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Short Response
The assignments in this collection cover a range of topics, including environmental science, technology, and outer space. Assignments require students to respond to the prompt in one or two paragraphs.
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Informational Paragraph: Inventions
Informational Paragraph: Inventions
In this assignment, students choose an invention and write a well-organized Paragraph about how it has impacted them. Students support their main ideas with facts and examples.
Duration: 20 to 30 minutes
SKILLS (3):Summarize Text/Topic, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus StatementSTANDARDS:W.9-12.2.aFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.2.a
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Informational Paragraph: Mars Exploration
Informational Paragraph: Mars Exploration
In this assignment, students watch a video about the Mars Exploration Program and write a well-organized Paragraph that includes a clear focus statement or main idea about the topic. Students support their main ideas with facts, examples, and quotations from reliable sources.
Duration: 20 to 30 minutes
SKILLS (3):Summarize Text/Topic, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus StatementSTANDARDS:W.6-8.4, W.6-8.2, W.6-8.2.b, W.6-8.2.aFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.4
- W.6-8.2
- W.6-8.2.b
- W.6-8.2.a
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Report: Biomimicry
Report: Biomimicry
In this assignment, students watch a video about biomimicry and then write a Report. Students state a topic sentence or main idea and support it with facts and details from sources, or from their own ideas.
Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
SKILLS (5):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Consider Quality of Ideas , Provide a Focus Statement, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.9, W.6-8.2.d, W.6-8.4FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider Quality of Ideas
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.9
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.6-8.4
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Report: Ingenuity on Mars
Report: Ingenuity on Mars
In this assignment, students watch a video of Ingenuity's first helicopter flight on Mars and then write a brief Report summarizing the information. Students state a topic sentence or main idea and support it with facts and details from the video.
Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
SKILLS (5):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Consider Quality of Ideas , Provide a Focus Statement, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.9, W.6-8.2.d, W.6-8.4FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider Quality of Ideas
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.9
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.6-8.4
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Report: Supervolcanoes
Report: Supervolcanoes
In this assignment, students watch a video about supervolcanoes then write a one- or two-paragraph Report. Students state a topic sentence or main idea and support it with facts and details from the video.
Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
SKILLS (5):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Consider Quality of Ideas , Provide a Focus Statement, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.9, W.6-8.2.d, W.6-8.4FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider Quality of Ideas
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.9
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.6-8.4
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Extended Response
The assignments in this collection cover a range of topics, including environmental science, technology, and outer space. The collection also includes a lab report template that can be used with any scientific experiment. All assignments require students to complete an essay-length response.
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Essay: Winter Survival
Essay: Winter Survival
In this assignment, students read two articles about winter survival strategies used by birds and insects. Students answer reading comprehension questions and then write an Informational Essay about how these animals survive cold temperatures. Students gain practice in close reading, gathering evidence from more than one source, and writing in the Information genre.
SKILLS (18):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize, Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), End with an Idea, Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Consider the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.f, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.9, W.7.9, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- End with an Idea
- Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.f
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- RI.7.9
- W.7.9
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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Essay: Recycling
Essay: Recycling
In this assignment, students read two articles about recycling. Students answer reading comprehension questions and then write an Informational Essay about the topic. Students gain practice in close reading, gathering evidence from more than one source, and writing in the Information genre.
SKILLS (17):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize, Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), End with an Idea, Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Consider the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.f, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.9, RI.7.9, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- End with an Idea
- Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.f
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.9
- RI.7.9
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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Essay: Astronauts in Space
Essay: Astronauts in Space
In this assignment, students read two articles about astronauts in space. Students answer reading comprehension questions and then write an Informational Essay about how astronauts stay healthy in space. Students gain practice in close reading, gathering evidence from more than one source, and writing in the Information genre.
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize, Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), End with an Idea, Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Consider the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.f, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.9, W.7.9, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.8FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- End with an Idea
- Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.f
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- RI.7.9
- W.7.9
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.8
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Essay: Robots in the Classroom
Essay: Robots in the Classroom
In this assignment, students read an article about robots in the classroom and then write a Topical Essay based on the article. Students state a topic sentence or main idea and support it with facts and details from sources, or from their own ideas.
Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
SKILLS (5):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Consider Quality of Ideas , Provide a Focus Statement, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.9, W.6-8.2.d, W.6-8.4FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider Quality of Ideas
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.9
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.6-8.4
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Report: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Report: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
In this assignment, students watch a video about Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett and then write a Report about how she helped to create the vaccine for Covid-19. Students state a topic sentence or main idea and support it with facts and details from the video.
Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
SKILLS (5):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Consider Quality of Ideas , Provide a Focus Statement, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.9, W.6-8.2.d, W.6-8.4FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Consider Quality of Ideas
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.9
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.6-8.4
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Problem/Solution Response: Urban Heat Island
Problem/Solution Response: Urban Heat Island
Students read a short article ("What is an Urban Heat Island?") and then write a Problem/Solution Response explaining the problem and one possible solution. They focus on writing a clear response that includes citing evidence from the text to support their main idea.
SKILLS (4):Demonstrate Understanding, Choose Words Carefully, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.9, W.8.2.b, W.6-8.2.d, W.8.2, W.8.2.a, W.6-8.4, W.8.4FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Choose Words Carefully
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.9
- W.8.2.b
- W.6-8.2.d
- W.8.2
- W.8.2.a
- W.6-8.4
- W.8.4
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Problem-Solution Essay: The Perfect Umbrella
Problem-Solution Essay: The Perfect Umbrella
In this assignment, students read the article "Inventing the Perfect Umbrella." Then they write a Problem-Solution Essay describing a problem with another everyday object and a new design idea that solves the problem. Students practice key skills in the Information genre such as developing main ideas with concrete details and relevant examples, organizing ideas using a clear structure, and using topic-specific vocabulary.
SKILLS (6):Make Connections (IR), Check Spelling & Punctuation, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus StatementSTANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Make Connections (IR)
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Choose Words Carefully
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.2.b
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Argument Essay: Self-Driving Cars
Argument Essay: Self-Driving Cars
In this assignment, students read an article and then write an Argument Essay arguing for or against self-driving cars. Students practice stating a claim, supporting their claim with evidence, and addressing opposing claims.
SKILLS (6):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Connect Ending, Establish a Claim/Opinion, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.e, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.aFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Connect Ending
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
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Argument Letter: Mission to Mars
Argument Letter: Mission to Mars
In this assignment, students write an Argument Letter from the perspective of a politician trying to convince voters that sending astronauts to Mars is a good or bad idea. Students practice using a letter format, citing relevant evidence to support a claim, and establishing a formal style and persuasive tone.
