Middle School Biology Activities

Chemical and physical changes are all around us! This resource is a fun way to explore chemical and physical changes in the context of honey production. Connect chemistry and biology with this extension assignment. Perfect for end of unit or early finishers.

Students are tasked with:

• Investigating honey production through the lens of chemical and physical changes
• Filling out a response sheet that gets them identifying changes in the process and why these changes are important for bees, other animals and humans.

Note: To be successful in completing this assignment student should have prior knowledge of chemical/physical changes, signs of chemical/physical changes and beginner knowledge of reactants, products and how chemical reactions are written.

To help guide students exploration of the topic included is a Google Slides presentation that:

• Explains honey production from nectar to jar
• Gives examples of the chemical and physical changes
• Helps connect chemical and physical changes to characteristics of honey
• Has videos to help enforce concepts

This assignment is ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep. 

Includes:

• PDF printable version
• Google Slides version to assign digitally
• Google Slides about the production of honey

These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning!

Set of tiles comes with a mixture of 189 vocabulary and other words for students to build their own mitosis "poetry." A blank set for you or students to add more words as needed is also included.

Halloween Time! Bats are mysterious, fascinating and a bit scary. So, kids will love to learn more about them and to see how they live.

This packet of resources includes:

• Two-page Activity Set (Batty About Bats): with large crossword about characteristics of bats; idioms that relate to bats; second crossword about bat echolocation; fill-in puzzle about the benefits of bats; and true-false puzzle with bat facts.
• Word Search Puzzle – with 40 vocabulary words that reinforce words used in the Activity Set

FREE BONUSES

• Bat Life Cycle Poster – with original drawings and explanations
• Bat Ultrasound Poster – with graph and explanation of how bats "see" with sound
• Bat Flight Poster – with photos of Carlsbad Caverns, NM, and the amazing nightly bat flight
• Cavern and Bat Poster – with photos and original art (featuring Luray Caverns, VA)
• Famous Bats Poster – featuring the Vampire Bat and Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
• How Bats Help Humans Photo – intended for sharing on a screen (it is a very dark photo, so it might be difficult to print), this shows a bat pollinating a plant in the desert, a beautiful photo of nature

Practice the difference between structure and function and bring the excitement of Halloween into your classroom with this engaging and educational lesson plan! Perfect for middle school science classes, this lesson aligns with NGSS and Tennessee State Science Standards, making it a valuable addition to your curriculum.

In this hands-on activity, students will dissect and compare the structures of candy corn and real corn kernels. Through observation, discussion, and a taste test, students will explore the differences between natural and artificial products, and learn about the functions of various seed parts.

Key Concepts Covered or Practiced:

• Practicing making observations and differentiating between structure and function
• Structure and function of seed parts
• Sensory observation and descriptive language

Lesson Includes:

• Lesson Plan Slides: Instructions and tips to guide you through the lesson.
• Lab Worksheet: A comprehensive worksheet for students to record their observations and reflections.
• Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation to enhance your lesson and keep students engaged.

Add a Sweet Twist to Your Science Lessons! Make learning memorable with this unique lesson that blends education and fun. Your students will love the opportunity to explore science concepts while enjoying a tasty treat.

NGSS and Tennessee State Standards:

• NGSS MS-LS1-4 and Tennessee 6.LS1.3: Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.

Looking for an interactive activity for Earth Day? This activity and worksheet takes the students on a tour of numerous ecosystems using Google's 3D Expeditions. It can be self-paced with students answering questions along the way or teacher-led with you in the front acting as the tour guide. Perfect for a sub plans or a last minute Earth Day lesson plan.

This activity includes...

• Teacher notes and instructions
• Brief history of Earth Day
• Suggested activities for students to do at home for Earth Day
• Student worksheet featuring instructions and 24 short answer questions
• Bonus activity at the end

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size.
• 6.LS2.4: Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes.
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Looking for a ready to go lesson about levels of organization of life from cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, to organisms? This interactive lesson will have your students testing their sight using color blind tests. It includes...

• Google Slides that start with a phenomenon: color blindness, then goes onto notes after students have observed and questioned how the eye works.
• Tips and links in the speaker notes.
• Two handouts (phenomenon sheet and fill in the blank notes sheet: links found in speaker notes)
• Links to color blind tests
• Interactive activities to make the lesson engaging

Tennessee State Standards

• 7.LS1.4 - Diagram the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms from cells to organism
• 7.LS1.1 - Develop and construct models that identify and explain the structure and function of major cell organelles as they contribute to the life activities of the cell and organism.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
• MS-LS1-3 - Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will analyze graphs and use context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.

Includes...

