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Higher education math laboratories under $5
Make Multiple Vectors Fun! Pirate Treasure Hunt - Physics, Trigonometry
This is one of my student’s favorite activities. Who doesn’t want to go outside and map out some vectors? It works well in physics or trigonometry for understanding how to add and subtract multiple vectors. 10 different maps are provided for student groups to make their way from a single point of origin to a designated, X-marks-the-spot, using compass headings of N, S, E, and W and specified distances. The groups all have a different path but end up at the same place. At the end, students dr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Vectors Inquiry Lab (Phet Simulation) | Physics
This is a simple inquiry-based lab that I love to give students as an intro to vectors. Students will figure out how to do vector addition graphically and mathematically. They will learn what all the different symbols and components mean within vectors and how to apply them. Everything is fully editable.Students will:- Learn through play- Have guided questions to direct learning- Add vectors mathematical and graphically- Be a part of real-world applications for vectors__________________________
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Vectors Lab Bundle | Physics
Coulomb's Law Inquiry Lab with Magnets
Coulomb's law requires expensive and delicate equipment. This chape and easy version is a clever and innovative inquiry lab that is appropriate for on-level, pre-AP, honors, and AP physics.
Students work in groups of 4 to determine the effect of distance on the repulsive force between two similar magnets. Disk magnets are best, neodymium disk magnets even better, but any small magnets will work.
Student express surprise at feeling the force of repulsion between the magnets. This is measured
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Geometry:Concurrent Points GeoGebra Activity - Circumcenter & Incenter -w/ Key
Tired of teaching the same boring lessons on Circumcenter and Incenter? After years of using the standard book resources, I decided to create this activity that demonstrates some real-life applications of these concurrent points. This product includes 9 tasks (with complete answer key and screen shots of graphics). Each task will ask students to find a real life circumcenter or incenter. (While this product did not include any centroid or orthocenter problems, I left those options on the top
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Vectors Lab (Force Table) | Physics
This is not a traditional Force Vector Lab. It has a lot more emphasis on inquiry-based learning opposed to the classical labs which have lots of directions to follow and information to plug in. This lab is great because there are an infinite number of ways to solve each problem/scenario. Students will need to be creative and think for themselves in order to complete this lab. What is included (FULLY EDITABLE):Lab Worksheet - Differentiated worksheets for CP (Regular), Honors, and AP - Step-by-s
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
Also included in: Vectors Lab Bundle | Physics
Rotational Inertia of a Roll Of Masking Tape Lab - Honors or AP Physics
Determining the Rotational Inertia of a Roll of Masking TapeThis activity is designed for Honors or Advanced Placement Physics and can be done with nothing more than ordinary lab equipment - meter sticks, a balance, and an inclined plane (I use foam core science fair boards) and slow motion video capture software. I use Technique Hudl as an app. It’s free, easy to learn and collects data beautifully but you can use any slo-motion app you'd like or even use a stop watch though your data won't be
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Projectile Motion Video Analysis Jericho Missile Iron Man
Students love this activity and it changes how they look at movies and at the physics in film. Video analysis is a powerful tool in a physics class and your students will look forward to the next one.
I created this teacher driven activity around a short clip from the first Iron Man movie that is available on YouTube. You can use this in any level of physics class where students use the sine, cosine and trig functions, even if they aren’t very good at it. Because you drive the analysis, thi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Math Lab: Terminating and Repeating Decimals/DISTANCE LEARNING/NO PREP
This is a GREAT lab for students to discover the value of patterns in our wonderful world of mathematics! * In the lesson, students DO discover a relationship between fractions and decimals beginning with NINETEEN FRACTIONS THAT STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO DIVIDE THE NUMERATOR BY THE DENOMINATOR ON EACH.* Students learn the meaning of the terms "terminating" and "repeating" relative to decimals.* Students learn how and when it is appropriate to use the bar above repeating decimals. *
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Graph Paper Image
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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Chemistry High School Solubility Curve-Rock Candy Lab STEM
Your High School students will be motivated to perform about this experiment to determine the solubility curve for sugar at various temperatures. Written for the High School classroom it will make learning chemistry FUN. Detailed instructions and questions at the end to make certain that students have mastered the skill. Classroom-testedMaterialsMaterials150 mL water Teacher notes I found about 1:2.5 water: sugar ratio works well for crystals within a day. And it’s very important that they ad
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-6
, HS-PS1-5
Also included in: High School Chemistry MEGA Bundle
Projectile Motion Simulation Lab- PhET
This handout is meant to accompany the Projectile Motion simulation found here: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/projectile-motion
45 minute lesson time
This lab can be used to teach a range of concepts such as:
-Relationships between independent/manipulated and dependent/responding variables
-Forces in motion
-Projectile Motion
-The relationship between firing angle and distance traveled
-Graphing independent/ dependent variables
-Creating data tables
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Wisconsin Fast Plants Online Simulation Lab
This comprehensive worksheet has students evaluate genetics using the free online lab through Gizmos (this simulation is currently FREE with the creation of an account (which is also FREE). Students will explore:- tracking parentage based on F1 and F2 phenotypes- statistical analysis using Chi Squared calculations - gene linkage evaluation and gene mapping using recombination frequencies Perfect for remote learning! Everything is included for guided learning AND independent practice to really g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Chi-Square Analysis with M&Ms
Complete Chi-Square Analysis problems with something kids love! M&Ms! This will walk your students through step-by-step to complete a Chi-Square test using Milk Chocolate M&Ms. They will complete individual data as well as class data. Two more pages of additional practice (pea plants) are also included.