SKILLS (6):Write a Persuasive Letter, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Hook the Reader, Introduce Background & Topic, Use Transitions, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.1.e, W.6-8.2.e, W.6-8.1.b, W.6-8.1.c, W.6-8.1.a, W.6-8.1.dFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Write a Persuasive Letter
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Hook the Reader
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Use Transitions
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.1.e
- W.6-8.2.e
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.6-8.1.c
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.6-8.1.d
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Persuasive Letter: Helmets Made from Carrots
Persuasive Letter: Helmets Made from Carrots
In this assignment, students read the article "Coming Soon: Helmets Made from Carrots," which tells about an invention that reuses food waste, specifically carrot fibers, to make things like motorcycle helmets. Then they write a Persuasive Letter to the NFL (National Football League) arguing why the league should replace all of their helmets with this new material. Students practice key skills in the Argument genre, such as selecting relevant details from the article to support their claim, explaining topic-specific vocabulary, and addressing opposing claims.
SKILLS (9):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Hook the Reader, Use Content Vocabulary, Use Transitions, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9-12.1.cFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Hook the Reader
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Use Transitions
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9-12.1.c
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Report: Inspired by Slime
Report: Inspired by Slime
In this assignment, students read the Science Article, "Inspired by Slime," by Mary Bates and write an Informational Report about the topic. Students follow the prompt and write about different aspects of slime. They divide their Informational Reports into paragraphs, each paragraph beginning with a topic sentence and followed by facts and information from their reading. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, organizing nonfiction writing into paragraphs of related ideas, and developing a topic with facts and details from a source, will prepare students for writing in the Information genre.
This text has a Lexile Level of 950.
SKILLS (3):Demonstrate Understanding, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.aFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Understanding
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.a
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Design Proposal: Helmets Made from Carrots
Design Proposal: Helmets Made from Carrots
In this assignment, students read the article "Coming Soon: Helmets Made from Carrots." Then they write a Design Proposal for their own invention idea that would use sustainable resources for something useful. Students practice key skills in the Information genre such as developing ideas with details and examples, organizing ideas logically, and using topic-specific vocabulary.
SKILLS (10):Make Connections (IR), Provide Closure, Choose Words Carefully, Hook the Reader, Use Content Vocabulary, Connect Ending, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Use Transitions, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.f, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Make Connections (IR)
- Provide Closure
- Choose Words Carefully
- Hook the Reader
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Connect Ending
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Use Transitions
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.b
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Informational Summary: Hotels in Space
Informational Summary: Hotels in Space
In this assignment, students read the article "We Thought We'd Be Living in Space (or Under Giant Domes) by Now." Then they write an Informational Summary of the events described in the article. Students practice key skills in the Information genre such as introducing a topic, summarizing main ideas from the text, and using transitions to convey sequence.
SKILLS (12):Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Reliable Sources, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Provide Closure, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Summarize Text/Topic, Connect Ending, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Use Transitions, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.f, W.7.2.c, W.7.9, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Reliable Sources
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Provide Closure
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Connect Ending
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Use Transitions
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.9
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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Template: ADI Lab Report
Template: ADI Lab Report
Students use a Lab Investigation Report Planner to plan and track their data and research. The planner guides students to make a claim in response to a question, to collect and analyze data, and to make a clear claim based on their analysis of the data. The planner can be used with any Guiding or Essential Question to set a research task for students.
SKILLS (10):Analyze Information, Use Reliable Sources, Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions, Consider the Reader, Inform Readers, Develop a Topic, Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.9.b, W.7.9, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Information
- Use Reliable Sources
- Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions
- Consider the Reader
- Inform Readers
- Develop a Topic
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.9.b
- W.7.9
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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Template: NSTA Lab Report
Template: NSTA Lab Report
Students write a Lab Report. They include an explanation of the assignment, a hypothesis, materials and procedures, and data. They conclude the lab with a summary and insight into what they were not able to control and what they might do differently next time. This template is based on National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) requirements and helps students include all steps necessary for writing a Scientific Lab Report.
SKILLS (5):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Provide a Strong Introduction, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.6-8.2.f, W.6-8.2.c, W.6-8.5, W.6-8.4, W.6-8.2.aFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.2.f
- W.6-8.2.c
- W.6-8.5
- W.6-8.4
- W.6-8.2.a
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Informational Single-Paragraph Response: Middle School
In this collection of Response to Reading assignments, middle-school students build proficiency in writing a well-structured, single-paragraph response. Each assignment includes three differentiated prompts with leveled scaffolding that supports a gradual release to full independence. The titles in this collection are part of the New Ideas theme and are available at three different Lexile levels as well as in Spanish.
- Substantial Scaffolds (Level 3): Students practice writing a well-structured single paragraph in response to nonfiction, with the help of guided supports and substantial scaffolding.
- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using evidence to support a main idea as they develop a single-paragraph response to nonfiction, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
- Light Scaffolds (Level 1): Students complete a Planner and independently write a single-paragraph response to a nonfiction text.
