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8th grade general science cultural activities for Montessori
Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
This is a fairly straightforward Scavenger Hunt to use with Google Earth. Students simply type in the coordinates and record their findings. This is a fun thing to do if a student is done with their work early or for a fun Friday activity. This usually takes students about 30 mins to complete. Now comes with key!
If you do not have Google Earth installed, you can now download a free plug-in for Chrome here:
https://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html
UPDATE: As Google begins
Grades:
6th - 12th
Six Kingdoms of Life Cards & Charts
Six Kingdoms of Life Cards & Charts - Includes the following charts and cards for the Six Kingdoms of Life: archaebacteria, eubacteria, protista, fungi, plantae, and animalia.Includes:1 photographic color control chart1 labeled chart (no pictures)1 blank chart8 photographic cards (used to build the chart on the floor)Cards with labels are approx. 3½" x 3¼", cards without labels are approx. 1" shorter. Charts print on letter size paper (8½" x 11").You may be interested in the following:Six K
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5th - 8th
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BRAZIL South America Activity e-Book: Hands-on Activities & Printables!
Learn about the country of Brazil by identifying major landmarks, cities and other geographical locations. Create a detailed 3D paper model of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statute that watches over Rio de Janeiro and learn about other major landmarks throughout the country through full color flashcards and maps. Review the major points of native and colonial history in Brazil and how these events have shaped this country. Discover the tribes of the Amazon and create indigenous hats, hammocks
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PreK - 8th
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Mini-Explorer's Nature Journal | Guided | Outdoor Education
Nature journaling is a great tool to get your students observing, recording, and artistic. Many teachers find it hard to engage all of their students when introducing nature journaling. This journal takes any guess work out, it is completely structured for 30 days of nature journaling. Included sections in this resource:Blank monthly calendar (start whenever is most convenient to you)Introduction to Nature Journaling15 prompt ideas (for those days when you don't know what to journal about)Dan
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Science Do Now: Celebrate culturally diverse scientists each day all year long
Scientist Spotlight- Do Now: Celebrate culturally diverse scientists each day including scientists for Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American/ American Indian Month, African American/ Black History Month, Women's History Month, Asian American/ Pacific Islander Month, LGBTQ+ Month, and much more.Daily Do-Now: Each day students do quick research for the scientist of the day, write a sentence in both a weekly google doc (submitted each Friday) and the class chat. A student counts down to press en
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Quick and Easy Cabbage Juice pH Indicator Lab
This activity results in impressive color changes and is really fun to do! Students will use cabbage juice to test various substances for acidity or alkalinity. Purple cabbage juice turns bright pink for acids and bright blue for bases. This lab lists vinegar, tap water, baking soda solution, lemon/lime soda, and bleach solution - but you can easily convert the file to a word document and edit as needed.
This is a completely qualitative lab, and it is meant to be done in very little time. The ac
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5th - 12th
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Veterinary Anatomy Coloring Book : Animal Anatomy and Veterinary Physiology
"The Coloring Book of Animal Anatomy and Veterinary Organ Functions" is an excellent reference aimed at educating readers about animal anatomy and veterinary organ functions in an enjoyable and interactive manner. The book provides detailed drawings of various parts of animals' anatomy, both internal and external, helping to deepen understanding of animal body structure.Additionally, the book offers comprehensive information about the functions of different organs in the animal body and their im
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Scientist Instagram Research Project
Scientist Instagram Research ProjectINCLUDES:- Research outline for students- List of underrepresented scientists for students to use to research- Teacher example- Student template #1 (1 slides instagram profile)- Student template #2 (1 slide instagram profile with 3 slides of posts)
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Grades:
6th - 8th
About S.T.E.M Worksheets with Questions Graphic
Includes:* 50 challenges* PDF instant download* Edit template in Canva* 8.625 x 11.25 inches* 51 pages* kdp approvedPerfect for students eager to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this 50-page PDF is packed with exciting experiments and interactive tasks. Enhance your problem-solving skills and fuel your passion for learning anytime, anywhere with this easy digital download.HOW TO USE:Click the Canva link provided when you are logged into your Canva account. Once clicke
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5th - 8th
Untold Earth Choice Board Activity - No Prep/Editable
GIVE THE CHOICE TO YOUR STUDENTS! This is the perfect activity to give students their agency, while still knowing that they will learn something valuable. Students will discover some unusual things about the Earth we live on, by choosing different videos from the choice board. All videos revolve around science and a little bit of culture. Each video also has 3 editable questions that students can answer. To answer these questions you can print out one of the provided worksheets or assign them on
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Virtual Field Trip to the Bronx Zoo!
18 slides-Google powerpointInteractive virtual tour with bitmojis, links and websites
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Grades:
PreK - 9th
Observations vs. Inferences (with two truths and a lie!)
Lesson Overview: Oh, the power of observations and inferences - they are imperative to science! Not to mention that they are a great way to let your students get to know you, and a great way to get to know your new students. Observations and inferences can be taught by providing students with a small item that represents who you are or why you teach - ask them to observe and infer what that item means to you. For example, my students analyze one of my favorite pieces of wall art, a sketch of a h
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6th - 11th
Also included in: STRONG Start to the School Year in Biology BUNDLE!
