8th Grade Student Assessment

California 8th Grade Science Discipline Specific Course Model BUNDLE | CAST

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE will SAVE YOU 75% and is for California 8th grade science teachers who are teaching according to the Discipline Specific Course Model.This bundle was created by analyzing California’s Department of Education 8th Grade NGSS curriculum document standard by standard. This bundle de

8th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+20

Forever Chemicals - PFAS Reading | High School | Persistence, Health, & Cleanup

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Forever Chemicals (PFAS): Persistence, Health & Cleanup. This resource is suitable for students in grades 8 and up. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting,

8th - 12th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Spooky Substances Lab Station Activity - Physical vs Chemical Changes Halloween

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Bring Halloween fun into your chemistry or physical science class with this Spooky Substances Lab! Students mix eerie “Swamp Sludge” and “Graveyard Fog” to observe real scientific changes—then decide which are physical and which are chemical.This station lab activity package is designed to enhance s

6th - 11th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-4+1

Also included in: Halloween Science Activities & Investigations | Labs, Stations, STEM, Readings

STEM Investigations Growing Bundle — Scientific Method, Design, Data & CER

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Build a high-engagement, low-prep STEM program that grows with you. This Growing Bundle collects my best STEM investigations—each one built around true engineering design, fair testing, repeated trials, data tables, graphing, and CER writing. Buy once and get every future lab added to this bundle at

6th - 11th Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3+5

The Science of Fear Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Fight, Flight, Freeze, Anxiety

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about The Science of Fear - Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Anxiety. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.This resource cover

6th - 8th Science, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Halloween Science Activities & Investigations | Labs, Stations, STEM, Readings

The Chemistry of Candy Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Colors, Flavors, Textures

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Discover how scientists engineer candy. From bright dyes and sour acids to sugar crystals and caramelizing reactions, this article shows how chemistry controls candy’s colors, flavors, and textures—turning simple ingredients into sweets. This resource covers the following topics:Why Color MattersThe

6th - 8th Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+1

Also included in: Valentine's Day Science Activities | STEM, Project, Readings | 6th, 7th, 8th

Middle School Physical Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Physical Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-PS2, MS-PS3, and MS-PS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers

6th - 8th Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-2, MS-PS1-3+16

Middle School Life Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned | MS-LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-PS1, MS-LS2, MS-LS3, and MS-LS4—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers lov

6th - 8th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+18

Middle School Earth and Space Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned ESS1, ESS2, ESS3

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2, and MS-ESS3—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers love itT

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+12

S.8.6 Matter Classification Bundle | TEKS Science 8th Grade | Matter and Energy

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.6 - The student understands that matter can be classified according to its properties and matter is conserved in chemical changes that occur within closed systems. according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (T

8th Grade Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

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 - 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

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

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

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

S.8.10 Earth, Ocean, & Weather Interactions That Shape Climate | TEKS 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.10 - Earth, Ocean, and Weather Interactions that Impact Climate 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.

8th Grade Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science