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Speak, Fido!: Single-Paragraph Response
Speak, Fido!: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read the article "Speak, Fido!," by Shay Maunz, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then they follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 700, 900, and 1060, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Safe Travels: Single-Paragraph Response
Safe Travels: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read the article "Safe Travels," by Rebecca Mordechai, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 810, 950, and 1080, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Turning the Tide: Single-Paragraph Response
Turning the Tide: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read the article "Turning the Tide," by Shay Maunz, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 470, 650, and 800, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Meet Stevie: Single-Paragraph Response
Meet Stevie: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read "Meet Stevie," by Corinne Purtill & TFK Editors, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 650, 800, and 950, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.2.f, W.7.2.bFORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.2.b
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Lifesaving Drones: Single-Paragraph Response
Lifesaving Drones: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read the article "Lifesaving Drones," by Aryn Baker and TFK Editors, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas Collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 660, 820, and 960, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Teacher's Pup: Single-Paragraph Response
Teacher's Pup: Single-Paragraph Response
In this assignment, students read the article "Teacher's Pup," by Rebecca Mordechai, and write an Informative Paragraph about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, summarizing key concepts, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the New Ideas collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 780, 890, and 1030, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:Short ResponseSkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 6
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to support the Into Science lessons and serve as a formative, end-of-lesson checkpoint. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unit 1 Assignment 1: States of Matter (TEKS 6.6A)
Unit 1 Assignment 1: States of Matter (TEKS 6.6A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the states of matter. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.6.A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Assignment 2: Pure Substances and Mixtures (TEKS 6.6B)
Unit 1 Assignment 2: Pure Substances and Mixtures (TEKS 6.6B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of pure substances and mixtures. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.6B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Assignment 3: Elements and the Periodic Table (TEKS 6.6C)
Unit 1 Assignment 3: Elements and the Periodic Table (TEKS 6.6C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of elements and the periodic table. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Assignment 4: Density (TEKS 6.6D)
Unit 1 Assignment 4: Density (TEKS 6.6D)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of density. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Assignment 5: Evidence of Chemical Change (TEKS 6.6E)
Unit 1 Assignment 5: Evidence of Chemical Change (TEKS 6.6E)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of chemical change. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Assignment 1: Introduction to Forces (TEKS 6.7A)
Unit 2 Assignment 1: Introduction to Forces (TEKS 6.7A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of forces. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.7A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Assignment 2: Net Force (TEKS 6.7B)
Unit 2 Assignment 2: Net Force (TEKS 6.7B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of net force. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.7B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Assignment 3: Newton's Third Law of Motion (TEKS 6.7C)
Unit 2 Assignment 3: Newton's Third Law of Motion (TEKS 6.7C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Newton's Third Law of Motion. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.7C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 3 Assignment 1: Potential and Kinetic Energy (TEKS 6.8A)
Unit 3 Assignment 1: Potential and Kinetic Energy (TEKS 6.8A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of potential and kinetic energy. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 3 Assignment 2: Conservation of Energy in Systems (TEKS 6.8B)
Unit 3 Assignment 2: Conservation of Energy in Systems (TEKS 6.8B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of conservation of energy in systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 3 Assignment 3: Energy Transfer and Waves (TEKS 6.8C)
Unit 3 Assignment 3: Energy Transfer and Waves (TEKS 6.8C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of energy transfer and waves. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.8C.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 4 Assignment 1: Seasons (TEKS 6.9A)
Unit 4 Assignment 1: Seasons (TEKS 6.9A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of seasons. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 4 Assignment 2: Tides (TEKS 6.9B)
Unit 4 Assignment 2: Tides (TEKS 6.9B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of tides. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Assignment 1: Earth's Systems (TEKS 6.10A)
Unit 5 Assignment 1: Earth's Systems (TEKS 6.10A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Earth's systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.10A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Assignment 2: Earth's Layers (TEKS 6.10B)
Unit 5 Assignment 2: Earth's Layers (TEKS 6.10B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Earth's layers. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Assignment 3: The Rock Cycle (TEKS 6.10C)
Unit 5 Assignment 3: The Rock Cycle (TEKS 6.10C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the rock cycle. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.10C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 6 Assignment 1: The Importance of Resource Management (TEKS 6.11A)
Unit 6 Assignment 1: The Importance of Resource Management (TEKS 6.11A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the importance of resource management. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 6 Assignment 2: Methods of Resource Management (TEKS 6.11B)
Unit 6 Assignment 2: Methods of Resource Management (TEKS 6.11B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Solve the Problem? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of methods of resource management. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 7 Assignment 1: Levels of Organization in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12C)
Unit 7 Assignment 1: Levels of Organization in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of levels of organization in ecosystem. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.12C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 7 Assignment 2: Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12A)
Unit 7 Assignment 2: Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 7 Assignment 3: Interactions in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12B)
Unit 7 Assignment 3: Interactions in Ecosystems (TEKS 6.12B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of interactions in ecosystems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 8 Assignment 1: Cell Theory (TEKS 6.13A)
Unit 8 Assignment 1: Cell Theory (TEKS 6.13A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of cell theory. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Assignment 2: Characteristics of Organisms (TEKS 6.13B)
Unit 8 Assignment 2: Characteristics of Organisms (TEKS 6.13B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of characteristics of organisms. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Assignment 3: Variation of Traits in a Population (TEKS 6.13C)
Unit 8 Assignment 3: Variation of Traits in a Population (TEKS 6.13C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of variation of traits in a population. This lesson aligns to TEKS 6.13C.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 6 - Spanish
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to support the Into Science lessons and serve as a formative, end-of-lesson checkpoint. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unidad 1 Lección 1: Los estados de la materia (TEKS 6.6A)
Unidad 1 Lección 1: Los estados de la materia (TEKS 6.6A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre estados de la materia. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.6A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 2: Sustancias puras y mezclas (TEKS 6.6B)
Unidad 1 Lección 2: Sustancias puras y mezclas (TEKS 6.6B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre sustancias puras y mezclas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.6B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 3: Los elementos y la tabla periódica (TEKS 6.6C)
Unidad 1 Lección 3: Los elementos y la tabla periódica (TEKS 6.6C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre elementos y la tabla periódica. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 4: La densidad (TEKS 6.6D)
Unidad 1 Lección 4: La densidad (TEKS 6.6D)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la densidad. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 5: Evidencias de cambios químicos (TEKS 6.6E)
Unidad 1 Lección 5: Evidencias de cambios químicos (TEKS 6.6E)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre evidencias de cambios químicos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 1: Introducción a las fuerzas (TEKS 6.7A)
Unidad 2 Lección 1: Introducción a las fuerzas (TEKS 6.7A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las fuerzas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.7A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 2: La fuerza neta (TEKS 6.7B)
Unidad 2 Lección 2: La fuerza neta (TEKS 6.7B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la fuerza neta. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.7B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 3: La tercera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 6.7C)
Unidad 2 Lección 3: La tercera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 6.7C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la tercera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.7C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 3 Lección 1: La energía potencial y la energía cinética (TEKS 6.8A)
Unidad 3 Lección 1: La energía potencial y la energía cinética (TEKS 6.8A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la energía potencial y la energía cinética. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 3 Lección 2: La conservación de la energía en los sistemas (TEKS 6.8B)
Unidad 3 Lección 2: La conservación de la energía en los sistemas (TEKS 6.8B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la conservación de la energía en los sistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 3 Lección 3: La transferencia de energía a través de las ondas (TEKS 6.8C)
Unidad 3 Lección 3: La transferencia de energía a través de las ondas (TEKS 6.8C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la transferencia de energía a través de las ondas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.8C.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 4 Lección 1: Las estaciones del año (TEKS 6.9A)
