8th grade Halloween science simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint

Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Date a Dinosaur Half-Life Activity

Created by

JMW Learn

This activity allows students to work with the concepts of radioactive decay as it pertains to radiometric dating. Students use construction paper to model the radioactive decay of various substances, ultimately creating a graph that they use to date a variety of prehistoric specimens. This zip file includes 1. Teacher Directions Sheet, 2. Student Sheet, 3. PowerPoint

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

PreK-12 Instructional Coaches Corner

Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)

Created by

Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Research, Simulations, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.5

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Evolution by Natural Selection Interactive Tutorial

Created by

Basic Principles, Biology, Computer Science - Technology

First off, this is NOT a typical PowerPoint that simply lists main idea bullets. This is an interactive tutorial using engaging pictures, animations, and questions that require student input in order to proceed. This tutorial will guide students through the process of evolution by natural selection. The tutorial begins by taking readers through an introduction of Charles Darwin and his voyage on-board the HMS Beagle. Next, the tutorial will guide students thought the principles of natural select

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

2.1 Electric Charge & Static Electricity, PowerPoint, Notes, PhET Activity

Created by

Science with Mingels

PowerPoint, Guided Notes, and an activity to teach students about Electric Charge and Static Electricity. Activities use PhET simulations Balloons and Static Electricity and John Travoltage. There is also an an activity for students to actually rub a balloon on their hair and investigate what happens. Required materials: computer with internet access and a projector, 2 balloons, empty soda can, string. I did this as a whole class activity where one student went to the board to run the simula

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science

Heat Transfer - Land & Sea Breezes

Created by

Powerful Points

PowerPoint includes: An introduction to "heat" and "temperature" 3 methods of heat transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation Sea Breeze vs. Land Breeze: -convection currents -direction of breeze flow -animations -Check for understanding breeze identification Extension idea: Students create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two types of breezes.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

Global and Local Convection PowerPoint! ClimateRegions/Winds/Currents/Land&Sea

Created by

Heather Ward

This PowerPoint explains how convection affects weather patterns and climate.Students must know that because warm air near Earth’s surface rises and then cools as it goes up, a convection current is set up in the atmosphere. There are three atmospheric convection areas in the northern hemisphere and three in the southern hemisphere: arctic region, temperate region and tropical region. Students will learn the wind belts located in that region: polar winds, trade winds and westerlies. Colorful gr

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Simulations

Mitosis vs. Meiosis Animation PowerPoint

Created by

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

The eternal battle of mitosis vs. meiosis comprehension becomes a whole lot easier. In this Mitosis vs. Meiosis animation, the individual stages of mitosis and meiosis are presented together so students can see the subtle differences between each. This is NOT a typical PowerPoint with main idea bullets. This presentation is fully animated so students can visually see the differences and similarities between mitosis and meiosis. Better yet, you can preview the entire PowerPoint on my YouTube chan

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Also included in: 20% off bundle: Mitosis and Meiosis

Cell Membrane PowerPoint Animations Full Unit

Created by

Sidol's Science Store

Included - 28 PPT slides with descriptions and moving objects. Check out the Preview gif! I have spent hours creating visual animations to incorporate into my PowerPoint presentations. With just the click of a button, students can witness how water molecules move through aquaporins in response to a hypertonic, isotonic, or hypotonic environment; check understanding of solution types and solute movement; Active and Passive Transport of molecules through proteins; Sodium-Potassium Pumps; and End

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Fish Dissection Guide

Created by

Scienceville

Dissecting a fish is a great way to teach your students about body systems! Students can explore the respiratory system by examining the structure and function of gills. This complete dissection guide (45 slides!!) will lead your students through the step-by-step process of dissecting a fish AND teach them about the structure and function of each fish organ. Three options: (1) Display this presentation on your board and lead your students step-by-step. (2) Give your students this dissection

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Other (Science)

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Proper Microscope Drawings PowerPoint

Created by

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

This PowerPoint provides expectations and examples of proper scientific drawings when making microscope observation. This is NOT a simple main idea/bullet point slide show. This is a multimedia presentation filled with engaging images and animations to better assist with learning.Better yet! You can preview the entire PowerPoint prior to purchase on my YouTube channel. If purchased, the PowerPoint will NOT be narrated. However, all else remains as appears in the YouTube video.Preview on YouTube

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

General Science, Physics, Science

Gravity FORCE PhET Lab | Google Forms + Lab Guides + CER | LAB RESOURCE BUNDLE

Created by

Flow State Science

The RESOURCE BUNDLE is perfect for those who seek flexibility in resource delivery for accommodations or hybrid teaching. The google form assignment is a self grading, guided virtual lab that explores the relationships of gravity, mass and distance using the simulation, Gravity Force Lab: Basics by PhET (NGSS PS2-4). Students follow step-by-step instructions in the google form while tinkering with the simulation, manipulating the variables and observing, recording and graphing data for what happ

