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Common Core RST.6-8.3 research
Cool Bridges: Force and motion project-based learning
Cool bridges present some of the world wonders that engages students in a rigorous STEM activity which is very relevant to the community. The activity is project-based implying that each student in a group will assume a real world responsibility. Students will research, read, compile notes, create facts map, use a matrix, build a bridge manually or virtually and create a presentation. The presentation may be video recorded or teams may present in front of peers and visitors. At the end of the pr
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Force and Motion Unit
Food Culture and Cultural Geography - Sorting Mats & Activities!
Explore the rich tapestry of global food culture and cultural geography with "Food Culture and Cultural Geography," a captivating unit study designed to foster hands-on learning and deepen students' understanding of diverse cultures around the world. Perfect for diverse learners, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of activities tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Key Features:Sorting mats provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages and a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Wings of Fire Book 1 Novel Study and Food Geography Bundle
CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
Grades:
5th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Evolution by Natural Selection PSA Themed project | student choice board
Evolution by Natural Selection Endangered Species Project is an activity where students get a chance to research critically endangered animals. Put on your detective hat and help to create a PSA to find these missing animals. This interactive project is perfect for hands-on learning. It is low-prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions and a student choice board. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Endangered Species Student Choice Board Project Rubric for the pres
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Bundle: Build a Sustainable Town as a 3D Model: Minecraft
•By the end of this activity you will be able to do1. Explain what sustainability energy is and how it works2. Discuss pros and cons of various sustainable transport and energy options.3. Use a 3d modeling program (Minecraft) to model basic structures to show ideas4. Take pictures in program and write a description about sustainable transport and energy options.
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Building an Energy Efficient Home Project - Google Doc link included!
Model building is a key science skill, but can be a challenge to see through in the classroom! Provide an opportunity for your students to work through the engineering design process, complete research, communicate their findings and build a model with this project about energy efficiency and using renewable resources! Hands-on science can be challenging, but make it easy with this all inclusive project. Included: teacher plans with pacing, student worksheets for research - planning - supply
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Grades:
6th - 9th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Synthetic Materials and the Natural Substances they are Made of.
This is a two-day activity where students begin by completing a matrix of 14 synthetic fabrics and materials that we use in our everyday lives. They research to find what each is made of and what the material is used for. Then on the second day they use the included chart to select one of the synthetic hydrocarbon molecules to build in 3-D. Following the included instructions they will build the model using tiny colored marshmallows and toothpicks to represent the bonds. Finally they glue ever
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-3
Scientific Method: Mystery Box Lab "Think Outside the Box"
This lab encourages the students to "Think Outside the Box!"
This lab is an excellent way to start a school year in the science lab!
It introduces the students to the scientific method, exposes them to the lab and tools/equipment commonly used, and is always a fun challenge!
The lab is easy to set up, low cost, and really fun for the students. The materials can be used year after year.
This lab allows teachers to cover a variety of important science topics including:
Scientific Method
Measu
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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STEM Design for Learning: Designing Weather Instruments
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
The Weather Station WebQuest is a great way to introduce students to the world of weather measurement and invention. The webquest and design process supports critical thinking and collaboration as students form teams and make decisions about weather instrument design. The final product is a weather station with models representing best efforts in inquiry, research, design, collaboration, and decision making.
WebQuest project-based learning teac
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Grades:
5th - 8th
SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
DIY Recycling Project
This resource has everything you need to complete a recycle project including graphic organizers to help organize assignments, oral presentation note card requirements, and rubrics that are aligned to the common core. Students will create something USEFUL using materials that we would otherwise throw away or recycle, such as plastic milk containers, water bottles, soda cans, plastic buttons, card board, newspaper, magazines, paper towel or toilet paper rolls, etc. What can students build
Grades:
4th - 8th
All About Butterflies- Insect Unit Study for Homeschool- UPDATED!!
Learn all about butterflies through this research-based unit study Butterfly Insect Research Notebook (Check out the video preview to see all 215 pages). It has 400+ research questions, 5 hands-on experiments and art activities and 8 writing activities for recording. Engage in independent, interdisciplinary internet-based research to find out about their families, life cycle, camouflage, nutritional requirement, how they help in pollination and so much more!!What will you be researching on in t
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Project Astronomy "Stars" ABC Book
Student computer lab project review. Students can create an electronic class presentation on the subject of stars (and galaxies) using a letter of the alphabet beginning with “A” and ending with “Z.” A student example of an "ABC Star Book" in PowerPoint can be found by going to http://www.astronomydad.com/student-projects.html
Terms covered in this unit include:
parallax, stellar parallax, light year , parsec, proper motion, radial motion, transverse velocity, Mira, Hipparchus, apparent mag
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Sample template report that EXPLAINS how to DO the science fair report!
I call this an "inception lesson." The document itself explains how to write the report, format the report in word or GoogleDocs, and shows students exactly what it should look like!Share with students and they can edit the original document directly for their own report. It's *almost* foolproof!Please share only with your class: encourage team teachers to buy their own copy.
Five-Paragraph Expository Research Essay
MEETS COMMON CORE STANDARDS as follows: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: Writing ELA-Literacy W.6-8.2, 4 through 10 SCIENCE: Writing. ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2 through 10Resources:1. Thesis & Outline PowerPoint2. Student Handout for Thesis & Outline PowerPoint (printable)3. Parallel Thesis Worksheet (printable)4. Mammal Research Essay Assignment (printable)5. Research Analysis (printable)6. Step-by-Step Rough Draft Instructions (printable)7. Research Paper Rubric (printable)**Best if used wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
ORGAN DONOR - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief is a real-life application addressing the concept of heat and heat loss through the use of insulating materials. In this case, students design and build a container to keep items cold.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
ENVIRO LAND - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed as a general engineering brief but can be used for a variety of other purposes. For example, some students at the middle school level may still have difficulty in creating an overhead projection and as a result may have difficulty in reading and interpreting maps. An activity like this could prove helpful in identifying these students. Enviro-Land might also be used to reinforce the environmental issues the students have been studying as well as a venue for puttin
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
ROLL A RAMA - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief could be used as a general design challenge or as a discrepant event for introducing the concept of inertia and Newton’s laws. In any case, students will need to explore the rolling characteristics of each of the cans of soup as well as the other variables that affect their relative speeds. Given the mathematics background of the students, the formula V =d/t could be used to compute the speed of each can (V = velocity, d = distance and t = time).
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: FORCE AND MOTION DESIGN BRIEFS
MUDDY MESS - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was written as an application lesson for an environmental unit or as an extension lesson on water purification techniques. It could also be used in a physical science lesson as a culminating activity on separation techniques or differentiating between pure substances and mixtures.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
DRILL THE WELL A LITTLE DEEPER - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was designed to complement an environmental program that includes the conservation of natural resources. This design brief does not require the students to have prior knowledge but will provide an opportunity for the students to research water conservation practices and devices and to collect data regarding their own water usage. If the specificity of the water conservation device is determined ahead of time by the teacher, this activity could also be used as a physical science le
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
LET THE SUNHINE IN - 2 DESIGN BRIEFS
This design brief is an application of heat transfer through the process of radiation and or a combination of radiation and conduction, specifically in designing and building solar houses.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS3-3
, HS-ETS1-1
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