8th grade science resources
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All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop!Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper➤ Digital "All About Me" Fl
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Science All About Me - Bundle | Distance Learning
Physical and Chemical Changes - Science Color By Number
This activity requires students to answer 20 questions that relate to physical and chemical changes. The students will read each scenario and choose whether or not the event is a physical or a chemical change. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun, flask coloring page. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher Keys★★★ Save 25% by purchasing my PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHANGES BUNDLE ★★★How is this product useful?✔ Excellent
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5th - 8th
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Winter STEM Activities and Challenges with Paper ❄️ Snowflakes ❄️
**BEST SELLER!** Winter STEM / Snowflake STEM activities! Create a variety of snowflakes with these 3 STEM engaging challenges. For these challenges, the only material that is necessary is plain paper. This is a great companion activity if you are reading about Snowflake Bentley (Wilson Bentley).✅ What You'll Get ✅Teacher Instructions and sample imagesWarm up activities: How snowflakes form in nature (1 page informational text)Cutting practice page (if your students need it, recommended!)Which f
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: FLASH SALE ⭐ Low Prep STEM Activities Engineering Design Process
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Titanic Activities Bundle
HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Grades:
4th - 8th
Element Superhero Project - Chemistry Project - Periodic Table of the Elements
Includes a Digital (Google Slide) Version and a Printable Version — All Versions are EditableThis project is an engaging way to learn about the physical and chemical properties of elements. Most element projects only mention superheroes. However, many elements align more with a villain than a superhero (Like Chlorine!). In this activity, students will have the creative freedom to personify one element on the periodic table into a superhero—or a villain. I have included a huge bundle of resources
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Chemistry Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
Atoms and Elements Doodle Note | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer includes one page for students to identify and describe the parts of the atom including protons, neutrons, and electrons. On the second page, students will identify what makes each element unique and describe aspects of elements such as atomic number, atomic mass, and chemical symbols.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standard NGSS MS-PS1-1.What are doodle notes?Doodl
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Solar System Create, Facts, and Fill Ins on a String Interactive Science Fun!
Solar System: On A String Interactive {Create, Facts, and Fill Ins}The entire solar system is included in this pack.Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the solar system in the order in which the planets appear. There are dashed guidelines for cutting and on the back of each planet is a fill ins page. Requires 8.5 by 11 paper total of 14 pages – one set of full color art and one set of black line art for your students to color.The back of each planet asks – how
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Grades:
K - 8th
Physical Science Curriculum - FULL YEAR Bundle
This no-prep paper AND digital paperless bundle is a complete physical science curriculum with ALL of the notes, labs, activities, practices, projects, quizzes, and tests you need to teach an entire year of physical science. Every major physical science unit is covered and listed below. Everything is provided for two levels – CP (College Prep, or on grade level) and Honors (advanced) to aid in differentiating for varying levels of students. Not only that, but the student packets come in a pape
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS2-5
, HS-PS3-2
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Phases of the Moon Cut & Paste Activity & Reading Comprehension Space Astronomy
In this activity, students are presented with an article describing the phases of the moon. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. In addition, there is a cut and paste activity for the phases of the moon. Students also label each phase. INCLUDES:Informational text 900-1000 Lexile25 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceStudents cut out the pictures and paste them in order. (In the BW version, they must shade the correct sides.)They al
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Earth's Spheres (Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere) Doodle Notes +
Earth’s Spheres Doodle Notes for Science- Now with quiz, exit ticket and Powerpoint!How do Earth’s Spheres Interact? Teach your students about the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere using this visual doodle note sheet. Doodle notes provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning and are useful in helping students visualize earth science concepts. Looking for Digital Tools to use along with this? Then purchase this version instead. It includes GOOGLE SLIDES to supp
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Biology Chat First Day of School Ice Breaker Lab Station Activity
The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This first day of school biology lab station ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day of school?What are the benefits of this activity?Group work is an important part of what we do in a science class. Each student will need a lab partner, and there will be ma
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8th - 12th
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Earth Day Agamographs | Original, Unique Earth Day Activity and Craft!
