{"title":"Continental Drift Activities for Middle School Science","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"3130815","title":"Continental Drift Theory Complete Lesson Plan - Grades 6-8","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"117\"\u003eEverything you need for a complete middle school unit on continental drift!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eThis resource includes presentations, worksheets, student choice projects, and assessments. It’s designed as a ready-to-teach, multiday unit that requires minimal prep. Fully editable and built for differentiation, it supports student-centered learning so you can focus on guiding and supporting success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is included in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/keslerscience.com\/kesler-science-membership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKesler Science Membership\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eEssential Questions for Students:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"549\"\u003eWho was Alfred Wegener?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"577\"\u003eWhat evidence from history supports the Continental Drift Theory?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"647\"\u003eWhat drives the movement of Earth’s continents?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eNote for Texas teachers:\u003c\/em\u003e This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS standards. It will not be revised for the 2021 TEKS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eWhy this Kesler Science Lesson Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eDifferentiated options for students who need extra support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eMultiple formats and modalities to keep learners engaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eFlexible resources available in both print and digital formats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eEditable PowerPoints to customize for your classroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eSpanish translations of vocabulary, readings, and notebook pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eBuilt on the 5E Model of Instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1327\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003eHere’s what you’ll find in each stage of learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eEngage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eObjectives and word wall cards with English and Spanish vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003eTeacher guide with discussion prompts, classroom activities, and common misconceptions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eMany lessons include hands-on activities or student-led tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003eExplore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eThe differentiated station lab includes nine unique stations so students can learn in multiple ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003eInput Stations:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003eExplore It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hands-on demonstration or experiment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eRead It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Differentiated passages (English \u0026amp; Spanish) with comprehension questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eResearch It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Web-based activity with follow-up tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003eWatch It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Short video with guided discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eOutput Stations:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eOrganize It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Card sorts and digital categorization tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eWrite It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Open-response questions requiring complete sentences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2220\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003eIllustrate It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Drawing or sketching activities to reinforce concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003eAssess It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Formal questions targeting vocabulary and mastery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003eBonus Station:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2314\"\u003eChallenge It!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Extension tasks for early finishers or enrichment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003eExplain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003eEditable presentations (traditional and interactive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eInteractive notebook pages in English and Spanish (digital \u0026amp; print)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eGuided note-taking templates for students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2577\"\u003eElaborate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2595\"\u003eStudent-choice projects on continental drift to extend or deepen understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2691\" data-start=\"2677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2677\"\u003eEvaluate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2847\" data-start=\"2692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003eAssessment questions updated for STAAR 2.0, with standard and modified versions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2847\" data-start=\"2776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2847\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003eReview worksheets and discussion questions for practice or homework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3027\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003eWorks in Any Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2873\"\u003eThis unit can be used in-person or online. The digital-friendly station lab and interactive presentations make it easy to adapt for virtual learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3143\" data-start=\"3029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3047\" data-start=\"3029\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"3047\"\u003eThis product is complete as-is. 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A flexible rubric supports evaluation by teachers, classmates, or the students themselves. \u003ci\u003eNote: This product is also part of the \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eContinental Drift Theory Complete Lesson Plan - Grades 6-8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis product is included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keslerscience.com\/kesler-science-membership\"\u003eKesler Science Membership\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Student Choice Projects?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese projects are adaptable and engaging, giving learners multiple ways to communicate their knowledge. The rubric can be customized to match different grading preferences, while multimodal options encourage creativity and ownership in the learning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarth Science Bundle (Grades 6–8):\u003c\/b\u003e Includes 14 comprehensive topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMEGA Student Choice Project Bundle (Grades 6–8):\u003c\/b\u003e Features 93 diverse topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNine project board options plus a “design your own” opportunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTeacher guide with directions, tips, and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEditable rubrics that measure vocabulary, key concepts, clarity, accuracy, and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Differentiation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo versions of the project page are provided. 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Many tasks can also be completed digitally, while optional crafting items can be used for model-building.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thinkific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019654922533,"sku":null,"price":1.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/5702\/2245\/files\/CoverContinentalDriftTheory.png?v=1756159465"},{"product_id":"3126844","title":"Continental Drift Theory Station Lab - Grades 6-8","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eThis station lab provides middle school students with a structured, student-centered way to explore \u003cstrong data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eContinental Drift Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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