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Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
This is a fairly straightforward Scavenger Hunt to use with Google Earth. Students simply type in the coordinates and record their findings. This is a fun thing to do if a student is done with their work early or for a fun Friday activity. This usually takes students about 30 mins to complete. Now comes with key!
If you do not have Google Earth installed, you can now download a free plug-in for Chrome here:
https://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/plugin.html
UPDATE: As Google begins
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6th - 12th
Untold Earth Choice Board Activity - No Prep/Editable
GIVE THE CHOICE TO YOUR STUDENTS! This is the perfect activity to give students their agency, while still knowing that they will learn something valuable. Students will discover some unusual things about the Earth we live on, by choosing different videos from the choice board. All videos revolve around science and a little bit of culture. Each video also has 3 editable questions that students can answer. To answer these questions you can print out one of the provided worksheets or assign them on
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7th - 12th
Solar Eclipse Myths and Facts
This is a presentation with myths and facts about Solar Eclipses. It details different cultural belief and folktales regarding eclipses and then details what they actually are with visual examples.
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Not Grade Specific
Black History Month STEM Project: African Americans in Medicine and Healthcare
This activity uses the Smithsonian Museum's Learning Lab materials, highlighting artifacts and exhibits from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Take a virtual tour of the museum's exhibits dedicated to African American contributions to early 19th century medicine and healthcare here in the United States during and after the Civil War. Students read text, observe artifacts and watch videos to learn more about the incredible individuals and their accomplishments, as well
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6th - 12th
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Types of Energy Quiz in both English and Spanish
This is a quiz on the different forms of energy and the law of conservation of energy. There is a word bank with fill - in vocabulary, matching examples to the type of energy, and a short response on how the Law of Conservation of Energy works in a campfire and a car. This is an editable Word document that you can modify for use in your classroom. I use an online translator to convert documents for my spanish-speaking students and I have included both copies in this download.Answer key is inc
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6th - 12th
Science Olympics: outline or plan, family letters, materials for ETY
End-of-Year Science Olympics: A Fun and Engaging CelebrationDescription: Make the end of the school year memorable with an exciting day of Science Olympics! This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to host an action-packed event where students can showcase their scientific knowledge, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while having a blast.Key Features:Versatile Activities: From tower building and simple machines to logic puzzles and scavenger hunts, the End-of-Year Science Olym
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3rd - 10th
SIOP lesson plan for Healthy/Unhealty snacks
This is a SIOP lesson plan designed for ESL/ELL students in Science for healthy and unhealthy foods.
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PreK - 1st
Special Projects Science Fair Blazing Pencils Blank Star Award Tags
Swag Tags: Special Projects Science Fair, Blazing Pencils, Blank Star AwardProblem: I needed a way to reward positive behavior, academic achievement and special events. I wanted something that didn’t involve expensive prizes, candy or a lot of time and effort. Solution: Swag Tags! These little dog tag–like cards are great incentives and are easy to make! Give each child a beaded chain (available at craft stores or Amazon). I got 100 chains for under $28 on Amazon; then I only have to buy chains
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K - 6th
The First Day Of Spring
This is a ten frame powerpoint about the vernal equinox. It contains, pictures, information and a quiz.It is a good resource for the classroom.
Grades:
5th - 7th
KUDU ANTELOPE - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets
SAMPLE QUESTIONIs the kudu the largest antelope in the world?GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSThis POWERFUL interactive slide show takes the viewer through a basic study of individual African Animals. Original photos and video snippets enhance the text. Presentations may be used for independent research by the learner and as a discussion base for lessons.I have found that presenting learners with materials that allow them to discover knowle
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Not Grade Specific
Superb Astronomy Powerpoint
The purpose of this powerpoint is not only to familiarize your students with constellations and the myths behind them, but to familiarize students with deep sky objects and other things you can see in the night sky besides stars. This powerpoint also goes over the locations of constellation relative to others and is very well put together if I must say so myself and includes small review quizzes at the end of each section. I promise that this powerpoint is worth what you invest in it and can eas
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5th - 12th
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Crocodile - PowerPoint Presentation
GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE!I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with peers, respect in all forms; comes to the fore.The presentations are de
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Caracal - PowerPoint Presentation
A COMPLETE MINI-LESSON ON AFRICA’S CATS! THE CARACAL - PowerPoint Presentation INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL PRESENTATIONSContain further information, more photos and possible video snippets AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats:- lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracal GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERS! This presentation is designed…as non-fiction reading exercise,/ reading comprehension an independent or small group mini lesson,study skills practic
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
3rd ELA CCSS & WIDA: Lesson plans with checklist and drop menus
This weekly lesson plan includes:Drop menus throughout (calendars, technology, subjects )SPED accommodations (drop menus)ELL/ WIDA:Can do statements levels 1-6 (checkboxes)CCSS ELA standards for 3 grade (drop menus) NGSS standards for 3rd grade (drop menus)NO MORE copy and paste, just click drop and select!!
