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High school social studies laboratories for Microsoft Word
Virtual Human Brain Dissection
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
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Reflexes & Reaction Time Lab Activities- Nervous System, Anat & Phys, no key
Updated 1/21/21!After feedback about how the lab was more about reaction time rather than reflexes, I re-vamped the lab to actually include reflexes, not just reaction time activities. These are all low-material things you can do with objects that can generally be found around the house. ------Part 1: Students test their reaction time using a ruler and a website (two different ways of testing the same idea). The website is fun- they have to tranquilize sheep. The only materials needed for Part 1
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The BIG Anatomy & Physiology Bundle!
AP Environmental Science All About Soil Series, Complete Resource BUNDLE
This resource includes THREE PowerPoints (and FREE guided notes) about the properties of soil (lesson 1), human impact on soil (lesson 2), and solutions to those impacts (lesson 3). These lessons were made specifically to align with AP Environmental Science during unit 4 - Earth Systems & Resources (4.2 and 4.3). If you are new to teaching AP Environmental Science or would like to revamp/spice-up your class, you will love these new, fresh PowerPoints that will keep your kids excited and enga
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9th - 12th
Forensic Hair Analysis Activity Sheet/Lab
This is an in-depth worksheet/lab activity that includes identifying types of hair and matching hairs to other hairs.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Hair Analysis Lesson/Lab
Lab--Banana Autopsy (SFS5a, SFS5b)
This Banana Autopsy is a great hands-on activity to get your Forensic Science students to understand the basic processes of an autopsy. You prepare the banana victims, they try to figure out the manner and cause of death. Students will follow the simple procedure, answer analysis questions, and prepare a Pathology Report on the victim.I recommend working in pairs for this lab. You need about 60 min.What you need for the lab: bananas, paper plates, plastic knives, forceps, needles & thread
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6th - 12th
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Forensics Class Clue
During a school reunion a scream is heard from one of the classrooms. It's 8:30 pm. A few minutes later the dead body of Miss Eliza McGowan, a cranky old English teacher, is found. She has been hit on the head. Also found, were a number of items that may lead us to the killer: a book written by one of her ex-students, Simon Donnelly, a photograph of one of her fellow teachers, a young man that goes by the name Saul Sheen, and a handkerchief with the initials I.W. At the moment these are the thre
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7th - 12th
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Investigate Where Earthquakes Happen Lab Activity
This is an activity that answers the questions: Is there a pattern to locations where earthquakes happen? Do earthquakes happen in places that are near each other? This activity involves writing a hypothesis and charting on a map various earthquake locations to come up with a conclusion to where earthquakes happen. This activity includes map and answer key.
***This item is also included in the Science CD that I sell separately which includes all of my Science digital products (power points
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3rd - 9th
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Exploring Fingerprints with Balloons Activity (Easy/Limited Prep/Forensics)
Exploring Fingerprints with Balloons Activity (Easy/Limited Prep/Forensics)Engage your students with this fun intro activity for fingerprinting! Materials needed are everyday classroom items, except for the balloons. This item includes the objective, introduction discussion topics, activity instructions with higher order thinking questions/discussion topics, and lesson conclusion and extension options. Also includes a class worksheet/lab paper. This lesson is estimated for a one hour class perio
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8th - 12th
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Physics Fun Catapult Lab High School Science STEM
Can't get enough of the siege weapons labs? Here is the best one on TPT!Classroom Tested for many years.Please see preview and feel free to ask any questions!The STEM aspect of this activity can be highlighted by making predictions. Which object will fly the farthest? Which angle works the best? Keep a record of your results.Using catapults to test physics The main objective of this lesson is to collect, organize, and analyze data.The popsicle stick catapult is a classic science class activity f
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9th - 12th
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American History-Colonial Settlement/Survival Sim
A simulation designed for 11th Graders to explore early European settlement of North America. Students work in groups to try and keep their colony alive, foster good relations with local Native Americans, and perhaps even grow. This activity does not directly referent historical events but parallels the first 10 years of Jamestown, First Contact experiences, war in the early New England colonies, and even some light Salem witchcraft.
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11th - 12th
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Chemistry President's day Invisible Ink Washington History or Science activity
Teach physical and chemical change thru the science of "steganography" in this easy-to-implement yet highly engaging lab. No chemistry experience is required. However, this lab is a great addition to working with your history department to make the Revolutionary War come alive. George Washington used this technique to send coded messages throughout the war. Students will discover that the juice of lemons contains carbon which will enable them to write a secret message in the same manner as the
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8th - 10th
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MS-PS1-2
Chemical Reactions: Hollow Penny
Lab activity where students create a chemical reaction to produce a hollow penny! The results are pretty impressive and the students are interested and surprised to see a hollow penny. Great activity to provide a real-life demonstration of the 4 main reaction types discussed in Chemistry and also nice cross-curricular activity that involves some social studies and economics.