My Earth Day "Agamographs" are super fun, unique activities to easily integrate art into your classroom this Earth Day! They are engaging for students, easy for teachers, and have a high 'Wow!' factor. This was created for Earth Day, but Earth Day is really every day...so this is a useful resource throughout your school year. This is great for any lesson on recycling. What's an Agamograph? A picture that morphs into another when you look at it from a different angle.It's hard to say but easy to
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3rd - 9th
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The Scientific Method Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in identifying and defining the steps of the scientific method including question, research, collect data, experiment, hypothesis, analyze, conclusion, and report. This fun, NO PREP activity will have your students mastering content quicker, easier, and asking for more!With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards 8 Practices of Science & Engineeri
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Classroom Murder Mystery Activity - Virtual Option Available
Engage your students in a murder mystery game in the classroom or virtually!I use this lesson before starting my mystery unit and the students love it. They enjoy taking on the roles of the characters, and they enjoy the competition and challenge of trying to find the assailant. *I say assailant because I changed my version up slightly so the victim is in a coma rather than deceased***New!!! I've included a virtual option for both versions of this mystery. Perfect for distance learning. This mea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Classroom Mystery Bundle
Monster Genetics (Traits, heredity, punnett squares, dominant, recessive)
Introducing and reviewing genetics (dominant/recessive traits) in your classroom? This activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school! This Create-A-Monster Lab is engaging and fun while focusing on genetics and heredity in the classroom. Each student plays "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to determine which genes they inherit from their parents then their monster displays the dominant or recessive traits accordingly. My students thoroughly enjoyed this short lab to reinforce the vocab
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Plate Tectonics Activity: Pangea Puzzle: Continental Drift
Pangea Map Puzzle Activity: Students use evidence to re-form the supercontinent Pangea! Using both fossil and geologic evidence, students will understand how Alfred Wegener supported the theory of Continental Drift. This activity does take time, but it's a great way to get your kiddos DOING! Fantastic follow up/ application question included.This resource now contains both PRINT and DIGITAL COPIES of this activity. A link has been added for the digital version. If you already purchased this, you
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Doodle Notes | Science Doodle Notes
This science graphic organizer will aid students in defining and illustrating each law - students will explain an illustration that I have provided and also draw and describe their own example.With what standard does this resource align?This resource will aid students in moving towards mastery of the NGSS MS-PS2-1 and MS-PS2-2.What are doodle notes?Doodle notes are a visual aid that will increase student concept retention, focus, creativity, and engagement. Students will gain experience in synth
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Science Doodle Notes Growing Bundle
Chemistry Chat First Day of School Ice Breaker Lab Station Activity
The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This first day of school chemistry lab station ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day of school?What are the benefits of this activity?Group work is an important part of what we do in a science class. Each student will need a lab partner, and there will be
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Middle School Science Interactive Notebooks Bundle - Paper + Digital INB
The Science Interactive Notebook Bundle is essential for teachers who want to provide their students with an engaging experience when teaching middle school science conceptsAs one of the top-selling all-time products on TpT, you will receive both print and digital versions of every INB template. These science interactive notebook activities are a fantastic resource for a traditional classroom setting, a 1:1 environment, or students who are distance learning. Digital Versions Include: one-of-a-k
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Kinetic and Potential Energy Doodle Notes | Energy Transformations | Cornell
These scaffolded Kinetic and Potential Energy Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the concepts of energy as the ability to do work, mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy, and the specific types of energy, including elastic, chemical, gravitational, and nuclear potential energy and thermal, sound, radiant, and electrical energy. These notes also cover the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformations, and the relationship between kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Physical Science Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell Notes
Oobleck Lab (CER) - States of Matter Lab Activity | Science Experiment
Students will create a strange substance called Oobleck and experiment with its properties. Through hands-on experimentation, watching a demo video, & reading an article on non-Newtonian Fluids, the students will discover that Oobleck has properties of both a liquid and a solid depending on the pressure applied. Your students will then write an argument, from all the evidence presented, to prove this claim. This activity is a fun and engaging way to meet a very important NGSS/Common Core Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
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