Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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From pacemakers to organ systems. From asthma to allergies to vaping. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions.
This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Templates
10 - 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
10 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 - 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
10 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
Science Article
10 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
10 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
10 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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From pacemakers to organ systems. From asthma to allergies to vaping. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions.
This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
10 - 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
10 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 - 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
10 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist
Be sure to follow my:
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Studying the mouth and teeth is fascinating and crucial due to their essential roles in health and well-being. Integral to digestion and speech, they impact nutrition and communication. Research spans dentistry and microbiology, offering insights into preventing and treating dental diseases, the link between oral and systemic health, and the oral microbiome’s role. Understanding oral health enhances disease prevention, treatment, and quality of life through improved health practices and dental care innovations. Let’s engage with an excellent teaching resource on that topic!
The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Template
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist
Be sure to follow my:
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Studying and learning about hair is important for middle and high school students because it connects science with everyday life—helping them understand how hair grows, what keeps it healthy, and why it varies among individuals. By exploring the biological functions and cultural significance of hair, students can appreciate the importance of proper grooming and develop healthier habits. This hair knowledge can also spark curiosity about careers in fields like dermatology, cosmetology, and biomedical research. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource!
This hair article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about hair. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this hair article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS HAIR ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS HAIR ARTICLE:
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THIS HAIR ARTICLE? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
Studying and learning about nutrition is important for middle and high school students because it equips them with the knowledge to make healthy eating choices that support growth, development, and overall well-being. By understanding how different nutrients affect the body, students can develop lifelong habits that help prevent obesity, chronic diseases, and energy imbalances. This nutrition awareness can also spark interest in careers related to health, dietetics, and food science, further inspiring them to make a positive impact on their communities. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource!
This nutrition article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about nutrition. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this nutrition article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS NUTRITION ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS NUTRITION ARTICLE:
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THIS NUTRITION ARTICLE? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
Studying and learning about sleep is essential for middle and high school students because quality rest profoundly impacts their physical health, mental well-being, and academic performance. By understanding how sleep supports brain function, energy levels, and emotional balance, students can make informed choices about their sleep habits. This sleep knowledge not only encourages healthier lifestyles but also promotes better concentration, memory, and overall success in school and beyond. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource!
This sleep article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about sleep. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this sleep article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS SLEEP ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SLEEP ARTICLE:
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THIS SLEEP ARTICLE? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
This set of 10 science articles on nutrition, sleep and cancer covers a great amount of excellent health / medicine science topics. It also covers bones, tendons & ligaments and hair plus even more. These science articles help teach science literacy and more importantly health / medicine literacy.
These 10 health / medicine science articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about earth science and scientific vocabulary. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
For many educational standards, a base level of content knowledge is needed around the relevant topics, these health / medicine science article covers that foundational knowledge for the standards: NGSS: MS-LS1-3, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS3-1.
THESE HEALTH / MEDICINE SCIENCE ARTICLES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THESE HEALTH / MEDICINE SCIENCE ARTICLES:
10 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
10 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
10 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
10 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
10 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc / Google Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THESE HEALTH / MEDICINE SCIENCE ARTICLES? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
Imagine handing your class a vibrant, ready-to-go mouth-and-teeth science bundle that does the heavy lifting for you: it starts with an engaging reading-comprehension passage (paired with informative questions) that hits literacy standards while sneaking in core biology, then pivots to a plug-and-play research-project template that turns every student into a mini-scientist investigating topics from fluoride chemistry to the microbiome; layer in a critical-thinking framework that walks them through claim-evidence-reasoning so they can separate solid science from dental folklore; and finish with two crowd-pleasing activities - one set of 10 strange-but-true facts that make jaws drop (did you know enamel can survive a house fire?) and a fast-paced Two Truths and a Lie game that doubles as an instant formative check.
So… The result? Higher engagement, seamless cross-curricular coverage (ELA, STEM, and health), authentic research practice, and students who leave your room not just knowing what a cavity is but why everyday habits matter - sparking lifelong oral-health awareness while you effortlessly meet standards and look like a curriculum rock star. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This is a focus unit, the idea is to tackle this topic - mouth and teeth science - in a short. sharp and effective focus which I am calling a focus unit. Since the topic is not big enough to warrant a full unit dedicated to it.
