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Common Core 7.SP.A.1 resources for Easel Assessments

Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab

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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:

Basic Principles, Graphing, Physical Science

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Games

CCSS:

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NGSS:

HS-PS1-8

, HS-PS1-1

, HS-PS1-4

, HS-PS1-6

, MS-PS1-4

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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle

Create - a - Creature Genetics Unit

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3D-PT

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:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS: