Less than $5 Homeschool Science Independent Work Packet

Ignite a Passion for Animals with Our Engaging Animals Matching PowerPoint Game

Set off on a thrilling journey with the "Animals Matching Game", a captivating PowerPoint game that transforms the wonders of the animal kingdom into a dynamic educational experience for children. This game skillfully merges the thrill of exploration with the delight of learning, enabling kids to match animals to their names, sounds, and habitats in an interactive safari-like adventure.

Benefits for Children:

Enhances Knowledge of Wildlife: Kids will explore a diverse range of animals, from well-known species to the more exotic, deepening their appreciation of our planet’s biodiversity.

Boosts Memory and Recognition Abilities: The game’s animal matching challenges are designed to hone memory, fine-tune attention to detail, and enhance pattern recognition skills.

Stimulates Curiosity about the Natural World: Unveiling unique animal traits and behaviors, this game nurtures a child’s curiosity and fascination with nature.

Interactive Educational Fun: Featuring vibrant animations and compelling gameplay, children stay actively involved, turning each challenge into a chance for discovery and learning.

Embark on the "Animals Matching Game" and watch as young explorers begin their own virtual safari, uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom with each successful match.

What’s included:

- 1 powerpoint match game

Format:
- ppt show (you’ll just have to double click on the file to play the game)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.) This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

2.) Once payment is complete, you get lifetime access to the product.

3.) For PERSONAL USE ONLY.

4.) Quality of the actual game effects will be dependent on the quality and available storage space of the devices used.

Delivery:

Due to the downloadable nature of this product, all sales are final.

There will be no refunds and no returns.

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Includes....

• Google slides to go through with students
• Chance cards to print out
• Pacing guide
• Teacher and student tips

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! 11x7 paper, lined, paper, the packet, and yarn!

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.

This product is only the slides. You will need the bundle to do this project.

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.1 - Analyze the properties and compare the sources of kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, electric potential, chemical, and thermal energy.
• 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
• 6.ESS2.5 - Analyze and interpret data from weather conditions, weather maps, satellites, and radar to predict probable local weather patterns and conditions.
• 6.ESS3.2 - Investigate and compare existing and developing technologies that will utilize renewable and alternative energy sources.

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-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
• MS-ESS2-5: Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Get excited for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this fun and NO PREP independent work packet! Your students will stay engaged while learning about the solar eclipse and enjoy doing these printable activities. Perfect for center work, early finishers, morning work, supplemental lessons, and more!

10 Pages Included

• Cover coloring page
• KWL
• word search
• write your own questions
• reading passage
• true or false questions
• finish the story prompt with writing paper
• lines of symmetry
• word work
• bubble map
• observation log

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This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about the 2024 Solar Eclipse.

This product on solar eclipses covers the following: Students will learn what a solar eclipse is, the three main eclipses that will be covered include - total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular eclipse and how they are different from one another, cosmic coincidences and how eclipses are unplanned, facts about the Sun and Moon and how the Sun is larger than the Moon and how it looks smaller when it is farther away, what happens to the sky during a solar eclipse, what should be worn during a solar eclipse - solar viewers, how it is never safe to look at the sun, how often solar eclipses happen, when the last total solar eclipse was in the United States, Europe, and Spain for comparison, a map that shows the last total solar eclipse that the United States experienced, and a map that shows where the total solar eclipse will cover on April 8th, 2024. A review that includes facts about the Sun, Moon, Earth, and planets is included in this product.

Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions, fill in the blank questions when provided with a key, multiple choice questions, and will label diagrams to ensure comprehension as they are learning about the types of eclipses and the planets.

At the end of this product, students will have the opportunity to draw a picture of a total solar eclipse and will label the sun, moon, and Earth.

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Enhance your students' understanding of the five senses with this comprehensive 10-page worksheet pack! Perfect for preschool and early elementary students, these interactive activities promote sensory exploration and literacy skills.