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7th - 11th
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Hidden Figures video viewing worksheets and after activities
Hidden Figures tells the story of three female mathematicians in the early years of the space program. Their contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics led to some of NASA’s greatest successes. Hidden Figures is the 2016 PG-rated adaptation of an incredible but true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe). The film is set in the early 1960s when workplaces were still segregated. Despite the social and p
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6th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
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, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Movie Bundle: video viewing worksheets and afterward activities
Psychology research methods gummy bear lab
This psychology lab can be used in the research methods or sensation and perception units. Students collect data about their ability to correctly identify gummy bear flavors while blindfolded. Notes to teacher with a supply list is included.
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10th - 12th
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Geography/ Earth Sciences Rock Identification Lab
An interactive rock identification lab which meets grade 9 geography and grade 8 science curriculum expectations. Students will explore and identify rock types in groups for 3-4 classes.
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8th - 10th
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HS-ESS3-5
Native Americans Corn Chemistry Lab, History, and planting a 3 Sisters' Garden
This lesson works perfectly with your history department!! The product is perfect for chemistry, biology, or history teachers.Perfect resource for Thanksgiving, Native American Month, Spring for planting,and to teach chemical changeSection 1History of the genetics and evolution of modern corn with the impact of Native AmericansSection 2How to plant your own garden. I have found this will make history come alive for your studentsSection 3Chemistry lab to determine the changes in mass after pop
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7th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
Also included in:Â Native American Activities Hands on labs to explore history
Chemistry AP Organic Chemistry How to make soap in the classroom saponification
This lab is designed for AP High School Chemistry students to learn the science behind the making of soap. Detailed lab procedures and internet sources so students understand each process step. It is written for the more advanced class as requested.Fun to combine with your history department. Classroom-tested for many yearsI promise you that this is the best organic chemistry lab and the students remember and talk about it at the dinner table with families. This lab is excellent to complete y
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9th - 12th
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HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-5
Taste and Smell Lab - AP Psychology Starburst Experiment
Starburst taste and smell lab. Need 3 starbursts per student for this lab...give them out without showing them which flavors they have (put them in the hand of the first partner). Used in sensation unit
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11th - 12th
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Create Line Graphs in Excel
This instruction guide walks students (and us teachers) through the process of entering data into an Excel spreadsheet and turning it into a line graph. This 10-page guide contains numerous screen shots to help explain each step.
The guide can be used along with laboratory investigations and projects common to physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as courses in mathematics, economics, meteorology, sociology, etc. If your students need to learn how to graph the data they collect, this guide w
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8th - 12th
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Biology Ecosystem in a Jar Cell Theory Microbiology 2 Labs Middle & High School
Hay InfusionA hay infusion is easily prepared from inexpensive materials—simply soak fresh or dried plant material in waterObjective Have students set up a hay infusion to observe small organisms Hay infusions are widely used as a source of microorganisms for studying decomposition, fermentation, and disease. As a hay infusion undergoes ecological succession, students will be able to observe different species and the fluctuation in their population. This was a great resource to introduce your ce
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8th - 10th
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MS-LS1-1
Also included in:Â Environment Habitat, Community and Adaptions Middle School Science
Psychology Lab / Demo Oreo Personality Inventory
The idea behind this demo is that everything we do reveals something about our personalities.To do this demo/lab I first bought Oreos (not included) took about 5 volunteers and put them in the hall. We brought the volunteers in individually and sat them at a desk at the front of the room with 3 Oreos on a napkin. At first I gave no instructions, after a few minutes if they had not eaten a cookie I invited them to enjoy a cookie.The rest of the students used these sheets, with Cattel's traits on
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Memory: Sensory, Short Term, and Long Term LAB
Students LOVE this lab activity!!! They will use sensory memory while learning new names for known items. Association and Recall are at work here! Instruction sheet, Master Handout, Student Question Sheet, and Teacher Key Included. This is also fun for the teacher to walk around and assess how well they are doing!
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9th - 12th
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Busqueda de Tesoros (Scavenger Hunt) Los Mayas
MISSION: You are an Archaeologist on a special Scavenger Hunt! Your mission is to find valuable information. Work with a partner to answer all questions correctly. Complete your assignment accurately and efficiently and the both of you shall be rewarded!
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6th - 12th
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Psychology: Sensory Deprivation Reading & Questions (Sub Plans)
The Sensory Deprivation Reading & Questions activity is a great addition to any high school psychology class. This activity will engage students in a thought-provoking discussion about sensory deprivation and its impact on the human mind. Through a reading and series of questions, students will learn about the concept of sensory deprivation, including its potential benefits and drawbacks.The activity will also ask students to reflect on their own experiences with sensory deprivation, includi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Psychology: Perception Unit
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Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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