• Worksheet for students to fill out
• Script for kicking this engaging and fun activity off
• Keys in the speaker notes

Teacher note: I would print these, laminate them and put them in file folder with the creature file number on them to make them more mysterious and really get students excited about it! Each group gets one creature and then must identify which biome it belongs to. Buy the bundle for the slides that go along this activity!

Tennessee States Standards

• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This is the Google Slides for the Halloween Creature Biomes. This lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will use graphs and context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.

Includes...

• Instructions for in class and distance learners.
• Worksheet for students to fill out
• Answer key
• Tips in the speaker notes

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Are you searching for an EXCITING and creative way to teach your students about evolution, adaptations and Natural Selection (survival of the fittest!)? Spark their curiosity and engage their creative minds with this STEM Evolution of Camouflage- Predator Prey Activity. This products includes everything you need for your students to model the process of the evolution of traits and predator prey relationships in nature.

What's Included in this fun project based learning activity?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Exemplar student project examples.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Activity:

★ 1-2 standard class periods are needed to complete this activity.

★ Complete these camouflaged moths during your biology of evolution unit as a fun, creative and individualized end of the unit project or as an introduction to natural selection and predation.

★ Leave your successful camo-moth creations up around your room to show off your student's amazing work.

Topics Addressed:

★ Evolution and Natural Selection

★ Adaptations and Camouflage

★ Predator Prey Relationships

*Do your students need an entertaining way of showing their understanding of Evolution and Natural Selection? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS and MYP Life Science concepts.

The Kicker:

This moth camouflage assignment will be a hit with your kids! It forces students to think critically about important biological processes.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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Are you searching for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about cell division, mitosis & meiosis? Look no further than this unique, cell biology related one-pager project! This product includes everything you need, including sample student exemplars, one pager templates and a simple rubric.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This one pager project is designed to help students understand the key concepts of cell division in a visually appealing and interactive way. By creating a one-pager poster, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the biology of cell division, specifically mitosis and meiosis.

What's Included in this Mitosis and Meiosis One Pager Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics and Covered with this Project?

★ Cells

★ Cell Division

★ Mitosis and Meiosis

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), MYP and other International Science standards this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as part of a unit on cell biology, or as a standalone project to test student understanding.

The one-pager poster project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating their poster. With prompts and questions to help students brainstorm ideas, gather information, and organize their thoughts, this project is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different grade levels and learning styles.

By completing this project, students will be able to:

• Understand cell biology
• Identify the steps of cell division
• Describe the 2 different kinds of cell division

This product also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

This Cell Division- Mitosis and Meiosis One Pager Project is an excellent way to teach your students about this important topic in biology. With its comprehensive worksheet and NGSS alignment, this project is sure to engage and challenge your students. Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

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Are you searching for a fun and creative way to teach your students about the nervous system and human anatomy? Spark your students' curiosity and engage their creative minds with this STEM Creature Feature Brain Anatomy Project. This products includes everything you need for your students to make colorful and interesting classroom brain anatomy posters. It also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable

★ Exemplar student projects

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity project can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ Use this as a scaffolded brain anatomy project or as an introduction to the human brain and nervous system.

Topics Addressed

★ Nervous System

★ Brain Parts and Functions

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining way of showing their understanding of the nervous system and the brain? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS biology concepts.

The Kicker:

This human anatomy assignment will be a hit with your kids! It forces students to think critically about the brain and its functions. It highlights the parts of the brain and what they are responsible for in a creative and entertaining way.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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 resource is flexible and covers all the pertinent goals in the rubric. It is easily modified and can be tailored to specific projects and assignments.

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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Are you searching for a memorable and YUMMY way to teach your students about cells and cell organelles? Spark their curiosity and engage their creative minds (and stomachs!) with this STEM Edible Cell Hands On Biology Model Activity. This products includes all the directions you need for your students to make delicious cell models and learn all about the functions of cell organelles.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Lab Example Photos

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This lab that requires easy-to-access edible materials (candies, pudding or jello).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to cell organelles and their functions.

Topics Covered in this Edible Lab?

★ Following Procedures

★ Plant and Animal Cells

★ Cell Organelles and Organelle Functions

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining way to learn about cells and cell organelles? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS and IB- Middle Years Program Life Science standards.

The Kicker:

Cell Organelles will be a hit with your kids! This activity forces students to think critically about cells and cell processes. It highlights the parts of a cell in a creative and interesting way.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging activity to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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 results.

★______________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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WINTER FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add washable markers!