This mouth & teeth research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about mouth & teeth. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this mouth & teeth research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
This mouth & teeth research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The set of resources are some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The mouth & teeth science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a mouth & teeth article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
THESE RESOURCES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesize knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
To increase engagement & curiosity
A daily opening fact
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students in an unusual manner
Get students to act as a group of science detectives (No Google though!)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Mouth & Teeth Science Research Project Template
7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Mouth & Teeth Science Article
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Mouth & Teeth Strange But True Facts / 2 Truths & a Lie:
5 Slide Digital manipulable Google Slides Version for student use on 2 Truths and a lie activity (with 10 facts & 5 lies)
12 Slide Visual Presentation Google Slides Version for presenting 10 Strange But True Facts
6 page PDF print version with answers, mix and match 2 truths and a lie version, color strange but true version
Mouth & Teeth Critical Thinking Framework:
4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about mouth & teeth science
3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into mouth & teeth science
2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into mouth & teeth science
1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into mouth & teeth science
3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Combining a science reading passage with questions, a research project template (webquest), and a critical thinking framework with 4 levels of supportive scaffold creates a multifaceted learning bundle that significantly benefits students studying mouth & teeth. The reading passage provides a solid base of fundamental concepts and vocabulary, prompting students to actively engage with the material through targeted questions that enhance comprehension and retention. The mouth & teeth research project template guides learners in exploring real-world applications and current data related to mouth & teeth, fostering independent inquiry and practical understanding of how our teeth can be cleaned or decay from bacteria over time. Finally, the structured mouth & teeth critical thinking framework gradually builds students’ analytical and evaluative skills, offering step-by-step support that transforms basic knowledge into deeper insights. Together, these three resources empower students to make connections between scientific theory and everyday health and hygiene related science, promoting a more robust and lasting grasp of how mouth & teeth relate to our body and hygiene. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This mouth & teeth research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about mouth & teeth. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this mouth & teeth research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
This mouth & teeth research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The set of resources are some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The mouth & teeth science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a mouth & teeth article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
THESE RESOURCES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Mouth & Teeth Science Research Project Template
7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Mouth & Teeth Science Article
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS MOUTH & TEETH CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:
4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about mouth & teeth
3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into mouth & teeth
2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into mouth & teeth
1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into mouth & teeth
3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
These health / medicine articles are those that are particularly useful for physical education classes (such as gym class). These topics include sleep, tendons & ligaments, nutrition, muscles and concussion all as examples of key topics. Sports and health is related to learning about resuscitation, sugar, hydration and more in this reading passages with questions bundle.
These physical education related articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about physical education related topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these physical education related articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THESE PHYSICAL EDUCATION RELATED ARTICLES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THESE PHYSICAL EDUCATION RELATED ARTICLES:
12 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
12 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
12 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
12 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
12 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
12 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THESE PHYSICAL EDUCATION ARTICLES? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
From vaping to mouth and teeth, from hydration to alcohol and sugar all these topics are covered and explored in this bundle. It covers many different aspects of personal health and a bit of hygiene as well. Helping students learn a great deal about health and medicine. Great for pastoral care sessions and generally teaching your teenage students and various topics that may influence their lives and their personal health. Now UPDATED to include the topics of sleep, nutrition and hair as topics that are important and useful for middle / high school students to learn more about.
These 11 personal health articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about personal health topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these personal health articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THESE PERSONAL HEALTH ARTICLES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THESE PERSONAL HEALTH ARTICLES:
11 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
11 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
11 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
11 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
11 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
11 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THESE PERSONAL HEALTH ARTICLES? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
Body parts focus for this bundle is a great one to look into critical body components. This bundle looks into hair, muscles, tendons & ligaments. Going over bones, blood, mouth & teeth which are all great topics to teach to middle / high school science students. Also for physical education as well. It gives great engagement to learn about our own bodies which are important and interesting for young people to look into.
These body parts articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about body parts topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these body parts articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THESE BODY PARTS ARTICLES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THESE BODY PARTS ARTICLES:
7 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
7 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
7 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
7 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
7 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
WANT MORE AMAZING ARTICLES LIKE THESE BODY PARTS ARTICLES? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
From hydration to the immune system. From blood to blood pressure to blood types. Even including alcohol to sugar to vaccines. This bundle is great to teach your health / medicine / physical education class through some intriguing topics and drives clear structure when getting students to do research. It is a big and useful bundle including organ transplants, vaping, mouth & teeth and aspirin related research project templates all included. Giving them some really important topics to consider such as resuscitation and general anesthesia which are challenging to engage with, but crucial in our modern world with improving medicine and sometimes urgent medical situations occurring.
With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
These health / medicine research project templates (webquests) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resources that can help your students learn all about health / medical topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these medical / health related research project templates (webquests) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. They gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
These health / medicine research project templates include:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Health / Medicine Science Research Project Template
20 - 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
20 - 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
20 - 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
20 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
20 - 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
20 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
From vaping to mouth and teeth, from hydration to alcohol and sugar all these topics are covered and explored in this bundle. It covers many different aspects of personal health and a bit of hygiene as well. Helping students learn a great deal about health and medicine. Great for pastoral care sessions and generally teaching your teenage students and various topics that may influence their lives and their personal health. This bundle is great to teach your health / medicine / physical education class through some intriguing topics and drives clear structure when getting students to do research. Giving them great topics to consider which are challenging to engage with, but crucial in our modern world with improving medicine and sometimes urgent medical situations occurring.
With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
These personal health related research project templates (webquests) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resources that can help your students learn all about personal health related topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these personal health related research project templates (webquests) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. They gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
These personal health related research project templates include:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Personal Health Related Science Research Project Template
8 - 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
8 - 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
8 - 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
From vaping to mouth and teeth, from hydration to alcohol and sugar all these topics are covered and explored in this bundle. It covers many different aspects of personal health and a bit of hygiene as well. Helping students learn a great deal about health and medicine. Great for pastoral care sessions and generally teaching your teenage students and various topics that may influence their lives and their personal health. Since this is the reading passages and research bundle, then you can start students with support and learning in the reading passages and then support them to move forward with the research project templates.