Unidad 4 Lección 1: Las estaciones del año (TEKS 6.9A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las estaciones del año . Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 4 Lección 2: Las mareas (TEKS 6.9B)
Unidad 4 Lección 2: Las mareas (TEKS 6.9B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las mareas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 1: Los sistemas terrestres (TEKS 6.10A)
Unidad 5 Lección 1: Los sistemas terrestres (TEKS 6.10A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los sistemas terrestres. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.10A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 2: Las capas de la Tierra (TEKS 6.10B)
Unidad 5 Lección 2: Las capas de la Tierra (TEKS 6.10B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las capas de la Tierra. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 3: El ciclo de las rocas (TEKS 6.10C)
Unidad 5 Lección 3: El ciclo de las rocas (TEKS 6.10C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el ciclo de las rocas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.10C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 6 Lección 1: La importancia de administrar los recursos (TEKS 6.11A)
Unidad 6 Lección 1: La importancia de administrar los recursos (TEKS 6.11A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la importancia de administrar los recursos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 6 Lección 2: Métodos de administración de los recursos (TEKS 6.11B)
Unidad 6 Lección 2: Métodos de administración de los recursos (TEKS 6.11B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes resolver el problema? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre métodos de administración de los recursos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 7 Lección 1: Niveles de organización dentro de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12C)
Unidad 7 Lección 1: Niveles de organización dentro de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre niveles de organización dentro de los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 7 Lección 2: Factores bióticos y abióticos de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12A)
Unidad 7 Lección 2: Factores bióticos y abióticos de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre factores bióticos y abióticos de los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 7 Lección 3: Interacciones dentro de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12B)
Unidad 7 Lección 3: Interacciones dentro de los ecosistemas (TEKS 6.12B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre interacciones dentro de los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 8 Lección 1: La teoría celular (TEKS 6.13A)
Unidad 8 Lección 1: La teoría celular (TEKS 6.13A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre teoría celular. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 2: Características de los organismos (TEKS 6.13B)
Unidad 8 Lección 2: Características de los organismos (TEKS 6.13B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre características de los organismos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 3: Variación de los rasgos en una población (TEKS 6.13C)
Unidad 8 Lección 3: Variación de los rasgos en una población (TEKS 6.13C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre características de los organismos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 6.13C.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 7
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to support the Into Science lessons and serve as a formative, end-of-lesson checkpoint. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unit 1 Lesson 1: Elements and Compounds (TEKS 7.6A-B)
Unit 1 Lesson 1: Elements and Compounds (TEKS 7.6A-B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of elements and compounds. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.6A-B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Lesson 2: Physical and Chemical Changes (TEKS 7.6C)
Unit 1 Lesson 2: Physical and Chemical Changes (TEKS 7.6C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of physical and chemical changes. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Lesson 3: Aqueous Solutions (TEKS 7.6D)
Unit 1 Lesson 3: Aqueous Solutions (TEKS 7.6D)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Solve the Problem? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of aqueous solutions. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Lesson 4: Solute Dissolution Rate (TEKS 7.6E)
Unit 1 Lesson 4: Solute Dissolution Rate (TEKS 7.6E)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the solute dissolution rate. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Lesson 1: Speed and Velocity (TEKS 7.7A-B)
Unit 2 Lesson 1: Speed and Velocity (TEKS 7.7A-B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of speed and velocity. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.7A-B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Lesson 2: Motion and Distance-Time Graphs (TEKS 7.7C)
Unit 2 Lesson 2: Motion and Distance-Time Graphs (TEKS 7.7C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of motion and distance-time graphs. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.7C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Lesson 3: Newton's First Law of Motion (TEKS 7.7D)
Unit 2 Lesson 3: Newton's First Law of Motion (TEKS 7.7D)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Newton's First Law of Motion. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.7D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 3 Lesson 1: Methods of Thermal Energy Transfer (TEKS 7.8A)
Unit 3 Lesson 1: Methods of Thermal Energy Transfer (TEKS 7.8A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of methods of thermal energy transfer. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 3 Lesson 2: Temperature (TEKS 7.8C)
Unit 3 Lesson 2: Temperature (TEKS 7.8C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of temperature. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.8C.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 3 Lesson 3: Thermal Energy Transfer in Systems (TEKS 7.8B)
Unit 3 Lesson 3: Thermal Energy Transfer in Systems (TEKS 7.8B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of thermal energy transfer in systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 4 Lesson 1: Components of the Solar System (TEKS 7.9.A)
Unit 4 Lesson 1: Components of the Solar System (TEKS 7.9.A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of components of the solar system. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 4 Lesson 2: Gravity and the Solar System (TEKS 7.9B)
Unit 4 Lesson 2: Gravity and the Solar System (TEKS 7.9B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of gravity and the solar system. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 4 Lesson 3: Earth and the Habitable Zone (TEKS 7.9C)
Unit 4 Lesson 3: Earth and the Habitable Zone (TEKS 7.9C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Earth and the habitable zone. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.9C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Lesson 1: Evidence for Change on Earth (TEKS 7.10A)
Unit 5 Lesson 1: Evidence for Change on Earth (TEKS 7.10A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of evidence for change on Earth. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.10C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Lesson 2: Effects of Plate Tectonics (TEKS 7.10B)
Unit 5 Lesson 2: Effects of Plate Tectonics (TEKS 7.10B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the effects of plate tectonics. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 6 Lesson 1: Human Influence on Groundwater and Surface Water (TEKS 7.11A)
Unit 6 Lesson 1: Human Influence on Groundwater and Surface Water (TEKS 7.11A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human influence on groundwater and surface water. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 6 Lesson 2: Human Influence on Ocean Systems (TEKS 7.11B)
Unit 6 Lesson 2: Human Influence on Ocean Systems (TEKS 7.11B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human influence on ocean systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 7 Lesson 1: The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems (TEKS 7.12A)
Unit 7 Lesson 1: The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems (TEKS 7.12A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the flow of energy in ecosystems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 7 Lesson 2: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter (TEKS 7.12B)
Unit 7 Lesson 2: The Flow of Energy and Cycling of Matter (TEKS 7.12B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the flow of energy and cycling of matter. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 8 Lesson 1: Levels of Organization in Plants and Animals (TEKS 7.13B)
Unit 8 Lesson 1: Levels of Organization in Plants and Animals (TEKS 7.13B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the levels of organization in plants and animals. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Lesson 2: Human Body Systems Part I (TEKS 7.13A)
Unit 8 Lesson 2: Human Body Systems Part I (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human body systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Lesson 3: Human Body Systems Part II (TEKS 7.13A)
Unit 8 Lesson 3: Human Body Systems Part II (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human body systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Lesson 4: Human Body Systems Part III (TEKS 7.13A)
Unit 8 Lesson 4: Human Body Systems Part III (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human body systems. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 9 Lesson 1: Reproduction and Inheritance (TEKS 7.13C)
Unit 9 Lesson 1: Reproduction and Inheritance (TEKS 7.13C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of reproduction and inheritance. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 9 Lesson 2: Natural Selection and Artificial Selection (TEKS 7.13D)
Unit 9 Lesson 2: Natural Selection and Artificial Selection (TEKS 7.13D)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of natural selection and artificial selection. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.13D.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 10 Lesson 1: The Taxonomic System (TEKS 7.14A)
Unit 10 Lesson 1: The Taxonomic System (TEKS 7.14A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the taxonomic system. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.14A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Taxonomic System (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Taxonomic System (TEKS)
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Unit 10 Lesson 2: The Kingdoms of Life (TEKS 7.14B)
Unit 10 Lesson 2: The Kingdoms of Life (TEKS 7.14B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the kingdoms of life. This lesson aligns to TEKS 7.14B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Taxonomic System (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Taxonomic System (TEKS)
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 7 - Spanish
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to support the Into Science lessons and serve as a formative, end-of-lesson checkpoint. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unidad 1 Lección 1: Elementos y compuestos (TEKS 7.6A-B)
Unidad 1 Lección 1: Elementos y compuestos (TEKS 7.6A-B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre elementos y compuestos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.6A-B.
