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Science Common Core 8.G.C.9 resources
Mission to Mars: Middle School STEM Curriculum Unit
Mission to Mars STEM UnitLooking for a complete STEM curriculum that includes hands-on engineering design, real-world connections, science, and math connections all centered around one theme? Look no further with our Space Club: Mission to Mars curriculum! Read a detailed blog post overview here. Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Space Club Mission Control
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
Basic TinkerCAD Controls Cheat Sheet
Are you looking for a free CAD program for your STEM class? TinkerCAD is a great way to introduce your class to CAD & 3D printing. This cheat sheet is a great way to have all the commands & tools TinkerCAD offers in an easy-to-use reference! You can also buy a full length tutorial video HERE, or download a audio presentation HERE. This cheat sheet will save you time & frustration when your students ask you “How do I do this”? for the hundredth time in the class. This w
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
A Math Adventure Through the Solar System
8 FUN math activities included to help your students practice their math skills and learn a little bit about their place in their solar system!Solar System Long JumpOverview: Students figure out their average long jump on Earth, and then based on the gravity of each planet, calculate the distance of that jump on each planet. Solar System WeightOverview: Based on gravity of each planet, students calculate their weight and the measurements of central tendency. Students will then graph their resul
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, 5-PS2-1
Density STEAM STEM Boat Activity
In this S.T.E.A.M. / S.T.E.M. and project based learning activity, students get to experiment with density by creating a boat that floats and holds pennies. Included are two pages of student handouts (PDF), a teacher lesson guide (PDF), and an editable powerpoint with background information on density and to guide the lesson.Materials required: A large container of water, scale, rulers, scissors, pennies (or other objects to place in the boats), and an assortment of materials to build the boats
Grades:
9th - 10th
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Also included in: Geometry Activities Bundle for the Whole Year
TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Empower your students with the fascinating world of 3D printing through our comprehensive "TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle." This resource is your all-in-one solution for introducing 3D design, creativity, and innovation into your classroom.Key Highlights: Comprehensive Curriculum: Our bundle offers a complete curriculum that guides educators through the fundamentals of TinkerCAD and 3D printing, making it suitable for beginners and experienced users alike. Interactive Learning: Dive into th
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
...
Scaling a Brownie Recipe: Volume, Units, & Heat Transfer
In this 4-6 day lesson, students explore volume, unit conversions, and the relationship between energy transfer and mass by comparing pan sizes and scaling a brownie recipe. We provide multiple options include brownie box mix recipes to make this as accessible as possible!Objectives:- Compare different size pans by exploring ways to calculate volume and using ratios - Learn how to scale up or down a recipe by using unit conversions and application of ratios, multiplication, and division - Explor
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
CER Measuring Volume Scientific Arguments: 6 Claim Options & More! Middle School
Introducing our Measuring Volume Scientific Argumentation CER Set - a comprehensive and engaging resource for science teachers looking for an accessible and interactive way to teach middle school students about volume, ways to measure it, what it means, and its many applications and related concepts. Explore SIX different claims related to volume, including measuring volume using water displacement and geometric formulas, how temperature changes can impact volume, the relationship between mL and
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Grades:
6th - 9th
CCSS:
History of Measurement
This three to five-day activity is entertaining and brings out student's research and creativity skills. It introduces students to the history of measurement. This activity can be printed or completed online. You can choose to give students only the question sheet or the WebQuest with questions. Students decipher a hidden message to measure their foot and hand with a ruler in a really fun Cryptogram. Next, students practice their mathematic skills by finding the surface area and volume of pyrami
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5th - 12th
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TinkerCAD: Pencil Holder Project (Volume/Scale Factor)-7th/8th Grade (STEAM)
TinkerCAd is a free, online application to introduce all levels of students to Computer Animated Design. It can be used on all devices.This is a fun and comprehensive project that covers Volume, Scale Factor, Surface Area, CAD design, and 3D printing in a meaningful way. They will design and be able to print out a pencil holder for their lockers that can stick to the inside. (Magnets will need to be provided). Students work at their own pace!During this project, students:- Learn about volume of
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: All 6 Projects Bundle for 7th/8th
TinkerCAD Architecture Design Elements
You can use TinkerCAD to model the basic design elements of contemporary and classical architecture. In this assignment you'll explore the advanced libraries of TinkerCAD to build a demonstration model of different elements of architecture.In this you'll use TinkerCAD to produce a home model with students selection of design elements. The Easel Activity is a checklist for your students to check off when they complete the different parts of the assignment.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Experiment: Volume of irregular objects
Experiment: Volume of irregular objects can help students to practice how to determine the volume using different equipment in the lab. Also, this worksheet include marking rubric for teacher and on the last page is example of how answers should look like.This is guided experiment where students need to write their prediction, determine the variables (controlled, dependent and independent), they need to fulfill result table, draw a graph and write conclusion.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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TinkerCAD Controls Overview Presentation w Audio
This presentation is ready to help you and your class understand the basics of TinkerCAD. This presentation shows how to resize objects, flip, array (duplicate), and align. This presentation aligns with the TinkerCAD cheat sheets that I sell in my store. Show this presentation for professional development, keep as a reference, or have your students follow along. This includes an audio description on all slides to help you follow along. If you want to get deeper into STEM, you can use TInkerCAD t
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Cone Zone: A Comprehensive S.T.E.A.M. Activity
Students will design a cone-shaped descent chute for a planetary landing craft to optimize stability and minimize speed in this engaging lesson. This activity lends itself to student scientists of many ages. Young learners will benefit from simply creating the cones and testing their effectiveness. Older students can use spreadsheets that they create to analyze the data on a much more sophisticated level.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
The Water Cycle: labeled & unlabeled diagrams, human impacts, 3 lab activities
Get ready to study the water cycle! The at-home science labs are perfect for homeschool or remote learning. Adaptable to a variety of age groups, from late elementary to early middle school.Included MaterialsWater cycle diagram and blank student sheetReusable labeling tiles10 vocab flashcardsEvaporation science at-home labPrecipitation science at-home labInfiltration science at-home labLab observation sheetsReflection questionsHuman impacts questions and activityDirectionsAnswer key Please note
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-ESS2-3
Finding the Volume of a Shark
Geometry can be quite boring so why not spice it up by combining math with sharks? Who doesn't like sharks anyway? Great for middle school kids and allows them to exercise some creativity in presentation all while applying math in a real world scenario.
