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From Christmas trees to the baubles that go on those trees. From the science of giftwrapping to snowflakes and cookies. Then to reindeer adaptations to the psychology of giving and artificial snow science. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection , science literacy and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions that link to some seasonal joy! Merry science-y Xmas everyone! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. For the full available set of Teaching Resources from The Teaching Astrophysicist - Please Click Here 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! This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: Research Project Templates 10 - 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in both Word doc and PDF form Science Article 10 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 10 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)

From reindeer adaptations to candy canes that you should not feed to them. From the science of mistletoe to the psychology of giving. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection , science literacy and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions that link to some seasonal joy! Merry science-y xmas everyone! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that 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! This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: Research Project Templates 5 - 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 - 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 - 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in both Word doc and PDF form Science Article 5 - 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 5 - 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 - 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 5 - 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 5 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)

From Christmas trees to the baubles that go on those trees. From the science of giftwrapping to snowflakes and cookies. Then to reindeer adaptations to the psychology of giving and artificial snow science. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions that link to some seasonal joy! Merry science-y Xmas everyone! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that 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! This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 10 - 7 page Word doc teacher versions with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page Word doc student versions with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 7 page Google doc teacher versions with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page Google doc student versions with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 10 - 7 page PDF teacher versions with supporting appendix items 10 - 3 page PDF student versions with space to fill in answers 1 page - 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in both Google doc and PDF form

From reindeer adaptations to candy canes that you should not feed to them. From the science of mistletoe to the psychology of giving. This bundle has you covered and helps students develop research skills with a STEM connection and critical thinking prompts through thought provoking questions that link to some seasonal joy! Merry science-y xmas everyone! This Christmas 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 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! This Christmas science template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 - 7 page Word doc teacher versions with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page Word doc student versions with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 - 7 page PDF teacher versions with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page PDF student versions with space to fill in answers 5 - 7 page Google doc teacher versions with supporting appendix items 5 - 3 page Google doc student versions with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 1 page - 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in both Google doc and PDF form

Learning about the psychology of giving and the science of hormones related to it is important because it reveals how acts of generosity positively impact both the giver and the receiver. Hormones like oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” are released during acts of kindness, fostering social bonding and well-being. Understanding these biological and psychological processes helps explain why giving can improve mental health, strengthen relationships, and create a sense of community. Studying the psychology of giving encourages empathetic behaviors and highlights the deep connection between human biology and social interactions. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning resource! This psychology of giving research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about psychology of giving. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this psychology of giving 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 PSYCHOLOGY OF GIVING 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: Psychology of Giving 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 Psychology of Giving 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)

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