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Unidad 1 Lección 2: Cambios físicos y químicos (TEKS 7.6C)
Unidad 1 Lección 2: Cambios físicos y químicos (TEKS 7.6C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre cambios físicos y químicos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 3: Soluciones acuosas (TEKS 7.6D)
Unidad 1 Lección 3: Soluciones acuosas (TEKS 7.6D)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes resolver el problema? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre soluciones acuosas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 4: Tasa de disolución de los solutos (TEKS 7.6E)
Unidad 1 Lección 4: Tasa de disolución de los solutos (TEKS 7.6E)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la tasa de disolución de los solutos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 1: Rapidez y velocidad (TEKS 7.7A-B)
Unidad 2 Lección 1: Rapidez y velocidad (TEKS 7.7A-B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la rapidez y velocidad. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.7A-B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 2: Gráficas de movimiento, tiempo y distancia (TEKS 7.7C)
Unidad 2 Lección 2: Gráficas de movimiento, tiempo y distancia (TEKS 7.7C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre gráficas de movimiento, tiempo y distancia. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.7C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 3: La primera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 7.7D)
Unidad 2 Lección 3: La primera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 7.7D)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la primera ley de Newton sobre el movimiento. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.7D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 3 Lección 1: Métodos de transferencia de energía térmica (TEKS 7.8A)
Unidad 3 Lección 1: Métodos de transferencia de energía térmica (TEKS 7.8A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes resolverlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre métodos de transferencia de energía térmica. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 3 Lección 2: Temperatura (TEKS 7.8C)
Unidad 3 Lección 2: Temperatura (TEKS 7.8C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre temperatura. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.8C.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 3 Lección 3: La transferencia de energía térmica dentro de un sistema (TEKS 7.8B)
Unidad 3 Lección 3: La transferencia de energía térmica dentro de un sistema (TEKS 7.8B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la transferencia de energía térmica dentro de un sistema. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 4 Lección 1: Componentes del sistema solar (TEKS 7.9A)
Unidad 4 Lección 1: Componentes del sistema solar (TEKS 7.9A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre componentes del sistema solar. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 4 Lección 2: La gravedad y el sistema solar (TEKS 7.9B)
Unidad 4 Lección 2: La gravedad y el sistema solar (TEKS 7.9B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la gravedad y el sistema solar. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 4 Lección 3: La Tierra y la zona habitable (TEKS 7.9C)
Unidad 4 Lección 3: La Tierra y la zona habitable (TEKS 7.9C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la Tierra y la zona habitable. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.9C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 1: Evidencias de cambios en la Tierra (TEKS 7.10A)
Unidad 5 Lección 1: Evidencias de cambios en la Tierra (TEKS 7.10A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre evidencias de cambios en la Tierra. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.10A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 2: Efectos de la Tectónica de placas (TEKS 7.10B)
Unidad 5 Lección 2: Efectos de la Tectónica de placas (TEKS 7.10B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los efectos de la Tectónica de placas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 6 Lección 1: La influencia del ser humano en el estado de las aguas subterráneas y superficiales (TEKS 7.11A)
Unidad 6 Lección 1: La influencia del ser humano en el estado de las aguas subterráneas y superficiales (TEKS 7.11A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la influencia del ser humano en el estado de las aguas subterráneas y superficiales. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 6 Lección 2: La influencia del ser humano en los sistemas oceánicos (TEKS 7.11B)
Unidad 6 Lección 2: La influencia del ser humano en los sistemas oceánicos (TEKS 7.11B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la influencia del ser humano en los sistemas oceánicos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 7 Lección 1: El flujo de energía en los ecosistemas (TEKS 7.12A)
Unidad 7 Lección 1: El flujo de energía en los ecosistemas (TEKS 7.12A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el flujo de energía en los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 7 Lección 2: El flujo de energía y el ciclo de la materia (TEKS 7.12B)
Unidad 7 Lección 2: El flujo de energía y el ciclo de la materia (TEKS 7.12B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el flujo de energía en los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 8 Lección 1: Niveles de organización en plantas y animales (TEKS 7.13B)
Unidad 8 Lección 1: Niveles de organización en plantas y animales (TEKS 7.13B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre niveles de organización en plantas y animales. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 2: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 1 (TEKS 7.13A)
Unidad 8 Lección 2: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 1 (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los sistemas del cuerpo humano. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 3: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 2 (TEKS 7.13A)
Unidad 8 Lección 3: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 2 (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los sistemas del cuerpo humano. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 4: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 3 (TEKS 7.13A)
Unidad 8 Lección 4: Los sistemas del cuerpo humano, Parte 3 (TEKS 7.13A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los sistemas del cuerpo humano. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 9 Lección 1: Reproducción y herencia (TEKS 7.13C)
Unidad 9 Lección 1: Reproducción y herencia (TEKS 7.13C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre reproducción y herencia. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13C.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 9 Lección 2: La selección natural y la selección artificial (TEKS 7.13D)
Unidad 9 Lección 2: La selección natural y la selección artificial (TEKS 7.13D)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la selección natural y la selección artificial. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.13D.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 10 Lección 1: El sistema taxonómico (TEKS 7.14A)
Unidad 10 Lección 1: El sistema taxonómico (TEKS 7.14A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el sistema taxonómico. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.14A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Taxonomic System (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Taxonomic System (TEKS)
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Unidad 10 Lección 2: Los reinos de la vida (TEKS 7.14B)
Unidad 10 Lección 2: Los reinos de la vida (TEKS 7.14B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre los reinos de la vida. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 7.14B.
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 8
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to support the Into Science lessons and serve as a formative, end-of-lesson checkpoint. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unit 1 Lesson 1: Models of Matter (TEKS 8.6A)
Unit 1 Lesson 1: Models of Matter (TEKS 8.6A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of models of matter. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.6A.
