Science Writing Tasks from Pearson Texts

6
th
Grade Earth Science
Chapter 4 Earthquakes
In an organized paragraph, answer the following question. How do the three types of
stress change the earths surfaces? Define each type of stress and give an example of
where each type of stress occurs on Earth. Use evidence and information from
Chapter 4 to complete this task.
7
th
Grade Life Science
Chapter 2 Introduction to Cells
In a paragraph, explain cell theory including who came up with it, when it was
discovered, and the three basic parts of the theory. Use evidence from the text to
support your answer.
8
th
Grade Physical Science
Chapter 3.3 Metals
Pretend you are a soda can. Describe what metal you are made of and what the
general characteristics of metals are. Then, tell about your journey from being thrown
into a recycling bin to being recycled into another product.
9
th
Grade Biology
Chapter 14.2 Human Genetic Disorders
Write an essay about 2 diseases or disorders that are caused by individual genes.
Choose one disease from pages 398-399 of your textbook. You may use the Alabama
Virtual Library to research another genetic disorder. In your response, be sure to
describe where in the genome the anomaly occurs and then also explain the symptoms
of the disease/disorder. You should include evidence from the text and and the AVL
to support your explanation.
High School Physical Science
Chapter 24.2 The Sun and the Seasons
How are solstices and equinoxes similar? How are they different? Answer this question
in a well-organized paragraph. Be sure to include details from Chapter 24.2.


Pearson Chemistry
Chapter 4.1 Defining the Atom
Explain why the ideas on atoms proposed by Dalton constitute a theory, while the
ideas proposed by Democritus do not. Use evidence from the text to support your
answer.
Physics
RAFT Paper Example
Role: Engineer
Audience: Orthopedic Surgeon
Format: Email
Topic: New metal alloy that would be great for hip replacements
Write an email to an orthopedic surgeon describing the characteristics of your new
metal alloy that would make it a good material from which to construct replacement
hips. Be sure to include evidence that support your reasons for suggesting this new
approach.
Environmental Science Your World, Your Turn
Use the article Beach Trip Troubles from ABC News to respond to this question.
It is a problem when water quality results at the beach are not made public in a timely
fashion.
Write an essay where you agree or disagree with the statement above. Include at least
3 reasons for your position and use the article to provide evidence for your reasons.
Be sure organize your essay so that your most compelling reason is the last reason
you give.