I do this lab in winter, as the temperatures drop and students begin to hope for snowfall. The kids feel like real scientists as they complete a simple chromatography lab and then turn the results into a beautiful tie dyed snowflake! Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This lab that requires easy-to-access materials (alcohol, markers, filter paper).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Mixtures

★ Physical Means of Separating Mixtures

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Winter Tie Dye Snowflake Chromatography Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science Process Skills.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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Unlock the interesting world of taxonomy and classification of organisms with this interactive and visual one-pager project. While creating the posters, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern how we organize science knowledge, enabling them to comprehend the world around them in a whole new light. The Classification of Living Things One Pager Activity has everything you need, including sample student exemplars, one pager templates and a simple rubric.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This one pager project is designed to help students understand an important key concept of biology- classification. By creating a one-pager poster, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the system of taxonomy and the famous scientist who started it.

So why wait? Spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and empower your students to become budding scientists as they uncover the secrets that govern organism classification. Download your Classification One Pager Project today!

What's Included in this Biological Classification One Pager Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics and Covered with this Project?

★ History of Classification

★ 3 Domain, 5 Kingdom Taxonomy and the organisms associated

★ Classification breakdown of a choice organism

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a unit on biodiversity, biology, human body, or as a standalone project to test student understanding.

The one-pager poster project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating their poster. With prompts and questions to help students brainstorm ideas, gather information, and organize their thoughts, this project is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different grade levels and learning styles.

By completing this project, students will be able to:

• Understand the process or organizing living things
• Identify the parts of the modern system of biological classification

This project fits well with the middle school NGSS Biology standards related to the diversity of life. This product also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

The Classification One Pager Project is an excellent way to teach your students about this important topic in biology. With its comprehensive worksheet and NGSS alignment, this project is sure to engage and challenge your students. Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Life Science unit? Unlock the interesting world of Photosynthesis and Respiration with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Biology and Earth Science. This Photosynthesis and Respiration activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Photosynthesis Process

★ Respiration Process

★ The Carbon Cycle

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Life Science unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to the the Plant and Animal Cellular Processes.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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....

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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*EZ Engineering Bundle

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A creative & unique biology project is at your fingertips! Spice up your Asexual and Sexual Reproduction lessons with this interesting Compare and Contrast Reproductive Strategies interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Reproduction and Biology. This activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2- 4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

★ Basic genetics

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Biology or Cell Biology unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Reproduction.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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....

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Human Impacts on the Environment unit? Unlock the interesting world of the HUMAN IMPACT and EXTINCTION with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Biology- Human Impacts. This activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2- 4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Extinction

★ Human Impact on the Land- Pollution, Global Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Biology or Human Impacts unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Extinction of organisms.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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....

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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Are you looking for a creative project to spice up your biology unit? Unlock the interesting world of Photosynthesis and Respiration with this interactive and visual one-pager project. While creating these posters, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern important biological cycles on our planet. This Plant and Animal Cell Biology One Pager Activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars, 18 free one pager templates and a simple rubric.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This one pager project is designed to help students understand important key concepts of cell processes and biology. As an assessment or introduction to cell biology, students will visually and verbally demonstrate their knowledge of the photosynthesis and respiration.

This project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International Biology standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Classification of Matter One Pager Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Cell Structures

★ Biological and Ecological Cycles in Nature

★ Photosynthesis and Respiration

★ Chemical Reactions of P & R

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation and MYP science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a unit on chemistry, matter, and the measurement of matter. It can also be used as a stand alone activity to test student understanding.

The one-pager poster project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating their poster. With prompts and questions to help students brainstorm ideas, gather information, and organize their thoughts, this project is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different grade levels and learning styles.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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ELECTRICITY FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on circuit building experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and Physics of Electricity concepts? This AWESOME activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add batteries and holiday lights!

I do this lab when I teach electricity and magnetism. The kids feel like real scientists as they test circuit predictions and then build simple multi-component series and parallel circuits. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This electricity lab requires easy-to-access materials (batteries, wires, holiday lights, whiteboard and tape).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to electricity and circuits.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Science of Electricity

★ Basic Circuitry

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Physics of Electricity and Circuit Building Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, Middle Years Program and other International Science Standards for Physics & Science Process Skills.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

★_______________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you searching for a unique way for your students to demonstrate their understanding of cells, cell organells and cell types? ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. Students apply their knowledge with this colorful summative or formative assessment. This project includes everything you need, including sample student exemplars, one pager templates and a simple rubric.

This project fits well with the middle school NGSS Biology standards related to cells and levels of organization. This product also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics and Covered with this Project?

★ Cell Categories

★ Cell Organelles

★ Levels of Organization

Nitty Gritty:

*With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS Biology concepts. They are able to creatively demonstrate learning and understanding of these important science topics. These projects can then be put up in the classroom and halls to teach others.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.