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Unit 1 Lesson 2: Properties of Water (TEKS 8.6C)
Unit 1 Lesson 2: Properties of Water (TEKS 8.6C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the properties of water. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Lesson 3: Acids and Bases (TEKS 8.6D)
Unit 1 Lesson 3: Acids and Bases (TEKS 8.6D)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of acids and bases. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 1 Lesson 4: Chemical Reactions (TEKS 8.6.B,8.6.E)
Unit 1 Lesson 4: Chemical Reactions (TEKS 8.6.B,8.6.E)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of chemical reactions. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.6B, 8.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Lesson 1: Newton's Second Law of Motion (TEKS 8.7A)
Unit 2 Lesson 1: Newton's Second Law of Motion (TEKS 8.7A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Newton's Second Law of Motion. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.7A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 2 Lesson 2: Applying Newton's Laws of Motion (TEKS 8.7B)
Unit 2 Lesson 2: Applying Newton's Laws of Motion (TEKS 8.7B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of Newton's Laws of Motion. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.7B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unit 3 Lesson 1: Properties of Waves (TEKS 8.8A)
Unit 3 Lesson 1: Properties of Waves (TEKS 8.8A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the properties of waves. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 3 Lesson 2: Wave Technology (TEKS 8.8B)
Unit 3 Lesson 2: Wave Technology (TEKS 8.8B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of wave tehcnology. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 4 Lesson 1: Stars (TEKS 8.9A)
Unit 4 Lesson 1: Stars (TEKS 8.9A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of stars. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 4 Lesson 2: Galaxies (TEKS 8.9B)
Unit 4 Lesson 2: Galaxies (TEKS 8.9B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of galaxies. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 4 Lesson 3: The Origin of the Universe (TEKS 8.9C)
Unit 4 Lesson 3: The Origin of the Universe (TEKS 8.9C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the origin of the universe. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.9C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Lesson 1: Influences on Weather and Climate (TEKS 8.10A)
Unit 5 Lesson 1: Influences on Weather and Climate (TEKS 8.10A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the influences on weather and climate. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.10A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Lesson 2: Patterns in the Atmosphere (TEKS 8.10B)
Unit 5 Lesson 2: Patterns in the Atmosphere (TEKS 8.10B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of patterns in the atmosphere. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 5 Lesson 3: Tropical Cyclones (TEKS 8.10C)
Unit 5 Lesson 3: Tropical Cyclones (TEKS 8.10C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of tropical cyclones. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.10C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unit 6 Lesson 1: The Carbon Cycle (TEKS 8.11C)
Unit 6 Lesson 1: The Carbon Cycle (TEKS 8.11C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of the carbon cycle. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.11C.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 6 Lesson 2: Natural Influences on Global Climate (TEKS 8.11A)
Unit 6 Lesson 2: Natural Influences on Global Climate (TEKS 8.11A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of natural influences on global climate. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 6 Lesson 3: Human Influences on Global Climate (TEKS 8.11B)
Unit 6 Lesson 3: Human Influences on Global Climate (TEKS 8.11B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of human influences on global climate. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 7 Lesson 1: Food Webs and Ecosystem Disruptions (TEKS 8.12A)
Unit 7 Lesson 1: Food Webs and Ecosystem Disruptions (TEKS 8.12A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of food webs and ecosystem disruptions. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 7 Lesson 2: Ecological Succession (TEKS 8.12B)
Unit 7 Lesson 2: Ecological Succession (TEKS 8.12B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of ecological succession. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 7 Lesson 3: Biodiversity (TEKS 8.12C)
Unit 7 Lesson 3: Biodiversity (TEKS 8.12C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of biodiversity. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.12C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unit 8 Lesson 1: Cell Structure and Function (TEKS 8.13A)
Unit 8 Lesson 1: Cell Structure and Function (TEKS 8.13A)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of cell structure and function. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Lesson 2: Genes and Traits (TEKS 8.13B)
Unit 8 Lesson 2: Genes and Traits (TEKS 8.13B)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of genes and traits. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unit 8 Lesson 3: Variation and Adaptation (TEKS 8.13C)
Unit 8 Lesson 3: Variation and Adaptation (TEKS 8.13C)
Interpret Student Thinking by having students answer the Can You Explain It? question using evidence from the hands-on activities and explorations. Students should have grown in their depth of knowledge of variation and adaptation. This lesson aligns to TEKS 8.13C.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 8 - Spanish
These assignments align with the HMH Into Science curriculum. They are designed to complement Into Science lessons and serve as formative, end-of-lesson checkpoints under the "Can You Explain It?" section. Each assignment requires students to complete a short constructed response, supporting a claim with evidence from the lesson.
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Unidad 1 Lección 1: Modelos de materia (TEKS 8.6A)
Unidad 1 Lección 1: Modelos de materia (TEKS 8.6A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes resolver el problema? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre modelos de materia. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.6A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 2: Propiedades del agua (TEKS 8.6C)
Unidad 1 Lección 2: Propiedades del agua (TEKS 8.6C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre propiedades del agua. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.6C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 3: Ácidos y bases (TEKS 8.6D)
Unidad 1 Lección 3: Ácidos y bases (TEKS 8.6D)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre ácidos y bases. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.6D.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 1 Lección 4: Reacciones químicas (TEKS 8.6B, TEKS 8.6E)
Unidad 1 Lección 4: Reacciones químicas (TEKS 8.6B, TEKS 8.6E)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre reacciones químicas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.6B y TEKS 8.6E.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Physical Properties of Matter (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 1: La segunda ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 8.7A)
Unidad 2 Lección 1: La segunda ley de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 8.7A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre la segunda ley de Newton sobre el movimiento. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.7A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 2 Lección 2: Analizar las leyes de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 8.7B)
Unidad 2 Lección 2: Analizar las leyes de Newton sobre el movimiento (TEKS 8.7B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las leyes de Newton sobre el movimiento. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.7B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Forces & Motion (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Forces & Motion (TEKS)
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Unidad 3 Lección 1: Las propiedades de las ondas (TEKS 8.8A)
Unidad 3 Lección 1: Las propiedades de las ondas (TEKS 8.8A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las propiedades de las ondas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.8A.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 3 Lección 2: Tecnología con ondas (TEKS 8.8B)
Unidad 3 Lección 2: Tecnología con ondas (TEKS 8.8B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre tecnología con ondas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.8B.