These personal health related research project templates (webquests) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resources that can help your students learn all about personal health related topics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In these personal health related research project templates (webquests) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. They gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
These personal health related research project templates include:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
These personal health related science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a personal health related article set with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Personal Health Related Science Research Project Templates
8 - 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
8 - 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
8 - 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
8 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Personal Health Related Science Articles
8 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
8 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
8 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
8 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
8 - 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers
8 - 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
The skeletal system anchors movement, shields organs, stores minerals, and drives growth, facts that help teens connect nutrition, posture, and injury prevention to everyday choices. A streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry - students could consider investigating fracture healing, modeling osteoporosis risk, or analyzing sports-related bone injuries - while a clear rubric sets expectations for source credibility, potential data analysis, and presentation quality. Together, the questions, template, and rubric move learners smoothly from core knowledge to hands on investigation, sharpening scientific literacy and promoting lifelong skeletal health awareness. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This skeletal system science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of the skeletal system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this skeletal system science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE:
7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Studying the skeletal system shows teens how bones enable movement, protect organs, and store minerals, linking diet, exercise, and injury prevention to everyday choices. A concise science reading passage with comprehension questions lays down these essentials and sharpens literacy by asking students to critical knowledge questions and debunk myths about calcium and growth. Building on that shared baseline, a streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry while a clear rubric details expectations for credible sources, sound analysis, and polished presentation. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric turn foundational knowledge into active, evidence-based learning and lifelong skeletal health awareness. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This skeletal system research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the skeletal system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this skeletal system research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
This skeletal system research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The skeletal system science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a skeletal system article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Skeletal System Science Research Project Template
7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Skeletal System Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Combining a science reading passage with questions, a research project template (webquest), and a critical thinking framework with 4 levels of supportive scaffold creates a multifaceted learning bundle that significantly benefits students studying the skeleton. The reading passage provides a solid base of fundamental concepts and vocabulary, prompting students to actively engage with the material through targeted questions that enhance comprehension and retention. The skeletal system research project template guides learners in exploring real-world applications and current data related to the skeleton, fostering independent inquiry and practical understanding of how our skeleton can be maintained and supported over time. Finally, the structured skeleton critical thinking framework gradually builds students’ analytical and evaluative skills, offering step-by-step support that transforms basic knowledge into deeper insights. Together, these three resources empower students to make connections between scientific theory and everyday human body related science, promoting a more robust and lasting grasp of how their body works and how the support structure relates to our body and hygiene. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This skeleton research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the skeletal system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this skeleton research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
This skeleton research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The set of resources are some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The skeletal system science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a skeleton article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
THESE RESOURCES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Skeleton Science Research Project Template
7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Skeletal System Science Article
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:
4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about skeletal system
3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into the skeleton
2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into the skeletal system
1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into the skeleton
3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Imagine handing your class a vibrant, ready-to-go skeleton science bundle that does the heavy lifting for you: it starts with an engaging reading-comprehension passage (paired with informative questions) that hits literacy standards while sneaking in core biology, then pivots to a plug-and-play research-project template that turns every student into a mini-scientist investigating topics from bone breaks to bone structure; layer in a critical-thinking framework that walks them through claim-evidence-reasoning so they can separate solid science from skeletal system myths; and finish with two crowd-pleasing activities - one set of 10 strange-but-true facts that make jaws drop (a shin bone in theory could support a literal ton of weight) and a fast-paced Two Truths and a Lie game that doubles as an instant formative check.
So… The result? Higher engagement, seamless cross-curricular coverage (ELA, STEM, and health), authentic research practice, and students who leave your room not just knowing what a bone fracture is but why how it happens and how it heals matter—sparking lifelong skeleton awareness while you effortlessly meet standards and look like a curriculum rock star. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This is a focus unit, the idea is to tackle this topic - skeletal system science - in a short, sharp and effective focus which I am calling a focus unit. Since the topic is not big enough to warrant a full unit dedicated to it only.
This skeleton research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the skeleton. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this skeleton research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
This skeleton research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The set of resources are some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The skeleton science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a skeleton article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
THESE RESOURCES CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesize knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
To increase engagement & curiosity
A daily opening fact
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students in an unusual manner
Get students to act as a group of science detectives (No Google though!)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Skeleton Science Research Project Template
7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form
Skeleton Science Article
3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
Musculoskeletal System Strange But True Facts / 2 Truths & a Lie:
5 Slide Digital manipulable Google Slides Version for student use on 2 Truths and a lie activity (with 10 facts & 5 lies)
12 Slide Visual Presentation Google Slides Version for presenting 10 Strange But True Facts
6 page PDF print version with answers, mix and match 2 truths and a lie version, color strange but true version
Skeletal System Critical Thinking Framework:
4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about the skeleton
3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into the skeleton
2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into the skeleton
1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into the skeleton
3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom
Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.