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High school Autumn civics laboratories
Thanksgiving Science: 5 Activities & Labs
Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for Thanksgiving! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:Anatomy of a Turkey (NO PREP!) This activity focuses on the body system of a turkey. Students are provided body part names and descriptions. They must match these body parts with their correct location on the body of a turkey.Selective Breeding to Create a "Super Turkey" (NO PREP!) Students observe sets of turkeys with noticeabl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Leaf Collection Project
A fall leaf collection project to help students practice taxonomy, scientific naming, and presentation skills.
NEW OPTION: SELFIE LEAF COLLECTION! More info below.
Students will collect ten native leaves, use an online taxonomic key to identify the species, and display leaves in a book. Includes student instructions and a grading rubric.
Assign this project at least 3 weeks in advance of the due date. Here in Tennessee, it inevitably rains every weekend during prime leaf-collecting season, so
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6th - 12th
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Your Solution to Educational Excitement!Are you searching for an engaging and educational way to captivate your students' curiosity and understanding of the natural world? Look no further! Our Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE is the key to unlocking the secrets of pumpkins, offering an exciting, hands-on solution to the question: "What is the problem that this product solves?" - Problem: How can you make learning about the life cyc
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1st - 9th
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Cool Halloween Science - 10 Demos to wow your Students!
Within you will find 10 activities of such ghoulish cunning, of such frightful delight, that your students will practicaly SCREAM with excitement. They will see colored fire, hear the roar of homemade jet engines, stare in wonder at haunted lights, and feel ghostly slime with their own bare hands!
These activities have been created with the goal of making it easy for you to obtain supplies. You won't need to call up some expensive chemical supply company, most of this stuff can be found in the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Leaf Measurement, Identification and Nature of Science Activity
This activity asks students to find a leaf and Identify it through the gathering of information. Students will need to bring in a leaf (or the teacher can gather leaves for students to choose from). Students will work on their measurement and observation skills as they gather information on the Leaf. They will create a leaf rub by placing the leaf under a page of the lab and rubbing it with a colored pencil or crayon. Students will use apps or websites to identify the leaf. They will then use th
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
American Government - The Judicial Branch-The Complete Unit Lesson Plans
American Government Complete Judiciary Unit Lesson PlansIncludes high-interest power point files with links, a student workbook and a 60 question multiple-choice exam with key.100+This product contains the entire unit of information on the Judiciary Branch. On their own, students will answer the questions, using video links, graphs, and the internet while learning about the nation's judiciary branch. I have used this same presentation in my courses for years. Last year I decided to flip my cla
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Prison Research Project & Case Study
Rikers Correctional Facility in NYC is one of the nation's most notorious prisons. This research project examines Rikers from several perspectives. Students get to see a glimpse inside Rikers, do some research on their own, and then propose some possible solutions to some of the incredibly complex problems facing not only Rikers, but all Corrections as well.Ideal for HS Government or Civics. This can be used for middle school students, but the Instructor should exercise caution as some of the t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American (AP) / GOV Flipped Federalism Unit
American Federalism / High School Government Full Unit Study100+includes high-interest power point files, video links, an online self-quiz, a student workbook, teachers guide to flipped classrooms and two optional student assignments.Federalism is one of the most difficult concepts for most students and citizens to understand--yet it is one of the most important features of our government and constitution. On their own, students will answer questions, using video links, graphs, political cartoon
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pumpkin Dog Treats- Ag or FCS
Use your old/recycled pumpkins in an animal health nutrition lesson! Create pumpkin-based dog treats and learn why some human foods (not only pumpkin) are healthy for dogs. Students will research nutritional aspects of dogs and create case studies as their treats bake. This is usually takes two class periods to complete.
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6th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Full UNIT Study - AP Gov Level Material
The United States Congress Lesson Unit Study is a comprehensive and engaging resource that provides in-depth information on the legislative branch of the United States government. This product includes high-interest PowerPoint files with hyperlinks, charts, news articles, and video clips, offering a dynamic and interactive learning experience for students.The unit study covers a wide range of topics related to the United States Congress, including founding principles, differences between the Hou
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fall Activity Autumn Science Labs for Middle School
Fall Science Labs for Middle School: Dive into the Magic of Autumn!Overview: Immerse your students in the captivating wonders of autumn with these ten science labs designed specifically for middle school minds! These hands-on experiments and activities not only align with curriculum standards but also evoke the enchanting spirit of fall, making learning both fun and relevant.1. "Fall-ing for Density!"Dive into the layers of fall with this interactive density lab. Using various fall-related liqui
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-3
First Amendment Lab
What does the First Amendment mean and how much impact does the First Amendment have on your life?The world is their laboratory as students research the First Amendment and document its impact on their daily lives. This engaging week-long project brings students face-to-face with the First Amendment as they investigate landmark Supreme Court cases and analyze the state of religious, speech, and press freedom in their own lives.This project guide comes with project directions, handouts for studen
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10th - 12th
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Chemistry Halloween Chocolate Labs High School Science
Here are 5 low-cost labs to teach your high school students chemistry.Two sets of answer keys to differentiate the lessons for studentsObjective Students will learn solutions/solubility, hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.MATERIALSSolid chocolate candy such as a chocolate barMicrowave-safe bowlMicrowaveWaterSpoon for stirring.Seized ChocolateScaleDish of WaterCocoa powderSpoon
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8th - 10th
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HS-PS1-5
Also included in: Chemistry Halloween Fun Fall Labs for High School Science
Microwave Caramel Popcorn Lab - Worksheet & Recipe - Measurement Practice
Microwave Caramel Popcorn LabFully editable Google Doc includes:Half-page worksheet for doubling and halving measurements practiceKey for worksheetRecipeThis quick and easy lab is fun for fall! The recipe is easy to follow and student-friendly. Students work independently or in their lab groups to half and double the recipe measurements on the worksheet. Once it’s passed off, they use their worksheet and recipe to make their caramel popcorn. *Remember to always test recipes before using them wit
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7th - 10th
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Plant Pigment Chromatography Lab
In this lab, students separate the pigments in leaves using paper chromatography. This lab is great to use during a photosynthesis unit or when teaching the principles of chromatography. For an autumnal twist, have students compare pigments in different colored leaves. Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to
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9th - 12th
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? - Lab
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? In this lab, your students can learn the science background behind WHY it happens and perform an experiment to extract the colors "hidden" in leaves. This Paper Chromatography Lab has been a favorite of all my students for almost 15 years. We perform it every fall and they LOVE the results! This set includes a step - by - step procedure, lab sheets, and background information.
