Middle School General Science Research

Do you want to teach your middle school students about Ecosystem Populations? These middle school science lesson plans were made for the MS-LS2-4 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS.

Lesson 1: Wetlands: Biological and Physical Components

Lesson 2: Beavers' role in the Wetlands

Lesson 3: Invasive Species in the Wetlands

Lesson 4: Changes in the Physical Components in Wetlands

Lesson 5: Using Other Sources to Obtain Evidence

Lesson 6: Writing a Claim

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There are readings, graphic organizers, essential vocabulary cards, and a rubric for writing a scientific claim.

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So many of the best museums may not be in your backyard, but it doesn’t mean you can’t learn more about them! This resource is a fun way to strengthen research skills, explore a variety of science museums and get kids considering where and how the public interacts with science. Perfect for early finishers or extension.

Students are tasked with:

• Researching science museums
• Finding out which exhibits are on permanent display
• What information can be found in the exhibits
• Identifying why learners their age would want to visit the museum

Sometimes students don’t know where to start! To help them get started with their museum research, included is a Google Slides presentation that:

• Introduces the assignment
• Explains various types of science museums
• Tells what kid of topics are covered in those institutions
• An example museum to get them started if needed

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 types of science museums

I created this document for completeness. It contains everything you need to easily and effectively teach this unit. It contains all content (over 75 pages) and over 30 pages of engaging activities, projects, comprehension pieces, computational research, group work, discussions and reflection questions.

Whether you're new to teaching, aren't comfortable teaching science, or are simply tired of planning, this document is for YOU!

I cover so much in this resource:

• The biosphere;
• Biodiversity;
• Species, classes and categories;
• Kingdoms/reigns, hierarchies and taxonomy;
• A basic look at cells (animal, plant, eukaryotic, prokaryotic);
• A basic look at photosynthesis;
• Threatened/endangered species;
• Carnivores, herbivores and omnivores;
• Producers, consumers and decomposers;
• Habitats and ecosystems;
• Food chains.

Also included: a student notebook that follows the slides; with opportunities for students to answer questions, complete SVA (K-W-L) charts, complete activities, research, doodle/color. Here are some activities in their 'notebook':

• Taxonomic practice (x 6)
• Mini-search for a species of their choice with taxonomic map.
• Paper mosaic - endangered animals (art project)
• Listening notes, comprehension questions, probing questions.
• Reigns mini-search + comparison table.
• Mini-research on an endangered animal.

Answer keys/answer keys are given when a specific answer is requested!

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

Mme. Kaitlyn.

Do you want your students to understand the positives and negatives of plastics in our everyday lives?
This article tells about the history of plastics, the pros of plastics, and the problems with plastics today. There is a graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read.

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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Learn about the layers and atmosphere of the Sun while researching the topic and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about our closest star, its structure, atmosphere and features.

Allows for the use of the following vocabulary:

core, radiation zone, convection zone, atmosphere, corona, photosphere, chromosphere, sun spot, prominence, solar flare.

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This resource contains two non-fiction texts. One about the history of agriculture and the problems of agriculture is having on the environment. The second passage is about the history and impact of industries on the environment

There is a lesson plan to follow and worksheets to go along with this.

The passages were written with fifth graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well.

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Learn about our solar system while researching planets and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about an assigned or chosen planet and its features!

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• This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was created
  for NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.

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  adaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are passages about

Cactus

Seaweed

Bearberry

Water Lily

Maple Tree

• A tips sheet provides you with ways to use these passages most effectively.
• Differentiated recording sheets keep students actively engaged and thinking
  throughout the reading process.

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Do you want your students to understand the carbon cycle process and the greenhouse effect?
This resource contains two informational reading passages. One about the carbon cycle. It comes with a diagram that students can label after reading the passage to show their understanding. The second passage is about the greenhouse effect and has a short fill in the blank, so they can summarize their understanding.

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This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

It covers the following biomes:

desert

grasslands

tropical rainforest

temperate forest

taiga

tundra

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered animal species:

African Elephant

California Condor

Polar Bear

Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Sea Turtle

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Burmese Python

Cane Toad

Emerald Ash Borer

Lionfish

Zebra Mussel

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This engaging resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.

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.

Animals included:

polar bears

sea turtles

Monarch butterflies

cheetahs

salmon

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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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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Burmese Python

Cane Toad

Emerald Ash Borer

Lionfish

Zebra Mussel

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Japanese Honeysuckle

Kudzu

Norway Maple

Purple Loosestrife

Water Hyacinth

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This resource contains six non-fiction texts about biomes of the United States. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

It covers the following biomes:

desert

grasslands

tropical rainforest

temperate forest

taiga

tundra

The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for upper grades as well. Some passages are shorter than others and have less complex language so that you can easily differentiate for students.

There is a tips sheet for teachers and a recording sheet for students on which they can note where the biome is found, the average annual precipitation, the average temperature, and plants and animals of the biome. Students respond to a question asking if they would like to live and that biome and tell why or why not.

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Our #1 selling plant adaptations resource is now in black and white!
This resource contains five informational reading passages about plant adaptations. It was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following plants in the following ecosystems:

Cactus

Seaweed

Bearberry

Water Lily

Maple Tree

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