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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.
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Earth Cycles | Strange But True Facts + 2 Truths & a Lie 2 Activity Set Science
Learning about Earth cycles (carbon, nitrogen & water cycles) 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 carbon storage, water recycling, and nitrogen fixation. Meanwhile, short, fascinating trivia points provide memorable snapshots that make the grand scale of these Earth cycles (the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle & the water cycle) 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 cycles (Water, Nitrogen & Carbon) drive life on Earth and changes at broad scale. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource that makes a flexible addition to any lesson plan!
This Earth cycles 2 activity set provides a truly engaging set of ways to engage students. This resource can help your students spark learning about Earth cycles. 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 Nitrogen cycle, the Carbon cycle and the Water cycle. 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 these systems in a different kind of way.
THIS EARTH CYCLES 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 EARTH CYCLES 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
5 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 earth cycles & 5 lies in this resource, presented in different and useful methods for teaching and engagement.
Earth Cycles Hexagonal Thinking | Science Review (Carbon Nitrogen Water Cycles)
Hexagonal thinking is a highly interactive and student-centered approach that can deepen middle school learners’ understanding of earth based cycles and related scientific concepts. By arranging and rearranging labeled hexagons, students make and debate meaningful connections between different earth cycles (carbon, nitrogen & water) and their components and earth science concepts. This hands-on, puzzle-like method engages learners in active discussion, prompting them to justify their thinking using evidence from texts or prior knowledge. Because each hexagon can connect to up to six others, students must carefully consider multiple perspectives, ultimately forming an interlocking web of ideas that reveals how earth cycles (water, carbon & nitrogen cycles) concepts link to one another and to the broader world of science.
During this process, each student plays a role—some more focused on carefully placing the hexagons, some on offering logical reasoning, and others on questioning or challenging connections. This inclusive dynamic ensures that various learning styles are supported, while the visible, tactile nature of the activity keeps students more focused and motivated than traditional note-taking. By the end, students not only produce a visual representation of how key ideas overlap and reinforce each other, but they also gain deeper insights into why scientific knowledge—like the arrangement of parts of earth cycles (water, carbon & nitrogen)—is fundamentally interconnected.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Ensure good revision through an amazing collaborative tool
Make sure students are learning scientific language and terms
Check engagement with this as a formative assessment
Improve their ability to make and explain relevant connections on this topic
Can help provide a way to focus learning throughout a whole unit
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
5 page digital & editable Google Slides version including 1 page introduction
3 page print PDF version including 1 page introduction
The Water Cycle | Critical Thinking Framework 4 Level Scaffold | Earth Science
Integrating a critical thinking framework with 4 levels of supportive scaffold is highly beneficial when teaching students about the water cycle because it systematically builds their understanding from basic concepts to complex applications. Beginning with foundational water cycle knowledge, students are first introduced to key terms and processes, and then gradually encouraged to analyze and evaluate how factors like precipitation, evaporation, and infiltration interrelate. Each successive scaffold level supports deeper inquiry, ensuring that learners are not only memorizing facts but also developing the ability to apply, reflect upon, and extend their understanding of the water cycle to real-world situations. This structured approach fosters higher-order thinking skills, enhances engagement through step-by-step challenges, and ultimately equips students with the analytical tools needed to explore and solve environmental issues. After all, we can not and should not leave all the thinking to the chatbots! With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
Learning about the water cycle through a critical thinking framework helps middle and high school students develop analytical reasoning skills while exploring real-world earth science concepts. By examining the interconnections between parts of the water cycle, students practice identifying cause-and-effect relationships, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and formulating hypotheses about how specific interactions and feedback mechanisms occur. This process encourages them to question assumptions, interpret data methodically, and evaluate water cycle scenarios in a structured way.
THIS WATER CYCLE CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Guided Inquiry Projects: Assign each step as a stage in a research project, from forming a question to reflecting on findings.
Group Discussions: Facilitate structured group dialogues where each student is the primary driver to one step of the framework.
Problem-Solving Stations: Set up stations, each focusing on a different step (e.g., analyzing reasoning, identifying limitations), and rotate groups through them.
Reflection Journals: Encourage students to write short entries on each step after exploring new content or completing a project.