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4th
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Foxes - PowerPoint presentation
African foxes include the Bat-Eared fox, the Cape fox and the Fennec fox.A FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE!GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSI have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and wit
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
Nyoongar Aboriginal Six Seasons - Kambarang
This is an interactive investigation where the students are taken to a bushland setting in Perth Western Australia or have access to a bushland area on their school site. The students use the worksheet to guide their investigation about the Nyoongar season of Kambarang which occurs in October/November. There are several Nyoongar Six Season posters that can be purchased or found online. I purchased mine from SERCUL in Beckenham.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Noonjar seasons
Butterflies
Shows progress in understanding and following simple and multiple-step directions.
The children will begin to use language to compare numbers of objects with terms such as more, less, greater than, fewer, or equal to.
They will also develop increased abilities to combine, separate, and name "how many" concrete objects. T
he children will begin to recognize, describe, compare, and name common shapes, their parts, and attributes.
Last, progresses in abilities to create drawings, paintings,
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PreK - 2nd
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Monkeys - PowerPoint presentation
SAMPLE QUESTION
Vervet monkeys seldom drink water. Where do they get their water from?
Looking at Monkeys; an interactive slide show. Original photos and video snippets enhance the text. Can be used for independent research by the learner and as a discussion base for lessons.
GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES
I have found that presenting learners with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence,
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PreK - 8th
Astronomer Fakebook
Students can present their research of an ancient (or current) astronomer in a format they are familiar with - Facebook! Or in this case, Fakebook! This can be easily adapted to work with any historical figure.
**NOTE: This is set to print out on 11" x 17" paper. If it is printed out on any other size, format will not appear as it does on the screen.
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5th - 12th
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Cape Buffalo - PowerPoint presentation
The presentations are designed:- As an introduction to an African animal study through inspiring curiosity and building up on existing knowledge As a non-fictional reading exercise by enhancing reading skills, including comprehension and vocabulary As an independent mini lesson As a resource for study skills practice, note taking, summarizing A basis for a life science report A basis for a prepared or unprepared speech As a motivation for creative or informative writingDevelopment of critical an
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
AFRICAN ANIMALS: Baboon - PowerPoint presentation
GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE!I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with peers, respect in all forms; comes to the fore. During the presentation
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
OWLS - Interactive PowerPoint presentation with video snippets
GREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERS
PRESENTATIONS ARE CONTINUALLY REFRESHED.
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SAMPLE QUESTION
Owls have a long flexible neck, which allows them to rotate their head 270 degrees in either direction without moving their body. Why do they need to rotate their heads?
How many degrees in a full rotation?
The presentations are designed:-
non-fictional reading exercises
as an in
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Not Grade Specific
SNAKES: The Cobra - PowerPoint presentation
Looking at CobrasThe PowerPoint presentation encourages the reader to interact throughquestion and answer techniques usingoriginal, real life photographs, with contextual information.I have found that presenting students with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with peers, respect in all for
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Mummify a Hot Dog
Great activity to include with a study of ancient civilizations. Students place "Frank" in Natron (baking soda and salt) and within weeks Frank is "mummified." Step by step directions with photos. Student worksheet to record observations.
Math, Science, and Social Studies - all in one activity.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
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4th - 6th
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