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High school earth sciences activities for Microsoft Excel
Tides and Moon Phase Graph Activity using NOAA
Students will develop a graphical model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and how they affect our tides.
NGSS-MSESS1-1
In this activity, students will go to the NOAA website and collect tidal data from a region around the US. Students plot a month of tidal data and predict the moon phases based on how high the high tides are and how low the low tides are (spring vs neap tides). Students are amazed to find that their predictions are right by looking a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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El Nino Assignment | Environmental and Marine Worksheet
This graphing assignment comes in two versions, digital and printable. The printable is 3 pages and includes reading, data collection, and graphing. Three colored maps (El Nino, La Nina, and normal conditions) are provided. If you are unable to print them in color for the class, there is a digital version you could project or provide to students. Students begin with a quick reading review of what causes El Nino (very basic). Students analyze colored maps of El NIno, La Nina, and normal condition
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AICE Marine Science AS Level Growing Bundle
Physics - Big Bang - Big Bang theory and the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of how the Big B
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Ms. Molina's New Car AP Environmental Science Fuel Efficiency Calculation w/ KEY
In this activity students are asked to compare the costs of several of today's most popular vehicles that are gas-fueled, hybrid and electric. Students will calculate and compare the cost of purchasing the vehicle and annual fuel costs (whether for gallons of gas or cost of electricity) based on up-to-date pricing information and national averages (as of February 2024). Students can work through the calculations independently or in teams. They will then answer analysis questions to weigh the
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
Weather Tool Digital Activity- Scavenger Hunt Flippity
All digital! No printing or prep! Students explore and learn different weather tools as they try to unlock the locks. Each lock has a clue and when students answer correctly, the lock will unlock. Perfect for sub plan!!!Directions:1. Click 'file' > 'publish to web' 2. Click "get link here" tab3. Copy link to send to students4. Students will unlock all the locks to complete the assignmentIncluded in activity:Lock #1: Students watch the Edpuzzle (no login needed) and the answers to each questio
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
This bundle includes 4 unique escape rooms based on the following topics.Making Sense of the Universe Universe from our Eyes How Technology has Improved our Knowledge of the Universe Big Bang Theory and the Universe This bundle is perfect for revision, review and concept checking. It is also a fun activity for students to complete within class or even at home.Create your own escape room with no code on excel at the link belowEscape Room - No Code DIY - SampleDon't forget to leave feedback to ear
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Carbon Footprint Project (FULL BUNDLE!): Chemistry or Environmental Science
This project gives a template for students to calculate their Carbon footprints using skills that are important for Chemistry and/or Environmental Science (e.g. dimensional analysis, understanding the carbon cycle, understanding that different gases have different warming potential, etc). This lays out a comprehensive way to calculate Carbon Footprint particularly at a boarding school in Southern California. You can easily adapt this project for your needs or how much time you'd like to spend on
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7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Physics - Big Bang - Making Sense of the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that students can only input answers in the appropriate windows. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Energy Flow Crossword Puzzle (electronically fillable & printable)
From this crossword puzzle, students will: (1) describe the different levels of organization that ecologists study; (2) describe the two main forms of energy that power living systems; (3) describe the flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem; and (4) state the proportion of energy that is transferred from one trophic level to the next.
Words used include: community, ecosystem, producer, autotroph, consumer, heterotroph, photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, herbivore , carnivore, omnivore, det
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9th - 12th
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STEM Air Pollution Personal Survey DATA GRAPHING ACTIVITY MS-ESS3-3 EARTH DAY
Middle school data graphing activity for students to learn about their own impact on air pollution. The activity involves tracking their family car for a week, with privacy measures in place, recording their trips and approximate mileage.Note: If tracking the family car is not feasible for your population, I have included realistic data to be used instead. They then classify the trips into 3 categories; necessary, luxury or semiluxury. Using this data, they do multiple graphing activities t
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Climate Change Lab: Using real weather data to make an excel graph
climate study lab or activity that uses excel graphing to plot temperature data for specific cities in the united states for about 150 years. My students have no idea how to use excel in graphing so this activity will walk them through the process. Some minor changes will be needed to start the students graphing their home city. This activity will use data from the CDIAC. Global Warming activity.
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7th - 12th
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Science Booklets on Epic for Various Science Topics
Looking for individual books to assign your students on the topic that you are teaching? I have loaded a list of a plethora of books related to the science topic you are teaching in Force and Motion, Ecosystems, Landforms and Oceans, and Mixtures and Matter. There is a group of book titles for each of the topics listed for your early finishers or for homework, your choice.
