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SMART Lesson Planning template for MS & HS 24-25 School Year
By Blooming Through High School
Smart Lesson Planning Template - Streamline Your Teaching Year with Ease!
Are you a teacher looking to simplify your lesson planning process? The Smart Lesson Planning template is designed to make your planning more efficient and effective. Here’s how it can help you:
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Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Uncover the secrets of the fungi kingdom with our comprehensive reading passages on the fungi life cycle. This resource is specifically designed for middle and high school students, providing a thorough exploration of fungal biology.
Plant and Life Cycle Writing Prompts with Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Uncover the wonders of nature with my comprehensive writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the life cycles of plants and fungi. Designed for middle to high school students, these educational resources provide engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding and retention of key biological concepts. Explore the stages from seed germination and spore formation to flowering and fruiting bodies, fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach that makes science fun and accessible.
These writing prompts would be great paired with my other Plant & Life Cycle resources:
FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-taking Pages
Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study
Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study
Comprehensive Plant and Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study Bundle
Sound Engineering - Design & Build a Musical Instrument
By Innovations in Technology
Put the STEAM in STEM with this unit! Sound Engineering is a Project Based Learning unit that teaches students the physics and basic concepts of sound engineering, especially as it relates to music. This lesson can be used in Career and Technology classes, Science classes, or Music classes. I have used it with an 8th grade Engineering class.
Students start the unit by reading information about the topic from a handout and answering questions about the reading, as well as defining terms related to sound engineering. In the next phase of the project, they work with a team to utilize a Slinky toy to replicate wave patterns and analyze them. Finally, they work with a team to research and build a musical instrument that demonstrates their learning of the topic. The unit ends with a written reflection on the project.
Files Included with this Unit:
1. Teacher Resources
2. Physics of Sound Reading
3. Introduction to Sound Engineering (research and vocabulary) – includes answer key
4. Slinky Waves – group lab expectations and student worksheet
5. Team sign-up sheet
6. Musical Instrument Building Project – student expectations and resources
7. Team planning sheet (2 versions, color & black and white)
8. Teacher evaluation tracking sheet
9. Project Written Reflection
I hope your students enjoy it!
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Exploring Careers: Energy Career Cluster (NEW Cluster 17)
By Innovations in Technology
This career unit gives students an introduction to the Energy career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.
The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. An individual research project to learn more about an influential individual in the energy field using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) offers students an opportunity for a real-life look into this career. A group project about renewable energy using research and the Engineering Design Process to build, explain, and present to the class allows students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.
Materials Required
· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students) optional for many parts of this lesson
· Internet access (optional for many parts of this lesson)
· Access to Microsoft Word (or Google Docs), Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides)
Materials for Group Renewable Energy Project:
· A variety of recyclable materials such as cardboard, empty water bottles, paper, empty spools, etc.
· Tape, glue, hot glue guns (with glue), scissors, X-acto knives, cutting mats, goggles, staplers, rubber bands, paper clips
· Other supplies (optional): Straws, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, balsa wood.
Project Duration (approximate)
· Introduction to Energy Careers PowerPoint presentation - .5 (50 minute) class period (or may be given to students individually for reference)
· Introduction to Energy Careers Reading and Questions - .5 - 1 (50 minute) class period
· 2 Puzzles (jobs and vocabulary) - 1 (50 minute) class period (for both)
· Research Project: Influential Individuals in the Energy Field (Technology based Project) – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods
· Group Renewable Energy Project – 4-5 (50 minute) class periods
· Reflection Questions - .5 (50 minute) class period
NOTE: This is also a part of the Career Exploration: 17 Career Cluster Bundle
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Learning about the Engineering Design Process
By Innovations in Technology
Learning the Engineering Design Process includes a variety of hands-on lessons to help students understand how engineers work and encourage record keeping in project based learning.
In these lessons, students are provided with a short matching activity to learn the vocabulary words associated with the Engineering Design Process. A printable template for the Engineering Design Process lets individuals or teams plan their project and follow the steps as the project progresses. Another version of the template gives hints about what students do at each step, which is perfect for differentiation. These can be used with any classroom project, but the lesson includes 12 task cards with different engineering scenarios that are great for students to use to brainstorm and plan a solution. Also included is a sample lesson with rubric for use with the cards.
