General Science Student Assessment

Gene-Edited Pigs and Xenotransplantation Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | CRISPR

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the cutting-edge science of gene-edited pigs and xenotransplantation and how scientists are working to use animal organs to save human lives. It explains what xenotransplantation is, why there is a global organ shortage, and how gene editing is being use

6th - 8th Biology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Lab-Grown Meat and the Future of Food Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the innovative science of lab-grown meat (cultivated meat) and how scientists are working to produce real meat without raising and slaughtering animals. It explains what lab-grown meat is, how it is made from animal cells, and why it is being explored as

6th - 8th Biology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Exoplanets & How We Could Get There Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Space Travel

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the exciting science of exoplanets and how scientists are discovering worlds beyond our solar system. It explains what exoplanets are, how astronomers find them, and why some of these distant planets may have the right conditions to support life.The arti

6th - 8th Biology, Engineering, General Science

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

S.6.6.A – Solids, Liquids & Gases: Shape, Volume, Structure, & Energy | TEKS

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.6.A - The student is expected to compare solids, liquids, and gases in terms of their structure, shape, volume, and kinetic energy of atoms and molecules according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TE

6th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.6.6 - Matter and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade | STAAR

S.6.6.B – Matter Classification: Pure Substances & Mixtures | TEKS Science

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.6.B - The student is expected to investigate the physical properties of matter to distinguish between pure substances, homogeneous mixtures (solutions), and heterogeneous mixtures according to the Texas Essentia

6th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.6.6 - Matter and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade | STAAR

S.6.6.C – Periodic Table: Metals, Nonmetals & Metalloids | TEKS Science 6th

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This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.6.C - The student is expected to identify elements on the periodic table as metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and rare Earth elements based on their physical properties and importance to modern life according to th

6th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.6.6 - Matter and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade | STAAR

S.6.6.D – Density & Buoyancy: Substances Compared in Fluids | TEKS Science 6th

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.6.D - The student is expected to compare the density of substances relative to various fluids according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards and want to prepare their students for STAAR.T

6th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.6.6 - Matter and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade | STAAR

S.6.6.E – Evidence of Chemical Change: Gas, Heat, Color & Precipitate | TEKS

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.6.E - The student is expected to identify the formation of a new substance by using the evidence of a possible chemical change, including production of a gas, change in thermal energy, production of a precipitat

6th Grade Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.6.6 - Matter and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade | STAAR

Love and Pair Bonding in the Animal Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade |

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science of love and pair bonding in the animal kingdom, showing how many animals form long-term partnerships, cooperate with mates, and raise offspring together. It explains what monogamy and pair bonding mean in biological terms and why these behavi

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

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

The Chemistry of Chocolate - Phase Changes & Properties Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the chemistry of chocolate and how phase changes explain why chocolate melts in your mouth but stays solid at room temperature. It explains how heat, particle motion, and states of matter affect everyday materials using chocolate as a familiar and engagi

6th - 8th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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

The E-Waste & Technology Pollution Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Human Impact

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on electronic waste (e-waste) and technology pollution. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence, track environmental pathways, interrogate suspects, and build a scientific case to solve the

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5+3

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

S.6.7.A – Forces & Motion: Gravity, Friction, Magnetism & Applied Forces | TEKS

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.A - The student is expected to identify and explain how forces act on objects, including gravity, friction, magnetism, applied forces, and normal forces, using real-world applications according to the Texas Es

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

S.6.7.B – Net Force: Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Using Diagrams | TEKS Science

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.B - The student is expected to calculate the net force on an object in a horizontal or vertical direction using diagrams and determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced according to the Texas Essential

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

S.6.7.C – Newton’s Third Law: Action-Reaction Force Pairs | TEKS Science 6th

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 6 science teachers who are teaching S.6.7.C - The student is expected to identify simultaneous force pairs that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction that result from the interactions between objects using Newton's Third Law of Motion accor

6th Grade General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: S.6.7 - Force, Motion, and Energy Curriculum Bundle | TEKS Science 6th Grade

The Science of Snow, Snowflakes, & Frost Reading | How it Forms | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science of snow, snowflakes, and frost, explaining how phase changes, temperature, and heat transfer shape winter weather. Students learn how snow forms in clouds, why snowflakes have unique six-sided shapes, and how frost develops on cold surfaces a

6th - 8th Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Animal Survival Adaptations and Strategies Reading | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to how animals survive winter by using physical and behavioral adaptations to cope with cold temperatures, limited food, and harsh conditions. Students learn why winter is such a challenging season and how animals have evolved strategies that help them stay

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

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Why Do Roads Get Salted? Reading | How Salt Melts Ice, Winter | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind why roads are salted in winter and how salt helps melt ice to make roads safer. Students learn how water freezes, why icy roads are dangerous, and how adding salt changes the freezing point of water through a process called freezing po

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

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Does Being Cold Make You Sick? Reading | Viruses, Winter | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science behind colds and the flu, explaining why viruses—not cold weather—are responsible for making people sick. Students learn how illnesses spread, why people tend to get sick more often in winter, and how environmental conditions like cold, dry a

6th - 8th Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Winter Solstice Reading | Why the Solstice Happens | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the science of the winter solstice, explaining why it is the shortest day and longest night of the year and how Earth’s tilt causes seasonal changes. Students learn what happens during the winter solstice, when it occurs in each hemisphere, and why dayli

6th - 8th Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Extreme Winter Weather Reading | Snowstorms, Blizzards | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This grade 6–8 science reading comprehension article introduces students to the wild and powerful side of winter, from blizzards and ice storms to polar vortexes and nor’easters. Students learn how different types of extreme winter weather form, what makes each storm unique, and how these storms imp

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Circulatory System Breakdown Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Body Systems

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on the circulatory system and what happens when blood flow breaks down. In this case file activity, students analyze oxygen and blood flow data, examine narrowed arteries and weak heart muscle ev

7th - 11th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Digestive System Malfunction Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Body Systems

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TWFScience

The Digestive System Malfunction Mystery - Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on the digestive system and what happens when digestion and nutrient absorption break down. In this case file activity, students analyze medical evidence, track

7th - 11th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Viral vs Bacterial Illness Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Human Body Systems

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TWFScience

The Viral vs. Bacterial Illness Mystery - Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on viral and bacterial illnesses and why these infections can be difficult to tell apart. In this case file activity, students analyze medical evidence, track inf

7th - 11th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Cellular Respiration Breakdown Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Body Systems

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TWFScience

The Cellular Respiration Breakdown Mystery - Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on cellular respiration and what happens when cells cannot produce enough energy to meet the body’s needs. In this case file activity, students analyze medical

7th - 11th Anatomy, Biology, General Science

NGSS MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science