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Vaping | Science Research Project Template #55 | Health | Medicine
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Vaping | Science Research Project Template #55 | Health | Medicine

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Studying aspirin is fascinating and important due to its significant impact on medicine. Widely used for pain relief, inflammation reduction, and heart attack prevention, aspirin’s versatility spans pharmacology, cardiology, and public health. Ongoing research into its mechanisms and potential cancer prevention highlights its therapeutic significance. Understanding aspirin enhances drug development knowledge and informs safer, more effective medical practices. Let’s engage with an excellent teaching resource on that topic! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Mouth & Teeth | Science Research Project Template #56 | Health | Medicine
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This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Asthma | Science Research Project Template #58 | Health | Medicine
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Studying IV fluids is crucial due to their essential role in medical treatment. They are vital for hydration, nutrient delivery, and medication administration, managing conditions like dehydration and shock. This field covers pharmacology, physiology, and emergency medicine, offering insights into fluid composition and the body’s response to IV therapy. Understanding IV fluids improves patient outcomes and supports advanced therapeutic techniques. So given this is an intriguing topic to learn about, why don’t we check out this teaching resource! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Insulin & Diabetes | Science Research Project Template #52 | Health | Medicine
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Studying crystals is crucial as it reveals their unique structures and properties, impacting technology and materials science. Understanding crystals helps in developing advanced materials, improving technologies like semiconductors, and enhancing industries such as jewelry. This knowledge also benefits fields like geology and materials science, driving innovations and practical applications in everyday life. Let’s engage with an excellent teaching resource on that topic! This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge WHAT’S INCLUDED: 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Diabetes Type I & II | Science Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions
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Understanding insulin and the two main types of diabetes matters for middle and high school students because it connects everyday choices - like food, exercise, and screen time - to real health outcomes for themselves and their friends. Knowing how insulin acts as the key for glucose helps students grasp basic biology, while recognizing the differences between type 1 (an autoimmune condition) and type 2 (often linked to lifestyle) builds empathy and awareness. This knowledge can lead to safer classrooms - students can spot signs of low blood sugar - and encourages healthier habits that may reduce the risk of type 2 later in life. By integrating a reading comprehension passage on insulin & diabetes, you can provide students at different readiness levels with texts of varying complexity, ensuring that both more and less advanced learners engage meaningfully with the material. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that drive our bodies and blood sugars, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about nutrients, healthy eating and difficulties in diabetes. This 2 article set of diabetes I & II articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about insulin & diabetes. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this diabetes type I & II article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS DIABETES TYPE I & II ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS DIABETES TYPE I & II ARTICLE: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
The Skeletal System | Health Medicine Science Research Project Template
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The Skeletal System | Health Medicine Science Research Project Template

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The skeletal system anchors movement, shields organs, stores minerals, and drives growth, facts that help teens connect nutrition, posture, and injury prevention to everyday choices. A streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry - students could consider investigating fracture healing, modeling osteoporosis risk, or analyzing sports-related bone injuries - while a clear rubric sets expectations for source credibility, potential data analysis, and presentation quality. Together, the questions, template, and rubric move learners smoothly from core knowledge to hands on investigation, sharpening scientific literacy and promoting lifelong skeletal health awareness. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This skeletal system science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of the skeletal system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this skeletal system science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE: 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
General Anesthesia | Health Medicine Research Project Template | Digital + Print
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General Anesthesia | Health Medicine Research Project Template | Digital + Print

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Introducing middle and high school students to the fundamentals of general anesthesia - how it induces reversible unconsciousness, the physiological systems it affects, and the safety protocols that safeguard patients - demystifies an everyday medical procedure they or their families may someday face and sparks curiosity about pharmacology, neuroscience, and surgical care. By wrapping the topic in a structured research project, educators transform a complex subject into a guided exploration: a template breaks the inquiry into manageable phases (background science, historical milestones, riskâ€benefit analysis, ethical considerations), while a rubric sets transparent criteria for evidence quality, data interpretation, and communication clarity. This pairing not only cultivates critical thinking and information-literacy skills but also encourages students to connect abstract biology concepts to real-world medical practice - empowering them to make informed health decisions and perhaps inspiring future careers in the biomedical field. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This general anesthesia science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of general anesthesia. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this general anesthesia science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS GENERAL ANESTHESIA 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 GENERAL ANESTHESIA SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE: 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
What Were Scurvy Pirates? Health Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions
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What Were Scurvy Pirates? Health Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions

