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Earth sciences activities for Microsoft Excel
Tides and Moon Phase Graph Activity using NOAA
Students will develop a graphical model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and how they affect our tides.
NGSS-MSESS1-1
In this activity, students will go to the NOAA website and collect tidal data from a region around the US. Students plot a month of tidal data and predict the moon phases based on how high the high tides are and how low the low tides are (spring vs neap tides). Students are amazed to find that their predictions are right by looking a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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El Nino Assignment | Environmental and Marine Worksheet
This graphing assignment comes in two versions, digital and printable. The printable is 3 pages and includes reading, data collection, and graphing. Three colored maps (El Nino, La Nina, and normal conditions) are provided. If you are unable to print them in color for the class, there is a digital version you could project or provide to students. Students begin with a quick reading review of what causes El Nino (very basic). Students analyze colored maps of El NIno, La Nina, and normal condition
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AICE Marine Science AS Level Growing Bundle
Physics - Big Bang - Big Bang theory and the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of how the Big B
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Ms. Molina's New Car AP Environmental Science Fuel Efficiency Calculation w/ KEY
In this activity students are asked to compare the costs of several of today's most popular vehicles that are gas-fueled, hybrid and electric. Students will calculate and compare the cost of purchasing the vehicle and annual fuel costs (whether for gallons of gas or cost of electricity) based on up-to-date pricing information and national averages (as of February 2024). Students can work through the calculations independently or in teams. They will then answer analysis questions to weigh the
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
Weather Tool Digital Activity- Scavenger Hunt Flippity
All digital! No printing or prep! Students explore and learn different weather tools as they try to unlock the locks. Each lock has a clue and when students answer correctly, the lock will unlock. Perfect for sub plan!!!Directions:1. Click 'file' > 'publish to web' 2. Click "get link here" tab3. Copy link to send to students4. Students will unlock all the locks to complete the assignmentIncluded in activity:Lock #1: Students watch the Edpuzzle (no login needed) and the answers to each questio
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Graph Daily Temperature - with handout
Lots of downloads, are there any comments or votes for me? :)
Type in the daily temperature on your computer with your students and it will automatically graph it for you as you type. You can pre-print the monthly graph for everyone in your class and they can follow along and graph with you. I use it with calendar math or other daily activities.
Great for explaining the scales of a graph and practicing accuracy in graphing and using rulers to connect lines. Look for trends in weather and a
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Editable Monthly Weather Graph
I use this excel sheet to graph the weather each day. Simply copy the rectangle under the weather, and paste it in its column to form a bar graph. Every month, save and print the weather, then start fresh with a new sheet. You can then compare weather in September to weather in January to weather in April. Make sure page layout is landscape and margins are set to "narrow" before printing!
I project this excel sheet onto our smartboard, so that the students can see the data and count/analyze as
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PreK - 2nd
Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
This bundle includes 4 unique escape rooms based on the following topics.Making Sense of the Universe Universe from our Eyes How Technology has Improved our Knowledge of the Universe Big Bang Theory and the Universe This bundle is perfect for revision, review and concept checking. It is also a fun activity for students to complete within class or even at home.Create your own escape room with no code on excel at the link belowEscape Room - No Code DIY - SampleDon't forget to leave feedback to ear
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Carbon Footprint Project (FULL BUNDLE!): Chemistry or Environmental Science
This project gives a template for students to calculate their Carbon footprints using skills that are important for Chemistry and/or Environmental Science (e.g. dimensional analysis, understanding the carbon cycle, understanding that different gases have different warming potential, etc). This lays out a comprehensive way to calculate Carbon Footprint particularly at a boarding school in Southern California. You can easily adapt this project for your needs or how much time you'd like to spend on
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Rock & Mineral Properties Lab
The students get to test rocks according to their properties, color, luster, cleavage/fracture, streak test, and hardness.
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3rd - 5th
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STAAR Kaboom Review Game
My students LOVE this way to review TEKS for the STAAR test. They enjoy the anticipation of not getting a kaboom, or getting a kaboom and getting the answer correct. Included is the game (minus the popsicle sticks you will make) and instructions.
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6th - 8th
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Physics - Big Bang - Making Sense of the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that students can only input answers in the appropriate windows. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
All About Tides
This fun activity about Earth's tides is an engaging fun activity for students to learn about the Earth's tides. The Google sheet will instantly tell students if they are right or wrong when they type in their answers.
