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High school Winter U.S. History laboratories
Borax Crystal Snowflake Science Activity
Having my students make Borax Crystal Snowflakes before the holidays is one of my all time favorite winter activities! With a few simple materials and a little preparation, your students will have fun learning science while they make a winter ornament that they will treasure for years to come! I still hang mine on my tree each year! This activity is best started in class and finished at home.
This Product Includes:
-Borax Crystal Snowflake Student Card (.pdf)
-Teacher Directions (.pdf)
-B
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5th - 9th
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Christmas Science Activities and Labs
For the winter season, Christmas, or just to celebrate the cold weather :) Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for the holidays and the winter season! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:-Winter Solstice (NO PREP!)-Compare Climates to the North Pole (NO PREP!)-Changing the Melting Point of Ice with Salt-How Much Liquid Water does Snow Make?-Dissolving Candy Canes in Different LiquidsGet ready for some stimulating sub-zero scie
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
CSI ROANOKE! A History Mystery Inquiry Investigation!
Immerse your students in the enigmatic tale of the Roanoke Colony disappearance with our engaging and comprehensive activity package. **Roanoke Colony Investigation Activity**Discover a thoughtfully crafted package designed to ignite your students' investigative spirit. This product offers an interactive approach to history, providing a deep dive into the Roanoke Colony mystery. **Diverse Source Material**Your students will engage with six varied sources, including diary entries, captivating im
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4th - 12th
History Mystery: Vietnam- The War that was Lost in Our Living Rooms
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 8 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of why the Vietnam War lacked support from many Americans. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use for the activity along with answers to the st
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6th - 12th
Snowflakes (using paper chromatography)
This activity uses coffee filters and water-soluble ink pens to make beautiful snowflakes to use as classroom decorations during the holidays! They can be taped up onto windows, used as binder decorations, on the tree, etc. The neat thing about these snowflakes is that students use the principles of chromatography to separate the black ink into it's many colors and learn something while having fun! I use this same activity with juniors and seniors in high school. Kids of all ages have fun w
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PreK - 12th
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Twelve Days of Christmas Science - Holiday Demos and Activities! (Free Poster!)
No More Boring Science presents 12 magical demonstrations for students of all grades. Inside you will find how to make silver christmas trees, huge snowflakes, festive fire, snow globes, beautiful holiday ornaments, and much more! All thanks to science!
Now including a Free Christmas Poster!
These activities have been created with the goal of making it easy for you to obtain supplies. You won't need to call up some expensive chemical supply company, most of this stuff can be found in the groce
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Trial of Andrew Jackson- No Prep Needed!
This is a scripted trial designed to introduce or review Andrew Jackson's presidency. Students are divided into up to 13 groups to participate in this scripted trial. The trial explores the The Election of 1824, The Battle of New Orleans, The Indian Removal Act, Veto of the Second National Bank, and The Nullification Crisis. Each section of testimony includes visual evidence to support the information presented in the testimony. A vocabulary list, a vocabulary sorting activity, a supplementa
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7th - 12th
Crystal Snowflake - Free Science Investigation
Here's a free science investigation to engage your students during this hectic holiday season! Crystal snowflakes allow students to demonstrate and observe the making of a crystal using a saturated solution of Borax and water - easy, cheap, fun AND all your holiday decorations are done for you classroom :)
Have fun with this "cool" science investigation!!
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4th - 11th
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Borax Crystal Snowflakes Lab Activity
This lab activity is used in my 8th grade classroom as a review of physical and chemical changes prior to beginning the chemical bonding and chemical reactions chapters. This is a creative and entertaining way to review the differences between physical and chemical changes, introduce crystal structure, and revisit geology concepts learned in earlier grades. The crystals grow large and quickly on the pipe cleaners. It's fun to hang the "snowflakes" from the classroom ceiling to make your very
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5th - 9th
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Holiday Crystal Trees - Free Science Activity!
Looking for something new and different to do with your students around the winter holidays? In this easy activity, students cut out holiday trees and dab on a solution made from a few household chemicals. In as little as a few hours, crystals will start to grow on the trees! Over time, the crystals will grow larger, making the trees appear even more beautiful. Students will love checking on their trees each day to see how much it “snows” on them!
This FREE download includes:
*Experiment
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5th - 12th
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Snowflake Science-A Winter STEM challenge
Snow doesn't have to get you down! Celebrate the new winter season, first snowfall, or get students excited about what's coming with this STEM Challenge! This product includes the student worksheet in English and Spanish, lesson plan, grading rubric, and a short letter home to families of students. NGSS SEP: Obtain, evaluate, and communication informationDeveloping and using modelsPlanning and carrying out investigationsObjective: It aims to engage students in exploring the uniqueness of snowfla
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4th - 9th
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MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: 15 STEM Challenges Bundle: includes lesson plans, handouts, and more!
