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7th grade laboratories for special education under $5
Potential and Kinetic Energy Phet Skate Park Simulation Digital UDL Lesson
Lesson on potential and kinetic energy using google slides and the phet energy skate park simulation. Interactive lesson with NGSS science standards made accessible for all students with UDL principals. Includes multiple slides of questions on the relationship of kinetic and potential energy and the affect of mass and height on kinetic and potential energy. Product also includes an extension activity.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Scientific Method Sequence Display Cards
Scientific Method Display Cards are a great resource to reinforce the steps to the scientific method as well a supporting science fair project work. This product includes two levels of differentiation, one with picture supported text and the second level using sight word sentences. It is recommended that the two levels are attached to the front and back of sentence strips to create an instructional activity that can be used to address diverse literacy skills within the same activity.Scientific
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K - 12th
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Scientific Method: SAVING SAM THE GUMMY WORM! Kids say, "So much FUN!"
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
SAVING SAM (GUMMY WORM) is a VERY POPULAR lab introducing the scientific method commonly found anywhere between 4th and 8th grade. Check out the preview! This lab is also used in pedagogy classes for science education in undergraduate and graduate school. This is a modified lab geared towards lower ability levels and/or students that do not ha
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3rd - 8th
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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
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Measurement: VOLUME LAB (Water Displacement Method / Irregular Objects)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
Volume - WATER DISPLACEMENT METHOD LAB (Irregular Objects)
Great scientific method and physical science lab!
Volume measurement of irregular objects. A dynamic 3-part lab/activity that DOES NOT require lab materials. Using the water displacement method students will calculate the volume of the following objects: ring, aluminum cylinder, glas
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3rd - 8th
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Plate Tectonics: Make Your Own VOLCANO LAB! (Extended Version; EASY TO DO; FUN)
This is the extended version complete with actual procedural photographs.
MAKE YOU OWN VOLCANO! IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
This version provides pictures in case one does not actually have the materials below. If materials are available to you, see below for must haves and optional materials.
Material MUST HAVES: Flask, stopper or cork, baking soda, and vinegar.
Optional materials to enhance the experience: paper towels, tape, ruler, beaker, goggles, and scissors.
This kid and adult frie
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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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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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Plate Tectonics: Earthquake Epicenter LAB (Kids LOVE this one!)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
Modified earthquake epicenter lab in which students use data from 3 seismograph stations to determine the location of the earthquake epicenter.
Fun and step by step walkthrough to make evaluating the seismograph data smooth and successful. On a map of the United States, students determine the earthquake epicenter distance from Breckenridge, C
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Adapted Science: States of Matter Experiments
The adapted science curriculum is designed for learners of all abilities to be able to access the science state standards and common core curriculum. This activity is specific to the topic of states of matter and enables learners to demonstrate their knowledge through a permanent product in the form of a lab experiment. There are 2 experiments included.Each experiment has 2 versions of visual directions and 4 levels of the lab hand out. The hand out aligns with the scientific method steps that
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Adapted Science: States of Matter Unit Bundle
Easy Experimement: Making Recycled Paper; Boardmaker; Earth Day
This environmental science experiment is modified from the middle school environmental curriculum. It is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. It is a fairly inexpensive project that the kids will love!The worksheet and experiment in combination align with Maryland State Curriculum Standards: ~Environmental Science (grade 6) : 6.B.1.c Identify and describe that ecosystems can be impacted by human activities. • Recycling • ~1.D.3.a - Given vocab
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Minerals: Crystal Types and Structure (COLORFUL - 3 Versions and Modified)
Great introduction to minerals using crystal shapes and internal crystalline structure. Teachers often avoid crystal structure instruction due to the complex nature of the specific crystal shapes and terminology. This activity will make this difficulty a NON ISSUE.
Mineral crystal system tutorial and lab starts with cut, paste, and identification crystal system images. Crystal systems include: isometric (cube and octahedron), tetragonal (tetragonal prism, dipyramid, and pyramid with prism
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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HANDS ON PLAY! Plate Tectonics Play Doh LAB: Convergent (Collision) Boundaries
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
HANDS ON and who doesn't like PLAY DOH!
Using Play Doh, students manipulate the convergent (collision) process using the concept of plate tectonics. Featured are the anticline and syncline properties of folded mountains (i.e. Appalachians and Himalayas).
