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Common Core 6.SP.B.4 laboratories
Spring into Statistics Data Displays and Measures of Center Lab
This is a hands-on lab that teaches about Statistical Questions, Data Displays (dot/line plot, histograms, box plots) and Measures of Center (mean, median, mode, and range). The lab includes notes pages, examples with answer keys, and a final project in which the student can survey classmates and create a "flower" by using their data to find mean, median, mode, range. They will also create a box plot, histogram and dot plot.
Middle School/Upper Elementary Scientific Method and STEM Fair Unit
This unit was designed as a way to incorporate STEM into a more traditional Science Fair model with connections to STEM careers. Students are encouraged to choose a topic that they are deeply interested in and they learn how to connect scientific thinking to concepts outside of science class. They are also introduced to future STEM careers and community resources. The unit is directly aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core.
In order to help students achieve t
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4th - 11th
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Investigating the Spread of a Viral Outbreak
Students in grades 5 - 9 model the spread of an infectious disease under the entertaining theme of a zombie outbreak. One student unknowingly is patient zero and students simulate the spread of an airborne illness. This highly engaging activity covers health topics, nature of science, and math skills as students graph data in a line plot. Higher level students can be challenged to find the function of the exponential growth of the outbreak.
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6th - 9th
Mini Science Fair Project: Surface Tension Lab
This product was created for a classroom science lab designed to be used to introduce students to the scientific method and to doing a "real" Science Fair Project. It includes all parts of the scientific method and the Science Fair components. The experiment includes a blank lab sheet, detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing the lab, a data sheet, instructions for writing a science report, lab "slips" for grading participation in the lab, and an diagram for helping to set up a displa
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Preventing The Spread of Zombie Germs!
Students in grades 5 through 8 can actually measure the effectiveness of hand washing in a scientifically controlled way. Students identify variables, complete data tables, graph results and analyze their data. Teachers will need access to a black light and a small drop of glow in the dark paint. Kids really enjoy this activity and it utilizes many Common Core skills.
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5th - 8th
Exploring Tides. Graphing Data and Patterns Project
This activity helps students to see the connection between the moon phases and the height of Tides. In this activity students are required to graph the height of the highest tides and the lowest tides of each day given. Then they compare that with the calendar for the new and full moons. The patterns help them discover the relationship between moon phases and tides. Excellent reinforcer of graphing skills with a science connection.
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5th - 9th
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Basketball Statistics Project
Description: Engage your middle school students in the exciting world of basketball while reinforcing math and data analysis skills with this interactive Basketball Stats Project! This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students' interest in both sports and mathematics, making learning both fun and meaningful.Take your students to the gym or outdoor playground hoop and they'll collect data on "How many baskets can ___ graders make in 60 seconds?" (the template is set to sixth grade
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5th - 8th
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Best Ever Bird Beak Lesson
Students will enjoy participating in this engaging exploration that helps them understand the diversity of the animal kingdom and the concept of adaptation. They will mimic the feeding habits of birds with various types of beaks to learn how species have adapted to their environments. Options allow the lesson to be extended through the grade levels from primary to middle school and into math, technology, and engineering for a full S.T.E.M. experience.
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K - 6th
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-6
Fidget Spinner Tasks
This 5 part lesson combines math, science, and the fidget spinner craze! The five tasks incorporate 6th and 7th grade common core math standards in statistics and some geometry (area/circumference), along with the scientific method and writing.
