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6th grade science simulations for Microsoft Word
Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities
This document contains 25 links (with descriptions about each link) to free virtual field trips. You click on the link and are taken to a sight that has both information and media--such as a virtual tour of a museum or a live feed of a webcam or a 3d manipulative view, etc.
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K - 12th
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Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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6th - 12th
Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes
This is one of my favorite activities! The students really have a lot of fun with this lesson. After a brief talk about how the DNA in each of us is different, I relate that to how each food item has a different bar code as well. I use bar codes (DNA samples) and place them around my room on various objects. The students have to match the DNA sample (bar code) with the bar codes on their paper to see which perpetrator was at that particular crime scene. You can change the names on the bar code s
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4th - 10th
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PhET Forces and Motion Webquest
Access a free PhET simulation and allow students to work independently in discovering the effects of forces on objects.
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5th - 8th
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Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science Unit - Help students explore Rocks and Minerals through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Among many other exciting activities, students go on a rocks and minerals "expedition" that will keep them engaged and motivated. My students greatly enjoyed doing this project as an independent activity or partner activity. Students are able to type directly onto the WORD document because the gray text boxes self-expand to fit the st
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4th - 8th
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Water Cycle Demonstration-Every Phase (Stations Activity)
This turned out awesome. You will not be disappointed. Every phase of the water cycle.
This will allow you to show your students every phase of the water cycle. (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff, Accumulation)
It will also allow you to show your students that water is evaporated and anything else in the water is left behind. (blue water evaporates, clear water condenses)
Station #6 allows you to demonstrate the entire water cycle. There are 7 total interactive stations to kee
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2nd - 6th
Following Directions Activity: Fun Practice with Writing & Following Procedures
Brief: In this activity, students practice writing step-wise instructions for constructing a small object (legos, K’nex, household materials…it doesn’t matter). Then, students switch with one another, and try to construct the intended object using their classmates’ instructions. Finally, they self-assess their success. It is a fun and creative way to teach following directions, descriptive writing, and procedure writing for science experiments. A. NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS HEREINDCI’s: E
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4th - 12th
Populations Lab: Design a Study to Estimate the Size of a Population - NGSS
This activity proceeds as follows:1. Students brainstorm about why it is important to estimate the population of organisms2. Students learn how to estimate population using the “sampling” technique3. Students learn how to estimate population using the “mark and recapture” technique4. Students design a study to estimate a real population, and carry out their study.5. Extension Activity: Students read an article about the overfishing of Bluefin tuna, which is down to 4% of the population that it w
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Build an Atom goes with FREE simulator at pHet-Distance Learning
After 16 years of teaching this is the BEST way I have found to teach students the basics of an atom! It is totally self directed using a very intuitive simulator. This worksheet in part is avalible for free at the pHet website but I have edited it over the last 3 years I have used it for clarity for my students and to reinforce key points. This includes a 4 page activity to go with the simulator and a 2 page follow up quiz. Also includes a answer key for all pages.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Physical Science Testing Review Bundle
LAB: Sea Turtle Populations
In this lab, students will roll dice with a partner to simulate the number of Olive Ridley sea turtles that survive each stage of development. This is a low-key and easy simulation that helps students grapple with the knowledge of how endangered some of our marine mammals are.
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5th - 12th
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Sound Waves Online Lab
Student will use the free PHET SOUND online simulation to learn about the properties of waves. This is a word document editable lab sheet for students to guide them through the simulation. Includes teacher answer key.
PHET Sound: Students will learn about frequency, amplitude, how to calculate the speed of sound, and sound waves.
MS-PS4-1
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5th - 10th
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Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design
Food Truck Project may be used alternately as an independent study, for small groups, or engage the entire class in a cross-curricular simulation. All instructions are written so that students working independently may take direction on their own with minimal teacher support. Teacher notes are provided to support teachers in guiding students when needed. The Food Truck Project is presented as a series of sub-units, best used in the order they appear, but adjustable to time available by selective
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Experience the Moon Phases Discovery Lab
Students create and actually see the moon phases as they change the alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. You only need the following supplies (styrofoam balls, popcicle sticks or sharpened pencils, and a light without a lamp shade) as seen in the picture, along with the Lab Sheet I have created to go with this hands-on activity. Could be a 1 or 2 day activity. Answer Key included. Very easy to set up and do. My students love this-as do I. Thanks and enjoy!