Step by step lab instructions with conclusion questions. Answers can be written, cut
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5th - 9th
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NWS and NOAA Approved! Forecasting: Severe Weather. You're the Weatherman
PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-Severe Weather Forecasting: Learn How to Forecast Severe Weather With Real Maps, Data, and NWS Symbols.LOADED WITH COLORFUL IMAGES!Pairs great with the Air Masses and Thunderstorm PowerPoint found on TPT at the link below:CLICK HERE FOR POWERPOINTMore advanced severe weather lab manual and Skew-T tutorial found at the link below:CLICK HERE FOR LAB M
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4th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Build an Animal Cell and Plant Cell Interactive (NO PREP: Google classroom)
Students use an online interactive game to build a plant cell, and then use the google slides to complete a no prep assignment with an extension question! Standard: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. Students will explore, build and model a plant and animal cell using the interactive website. Students identify which organelles belong in an animal and plant cell, creating a graphic organizer of similarities an
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Learn to Use Punnett Squares with SpongeBob Squarepants!
Learning to use Punnett Squares should be fun and not as awkward as it can be if you bring in human reproduction. So, let's use our friends under the sea to help us!The student slides review vocabulary and check vocabulary needed for the lesson. Explain a Punnett Square, how to set it up, how to use it, and how to calculate results. Then, 4 examples are used for the students to work through using Punnett Squares. **Includes Teacher's Guide with answer key and 3 Jamboard Templates for teaching th
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5th - 10th
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Phet Simulation: Effects of Heat on Density, Speed, & State of Matter Worksheet
Phet Simulation Worksheet: Effects of Heat on Density, Speed, and State of Matter Worksheet:Using the Phet Simulation on states of matter, the worksheet will guide students to investigate and answer questions on how heat affects the density and speed of matter in solids, liquids, and gas.Worksheet used and proven effective in both special education and general education classes. This worksheet utilizes UDL to address the NGSS: Heat Transfer:NGSS Standard for MS-PS1-4: Heat Transfer:Core Idea: Ma
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-5
Puzzle Activities Cut And Paste Chemistry Worksheets
Puzzle Activities Cut And Paste Chemistry WorksheetsUnlock the magic of chemistry with our Puzzle Activities Cut and Paste Chemistry Worksheets! Designed to make learning fun, these engaging activities simplify complex concepts, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster a love for chemistry in young learners. Say goodbye to boring lessons and hello to interactive education!What’s included?Activities Cut and Paste Chemistry worksheets in PDF Size : 8 ,5 × 11 inpages: 21Click HERE to follow my st
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PreK - 7th
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Create a Monster (Inherited Traits)- Virtual Lab
Help Dr. Frank N. Furter at Stein Labs create the most genetically dominant monster to help him achieve total world domination! Scientists will be given the genotype of the parent monsters and the possible phenotypes that could result. They will use a website to virtually "flip" a coin to determine the allele inherited from each parent. Then, they will identify the correct phenotype. They will create a prototype of their monster using Google Images.There are also comprehension questions where th
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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Chemical Physical Changes LAB
Exploratory lab to understand physical and chemical properties of matter.
My students loved this lab. It was a way to not just do lab, but move through each station which kinestetic learners thrive on movement and doing. Please take the opportunity to rate this lab!
Please see example, to ensure right for your students. I teach very diverse population. This can be modified for each level of need. Not intended for a chemistry high school class.
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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Weathering and Erosion of Rocks (DI and Professionally Submitted!)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
Weathering and erosion made EASY and FUN! Colorful, LARGE pictures, and logical tutorial. Kids will love it!
Weathering note organizer covering the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering.
Mechanical weathering processes include:
-ice wedging, frost action, plant and root action, abrasion, spheroidal weathering, exfoliation, and w
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Soils and the Soil Profile (COLORFUL and EASY TO FOLLOW!)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
A tutorial and identification activity in which students define and differentiate between soils and soil layers. Kids have a lot of fun with this. Content covered in this lesson includes:
Soil Designation Properties
Soil Profile
Soil Comprehension Questions
Soil Layers – O layer, A layer, E layer, B layer, C layer, and Bedrock
Contains quest
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Properties of Water: Virtual Lab + Cheat Sheet and Test
Assess your students' understanding of the Properties of Water. The bundle includes a lab, interactive cheat sheet, and test with simplified vocabulary, accommodations, and visual supports (designed for students with learning differences).
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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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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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
Atoms Lab
Make atoms fun by engaging your students in 3 different stations for hands on learning to create knowledge that sticks!Station 1: Phet Simulation Lab: Use the "build an atom" simulation to answer the questions. Station 2: Build an atom: Use the materials to build an atom with the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons given. Station 3: Periodic Table: Use the periodic table to answer questions and then toss a ball into the bucket to check your answer. Included: student packet, station number
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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