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8th grade general science homeschool curricula for Easel Activities
Young Earth versus Old Earth Fossil Unit Study - PreK-8th
Teach elementary-aged kids about paleontology, fossils, and dinosaurs while at the same time teaching them to evaluate the fossil record from two perspectives:Young Earth Creationism and Young Earth TheoryANDOld Earth Evolutionist and Uniformitarian theory Included in this unique activity pack curriculum are tables comparing the two perspectives as well as a clear description of what each side believes about the age of the earth, dinosaurs and the Fossil Record. Do all scientists believe that di
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Critical Thinking Activities - Dinosaurs, Birds, and Paleontology
Human Body Systems Unit: Muscular System Activities
#1 Feel the "burn" lab: I do this with my kids when we cover cellular respiration to talk about aerobic respiration vs. anaerobic fermentation and the process of lactic acid fermentation. It is such a good activity and requires no equipment that I thought to bring it back in a condensed version. Students use their hands to feel the lactic acid build up and record data of how long that takes. Students then connect this to previous experiences and makes connections between the muscular system and
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Activities with Bonus Warm Ups!
Chemistry Lab Activity - Ionic vs Molecular
The difference between ionic bonds (metal + non-metal) and covalent bonds (nonmetal + nonmetal) is explored extensively in high school chemistry. The purpose of this lab activity is to have students investigate several properties of 4 compounds. Then, based on those properties identify each of the compounds as ionic or covalent.If your students enjoyed this activity, and it has really challenged them to dive deep into the science, be sure to follow my store and leave a review. Thanks kindly
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8th - 12th
Tectonic Plate Boundary Demonstration Sugar Cookie Lab Home Science
This demo. lab is ideal for the classroom, or homeschool. Utilizing ever-popular edible materials, sugar cookies on a bed of strawberry jam "magma" represent various kinds of tectonic plate boundaries. Students record their observations, review related information, and reflect on learning with a series of questions as an optional summative assignment. INCLUDED:Teaching Tips Lab Report (materials, focus, procedure)Observations (divergent, transform, convergent boundary observations and inferences
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Constellations: Taurus
Learn more about the zodiac star constellation Taurus with this reading comprehension full of facts and mythology! This comprehension also includes student questions, and a convenient answer key.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Star Constellation BUNDLE
SIMPLE MACHINES CROSSWORD PUZZLE
This crossword puzzle contains nine terms which pertain to simple machines. The are: LEVER, FULCRUM, INCLINED PLANE, EFFORT, WHEEL AND AXLE, WORK,WEDGE, LOAD, SCREW, AND PULLEY. Some of these terms are used more than once. This puzzle could be used as classwork, homework, extra credit, or as a review.****Answer key is included.
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3rd - 8th
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Botany: Plants verses Animals
Learn about the characteristics of plants verses animals with this reading comprehension, student questions, and compare-contrast chart.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Distance Learning Packet Grade 3
Botany: Fungi Kingdom
Learn more about the Fungi Kingdom with this reading comprehension and student questions.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Distance Learning Packet Grade 3
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