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Algebra 2 laboratories for Microsoft Word and for special education
Mixtures and Solutions using trail mix and kool aid- great for ESE
Students will create their own trail mix and kool-aid to demonstrate the difference between mixtures and special types of mixtures called solutions. I teach in a special-ed classroom and utilizing their measuring skills, and involving their taste buds make it easier for them to make a connection to the content.
You will need (per student, makes 1 cup. They could split with a partner or take home.)
¼ cup goldfish
¼ cup pretzels
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup cereal
individual kool-aid packets
M
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Galapagos Finch Lab: Evolution and Adaptation: Differentiated (2 levels)
Great quick lab to reinforce structural adaptations. Students use plastic forks, knives, and spoons as "beak types" to see which "bird" would be the "fittest" and to determine what would happen to the birds with the "other beaks."
This lab comes in two versions:
Standard (What most students receive)
Accommodated (What some people receive): 16 point font, bold and underlined terms, graphic organizers, sentence frames, and more white space.
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6th - 8th
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Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution Station Rotation
A Hands-On Approach to Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution. This activity helps students to really understand the substitution method by having them physically replace a variable with its equivalent value.
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8th - 10th
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Complete Water Quality Investigation
This product provides a complete investigation unit to teach students how to determine the quality of a water source. Guided notes (with answer key) provide students with the background knowledge they need to conduct a variety of water tests including pH, phosphates, nitrates, temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and flow rate. Student recording sheets for their collected data as well as other observations about the stream will help to draw conclusions about a stream's quality. Students w
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6th - 9th
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Science Lab Safety Fact and Opinion Sort
This is an excellent beginning or review activity. It is especially good for special education students, but also works well for regular education students. It combines the lower level ELA standard of understanding fact vs opinion (which is, itself, a good review before going into observation vs inference) with lab safety rules and scientific method terminology.
Cut and laminate to use repeatedly as small group task carts or whole class sorts or have students individually cut and paste onto co
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5th - 10th
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Height Vs. Arm Span Lab: Using real life data and linear regression
Students use their arm-span and heights to create a scatter plot and linear regression to find the equation for a line.
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8th - 12th
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Maximizing Volume: Cubic Functions (popcorn lab)
Student will create boxes from graph paper. Their goal is to make a bog with the biggest volume possible. They will then determine an equation representing the volume of a box. They'll use a graphing calculator to determine the maximum volume and height of the box as well as the domain and range. at the end of the activity they will determine how many pieces of popcorn could fit in their box. the teacher will then give them popcorn to snack on. This activity is a HIT! especially with those
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Grades:
10th - 12th
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Modified Chemistry Experiment; Chemical Reaction; boardmaker
This is modified from the middle school chemsitry curriculum. It aligns with two Alternate Maryland State Content Standards:
Science 4.D.3.a: Investigate and describe the occurrence of chemical reactions using the following evidence: Color change, Formation of a precipitate or gas, Release of heat or light
Reading 2.A.1.b :Given a set of directions/instructional manual/set of rules, student will read the functional document and follow the steps.
This is modified for students who are in an i
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4th - 12th
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Scatterplots: Linear Regression Line of Best Fit:Forearms and Height (Editable)
After teaching my students about scatterplots, correlation, and the line of best fit, I take a day for them to do a hands-on lab, in which they measure their height (in inches) and their forearm length (from the tip of their elbow, to the bony point on their wrist), and we plot the class data, write the equation of the line of best fit, and then use the equation generated both forwards and backwards. They will need 45 minutes to an hour to do this in class.
Some years, the data have very littl
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Introduction to Polynomials Functions Lab (PBL PrBL Activity)
This lab is meant to launch your Polynomials unit in an Algebra 2 class or an Honors Algebra 1 class. This is a perfect addition to any PrBL/PBL run class. Before teaching students anything, let them explore an application for a polynomial (cubic) function and derive a function themselves. The pre-lab directs students to build an open-face-box out of a single piece of paper with the largest volume possible in any way they choose (do not give them any further directions!). At the end of the pre-l
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Grades:
9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
Bottle Rocket Experiment
Teach about predictions/hypotheses using this lesson plan and activity packet for hands-on experiments using bottle rockets. These experiments are easy enough to conduct with younger/lower language level students but cover information that can be used with older/higher language level students as well.Included:lesson planexperiment directionsworksheetanswer key All of the items are created with words and visuals to ensure students of all ages and abilities can use the materials.This was originall
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3rd - 12th
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Angled Projectile Lab
This is a lab assignment I created for projectiles launched at different angles. Students will compare the horizontal distances, time in the air, and height achieved by the marble at different launch angles. They will need to do some calculation, and answer conclusion questions at the end.
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11th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-PS3-2
Polynomial Functions Exploration (PrBL PBL Activity)
This lab is designed to 1) introduce the relationship between a function rule, written in intercept form, and the zeros on a graph for all polynomial functions & introduce the concept of end behavior 2) allow students an opportunity to review multiplying polynomials and plotting coordinates precisely by hand. My students were lacking a strong Algebra 2 foundation so I designed this lab for them to raise them up to Pre-Calculus concepts (polynomial behaviors based on the way the function rule
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Polynomial Functions Resource Bundle (PrBL PBL Unit)
NO PREP Need a Lab Quick! -- Porosity of Soil (needs only dirt, water, cups)
This is a simple lab/worksheet that measures porosity of soil. The advantage? The materials are free and easy to obtain. All you need is dirt, some measureable containers (like a beakers or measuring cups), and water.
The initial discussion question is about the advantage that soil has over human made pavement when it comes to flooding or runoff. This lab would be a good kickstart to a lesson about flooding, permeable pavers, and other human solutions to flooding.
An extension activity is in
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Picture Recipe: Grilled Cheese
This is a picture reciped for Grilled Cheese. I use this in my transition program for individuals with special needs.
Grades:
Adult Education
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Whale Lengths
During a study of whales, the teacher discusses the whales' size. The teacher then takes the students outside with a long piece of rope. They measure the rope and use these signs to see how long different types of whales are. This gives the kids a much better understanding of the size of whales.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Science Lab Name Tags
This is a wonderful way to team students up when working in the science lab or performing experiments in or out of the classroom. They know who is in charge of each part of an experiment.
Each team is color coded and is broken into 5 roles: captain, data collector, supplies leaders, and 2 experiment performers. You can print out or eliminate roles according to your needs. Differentiated learning is the key to success, these tags allow you differentiate your students during labs and can be moved
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Flower Coloring Experiment
In this lab, students will used food coloring, flowers, and water to understand the function of the stem of a plant.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Solving Triangles using Excel (Editable)
I think that when we use technology in the classroom with our students, we should teach them to use technology as a tool. One of the best applications for using a spreadsheet in class is in the solution of triangles. After my students have mastered the laws of sines and cosines with handheld calculators, and are familiar with the ambiguous case, I have them redo the same problems using excel.
It is a very challenging activity for them.
NOTE: Your students will need to have access to a comp
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Grades:
10th - 12th
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Hurricane Experiment: Storm Surge
This is a fun experiment to show the storm surge during a hurricane. The students put sugar cubes in a small pan and build it up to show land; water; and food coloring. They then use a hair dryer to represent the wind. They watch how the land is effected by it. They then answer the questions about the experiment. There are 2 levels provided here. One level requires more multiple choice responses, while the other has more short answer responses. Easy way to modify for your students with sp
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Speed and Weight Roller Skate Experiment
This experiment looks at the speed and weight of a roller skate. Students make a prediction, do the experiment, and then complete the form about the experiment. Great activity to demonstrate how weight affects the speed of objects.
Debbie Maldonado
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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Discover Completing the Square to Solve Quadratics
Build the foundation for deriving the quadratic formula with this two to three day lesson. Then derive the formula. Group activity with four slightly different worksheets, so individual work must also occur.
Grades:
9th - 11th
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Water Cycle Experiments for Kids
Water cycle hands-on experiments for kids ... experiment #1 - what happens in the water cycle; experiment #2 - how an exposed surface area affects the rate of evaporation; experiment #3 - how wind affects the rate of evaporation; experiment #4 - effects of condensation - each experiment worksheet has the following information: materials needed, instructions, and explanation
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Not Grade Specific
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Diffusion & Osmosis with M&Ms and Gummy Bears- Science Inquiry
Students learn about diffusion and osmosis through this science inquiry experiment.
Students will observe the colors from the M&Ms diffuse through the water, and water travel into a gummy bear with osmosis.
*Please note that this is basic observation and explanation. I teach special ed. We do not go into formulas for this lab.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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