High school Halloween social studies laboratories

Engage your Forensics students with The Case of Hester Higginbotham, a CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION Lab Investigation Activity! Present your students with a mystery- Who killed Hester Higginbotham and where was the primary crime scene?From year to year, my Forensics students RAVE about this activity, as it allows them to search the school in search of evidence that will solve this case. This easy-to-set-up lab can be used from year after the initial prep, making it perfect for busy t

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

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Great lab experiences are the key to a successful Science course. Engage your Forensics students with these 10 "must-do" forensics labs. These labs were voted by my Forensic Science students as their "favorites" for the year.These labs are PERFECT for teachers on a budget and for new Forensics teachers that need ideas for starting a new course.Be sure to preview each individual lab below to get an idea of the resources that you will be receiving.Each of these labs are sold separately in my TpT s

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Tombstone Pictures for Cemetery Lab. Human Population Studies

Created by

Strategic Science

This google drive contains a curated collection of original pictures of 400+ grave markers including some famous people in history, movies and music. I developed this collection over several months of travel. Students will discover historically accurate trends from this data about survivorship for people born before 1900 and after 1900. I have carefully created the collection to provide interest for students and also good data for students to discover trends through inquiry. Use these pictures w

Subjects:

Environment, Geography, Science

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Laboratory

Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 3 Bundle

Brain Anatomy and Physiology Activity Stations

Created by

Science from Scratch

What's the best way to learn the anatomy and physiology of each part of the human brain? Use that part! The Big Idea: This activity includes 15 stations (+ an 8-page student packet). Each station is about one specific part of the brain (ex. hypothalamus). At each station, students will complete a fun challenge to use that part of the brain! Here are a few examples:The parietal lobe is crucial to spatial awareness. After reading a quick blurb on the parietal lobe, students will complete a jigsaw

Subjects:

Anatomy, Health, Psychology

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Economics , Environment, Science

Also included in: Anatomy and Physiology Full Year Curriculum

Tragedy of the Commons Lab, Colored Goldfish, AP Environmental Science

Created by

RockScienceGeek

So much fun for students! This is a lab they remember all year, and you know it's a win when they put photos of your class on their snapchat story :) Simple setup, and includes detailed, step-by-step teacher instructions for directing lab during class. Materials needed: colored goldfish, straws, butcher paper, markers. This lab is readily available for free, but my version greatly simplifies it for teachers, and enhances it for students by using different colors of goldfish to represent differen

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

FORENSICS FINGERPRINT LAB INVESTIGATION: THE CASE OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE THIEF

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Provide an engaging Forensics lab that assesses your students' skills over Fingerprint Analysis with The Case of the Teacher's Lounge Thief- an investigative lab activity that allows your students to take on the role of a fingerprint examiner in order to solve a crime. Your students will LOVE this activity! It is a favorite in my Forensics classes. The idea behind this investigation is to harness your acting skills and have the students assist you in trying to determine who (a student in your c

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity

Created by

Geo-Earth Sciences

Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity. Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost ship crew in the Indian Ocean. This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing. Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other GES Ocean Activity Ocean Current Introduction

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Geography

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Agents of Socialization Stations Activity

Created by

Social Studies with Mrs Beyer

This is a great activity to use after introducing the agents of socialization and resocialization. My students rotated through the five stations to analyze examples of each of the agents of socialization/resocialization and reflect on their own socialization. I used this assignment as a part of my Socialization unit in Sociology I. ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, with the exception of children's books for Station 1. Station 1: Media - YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN CHILDREN'S BOOKS OR MODIFY THIS

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Graphic Organizers

FORENSICS: HAIR ANALYSIS LAB INVESTIGATION (Print & Digital)

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Provide an engaging Forensics lab that assesses your students' skills over Hair Analysis with The Case of Mr. Big- an investigative lab activity that allows your students to take on the role of a hair examiner in order to solve a crime. Your students will LOVE this activity! It involves very little prep and can be a GRAB-N-GO resource for years to come! Need a digital version? No problem! I am including both a printable and Google Slides version of this lab, making it perfect for distance lear

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Chemistry, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science

Halloween Science Chemistry Stations Lab: Halloween Chemistry You Never Knew

Created by

Bazinga Brown

Looking for a Halloween Chemistry Station Lab with a variety of new and exciting chemistry?! This activity has it all! Virtual and non-lab options for each station too! Did you know some candy is actually coated with bug secretions? How about that the original tin man in the Wizard of Oz was actually hospitalized because his makeup was toxic? Did you know bat migration has been studied using isotope ratios? I bet your students didn't either! This Halloween Chemistry gives students all kind

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Virtual Human Brain Dissection

Created by

My Cool Science Teacher

This is a virtual dissection alternative that allows students to dissect a 3D human brain, record observations, answer analysis questions on the observations and label a sheep's brain with the synonymous human brain structures. The analysis questions are mixed formats between direct questions and critical thinking concluding questions. This activity can be completed completely online or printed out for in-person instruction. It is meant to serve as an alternative method to performing a dissectio

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

Build a Pipe Cleaner Neuron Lab Activity

Created by

It's Not Magic It's Science

In this activity, students will build their own model of a human nerve cell using pipe cleaners of various lengths. It is a perfect supplement to an introductory lesson on the structure of a nerve cell and how that structure directly influences its function. This activity in its entirety was designed for a high school biology or anatomy class, but can be modified for use in a middle school general science class by simply eliminating several pages of the student activity handout. It can also b

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Halloween, Physical Science, Science

