standard.

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Do you want non-fiction text to supplement your NGSS lessons plans about Earth and Human Activities Unit? Then this is a great resource for you and your students!

There are 19 articles in this resource, along with graphic organizers to fill out or questions to answer to help guide the students.

The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.

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There are articles about:

- The Pros and Cons of Plastics

- The Four Spheres That Make Up the Earth's Systems

- The Carbon Cycle

- The Greenhouse Effect

- Agriculture

- Industry

- What are Minerals and What Are They Used For?

- Weathering and Erosion

- Deforestation

- Renewable Energy Sources

- Tsunamis

- Wildfires

- Earthquakes

- Volcanic Eruptions

- Hurricanes

- Tornadoes

- Blizzards

- Floods

- Droughts

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Do you want non-fiction text to supplement your NGSS lesson plans about Earth's Systems? Then this is a great resource for you and your students!

There are 17 articles in this resource.

The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.

Do NOT purchase this if you are purchasing our units. They are included in them.

There are articles about:

- Layers of the Earth

-Ocean Floor - Seafloor Spreading

-Types of Rocks

-Weathering and Erosion

-What are Minerals, and What Are They Used for?

-The Four Spheres that Make Up the Earth's Systems

-What Role Do Animals and Plants Have in the Cycling of Water

-What is an Aquifer?

-Ocean Currents and Tides

-Would You Drink This Water?

-What Are Air Masses and Fronts?

-How Does Air Pressure Affect People?

-Meteor Impacts

-Glaciers

-Underground Landforms: Caves and Sinkholes

-A Day at the Beach / The Science of Being Cool

-Ocean Currents

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⭐ Endangered Animals: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

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Keep your grade 4-8 students actively engaged in learning about science tools and lab equipment with our Science Tools Activities - Lab Equipment - Sort, Task Cards, Digital Flash Cards BUNDLE! This resource combines our three best-selling interactive resources to help your students master the essential science tools and lab equipment in an engaging and memorable way.

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This bundle includes three activities, each with a unique approach to learning about science tools and lab equipment:

1. Science Tools Sort - Lab Equipment Activity - Scientific Tools Matching Activity

• Printable Matching Cards: Match 33 pictures of science tools and lab equipment with their names and functions.
• Digital Version (Google Slides): Interactive slides for an engaging digital learning experience.
• Answer Key: Included for both versions to facilitate easy grading.

2. Science Tools Activity - Lab Equipment Task Cards - Scientific Tools Scenarios

• 120 Task Cards (Provided in Both Black & White & Full Color): Sets #1-5 require students to identify the tool(s) that was used in the given scenarios; Set #6 requires students to identify the science tool and lab equipment that should have been used in the given scenario.
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• 6 Answer Keys (1 Per Task Card Set)
• 1 Science Tools By Category Reference Sheet (Optional)

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• 84 Digital Flash Cards: Set #1 requires students to identify the science tool and lab equipment by its picture; Set #2 requires students to identify the tool by its definition; and Set #3 requires students to identify the instrument that accurately completes the given scenario.
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Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently use science tools throughout the school year with the Science Tools Activities - Lab Equipment - Sort, Task Cards, Digital Flash Cards BUNDLE. This versatile and engaging bundle is a must-have for any science teacher looking to create an engaging and interactive classroom environment.

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Printable Solar eclipse activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during April . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages , jigsaw puzzles , cut and paste activities , mandala coloring sheets ...

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Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions bundle give your students the opportunity to practice reading and comprehension skills while learning science content. This is perfect for a literacy activity that connects to your current science unit!

With our Earth and space science worksheets, students from 3rd Grade to 8th grade will learn about the natural systems all around them, from weather and geology to the solar system and constellations.

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3rd Grade Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

4th Grade Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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