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Science Common Core CCRA.L.1 resources for Microsoft Word
Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Middle School/Upper Elementary Scientific Method and STEM Fair Unit
This unit was designed as a way to incorporate STEM into a more traditional Science Fair model with connections to STEM careers. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that they are deeply interested in and they learn how to connect scientific thinking to concepts outside of science class. They are also introduced to future STEM careers and community resources. The unit is directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core.
In order to help students achieve t
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4th - 11th
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National Parks Brochure
With this travel brochure, we read the book The Camping Trip That Changed America and researched national parks from, https://www.nps.gov/index.htm which opened up discussion for preservaiton of nature, endangered species, landforms, researching, and more.
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Lesson Note on Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure: Dive into the fascinating world of atoms with our engaging and dynamic lesson plan! This lesson is not just a traditional science class; it's an exploration filled with hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions that make learning about atomic structure an unforgettable experience.Highlights:Build an Atom: Students become atom architects, crafting their own atom models to grasp the intricacies of protons, electrons, and neutrons.Element Detectives: Unleash th
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9th - 10th, Higher Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
45 minute Lesson plans 6-8th grade
Introducing the Middle School Lesson Plan Book: Your Essential Guide to Engaging and Effective Teaching!Are you a middle school educator looking for a comprehensive resource to make your teaching journey smoother, more organized, and incredibly effective? Look no further! Our Middle School Lesson Plan Book is your trusted companion for an exceptional teaching experience.Key Features: 1. Thoughtfully Designed Templates: Our lesson plan book offers easy-to-use, customizable templates to help you p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Create Your Own Hybrid Animal
Have you ever wanted a fun and enriching way for students to show what they have learned about heredity and animal adaptations? This is a great project for students to complete and it can easily be adapted to match various levels of student abilities. This resource has students combine a number of essential skills: research, writing, science, art, and presenting. It is set up to be very hands-on for students and very hands-off for teachers. After printing the material, you get to walk around
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Henrietta Lacks- an "Interrupted" Case Study using the Radiolab Podcast
This podcast is the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks. Though she died of cervical cancer in 1951, she unknowingly held the key to unlocking medical advancements (from polio vaccines to chemotherapy drugs) in her tumor cells. After taking a biopsy of Henrietta's cervical cancer, researcher Dr. George Gey discovered that Henrietta's cells could not only reproduce, but THRIVE outside the body--a breakthrough that would change modern medicine. Later, it was found that Henrietta's cells were ev
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Mars Landing Module STEM Challenge (Egg Drop) - Middle or High School Physics
This is a multi-step, usually multi-week Engineering Project that I did in 8th grade physics class for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Mass, Forces, Gravity, and KE & PE Energy, and is best to incorporate project into a 4-6 week unit. It can easily be adapted for grades 6-12, varying the concepts of physics that are expected to be demonstrated.The students design a "landing module" to theoretically land on Mars, while succ
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Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
**THREE DAY** Earth's Spheres WebQuest
All you need to do is print and hand this out to students, or post on your Google Classroom. NO PREP REQUIRED. This is a set of three WebQuests (meant for 3 40-60 minute class periods) where students will analyze graphs, articles, and videos to answer questions about science. They will be focused on the concepts of the different spheres of earth (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere), the amounts of fresh and salt water, climate vs. weather, and the concept of seasons. This is perfe
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: NO PREP! WEBQUEST BUNDLE
GLUEY GOBS OF GLUTEN: A SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION - ENRICHMENT - BIOCHEMISTRY
Flours made from corn and rice, as well as other grains, form a paste when mixed with water. But, when wheat flour is mixed with water, and put under repeated pressure, it transforms. As the dough is kneaded, proteins form a tight matrix called gluten, which traps gas and gives the dough its elasticity.Other cereal grains, such as rye and barley, also have gluten, but in lesser quantities than in wheat. Wheat flours also vary in the amount of gluten they contain.In this investigation, students i
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
Also included in: FLOUR-GLUTEN-BREAD ACTIVITIES BUNDLE
AP Environmental Science National Parks Project Virtual Tour
This research project was designed to wrap up semester one material through a National Park of the student's choice. This project will include topics from Units 1-4 of the APES curriculum. My students enjoyed getting a tour of a variety of National Parks during these presentations as well as a review of material. Some students presented theirs using FlipGrid which was useful for remote circumstances this year. Unit 1: EcosystemsUnit 2: BiodiversityUnit 3: PopulationsUnit 4: Earth Systems and Res
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Grades:
11th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
14:53
Be Like a Tree 101
Be Like a Tree 101 is an interactive series of seven short videos with original songs describing different aspects of trees: trees in history, the many blessings we get from trees, dangers of wildfires, love of trees, the secret lives of trees, roots in the underground, and the many different types of trees. Each video is about 2 minutes long and the whole series takes about 15 minutes. This would make the video ideal for a presentation to school children (grades 1-8) or environmental gatherings
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Observing Live Cricket Lab
This is an engaging lab that involves live crickets. The students often rank this lab as one of their favorites in my Zoology class. The lab goes over ecological systems (they create a food web with a cricket in it) and highlights animal behavior. It is developed for a college prep high school course but could be modified for upper elementary/middle school level. It could be used to teach the Scientific Method.