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-3

, HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Nervous System Guided Notes/Laboratory BUNDLE

Lab: Paper Plate Periodic Table and m&m Atoms - Energy Levels and Electrons

Created by

TheScienceGiant

Students study the structure of the atom with m&m's atoms on a paper plate periodic table! This lab investigation on edible "electrons" and elements explores the Essential Question: How are Elements Arranged in the Periodic Table? And, How Are Electrons Configured in an Atom?"Share with your students edible electrons; EX: m&m's, skittles, smarties, cereal, or mini-marshmallows. Ss will model atoms of elements using a paper plate and different sorts of sweets. At the end of the lab, when

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Chemistry, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.6

, RST.6-8.9

NGSS:

HS-PS1-1

, HS-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-1

Also included in: StayGiant Candy Mix Bundle: Lab Investigations

Forensic Chemistry Virtual Drug Identification Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE

Created by

WISEflamingo

FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING What better to showcase the work of a forensic chemist than a virtual lab that can be completed 100% digitally! This Virtual Lab features Case 104: Medication Mixup as an engaging way for students to try their hand at visual pill identification with the help of a database. This NO PREP digital activity simply needs to be shared to your student and will then have them complete the lab all digitally. A step by step teacher guide will help you through the proc

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Laboratory

Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line

Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History

Created by

EDventures With Mrs D

The Islamic Empire is arguably one of the most prominent and influential times of history in the Middle East. As we study the Islamic culture and the rise of the empire, we notice that geography has a huge role in many different aspects.This product gives students the opportunity to practice map and math skills as they try to figure out the best trade route to take from Mecca to Cordoba, Spain. Their goal is to spend the least amount of money possible. The provided maps have all the city locatio

Subjects:

Geography, Math, World History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets

Forensic Science Fibers Virtual Lab Complete Series DIGITAL RESOURCE

Created by

WISEflamingo

FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: Elevate your students experience with a 3 part virtual lab series that will have students thinking and engaged. Students will explore the collection of trace evidence, virtual microscopic analysis and burn test identification of unknown fibers. The virtual lab series uses a combination of You Tube guided labs, virtual lab simulations and DIY tutorials for students to safely investigate fibers. All three labs are already digital and ready to share with your dis

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Geography, Science

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory

Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line

Plate Tectonics Lab Stations - Student-Led Stations Lab

Created by

Science Is Real

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun ways! Students will learn, interact, investigate, analyze, and engage with plate tectonics and continental drift! These eight stations focus on plate tectonics, convection currents, sea-floor spreading, continental drift, plate boundaries, types of crust, and tectonic plates. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, HS-ESS2-3

, HS-ESS2-1

, MS-ESS2-2

, HS-ESS1-5

Also included in: Earth Science Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle

Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Activity Collection

Created by

WISEflamingo

FORENSIC SCIENCE, Chemistry & Toxicology: All your chemistry and toxicology activities in one bundle! Spice up your current unit while engaging students in activities about drug identification, poisons, the history of toxicology, and famous cases. Everything you need to start your forensics unit off right, in one collection! Perfect for the new teacher of forensics, or someone looking to elevate their established unit. Distance Learning resources are included with a variety of activities to

Subjects:

Chemistry, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

The Adventurous Classroom

Build-A-Brain: Orange Brain Model Activity

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In order to deepen their understanding of the parts of the brain and their functions, students will create a model of a human brain using an orange and various types of candy. While creating their edible brain model, students will answer questions about the functions of different parts of the brain.Included:Pictures of a completed project Required materials listDirections for creating the brain 16 questions about parts of the brainGroup and individual student versionsKey2022 APA National Standar

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Psychology

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: Psychology: Biological Bases of Behavior Activity Bundle

Halloween Science Labs

Created by

The Teaching Mermaid

3 Halloween Science Labs that are inexpensive, low prep, and TONS of FUN! These fun experiments can each be completed for about $5-$10. Three different labs are included with easy to follow directions, lab booklets, and teacher material lists and tips. Please see the preview above for a closer look at what this resource includes!This Resource Includes:Informational reading passage about the science topic in each lab2 different versions of each lab booklet (1 with comprehension questions and 1 wi

Subjects:

Halloween, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

3rd - 11th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle STEM Science Labs and Matter

Wind Erosion Worksheets Lab and Dust Bowl Article and Activities

Created by

NothingScaresMe

This cross-curricular STEAM activity bundle includes real-life examples of erosion for students to examine. They can read and write about the causes and effects of wind erosion and weathering that caused the dust bowl in the 1930's. This no-prep product is perfect for teaching students about history and science in an engaging and hands-on lab activity! Contains over 9 pages of science, reading, and writing activities plus teaching suggestions. Includes:hands-on wind erosion lab with reflection q

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.2

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-2

, MS-ESS3-3

, 4-ESS2-1

Also included in: Global and Local Wind Patterns Hands On Activities and Worksheet Bundle

Business Law Class Case Study | Digital Activity/Project | PATENTS & SCRUB DADDY

Created by

Business Education with Denise Leigh

This is a NO PREP, Business Law digital activity where students EXPLORE patents, DISCOVER types of patents, and LEARN why patents are necessary for businesses. All while using POPULAR and FUN products to illustrate real-world examples! My students ❤️ this CRITICAL THINKING activity. Students do a case study on the SCRUB DADDY. I choose to watch the videos WITH my class in this particular lesson and then have them complete the digital activity on their own.Also includes a lesson on Shark Tank

Subjects:

Business, Criminal Justice - Law, Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types: