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.
The Earth we stand on has a lot to teach us, as do the rocks we stand upon and bump into everyday. From tectonic plates, to dinosaur fossils, to soil formation, even to volcanoes. The rocking Earth can teach us a lot, so let’s teach students a lot with this bundle.
This set of 10 science articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a set of articles 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 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:
10 sets of 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
10 sets of 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 sets of 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
10 sets of 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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Studying Earth’s history through fossils, continental drift, and ancient life is crucial as it reveals the evolution of life and changes in Earth’s surface over time. Fossils offer insights into past ecosystems and species development, while continental drift explains landmass shifts and their effects on climate and biodiversity. This understanding helps reconstruct past environments, track evolution, and address current and future environmental challenges. 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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Learning about Antarctica - the coldest desert on Earth - is a fantastic choice for middle and high school students because it opens up a world of interdisciplinary discovery. This icy continent not only challenges our ideas of what a desert is, but it also serves as a natural laboratory for understanding climate change, extreme weather, and unique ecosystems. By studying Antarctica, students explore the cutting edge of scientific research, from ice core analysis that reveals Earth’s climatic history to the fascinating adaptations of its resilient wildlife. This exploration of the coldest desert helps connect global environmental processes to local actions, inspiring future scientists and informed citizens alike. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This coldest desert research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the coldest desert. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this coldest desert 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 coldest desert 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 coldest desert science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a coldest desert 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:
The Coldest Desert 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
The Coldest Desert 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.
Learning about growing deserts is an excellent study choice for middle and high school students because it offers a window into critical global challenges such as climate change, human land use, and environmental sustainability. Learning about growing deserts not only connects subjects like geography, ecology, and environmental science, but it also highlights the real-world impacts of deforestation, overgrazing, and water mismanagement. By exploring how deserts expand and the factors that drive this change, students gain valuable insights into both natural processes and human influence on the planet. This interdisciplinary study - desertification - fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing young minds to understand and address complex environmental issues in the future. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This growing deserts research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about growing deserts. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this growing deserts 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 growing deserts 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 desertification science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a growing deserts 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:
Growing Deserts 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
Growing Deserts 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.
Learning about stalactites and stalagmites is a captivating choice for middle and high school students because it combines geology, chemistry, and environmental science in a visually striking context. Stalactites and stalagmites formations offer a hands-on way to explore slow geological processes and how tiny drops of mineral-rich water can shape entire cave ecosystems over long periods. In studying them, students gain insight into Earth’s history, appreciate the fragile balance of underground habitats, and develop a sense of stewardship for natural wonders. This interdisciplinary topic of stalactites and stalagmites fuels curiosity, critical thinking, and awareness of how even small actions in nature can have large, lasting effects. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This stalactites and stalagmites research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about stalactites and stalagmites. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this stalactites and stalagmites 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 stalactites and stalagmites 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 stalactites and stalagmites science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a stalactites and stalagmites 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:
Stalactites and Stalagmites 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
Stalactites and Stalagmites 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.
Studying dinosaur fossils is a fantastic choice for middle and high school students because it brings together biology, geology, and history in an exciting way that captures the imagination. By examining these dinosaur fossils, these ancient remains, students learn how creatures lived and evolved millions of years ago, gaining insights into Earth’s changing climates and environments. This interdisciplinary topic of dinosaur fossils builds critical thinking, encourages scientific curiosity, and helps students develop an appreciation for the deep story of life on our planet. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This dinosaur fossils research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about dinosaur fossils. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this dinosaur fossils 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 dinosaur fossils 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 dinosaur fossils science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a dinosaur fossils 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:
Dinosaur Fossils 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
Dinosaur Fossils 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.
Learning about soil formation is important for middle and high school science students because it reveals the dynamic processes that create the foundation for terrestrial ecosystems. Understanding how soil forms—from the weathering of rocks to the accumulation of organic matter—helps students appreciate its crucial role in supporting plant life, regulating water flow, and sustaining biodiversity. This soil formation knowledge not only deepens their grasp of earth science principles but also underscores the significance of soil conservation and sustainable agricultural practices, linking classroom learning to real-world environmental challenges. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This soil formation science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about soil formation. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this soil formation science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS SOIL FORMATION 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 SOIL FORMATION 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
Now also including some suggested links to support learning for students and additional teaching materials for teachers
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.
Studying hydrogeology is an excellent choice for middle and high school students because it connects earth science, chemistry, and environmental studies in an engaging way. Groundwater systems play a critical role in supplying fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and industry, yet often go unseen beneath our feet. By learning how water moves through rocks and soil, students gain insight into broader topics like the water cycle, pollution, and sustainable resource management. Learning about hydrogeology deepens their understanding of human impacts on the environment and equips them with the knowledge to tackle real-world challenges facing our planet. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This hydrogeology science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about hydrogeology. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this hydrogeology science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS HYDROGEOLOGY 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 HYDROGEOLOGY 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
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.
Learning about Earth’s core is essential for middle and high school science students because it helps explain many of the dynamic processes that shape our planet. Earth’s core’s composition and behavior drive the magnetic field that protects us from harmful solar radiation and influences phenomena like plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. By exploring the Earth’s core, students gain a deeper understanding of how Earth’s interior functions, fostering critical thinking and a broader appreciation for the natural forces that impact our everyday lives. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This Earth’s core science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about Earth’s core. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this Earth’s core science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.
THIS EARTH’S CORE 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 EARTH’S CORE 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
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.