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9th - 12th
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Forensics Class Clue
During a school reunion a scream is heard from one of the classrooms. It's 8:30 pm. A few minutes later the dead body of Miss Eliza McGowan, a cranky old English teacher, is found. She has been hit on the head. Also found, were a number of items that may lead us to the killer: a book written by one of her ex-students, Simon Donnelly, a photograph of one of her fellow teachers, a young man that goes by the name Saul Sheen, and a handkerchief with the initials I.W. At the moment these are the thre
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Lesson plan and worksheets Aim: Why are producers important in an ecosystem?
Differentiated entering ENL lesson plan with worksheetsAim: Why are producers important in an ecosystem? Objective: I will identify and explain producers and consumers by reading, annotating and answering guiding questions. Language Objectives: I will write expanded and complex sentences using key vocabulary by answering questions based on a reading.Standards9-10R1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferenc
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-6
Also included in: Role of Producers in an Ecosystem Lesson
SIDEWALK FLOWERS for Pre-K to 1st Primary GATE - Picture Book Critical Thinking
Sidewalk Flowers offers a wonderful opportunity for early childhood gifted education—Sidewalk Flowers, the book, is told without words. Nevertheless, the book is rich in poetic expression as well as emotional and intellectual depth. Sidewalk Flowers is the perfect vehicle for fostering talent development in grades Pre-K to 2. (You need only one copy of the book).The related unit is full of inquiry, higher level thinking development, challenge, play, exploration, art, storytelling, and creativity
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS Introduction to the Science and Engineering Practices
This Lab activity is designed to introduce students and teachers to how NGSS wants to explore the science and engineering practices.This very engaging activity will introduce your students or staff of how to engage people using the 8 scientific and engineering practices.This activity can be done in 2-3 regular days or 2 block periods.If it is used to train students or staff, it may take 1 to 2 weeks.There are directions and rubrics within the lab to check for understanding.
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Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Staff
Rube Goldberg STEM Group Science Project - Middle School or High School
This is a multi-step, multi-week Rube Goldberg Group Project that I did in 7th grade for many years, and it was ALWAYS super fun and a highlight of the year. It accompanies a Physics Unit on Forces, Simple Machines, and Energy, and is best to incorporate into a 4-6 week unit. I can easily be adapted for grades 6-12, varying the concepts of physics that are expected to be demonstrated.The goal is to design and engineer a Rube Goldberg machine and present it to peers, other classes, or even the
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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Hispanic Heritage Month Project and Rubric (Science)
Students will be assigned or choose 1 of the 20 important historical figures for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students will use the included websites to gathering information and research their historical scientific figure.Students will use their research to create a Google slides presentation to share their findings with the class.Final submissions can be printed and displayed on classroom bulletin boards.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Weather Erosion Lollipop Lab
For 1 or 2 class periods students will use their knowledge of weathering and erosion and explain what happens to a lollipop as they eat it. Students can either eat a lollipop or the teacher can demonstrate it. Keywords: Physical Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Grade: Used for grade 6
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
LESSON PLAN: HOW LUNGS WORK
This lesson plan lets learners demonstrate an understanding of 1. How the different structures of the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to transport oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the different parts of the body. 2. The prevention, detection, and treatment of diseases affecting the circulatory and respiratory systems.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
Cloud Research Project
Students complete their own research and compile into a slideshow for future presentation to class. No prep for you - easy to research online.Can devote a couple days or week for students to complete this project.Easy to use as a sub plan.Can be done as small group project or individual work.I have printed these and made bulletin boards from their work, but that is optional. You could also have students create this on poster board and display it that way if preferred. Nice way to show student wo
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: Episode 1
The Bear Brook Murders : An Interrupted Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this invest
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-LS3-1
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