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Studying scurvy pirates turns a colorful slice of history into a clear life science lesson on nutrition, body systems, and the nature of scientific discovery. Using two leveled reading passages with questions lets every student grasp how vitamin C supports collagen, wound healing, and immune function, and why long sea voyages without fresh produce led to bleeding gums, weakness, and infections. The higher level passage can support learning about James Lind’s shipboard experiment and connect deficiency diseases to cellular biology, while the more accessible passage explains symptoms, sources of vitamin C, and simple prevention in plain language. Both versions include vocabulary support and scaffolded questions that move from recall to cause and effect and evidence use, aligning with NGSS LS1 while strengthening science literacy. This differentiated approach builds real world understanding of how careful observation and testing improved public health, all through a high interest story students love. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of what were scurvy pirates? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what were scurvy pirates? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what were scurvy pirates? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT WERE SCURVY PIRATES? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT WERE SCURVY PIRATES? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
How Do Vaccines Work? Health Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions
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Understanding how vaccines work helps middle and high school students connect cell biology to real public health by exploring antigens, antibodies, memory cells, and herd protection. A two level set of reading passages with questions lets every learner access the science at the right depth. The higher level passage prepares readers to learn about innate vs adaptive immunity, antigen presentation, mRNA and viral vector platforms, and the difference between efficacy and effectiveness with simple risk calculations. The more accessible passage should help learners with the background to then understand how a shot trains the body to recognize germs, what side effects mean, and why timing for doses matters, using clear language and labeled diagrams. Both versions include clear vocabulary and scaffolded questions that move from recall to analysis and claim evidence reasoning, aligning with NGSS MS-LS1 and HS-LS1 and strengthening science literacy. This flexible approach builds critical thinking and media awareness while giving students practical tools to interpret health information and make informed choices. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of how do vaccines work? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about how do vaccines work? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this how do vaccines work? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS HOW DO VACCINES WORK? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS HOW DO VACCINES WORK? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
What is Asthma? Health Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions
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Studying what asthma is helps middle and high school students understand the respiratory system, airflow, and how inflammation narrows the bronchi, connecting science to real life symptoms like wheeze, cough, and shortness of breath. A two level set of reading passages with questions makes this topic accessible for all learners: the higher level passage can help student prepare to explore immune responses, bronchodilators vs corticosteroids, common triggers such as pollen, dust, exercise, and pollution, and simple data from spirometry or peak flow charts, while the lower level passage can help engagement with what happens during an attack, how inhalers open airways, and everyday prevention in clear language. Each passage includes an engaging image, a student friendly clear vocabulary used throughout, and scaffolded questions that move from recall to cause and effect to interpreting a short data table, reinforcing NGSS MS-LS1 goals and science literacy. This differentiated approach supports health awareness, empathy for classmates who use inhalers, and practical safety planning during sports or field trips, giving teachers a flexible resource that connects biology to wellness in a focused, age appropriate way. This tiered approach - offering two sets of guiding reading and questions tailored to each text - builds foundational skills in reading, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, so you can use the right one for you. Through such structured resources, students develop a deeper appreciation for the processes that create and preserve this incredible natural phenomenon, and gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions. This 2 article set of what is asthma? reading passages with questions provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about what is asthma? For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this what is asthma? article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. THIS WHAT IS ASTHMA? ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading task Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast To inspire students on a particular topic Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS WHAT IS ASTHMA? READING PASSAGE WITH QUESTIONS: 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)
The Skeleton | Critical Thinking Framework 4 Level Scaffold | Health Science
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Integrating a critical thinking framework with 4 levels of supportive scaffold is highly beneficial when teaching students about our and their skeleton because it systematically builds their understanding from basic concepts to complex applications. Beginning with foundational knowledge on what are bones and skeletons and what is our skeletal system and how does it function, students are first introduced to key terms and processes, and then gradually encouraged to analyze and evaluate how factors like bone density, structure and composition 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 skeletal system 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 health related 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. A critical thinking framework built around 4 progressively supportive scaffold levels helps students move from simply naming parts of the skeleton and bones to making informed decisions about their own physical health. The stepwise structure cultivates deeper understanding, fosters transferable analytical skills, and empowers adolescents to take ownership of lifelong healthy habits. THIS SKELETAL SYSTEM 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 SKELETON CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:
Asthma | Science Research Project + Article #58 | Health | Medicine
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Asthma | Science Research Project + Article #58 | Health | Medicine

