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Science cultural activities for Easel
Martin Luther King Jr. Day STEM Activity with Writing Extension
Martin Luther King Jr. (Integrated Math, Reading, and Writing Activities Included!)Students receive a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. giving facts about his life and instructing students to create a podium that he will use to deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. A fun and engaging MLK Day activity!Includes writing pages for students to write about their dreams. Math activities are included as well that cover geometry standards including 2D and 3D shapes, shape attributes (faces, edges,
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Winter STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle
Black History Month - African-American Scientists
This packet has 20 investigations of African-American scientists. Students search online for information about each scientist: when and where they were born, important events in their life, discoveries they are famous for, etc.:Neil deGrasse Tyson, George Washington Carver, Mae Jemison, Percy Lavon Julian, Ernest Everett Just, Marie Maynard Daly, Katherine Johnson, Edward Bouchet, Alice Ball, Roger Arliner Young, Lloyd Hall, J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr., Ronald McNair, Benjamin Banneker, Charles Drew
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - High School
Antarctica: An Introduction to the Animals, Environment, and Explorers
Students will learn about animals, plants, the weather, environmental concerns, and famous explorers of Antarctica in this slideshow. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Antarctica. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Earth Day STEM Activity ( A River Ran Wild by Lynne Cherry )
This resource can be used as read aloud on Earth Day to help students better understand how Native American tribes felt when the settlers took over their land. It can also can be used to teach the causes of the Revolutionary War for upper grades. As the text is read, students will interact by creating their own polluted waterway, just as it happens in the story. The teacher also has an option to have students answer comprehension questions along the way. Afterward, students can complete a STEM e
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Inventor Poster {{Black History Month Research Project}}
This Inventor Poster is a great way to engage your students in research for Black History Month. In print or digital form, your students will get to know an African American inventor.What is included:1. Inventor Poster (8x10) - Students will use the internet or other resources to answer guided questions to fill in each section and learn more about an African American inventor. Display them in your classroom or in the hallway. Students will be proud of their work!2. Digital Poster (Google Slides)
Grades:
4th - 12th
Dr. Patricia Bath Close Read w/Core-Aligned Questions #digitallearning
Are you looking for a close nonfiction read with text-dependent questions and other engaging activities? If so, this printable and digital biography of Dr. Patricia Bath might be just what you need. Dr. Pat Bath discovered and developed the technology to remove cataracts with the laserphaco probe! This close read is especially for February studies of famous African-Americans although this true account could be studied anytime. It is especially useful for use as test-prep. The estimated Lexile le
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: AFRICAN AMERICAN HEROES BUNDLE
Mae Jemison: Scientists in Black History ( Hands on Space & Rocketship Activity)
Looking to engage your students in Hands On Science Activities while still celebrating Black History Month? Looking to incorporate diversity in your science classroom? Looking to infuse science and social studies in your classroom or at home?Here's an easy science activity to get your students away from the screen while still learning and having fun! Included you will find background information on Mae Jemison, & hands on science activity that corresponds with her contribution to science. In
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Grades:
K - 6th
Hot Spot Theory: Hawaiian History: Volcanic Origins Timeline (SS 4.3.9)
Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic origins and the Hot Spot theory. Fill-in timeline of the ages of the Hawaiian islands (SS.4.3.9)The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text (3 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text (3 pages)Fill-in Timeline & Answer Key (2 pages)Multiple Choice Quiz & Answer Key (2
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Science Student Questionnaire | Back to School Activity | Student Information
The first week of school is such an exciting time for teachers and students. This student questionnaire is a great way to get to know your students, their interests in science and previous experiences.This challenge is a perfect way to jump right in to a hands-on activity for any subject area class, but still accomplish your goals of getting to know your students, building your classroom community and learning your student's names. If you teach science or STEM, this is a no prep activity you c
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Lewis Latimer:Scientists in Black History ( Hands on Physics/Circuits Activity)
Looking to engage your students in Hands On Science Activities while still celebrating Black History Month? Looking to incorporate diversity in your science classroom? Looking to infuse science and social studies in your classroom or at home?Here's an easy science activity to get your students away from the screen while still learning and having fun! Included you will find background information on Lewis Latimer & hands on circuits science activity that corresponds with his contribution to s
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Grades:
K - 6th
Elijah McCoy: Scientists in Black History (STEM & Engineering Design Activity)
Looking to engage your students in Hands On STEM or Engineering Design Activities while still celebrating Black History Month? Looking to incorporate diversity in your science classroom? Looking to infuse science and social studies in your classroom or at home?Here's an easy STEM activity to get your students away from the screen while still learning the engineering design and having fun!Included you will find background information on Elijah McCoy & hands-on STEM activity that corresponds
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Grades:
K - 6th
High School Project Based Learning: Black Scientists and Inventors
