3 results

Common Core W.6.1e laboratories

Shadow Investigation - Exploring the Relationship Between the Sun & Shadows

Created by

The first lesson in a series of lessons that explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students build a simple gnoman, the piece of a sundial that creates a shadow. Throughout the day, students track the changes in length and direction of the shadow. After students analyze the relationship, they are asked to build an argument from evidence for how the Sun moves through the sky based on their investigation. This lesson can be done in a variety of ways. I’ve inc

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.5.1c

, W.5.1d

...

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Measuring the Ooze of Zombie Blood

Created by

Ruddy4Learning

This high interest activity for grades 5-9 will grasp their attention and allow students to apply the concepts of a controlled experiment following the scientific method. Students will time different simulated blood viscosities. Don't worry, there is no fake blood to buy just water, corn syrup and food coloring. Within this lab there is a strong math connection to data analysis skills such as mean, median, mode or range as well as line graphs. Therefore this activity is great for science t

Subjects:

Graphing, Measurement, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

CCSS:

5.MD.B.2

, 6.SP.B.4

, 6.SP.B.5c

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1d

...

Ig Nobel Nature of Science Sub Assigment

Created by

3D-PT

Enhance your students' understanding of the fascinating and sometimes humorous aspects of science with our "Ig Nobel: Nature of Science Sub-Assignment." This engaging resource explores the Ig Nobel Prizes, a celebration of quirky and thought-provoking scientific achievements, while providing an update on the 2023 Ig Nobel Awards.Key highlights of the "Ig Nobel: Nature of Science Sub-Assignment" include:Exploration of Unconventional Science: Take your students on a journey through the world of un

Subjects:

General Science, Philosophy, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Laboratory, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1b

, W.6.1c

, W.6.1d