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Dan Reiss

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Science and Current Events Articles

By Dan Reiss

Here is a bundle of different articles that can be used in a science classroom or for current events. Subjects include AirPods and Ear Health, Microplastics in the Oceans, Composting and many other topics.

Subjects:

Science, For All Subjects, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Handouts

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Mechanical Waves Review Activity

By Dan Reiss

Reviews the basics of understanding mechanical waves with questions of varying difficulty from recall to deeper levels of thinking.

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Science, Physical Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Forensic Anthropology: Estimating Height

By Dan Reiss

Forensic Anthropology is an interesting section of science, and students can be fascinated by what goes on in the world of forensics. This activity is an opportunity for students to test practices used in the field.Students measure the length of

Subjects:

Anatomy, Archaeology, Forensics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Laboratory

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Investigating Increases in Storms

By Dan Reiss

Has the number of severe storms increased over the last 20 years? And if so, why? This is a collection of 4 activities that can be used together or separately to investigate the increase in weather phenomena.This activity includes two articles, data

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Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

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College Preparedness Activity

By Dan Reiss

Here is a series of three college readiness activities. Students first learn to calculate their Grade Point Average with an example. Second, students plan their four years in high school to meet graduation requirements and prepare for college.

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Career and Technical Education, Vocational Education

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Mystery Liquid Laser Light Lab

By Dan Reiss

This lab uses red, purple and green lasers and liquids to observe properties of light that is shone through different media. Students are asked to write a hypothesis, test that hypothesis, and analyze their results. Safety is crucial when using

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Physics, Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Laboratory

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Climate Change & Weather

By Dan Reiss

Climate change is a very important issue, but sometimes students do not understand the connection between the big concept and their daily lives. This activity provides readings and explanations on how climate change impacts the weather and asks

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Earth Sciences, Environment

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Introducing Physics through the Olympics

By Dan Reiss

Olympic athletes use physics to improve their performance in many ways that we do not realize. This investigation into the Olympics shows students the applications of physics and gives inspirational stories about Olympians. There are multiple

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Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Climate & the Olympic Training Center

By Dan Reiss

How are our athletes training for the 2024 Olympics? This lesson delves into the benefits of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from altitude, climate, and the human response to training. The lesson also includes an inspirational story

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Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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2024 Summer Olympics Package

By Dan Reiss

Here are several articles and activities that can incorporated into a unit on the Summer Olympics. With the 2024 Summer Olympics this is a great way to engage students in science and current events.

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Physics, Other (Social Studies - History), Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Investigating Severe Weather

By Dan Reiss

Students interact with texts in a variety of ways, develop questions, and support their claims with evidence and reasoning regarding how severe weather is created and impacts people in different communities.

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Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Severe Weather Group Research & Presentations

By Dan Reiss

Students investigate the causes of severe weather, how they form, and safety precautions. This is an opportunity for students to collaborate and research as well as develop ELA skills in a supported environment. A simple rubric for grading is

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Projects, Activities

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How Did Ducks Teach Us About Currents?

By Dan Reiss

In 1992 a container of rubber ducks fell off a cargo ship; ducks were still being found over 15 years later. Scientists have studied the travels of the ducks to better understand ocean currents. This activity involves the story of the ducks, some

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Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Investigating the Rise in Hurricanes

By Dan Reiss

Over the last several decades there has been a significant rise in hurricanes. This investigation helps students interact with the crisis in different ways to deepen understanding. A variety of texts, writing prompts, short answer, and multiple

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Slinky Waves Lab

By Dan Reiss

Slinkies are an excellent way to model transverse and longitudinal waves that gains and drives student interest. This lab is an introduction to waves that allows students to model different waves using slinkies and observe how waves travel.

Subjects:

Science, Physics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Laboratory

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Calculating Relative Humidity

By Dan Reiss

Using a sling psychrometer students can easily calculate the relative humidity in a room. Sling psychrometers are relatively inexpensive on Amazon and are an important tool when discussing weather. Students calculate the relative humidity in 3

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

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Fingerprint Evidence Convicts The Wrong Man (Current Events Article)

By Dan Reiss

Fingerprint evidence is often thought to be infallible, and today it almost could be. However, several cases have been overturned based on mistakes made in the collection and interpretation of fingerprint evidence. This article looks at a famous

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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How Weather Affects the Color of the Sky

By Dan Reiss

Why does the sky change colors during different weather events. This article looks at how the sky changes during a tornado as an example, but can be applied to other events as well. An answer key is included.

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Earth Sciences

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Investigating Sound Waves #2

By Dan Reiss

This resource is similar in nature to Investigating Sound Waves, and covers the same NGSS standards (MS-PS4-1 & MS-PS4-2) allowing students a second opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of sound waves and mechanical waves.

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities

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Why is Earth Day Important?

By Dan Reiss

Earth Day is April 22 every year. Here is an article that can be used repeatedly to reinforce the importance of celebrating and being good stewards of the Earth. Comprehension questions and an an answer key are included.

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Spring, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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