Women's History Month Scientists WebQuest | Seasonal Science | Internet Activity
This activity is a WebQuest designed to celebrate Women's History Month in March. Students will visit the online BBC Science Focus digital article and have the option of reading about/researching 22 female scientists with notable accomplishments over the years.The accompanying worksheet asks students to choose 5 scientists and complete several biographical questions about each one they choose.
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4th - 10th
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Myths, Legends and Ancient Disasters eBook
Myths, Legends and Ancient Disasters eBook is a common core book of 11 lessons that teaches students about why myths were created, how natural disasters such as comet impacts, floods, and sunken cities were remembered, and what the ancient people believed about these disasters.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Science WebQuest | Internet Activity | Student Research
This is a project created for use during Black History Month. There is a website provided where students can research and record information on famous/important contributions of African American scientists. This activity was also a great way to show students ALL the different aspects of the science field. The scientists are divided up into categories (Biotechnologists, Biologists, Zoologists, etc.)
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4th - 12th
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Science of Cheese Mini Lab & Lesson Plan [solubility & precipitation]
This material is anchored in a phenomena-based mini lab, followed by our engaging Science Behind Cheese video.Students will learn about how acids form curds in milk through a mini-lab and explanation of the phenomena using concepts of electrostatic charges and solubility. The science in this unit is geared towards a middle school understanding of the topic, but is great for introductory high school chemistry classes too.This Packet Includes:Teacher Lesson Plan with NGSS standards“The Science Beh
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: The Science Behind: Cheese Bundle (Middle School)
plants and Leaves shapes ,function,types alot of skill sharpener activies cards
root cross section worksheetsin this worksheets kids can learn and practice a lot about the plants root they can match,color ,read and write to learn the structure of the plants rootyou can use the worksheets and do another activities like collecting some garden plants and try to watch across section under microscopeits totally amazing kids will have fun in learningThank you for visiting worksheetszone.followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items! I would love for
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PreK - 8th
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CER Practice Activity
This is a CER activity to help students dip their toes into the writing of CER's. The students are posed with a general question that spans across all types of students. An example is also provided to show students an example of an appropriate evidence and reasoning.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Volcano/Earthquake Eruption Safety Plan--Upgraded!!!
CALLING ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS Junior High and High School!!!When you are gifted an incredible group of inquisitive minds who want to delve into the worse-case scenarios, you want to give them a project they can really sink their teeth into! This project was created for students who are willing to take on the challenge of formulating an evacuation plan in the event of a major volcanic eruption in the US (we used Mt. Ranier in Washington State, you can also use Yellowstone or Mt. St. Helens) or Ea
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7th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Black History Month STEM Project: African Americans in Medicine and Healthcare
This activity uses the Smithsonian Museum's Learning Lab materials, highlighting artifacts and exhibits from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Take a virtual tour of the museum's exhibits dedicated to African American contributions to early 19th century medicine and healthcare here in the United States during and after the Civil War. Students read text, observe artifacts and watch videos to learn more about the incredible individuals and their accomplishments, as well
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6th - 12th
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Explore Microbes, Cellular Respiration & Ecosystems through Kimchi Lab & Lesson
In this 4-6 day lesson, students explore microbes, cellular respiration, and environmental factors in ecosystems by making and observing kimchi over time.Essential Questions:What is kimchi and how is it made?How does kimchi change over time as it sits?How can we influence the growth of microbes [LAB] in kimchi?You can learn more details about the exact materials needed for this lesson and labs, as well as the timing of each lab, at our website: www.bitescized.org. Go to https://www.bitescized.or
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Botany- 16 Leaf Shapes with Descriptions, Picture Sorting Cards, Real Photos
If you are doing a plant themed unit, go beyond just the basics of plant parts and dive into an interesting and in-depth look at leaf shapes and how we can use the leaf shapes to identify plants. Including:Definition cards of 16 types of leaf shapes: linear, ovate, elliptical, oblong, cordate, lanceolate, acicular, reuniform, orbicular, sagittate, hastate, lyrate, spatulate, rhomboid, oblique, and cuneateSorting headers in 2 versions: with and without graphics64 Sorting cards in real photos: 4 p
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PreK - 12th
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Types of Energy Quiz in both English and Spanish
This is a quiz on the different forms of energy and the law of conservation of energy. There is a word bank with fill - in vocabulary, matching examples to the type of energy, and a short response on how the Law of Conservation of Energy works in a campfire and a car. This is an editable Word document that you can modify for use in your classroom. I use an online translator to convert documents for my spanish-speaking students and I have included both copies in this download.Answer key is inc
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Parts of Human Skin Book (red highlights) - Montessori Nomenclature
Skin Nomenclature Book illustrates and describes 11 parts of the skin: skin, epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous, sweat gland, sweat pores, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sensory receptors, arteries, and veins. The skin is in color, and the individual parts are all shown in red.Includes:book cover11 picture pages11 description pagesThere are two styles of books included. Style one is approx. 3¾" x 5", style two is approx. 5½” x 5½“ and requires little preparation.You may be interested in the Skin
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5th - 8th
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