8th Grade Science Resources

S.8.7.A Newton’s Second Law: Force, Mass, Acceleration | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.7.A Newton's Second Law of Motion according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bundle will SAVE YOU OVER

8th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.7 Relationship Between Force & Motion Within Systems | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.7.B - Newton’s Laws in Real-World Systems | TEKS Science 8th Grade | STAAR

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.7.B - Newton’s Laws in Real-World Systems according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bundle will SAVE Y

8th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.7 Relationship Between Force & Motion Within Systems | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.7 Relationship Between Force & Motion Within Systems | TEKS 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.7 - Force, motion, and energy. The student understands the relationship between force and motion within systems. according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agen

8th Grade Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

S.8.8.A Wave Properties: Amplitude, Frequency, & Waves | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.8.A - Wave Properties: Amplitude, Frequency, & Waves including the Electromagnetic Spectrum according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to pr

8th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.8 - How Energy is Transferred Through Waves | TEKS 8th Grade | STAAR

S.8.8.B - Application of Electromagnetic Waves | TEKS Science 8th Grade | STAAR

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.8.A - Wave Properties: Amplitude, Frequency, & Waves including the Electromagnetic Spectrum according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to pr

8th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.8 - How Energy is Transferred Through Waves | TEKS 8th Grade | STAAR

S.8.8 - How Energy is Transferred Through Waves | TEKS 8th Grade | STAAR

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.8 - Force, motion, and energy. The student knows how energy is transferred through waves. according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare

8th Grade Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

S.8.9.A - The Life Cycle of Stars & Star Classification | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.A - The Life Cycle of Stars & Star Classification according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bu

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

Ecology Case Study - Coral Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Coral Bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef"This resource provides a brief look at how coral bleaching is impacting the Great Barrier Reef and marine ecosystems around the world. Students will explore the causes and consequences of this environmental issue while building scientific

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - Invasive Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Invasive Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes"This resource provides a focused look at how invasive zebra mussels have disrupted the Great Lakes ecosystem, affecting both aquatic biodiversity and human activity. Students will explore the causes, ecological impacts, and economic conse

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - The Reintroduction of the California Condor | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "The Reintroduction of the California Condor"This resource provides an in-depth look at the reintroduction of the California condor, one of the most remarkable wildlife recovery efforts in modern conservation history. Students will explore the causes of the condor’s decline, the s

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - Urbanization and Habitat Fragmentation | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Urbanization and Habitat Fragmentation"This resource provides an insightful look at how urbanization and habitat fragmentation affect ecosystems and wildlife populations around the world. Students will explore how expanding cities divide natural habitats, disrupt animal movement,

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - Rewilding Wolves in Yellowstone | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Rewilding Wolves in Yellowstone"This resource provides an engaging look at how the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park transformed an entire ecosystem. Students will explore how removing and later restoring a top predator caused major changes in animal populatio

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Clean Water Filtration STEM Investigation | Scientific Method 6th, 7th, 8th

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Give students a fast, hands-on engineering investigation: build a low-cost water filter, change only one design choice at a time (layer order, thickness, sealing, or adding charcoal), and measure which design makes the clearest water the fastest—all while staying under a classroom budget cap. With t

6th - 11th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+1

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Beetle Genetics STEM Investigation | Scientific Method | 6th, 7th, 8th

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Give students a fast, hands-on genetics investigation: simulate beetle heredity, change only the parent genotypes, and use Punnett squares to predict and compare offspring outcomes. With print-and-cut genotype cards and clear scaffolds, students run multiple monohybrid crosses, extend to one dihybri

6th - 11th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+1

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Adaptations by Design - Extreme Environments | STEM Investigation 6th, 7th, 8th

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Students will design a biologically plausible organism, choose one extreme environment, and justify how its adaptations solve real environmental pressures. With a trait bank, word bank, a structured CER, and a Survival Index that rolls into a class bar graph, students connect structure → function →

6th - 11th Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+1

Also included in: STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

Ecology Case Study - Overfishing and Ocean Balance | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Overfishing and Ocean Balance"This resource provides an engaging look at how overfishing disrupts the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Students will explore how removing too many fish affects entire food webs, causes trophic cascades, and threatens both ocean biodiversity a

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - The Impact of Deforestation on Carbon Storage | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "The Impact of Deforestation on Carbon Storage"This resource provides an engaging look at how deforestation affects the planet’s ability to store carbon and regulate climate. Students will explore how clearing forests for agriculture, logging, and development releases stored carbo

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - The Decline of Pollinators | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "The Decline of Pollinators"This resource provides an engaging look at how the decline of pollinators is impacting ecosystems, biodiversity, and the global food supply. Students will explore how habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and disease have led to major decreases i

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - The Role of Mangroves in Coastal Protection | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "The Role of Mangroves in Coastal Protection"This resource provides an engaging look at how mangrove forests protect coastlines, support biodiversity, and help regulate Earth’s climate. Students will explore how these unique coastal ecosystems act as natural barriers against storm

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study - Ecological Succession After Wildfire | Reading

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Ecology Case Study "Ecological Succession After Wildfire"This resource provides an engaging look at how wildfires shape and renew ecosystems through the process of ecological succession. Students will explore how natural disturbances, though destructive at first, set the stage for regrowth and biodi

7th - 10th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

Ecology Case Study Bundle – Real-World Environmental Science Readings

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Ecology Case Study Bundle - Engage your students with real-world science through these Ecology Case Studies designed to strengthen scientific literacy, critical thinking, and reading comprehension skills. Perfect for 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades.Save 40% by purchasing this bundle!These case studie

7th - 10th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

S.8.9.B - Galaxy Types & The Milky Way | TEKS Science 8th Grade | STAAR, Texas

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.B - Galaxy Types & The Milky Way according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bundle will SAVE YO

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.9.C - The Origin of the Universe - The Big Bang | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.C - The Origin of the Universe and the Big Bang Theory according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The b

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.9 - Earth and Space - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their studen

8th Grade Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physical Science