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High school science research pdfs
Kinetic and Potential Energy Webquest Activity
Put learning into your students' hands with this KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY WebQuest Activity! Just PRINT and GO....that's it! This highly engaging activity allows your students to research, manipulate, illustrate, explore and assess themselves as they create their own understanding of Mechanical Energy. Need a digital option? No problem! I am including a digital version of this activity. Please note: the digital version is delivered as a link to a Google Slides document that you can assign y
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6th - 9th
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MS-PS3-1
Space Exploration History Timeline Activity | NASA | Space Race Lesson | Reading
This is an informational text timeline activity to help your students to learn about the biggest events in space exploration history. There are 29 events included, each represented on a timeline card with a relevant photo and caption (from NASA’s public galleries). I have included two sizes for the timeline cards (large and smaller). There is a student timeline worksheet which contains a box for each major event on the timeline in which students will fill in information and answer questions whil
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6th - 9th
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Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing
Biome/ Ecosystem Research template-
Topics include:
-a description of the biome
-location
-What makes life hard here...types of adaptations that would be helpful
-how humans have affected the biome/ environmental concerns
-description of 1 plant and 2 animals that live here and the adaptations they have to help them survive
-a possible food web for that biome
Also included is a rough draft organizer for a final paper and a final paper document.
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5th - 9th
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric - 5 page research project on all planets of our solar system with rubric and research organizer. This project will engage your students as they learn about each of the planets of the solar system. It includes a research organizer to focus student research, web links for possible research, a rubric for ease of marking, a student handout to explain the project and a teacher guide for ease of use!
Your students will love learning about t
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4th - 9th
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Volcano Research Journal / Volcano Project - PRINT & DIGITAL
Volcano Project - Students pretend to be a scientist studying an active volcano anywhere in the world - luckily during their research the volcano erupts. They must write a first person account of their volcano research. Includes a print (PDF) and digital (Google Slides™) version of the project for distance learning / online learning platforms. My students love the opportunity to learn and write about a volcanic eruption - I love to see what they come up with! Easy to differentiate for a varie
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7th - 12th
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Intro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!
A great way to introduce STEM into your classroom! Updated to include editable versions of all student handouts! How does a scientist explore the world? How can you think like an engineer? Students will explore these questions and more through a series of critical thinking STEM exercises. The packet includes 4 critical thinking challenges centered on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These activities expose students to the real world of science and engineering with chal
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Infectious Disease Project
This activity is a research project for students to learn about an infectious disease and the virus or bacteria that causes it. Students are given a list of diseases to choose from. Students will complete the research portion first and then use the information they have obtained to create a poster, Google slide presentation, brochure, etc. A rubric is provided to students to show them the points designated to the information that needs to be on their project presentation.Love this resource? Foll
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Genetic Disorder Research Project
In this genetic disorder research project, students will simulate what it would be like to be an adult expecting a child with a genetic disorder. Students will select (or be assigned) a genetic disorder that their future child will inherit. They will investigate this disorder and present their findings through four perspectives: the perspective of a doctor, a genetic counselor, a parent (themselves), and a community support group. Students will display their research using a scrapbook, PowerP
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9th - 12th
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Biography Project Research Bundle: 7 Activities Famous Person or History Report
Choices, choices, choices!!! In this inquiry-based learning project, students can choose between 7 formats, but grades are based on the same rubric criteria. This research project is Common Core writing and literacy aligned, and was recently completely updated.This works as a biography or teacher-assigned topic project. Students write a focus question, gather primary source quotes, write an informational text paragraph with evidence, create timelines, create five class questions, and provide vis
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4th - 12th
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Science Career Research Project STEM End of the Year Activity T-shirt
This Science Career Research and T Shirt Design Project is a great way to get your students thinking about potential careers in the sciences, or just to help them to understand why their science studies are relevant and important! This project works for grade 6 and up, so if you are teaching a middle or high school science course, you can assign this project at the beginning of the year to get everyone thinking about the application of the course/unit objectives in the real world, in the middle
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6th - 9th
Intro to Psych: Brain Psychology & Phineas Gage
Why was Phineas Gage's incredible injury so important to understanding the brain? When an iron rod blasted completely through Gage's skull in the mid 19th century, you would think he would be a goner. Think again! Gage lived to not only tell his story, but be studied by researchers and psychologists interested in the functioning of his unique brain. With this lesson, students will come to understand the importance of Gage's injury to psychology and our knowledge of the brain.
