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8th grade earth sciences homework
Worksheet: Plate Tectonics Study Guide, Practice, and Review
This worksheet helps student's understanding of plate tectonics and how plates interact with one another at their boundaries. Students will use the front of the worksheet as a reading selection and study guide and on the back is a practice to test their understanding. Key included!A larger version of the worksheet's map is also included!Recently Added (2/6/21):Plate Tectonics Review! This could be used as a practice to check for understanding, a review before a test, or even for sub plans! This
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Bundle: Ultimate Earth Science Bundle
Climate Change Worksheet Global Warming Graphs NGSS MS-ESS3-5 HS-ESS3-5
Critical thinking required! Students analyze and compare 6 graphs related to climate change and complete a Claims-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) grid. ⭐Get this activity at a steep discount in our Climate Change Activities Bundle!For a more involved activity where STUDENTS MAKE CLIMATE GRAPHS, CLICK HERE. In this activity, students will:Analyze 6 graphs related to climate change.Answer questions pertaining to the information in the graphs, including making correlations between graphs.Complete a Clai
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Inside the Earth: 3D Earth Structure Model Exploring the Layers
A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. Includes samples of student work to see concept and ideas, images are not answer keys.Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activities.Model explores the layers of the EARTH and it's components. Finished size is 7 inch in diamete
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil
Evidence of Seafloor Spreading Activity Middle School Plate Tectonics
Nails home EVIDENCE that the seafloor near the mid-Atlantic ridge is newer than the seafloor near the continents. ⭐ Get this activity at a discount in our Plate Tectonics ACTIVITIES BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:Color-code a diagram of the seafloor and mid-Atlantic ridge based on the age of the rock.Measure how far each "band" of seafloor is from the ridge. Graph the relationship between the age of the seafloor rock and the distance from the mid-Atlantic ridge. Answer follow-up quest
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities
Topographic Maps Practice Sheets Set
This set includes 4 practice sheets containing 66 questions over 12 different topographic maps! There are two full page independent practice sheets and two half page review sheets that can easily be used as bellringers or quick reviews. Delivered as Word documents, these sheets can be fully edited to your personal specifications! The high level questioning has been modeled on STAAR released questions, and this is a great way for your students to show mastery of their topographic map skills or
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7th - 9th
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Rock Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Plate Tectonics Activity: Reading Tectonic Maps Worksheets
Reading Plate Tectonics Maps: This resource was created to help middle school students gain confidence and comfort in reading and dissecting plate tectonic maps. There are three separate maps with questions. Each handout has an answer key. With each map, students are asked to count the number of plates, find plates, decipher direction, speed, or identify land features created by tectonic movement. Use these for classwork, homework, or leave with a sub. This is a print-and-go resource. Please see
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle: Worksheets - Notes - Activities
Topographic Maps Google Slides
This activity is aligned with science TEKS 8.9 C. This is a great beginning activity to get students familiar with using a topographic map. There are a total of 7 activities for the students to work on to get students familiar with reading contour lines, finding difference in elevation and types of slope on a topographic map.Activity 1: Students will watch a video over topographic maps and what they represent.Activity 2: Students will work on vocabulary, so they are prepared for the other activi
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Earth and Space Bundle
NGSS Weather Worksheet Review with Weather Maps Middle School
4 CONTENT-DENSE PAGES - 42 question standards-based weather worksheet for homework, test prep, or class review! This worksheet includes weather maps to analyze, prior standardized test questions from various tests, and multiple-choice questions that require a bit more analysis than a typical matching or vocabulary worksheet. Covers NGSS MS-ESS2-5. ⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Topics covered include:Reading a weather mapCold/warm frontsAir pressureWea
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4
Convection Currents - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Compositional Layers of the Earth
Teach your middle school science students all about the compositional layers of the Earth. Your students will learn about how scientists organize the layers of the Earth according to their chemical compositions. The four compositional layers of the Earth include the crust, the mantle, and the core. This reading passage also separates the core into the inner and outer cores.You get a .pdf with all of the teacher and student pages, and I have just added a link to a digital version of the student p
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-1
History of Earth's Life Rock Strata Law of Superposition Worksheet
This middle school level worksheet reviews the law of superposition and fossils in rock strata. Related Standard: NGSS MS-LS4-1 and ESS1-4⭐ Get this at a discount in our Geologic Time Bundle!⭐This worksheet includes 12 multiple choice and short answer questions. It covers the basics of the law of superposition and that relative ages of rock and fossils can be determined this way. This worksheet does not include the analysis of outcrops, intrusions, erosion, or unconformities that can occur i
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4