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4th - 9th
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Density Pumpkins 2 Fun labs for Middle School Science
This fun activity will engage your students to have FUN while learning how to apply the math of density to a real word situation. There are two sections, one is to determine the density of a pumpkin with mass and volume. The second is to build a density column using a pumpkinMaterialsLab 11. Pumpkin2. A container which can hold water-I used my wastebasket3. Corn Syrup4. Food coloring dye I recommend red5. Water6. Vegetable oil7. A bathroom scales8. Measuring cup with metricLab 21/3 vegetable
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7th - 9th
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American &(AP) Government - Interest Groups Flipped Classroom -The Complete Unit
American Government Interest Group - Complete Unit that includes high-interest power point files with links, a student workbook, teachers guide to flipped classrooms and an optional student project. 100+PagesThis product contains the entire unit of information on Interest Groups. On their own, students will answer the questions, using video links, graphs, charts and the internet while learning how interest groups impact public policy in the United States.I have used this same presentation in my
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Apple Varieties Tasting Notes Worksheet Food Lab
Supply your culinary or agriculture students with a variety of apples and this attractive, easy-to-use tasting notes sheet (Google doc sheet has room for five varietals but more could easily be added). This helpful worksheet features directions for describing and evaluating apple appearance, texture, flavour, and use. An extensive word bank of descriptive words is supplied on the worksheet.
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7th - 12th
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Tutorial - Cold War at Home - McCarthyism and the Red Scare
This tutorial is a Student Study Guide on the Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. It comprises a 13-page Guided Notes Activity Worksheet and a 13-page Teacher’s Answer Key to accompany the Florida Students educational resources tutorial: Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. The tutorial complies with Florida Benchmark Standards: #SS.912.A.1.3, #SS.912.A.6.8 and #SS.912.A6.10.Benchmark #1: For Florida Benchmark Standard #SS.912.A.1.3, the student will learn to utilize tim
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Bundle of 3 - McCarthyism & The Rosenberg's - Tutorial & 2 PP
Selective Incorporation Lesson
This resource provides a short lesson on selective incorporation, designed for AP® Government classes. The product includes a short power point presentation and cloze notes on selective incorporation and the 14th amendment clauses. In addition, students will look up a few incorporation cases. I have also included an FRQ practice worksheet that you can use as practice during your civil liberties/civil rights unit. This product is also available in my Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Unit BUNDLE f
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
Apples! The Science of Apple Sauce
PurposeStudents will use learn about the history of apple sauce through videos, readings and activities. It is a great addition to any lesson or unit. The set up of the lesson allows students to move through the information in any way the instructor chooses too. It can easily be added into a lesson or unit or even used on its own. Timeline2-3 daysIncludes: Reading MaterialTeacher GuideStudent GuideAdditional Reading Material3 Video Options**Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to lo
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Apples History Lesson & Natural, Organic & Original Lab Bundle
Chemistry Food additives Make strawberry jam from green tomatoes Science
This lesson is always a joy to teach my students about food chemistry. The activity is to take green tomatoes and turn them into strawberry jam using only 3 ingredients.This is a terrific lesson for the fall when you have too many green tomatoes and not enough time to ripen them.Materials3 cups of green tomatoes blended. 2 cups of sugar 1 package of Gelatin strawberry or raspberry Crackers to put the jam In the second part of the lesson they will discover what additives are in the foods in thei
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-2
Fall Lab Plants Gardening Activity How to plant tulips with your class
Grade 8 STEMAll profits from this lab will be denoted to charitiesMaterialsBulbs Daffodils, Tulips, Dutch Iris, etc. Gloves Shovel Colored PencilsIncluded is a short writing about how Tulps will help cheer you up I promise you it is the most beautiful reading on the internet.No lab will bring more joy to your students than planting spring bulbs. This has been a staple activity in my classroom for 20 years. Students will learn how to plant spring flowers. Included are many hints to ensure suc
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Ecology, Environment Fun Labs for Middle & High School Students
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