Students will be p
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10th - 12th
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Human Body Systems Research Project + Rubric (Science)
Human Body Research Project with rubricThis human body project contains the following:-student handout for project requirements-checklist for students to use when completing their project-criteria checklist to be used when students believe they are done their project-rubric to be used to assess student projects
Physical Science Career Research Project STEM End of the Year Activity T-shirt
This Physical Science Career Research and T Shirt Design Project is a great way to get your students thinking about potential careers in the sciences, or just to help them to understand why their studies in chemistry, physics, and the physical sciences are relevant and important! This project works for grade 6 and up, so if you are teaching a middle school Physical Science course or unit or a high school Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science course, you can assign this project at the beginning
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6th - 9th
Genetic Disorder & Karyotype Research Project
Make genetics fun!!! In this dry lab students will complete a “normal” karyotype as well as an "abnormal" karyotype. Upon completing the karyotype and studying the chromosomes they will determine gender and diagnose a genetic disorder. Students will then research their genetic disorder and create an informational brochure. This dry lab can take anywhere from 2-3 days to a week depending on how much time is devoted to in class vs. out of class work.
Included are:
2 "Normal" Smears
6 "Abnor
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6th - 10th
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Constellation Research Project
"Constellation Research Project" - an engaging and educational activity for students to explore the mysteries of the night sky.In this task, students will choose one of the 88 constellations to research and create a presentation (either poster or Google Slides presentation) that teaches their peers about their chosen constellation. They will also construct a visual representation of the constellation (can be a 3D model, diorama, mobile, etc) and present their information to the class.The require
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5th - 9th
Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)
This project can be used in a genetics unit to dig deeper into genetically modified organisms (GMOs)/genetically modified foods with your class. In the project students will self-select two (2) examples of genetically modified foods (plant or animal) to investigate. Students are then asked to find:how the food source has been genetically modifiedwhy these modifications were madeadvantages of these modificationsdisadvantages of these modificationsStudents are asked to present their findings usin
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle
Element Project Research Advertisement
This resource is part of the Atoms and the Periodic Table Bundle!In this Chemical Element Advertisement Project, students are "hired" by an advertisement campaign to design a magazine ad or TV/online commercial to help boost sales for the elements on the Periodic Table. They have the option to design a convincing advertisement in the form of a magazine ad (small poster on cardboard the size of a cereal box) or a TV commercial (1 to 2 minute video clip on a flash drive or via Google Drive).The st
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Solar System Research Project with 8 different Graphic Organizers-- DIGITAL!
Start your astronomy unit with some research on astronomical objects in the Solar System. Students can then become the teachers and present their information to the rest of the class! 8 graphic organizers are included: Planets, Stars, Asteroids, Dwarf Planet, Comets, Earth and it's Moon, Milky Way, Man-made Objects in Space)Project Choice Board and Rubric included. Graphic Organizers are available digitally- perfect for distance learning!Get this product at a HUGE savings as part of a bundle:As
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6th - 9th
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Biology: Viruses and Bacteria Worksheets!
This is a worksheet series that includes over 16 different worksheets and handouts over bacteria, viruses, transmission, and information over viruses and bacteria! Scroll down for additional details about this product and the topics included in this bundle. Other Worksheet Bundles: Introduction to Biology Worksheet BundleAnimal Worksheet BundlePlant Worksheet BundleCell Worksheet BundleGenetic Worksheet BundleTaxonomy and Classification Worksheet BundleLaboratory BundleNew! - Human Body Bund
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Current Events Global Issues World or Human Geography Capstone Research Project
Culminate your Human Geography, Current Events, or Contemporary World Issues course with this highly scaffolded project that lets your students research and argue for the most urgent issues of the 21st century!It's two projects in one! Students can either: Design a one-pager poster, creating a visual learning tool for others Construct an in-depth research essay, diving into the roots of the issue and thoroughly dissecting possible solutionsEverything is included, from brainstorming to final edit
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Emergency Sub Plans: Cancer Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This cancer webquest is the perfect activity for a curious group of students. Cancer has affected almost everyone in some way, so this lesson will be sure to engage students and connect to their real lives. This student centered activity will give a perfect overview of all the basics of this genetic disorder and open up interesting conversati
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Fresh Water Issues Activity Kit - River Pollution Clean Drinking Water Access
Explore various issues impacting our world's limited freshwater supply 1-2 week activity kit.Topics covered include:The limited supply of fresh water available for human useRiver pollution chemicals from "fast fashion" textile factoriesGender inequality in water collection Your own water current issue!These 5 activities are perfect for exploring our natural resources in your Human Geography, Current Global Issues, or Environmental Science course.All student materials come in both print PDF and e
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9th - 12th
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