Writing Prompts - Human Impact on Groundwater - MS 6-8

The Human Impact on Groundwater science writing activity gives middle school students the necessary materials to test their Earth science knowledge! The activity uses a call to action model to create a fun, engaging print-or-digital exercise. Students can extend their science reasoning and exploration as they enrich their writing. Each product has been created to allow for virtual learning so middle school science students can stay engaged inside or outside the classroom.

Prompt Format: Call to Action

Included in Purchase:

• Teacher Directions: Includes answer guide, project ideas, and complete and half-sheet rubrics.
• Projection Version: Save paper and project the prompt to a class or share your screen virtually.
• Full-Sized Handouts: Includes a writing prompt, student self-check, pre-writing strategy, and a full-sized layout template for students. It can be printed in color or black and white.
• Half-Sheet Handouts: Includes prompt and student self-check. Sized to be easily attached in interactive notebooks or writing journals.
• Digital Interactive Version: Created in PowerPoint and easily saved as Google Slides. For in-person or remote learners, it can be assigned and completed in Edit mode (PowerPoint or Google).

These Science Writing Prompt Activities look great displayed on a bulletin board or collected in an anthology for each student.

Other Uses for the Human Impact on Groundwater Science Writing Prompt:

• Cross-curricular activity
• Pre-test formative assessment
• Student choice project
• Elaboration for early finishers
• Extra credit
• Make-up work
• TELPAS sample
• Differentiation exercise

Note: Because these prompts are meant for review, it is assumed students have prior knowledge of the topic and/or access to research materials.

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