This black scientists and inventors high school project based learning resource is a fun, guided, student-centered experience perfect for science classrooms during black history month and beyond. Students choose one black scientist or inventor to study using the guiding materials provided in this resource. Students will then create a learning activity about their chosen scientist to share with educators throughout the community.This guided project based learning resource includes the guiding mat
Grades:
9th - 12th
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Scientists in Black History: Marie Daly (Heart & Circulatory System Activity)
Looking to engage your students in Hands On Science Activities while still celebrating Black History Month? Looking to incorporate diversity in your science classroom? Looking to infuse science and social studies in your classroom or at home?Here's an easy science activity to get your students away from the screen while still learning and having fun! Included you will find background information on Marie Daly & hands on science activity that corresponds with her contribution to science. In t
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Grades:
K - 6th
The Mighty Potato Chip: Create a Commercial
~The Mighty Potato Chip: Create a Commercial~Copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024. Popular science writer.Includes:* Definitions (vocabulary).*The history of potato chips.* The nutrients found in potatoes. (Know your product!)* Which potato varieties make for the best potato chips?* How to test for starch in a potato. (A scientific approach).* Design your own “potato logo” and write an advertisement for your own brand of potato chips. Templates are provided for the commercial with pe
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Alexa Canady: Scientists in Black History ( Hands on Science Biology Activity)
Looking to engage your students in Hands On Science Activities while still celebrating Black History Month? Looking to incorporate diversity in your science classroom? Looking to infuse science and social studies in your classroom or at home?Here's an easy science activity to get your students away from the screen while still learning and having fun! Included you will find background information on Alexa Canady, & hands on science activity that corresponds with her contribution to science. I
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Grades:
K - 7th
Structures Around the World Project Social Studies and STEM project
Looking for a geography research project? Do your students know about famous structures around the world like the Taj Mahal or Eiffel Tower? This project is great for geography and STEM classes!This Structures Around the World Project is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will research specific facts about a famous world structure and create a pamphlet or digital presentation. This assignment will help students learn about different famous structures around the w
Grades:
8th - 11th
Goods & Services Activity Workbook - Production - Economics - Money - IB PYP
A 32 activity lesson series for students to inquire into economics, including creating and running their own small business. Subjects covered are: Social studies - production, economics, advertising, marketing, Mathematics - data handling, money, numeracyLanguage - oral, writing, reading and research skillsArts - Visual art and dramaDesign and engineering skillsOther - Thinking skills (predicting, reflecting, creating)Included are book and video links and a research project.Use these with the in
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Grades:
1st - 6th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Goods & Services Inquiry Bundle - Production - Economics - IB PYP
Painted Skies Lesson Plan Indigenous Inuit Culture
Painted Skies by Mallory First Nations Indigenous Culture & Science Lesson is perfect for teaching about the Inuit People of the Arctic, science of northern lights, and poetry elements. This resource includes: Pre, during, and post reading activities Elements of poetry sheetKLW ChartReading comprehension questionsFigurative language questionsThe Northern Lights textNew VocabularyText-to-Self, Text, & World Activity Word Search Colouring Activity If you have any questions about this produ
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Great Barrier Reef Australia - Coral Reefs - Distance Learning
This is a great no-prep distance learning or in-person activity for teaching your students history, social studies, geography! It can also be sent home for added practice or to use as interactive group work."The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Australia Project BUNDLE - Distance learning
Trivial del Día de Europa / EU Trivial in Spanish
Trivia game to be used during "Europe Day" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union. It can also be used as an activity to learn about geographical, historical or cultural aspects of the main European countries.It includes 55 cards in Spanish (English version freebie) and can be used in its printable or digital version. Specially designed to work in cooperative or collaborative groups in a fun and entertaining way.Juego tipo trivial con tarjetas para utiliz
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Passage Pack: 5 MORE Scientists to Know! Middle School
Introducing Volume 2 our Black History Month Inspiring Scientists Biography Pack, designed to enrich your science class with inspiration, diversity, and a passion for STEM. This comprehensive set features 5 more informative articles and thought-provoking questions, highlighting the contributions of 5 influential Black scientists. See below to Meet the Scientists!These articles are versatile, serving as meaningful bell-ringers, engaging read-alouds, and inspiring starting points for student rese
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Grades:
5th - 8th
CCSS:
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 10 PICTURES SELLER + HORN SOUND
PICTURES OF GOOD SELLING SHIPS AROUND THE WORD DOWN LOAD AND PASTE IN COPYINFORMATIVE FUN STUFF
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Not Grade Specific
Women’s History Month/Women in Science (STEM) Project for Middle and High School
This one of a kind Women's History Month science resource can be used for a variety of purposes and has modern aesthetics. It’s a great way for Middle and High schoolers to learn about important women throughout time.It includes:10 historical scientific figures + 3 activities (instructions for a one pager, comparing and contrasting, and bell ringers)Figure summaries can also be used for posters/bulletin boardsUnique individuals of various ethnicities that are often missed, ranging from the 1800s
Grades:
7th - 10th
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