A PowerPoint presentation of the Engineering Design Process is included with the lesson to introduce the concept to the class prior to starting the lessons, as well as links to other resources to enrich the learning experience.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher Notes and Resources
• PowerPoint presentation
• Vocabulary Matching Activity (with answer key)
• Engineering Design Process printable template (includes version with hints)
• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric
• Engineering Design Process scenario cards (12) includes blanks for customization
I've used this primarily with 8th graders, but it would work well for grades 5-9. I hope your students enjoy!
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Great Inventions - Media Bundle: Radio, TV & The Internet | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of three media sources: radio, television, and the Internet as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about each of the topics. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuests for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is an editable acrostic puzzle that can be printed for students or completed on the computer (file provided in MS Word which can be opened in Google Docs if you prefer). It includes two versions of the puzzle for differentiation and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. As a bonus, with this bundle an additional word search puzzle is included that covers all three topics (includes an answer key).
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topics and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included for Each Topic:
Approximate Lesson Duration for Each Topic:
These lessons are also available individually:
Great Inventions – Radio
Great Inventions – Television
Great Inventions - The Internet
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Library Skills and STEM Activities Bundle
By Amanda G
Elevate your library lessons with this dynamic bundle!
Bundle includes 3 sets of task cards, a hands-on coding activity, a STEM resource package, and a captivating set of lightbox slides. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and creativity, these resources make learning engaging and fun.
* Task cards sets are perfect for back to school library orientation or reviewing skills with students throughout the year. One set is K-4, other sets are 3-8.
* STEAM package includes everything you need to get started, including STEAM bulletin board headers, project "rules", a pre-activity for students to research and learn about the aspects of STEAM, a teacher planning sheet, student workbook, student reflection sheet, and student presentation guidelines.
* Coding resource includes 5 different "stations" that could be done as a whole class activity, or more like traditional ELL and math learning centres.
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Compounds and Mixtures "Mini" Labs - Set of 2
By Brittany Henderson
2 "mini" labs that will help students observe and make connections to compounds and mixtures. The first introduces students to the concept of mixtures. The second shows the concept that not all liquids act alike so conclusions can be drawn about how materials interact when put together.
These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.
Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?
Three Forms of Use Included
Materials Needed
Mixed Substances Mini Lab
Materials Needed:
Cup
Cornstarch
Water
Stir stick or Spoon
Oil and Water Mini Lab
Materials Needed:
Food Coloring
Water
Jar with a lid (baby food jars are great for this)
Vegetable Oil
Stir stick or spoon
Dish Soap
Significant Figures Maze Activity Bundle
By Brittany Henderson
Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 3 maze activities and a BONUS handout/resource about significant figures rules (including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing) is included in this bundle.
Identifying Significant Figures Maze
Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze
Adding and Subtracting Significant Figures Maze
Important Information
Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve at least 12 problems to find their way through the maze.
Distance learning?
Three Forms of Use Included
Lab Equipment Science Vocabulary & Comprehension Worksheets Special Ed Inclusion
By Alyssa Stamm
This Lab Equipment vocabulary and comprehension worksheet packet is perfect for giving your special education students access to age appropriate science curriculum that is differentiated to their level! This packet is meant for middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism.
If you are ready to include your students in mainstream curriculum, but don't know where or how to start, this is meant for you!
What's included?
- Vocabulary Word Sheet
- 9 Vocabulary Matching worksheets (Picture to picture, picture to word, word to definition)
- 9 Vocabulary Cloze Read worksheets (Picture supports, match the word, no modifications)
- 3 comprehension passages
- 3 comprehension worksheets (picture supports, no picture supports)
-1 True or False worksheet
-1 yes or no worksheet
- vocabulary/ answer cards for students who may answer through pointing, gesture, or eye gaze!
ALL students have the right to access curriculum with their peers in the mainstream setting!
