8th Grade Science Activities

This bundle includes 129 individual assignments. It includes all 118 elements of the periodic table and a description of each of the groups within the periodic table (11 assignments).

Each element assignment features four well-structured paragraphs that cover key topics:

1. Introduction and Basic Information
2. History and Discovery
3. Uses and Applications
4. Chemical Properties and Behavior

In addition, the assignment includes four thought-provoking questions to help reinforce student learning.

The group assignments follow the same structure each with 4 paragraphs and 4 questions.

These are all great, no-prep assignments that can be used for sub plans, group projects, or individual work.

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Discover groundbreaking scientific achievements with our engaging assignment bundle! Designed for 9th-grade students, these assignments include four well-crafted paragraphs that dive into the life of a renowned scientist and their groundbreaking discovery.

Students will not only learn about pivotal moments in science, but they'll also develop critical thinking skills with four targeted questions designed to deepen their understanding of the text.

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Discover an engaging and educational assignment focused on an element from the Nitrogen group from the periodic table! This resource features four well-structured paragraphs that cover key topics:

1. Introduction and Basic Information
2. History and Discovery
3. Uses and Applications
4. Chemical Properties and Behavior

In addition, the assignment includes four thought-provoking questions to help reinforce student learning.

Written at a 9th-grade level, this assignment is accessible for a wide range of students, making it a versatile tool for teachers.

This is just one part of a larger series of periodic table assignments. Be sure to check out my store for deals on assignment bundles and other exciting resources. Make learning about chemistry easy and fun for your students today!

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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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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If you like these cryptograms, check out these NO-PREP cryptograms:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

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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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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Bellwork template for middle school science.

Each day is a different theme, learning target, and success criteria space. Monday-Wednesday includes spaces for upcoming important dates. Each day features a funny meme.

Monday: Spiral review

Tuesday: Experimental design

Wednesday: Word wall (vocabulary)

Thursday: Graph and data analysis

Friday: TNReady question and article

I usually keep a running file for each quarter and just copy each week's slides. Then I hide the slides I'm not using.

Enhance student comprehension of the Earth's layers with this large, specialized graphic organizer. Designed to support and communicate learning effectively, this graphic organizer offers an innovative layout that provides plenty of room for both writing and drawing. It's the perfect tool for a range of educational activities and objectives related to the layers of the Earth.

This oversized graphic organizer features:

• Ample room for writing and drawing
• Graphics about the layers of the Earth

Once completed, these graphic organizers make a striking display, adding a unique touch to your classroom or hallways. The versatile design is perfect for a range of learning activities.

This oversized graphic organizer is perfect for:

• Note taking
• End of Unit Review
• Projects
• Research

Includes:

• 2 letter size pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: Approx. 11x14

This oversized graphic organizer is an excellent resource for reinforcing the layers of the Earth and engaging students in their learning process!

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This product includes a quick vocabulary review for students who should focus on the important details of the digestive system - the human body.

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: digestive system and where it begins, small intestine, large intestine, nutrients - fats/oils, dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, and grains, and the levels of cellular organization - organism, organ system, organ, tissue, and cells.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes a quick vocabulary review based on the digestive system. A key is provided for the fill in the blank answers.

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Digestive System Notes and Review

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Circulatory and Respiratory System Notes and Review

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Circulatory and Respiratory System Vocabulary Review Freebie

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The Heart Notes and Review

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Skeletal and Muscular System Notes and Review

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• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction
• Digital use

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this product include: the heart, 4 parts of the heart - right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, circulatory system relating with the heart, carbon dioxide, and oxygen.

This digital product review can be used as an adapted review for students who need more support. Students can complete this review as a group, independently, or with help. The key is on the left side of the PowerPoint and the answers can be moved to each blank. An answer key is provided.

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Human Body Systems Unit - Bundle

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Endocrine and Urinary Systems Notes:

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Nervous System Adapted Notes and Review:

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Digestive System Vocabulary Review Freebie

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Digestive System Notes and Review

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Circulatory and Respiratory System Notes and Review

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The Heart Notes and Review

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Skeletal and Muscular System Notes and Review

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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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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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A fast an easy way to introduce vocabulary to your students! Print and hand out, and an answer key is included.

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Characteristics of Electricity Outcome CE9.1

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.

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→ 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

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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.

This is a set of 10 multiple choice questions targeting the concepts of Topic 1 Introduction to environmental management as listed by Cambridge AS Environmental Management syllabus.

Sections covered

1.2 Country classification by income level

1.3 Sustainability

1.4 The water cycle

Use Google Slides to drag and drop organelles into a cell!

Looking to engage your students in an exciting hands-on science experiment? Dive into the fascinating world of earth science with our Stream Table Lab resource.

Watch as your students become geologists in action, simulating natural phenomena right in the classroom!

What you'll get:

• Detailed instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment
• Materials list for easy preparation
• Discussion questions to deepen understanding

Empower your students to think like scientists as they observe, analyze, and draw conclusions from their observations. Spark curiosity and inspire learning with this engaging Stream Table Lab!

Use this resource to practice questions for Topic 1 Introduction to environmental management, section 1.1 Continents and oceans as described by Cambridge AS Environmental Management.