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3rd - 10th
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VOLCANO Crossword 1 STEM
This 35 clue puzzle comes complete with a one-page-front-and-back handout (from NICERC.org) that has ALL of the content/answers on it. This activity is totally self contained - Just pass it out and tell them to begin! Key included.This could be used to INTRODUCE your Volcanoes Unit; or as a SUB DAY activity; or as an ENRICHMENT activity - after the unit, give this to students WITHOUT the handout - see how much they know!SAMPLE CLUES:2 This can disrupt airplanes for many miles. 3 The
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5th - 12th
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Physics - Big Bang - How Technology has Expanded our Knowledge - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that students can only input answers in the appropriate windows. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Physics - Big Bang - The Universe from our Eyes - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that students can only input answers in the appropriate windows. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
The Magnus Effect: A practice in using a meter tape
This science lab can be used in any of the science disciplines because it is going to help students learn how to read a meter tape. Students will learn what the Magnus Effect is and how to demonstrate the Magnus Effect by "flying" a hollowed-out "Bic" pen across the classroom. Students will also learn how to create a spreadsheet and then add a formula that will automatically calculate the average of their pen flight distances. I use this lab at the beginning of the year to get students excite
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7th - 10th
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Pixel Puzzle: Pressure Systems
Vocabulary and concept activity or review for pressure systems.As students complete the activity, a pixel image will appear. Pixels appear every time a correct answer is provided, the entire image will be visible when the activity is correctly completed. A great, quick, activity while also allowing the students to check their own answers!
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6th - 12th
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Introduction Chemistry - Age of the Earth - Self-Correcting Crossword
This crossword, is used in an Excel document. As the students input their answers for each clue, if it's correct the word and the clue will turn green.The vocabulary in this document centres around the Age of the Earth and the different rock layers and ages of the Earth. It steps into fossils as well. I've personally used this to concept and vocabulary check with my students. Great for in class and for distant learning.Answers included.Don't forget to leave feedback to earn points to use towards
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Introduction Chemistry - Self-Correcting Crossword Bundle
Introduction to Chemistry - Soil and Minerals - Self-Correcting Crossword
This crossword, is used in an Excel document. As the students input their answers for each clue, if it's correct the word and the clue will turn green.It focuses on vocabulary within the understanding different layers of soil as well as different minerals, all based on a Unit for Rocks and Soil.I've personally used this to concept and vocabulary check with my students. Great for in class and for distant learning.Answers included.Don't forget to leave feedback to earn points to use towards FREE T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Introduction Chemistry - Self-Correcting Crossword Bundle
Introduction to Chemistry - Rocks and the Earth - Self-Correcting Crossword
This crossword, is used in an Excel document. As the students input their answers for each clue, if it's correct the word and the clue will turn green.It focuses on vocabulary within the different types and examples of rock within the Rock Cycle and also the different layers of the Earth, all based on a Unit for Rocks and Soil.I've personally used this to concept and vocabulary check with my students. Great for in class and for distant learning.Answers included.Don't forget to leave feedback to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Introduction Chemistry - Self-Correcting Crossword Bundle
Types of Rock Word Search for Grades 6-12
This Word Search contains the following types of rock:
Basalt, Bauxite, Flint, Shale, Granite, Chalk, Gypsum, Travertine, Obsidian, Chert, Limestone, Marble, Pumice , Coal, Phosphorite, Quartzite, Rhyolite, Dolomite, Sandstone, Slate and Soapstone.
Word Search
Types of Rock
G. Gale Johnson
Science
Earth
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6th - 9th
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Wind Turbine Lab Data Spreadsheet
spreadsheet to record trials in the wind turbines lab
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4th - 12th
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Cloud Types Online Activity (Extension)
This will be a great activity for your gifted or extension students. Could also be used for upper grades.
Best when uploaded as a Google Sheet and have students fill out electronically. Then have them copy and paste pictures.
Can also be printed and used as a worksheet.
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4th - 9th
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Climate Change Policy Simulator
In this activity, students will:Learn that there are no clear and easy policy answers- there are no policies that meet all potential criteria for ‘good’ climate change policy Learn to think critically about climate policy options when they read about them in the media, and when presented by governments and stakeholders as preferred policy solutions This bundle includes a detailed instruction kit, infographic and worksheet, rubric, and a backgrounder on climate change policy in Canada. This activ
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9th - 12th, Staff
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