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Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Blood Pressure | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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Blood Pressure | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Grasping blood pressure - what systolic and diastolic numbers signal, how diet, stress, and exercise influence them, and why unchecked hypertension silently drives heart disease - gives middle and high schoolers a practical stake in their own cardiovascular health. A focused science reading passage with comprehension questions supplies a shared knowledge base and hones critical-reading skills by challenging students to interpret graphs and debunk myths. Building on that foundation, a streamlined research-project template guides them through hands-on inquiry - measuring peer or family readings (with consent), correlating results with lifestyle variables, and comparing them to public-health data - while a clear rubric spells out expectations for ethical data collection, potential analysis, and communication. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric form a cohesive pathway from fundamental understanding to active investigation, boosting scientific literacy and empowering teens to make heart-smart choices. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This blood pressure research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about blood pressure. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this blood pressure 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 blood pressure 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 blood pressure science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an blood pressure 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: Blood Pressure 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 Blood Pressure 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.
The Immune System Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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The Immune System Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Knowing how the immune system detects, attacks, and remembers pathogens links classroom biology to real-world issues like vaccines, allergies, and emerging diseases, giving teens a solid basis for informed health choices. A concise science reading passage with comprehension questions first builds a shared factual foundation and sharpens critical-reading skills. From that springboard, a streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry while an accompanying rubric makes expectations for evidence quality, data analysis, and communication explicit. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric form a clear path from foundational understanding to investigation, boosting scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This immune system research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the immune system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this immune 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 immune 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 immune system science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a immune 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: Immune 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 Immune 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.
Skeletal System | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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Skeletal System | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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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.
General Anesthesia | Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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General Anesthesia | Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Introducing middle and high school students to the fundamentals of general anesthesia - how it induces reversible unconsciousness, the physiological systems it affects, and the safety protocols that protect patients - demystifies a procedure many will encounter and opens windows into pharmacology, neuroscience, and surgical care. Pairing this content with a science reading passage and targeted comprehension questions lets students first build a common knowledge base and practice critical reading skills aligned with standardized assessments; it levels the playing field for diverse learners and primes them with vocabulary, concepts, and context before they investigate further. A subsequent research-project template, scaffolded around phases such as background science, historical milestones, risk-benefit analysis, and ethical considerations, turns that passive reading into active inquiry, while a transparent rubric clarifies criteria for evidence quality, data interpretation, and communication. Together, the reading passage, guided project, and rubric create a cohesive learning arc that strengthens literacy, critical-thinking, and collaboration skills. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This general anesthesia research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about general anesthesia. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this general anesthesia 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 general anesthesia 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 general anesthesia science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an general anesthesia 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: General Anesthesia 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 General Anesthesia 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.
The Skeleton | Reading + Research + Critical Thinking Framework Bundle | Health
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The Skeleton | Reading + Research + Critical Thinking Framework Bundle | Health

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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.
Musculoskeletal System Strange But True Facts + 2 Truths & a Lie 2 Activity Set
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Learning about the musculoskeletal system with Two Truths and a Lie and 10 Strange Facts can spark curiosity and engagement for middle and high school students because it transforms dry concepts into active exploration. Students become detectives, applying critical thinking to spot misconceptions in the lie while reinforcing real-world facts about processes like bone formation, repair and muscles / tendons. Meanwhile, short, fascinating trivia points provide memorable snapshots that make the unusual importance of avoiding fractures and sprains feel more concrete and relatable. By blending a bit of competition, intrigue, and surprising science, these two teaching resources can motivate students to ask deeper questions and discover how complex such a many component, but absolutely critical part of our body can be. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource that makes a flexible addition to any lesson plan! This musculoskeletal system 2 activity set provides a truly engaging set of ways to engage students. This resource can help your students spark learning about the musculoskeletal system. For digital, you can provide a visual strange facts version and a digital / print find the lie version of the 2 truths and a lie activity. Ideal for reviewing or opening content for this topic, collaborative work, or independent work, it helps reinforce key topics while using an unusual angle for educating on the musculoskeletal system. This ready-to-use resource is perfect for last-minute lesson plans, sub plans, or as an easy extension activity to get students looking at this part of our body in a different kind of way. THIS MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students 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 IN THIS MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE: 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. These versions have effectively 10 strange but true facts & 10 DIFFERENT facts and 5 lies for the 2 truths and a lie activity. In total 20 facts on mouth & teeth & 5 lies in this resource, presented in different and useful methods for teaching and engagement.
The Skeleton | Focus Unit Bundle | 4 Activity Set | Health | Physical Education
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The Skeleton | Focus Unit Bundle | 4 Activity Set | Health | Physical Education

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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.