Peer Teaching: Have students create mini-lessons using the steps, culminating in an elevator pitch or summary to teach classmates.
Assessment Tool: Use the framework’s steps as a rubric to evaluate the depth and clarity of students’ scientific reasoning and presentations.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WATER CYCLE CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:
Earth Cycles | Fill in the Gaps / Drag n Drop | 2 Activity Visual Set Science
Using fill-in-the-gaps and drag-and-drop activities to explore the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles keeps middle and high school students actively engaged, which research shows deepens understanding and retention. Instead of passively reading or listening, learners must recall and apply their knowledge by labeling essential steps and processes, prompting them to think critically about how these cycles interact. The hands-on nature of these tasks encourages discussion and collaboration, helping students solidify scientific terminology like nitrogen fixation or evaporation in real-world contexts. Moreover, the immediate feedback provided by these interactive exercises allows students to correct misunderstandings on the spot, making complex biogeochemical concepts more accessible and less intimidating. Ultimately, these dynamic methods spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and lay a strong foundation for future ecological or environmental science studies. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource that makes a flexible addition to any lesson plan!
This Earth cycles 2 activity set provides a truly engaging set of ways to engage students. This resource can help your students spark learning about Earth cycles. For digital, you can provide a fill in the gaps version and a drag and drop activity.
Ideal for reviewing or opening content for this topic, collaborative work, or independent work, it helps reinforce key topics while using a visual angle for educating on the Nitrogen cycle, the Carbon cycle and the Water cycle. 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 these systems in a different kind of way but through graphics.
THIS EARTH CYCLES VISUALS ACTIVITIES RESOURCE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase engagement & curiosity
A visual throughout lessons when and as needed
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
Get students to act as a group of science detectives to complete these and fix misconceptions
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS EARTH CYCLES VISUALS ACTIVITIES RESOURCE:
3 visuals - 1 for each of the Earth Cycles - Nitrogen, Carbon. The mapping of these cycles is done for a more and less advanced version for both the Nitrogen and Carbon cycles leading to easy differentiation.
The 5 visual maps are available in both fill in the gaps / drag and drop formats both in Google Slides format and the fill in the gaps format is available in PDF print format.
WANT MORE AMAZING RESOURCES LIKE THIS EARTH CYCLES VISUALS ACTIVITIES RESOURCE? MANY ARE AVAILABLE!
The Atmosphere | Critical Thinking Framework 4 Level Scaffold | Earth Science
Integrating a critical thinking framework with 4 levels of supportive scaffold is highly beneficial when teaching students about the atmosphere because it systematically builds their understanding from basic concepts to complex applications. Beginning with foundational atmospheric knowledge, students are first introduced to key terms and processes, and then gradually encouraged to analyze and evaluate how factors like precipitation, evaporation, and atmospheric composition and layers interrelate. Each successive scaffold level supports deeper inquiry, ensuring that learners are not only memorizing facts but also developing the ability to apply, reflect upon, and extend their understanding of the atmosphere to real-world situations. This structured approach fosters higher-order thinking skills, enhances engagement through step-by-step challenges, and ultimately equips students with the analytical tools needed to explore and solve environmental issues. After all, we can not and should not leave all the thinking to the chatbots! With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
Learning about the atmosphere through a critical thinking framework helps middle and high school students develop analytical reasoning skills while exploring real-world earth science concepts. By examining the interconnections between parts of the atmosphere, students practice identifying cause-and-effect relationships, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and formulating hypotheses about how specific interactions and feedback mechanisms occur. This process encourages them to question assumptions, interpret data methodically, and evaluate atmospheric scenarios in a structured way.
THIS ATMOSPHERE CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:
Guided Inquiry Projects: Assign each step as a stage in a research project, from forming a question to reflecting on findings.
Group Discussions: Facilitate structured group dialogues where each student is the primary driver to one step of the framework.
Problem-Solving Stations: Set up stations, each focusing on a different step (e.g., analyzing reasoning, identifying limitations), and rotate groups through them.
Reflection Journals: Encourage students to write short entries on each step after exploring new content or completing a project.
Peer Teaching: Have students create mini-lessons using the steps, culminating in an elevator pitch or summary to teach classmates.