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Studying asthma is crucial due to its global health impact, affecting millions and causing significant breathing difficulties. This research spans immunology, pulmonology, and environmental science, providing insights into triggers, mechanisms, and management strategies. Understanding asthma aids in developing better treatments, improving patient outcomes, and informing public health policies, ultimately enhancing the lives of those affected by this common yet complex condition. So given this is an intriguing topic to learn about, why don’t we check out this teaching resource! 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: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Mouth & Teeth | Science Research Project + Article #56 | Health | Medicine
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Mouth & Teeth | Science Research Project + Article #56 | Health | Medicine

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Studying the mouth and teeth is fascinating and crucial due to their essential roles in health and well-being. Integral to digestion and speech, they impact nutrition and communication. Research spans dentistry and microbiology, offering insights into preventing and treating dental diseases, the link between oral and systemic health, and the oral microbiome’s role. Understanding oral health enhances disease prevention, treatment, and quality of life through improved health practices and dental care innovations. Let’s engage with an excellent teaching resource on that topic! The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). WHY / WHEN TO USE: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading / research task WHAT’S INCLUDED: Research Project Template 5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers Science Article 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist! If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist Be sure to follow my: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Vaping | Science Research Project + Article #55 | Health | Medicine
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Vaping | Science Research Project + Article #55 | Health | Medicine

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Studying vaping is crucial due to its popularity and public health implications. Viewed as a safer smoking alternative, vaping sparks debate and research into its health effects, addiction potential, and regulatory needs. This topic covers toxicology, respiratory medicine, and public policy, offering insights into e-liquid components, lung health impacts, and social trends. Understanding vaping informs public health strategies, regulatory decisions, and addresses misconceptions, aiding in protecting public health and preventing nicotine addiction. 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: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
Insulin & Diabetes | Science Research Project + Article #52 | Health | Medicine
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Insulin & Diabetes | Science Research Project + Article #52 | Health | Medicine

