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Free 8th grade simulations for Microsoft Word
Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Reason for the Seasons Lab
This lab is suitable for students from grades 5-8 and addresses the following learning goals:
I can survey a group of people to collect data
I can tally data and organize by main idea
I can create a bar graph or pie chart with the data I collect
I can model how the Earth experiences seasons
I can model what would happen if the Earth did not have a tilt
I can describe how seasons in the Northern Hemisphere differ from seasons in the Southern Hemisphere through the year
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This document,
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5th - 8th
How a Bill Becomes a Law Activities
This bundle package includes 3 different methods of teaching about how a Bill Becomes a Law. There are graphic organizers, a booklet outlining the steps, and a simulation that has the class try to get a law passed through Congress (their class).
If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan.
You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
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6th - 12th
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First Aid Scenario Cards
This document includes 7 different stations that include first aid scenarios over:-Heat Illness-Concussion-Severe Allergic Reactions / Epi Pen-Hands Only CPR-Ankle Sprain - Acute Management -Ankle Sprain - Rehab-Wound Care*I paired these situation cards with actual hands on practice (I had them practice episodes pen trainers, I had a CPR mannequin etc) which they loved! If you do not have these resources the stations are still great, it is a word document that you can change to your own liking.
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7th - 12th
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Agricultural Revolution Simulation
This simulation shows students the process that early humans collectively went though when engaging in the Agricultural Revolution--that is, the change that occurred about 12,000 years ago when humans transitioned from nomadic hunting and gathering into a settled farming lifestyle. The simulation doubles as an opportunity to introduce vocabulary about the Birth of Civilization, and experience the struggles of hunting and gathering. It will emphasize the importance of surplus food production th
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4th - 10th
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Spanish-American War: You Decide!
Welcome to President McKinley's Cabinet. Your students must decide whether or not to get involved in the conflict between Cuba and Spain. They will be faced with background information, 2 major triggers, the need to collaborate, and practicing real-life decision making skills that all combine to create an exciting and authentic historical experience. This document includes everything you will need in order to make it happen in your classroom including directions, handouts, role cards and trigger
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7th - 12th
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Newton's Laws Lab (PhET Simulation Worksheet)
This lab worksheet is intended to be used with the PhET Simulation: Forces & Motion Basics. Students are guided to set up the simulation in various ways, and collect data from the simulation. They will analyze their data and answer questions.This lab worksheet covers Newton's 1st and 2nd Laws.
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Spanish restaurant menu
this menu goes along with several other documents that I used for a restaurant day that my students LOVE--I promise you that this restaurant day will have your students (if they're anything like mine) speaking the most Spanish that you've ever heard them speak. I give them tons of freedom--let them be silly, rude, etc and I use fake "food". It's great and we play 2-3 rounds to allow them to be different people in the restaurant ( all of the documents are on my page - powerpoint explaining what
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7th - 12th
Sample or Teaching Model of a Personal Narrative or Personal Memoir
When teaching personal narrative or personal memoir, teachers often wish they had a sample narrative to use as a model. Many stories are too complex or do not fit the plot structure that we expect them to use. Here I created a personal narrative, true to my life, that models and helps students identify many writing techniques we expect students to use, like using transitional phrases, sensory details, dialogue, strong verbs, specific nouns, specific verbs, descriptive writing, and clear elements
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6th - 10th
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Renaissance Art Gallery Forum
Need to incorporate more technology in the classroom? Want to help bring Renaissance Art to life and inspire your students to connect with an artist? By incorporating Moodle or any other mixed learning online web program, this simulation creates an online art gallery for all of your students to display their favorite works. In this simulation students gain important research skills, develop writing, and discover great educational uses for technology. These directives and a simple forum post
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Renaissance Unit Bundle (World History) Renaissance & Reformation
Presidential Decision Making- George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion
This worksheet was created to get students to think about the awesome responsibilities of the president when it comes to making serous decisions. Students read to gain some background information. Using that information they make a decision as if they were president. They will compare their decision to that of the actual decision. Finally, they make a connection to the world today.