Included Activities:

1. Trace and Color: Students trace the word "senses" and color the corresponding picture.
2. Match It Up: Match the sense words to their respective pictures.
3. Connect the Dots: Draw lines connecting body parts to their associated senses.
4. Likes and Dislikes: Tick the senses they enjoy and cross out those they don’t.
5. Understanding Senses: A short explanation of the function of the five sense organs.
6. Sensory Lists: Write three things they can touch, taste, smell, see, and hear.
7. Fill in the Blanks: Complete sentences using the correct sense organs from a word bank.
8. Cut and Paste Activity: Match senses to images through a fun cut-and-paste task.
9. Creative Drawing: Use each sense to inspire drawings of items or experiences.

Climate Change Action: A Global Challenge - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the climate crisis with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Designed for middle school and high school students, this resource delves into the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to climate change.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that explores the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to climate change.
• Rigorous Questions: A variety of multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess student understanding and critical thinking skills.
• Real-World Connection: A case study on the Paris Agreement provides a tangible example of international cooperation in addressing climate change.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key is included for easy grading and feedback.
• Aligned with Common Core Standards: This resource aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, making it a valuable tool for classroom instruction.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to climate change.
• Students will evaluate the role of individuals, governments, and international organizations in addressing climate change.
• Students will analyze the importance of the Paris Agreement and other international climate agreements.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex environmental issues.

Recommended Courses and Standards:

• Science: Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science
• Social Studies: Geography, Environmental Studies
• English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Common Core Standards:

• ELA: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.10
• Science: CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.C.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.D.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.E.1
• Social Studies: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.3

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Get excited for Earth Day with this fun and NO PREP independent work packet! Perfect for center work, early finishers, morning work, supplemental lessons, and more! Your students will stay engaged while learning how we can protect our Earth while doing some fun challenges and learning through printable activities.

✨Earth Day Activity Packet & Drawing Challenge Bundle✨

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Oceans: Our Blue Planet - A Reading Comprehension Adventure

Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the world's oceans with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Designed for middle school and high school students, this resource delves into the vital role of oceans in supporting life on Earth, the threats they face, and the actions needed to protect them.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that explores the importance of oceans, the threats they face, and the actions needed to protect them.
• Rigorous Questions: A variety of multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess student understanding and critical thinking skills.
• Real-World Connection: A case study on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch provides a tangible example of marine pollution and its impacts.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key is included for easy grading and feedback.
• Aligned with Common Core Standards: This resource aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, making it a valuable tool for classroom instruction.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the importance of oceans for life on Earth and the challenges they face.
• Students will identify the main threats to marine ecosystems, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
• Students will analyze the consequences of human activities on oceans, such as habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and economic impacts.
• Students will evaluate the role of individuals, governments, and international organizations in protecting oceans.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex environmental issues.

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• Science: Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science
• Social Studies: Geography, Environmental Studies
• English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

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• Science: CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.C.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.D.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.E.1
• Social Studies: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.3

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• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
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Dive into a Watery World: A Hydrosphere & Biosphere Reading Comprehension (Sub Plan Ready!)

Embark on a Freshwater & Saltwater Adventure!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet dives into the vital connection between the hydrosphere (water) and the biosphere (life) on Earth. Students will explore how these systems interact to create a network of aquatic ecosystems teeming with life. The resource also delves into environmental challenges like water pollution and scarcity.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Critical Thinking Challenges: Thought-provoking questions and a real-world case study (The Great Pacific Garbage Patch) encourage analysis and discussion.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses environmental science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the hydrosphere, biosphere, and their interactions.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Earth Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interconnectedness between the hydrosphere and biosphere.
• Students will distinguish between marine and freshwater ecosystems.
• Students will analyze the causes and impacts of water pollution on aquatic environments.
• Students will evaluate the challenges of water scarcity and explore potential solutions.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-C2: Develop and use models to illustrate the interdependent relationships among organisms in a particular habitat. (Middle School)
• HS-ETS1-B1: Develop a model based on evidence to predict the impact of human activity on a natural system. (High School)

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
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Dive Deep into Our Watery World: Exploring the Hydrosphere

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of our planet's water system!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wondrous world of the hydrosphere, Earth's life-sustaining water layer. Students will discover the vital role water plays, explore the diverse water bodies that make it up, and unravel the fascinating process of the water cycle. A compelling case study (The Mississippi River Basin) ignites critical thinking about environmental challenges and conservation efforts.

