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8th grade science laboratories for Easel Assessments
Fossil Lab
The Fossil Lab is the perfect way to introduce the concept of fossilization to help students understand the various ways in which fossils can form. The main focus of the lab is with index fossils and how they are useful in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and the environmental and physical changes that have taken place throughout Earth’s geologic past. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF versio
Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science Lab Equipment Identification ~Original~ for Chemistry/Physical Science
This two page worksheet containing a word bank and 31 images of lab equipment may be used as a scavenger hunt activity, assignment, or quiz.Purchase of this product also includes TpT Easel Activity and three auto-grading Easel assessments (students may self-check their work using this tool). All answers included. Original Artwork.Lab Equipment Identification contains the following:beaker, beaker Tongs, Bunsen burner, clay triangle, crucible & cover, crucible tongs, dropping pipette (eyedropp
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Introduction to Weather Learning Activities
This zip file contains many different activities (72 pages of student handouts which includes worksheets, quizzes, two labs and cloze notes handouts. as well as a PowerPoint with a total of 96 slides) which can be used to introduce students to basic concepts about weather. While these lessons were originally designed to correlate to the performance indicators of the New York State Intermediate Science curriculum, the components of this lesson may be easily used in other physical science or bas
Grades:
5th - 9th
CCSS:
Diet Coke And Mentos Geyser Experiment | Physical Changes STEM | Outdoor Science
Uncover the secrets of Diet Coke/Mentos geysers with a complete hands-on unit. This is a great exploration for the end of the year and summer camp fun. Detailed directions help guide the teachers and students to a memorable scientific experience. Students will have a blast discovering physical changes and the properties of matter.Included in the Hands-On Exploration:Teacher Background InformationDetailed DirectionsExample PicturesNGSS Grade 4/5 Matter and Its InteractionsNGSS Middle-Level Struct
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity for Earth Science Unit
Engage your students in the intriguing world of geology with Rocks and Minerals Identification Lab Activity, designed to deepen their understanding of mineral properties and identification. Through hands-on experimentation, students explore a variety of mineral characteristics, including hardness according to the Mohs scale, streak, cleavage, magnetism, luster, electrical conductivity, and more. With the aid of a comprehensive key, students embark on a journey to identify 12 mystery minerals, ho
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: Earth Science Activities and Lesson Plans Bundle
Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Separation of a Mixture Lab: Chemistry Lab
Students create and classify the following:• homogeneous mixture• heterogeneous mixture• solutionStudents Design their own Lab Procedure using:• filter paper, funnel• wire gauze• hot plateBackground provides notes on separation techniques:• chromatography• distillation• decanting• filtrationLab Contains:• Student Lab Sheet• Student Lab Make-up Sheet for Absent Students• Student Lab Sheet with Answers in Italics• Lab Quiz - Use as exit ticket, next day warm-up or quiz• Lab Quiz Answer Key• Teachi
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Chemistry Lab Bundle 1: 31 Labs, 17 Inquiry, Quiz, Key, PPT, PDF/Word
Stream Table Erosion Control Lab
Take your Earth Science lessons to the next level with our "Stream Table Erosion Control Lab." This engaging and comprehensive teaching resource allows you to immerse your students in the fascinating world of erosion, sediment transport, and environmental science through hands-on experimentation and observation.Key features of the Stream Table Erosion Control Lab include:Realistic Erosion Simulation: The stream table replicatesnatural erosion processes, allowing students to witness how water sha
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-4
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Biology/Life Sciences Course
The enclosed materials compose a Biology course with individual units that have been used extensively in my classroom for many years. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 900 pages of materials and over 1,300 PowerPoint slides. Many of the units were part of the Living Environment Biology course taught in New York State, but additional materials involving plants and genetic crosses have been added to make these materials useful in designing any introdu
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Circulatory System & Blood Typing Lab (no blood required!)
If you are teaching your students about the circulatory system, this is a great unit for you!This blood type lab is safe to use in all schools, because it uses colored water instead of blood. This way you do not have to deal with blood and lances like traditional medical lessons. You can easily make plenty of colored water to test, and the setup is easy to do. I recommend you have a beach towel ready to clean up any spills. Make sure students wipe down their desk after the lab. This also includ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Earth Science Complete Course (Distance Learning)
The enclosed materials compose a complete Earth Science containing 14 individual units. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 1,175 pages of materials and approximately 1,850 PowerPoint slides. The units in the package are part of the Earth Science/Physical Setting course taught in New York State, but may be used to design a dynamic Earth Science course in any high school program. The PowerPoints, completion notes, labs and other associated supporting
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS3-2
...