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7th - 12th
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Forces and Motion Webquest
Interactive webquest for your students to explore Newton's Laws of Motion. Students will use a mixture of reading comprehension, interactive simulations, 3D animations, and inquiry to learn about forces and motion. This was designed as a culminating, 8th grade webquest.
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6th - 8th
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Model Literary Analysis essay and body paragraphs -- MLA format
Included is a full, five paragraph analytical essay, in MLA format, comparing how three different poems and poets tackle the concept of spring. The thesis is the last line of the introduction. This essay features in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Also included in this bundle (after the initial essay) is a more complex example of literary analysis -- but just one body paragraph. The paragraph is presented in two forms -- one is a straight forward analysis/comparison of a theme that appear
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Porosity and Permeability Lab/Demo
This quick, simple, and very visual demonstration (or lab!) has students compare the porosity and permeability of gravel, sand, and clay before even learning the terms, making this a very inquiry-based activity!
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6th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Challenge
Students take on the role of a legal team with 10 modern-day scenarios. Their task? Determine how the Bill of Rights protects the rights of Americans.
If you like this activity check out my website: www.gosocialstudiesgo.com
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6th - 12th
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Virtual Frog Dissection
A worksheet to go with a frog dissection simulation from this website --> The Frog: A Virtual dissection (ilc.org)
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6th - 12th
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Natural Selection and Adaptation Simulator
Free worksheet that goes with the simulator found at http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection I found it there and wanted to share! Enjoy!
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6th - 9th
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Progressive Era Research Project: Modern Day Muckraker!
In this mini-project, students take on the role of a modern day muckraker, exposing a current issue in today's society, by creating an informational flyer. This project connects current events to historical content, as students learn the important role of muckraker's in bringing about change, both during the Progressive Era...and today! In this document, I have included an instruction sheet for students outlining my expectations for the assignment, a research worksheet that guides students in th
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8th - 11th
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Sample Introduction of Expository or Informative essay
Provided here is a model or sample introduction of an informative essay. Writing Whiz uses a sample introduction to outline, demonstrate, and explain how students should create the introduction to an informative essay; start with a catchy first line. This leads into an anecdote or examples, statements on the importance of the topic, and a final thesis statement or specific topic sentence. The introduction sets up the entire rest of the essay. Of note are the strong verbs, transitions (no repeati
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6th - 9th
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Scarcity and Supply & Demand Lessons
Project our software onto your wall and conduct the liveliest, most intriguing lessons ever! Our online lessons stream directly into your classroom. Scarcity and Supply & Demand made EASY and FUN in a format kids will love. Clear, simple, and complete lesson plans make you expert in economics with no prior knowledge or experience. Enjoy!
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6th - 9th
PHET Electromagnet & Generator Simulation
This activity guides students through the PHET Generator simulation. Students investigate the relationship between magnets, magnetic fields, and alternating/direct current. I can provide a Google Doc copy of this, as well.
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7th - 10th
Middle East Peace Simulation
In this simulation, students assume the roles of different nations involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Background of the geography, religions, and conflict are necessary for students to participate in the simulation. My students were very engaged and worked on their peace plans on their own time!I also had students create a video "Message to the Nations," where they explain the desired goals of their nation. It is a work in progress, but an outline of materials and ideas that you can buil
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6th - 8th
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Ecological Competition Online Interactive Worksheet- Barnacles
This student worksheet is to be used while students are working through the publicly available online interactive found on the following website: http://virtualbiologylab.org/ModelsHTML5/BarnacleCompetition/BarnacleCompetitionModel.html
The worksheet includes instructions for students to navigate through the website and answer questions as they run the simulations.
The simulation has students complete a background reading about realized vs. fundamental ecological niches, inter-tidal zones and
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6th - 10th
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PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES
Matter: Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases
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2nd - 8th
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