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Studying insulin and diabetes is crucial and fascinating due to diabetes’ widespread impact on global health. This condition, marked by impaired insulin production or use, can lead to severe complications like heart disease and kidney failure. Research spans endocrinology, genetics, and nutrition, offering insights into metabolism and innovative treatments. Advances in insulin therapy and glucose monitoring showcase the dynamic nature of this field, emphasizing the importance of developing life-saving treatments and prevention strategies. 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: ★ Blog ★ Instagram ★ Linkedin ★ Pinterest
General Anesthesia | Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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General Anesthesia | Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Introducing middle and high school students to the fundamentals of general anesthesia - how it induces reversible unconsciousness, the physiological systems it affects, and the safety protocols that protect patients - demystifies a procedure many will encounter and opens windows into pharmacology, neuroscience, and surgical care. Pairing this content with a science reading passage and targeted comprehension questions lets students first build a common knowledge base and practice critical reading skills aligned with standardized assessments; it levels the playing field for diverse learners and primes them with vocabulary, concepts, and context before they investigate further. A subsequent research-project template, scaffolded around phases such as background science, historical milestones, risk-benefit analysis, and ethical considerations, turns that passive reading into active inquiry, while a transparent rubric clarifies criteria for evidence quality, data interpretation, and communication. Together, the reading passage, guided project, and rubric create a cohesive learning arc that strengthens literacy, critical-thinking, and collaboration skills. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This general anesthesia research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about general anesthesia. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this general anesthesia research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. This general anesthesia research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available) 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further! The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The general anesthesia science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an general anesthesia article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading / research task WHAT’S INCLUDED: General Anesthesia Science Research Project Template 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form General Anesthesia Science Article 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Blood Types | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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Blood Types | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Knowing blood types links classroom genetics to real-world transfusion safety, organ donation, and even disease resistance, showing students how a small antigen difference can save - or endanger - lives. A focused science reading passage with comprehension questions lays the factual groundwork and hones critical-reading skills by pushing learners to consider the type differences, decode medical terminology, and spot misconceptions. Building on that shared baseline, a research-project template guides them through potential deeper investigations - inheritance patterns, Rh incompatibility, and global blood-supply logistics - while an accompanying rubric clarifies expectations for source credibility, data analysis, and presentation quality. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric create a clear, cohesive pathway from foundational knowledge to active inquiry, boosting scientific literacy and empowering students to apply what they learn to real health decisions. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This blood types research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about blood types. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this blood types research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. This blood types research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available) 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further! The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The blood types science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an blood types article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading / research task WHAT’S INCLUDED: Blood Types Science Research Project Template 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form Blood Types 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.
Blood Pressure | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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Blood Pressure | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Grasping blood pressure - what systolic and diastolic numbers signal, how diet, stress, and exercise influence them, and why unchecked hypertension silently drives heart disease - gives middle and high schoolers a practical stake in their own cardiovascular health. A focused science reading passage with comprehension questions supplies a shared knowledge base and hones critical-reading skills by challenging students to interpret graphs and debunk myths. Building on that foundation, a streamlined research-project template guides them through hands-on inquiry - measuring peer or family readings (with consent), correlating results with lifestyle variables, and comparing them to public-health data - while a clear rubric spells out expectations for ethical data collection, potential analysis, and communication. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric form a cohesive pathway from fundamental understanding to active investigation, boosting scientific literacy and empowering teens to make heart-smart choices. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This blood pressure research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about blood pressure. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this blood pressure research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. This blood pressure research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available) 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further! The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The blood pressure science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an blood pressure article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading / research task WHAT’S INCLUDED: Blood Pressure Science Research Project Template 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form Blood Pressure Science Article 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
Alcohol | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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Alcohol | Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Understanding alcohol’s effects on the developing brain, judgment, and long-term health equips middle and high school students to navigate peer pressure and legal boundaries with informed confidence. A brief science reading passage - paired with comprehension questions - builds a common factual baseline and strengthens literacy. From that springboard, a streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry into consumption trends, policy, and physiology, while an accompanying rubric makes expectations for source quality, ethical data handling, and persuasive communication explicit. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric move learners smoothly from foundational knowledge to active investigation, sharpening critical-thinking skills and empowering safer choices. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This alcohol research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about alcohol. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this alcohol 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 alcohol 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 alcohol science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a alcohol 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: Alcohol 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 Alcohol Science Article 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.
The Immune System Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine
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The Immune System Science Article + Research Project Template | Health Medicine

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Knowing how the immune system detects, attacks, and remembers pathogens links classroom biology to real-world issues like vaccines, allergies, and emerging diseases, giving teens a solid basis for informed health choices. A concise science reading passage with comprehension questions first builds a shared factual foundation and sharpens critical-reading skills. From that springboard, a streamlined research-project template guides deeper inquiry while an accompanying rubric makes expectations for evidence quality, data analysis, and communication explicit. Together, the passage, questions, template, and rubric form a clear path from foundational understanding to investigation, boosting scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. With this in mind, let’s engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource. This immune system research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the immune system. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this immune system research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation. This immune system research project template includes: Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available) 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking. Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further! The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you. The immune system science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a immune system article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). A SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS: Useful for substitute (sub) teaching To extend students To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task To inspire students on a particular topic As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge To increase scientific literacy in your class A weekly reading / research task WHAT’S INCLUDED: Immune System Science Research Project Template 7 page Google doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Google doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form Immune System Science Article 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes) 3 page PDF teacher version with answers 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so) 3 page Google doc teacher version with answers 2 page Google doc student version with room to fill answers (text boxes) Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.