Middle School NGSS Natural and Synthetic Resources MS-PS1-3 Distance Learning

Description

This comprehensive Middle School NGSS activity pack on Natural and Synthetic resources is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-3 standards.

A distance learning version is also included so you’re all set whether you have face to face classes or have to teach remotely.

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Each part of this resource is google classroom enabled. Just send the link to your students and you’re all set.

⭐ MS-PS1-3. Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.

This pack contains 6 activities that can be used individually as is or combined to make science stations (signage is included).

The activities are:

• Watch It – In this activity the students are asked to watch some Youtube videos on vitamins and diamonds (both natural and synthetic) and answer the accompanying questions.

• Analyze It! – Students will analyse a graph showing synthetic trends and answer the questions on the student handout.

• Sort It! – The students must sort the items into either natural or synthetic. Then they must pick 2 from each list and give reasons as to why they are on that list.

• Illustrate It! -The students are supplied with text and must read it and then create either an infographic, comic, poster or diagram showing how the synthetic material is produced from a natural resource.

• Read It! – At this station the students will read a scientifically referenced article on the societal impact of plastic. Short questions check their understanding of the article.

• Explain It! – This activity is designed to elicit their understanding of the unit and should take place at the end of the unit/stations.

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