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Common Core 8.EE.A.4 laboratories
Solar System to Scale Lab
The objective of this lab is to make a scale model of our solar system, so as to better understand just how large the distances in our solar system are.
Materials Required
- Scientific Calculator
- Meter Stick(s)
- Objects/signs to represent each object in the Solar System
This lab is used in 8th grade physical science and 9th grade earth science. After students calculate the scale distances between each object in the Solar System, you then have the class make the scale solar system
Grades:
8th - 9th
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Metric System (SI) Measuring Fun Activity Middle, High School Science
Grade 8 STEMThis resource was created to help teachers review and teach the Metric system and density. It is a classic lab highly recommended for the start of the school year. Students will be engaged and learn how to use the Metric SystemThis product contains1. Fun no prep lab2. 10 Metric problems3. Answer KeyMATERIALSRuler10 index cardsBalanceGraduate cylinderRubber stopperWaterThe metric system is a decimal system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and wei
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in: Metric and Measuring labs
MATH LESSON & MATH LAB on Really Big Numbers!
Most people can identify numbers in the millions, billions and trillions, but few people actually know the names for some really big numbers after that! This is a tried and true math lesson and lab that I have created and used for many years with my 7th and 8th grade classes. Students get a "kick" out of learning about really big numbers that they were never able to identify before now. They walk away feeling empowered and ready to share their knowledge with others! In the MATH LESSON, students
Grades:
5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Determining the Mass of Earth
This hands on activity will measure the mass of planet earth. It will determine the Newton's Universal Gravitational Constant. It is based on the data from the 1774 Schiehallion Experiment.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
8.EE Common Core Scientific Notation Cosmic Objects Assessment
Assessment for a math or a science class. In this assesspent students are asked to Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal and scientific notation are used. Interpret scientific notation to determine the relative sizes of objects in the solar system and the universe. Compare the sizes of objects using the concept of proportionality.
Answer Key Included
NGSS and Common Core Aligned
Grades:
6th - 12th
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