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-PS2-4

, HS-PS2-4

Forensic Science Christmas Activity Crime Scene Investigation & Fat Analysis

Created by

EasyFunScience

Looking for a FUN Forensic Science Christmas Activity? This public-school, low-prep activity is EASY to set up and FUN for students! Students will use brown paper bags to investigate the fat content of cookies. This information will be used to solve a holiday mystery. Then, students will examine motives for each suspect in the mystery and write a short article. Your students will love this Holiday-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity... NO ONE DIES! This activity aligns with Next Generation S

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Forensics, Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, 5-PS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Middle School Holiday Lesson Plans

Halloween Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Blood Spatter Activity

Created by

EasyFunScience

Are you looking for a fun and engaging science activity for Halloween? Introduce your students to blood spatter analysis in forensics and how investigators use blood droplets in forensics to solve crimes. You will definitely want to add this not-so-scary, hands-on experiment to your list of mock crime scene investigations (CSI) activities. Your upper elementary or middle school students will love this mock crime scene classroom activity! This activity was designed for my homeschool co-op, but i

Subjects:

Forensics, Halloween, Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

Also included in: Easy and Fun Halloween Science Activities for Middle and High School Bundle

Transcription Interactive Tutorial

Created by

Biology, Chemistry, General Science

Updated and Improved!In this updated transcription tutorial, students will progress their way through animations, review questions, and various diagrams to illustrate/animate the process of RNA transcription in a unique and easy to follow manner.Students will begin with an introduction to DNA and genes. They will progress their way through the process of transcription, RNA processing of introns and exons, and culminate with a review quiz to check for understanding.This is not a simple PowerPoint

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Chemistry, General Science, Science

Easily Teach Electronic Configuration by Media

Created by

Brilliance CXC

This is a gaming format for teaching Electronic configuration to 9th - 11th graders in an easy step-by-step teacher-lead format.Full periodic table with practice using 12 elements H, He, Li, Be, N, O, Ne, Na, Al, Si, P, Ar.PPT fileI used this with my 5th grade nieces and they loved it! and it is way above their grade level.

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Simulations

Scientific Method Interactive PowerPoint Case Study #2: Bark of the Willow Tree

Created by

Not Your Average Classroom

Case study activity in the convenient form of a PowerPoint - interactive, cross-disciplinary, and engaging! The second in a collection of case studies which promote a deeper understanding of the scientific method (Check out the first case study for FREE - What's Wrong With Nya?) Note: Each case study is a stand alone. You can do just one, or all of them. Bark of the Willow Tree In this case study, you are a doctor in colonial America. Colonists begin falling ill, and you decide to try some med

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Simulations

Calculate Energy Bundle

Created by

Save the Day Science

Are you struggling to keep all of your students engaged and successful as you teach about calculating kinetic and potential energy? In a diverse middle school classroom this can be challenging! Students have all levels of math skills as they begin to calculate these types of energy.You will love this bundle because the activities make it easy for you to plan a cohesive unit on this topic that meets the needs of all your learners! This is accomplished by providing three versions of activities to

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-1

Sex-Linked Inheritance Interactive Tutorial and Punnett Squares

Created by

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Genetics is at the heart of modern biology. This tutorial will guide students through the sex-linked inheritance (X-linked recessive) pattern. The tutorial begins with a review of Mendelian genetics and then proceeds into the rules and patterns of X-linked inheritance. Along the way, students will meet 3 fictional families, each with a different history of a sex-linked disorder. Students will guide the families through genetic counseling and reveal the likelihood that each couple could pass on t

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations, Lesson

Genetics and Heredity A World of Discovery

Created by

BIO Mastery Method

This PPT includes virtual labs, simulations, videos and games for students to explore as they learn more about genetics and heredity. It is perfect as a self-guided assignment or works well with small groups and even whole group. Lots of challenges and engagement along the way.

Subjects:

Biology, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

Urbanization Simulation

Created by

Jessica Duggan

A simulation game to recreate the growth of a city. The game gives students a one minute timer to add a list of things to a blank map for every 10 year period of growth beginning in 1843 and ending in 2003. The simulation is meant to be frustrating and difficult so that students really get an idea of the many issues that can arise when a city develops quickly. The city used in this powerpoint is Portland, Oregon, but you could easily change the city to be the one in which you live or another cit

Subjects:

Environment, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Ready Set Learn Social Science

Psychology Chalk Up A Neuron Activity for Science, Anatomy, Nervous System

Created by

Psychology Chalk Up A Neuron Activity for Science, Anatomy, Nervous System includes teacher lesson plan, student directions, and picture examples *Please email me with any questions at ReadySetLearnSocialScience@yahoo.com If you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources... ►FOLLOW Me on Teachers Pay Teachers ►FOLLOW Me on Pinterest ►FOLLOW Me on Instagram TERMS OF USE - This item is a paid digital download from My TPT Store As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This it

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Engineering Design Process PPTX

Created by

Joshua Fortier

This PowerPoint reviews the students on the basics of the Engineering Design Process. It will answer two basic questions. What is the engineering design process? What are the different steps of the process? It also goes into the different ways that these steps can be implemented.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Engineering, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types: