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Science Common Core SL.7.1 resources
Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #4 Elemental Messages
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about atomic numbers and chemical symbols with a little 'elemental spelling' added to the mix! Given the atomic number, students record the chemical symbol and spell out a hidden message.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be com
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5th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzles: The Complete Set of Puzzles
Ready for a wild ride through the world of elements? Buckle up, educators, because we've got a Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt that'll make your students' heads spin faster than a noble gas!Introducing our Non-Traditional, Student-Friendly, Periodic Table-Friendly, and Downright Awesome Introduction to the Periodic Table! This bundle is packed with so much excitement, you'll need a hazmat suit to contain it!Here's what your students will uncover:Elements named after scientists, because who doesn't
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5th - 10th
Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Science of Gratitude | November & Thanksgiving | Nonfiction Mini Lessons
Perfect resource for Middle and High School students for Thanksgiving or any time of the year! Cross-curricular literacy reading selections on the scientific benefits of gratitude. Don't just tell your students they should be grateful - demonstrate the scientific reasons behind why they will benefit by developing the habit of gratitude. These mini-lessons are fully editable and include differentiated writing responses and activities. Use portions throughout the school year, as you need. You can
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: English Language Arts - Bundle of MY Favorite Products in My Shop
Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Directed Drawing Space Theme
⭐️space themed directed drawings ⭐️Directed drawings are a wonderful and effective way to add fun activities that promote practice following directions, fine motor skill practice, and creative expression. These directed drawings have the steps to draw pictures on their own sheet of paper. There are visual examples and a short sentence explaining what to do. ⭐️There is a black and white and color version of each drawing. You can use the color version to demonstrate how to color and add value to t
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1st - 8th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #6 Chemical Symbol Scramble
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about chemical symbols and mystery words! Given the element name, students identify the chemical symbol and unscramble symbols to spell out a mystery word.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on th
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6th - 9th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #3 Elements in Compounds
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about chemical elements in chemical compounds! Given the chemical formula, students identify the elements present in the compound.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and are
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5th - 10th
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Exploring Groundwater and Aquifers (NGSS MS-ESS3-1) (5E Model Explore & Explain)
Develop student understanding of the distribution of groundwater resources (and their limited nature) by analyzing data and designing and participating in an engineering design challenge in which they design and construct an aquifer. In this lesson, students understand why groundwater isn’t found just anywhere and realize the importance of this limited resource. In this activity, students will:map the distribution of groundwaterdesign and construct an aquifer to understand how they work and what
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: The Water Cycle - 5E & NGSS MS-ESS2-4 & MS-LS2-1
Four Brains are Better than One - Collaborative Ice Breaking Activity {Editable}
This collaborative crossword activity hits many difficult Grade 6-11 Common Core Standards for SPEAKING and LISTENING in a way that is simple, fun for the students and effective. The focus is on collaborative problem solving in small groups.***************************************************************************TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:♥ "We love this brain game!" (Thanks Rocquina V.)♥ "I used this as an icebreaker at the beginning of the year! The students really enjoye
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6th - 12th
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Human Anatomy & Physiology: Structure & Function Model, Diagrams, & Card Sorts
Please see individual files included in this bundle for additional details.Click here to follow my store and receive the latest updates.Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable.Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present.All Rights Reserved by Author. By using this Resource you agree to the Terms as outlined in the Terms of Service. This Resource is for limited Personal Use only; not to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #1 Find the Hidden Element
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about searching for and finding elements.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and are most effective when used together. The complete bundle also serves as a worry-free less
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5th - 10th
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What Are Earth's Natural Resources - Mineral, Energy, and Groundwater MS-ESS3-1
In this activity, students will explore examples of natural resources to construct their own definition of the term natural resources. Students will use images, discussion questions, and web resources to build their understanding of what natural resources are and how humans use them each day. This lesson begins with a phenomenon (water shortage in South Africa) and returns to it at the end of the lesson. While it introduces a variety of natural resources, it emphasizes in particular (through the
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #2 All About Me, Myself, & I
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about me, myself, and I.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and are most effective when used together. The complete bundle also serves as a worry-free lesson plan for subst
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4th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #12 Build a Chemical Compound
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about the composition of chemical compounds! Given the atomic number, students decipher the chemical formula for the chemical compound.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and
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5th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #13 Elements in Your Body
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about elements found in the human body! Given a modified genetic code, students discover which elements make up the human body and in what percentages.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Pe
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5th - 10th
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Paper Helicopters Engineering Design Challenge Hands On STEM Activity FUN!
Do you want a super easy, download and go, fun engineering design challenge? No extra materials (except copy paper) are required! SPIN into STEM with this hands on, problem solving, cooperative learning, Engineering Project - Paper Helicopter Activity! This activity is aligned with NGSS, MYP and other International Science and Engineering Standards.Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any ti
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5th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #5 A Little Elemental Latin
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about chemical symbols and old Latin names with a little ordered pair review thrown in! Using a coordinate grid, students discover the Latin roots for eleven modern element symbols.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed
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5th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #7 Square of Atomic Numbers
Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about atomic numbers with some simple arithmetic added to the mix! Given thought provoking clues, students identify elements and record atomic numbers to complete a magic square.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed pr
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5th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #15 Common Names for Chemicals
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about common names for some common household products! Given either a clue to the element, the element name, or the element symbol, students decipher the common name for each compound.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be comp
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5th - 10th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #11 Morse Code Elements
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about communicating chemistry in Morse code?! Given the International Morse Code and some thought provoking clues, students decipher the names, symbols, and atomic numbers of elements.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be comp
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room Game Activity- Kids, Teens & Homeschool
Make your end of the year celebration unforgettable with this fun Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room Activity (previously Solar Eclipse Escape Room). It is designed for ages 12-adult, but younger ones can play with some help. The fun and engaging “Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room” features 12 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code. This easy no-prep party game can be played indoors or outside, and it is perfect for:Ancient Greece Unitthe Solar Eclipse a space themed par
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Environmental Espionage Escape Room Game Activity for Kids, Teens & Homeschool
Make your end of the year celebration unforgettable with this fun Espionage Escape Room Activity which focuses on environmental waste and Earth Day. It is designed for ages 11-adult, but younger ones can play with some help. The fun and engaging “Environmental Espionage Escape Room” (previously labeled Earth Day Espionage) features 9 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code. This easy no-prep party game can be played indoors or outside, and it is perfect for:End of the year activityEnv
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