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Middle school english language arts laboratories for Google Apps
Relative Dating | Digital Lab Activity | Editable
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will infer the logical sequence of geologic events and establish a relative age for a series of rock layers for 12 locations. It includes three vocabulary pages, twelve different outcrops, a summary slide where the students reconstruct the geologic history of a region, and discussion questions (NYS Regents questions). This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features.ESL Strategies: This lab activity is scaffolded for Engl
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
The Doppler Effect - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory | Digital Lab Activity
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will learn how the Doppler effect is used to measure the movement of galaxies and stars in space and why the redshift in the light from distant galaxies is one of the pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory. The students will analyze light spectra from galaxies and stars. They will notice a pattern in the relationship between the position of the absorption lines with respect to the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum and the distan
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Stream Erosion and Deposition | Digital & Editable Lab Activity | NGSS & NYS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will determine the ability of a stream to erode and deposit sediments depending on the water velocity. They will learn about erosional and depositional stream features such as V-shaped valleys, deltas, flood plains, and meanders as they take a virtual field trip and follow a river from the mountains to the ocean. This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features, videos, stream tables demos, and graphing. Learning Objectiv
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
Crosscutting Concepts Online Learning
Introduce students to the crosscutting concepts for NGSS and Utah SEEd with this great distance learning unit. Students will learn about the seven crosscutting concepts and students will get to practice with each CCC using Google Interactive Slides. If you are looking for a high-quality NGSS and Utah SEEd aligned to introduce and reinforce the crosscutting concepts for upper elementary students through online learning then this is the perfect lab resource for you. The Crosscutting Concepts are:
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Bundle Google Online Learning
CER Sentence Stems, Bulletin Board, Rubric, and Student Scaffolded Template
This product has everything you need to start your students with Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) writing. This product is geared towards elementary and middle school science. You will get access to sentence stems for each (claim, evidence, and reasoning) that students can use to get each section of their writing started. You will also get a Google Doc student template with the same sentence stems for students to use. This student template is meant to use digitally and can be easily posted in Go
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2nd - 12th
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Correlation of Rock Layers using Index Fossils | Digital Lab Activity | Editable
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will correlate different outcrops using the law of superposition. The lab includes a vocabulary page, 9 different stratigraphic columns, and 4 slides of discussion questions. The students will look for patterns in rock layer sequencing, composition, index fossils, and volcanic ash layers to identify relationships between rock outcrops found at different locations and reconstruct stratigraphic columns. This is an interactive lab activity w
Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
Geologic History Bundle | Editable Notes, Lab & Review Activities | NYS Regents
This bundle covers everything your students need to know about Geologic History for the New York State (NYS) Regents exam. It includes guided notes with practice questions, teacher presentations, and 3 digital and interactive lab activities. The students will learn about relative and absolute dating, index fossils, the correlation of rock layers, and the geologic time scale. They will also learn how to read and use pages 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9 of the Earth Science References Tables (ESRT) as well as
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8th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
Radiometric & Absolute Dating of Rocks | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will use absolute dating, also known as radiometric dating, to find the age of fossils and rocks samples. They will calculate the half-life of a radioactive isotope, graph the radioactive decay of a radioactive isotope and its stable product, and analyze radioactive decay curves to find the age of igneous rock samples. This is an interactive lab activity with a link to an online radioactive decay simulation and drag & drop features. W
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
Properties of Water Virtual Lab
Students will better their understanding of experimental design by collecting and analyzing data related to: Surface tensionAdhesion CohesionCapillary actionSpecific HeatThere is a pull tab with background information for students to rely on if they need a refresher or haven't learned this material. This is an excellent experiment to have students complete from home, either due to distance learning or if a student is absent. A list of common household items is included for students to gather wha
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Life Cycle of Stars | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will use a simulation to investigate the life cycle of stars based on their initial masses. They will notice a relationship between the mass of a star and how it evolves. This is an interactive lab activity with a link to an online simulation (Star in a Box), a PBS video, and drag & drop features. The students will use the online simulator to create a model that shows the cycle stars go through, from the formation of the star to its d
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
Layers of the Atmosphere | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will explore the properties of Earth’s Atmosphere. They will understand how the atmosphere is divided into layers based on temperature changes at different altitudes. They will describe the structure of Earth’s atmosphere and investigate temperature, density, and pressure changes in the different layers. In addition, they will identify the meteorological and astronomical phenomena that occur in each layer of Earth’s atmosphere. This is an
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Chemical and Physical Changes Activity NGSS MS-PS1-1 MS-PS1-2 MS-PS1-5
Students love this! This Lab is engaging, hands on, rigorous and easy prep! It requires inexpensive and commonly available materials.Dancing Raisins is an oldie but goodie, however this product has an NGSS/Common Core twist. You will need the following materials: Beakers, Baking Soda, Vinegar, Raisins, something to give the mixture a quick stir like a scoopula and something that can measure liquids. When the students mix the vinegar and baking soda with the raisins in the solution, the bubbles a
