Science Archives - TeachHUB https://www.teachhub.com/themes/science/ TeachHUB is an online resource center for educators and teachers Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:15:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.teachhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/teachhub-favicon-150x150.png Science Archives - TeachHUB https://www.teachhub.com/themes/science/ 32 32 Natural Disasters https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/11/natural-disasters/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:25:42 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=5953 Students research natural disasters and become one in this fun writing prompt

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Natural disasters are scary, but which is the most dangerous of them all? Students will research various natural disasters and form an opinion on which is the most dangerous. They will create an essay from the point-of-view of the natural disaster as to why that is the most dangerous of them all.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1) Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.


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]]> A Problem and Solution https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/11/a-problem-and-solution/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:10:45 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=5707 Students employ their creativity to solve a unique personal problem.

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Problem solving is an essential skill for all students to have. It is not only critical for students to know how to express creativity; they must also know how to use their creativity to solve a dilemma. In this writing prompt, students will explain how they would uniquely solve a personal problem.

Learning Objectives

  • (ELA-Literacy.W.3.2) Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • (ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.A) Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.

 

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]]> If You Could Live Forever… https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/10/if-you-could-live-forever/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:01:07 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=5075 Students image a world where they live forever to create fictional narratives.

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Forever is a long time! There was a pill developed by scientists that would allow you to live forever, and you were the lucky recipient of one! Fast forward one hundred years from now and imagine what a day in your life would be like! This prompt opens the door for a ton of creativity on the student’s end!

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.


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]]> Should Animals Be Used for Experiments? https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/10/should-animals-be-used-for-experiments/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:48:20 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=5038 Students research and argue whether animals should be used in scientific experiments.

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Animal rights and the use of them in scientific research is something that has been heavily debated. The students will write a persuasive/argumentative essay regarding whether or not animals should be used for scientific experimentation.

Learning Objectives

  • Write arguments with sufficient evidence to support a claim. (W.11-12.1)
  • Conduct research to answer a question. (W.11-12.7)

 

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]]> Who Turned Out the Lights? https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/09/who-turned-out-the-lights/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:03:42 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=4705 Young learners explore how their life would be different without electricity.

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What would life be like without electricity? What if the light bulb was never created? Students will write about something that would be different in their life if they couldn’t turn on the light.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.2; Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.


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]]> Tornados, Oh My! https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/09/tornados-oh-my/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:38:51 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=4625 After watching a video, students write about tornados in the Midwest.

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What makes a tornado so strong? What affects their strength? Students will discover this knowledge and how it relates to the Midwest of the United States. Students will review the components of a tornado and learn how elements can intensify a tornado.

Learning Objectives

Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (CCSS-ELA-Literacy.W.3.2)


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]]> The Future of the Planet https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/08/the-future-of-the-planet/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:27:47 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=3782 Students research conservation and create a compelling story about saving the Earth.

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The future of the planet is in jeopardy! The citizens of the Earth have a duty to protect our planet for our lifetime and beyond. Write an essay from the viewpoint of the Earth in one hundred years explaining why people need to take care of it now.

Learning Objectives

  • (ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2.E) WALT attend to the norms and conventions of writing appropriate to the audience and purpose.
  • (ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2.F) WALT provide a conclusion that supports the information or explanation presented and articulates implications or the significance of the topic.


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]]> Genetic Adaptation https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/08/genetic-adaptation/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:02:21 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=3696 Students exercise research and writing skills around genetic adaptations in the world.

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Genetic variations are present in the world around us. Students will research a specific genetic variation found in an animal or insect and explain how that variation allows them to survive for longer periods of time in certain environments.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. (NGSS- MS-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity)
  • Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content (ELA-Literacy.W.6.2)

 

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]]> Solids, Liquids, and Gases Experiment https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/08/solids-liquids-and-gases-experiment/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:03:14 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=3634 Students observe and write about three states of matter after an experiment.

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What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas? In this fun experiment, students will watch a balloon inflate with air after an Alka-Seltzer tablet is added to a water bottle. In a short time, students will observe all 3 states of matter.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.a; Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.


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]]> Predator and Prey https://www.teachhub.com/in-the-classroom/writing-prompts/2020/08/predator-and-prey/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:27:45 +0000 https://www.teachhub.com/?post_type=writing_prompts&p=3446 Students get practice identifying predators and prey and describe them through writing.

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Is the animal a predator or a prey? For this writing prompt, students will not need a textbook to complete the activity. Students will read a short science fact about the topic that will help them guide them through their writing. Students will read a short blurb of information, then the writing prompt, restate the prompt, as well as answer the prompt with supporting details.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2) Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.


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