Walking Dead Water Filter Lab
With shows like "The Walking Dead" and others, students are interested in how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. One thing they will need is an improvised water filter to clean dirty water. This type of water filter was seen in a episode of "The Walking Dead". It's also featured in survival shows. You will need plastic water bottles, sand, gravel, coffee filters, marbles, and any other medium you think can be used to filter water. I do NOT recommend using charcoal or ash, because when wet they ar
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Globally Harmonized System GHS Classification & Labelling of Chemicals Card Sort
A hands-on card sort based on the United Nations Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.Students match each pictogram to its symbol, description of hazard, hazard class, associated hazard statements, recommended prevention and storage, and response to exposure.Includes:GHS template page (1 page)All pictograms (3 pages)54 cards to sort (8 pages)Student Record of Answers (1 page)Answers & printing guide (2 pages) Also includes:Easel ActivitySix auto-gradi
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
CCSS:
Create - a - Creature Genetics Unit
This whole unit covers the basics of genetics! It includes the Create a Creature lab, home genetic test, Punnet Squares, webquest, and final test!You can also extract DNA from dried peas; practice reading DNA and RNA; explore genetic disorders through the Human Genome Project webquest; and explore pedigree charts! You will have to create your own shell and tail pieces this. The original artist has gone on to draw a Google doodle ! You can also have the students design their own shell / tails. Th
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Human Circulation Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains 17 different files which can be used to compose a unit for biology students introducing them to Human Circulation. This package of learning activities contains files in both easily edited word and pdf files for your specific needs. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments.This activity has an attached 35 question Easel assessment.The zip file contains the following items:Curriculum Correlations to the NGSS, Common Core and Living Environ
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
Stream Table Lab & Erosion Control Lab powerpoint
This Powerpoint is written to include example pictures for the Stream Table Lab set. It include samples of a young river, old river, River Delta, and examples of students work. It can be modified for your classes need, or used with your own pictures to show your students what they need to do.This is a supplement to the Stream Table lab. I'm working on 3D printable models that you can use to make adjustable models for this lab!This can be used as a template for a student presentation, modified f
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Balancing Chemical Equations Manipulative Lab
If you are starting your students on chemistry, this is a great activity to teach balancing equations. It shows how matter is conserved, and is balanced on both sides of the equation. This can be done with poker chips, math manipulative, or other tools you have in house. I used some squares of construction paper for this. This lab demonstrates the Law of Conservation of Mass. The amount of atoms (math tiles or construction paper) that you start with equals the amount that you end with. You can a
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Safety in the Biology / Microbiology Laboratory Best Practices #4 Tarsia Puzzle
A hands-on, active learning, Tarsia puzzle / spatial puzzle activity for lab safety and best practices in the high school biology & microbiology laboratory.Large triangle puzzle pieces provide students with three reference points for matching. Completed puzzle measures 57cm x 59cm (22"x23") across making it a great collaborative learning activity!To differentiate, combine this Tarsia puzzle with its corresponding one-to-one matching fill-in the blank worksheet with word banks (also linked b
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Energy Audit for A School
6 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science activityA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)A results sheet for the activityA series of recommendations for reducing energy useFollow the Fizzics Education Teachers Pay Teachers Store :)Going FurtherRenewable Energy school incursion!Have this award-winning school science incursion visit your school as either an on-site visit or intera
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Piaget's Pendulum
6 student activity sheets + 2 teacher notes sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experimentA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method for the science experimentReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingFollow the Fizzics Education Teachers Pay Teachers Store :)Going FurtherForces & Movement School Workshop!Have this award-winning school science workshop vi
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
3D Printable DNA / RNA Manipulative Lab
This is a 3D printable activities based upon the 3D printable DNA/RNA manipulative. The tiles can be found found online at https://www.printables.com/model/80856-dna-rna-manipulative-display-set-v2 or you can download the whole package along with other 3D printing files HERE. The files for each tile are free to download and 3D print! The print list is included in the intro pages. If your school has access to a 3D printer, you can easily 3D print a set of durable manipulative tiles to help you
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Intro to Earth's Changing Environment Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (57 pages of student handouts and 2 PowerPoints with a total of 126 slides) which can be used to compose a unit introducing the earth's changing environment. Concepts addressed include observations, inferences, percent deviation (error), finding volume, density, rates of change, cyclic changes, dynamic equilibrium and many others. The learning objectives and specific contents of this set of materials is listed below. This set of activities is s
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
The Earth In the Universe Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (66 pages of student handouts and 2 PowerPoints with a total of 133 slides) which can be used to compose a unit introducing concepts involving the earth in the universe. Some of the concepts addressed include the origin of the universe and solar system, using HR diagrams to characterize stars, star evolution, the components of the solar system, Kepler's first and second laws, eccentricity and the position of a planet in its orbit in relation to
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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