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High school critical thinking algebra 2 laboratories
DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Super saver forensic activities bundle for CSI theme classes. 265 pages of forensic learning and activities including task cards, labs, worksheets, and PowerPoint. Ready to use in 1, 2, 3... 1 - print, 2 - complete prep, and 3 - play with your students!SAVE 20% on these activities when you buy this BUNDLEWe have included our most popular forensic activities:Unknown Solutions Lab Activity Kit (11 pages)Time of Death Solving Activity (17 pages)DNA Lesson - PowerPoint (15 slide), Student guide card
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6th - 9th
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Coulomb's Law Inquiry Lab with Magnets
Coulomb's law requires expensive and delicate equipment. This chape and easy version is a clever and innovative inquiry lab that is appropriate for on-level, pre-AP, honors, and AP physics.
Students work in groups of 4 to determine the effect of distance on the repulsive force between two similar magnets. Disk magnets are best, neodymium disk magnets even better, but any small magnets will work.
Student express surprise at feeling the force of repulsion between the magnets. This is measured
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Calculating Average Speed Lab Great for Science AND STEM!
Engage Your Students with This Easy-to-Use Scientific Method Lab!Lab Overview: This lab is designed to solidify students' understanding of the scientific method in a hands-on, interactive way. They'll explore the principles of manipulating independent variables and measuring dependent variables, all while maintaining constants and considering control groups. The emphasis on claims, evidence, and reasoning makes this lab a comprehensive learning experience. Available in both PDF and Google versio
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Scientific Method and Metric System Bundle + Ice Breakers
Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution Station Rotation
A Hands-On Approach to Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution. This activity helps students to really understand the substitution method by having them physically replace a variable with its equivalent value.
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8th - 10th
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Inverse Function Investigation with Desmos.com
In this online investigation, students use Desmos.com as a substitute for the traditional graphing calculator to investigate properties of inverse functions. This is a great introductory activity into inverse functions as it gives students a visual understanding of what a function and its inverse can look like. In the activity, students are instructed to create a table of values for a function, create the table of values for the inverse function, and graph the line y=x. In so doing, students
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8th - 9th
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Egg Drop Challenge! Science Inquiry & Scientific Method! FUN & CREATIVE! STEM!
`This is a week-long science inquiry project that requires students to collaborate, innovate, and use critical thinking skills. Students absolutely LOVE THIS and it truly motivates them to work together and think outside the box. The Egg Drop Challenge is basic: can you drop an egg from 3 meters without it breaking by designing a device to hold the egg with a list of materials that are already determined. The students really get into the competitiveness of this project and come up with really in
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5th - 12th
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Interactive Science Lab: The Cabbage Caper
For a more visual description go to gonyoscience.com/cabbage caper lab
The Cabbage Caper is a Murder Mystery for kids. It is an interactive, hands-on science lab activity where students begin their investigation on the computer and then move to the "crime lab" to conduct lab tests based on the evidence. The interactive PDF document navigates like a web site and will work on any device including the iPad. If computers are not available, the pages can be printed as a booklet or hung at lab st
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6th - 9th
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Engineering Design Process Chart and Worksheet
A free package illustrating and explaining the Engineering Design Process for kids. Ideal for STEM class (science tech engineering math) or maker space projects.
Included in the Package:
Flowchart of the Engineering Design Process (1 page)
Explanation of each step of the design process (6 pages)
Student worksheet for one of the key step (1 page)
Cover and copyright page (2 pages)
This is a process that works for all STEM projects.
Ideas for STEM projects:
Back to School STEM Challenge Ideas
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1st - 12th
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Nervous System Lesson (5 Senses)
Investigating The 5 Senses - A Series of Lab Activities for the Nervous System UnitIncluded:-A student worksheet for each of the "5 Senses" labs. (Some labs have multiple activities!)-A teacher guide slideshow to facilitate and run the lesson smoothly from-Teacher tips and preparation guides for each of the lab activities-ASL alphabet-Braille alphabet-Snellen vision test posters-Ishihara Color Test for Color Blindness-data tables-guided questions/ pre and post lab activity analysis questionsThis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Trig Bundle
This bundle includes: Radian & Degree Measures Vizual Notes and KeyRight Triangle Trigonometry Vizual Notes and KeyA Minimalist’s Unit Circle and a “Table of Nine” Translating Periodic Functions Vizual Notes and KeyGraphing Reciprocal Trig Functions including a splash page with a link to a Desmos activity and key.Graphing Sines and Cosines Investigation (typically taught before graphing reciprocal trig functions but included last due to page orientation)Also, don’t miss Trig Functions of Sp
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Forensic Anthropology Famous Case Study - Forensic Science Romanov Bones Mystery
Are you looking for an engaging case to study during your Forensic Anthropology unit? This is the great historical mystery of the Romanov family which was solved by Forensic Anthropology. I teach this case in my Forensic Science class as a great historical mystery that was finally solved when the bones were discovered in a hidden grave. The pit where the skeletons lay for decades was not much more than three feet deep, though the discovery of the bones of Czar Nicholas II and his family was one
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9th - 12th
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Inquiry Based Lesson Plans for High School Psychology: Mini Bundle
Are you looking for inquiry based lesson plans for high school psychology that get your students actively engaged in the content? This self-directed, inquiry-based, psychology-themed mini-bundle has you covered.This bundle includes two inquiry resources that go hand-in-hand. One is a self-directed project-based learning experience where each student chooses one psychologist (historical or present-day) to explore. Students will research the psychologist using the principles of project based learn
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9th - 12th
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STEM Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is an exciting STEM design challenge that will push your students to think like an engineer, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers. Students will have to manipulate limited materials to make sure they can successfully build a structure to support a marshmallow!