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1st - 6th
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Research Simulation Task- Science Related Task
Using CommonLit as a source, the two articles use evidence to support how the sun is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. Due to the fact that NJSLA uses 3 sources, one of which is a multi-media source for essay writing, students will review two texts and a short video which is linked onto the document to analyze and compose a 4 paragraph essay. In this purchase, you will receive: 1. Essay Prompt and deconstruction of that prompt2. Detailed outline as a scaffold for students3. Graphic
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4th - 7th
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Lab Periodic Table Activity Simulation: Alien Element Organization
This is a comprehensive Periodic Table Lab Activity Simulation for students. There are 3 documents:
1) Lab Introduction Document with Questions and setting the context to examine unknown elements from the Planet Pumpernickel
2) 9 page flash cards of unknown alien elements that have element properties of atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, conductivity, electron configuration, etc.
3) Answer Key for the most consistent element arrangement
I found this to be most successful when
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6th - 11th
PhET Reactants and Products Student Handout, NGSS MS-PS1-2 Aligned
This is a student handout to go along with the PhET simulation Reactants and Products. This activity is geared toward middle school students, and was designed alongside the NGSS benchmark: PS1-2. For that reason, the activity gets students to the understanding that chemical reactions occur when molecules rearrange into new combinations, but it does not focus on the "leftovers." Crosscutting Concepts:PatternsScale, Quantity, and ProportionScience and Engineering Practices:Developing and Using Mod
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Summer Camp In The Classroom: Cross Curricular Lesson Plans
Summer Camp in the Classroom is a simulation in which you transform your classroom into a campground. It has many computer related and non-computer related activities.
Students will work with team mates to select a campsite and map a route. They will participate as a team in learning about:local wildlife; fishing regulations; constellations; campfire cooking; plant, insect, weather, and water safety; using an obstacle course.
Campers will keep logs and scrapbooks while engaging in reading, writ
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Mixtures and Solutions Science Experiment
For this science experiment, we explored mixtures and solutions...
For the activity, I used the following items:
-pack of dixie cups
-package of chex mix
-3 clear solo cups (+water)
-food coloring (any color)
-1 large bowl
-tissues
I gave each student a copy of the worksheet (the product you are purchasing) before we did the activity. We started first with mixtures. For this portion, I put all the chex mix in the large bowl and told the students to draw what they saw in the "after" portion o
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2nd - 8th
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Energy Resources Debate for Science or Environment Classes
This document (created by Lindsey DeLuca) includes handout information for students regarding a debate project on energy resources. Students create written information, as well as participate in a debate about energy resources. This project can be modified to fit into a variety of different classroom situations and classes: biology, general science, earth science, geology, environmental science, STEM, debate, physical science, etc.
Energy sources included include: tidal, wind, solar, coal,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Egg Drop Virtual Lab
The Egg Drop Virtual Lab is a great introduction to the engineering design process. Students can select materials and test different designs to see how best to protect their egg from cracking. This is a worksheet for data collection and analysis based on a web-based simulation which can be found at this url: https://www.healthinteractives.studio/bydesign/egg-drop/I created this resource during virtual learning, but I think it can be a very useful lesson for a sub plan, a rained-out egg drop
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
24 STEM activities bundle including elementary & highschool challenges
Engage your students in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math lessons and challenges. Our bundle includes 12 elementary appropriate activities and 12 highschool appropriate activities.Activities included: Environmental Impact Study, Magnetic Slime, Straw Rocket Launcher and so much more!
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3rd - 12th
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PhET Lab: Static Electricity
Students follow a link to the PhET website where they can see electrons transfer to a balloon from a sweater when rubbed; they then delve into what static electricity and how positive and negative charges interact. Feel free to change the link to not include my last name :)
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-4
Candy Germ Transmission
Need a fun way to teach how germs are spread? Candy Germ Transmission is a fun experiment that can work well with any age group. I use it for high school, but I have friends who have used it in elementary school as well.
The experiment uses two similar candies that are transferred between student pairs. Only a few students are "infected". By the end of the experiment your class can see how germs are spread both directly and indirectly.
Includes instructions, data collection sheet, and
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1st - 12th
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