Assessment Tool: Use the framework’s steps as a rubric to evaluate the depth and clarity of students’ scientific reasoning and presentations.
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The Atmosphere | Reading + Research + Critical Thinking Framework Earth Science
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 atmosphere. 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 atmosphere research project template guides learners in exploring real-world applications and current data related to the atmosphere, fostering independent inquiry and practical understanding of how air moves through our environment, changes through layers and drives our weather. Finally, the structured atmosphere 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 environmental challenges, promoting a more robust and lasting grasp of the atmosphere. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This atmosphere research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the atmosphere. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this atmosphere 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 atmosphere 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 atmosphere science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a atmosphere 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:
Atmosphere 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
Atmosphere 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 ATMOSPHERE 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 atmosphere
3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into the atmosphere
2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into the atmosphere
1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into the atmosphere
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.
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The Water Cycle | Article + Research Project Template | Earth Science Resource
Using a research project template and a reading passage with questions on the water cycle helps middle and high school students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that deepens their understanding of core scientific principles. Teachers can introduce the topic effectively and guide students to formulate research questions centered on the water cycle - such as how local temperature and humidity patterns influence evaporation - and then outline steps to collect relevant data, analyze findings, and present conclusions. This project-based approach with supporting material not only reinforces the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, but also encourages critical thinking, data interpretation, effectively reading and communication skills. By structuring activities around hypothesis development, experimentation, and reflection, educators provide a clear roadmap that supports scientific curiosity and fosters an appreciation for environmental studies at an early stage. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This water cycle research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the water cycle. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this water cycle 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 water cycle 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 water cycle science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a water cycle 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:
Water Cycle 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
Water Cycle 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.
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Hydrogeology | Science Article + Research Project Template | Digital + Print
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 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 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 hydrogeology 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 hydrogeology science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a hydrogeology 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:
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
Hydrogeology 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.
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Dinosaur Fossils | Science Article + Research Project Template | Digital + Print
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.
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Ocean Garbage Patches | Article + Research Project Template | Digital + Print
Learning about ocean garbage patches is important for middle and high school science students because it highlights the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems and the global environment. These massive accumulations of plastic and other debris harm marine life, disrupt food chains, and contribute to pollution that affects both wildlife and human communities. By studying ocean garbage patches, students gain a deeper understanding of ocean currents, environmental conservation, and sustainable practices. This ocean garbage patches knowledge empowers them to think critically about solutions, such as reducing plastic waste and supporting cleanup efforts, With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.
This ocean garbage patches research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about ocean garbage patches. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this ocean garbage patches 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 ocean garbage patches 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 ocean garbage patches science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a ocean garbage patches 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:
Ocean Garbage Patches 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
Ocean Garbage Patches 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.
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Soil Formation | Science Article + Research Project Template | Digital + Print
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 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 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 soil formation 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 soil formation science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a soil formation 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:
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
Soil Formation 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.
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Earth's Core | Science Article + Research Project Template | Digital + Print
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 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 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 Earth’s core 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 Earth’s core science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a Earth’s core 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:
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
Earth’s Core 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.
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Growing Deserts | Article + Research Project Template Webquest | Digital + Print
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.
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The Coldest Desert Article + Research Project Template Webquest Digital + Print
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.
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Stalactites and Stalagmites Article + Research Project Template Digital + Print
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.
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Artificial Snow Science | Science Research Project + Article | Digital Printable
Learning about the science of artificial snow is important because it combines physics, chemistry, and environmental science to address real-world challenges in sports, recreation, and climate adaptation. Understanding how artificial snow is created, from water crystallization to the use of nucleating agents, helps improve the quality and efficiency of snow production. The knowledge about artificial snow science is essential for sustaining winter sports industries in regions affected by climate change, while also exploring ways to minimize environmental impacts. Studying artificial snow science highlights the innovative applications of science in solving practical problems and adapting to changing environments. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource!
This artificial snow science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about artificial snow science. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this artificial snow science 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.
Each 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 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).
THIS SET OF ARTIFICIAL SNOW SCIENCE ARTICLE / 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:
Artificial Snow 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
Artificial Snow Science Chemistry 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)