SAVE MORE THAN 35% OFF LIST PRICES! Review and reinforce middle school NGSS weather concepts.Included Worksheets:Weather Review Weather InstrumentsWeather Fronts/MapsRelative HumidityIndividual Descriptions:Weather Review: 4 CONTENT-DENSE PAGES - 42 question standards-based weather worksheet for homework, test prep, or class review! This worksheet includes weather maps to analyze, prior standardized test questions from various tests, and multiple-choice questions that require a bit more analys
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Weather Fronts Weather Maps Worksheet Middle School MS-ESS2-5
Give students extra practice with this weather map activity! This worksheet includes two parts:Part One - Students look at a weather map and answer questions about the weather fronts shown on it. Part Two - Students follow directions to create their own weather map. Included Terms: warm front, cold front, occluded front, stationary front, high pressure area, low pressure area⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Teacher Notes:INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note t
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4
Plate Tectonics Activity Convection in the Mantle Worksheet Diagram Coloring
Reinforce your convection lesson with this convection activity!⭐ Get this activity at a discount in our Plate Tectonics ACTIVITIES BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:COLOR a diagram of convection in the mantle based on instructions in the document.ANSWER analysis questions about the diagram. Students will be asked about rising/sinking magma, subduction, the location of the mid-ocean ridge, etc.⭐⭐⭐Click here to get 5 FREE EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE lessons!⭐⭐⭐
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities
Earth/Environmental Science Activity: Surface Ocean Currents
In this activity, students will work with a map of global ocean surface currents to analyze patterns in their movements. They will discuss how they work and how these currents affect regional and global climate. Files are in .docx and .pdf format and include an answer key. When I use this in my class, I print this activity on 11x17 paper, blowing the map up to 130%.
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8th - 12th
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Weather Instruments Worksheet Weather Tools Middle School PRINT and GOOGLE
Includes print and Google versions! This weather activity supports NGSS MS-ESS2-5. The worksheet has two sections:Part One: Identify the name and the function of weather tools by looking at their image. Part Two: Students read quick real-world scenarios and decide which weather instrument would be used in that situation. ⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Included Instruments: anemometer, barometer, windsock, hygrometer, thermometer, rain gauge, weather
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (BUNDLE of All 8 Episodes)
The docuseries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, follows Efron and Darin Olien around the world as they examine eco-friendly and sustainable ways to live and help our Earth. Olien, a wellness expert, also focuses on ways we can improve our own health. This bundle includes all eight episodes from the series, but you are welcome to only purchase one or a few of the episodes if you are not interested in the bundle. You may see a preview for each lesson by clicking on the individual previews above.Th
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7th - 12th
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Simple Topographic and Contour Maps Worksheet Mount St. Helens
Earth's Changing Surface: Practice reading contour maps with a REAL LIFE volcano example! Supports NGSS Earth Science MS-ESS3-2 and MS-ESS2-2.In this activity, students are given a topographic map of Mt. St. Helens BEFORE and AFTER it erupted. Students analyze the maps for contour intervals, elevation, and how the volcano changed the topography of the mountain.This document has some companion resources:Mt. St. Helens Reading and QuestionsTopographic Maps Practice Contour Maps QuizTeacher Note
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
The pH Scale - Acids and Bases
The worksheet gives a visual diagram of the pH Scale and 15 questions based on the scale. Students are required to answer literal questions, make comparisons and draw inferences. It is great to use as a follow up to a class discussion, classwork or to assign for homework.
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5th - 8th
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Phases of the Moon Foldable
Phases of the Moon Foldable - this foldable has several versions that allows for the teacher to differentiate instruction. Please see the "preview" to see what you will receive. You will need a paper fastener to create the rotational foldable.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Soil Layers Model: Diggin' Deep in the Soil - 3D Paper Foldable
A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. Please view the preview to see full activity and the option for differentiation on model construction (guided panels with horizon component images vs fully student designed panels). Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activitie
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil
Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil
A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. These models are focused on the layers of the earth and the inside aspects of the earth, soil, and volcanoesWhen buying this bundle you are saving 20% on EACH of the 3 activities included. 3D Models included in this bundle:Earth's Layers - explores the layers of the earth and it's components.Volca
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6th - 9th
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Earth's Tilt Seasons Worksheet Diagram Analysis Middle School
Have students analyze a diagram of Earth's orbit to demonstrate their understanding of seasons. Each question requires students to analyze the diagram for:Earth's tilted axisSeasonsEarth's movements and motions in spaceRotation versus revolution Equinoxes and solsticesThe concentration of light hitting Earth⭐Get this worksheet at a discount in our SEASONS WORKSHEET BUNDLE!Teacher Notes:Covers NGSS MS-ESS1-1INCLUDES ANSWER KEY Please note: This resource is NOT editable.SAVE $$ with our SEASONS W
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Reason for the Seasons Worksheet Bundle NGSS MS-ESS1-1
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