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
The Theory of Continental Drift | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, and continental shapes to provide evidence of past plate motions and continental drift. This lab activity follows the 5E model with the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate phases. It is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop activities, video clips, and Regents questions. The key is included.ESL Strategies: This lab activity is scaffolded for
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS1-5
Modern Rocketry Unit | Rockets and Acceleration Lab | Elon Musk
This resource features a three-page article on modern rocketry, Elon Musk, and the push to get to Mars which connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and science as well. This no prep packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a series, called History Minutes. Now available as a digital resource compatible with Google Slides.™Included in this resource:How to Guide3-Page Reading on the Modern Rocketry move
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: History Minute Close Reading Passages Integrated Curriculum Bundle
The Moon and its Effect on Tides | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will analyze tidal data to understand how the moon affects Earth’s ocean high and low tides. First, they will observe the tidal phenomenon in a day to spark their curiosity. Then, they will graph the tidal change over 4 days and answer analysis questions based on their graph. The students will use guided questions and animations to explain the origin of tides due to the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun. Finally, they will use
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8th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
The Phases of the Moon | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
the students will investigate the actual and apparent motions of the Moon and determine the different phases of the Moon as it moves throughout our sky over a month. First, they will observe the cycle of phases phenomenon over a month to spark their curiosity. Then, they will use an online simulation to analyze the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as viewed from space and by an observer on Earth for different phases of the Moon. This is an interactive lab activity with a link to an online si
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
The Ultimate Paper Airplane STEAM Project + Escape Room: 10 Day Challenge
Every year since I started teaching, I've done a paper airplane contest. When I first started around 12 years ago, it was a quick contest that lasted just an afternoon. Gradually, as my experience as an educator grew, this project began to grow into what it is today... A 10 day cross-curricular mega project! I always say that student engagement is the key to learning, and I can guarantee that your students will be engaged during these activities! They will be measuring, graphing, reading, analyz
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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NYS Landscape Regions | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | Earth Science Regents
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will interpret New York State maps to see the influences of rock types over the landscape. They will also identify the different regions of NYS based on the changes in elevation throughout the state. This is an interactive Earth Science Reference Tables (ESRT) activity with drag & drop features. The key is included.ESL Strategies: This lab activity is scaffolded for English Language Learners (ELLs): Each slide contains a “Translate” h
Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
Claim, Evidence & Reasoning: Murder Mystery
Put a fun spin on practicing or assessing claim, evidence and reasoning by using this Google slide template to guide students through crime scene lab stations! My students still talk about this activity and loved that the victim and suspects were members of our own school!
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3rd - 12th
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Convergent Plate Boundaries: Earthquakes & Volcanoes | Digital Lab Activity
In this digital lab activity using Google Slides™, students will analyze patterns created by earthquakes and volcanoes along convergent plate boundaries using three-dimensional seismic simulations. The focus will be on the formation of the Andes Mountains with the Peru-Chile Trench, the Aleutian Trench, and the Himalayan Mountains. This lab activity is interactive, featuring links to two online simulations and drag-and-drop features.What's Included? ✔️ Lab activity in Google Slides™ ✔️ Answe
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Back-to-School Bundle for NYS Earth Science
These digital resources are perfect to start the school year in your New York State Earth Science classes. ⭐ Save 25% ⭐ What's included:A digital Safety Lab activity: An interactive lab activity with drag & drop features. A Current Events in Earth & Space Science activity to get your students excited for the topics they will learn about throughout the year. They will learn how to ask questions in science and develop a Driving Question Board that you can refer to throughout the year.A dig
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8th - 10th
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Predator vs Prey WebQuest and Virtual Inquiry Lab
Introduce your students to forensic analysis and help them understand what scientists and biologists are really looking for when they classify predators and prey! This WebQuest was developed through collaboration between the Slow Cheetah Skeletons museum Director of Education and me, an upper elementary teacher. This WebQuest will allow your students to observe real-life animal skulls and identify the key features that help the animal survive. Students will stay engaged while working on cross cu
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 3-LS4-2
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6.PS4.2 Polarizing Filters Video Activity OAS NGSS
Welcome to Science Video Labs! Video labs were created by standard and include pre-lab review, lab video, and lab report. I designed the document so that you can edit it to your preference and then share it with the students. It can be used for complete distance learning, in person setting with small groups, individual, or as a whole group activity. Lots of flexibility with how you want to use it!NOTE: There is no answer key since it is subject to student interpretation.
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6th - 8th
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7.PS1.1 7.PS1.2 7.PS1.6 Penny Lab Video Activity OAS NGSS
Welcome to Science Video Labs! Video labs were created by standard and include pre-lab review, lab video, and lab report. I designed the document so that you can edit it to your preference and then share it with the students. It can be used for complete distance learning, in person setting with small groups, individual, or as a whole group activity. Lots of flexibility with how you want to use it!NOTE: There is no answer key since it is subject to student interpretation.
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6th - 8th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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