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6th - 8th
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Earthquake Monitoring Activity
This is an activity I do with my students when we begin our unit on Earthquakes. It lasts a week and depending on the time available, I will either do this as a bell ringer or assign for homework. Students use the United States Geological Survey website to track and monitor earthquakes as they happen on a daily basis. The activity should take no longer than 10 minutes a day. This activity is in the form of an editable Excel worksheet.
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4th - 8th
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Energy Flow Crossword Puzzle (electronically fillable & printable)
From this crossword puzzle, students will: (1) describe the different levels of organization that ecologists study; (2) describe the two main forms of energy that power living systems; (3) describe the flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem; and (4) state the proportion of energy that is transferred from one trophic level to the next.
Words used include: community, ecosystem, producer, autotroph, consumer, heterotroph, photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, herbivore , carnivore, omnivore, det
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9th - 12th
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Solar System Object Research Project with 25 Object Options (NGSS MS-ESS1-3)
Description: Solar system object project to allow students to research knowledge about objects in the solar system. This solar system object project lists various planets, moons, and dwarf planets to research. This solar system activity goes well with other solar system activities and can be found in a bundle of three solar system activities here. This solar system activity goes well with other solar system activities and can be found in a bundle of four solar system activities here.Includes: So
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Entire Store from Science with CB - Bundle of Activities
Lumberjack Award for Wood and Paper FOSS
Wood and Paper FOSS kit add-on. Using GLAD strategy, I created "Lumberjack Awards". Four awards to a page, each award states a wood/paper fact with picture. These can be handed out to students to reward good behavior. Students could be encouraged collect/trade and most of all learn/reinforce science ideas. GLAD suggests at the end of a unit that teachers create a jeopardy like game board, and students use these fact/awards to help answer the questions. (Last page leaves empty award to make your
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K
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Moon March Madness
I got this idea from Flin Scientific. I made a bracket for the 32 of the moons in our solar system. The students are going to research and answer questions about different moons to determine who will make the playoffs, the semifinals and the championship game. Students should use the NASA website to help them answer questions about the moons such as the mass, year it was discovered, density, etc. I have attached a blank copy and answer key within this excel sheet.
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5th - 8th
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Weather Activity Webquest Resource Around the World Lesson No Prep
Weather Activity Webquest Resource Learn Weather Around the World in this Learning Lesson using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel No Prep SpreadsheetIncludes: Weather Webquest Activity1. 18 Cities around the World High and Low Weather TempsWind ConditionsAll Time Record Temps2. Learn SpreadsheetsFormulas and Functions3. Create Spreadsheet Charts and Graphs from Data4. Internet Research Search Skills5. Room to Edit and Customize as well❤️Check out the PREVIEW for more Information on the Product!⭐L
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Not Grade Specific
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STEM Air Pollution Personal Survey DATA GRAPHING ACTIVITY MS-ESS3-3 EARTH DAY
Middle school data graphing activity for students to learn about their own impact on air pollution. The activity involves tracking their family car for a week, with privacy measures in place, recording their trips and approximate mileage.Note: If tracking the family car is not feasible for your population, I have included realistic data to be used instead. They then classify the trips into 3 categories; necessary, luxury or semiluxury. Using this data, they do multiple graphing activities t
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Climate Change Lab: Using real weather data to make an excel graph
climate study lab or activity that uses excel graphing to plot temperature data for specific cities in the united states for about 150 years. My students have no idea how to use excel in graphing so this activity will walk them through the process. Some minor changes will be needed to start the students graphing their home city. This activity will use data from the CDIAC. Global Warming activity.
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7th - 12th
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Science Booklets on Epic for Various Science Topics
Looking for individual books to assign your students on the topic that you are teaching? I have loaded a list of a plethora of books related to the science topic you are teaching in Force and Motion, Ecosystems, Landforms and Oceans, and Mixtures and Matter. There is a group of book titles for each of the topics listed for your early finishers or for homework, your choice.
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3rd - 10th
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VOLCANO Crossword 1 STEM
This 35 clue puzzle comes complete with a one-page-front-and-back handout (from NICERC.org) that has ALL of the content/answers on it. This activity is totally self contained - Just pass it out and tell them to begin! Key included.This could be used to INTRODUCE your Volcanoes Unit; or as a SUB DAY activity; or as an ENRICHMENT activity - after the unit, give this to students WITHOUT the handout - see how much they know!SAMPLE CLUES:2 This can disrupt airplanes for many miles. 3 The
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5th - 12th
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Homeostasis Game
This is a card game for students to understand balanced and imbalanced ecosystems. Directions for preparing the game and playing the game are included. It is a Microsoft Excel file.
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4th - 6th
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