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8th grade problem solving geography laboratories
Climate Change Activity Mapping Carbon Emissions NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Students use real data to color-code a map of 68 countries based on their per capita carbon emissions. In this activity, students will:READ a 1-page article about greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, what per capita means, and the activity directions. CONSTRUCT a World Map by attaching 2 provided pages (it's easy!).COLOR CODE countries on the map according to their per capita carbon emissions. ANSWER 11 analysis questions focusing on the greenhouse effect, sources of carbon emissions, and how de
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
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.
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Other GES Ocean Activity
Ocean Current Introduction
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6th - 9th
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Engineering Design Process Template
STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle
Plate Tectonics Lab Stations - Student-Led Stations Lab
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 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
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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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
Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History
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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Engineering: Straw Rockets
Straw Rockets are quick, simple and lots of fun for the students. This STEM activity takes about one hour to assemble and one hour for outside launching fun. This engineering activity can be used from grade 3 through 12. This lesson could also be used in March for Women's History Month as an activity to go along with the Sally Ride story. The headings include: Teacher Notes, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, Patterns, Pictures and Conclusion Questions.
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3rd - 12th
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Glacial Erosion and Deposition | Digital & Editable Lab Activity | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will explore the effects of glaciers on landscapes. They will learn about the characteristic erosional and depositional landforms formed by glaciers such as striations on the bedrock, U-shaped valleys, drumlins, glacial erratics, finger lakes, moraines, kettle lakes, and outwash plains. This resource focuses on evidence of glacier erosion and deposition in New York State. This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features,
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lab Stations
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with new content of earthquakes and volcanoes! These seven stations focus on volcanic and earthquake activity, parts of a volcano and earthquake, seismic waves, types of volcanoes, mapping volcanoes and earthquakes, and more! All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
Mapping Earth & Landforms Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Save 40% by purchasing ALL my Mapping Earth teaching materials!Important Notes:• Download a FREE Unit Bundle to learn more about all my products.• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• Consider Daily Lessons as an economical alternative to this unit bundle (see below)• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL future Mapping Earth products.**********************************************************************************
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Plate Tectonics & Boundaries PLOT real Earthquakes & Volcanoes DATA LAB
This DATA LAB connects Plate Tectonics and Boundary motion to the ACTUAL Geologic Events they cause-- especially around the Ring of Fire, or Pacific Plate! Students can LABEL the Major PLATES on a World MAP (or Differentiate for ESL/Special Needs students by giving them the MAP with the Plates already labeled- several Included for YOU!) Then, PLOT 18 Latitude & Longitude Points of recent Earthquakes in one color and 18 significant Volcanic Eruptions in another color. They can then-- Color Co
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Plate Tectonics 5E Unit Plan - Secondary Science
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Save over 30% off! After completing this 5E Plate Tectonics unit, students will be able to describe and demonstrate how plate tectonics causes major geologic features such as volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, trenches, and mountains, types of plate boundaries, and how convection currents move and shape the lithosphere. This lesson plan follows the 5E method: Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation, and facilitates student-led learning with minimal prep time. This uni
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS1-5
Middle School/Upper Elementary Scientific Method and STEM Fair Unit
This unit was designed as a way to incorporate STEM into a more traditional Science Fair model with connections to STEM careers. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that they are deeply interested in and they learn how to connect scientific thinking to concepts outside of science class. They are also introduced to future STEM careers and community resources. The unit is directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core.
In order to help students achieve t
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4th - 11th
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Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials
This is a fabulous science inquiry activity for the first week of school. A fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are challenged to save Walter the gummy worm from 'drowning'. Students work to actively solve a problem, collaborate ideas and analyze effectiveness of their solutions.
Only simple materials are used and set-up is easy.
This activity is fun for kids and fun to watch! It's amazing watching their critical thinking process.
This
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Updated 5-5-16
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 scientist in the Pacific Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
This activity is similar to "Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity"
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6th - 9th
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Earthquake Coordinate Lab: Plot current earthquakes using latitude and longitude
I am always looking for a latitude/longitude earthquake lab that has NEW data and can never find one... so I made one! Have your students plot real earthquake locations from July 2023. Coordinates are given in degrees, minutes and seconds. Use both, or just have students round to the nearest degree. Minutes and seconds are included in case you would like to print out a larger scale map of a specific location. Use this as a review of latitude and longitude, and as a way to purposefully plot data
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Locating EQ Epicenter Lab / Triangulation & Earthquake Coordinate Lab
Topographic Maps Lab Activity with play dough
This is an hands-on exploration of topographic maps. Students build a mountain out of play dough, slice the mountain into layers, and use those layers to create a topographic map. This activity is very-engaging and students of all ability levels enjoy it. This lab is especially good for students who struggle with abstract thinking. This lab packet contains teacher demonstration instructions, a student sheet, answer sheet, and recipe for homemade dough.Please check out many of my products in acti
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4th - 9th
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Land Use and The Water Cycle Virtual Lab
In this virtual lab, students will use the Runoff Simulation, created by Stroud Water Research Center, to determine how land cover and soil type can influence the movement of water. Students will first review the water cycle and the concept that when precipitation falls to the Earth's surface, it can then undergo three processes: 1) evapotranspiration 2) infiltration or 3) runoff. They will then use the simulation to make adjustments to land cover and soil type to better understand how these tw
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
250 STEM Labs - 5 books in 1 - stem challenges physics projects experiments
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!Want to never have to buy another collection of STEM ideas? This set has all you'll ever need. It's all 5 of my STEM Labs books with 50 projects in each! Get this money-saving bundle for your whole school! Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! These projects really focus on the engineering and design process. They don't have pictures of what you're supposed to build or recipes to follow to do a complete activity. The
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Grades:
K - 12th
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Impacts of Population Growth - Hands on Card Sorting Activity - for High School
Engaging hands on activity to have kids think critically and discuss the impact of human population growth. In part one students will sort a set of cards to determine if the situation described on the card will increase or decrease with the increase of human population. Some of the cards do not have a clear answer. This is intentional to get student’s discussing and backing up their statements with evidence. For example students will decide if the situation card “Number of Plants” would incr
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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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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FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 11th
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Tectonic Plate Boundaries CONVERGENT DIVERGENT TRANSFORM Worksheets Webquest Lab
Your students will learn about Earth's layers, different plate boundaries and explore how our planet's plates move and collide. This lesson plan has a PowerPoint Presentation, chart to fill out type worksheet, types of plate boundaries map identification activity, webquest, lab AND study guide! It's all in this resource! This is a super packed lesson plan with tons of resources to tap into. The lesson plan covers the following topic:•Review of the Layers of the Earth and Convection Currents•Typ
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Watershed Delineation with Topographic Maps
In this activity, students will learn to delineate watersheds using topographic maps. The activity starts with students answering questions from the USDA article titled "How to Read a Topographic Map and Delineate a Watershed." They will then use their knowledge from these questions to delineate the Fulton Run watershed, located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. There are two topographic maps included in the product - one for more advanced learners and one for less advanced learners. The map for less ad
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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