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Middle school general science simulation microsofts
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:
Potato Lab: Diffusion and Osmosis - NGSS
A. NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS HEREIN
DCI’s: LS1.A Structure and Function
Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and Effect, Systems and System Models, Stability and Change
Scientific and Engineering Practices:
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Developing and Using Models
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
B. SUGGESTED USES
Prior Knowledge: Stud
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes
This is one of my favorite activities! The students really have a lot of fun with this lesson. After a brief talk about how the DNA in each of us is different, I relate that to how each food item has a different bar code as well. I use bar codes (DNA samples) and place them around my room on various objects. The students have to match the DNA sample (bar code) with the bar codes on their paper to see which perpetrator was at that particular crime scene. You can change the names on the bar code s
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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Symbiosis Activity/ Simulation & Limiting Factors
This original activity may be used as an introduction or review of
Symbiotic Relationships and Limiting Factors.
In this activity, students will be paired together with a partner to simulate several types of symbiotic relationships. Organisms (students) will try to fulfill their requirements for life: food, water, living space, and shelter (limiting factors). The scoring system for each symbiotic relationship is different to simulate the benefits and deterrents of each relationship. Points
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Virtual Circuits Inquiry Lab - Phet resource
This inquiry lab takes students through the process of building different types of circuits in the Phet Circuit Construction Kit: DC only. Students will build series and parallel circuits and explore the differences between them. They will also be able to explore their own circuits and there is an extension for building a series-parallel circuit as well.UPDATE FEB 1, 2022 - NOW WITH ANSWER KEY! If you have previously purchased this resource, I have finally gotten around to adding the answer key.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, 3-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Digital Electricity Lesson: Building a Circuit - PhET Simulation & Questions
Post this digital lesson to your Google Classroom for your middle school science class to engage and experiment with electrical circuits! This simulation can be used for distance learning or in science labs with limited equipment. It can be printed out and used as a worksheet too. Students can build circuits with a variety of materials including batteries, wires, switches, resistors, conductors, and insulators.This editable digital resource includes:kid-friendly instructions with visual supportl
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
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
Digital Electricity Lesson: Series vs. Parallel Circuits Simulation & Questions
Post this digital lesson to your Google Classroom for your middle school science class to engage and experiment with series and parallel circuits! This resource provides structure to fun experimentation with PhET, an excellent, free, and engaging simulation tool. Students will build circuits with a variety of materials to learn how circuit design impacts the flow of electricity. This simulation can be used for distance learning or in science labs with limited equipment. It can be printed out and
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
Mitosis vs. Meiosis Animation PowerPoint
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
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: 20% off bundle: Mitosis and Meiosis
Following Directions Activity: Fun Practice with Writing & Following Procedures
Brief: In this activity, students practice writing step-wise instructions for constructing a small object (legos, K’nex, household materials…it doesn’t matter). Then, students switch with one another, and try to construct the intended object using their classmates’ instructions. Finally, they self-assess their success. It is a fun and creative way to teach following directions, descriptive writing, and procedure writing for science experiments. A. NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS HEREINDCI’s: E
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Introduction to Chemical Bonding Webquest
This product uses simulations and videos to introduce the basics of ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds. Students will learn how the different bonds form, and how they are held together. Students will answer questions based on the simulations/videos in order to retain important information about each bond type.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Digestive System Station Lab
This is a digestion system lab I created consisting of seven different stations. Students travel in pairs of small groups (I would suggest no larger than 4) to each of the labs where they are able to examine different components of the digestive system, including:
- How amylase (and enzymes in general) work
- How substrates and enzymes are specific on one another
- How the muscles of the stomach work to breakdown food
- What chemicals are found in the food that assist in digestion
- How pH
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Digital Resource: Solar Eclipse 2024 Choice Board and Resources
Includes links to articles, videos, images, and simulations for students to explore as they learn about the solar eclipse. Topics covered in the choice board include:- What is a solar eclipse?- Protecting your eyes- The path of totality- How animals react- Solar vs. Lunar Eclipse- Digital vocabulary crossword puzzle- Ancient cultures and the solar eclipse- How to safely use your phone to take a picture
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6th - 10th
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Gravity FORCE PhET Lab | Google Forms + Lab Guides + CER | LAB RESOURCE BUNDLE
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
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-4
Conductors vs. Insulators Virtual Lab
Using the Phet Circuit Construction Kit (DC only - html5 compatable), students will explore what types of materials conduct electricity and also those that don't. They will gain a basic understanding of how to increase and decrease voltage as well, without going into too much detail in this lab. Google Drive assignment, compatible for distance learning. Answer Key included (at the end of the student lab, remove it before assigning to students)!
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, 3-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Transcription Interactive Tutorial
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
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Easily Teach Electronic Configuration by Media
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.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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
Density-Dependent Limiting Factor - Rate of Disease Spreading in a Population
Using simple chemicals (NaOH) and phenylthalene, students will participate in an activity that demonstrates the rate of disease spreading through 2 populations of different densities. The activity will help students realize that disease is a density-dependent factor rather than a density-independent factor. By the end students will realize that diseases spread more quickly the more dense the population is by simulating populations. They enjoy finding out who "died" at the end and who survived
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Sex-Linked Inheritance Interactive Tutorial and Punnett Squares
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
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Mixtures and Solutions Science Experiment
For this science experiment, we explored mixtures and solutions...
For the activity, I used the following items:
-pack of dixie cups
-package of chex mix
-3 clear solo cups (+water)
-food coloring (any color)
-1 large bowl
-tissues
I gave each student a copy of the worksheet (the product you are purchasing) before we did the activity. We started first with mixtures. For this portion, I put all the chex mix in the large bowl and told the students to draw what they saw in the "after" portion o
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Candy Germ Transmission
Need a fun way to teach how germs are spread? Candy Germ Transmission is a fun experiment that can work well with any age group. I use it for high school, but I have friends who have used it in elementary school as well.
The experiment uses two similar candies that are transferred between student pairs. Only a few students are "infected". By the end of the experiment your class can see how germs are spread both directly and indirectly.
Includes instructions, data collection sheet, and
Grades:
1st - 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
Materials:
This document,
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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