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Mrs Mays science days

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Muscle Fatigue lab activity

By Mrs Mays science days

I use this lab when my students are learning about the muscles. It is a fun lab as long as your students don't get too rowdy. I only do an activity for 2-3 minutes. I explain to my students that this is NOT a contest- and there are no prizes that

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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

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Digestive system project

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This project can be used with a test or in place of a test as well. Students work in groups and create a theme park made up of attractions that relate/are part of the digestive system. I have students present their projects to the class.

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Anatomy, Biology

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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M&M virus growth

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Use the "m" on m&ms to determine whether a virus reproduces, on the flip side, use the "m" again to determine who in the population is "safe" due to have a vaccine. I used this after discussing outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.** Skittles can

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Science, Biology, Other (Science)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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How far could you jump on other planets?

By Mrs Mays science days

This is a short and fun lab for kids to determine how far they would be able to jump on other planets due to gravity. It includes a hypothesis as well as conclusion questions for kids to complete. If you wanted to stretch it out a bit, you could

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Basic Operations, Science, Astronomy

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Laboratory

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Gummy bear dissection (simple)

By Mrs Mays science days

In this "dissection" lab students use gummy bears to show their understanding of some terminology they will use and see in an upcoming fetal pig dissection**I have found that Albanese gummy bears are usually free from most allergens including tree

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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6^th, 7^th

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Adaptation hands on activity (Mimicry)

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In this activity your students play the predator (jellybean lovin' predators) Have each student choose 1 jellybean from a choice of 2 different kinds. Did they get the tasty prey or the mimic? The reaction on their face should say it

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Biology, Other (Science), General Science

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Mystery lab (film canisters)

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This is an introductory lab to test the student's observation skills. Simply fill 10-20 old black/gray film canisters with "mystery objects" rice, erasers, staples, rubber bands, etc. Instruct students that they must determine what is in the

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General Science

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Laboratory, Lesson

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Relative Dating activity

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This document uses teachers from my school (but could include teachers from your school) and the years they started to introduce kids to the idea of relative dating and how it differs from absolute dating.

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Archaeology, General Science, Forensics

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Seeing isn't believing (senses and dichotomous key)

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This product is my free download EXTENDED. You can use this if you are working on dichotomous keys or if you are working on how your sense of taste depends on your sight. You will of course need to go over dichotomous keys FIRST if you students

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Science, Other (Science)

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6^th, 7^th

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Trek the tract

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Amaze you students at how long the digestive system actually is! I use adding machine tape to measure out the length for each part. Then, I have students hold the slips of paper across the room (you may have to do this in the hallway) to see how

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Anatomy, Biology, Health

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Laboratory

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Digestive System organ wanted poster

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This wanted poster is for a specific organ of the digestive system. It has 10 requirements for the students to look for. I used this as 1 of our review items for our chapter.Once I go over the activity with students, I let them get started trying to

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Mendel's Eggs

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In this activity, students cross eggs and determine if they follow Mendelian genetics or if they are "rule breakers"Students really enjoy this activity because it does or can incorporate candy!

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Science, Biology, Other (Science)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Seeing isn't believing

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This is a hands on approach to how sight can guide your perception of your other senses, in this case, taste

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Basic Principles, Other (Science), General Science

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

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Over a decade of teaching and going strong. I have taught all middle school levels 6th,7th, and 8th and love them all. They are all different!

MY TEACHING STYLE

HANDS ON!! VISUAL!! IF YOU AREN'T HAVING FUN, NEITHER ARE THE KIDS!!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA in Science Education from USD

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

A mom of 3 I also enjoy photography, vintage, and country living.

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science), Health, General Science, Forensics