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Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Date a Dinosaur Half-Life Activity
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
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science Unit - Help students explore Rocks and Minerals through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Among many other exciting activities, students go on a rocks and minerals "expedition" that will keep them engaged and motivated. My students greatly enjoyed doing this project as an independent activity or partner activity. Students are able to type directly onto the WORD document because the gray text boxes self-expand to fit the st
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Heat Transfer - Land & Sea Breezes
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.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Global and Local Convection PowerPoint! ClimateRegions/Winds/Currents/Land&Sea
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
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Water Cycle Demonstration-Every Phase (Stations Activity)
This turned out awesome. You will not be disappointed. Every phase of the water cycle.
This will allow you to show your students every phase of the water cycle. (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff, Accumulation)
It will also allow you to show your students that water is evaporated and anything else in the water is left behind. (blue water evaporates, clear water condenses)
Station #6 allows you to demonstrate the entire water cycle. There are 7 total interactive stations to kee
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Model My Watershed - Runoff Simulation
Students explore the Model My Watershed Simulation (https://runoff.modelmywatershed.org/) and learn more about the surface of the Earth impacts on runoff, infiltration, and evapotranspiration. Students will see how much of 5cm of precipitation is transported once it reaches the surface of developed areas, forests, crop land, etc. Students should be able to better understand the following termsEvapotranspiration Infiltration Impervious Pervious PrecipitationRunoff Answer key included!
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
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Bony Fish Dissection (Osteichthyes)
Students maneuver through thinglink to discover the internal anatomy of the bony fish. Includes external, internal and life cycles. Google document for easy inclusion into your virtual classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Experience the Moon Phases Discovery Lab
Students create and actually see the moon phases as they change the alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. You only need the following supplies (styrofoam balls, popcicle sticks or sharpened pencils, and a light without a lamp shade) as seen in the picture, along with the Lab Sheet I have created to go with this hands-on activity. Could be a 1 or 2 day activity. Answer Key included. Very easy to set up and do. My students love this-as do I. Thanks and enjoy!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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The Water Cycle Powerpoint! Colored & Interactive!
Students will learn the stages of the water cycle through this colorful, kid friendly PowerPoint. The steps included are: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Transpiration, Runoff, Groundwater and Surface water flow. Students will fill in the blank using the notes guide posted in the store. Colorful photos and easy to read from student desks. Web animation link is included! Although this animation is not created by myself I use it every year & usually have students write down the defin
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Stop Disasters! Game Simulation Worksheet
This worksheet works well with the Stop Disasters! simulation (http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/). This worksheet is currently written to have students prepare communities for tsunamis and earthquakes specifically through the simulation. However the simulation provides opportunities for students to also prepare for floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. This activity is a great way to wrap up a unit on natural disasters and mitigation. It could also be used to build interest when discussing natural
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Density Exploration Labs and PhET Simulation + Answer Key
This worksheet can be used to guide students through the PhET Density Simulation (http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/density), in classroom Diet vs Regular Soda density exploration, and density column visualization via YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CDkJuo_LYs). These questions guide students through the simulations and activities. This material is provided as a google doc but could be printed or shared with students. They also allow practice for students to calculate densit
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Energy Resources Debate for Science or Environment Classes
This document (created by Lindsey DeLuca) includes handout information for students regarding a debate project on energy resources. Students create written information, as well as participate in a debate about energy resources. This project can be modified to fit into a variety of different classroom situations and classes: biology, general science, earth science, geology, environmental science, STEM, debate, physical science, etc.
Energy sources included include: tidal, wind, solar, coal,
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Materials:
This document,
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Our Solar System Virtual Lab
Students will explore our Solar System using an online simulation. Students will collect data based on distance from the sun, rotational period, orbital period, and average temperature of each planet. Students will then answer analysis questions based on the data they collected.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Physical and Chemical Properties of Rocks - VIRTUAL LAB - Identification
This resource was created as a virtual lab demonstration to help students understand the composition of rocks in the earth's crust. It practices using a dichotomous key. The presentation is set up as a storyboard to help students understand how rocks in the earth's crust consist of only a few types of minerals. Scientists use the physical and chemical properties of rocks to identify the mineral composition in the rock, thus identifying the rock type. I use this interactive presentation to intro
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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2024 Solar Eclipse Digital Assignment
This digital assignment assists students in understanding what an eclipse is and the different types of eclipses' as well as how they can happen. The assignment also cover the safety of wearing appropriate eye protection while viewing the eclipse. The reading portions of this assignment were pulled from NASA and are followed with comprehension questions to check students' knowledge on the reading. There is also an interactive link provided in which students can get a visual of the pathway the to
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Airmasses & Fronts PowerPoint! Great Animation included!
Students will summarize the relationship of the movement of air masses and frontal boundaries to storms. Students must know that the interactions between air masses and fronts result in various weather conditions. Students will take brief notes about air masses & fronts then complete a handout using this PowerPoint and the website http://www.phschool.com/atschool/phsciexp/active_art/weather_fronts <----- preview this! Its great! You can download the Fronts and Airmasses handout from my s
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Weathering Chalk Experiment
This is a perfect experiment for students learning about weathering. Experiment allows students to visually see how acid weathers away material. Experiment also shows students surface area and temperature differences and their effect on weathering. The ppt. is included and teaches the students Mechanical and Chemical Weathering. Freezing and thawing, animal actions, plant growth, abrasion, lichen, oxidation, and acid rain are covered. Experiment worksheet is included as well. If you like this p
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Geologic Time: Building a Timeline
In this unit, students will explore the questions of the age of the earth and the various principles and techniques scientists rely on to answer these questions. Concepts covered include the the rock cycle, stratigraphy, fossilization, and the geologic time scale. Each presentation includes rich descriptions, stunning visuals, vocabulary lists, concept questions, comprehension checks, suggestions for further reading, as well as links to online resources such as simulations and videos.
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-5
Geologic Time: Analyzing Rock & Fossil Records
In this unit, students will explore the questions of the age of the earth and the various principles and techniques scientists rely on to answer these questions. Concepts covered include the the rock cycle, stratigraphy, fossilization, and the geologic time scale. Each presentation includes rich descriptions, stunning visuals, vocabulary lists, concept questions, comprehension checks, suggestions for further reading, as well as links to online resources such as simulations and videos.
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-5
Path of the Sun Lab (Online Simulation)
Utilizing an engaging online simulation (https://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion3/animations/sunmotions.html), students will actively identify and analyze the sun's apparent path across the sky's expanse. The procedure guides students to investigate crucial aspects, including the sun's apparent path, the length of shadows at noon, and the sunrise locations for each season. The real-time simulation adds an interactive dimension to their learning, fostering a deep understanding of celestial phenomena.St
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Rotation, Revolution and Reason For The Seasons
NGSS Performance Expectation:MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.This interactive will allow students to begin to visualize what causes our seasons and what causes the time periods we experience such as days, and years. Students will look at Earth's orbital position, light angle, temperature, day length, and position of sun above the horizon to study and explain the seasonal vari
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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