SKILLS (2):Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Conservation and Transformation of Energy (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 4 Lección 1: Estrellas (TEKS 8.9A)
Unidad 4 Lección 1: Estrellas (TEKS 8.9A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre las estrellas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.9A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 4 Lección 2: Galaxias (TEKS 8.9B)
Unidad 4 Lección 2: Galaxias (TEKS 8.9B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre galaxias. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.9B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 4 Lección 3: El origen del universo (TEKS 8.9C)
Unidad 4 Lección 3: El origen del universo (TEKS 8.9C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el origen del universo. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.9C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Properties of Bodies in Space (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 1: Factores que influyen en el estado del tiempo y el clima (TEKS 8.10A)
Unidad 5 Lección 1: Factores que influyen en el estado del tiempo y el clima (TEKS 8.10A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre factores que influyen en el estado del tiempo y el clima. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.10A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 2: Patrones en la atmósfera (TEKS 8.10B)
Unidad 5 Lección 2: Patrones en la atmósfera (TEKS 8.10B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre patrones en la atmósfera. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.10B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 5 Lección 3: Tormentas tropicales (TEKS 8.10C)
Unidad 5 Lección 3: Tormentas tropicales (TEKS 8.10C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre tormentas tropicales. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.10C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Earth's Geology (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Earth's Geology (TEKS)
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Unidad 6 Lección 1: El ciclo del carbono (TEKS 8.11C)
Unidad 6 Lección 1: El ciclo del carbono (TEKS 8.11C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre el ciclo del carbono. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.11C.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 6 Lección 2: La naturaleza influye en el clima del planeta (TEKS 8.11A)
Unidad 6 Lección 2: La naturaleza influye en el clima del planeta (TEKS 8.11A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre como la naturaleza influye en el clima del planeta. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.11A.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 6 Lección 3: El ser humano influye en el clima del planeta (TEKS 8.11B)
Unidad 6 Lección 3: El ser humano influye en el clima del planeta (TEKS 8.11B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre como el ser humano influye en el clima del planeta. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.11B.
SKILLS (2):Earth's Climate (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Earth's Climate (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 7 Lección 1: Redes alimentarias y alteraciones en los ecosistemas (TEKS 8.12A)
Unidad 7 Lección 1: Redes alimentarias y alteraciones en los ecosistemas (TEKS 8.12A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre redes alimentarias y alteraciones en los ecosistemas. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.12A.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 7 Lección 2: Sucesión ecológica (TEKS 8.12B)
Unidad 7 Lección 2: Sucesión ecológica (TEKS 8.12B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre sucesión ecológica. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.12B.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 7 Lección 3: Biodiversidad (TEKS 8.12C)
Unidad 7 Lección 3: Biodiversidad (TEKS 8.12C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre biodiversidad. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.12C.
SKILLS (2):Engaging in Argument, Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)FORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Engaging in Argument
- Interdependence in an Ecosystem (TEKS)
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Unidad 8 Lección 1: Estructura y función celular (TEKS 8.13A)
Unidad 8 Lección 1: Estructura y función celular (TEKS 8.13A)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre estructura y función celular. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.13A.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 2: Genes y rasgos (TEKS 8.13B)
Unidad 8 Lección 2: Genes y rasgos (TEKS 8.13B)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre genes y rasgos. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.13B.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Unidad 8 Lección 3: Variación y adaptación (TEKS 8.13C)
Unidad 8 Lección 3: Variación y adaptación (TEKS 8.13C)
Interpreta el pensamiento de los alumnos pidiéndoles que respondan a la pregunta ¿Puedes explicarlo? utilizando las pruebas obtenidas en las actividades prácticas y las exploraciones. Los alumnos deberían haber profundizado sus conocimientos sobre variación y adaptación. Esta lección se ajusta al TEKS 8.13C.
SKILLS (2):Adaptation and Survival (TEKS), Engaging in ArgumentFORMAT:High FiveSkills in this Assignment
- Adaptation and Survival (TEKS)
- Engaging in Argument
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Informational Multi-Paragraph Response: Middle School
In this collection of Response to Reading assignments, middle-school students build proficiency in writing a well-structured, multi-paragraph reading response. Each assignment includes three differentiated prompts with leveled scaffolding that supports a gradual release to full independence. This assignment can be completed in one or two class periods, or can be worked on over a week-long period of writing with supported practice. The articles in this collection are part of the Science & Technology theme and are available at three different Lexile levels as well as in Spanish.
- Substantial Scaffolds (Level 3): Students practice writing four paragraphs in response to a nonfiction article, with the help of guided supports and substantial scaffolding.
- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using evidence to support a main idea as they develop a multi-paragraph response to nonfiction, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
- Light Scaffolds (Level 1): Students complete a Graphic Organizer and independently write a well-structured Informative Essay in response to a nonfiction text.
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Robots at Work: Informative Essay
Robots at Work: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "Robots at Work," by Shay Maunz, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, writing a strong information and conclusion, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 820, 930, and 1080, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Building Green: Informative Essay
Building Green: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "Building Green," by Jaime Joyce, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, writing a strong information and conclusion, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 710, 920, and 1090, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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City of Trees: Informative Essay
City of Trees: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "City of Trees," by Rebecca Katzman, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, writing a strong introduction and conclusion, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 660, 830, and 960, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Drones in Space: Informative Essay
Drones in Space: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "Drones in Space," by Brian S. McGrath, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, citing evidence, and developing ideas will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 700, 900, and 1090, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Future Food: Informative Essay
Future Food: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "Future Food," by Rebecca Mordechai, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, citing evidence, and developing ideas will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 750, 880, and 1060, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Knitting Hearts: Informative Essay
Knitting Hearts: Informative Essay
In this assignment, students read the article "Knitting Hearts," by Kio Herrera, and write a four-paragraph Informative Essay about the topic. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students follow one of three prompts offering different levels of scaffolding in the writing area. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text, writing a strong information and conclusion, and citing evidence will prepare students for writing in the Information genre. This assignment is part of the Science & Technology collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 440, 760, and 950, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (6):Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Plan a Topic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.e, W.3-5.5, W.3-5.2.d, W.3-5.2.b, W.3-5.2.a, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Plan a Topic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.e
- W.3-5.5
- W.3-5.2.d
- W.3-5.2.b
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.4-5.9
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Argument Multi-Paragraph Response: Middle School
In this collection of Response to Reading assignments, middle-school students build proficiency in writing a well-structured, multi-paragraph Persuasive Speech in the Argument genre. After reading two texts expressing differing views on a topic, students state a claim and support it with reasons and evidence from the texts and from their own experience. Each assignment includes three prompts, with differentiated instruction featuring scaffolding that supports a gradual release from substantial support to full independence. This assignment can be completed in one or two class periods, or can be worked on over a week-long period of writing with supported practice. The titles in this collection are part of the Earth in Trouble theme and are available at three different Lexile levels as well as in Spanish.
- Substantial Scaffolds (Level 3): Students practice writing a Persuasive Speech in response to nonfiction texts, with the help of guided supports and substantial scaffolding.
- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using reasons and evidence to support their position as they develop a Persuasive Speech. Students write in response to nonfiction texts expressing differing viewpoints, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
- Light Scaffolds (Level 1): Students complete a Planner in which they state their position and find reasons and evidence to support it. Then students work independently to draft a Persuasive Speech in response to nonfiction texts expressing differing points of view.