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• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the hydrosphere, its components, and their roles in the water cycle.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Earth Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the hydrosphere and explain its importance for life on Earth.
• Students will differentiate between various water bodies like oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater, understanding their unique characteristics.
• Students will trace the continuous movement of water through the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
• Students will evaluate the environmental challenges facing water resources, using the Mississippi River Basin as a case study, and explore solutions for conservation.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS2-C: Middle School: Earth Systems - Construct an argument supported by evidence that the process of photosynthesis in green plants allows other organisms to survive (food chain).
• HS-ESS3-C: High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Bridging the Earth & Life: Unveiling Lithosphere & Biosphere Interactions (Sub Plan Ready!)

Uncover the Earth's Vital Dance!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet explores the fascinating relationship between the solid Earth (lithosphere) and the living world (biosphere). Students will delve into how these systems interact, influencing everything from soil formation to the impact of natural disasters. A real-world case study (The 2010 Haiti Earthquake) ignites critical thinking about environmental consequences.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Intriguing Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world events.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, biosphere, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Earth Science Classes
• Environmental Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interaction between the lithosphere and biosphere, including the role of soil formation.
• Students will distinguish between weathering and erosion, and identify factors influencing them.
• Students will analyze how natural disasters impact ecosystems, using a real-world example.
• Students will evaluate strategies to mitigate the environmental effects of human activities (e.g., deforestation).

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (Middle/High School)
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences. (High School)

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
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Unveiling Our Thriving Planet: A Deep Dive into the Biosphere

Embark on a captivating exploration of our vibrant planet!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wonders of the biosphere, Earth's life-sustaining zone. Students will discover the importance of biodiversity, explore the intricate web of ecosystems, and unravel the fascinating flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles. A compelling case study (The Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact and conservation efforts.
Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, its components, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the biosphere and explain its importance for life.
• Students will differentiate between biodiversity and ecosystems, understanding their roles in maintaining a healthy planet.
• Students will analyze the flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles, recognizing their interconnectedness.
• Students will evaluate the impact of human activities on the biosphere and explore strategies for conservation, using the Amazon Rainforest as a case study.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

Crack the Code of Life! The Genetic Code: Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis (MS/HS Biology)

Unveil the mysteries of inheritance with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet on nucleic acids and protein synthesis.
Students will embark on a journey to understand:

• The critical role of DNA & RNA in storing and transmitting genetic information.
• The building blocks of nucleic acids: nucleotides and their components.
• The fascinating concept of the genetic code and how it translates instructions for building proteins.
• The central dogma of molecular biology: the flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein.
• A real-world example: how mutations in the CFTR gene cause cystic fibrosis.

Packed with Learning:

• Informative Text: Breaks down complex topics into clear language.
• Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank & Short Answer prompts: Reinforce understanding at various levels.
• Answer Key: Ensures efficient grading and self-assessment.

Perfect for:

• Middle & High School Biology lessons
• Supplementing heredity and protein synthesis units
• Independent practice or sub plans
• Boosting reading comprehension in science

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the functions of DNA and RNA in living organisms.
• Describe the structure of nucleotides and the differences between DNA and RNA.
• Decipher the concept of the genetic code and its role in protein synthesis.
• Understand the central dogma of molecular biology.
• Analyze the impact of genetic mutations on protein function, using cystic fibrosis as an example.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-1: From molecules to organisms: Students can construct an argument that demonstrates the role of cellular functions in living organisms.
• HS-LS1-4: From molecules to organisms: Students can use a model to illustrate the role of cellular functions in carrying out the processes of life, including protein synthesis.

More Than a Worksheet!

• Encourages critical thinking and scientific exploration.
• Provides a solid foundation for understanding protein function and genetic disorders.
• Can be easily integrated into various lesson plans.

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