Chemistry Endothermic Reactions Fake Snow High School Science
Make fake snow with baking soda and shaving cream. Are you looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach your Middle or High school students endothermic reactions? Here it is!! Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with the acid/lanolin/sorbitol compound (shaving cream) creates a mixture that is cold to the touch, otherwise known as an endothermic reaction. It is fairly rare to get an endothermic reaction in the safety of your home without using anactual chemical lab Part 1Reading about Exothermic a
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8th - 10th
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HS-PS1-4
Winter "Wonder"land Stations Lab
Do you want your students to get some hands-on experience?!? Do you want to them to practice and strengthen their Claim, Evidence, Reasoning writing?!? This is the perfect hands-on activity for students to complete with a winter theme. Students will travel to four different stations to conduct experiments, learn four different science concepts and practice C-E-R writing. The stations consist of four different concepts: chemical reactions, statice electricity, density and potential and kinetic en
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4th - 12th
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Solar System Christmas Ornament Research Activity | December Science
It's the holiday season! Get festive with your class, and create solar system ornaments! Students will research each planet and document their answers on the ornament. The ornaments can be cut out, decorated and tied together in the order of the planets. This is a fun and creative pre-winter break activity to review the solar system. A teacher's guide is also included to provide more suggestions for implementing this resource in your classroom.Features: - A teacher's guide (1 page)- 8 Ornaments
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Seasonal Science Bundle | Holiday STEM Activities
History / Psychology: War Propaganda
This analysis of the mass use of propaganda during war is rich with interesting and insightful details that is certain to provoke energetic classroom discussions. Useful in both an American or World History class, and/ or in a Psychology class, this activity offers a wide-range of perspectives and pieces of evidence for students to closely inspect, evaluate, and discuss. Also included in this analysis are two short assessment pieces that measure reading and listening comprehension skills, as wel
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Boston Tea Party-STEM Activity
A fun, interactive way to get your students excited about the American Revolution! In this quick and easy simulation, students are enlisted by His Majesty, King George III as royal engineers to design a tea crate that can withstand the attacks of the Sons of Liberty! A few simple materials required to create a lasting impression with your students. Compatible with:Road to Revolution coloring notesRoad to Revolution unit slidesBoston Tea Party: Mob EtiquetteSons of Liberty & the Capitol Riots
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4th - 12th
American History-Colonial Settlement/Survival Sim
A simulation designed for 11th Graders to explore early European settlement of North America. Students work in groups to try and keep their colony alive, foster good relations with local Native Americans, and perhaps even grow. This activity does not directly referent historical events but parallels the first 10 years of Jamestown, First Contact experiences, war in the early New England colonies, and even some light Salem witchcraft.
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11th - 12th
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Barn Quilt Lab
Immerse students in math, science, art and history as they learn about barn quilts and make their own. Great way to utilize cross-curricular knowledge!Included: Research/Information sheet for studentsPaint color list Basic lab sheetRubricYou will need to supply graph paperIf you do not have access to a shop you could pre-cut the boards for students and still use this lab. You could also do this with posterboard or other material. Easy to alter for your specific safety rules/requirements/needsI u
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6th - 12th
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American Government - The Judicial Branch-The Complete Unit Lesson Plans
American Government Complete Judiciary Unit Lesson PlansIncludes high-interest power point files with links, a student workbook and a 60 question multiple-choice exam with key.100+This product contains the entire unit of information on the Judiciary Branch. On their own, students will answer the questions, using video links, graphs, and the internet while learning about the nation's judiciary branch. I have used this same presentation in my courses for years. Last year I decided to flip my cla
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hidden Figures video viewing worksheets and after activities
Hidden Figures tells the story of three female mathematicians in the early years of the space program. Their contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics led to some of NASA’s greatest successes. Hidden Figures is the 2016 PG-rated adaptation of an incredible but true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe). The film is set in the early 1960s when workplaces were still segregated. Despite the social and p
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6th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Movie Bundle: video viewing worksheets and afterward activities
American (AP) / GOV Flipped Federalism Unit
American Federalism / High School Government Full Unit Study100+includes high-interest power point files, video links, an online self-quiz, a student workbook, teachers guide to flipped classrooms and two optional student assignments.Federalism is one of the most difficult concepts for most students and citizens to understand--yet it is one of the most important features of our government and constitution. On their own, students will answer questions, using video links, graphs, political cartoon
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Legislative Branch Full UNIT Study - AP Gov Level Material
The United States Congress Lesson Unit Study is a comprehensive and engaging resource that provides in-depth information on the legislative branch of the United States government. This product includes high-interest PowerPoint files with hyperlinks, charts, news articles, and video clips, offering a dynamic and interactive learning experience for students.The unit study covers a wide range of topics related to the United States Congress, including founding principles, differences between the Hou
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Winter Bundle | Adaptations and Habitats in Winter | January Science
This comprehensive educational resource is designed to help students improve their research skills and learn about unique animals in the arctic and antarctic regions. Featuring 27 different creatures, the Polar Animal Habitats project is a great way to introduce students to new and exciting animals. The included teacher's guide provides instructions for incorporating the project into your classroom, and two reading passages on hibernation and migration are included for further learning. The beha
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4th - 9th
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Weather Animal Tracks in the Snow Middle and High School Science Nature
Following and identifying animal tracks in the snow can be a fun and educational activity for both teachers and studentsWinter wildlife tracking lessons will inspire your students to become amateur naturalistsWhat can scientists learn from tracking animals?Using the data collected from tracking devices, scientists can determine the day-to-day movements of an animal, the size of an animal's home range, what other animals share an animal's range and the types of habitats an animal usesYour studen
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-8
Also included in: Weather Bundle Activities, Labs and Readings for Middle School Science
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