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6th - 10th
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3D Model US Airspace for Part 107 sectionals in TinkerCAD
If you're studying ground school for your private pilots or Part 107 license, you know that the US airspace system is a complex set of pathways for aircraft to navigate. On the FAA Airman's Knowledge test (AKT), knowing the differences between Class A, B, C, D, E & G is a major portion of the AKT. Visualizing airspace over the FAA sectional charts can be difficult to do at the start of flight school. This activity shows you how to read the different airspace's on a sectional, and walks you t
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Density of Pure Substances
This Density powerpoint is filled with sample density problems of several mystery metals. In addition it introduces students to percent error and how to calculate it using a Table of Literature Values of Density. Students need to view this powerpoint before the Density of Mystery Metal Lab.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Engage Curiosity: How Many Beads in a Jar - Indirect Observation Lab
Have you ever been to a carnival and seen the booth where you have to guess the number of beans / marbles in a jar? This lab takes that classic game and turns it into a science inquiry lab for your class!Fuel curiosity and critical thinking with our "How Many Beads in a Jar Inquiry Lab." This experiment challenges students to employ indirect observation techniques, honing their deductive skills as they estimate the number of beads in a concealed jar through thoughtful scientific inquiry.Key High
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
VOLUME CALCULATIONS, A PRE-LAB to DENSITY
The powerpoint covers how to calculate the volume of various shapes in a science lab, including a rectangular prism, a sphere, a cylinder, and an irregularly-shaped object. The slides go into great detail how to perform the measurements and then make the calculations. This presentation can be used to prepare students for density calculations. Also in my store is a Volume Lab whereby students can practice measuring dimensions and calculating the volume of 9 different objects.Once the students ma
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
Volume Lab
Students rotate around 9 stations. The students will measure the dimensions of various objects and calculate their volume. Students will use a ruler, metric stick, yarn or string, and a graduated cylinder. Some of the shapes include a sphere, cylinder, rectangular prism, and an irregularly-shaped object. This lab prepares the students for the Density of 4 Mystery Metals Lab.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
From STEM to Plate: Careers in Food Science
This four-lesson unit for grades six through eight promotes the development of STEM abilities and critical thinking skills, while fostering an appreciation for the people involved in food production. The curriculum includes inquiry-based labs, real life challenges for students to investigate, and opportunities to plan and construct products and shipping models. Featured careers include food scientist, food packaging specialist, food transportation specialist, and food safety specialist.Supplemen
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Volume & Surface Area Digital Solving Activity! Editable! Answer Key Included!
Practice problems for solving volume and surface area for:- cones- triangular prisms- spheres- rectangular prisms- cylindersThings can be added, deleted or changed to meet your class needs!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
SCUBA - or whatever floats your boat
Students will be introduced to ideas such as density, Charles's Law, Boyle's Law, and buoyancy. They will model with mathematics, using linear equations, ratios and rates. The students will apply the ideas and physical properties to scuba diving and transfer the knowledge to explain why objects float in air. Ultimately, students will become "teachers" of the subject and will work together to create a model and poster session.
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7th - 10th
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How To Make Crafts Using Recycled Materials
Please note this is not the entire book. this is a sample for promotion to tell your friends, parents, and colleagues. The actual copy of the book can be purchased on amazon.com, Barnes and noble.com, and other websites plus from myself. How to make crafts using recycled materials is a 124-page book of vast knowledge that pushes crafting to the next level and beyond. The book focuses on using everyday household materials to create toys that can be painted and played with for numerous hours. The
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Not Grade Specific
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