Task 1: Ask a statistical question
-Includes identifying independent and controlled variables to design experiment fairly
Task 2: Background Research
-Includes drawing, describing qualities, calculating circumference and area of two circles, and weighing
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6th - 7th
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Drop Zone: Parachute Design Project-Based Learning Lab
This highly adaptable investigation will engage students of many ages and levels. Options for primary, upper elementary, and middle school are included. This is a true STEM lab that incorporates the science, technology engineering, and math components. Common, inexpensive, and easily available materials make this an easy lab to teach yet it produces maximum learning and engagement in your classroom. NGSS and Common Core Math Standards alignment are included in this "STEM on a Shoestring Budget"
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1st - 8th
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Fidget Spinners: Math in Motion
If a fidget spinner is better at holding a student’s interest than my math lesson, it’s not the fidget spinner than needs to go! Let’s use them to help the students see the math in their everyday life math in a fun and engaging way. Students will gather and interpret data, convert measurements of time, graph data, and even use online software if you wish.As a “S.T.E.M. in Action” lesson, you’ll find all four components of a true S.T.E.M. curriculum represented.Science — Students design an experi
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6th - 9th
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Cone Zone: A Comprehensive S.T.E.A.M. Activity
Students will design a cone-shaped descent chute for a planetary landing craft to optimize stability and minimize speed in this engaging lesson. This activity lends itself to student scientists of many ages. Young learners will benefit from simply creating the cones and testing their effectiveness. Older students can use spreadsheets that they create to analyze the data on a much more sophisticated level.
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
Environment/Heredity and Gene Expression for MS Science Learning Package (DL)
The Heredity and Environment Influence on Gene Expression Learning Activities package for Middle School Science introduces students to basic concepts involving the following topics included in NGSS MS-LS1-5:Abiotic and Biotic FactorsEnvironmental Influences on Gene ExpressionAdaptations for Survival in Select Environments (intertidal organisms and others)Selective BreedingData Collection and Analysis of Environmental Factors Influencing Gene ExpressionThe contents of the package include completi
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
Middle School Physical Science Lab Activities
This is a collection of lab activities based on the Next Generation Science Standards for a middle school science classroom. Some, if not all, of these activities are both suitable for in the classroom and at home.
Standards included are;
MS-PS1-1
MS-PS1-2
MS-PS2-4
MS-PS3-5
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Grades:
6th - 8th
To Thin or Not to Thin Experiment
In these lessons students will design and conduct an experiment to determine how thinning crops affect the yield. Students are split into groups which each are measuring a different variable about the radishes. There are 4 "lessons", but the data collection day is repeated at least 6 times, and is only one day a week. Each lesson has detailed lesson plans, list of materials, and examples of work from students. These lessons some of the best to get students to think like scientists. They were des
Measuring the Ooze of Zombie Blood
This high interest activity for grades 5-9 will grasp their attention and allow students to apply the concepts of a controlled experiment following the scientific method.
Students will time different simulated blood viscosities. Don't worry, there is no fake blood to buy just water, corn syrup and food coloring.
Within this lab there is a strong math connection to data analysis skills such as mean, median, mode or range as well as line graphs. Therefore this activity is great for science t
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5th - 8th
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What is the Greenhouse Effect?
This science experiment is a terrific way to visualize the greenhouse gas effect and begin discussions about human-induced climate change. Complete with both teacher and student versions, this lesson can be used as a demonstration or as a group experiment, based on your needs. A Spanish version of this experiment is also available in my store!
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Designing Your Own Investigation-Free Preview!
These activities will help your students learn how to design their own investigations.
They are NGSS aligned. These investigations can be used for upper elementary, middle school students, and beginning high school levels.
It is important for students to learn how to design their own investigations. They can be used as Designing Investigations, Performance Tasks, Summative Assessments for Investigations or Explorations, or after learning the Scientific Method.
NGSS Standards
PS1, PS3.A, PS2,
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4th - 10th
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¿Qué es el efecto invernadero? (What is the Greenhouse Effect?)
This is a terrific way to visualize the greenhouse gas effect and begin discussions about human-induced climate change. Both teacher and student versions of this lesson are written in Spanish. For an English version of this lesson, please visit my store!
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
STATA software Secondary Data Analysis
This handout is intended for those interested in teaching/learning basic introductory statistics concepts to analyze real data. Students will learn how to tell a story using secondary data analysis. The handout is for STATA software and the US Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health data set. For handouts on setting up an account, the data set code book and raw data file, a PowerPoint to accompany the handout, or questions please email kristin.flaming@gmail.com or ldierker@wesleyan.edu.This
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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