I use zip-lock bags (freezer style since they are more durable) and empty one standard size package of M&Ms into it. As long as kids are not too rough with it, it allows you t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Protractor Image
To make quick Protractors for your class when there is no time to order or stop at a store, use this Protractor Image. Copy onto a transparency and cut out.
Here are a few other useful classroom items for the beginning of the school year:
Jeopardy Quiz Review PowerPoint Template Lesson
First Day of School and Science Open House PowerPoint Presentation
Lesson Plan Template
Science Laboratory Outline for Write-Ups
Protractor Image
Ruler Image - 8 inches or 20 cm
Graph Paper Image
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cell Cycle Experimental Design Online Lab
Use data from real pictures of onion root tips to evaluate the effect of lectin on mitotic rate! A classic AP Biology Lab turned virtual for remote learning. Students use a google slide presentation to collect and share data, perform statistic testing (including standard deviation and Chi Square analysis) before evaluating the true effect of lectin on mitosis!Check out the data collection slides in the preview!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Chi Square Bundle!
Chemistry Molarity fun lab using Kool aid and word problems High School Science
Are you searching for no-prep, editable dilution calculations practice, in print, to engage students in solving for molarity and volumes using the dilution equation? Students can complete dilution calculations with a favorite drink Kool-AidMaterialsUsually, we would use more accurate measuring techniques, but we can’t drink out of lab equipment Three 1-cup liquid measuring cupsDigital mass scaleSpoonKool-Aid drink mixWater Calculations using the dilution formula (M₁V₁=M₂V₂) to solve for concentr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-5
Also included in: Chemistry High School Fun Molarity and Solutions Labs problems
CO2 Car Packet (A True MST Project)
This packet covers all the phases of the CO2 car project. Topics includes CO2 car research, thumbnail sketching, design, journaling, science, physics, math, vocabulary, evaluation of a product, and logo design. It is a can't miss project. My students love it so much that when they move on to the next grade they want to come back and race. Also, a great cross-curricular project to use between Math, Science, Technology (MST).
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Quadratic Function Activity About Your Dental Arch
Through this activity students will discover properties of parabolas while comparing the parabola they all carry around with them every day - their dental arch. Students will brainstorm ways to measure a dental arch and ultimately take an "impression" of their arch by taking a bite out of a slice of bread. Then they will trace their arch onto a graph, use the graph to generate a table of values, and then use the table to plug into an equation for the most "perfect" dental arch. Students love
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Quadratic Functions Activities Bundle
Lab: Genotype and Phenotype Frequency in Lizard Populations
This is a High School Biology lab where students will model changes in a populations traits. They will calculate genotype and phenotype frequency and monitor its changes over the course of 4 generations of lizards. Students will use A data table2 line graphthe Hardy Weinberg formula for genotype frequency Answer analysis questions. Teacher setup is minimal. Supplies are inexpensive and easily found in schools or at an office supply store. NGSS Standard CoveredLS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Var
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
Work and power LAB
This simple lab allows the students to practice on the concept of work and power using their own body. Students will calculate the work done when lifting a 500g metal cylinder several times. Students will collect and graph data and determine the power of their hand by determining the slope of the line in the Work vs. time graph.Students then will use the information from the data and the graph to calculate the number of repetitions needed to use the energy equivalent to a hot dog.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Stellar Parallax Lab
Stellar parallax is the apparent shift of position of any nearby star (or other object) against the background of distant objects. Astronomers can calculate this shift and by using trigonometry, they can calculate the distance to that object. This lab will have your students calculating the distance to a makeshift star by using parallax angles. This file has a detailed handout that outlines this lab, cut-outs, and a detailed teacher's manual. Enjoy!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Chemistry Lab: Molarity & pH
Expand your students' understanding of molarity with this challenging and insightful laboratory. The clearly written directions and neatly separated subtopics allow for students to delve into this complex subtopic of chemistry without the need for constant input from you, the Instructor. Using sample examples, clearly organized data tables and informative graphics, this lab can help students master some of the key subtopics of concentration and molarity, including critical application points of
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-6
, HS-PS1-5
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