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Hope for Tigers: Persuasive Speech
Hope for Tigers: Persuasive Speech
In this assignment, students read the article "Hope for Tigers," by Brian S. McGrath, and the “Protecting Private Land” data sheet, which provides a viewpoint that differs from the article. Then they write a five-paragraph Persuasive Speech about whether the government should be allowed to move people who live too close to wildlife reserves, if needed, to keep tigers safe. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students develop their response, supported by differentiated levels of scaffolding. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, stating a claim, and developing an argument with reasons and evidence will help students prepare for writing in the Argument genre. This assignment is part of the Earth in Trouble collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 700, 890, and 1080, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Use Reliable Sources, Use Voice/Style/Tone, End with an Idea, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Introduce Background & Topic, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Plan an Argument, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.a, W.3-5.5, W.6-8.1.b, W.6-8.1.a, W.3-5.2.a, W.3-5.1.b, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- End with an Idea
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Plan an Argument
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.5
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.3-5.2.a
- W.3-5.1.b
- W.4-5.9
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Fire Alarm: Persuasive Speech
Fire Alarm: Persuasive Speech
In this assignment, students read the article "Fire Alarm," by Shay Maunz, and the “Amazon Is Okay” data sheet, which provides a viewpoint that differs from the article. Then they write a five-paragraph Persuasive Speech about whether the rules protecting the Amazon rainforest should be enforced. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students develop their response, supported by differentiated levels of scaffolding. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, stating a claim, and developing an argument with reasons and evidence will help students prepare for writing in the Argument genre. This assignment is part of the Earth in Trouble collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 780, 880, and 1040, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Use Reliable Sources, Use Voice/Style/Tone, End with an Idea, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Introduce Background & Topic, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Plan an Argument, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.a, W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.5, W.6-8.1.b, W.3-5.1.d, W.6-8.1.a, W.3-5.1.b, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- End with an Idea
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Plan an Argument
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.5
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.3-5.1.d
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.3-5.1.b
- W.4-5.9
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For the Birds: Persuasive Speech
For the Birds: Persuasive Speech
In this assignment, students read the article "For the Birds," by Jaime Bryce, and the “Glass Is Great” data sheet, which provides a viewpoint that differs from the article. Then they write a five-paragraph Persuasive Speech about whether buildings must use bird-friendly designs. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students develop their response, supported by differentiated levels of scaffolding. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, stating a claim, and developing an argument with reasons and evidence will help students prepare for writing in the Argument genre. This assignment is part of the Earth in Trouble collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 650, 810, and 980, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Use Reliable Sources, Use Voice/Style/Tone, End with an Idea, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Introduce Background & Topic, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Plan an Argument, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.a, W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.5, W.6-8.1.b, W.3-5.1.d, W.6-8.1.a, W.3-5.1.b, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- End with an Idea
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Plan an Argument
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.5
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.3-5.1.d
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.3-5.1.b
- W.4-5.9
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The Problem with Plastics: Persuasive Speech
The Problem with Plastics: Persuasive Speech
In this assignment, students read the article "The Problem with Plastics," by Brian S. McGrath, and the “We Need Plastic” data sheet, which provides a viewpoint that differs from the article. Then they write a five-paragraph Persuasive Speech about whether world leaders should stop companies from producing plastics to reduce the plastic pollution problem. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students develop their response, supported by differentiated levels of scaffolding. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, stating a claim, and developing an argument with reasons and evidence help students prepare for writing in the Argument genre. This assignment is part of the Earth in Trouble collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 730, 890, and 1030, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Use Reliable Sources, Use Voice/Style/Tone, End with an Idea, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Introduce Background & Topic, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Plan an Argument, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.a, W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.5, W.6-8.1.b, W.3-5.1.d, W.6-8.1.a, W.3-5.1.b, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- End with an Idea
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Plan an Argument
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.5
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.3-5.1.d
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.3-5.1.b
- W.4-5.9
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Countdown to Day Zero: Persuasive Speech
Countdown to Day Zero: Persuasive Speech
In this assignment, students read the article "Countdown to Day Zero," by Brian S. McGrath, and the “No Water Rules!” data sheet, which provides an opposing viewpoint to the article. Then they write a five-paragraph Persuasive Speech about whether or not the government should put rules into place limiting water use when facing a water crisis. Students begin by completing a Graphic Organizer (Planner), available at three different levels of scaffolding. Then students develop their response, supported by differentiated levels of scaffolding. Practicing skills such as analyzing a text for information, stating a claim, and developing an argument with reasons and evidence will help students prepare for writing in the Argument genre. This assignment is part of the Earth in Trouble collection.
The article in this assignment is available at Lexile levels: 690, 830, and 970, plus a Spanish language version.
SKILLS (10):Use Reliable Sources, Use Voice/Style/Tone, End with an Idea, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Introduce Background & Topic, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Plan an Argument, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.a, W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.5, W.6-8.1.b, W.3-5.1.d, W.6-8.1.a, W.3-5.1.b, W.4-5.9FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Use Reliable Sources
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- End with an Idea
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Plan an Argument
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.5
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.3-5.1.d
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.3-5.1.b
- W.4-5.9
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Informational Single-Paragraph Response: Middle School
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- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using evidence to support a main idea as they develop a single-paragraph response to nonfiction, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
- Light Scaffolds (Level 1): Students complete a Planner and independently write a single-paragraph response to a nonfiction text.
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 7 - Spanish
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 8
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Into Science Lessons Texas - Grade 8 - Spanish
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Informational Multi-Paragraph Response: Middle School
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- Substantial Scaffolds (Level 3): Students practice writing four paragraphs in response to a nonfiction article, with the help of guided supports and substantial scaffolding.
- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using evidence to support a main idea as they develop a multi-paragraph response to nonfiction, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
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Argument Multi-Paragraph Response: Middle School
In this collection of Response to Reading assignments, middle-school students build proficiency in writing a well-structured, multi-paragraph Persuasive Speech in the Argument genre. After reading two texts expressing differing views on a topic, students state a claim and support it with reasons and evidence from the texts and from their own experience. Each assignment includes three prompts, with differentiated instruction featuring scaffolding that supports a gradual release from substantial support to full independence. This assignment can be completed in one or two class periods, or can be worked on over a week-long period of writing with supported practice. The titles in this collection are part of the Earth in Trouble theme and are available at three different Lexile levels as well as in Spanish.
- Substantial Scaffolds (Level 3): Students practice writing a Persuasive Speech in response to nonfiction texts, with the help of guided supports and substantial scaffolding.
- Moderate Scaffolds (Level 2): Students practice using reasons and evidence to support their position as they develop a Persuasive Speech. Students write in response to nonfiction texts expressing differing viewpoints, using moderate guidance and scaffolding.
- Light Scaffolds (Level 1): Students complete a Planner in which they state their position and find reasons and evidence to support it. Then students work independently to draft a Persuasive Speech in response to nonfiction texts expressing differing points of view.