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10th grade critical thinking applied math laboratories
DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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Volume of Spheres, Cones, Cylinders, Pyramids Hands-On Discovery Activity
These engaging volume labs allow students to experiment and discover volume formulas of 3D solids. Help your students understand and remember where the formulas come from (and have fun while doing so)!The labs let students discover and make sense of formulas for the following 3D solids:Lab 1: PrismsLab 2: CylindersLab 3: PyramidsLab 4: ConesLab 5: SpheresIn each lab, students create 3D figures, hypothesize, and experiment. They see how the 3D solids relate to each other as they figure out their
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade Math Discovery Lessons and Activities Bundle
Penny Boat Lab: Density, Buoyancy and Archimedes
This is a one period activity/lab to teach students about the concept of density and Archimedes Principle, why things float. Students each get a piece of aluminum foil and design and make a boat. They then must calculate how many pennies it will carry before sinking, and then test it. This is an excellent one day STEM project that combines science, math, design and construction. Students will use the formula Density=Mass divided by Volume.
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7th - 10th
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Physical properties of matter review using pennies Mass, Volume, and Density Lab
Physical properties of matter review using pennies to find mass, density, and volume.
Supplies
You will need many pennies for this lab
15 each of 1981 and older ones and 1983 and newer ones per group.
Triple balance beam per group or a central few
Small graduated cylinder approximately 50mL
I did this with my 6th grade science class, it give them a hands on comparison that density is different from volume and that density of the same materials stays the same no matter the weight.
Stu
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6th - 12th
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Lab Activity Calculating Rates of Tectonic Plate Motion
In this activity students will calculate the rate of the movement of Pacific Tectonic plate by examinining the formation of Hawaiian island chain. Students begin by determining ages of rocks found on each island using radiometric dating principle. Then they use scale maps to determine real world distances between islands. Finally they determine speed of motion from distance and time passed.
This lab utilizes the claim, evidence and reasoning framework to guide students to synthesis of ideas and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Engineering Design Process Chart and Worksheet
A free package illustrating and explaining the Engineering Design Process for kids. Ideal for STEM class (science tech engineering math) or maker space projects.
Included in the Package:
Flowchart of the Engineering Design Process (1 page)
Explanation of each step of the design process (6 pages)
Student worksheet for one of the key step (1 page)
Cover and copyright page (2 pages)
This is a process that works for all STEM projects.
Ideas for STEM projects:
Back to School STEM Challenge Ideas
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1st - 12th
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![Preview of Baking Soda Lab & Lesson Plan: 9-12 [chemical reactions and limiting reactants]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Baking-Soda-Lab-Lesson-Plan-9-12-chemical-reactions-and-limiting-reactants--9021660-1712225329/750f-9021660-1.jpg)
Baking Soda Lab & Lesson Plan: 9-12 [chemical reactions and limiting reactants]
In this 3-7 day lesson, students complete multiple labs and explore the chemical reaction behind baking soda in pancakes and the importance of ratios in chemical reactions. This Lesson Includes:Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plansClassroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embe
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
Egg Drop Challenge! Science Inquiry & Scientific Method! FUN & CREATIVE! STEM!
`This is a week-long science inquiry project that requires students to collaborate, innovate, and use critical thinking skills. Students absolutely LOVE THIS and it truly motivates them to work together and think outside the box. The Egg Drop Challenge is basic: can you drop an egg from 3 meters without it breaking by designing a device to hold the egg with a list of materials that are already determined. The students really get into the competitiveness of this project and come up with really in
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5th - 12th
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Drone Lab: Right-Angle Trigonometry, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines
YOU DO NOT NEED A DRONE FOR THIS LAB!!! This lab actually has two separate folders: one for teachers who have access to a drone (or even a helium balloon that is tied to a kite string!) and one for teachers with no drone. Any way you do it, you get a customized lab, designed to help your students use right-angle trig, law of sines, and law of cosines in real-world situations. If you are droneless, the whole simulation is set up for you. You can choose whatever drone heights you like and ente
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10th - 12th
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Mystery Eats! ~ An escape/breakout style foods lab
A must have for all FACS teachers! This lesson is designed to test your students' knowledge of accurate kitchen measurement, recipe conversion, and measurement equivalents, as well as their ability to prepare food while following a recipe. The mystery lab leads them to preparing NO BAKE COOKIES! Included in this digital download are all the necessary printables and instructions needed to set up an escape/breakout lesson for up to 6 groups.