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Science Biology Cell Parts & Functions Animal Cells Plant Cells Unit Special Ed
By Alyssa Stamm
This Biology Cell Parts and Functions (Animal and Plant Cells) vocabulary and comprehension worksheet packet is perfect for giving your special education students access to age appropriate science curriculum that is differentiated to their level! This packet is meant for middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism.
Topics Included:
Cell Parts
Animal Cells
Plant Cells
If you are ready to include your students in mainstream curriculum, but don't know where or how to start, this is meant for you!
What's included?
- Vocabulary Word Sheet
- 3 levels of Vocabulary Matching worksheets (Picture to picture, picture to word, word to definition)
- 3 levels of Vocabulary Cloze Read worksheets (Picture supports, match the word, no modifications)
-3 comprehension passages with picture supports
-2 levels of comprehension questions (picture supports, no picture supports)
-1 True or False worksheet
-1 yes or no worksheet
-3 levels of Animal and Plant Cell Label the Diagram
-1 Animal vs. Plant Cell Venn Diagram
- vocabulary/ answer cards for students who may answer through pointing, gesture, or eye gaze!
-Answer Key
ALL students have the right to access curriculum with their peers in the mainstream setting!
Your opinion is important to me! Please leave me a rating/ review so that I can create and enhance my products to meet the needs of your classroom! THANK YOU!
Digital Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) Nearpod Middle School Mini Labs
By Danielle Mortimore
These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!
This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.
Includes:
I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.
Activity summaries:
Science Olympiad Coach's Guide - Division B and C
By Danielle Mortimore
About to start a science olympiad team at your school? Are you taking over for an already established science olympiad team? This guide will help you stay organized and sane while sponsoring one of the best science school competitions out there! It includes the following sections...
Includes links to...
Coaching Science Olympiad is one of the most exhausting but rewarding academic extracurricular activities. You will see students grow and learn so much and see their love of science and STEM expand! This guide is for new coaches, either those starting their own Science Olympiad program or for those taking over existing programs. I was a Science Olympiad coach for 6 years and am sharing how I was able to stay organized and help students try their best and succeed!
Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) Mini Labs for Middle School
By Danielle Mortimore
These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!
This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.
Includes:
I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.
Activity summaries:
Survival Journal - 6th Grade Science End of Year Project
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a end of the year self-paced lesson for students to work on during those weird schedule days after testing? This lesson uses critical and creative thinking to create a story about surviving on a deserted island using what they have learned in science! It includes....
This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day.
Minimum materials are needed!
Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Our Planet | Video Worksheet and Answer Key PDF BUNDLE for Middle/High School
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching the Netflix Series: Our Planet? Great for sub plans or weird schedule days!
Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.
Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.
The product includes...
NGSS - Middle School
TN State Standards
Our Planet | Student Worksheet and Answer Key BUNDLE
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching the Netflix Series: Our Planet? Great for sub plans or weird schedule days!
Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.
Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.
The product includes...
NGSS - Middle School
TN State Standards
Halloween Creature Biome Graphs - Middle School Group Activity Worksheet Bundle
By Danielle Mortimore
Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This engaging and fun lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will analyze graphs and use context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.
This bundle includes...
Tennessee States Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Gr6/7 Climate Change - Five Perspectives (Video+Reading Materials+Lesson Ideas)
By Mark Holmes
Help your middle schoolers dive deep into the complexities of climate change with this engaging and thought-provoking resource!
"Climate Change: Five Perspectives" goes beyond basic facts, encouraging students to analyze diverse viewpoints and develop their critical thinking skills.
This comprehensive resource includes:
Five compelling letters, each written to the United: Each letter presents a unique perspective on climate change, written from the point of view of:
A companion AI video where the five letters are read aloud by their authors.
12 Engaging Assignments: Designed to spark critical thinking and enhance literacy skills, these activities encourage students to:
Alignment with Curriculum: This resource integrates with many Grade 6 literacy outcomes and climate change units. It was paritcularly aimed at the Alberta curriciulum.
Why This Resource Stands Out:
Spark meaningful conversations about climate change and empower your students to become informed, engaged global citizens!
Click here to purchase "Climate Change: Five Perspectives" and enhance your climate change unit today!