The Marshmallow Challenge has been used by teachers and developers alike in classrooms, professional development meetings, on business retreats and so much more. To learn more about The Marshmallow C
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hydroponics Lab
Hydroponics is an exciting way to teach students about plant science. This lab provides step by step instructions for how to create individual hydroponics units for your students to through. As a bonus, I have provided extended learning activities to take this basic lab and teach STEM concepts.
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9th - 12th
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Psychology Lab: Game On or Game Over? (Reaction Time & Video Game Correlation)
In this student Psychology Lab, students will delve into the fascinating world of reaction time and its potential correlation with video game usage. This engaging experiment offers hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and interpreting correlations. Develop practical skills in conducting psychological experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Gain insight into correlation analysis and its real-world application. Enhance critical thinking and research skills while un
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to Visualizing & Graphing Sine & Cosine Using Pretzels Exploration
Help students make connections while introducing the graphs of sine and cosine using mini pretzel sticks or equivalent manipulatives. Within this lesson, students will be able to interact with both the sine and cosine graphs using manipulatives such as string and pretzel sticks as they form a tactile graph in groups or individually. A thorough instruction sheet is provided to ensure all students are equipped to create their own pretzel graph. You can also substitute spaghetti, straws toothpicks
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10th - 12th
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Matching Activity - Solving Quadratics
Three things come to mind as to why I wrote this activity...
First, students are petrified of word problems. I wrote this activity to give students experience with solving applications of the quadratic. Second, I want students to demonstrate their ability to use four different methods to solve quadratics. Third, I want students to be cognizant that they will need to decide which method is best given the structure of the quadratic equation.
There are 24 cards: 4 story cards, 4 equation car
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8th - 10th
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Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Inquiry Lab Editable
Now in an editable version!This is an excellent demonstration of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to help students clear up one of the biggest misconceptions in biology. It helps students understand that plants absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis but they also release carbon dioxide through cellular respiration. It is an easy 3 day lab but takes minimal time each day. I usually set up the lab and plan other lessons around the topic each day.Materials needed:3 test tubes per group
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6th - 12th
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Stomach Contents Murder Mystery Laboratory Investigation Forensic Science
This is an excellent step-by-step laboratory investigation where students analyze "stomach contents" (macromolecules) to solve a fictional murder mystery. This involves critical thinking and applies the application of how long food takes to digest to analyze how a forensic pathologist could solve a crime using stomach contents.This laboratory investigation involves getting your students to perform their own chemical analysis, work collaboratively with their peers and apply critical thinking skil
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9th - 12th
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Intro Airplane Design App
This fun software app provides an incredible way to use your computer at home or in the classroom to learn STEM through our thematic unit on flight. Visit our web site too!Introduction to Airplane Design makes it easy to engage in authentic science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) by learning the fundamentals of aeronautics. Making use of interactive simulations and powerful design tools you will be pleased how rapidly one can pickup scientific concepts. Best of all, by actively doin
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8th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation: Time Since Death Using Pipe Cleaners
This lab is one of my favorites in Forensic Science! If you are looking for something hands-on that encourages students to analyze data, use scientific practices, then think critically about each death scenario, this lab is for you!The teacher should read this document until the end, which includes an answer key and description of the pipe cleaner "bugs" needed for each case. The students will learn how forensic entomology is used in real crimes, as the age of the larvae found on the body helps
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle
Chemical Reactions Differentiated Chemistry Lab (Law of Conservation of Mass)
These chemistry labs give students the opportunity to run a chemical reaction to test the Law of Conservation of Mass in a guided lab report format. Available in printable and digital fillable versions, two differentiated versions are included. The Law of Conservation of Mass Lab version focuses on chemical reactions while the more advanced Single Replacement Reaction Lab version also incorporates the activity series.WHY IS IT HELPFUL?Divided into guided lab report sectionsJust a few easy mater
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9th - 12th
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HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
Also included in: Chemical Equations & Chemical Reactions Differentiated Chemistry Bundle
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