Toolboxes, 4 digit resettable locks, tubs, ingredients
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6th - 12th
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Zipline Engineering Lab
In this exciting engineering lab, students will embark on a thrilling journey to design and test their very own zipline. This activity promotes:Real-World Scenarios: Students will step into the shoes of engineers hired to design a zipline for Baby’s World Amusement Park in Atlanta.Collaborative Teamwork: Each group will consist of four members, each with a specific role crucial to the zipline's success.Hands-On Activity: Students will engage in practical tasks, including setting up the zipline,
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9th - 12th
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Nervous System Lesson (5 Senses)
Investigating The 5 Senses - A Series of Lab Activities for the Nervous System UnitIncluded:-A student worksheet for each of the "5 Senses" labs. (Some labs have multiple activities!)-A teacher guide slideshow to facilitate and run the lesson smoothly from-Teacher tips and preparation guides for each of the lab activities-ASL alphabet-Braille alphabet-Snellen vision test posters-Ishihara Color Test for Color Blindness-data tables-guided questions/ pre and post lab activity analysis questionsThis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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![Preview of Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Popping-Boba-Ionic-Compounds-Ions-5-Day-Lesson-with-5-Labs-gr-8-12-8518011-1712225226/750f-8518011-1.jpg)
Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12
Explore popping boba by understanding the role of ions, chemical reactions, and diffusion in making popping boba.This material supplements our engaging Science Behind video popping boba through the lens of spherification and chemical reactions. Students will learn about ions, ionic compounds, chemical reactions and diffusion.This Packet Includes:19-page Teacher Lesson Plan with NGSS standards60 Classroom Slides9 Page Textbook Article with Graphics and Illustrations18-page Student Activity Packet
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-2
Trig Treasure Map Activity - Precalc Solving Triangles w/ Bearings & Directions
Help your students understand the concept of navigation using trigonometry. This lesson gives students adequate exposure navigational tools such as trig bearings and directions. Not only that, but it offers an excellent opportunity for enrichment through the challenge problem which is tiered into two difficulty levels - guided and unguided. Your students will love being able to make their own treasure maps while also learning key trig concepts such as finding missing side lengths using sine and
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10th - 12th
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Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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Inquiry Based Lesson Plans for High School Psychology: Mini Bundle
Are you looking for inquiry based lesson plans for high school psychology that get your students actively engaged in the content? This self-directed, inquiry-based, psychology-themed mini-bundle has you covered.This bundle includes two inquiry resources that go hand-in-hand. One is a self-directed project-based learning experience where each student chooses one psychologist (historical or present-day) to explore. Students will research the psychologist using the principles of project based learn
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9th - 12th
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Hydroponics Lab
Hydroponics is an exciting way to teach students about plant science. This lab provides step by step instructions for how to create individual hydroponics units for your students to through. As a bonus, I have provided extended learning activities to take this basic lab and teach STEM concepts.
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9th - 12th
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Forensic Anthropology Famous Case Study - Forensic Science Romanov Bones Mystery
Are you looking for an engaging case to study during your Forensic Anthropology unit? This is the great historical mystery of the Romanov family which was solved by Forensic Anthropology. I teach this case in my Forensic Science class as a great historical mystery that was finally solved when the bones were discovered in a hidden grave. The pit where the skeletons lay for decades was not much more than three feet deep, though the discovery of the bones of Czar Nicholas II and his family was one
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9th - 12th
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Psychology Lab: Game On or Game Over? (Reaction Time & Video Game Correlation)
In this student Psychology Lab, students will delve into the fascinating world of reaction time and its potential correlation with video game usage. This engaging experiment offers hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and interpreting correlations. Develop practical skills in conducting psychological experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Gain insight into correlation analysis and its real-world application. Enhance critical thinking and research skills while un
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9th - 12th
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STEM Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is an exciting STEM design challenge that will push your students to think like an engineer, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers. Students will have to manipulate limited materials to make sure they can successfully build a structure to support a marshmallow!
The Marshmallow Challenge has been used by teachers and developers alike in classrooms, professional development meetings, on business retreats and so much more. To learn more about The Marshmallow C
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Stomach Contents Murder Mystery Laboratory Investigation Forensic Science
This is an excellent step-by-step laboratory investigation where students analyze "stomach contents" (macromolecules) to solve a fictional murder mystery. This involves critical thinking and applies the application of how long food takes to digest to analyze how a forensic pathologist could solve a crime using stomach contents.This laboratory investigation involves getting your students to perform their own chemical analysis, work collaboratively with their peers and apply critical thinking skil
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9th - 12th
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Intro Airplane Design App
This fun software app provides an incredible way to use your computer at home or in the classroom to learn STEM through our thematic unit on flight. Visit our web site too!Introduction to Airplane Design makes it easy to engage in authentic science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) by learning the fundamentals of aeronautics. Making use of interactive simulations and powerful design tools you will be pleased how rapidly one can pickup scientific concepts. Best of all, by actively doin
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
Marble Lab: Graphing distance versus time
In this activity, students will use marbles and a ruler to plot some of the essential conditions that describe the movement of an object traveling at constant speed.
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-4
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Also included in: Newton's Laws of Motion: Laboratory Bundle
Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation: Time Since Death Using Pipe Cleaners
This lab is one of my favorites in Forensic Science! If you are looking for something hands-on that encourages students to analyze data, use scientific practices, then think critically about each death scenario, this lab is for you!The teacher should read this document until the end, which includes an answer key and description of the pipe cleaner "bugs" needed for each case. The students will learn how forensic entomology is used in real crimes, as the age of the larvae found on the body helps
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle
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