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Black History Month short stories laboratories
Mineral Lesson Plans (5E lessons that teach mineral properties & Mohs Scale)
Mineral Lesson Plans: Are you looking for kid-friendly lesson plans that explain what minerals are and how to identify them in a fun way? These engaging and hands-on lesson plans use the 5E model to teach students the properties of minerals and how geologists identify unknown minerals. These lessons have been classroom tested by me many times and are definitely student approved!LESSON #1 ALL ABOUT MINERALSThis lesson begins with an ENGAGING story about a boy named Rocky who finds an unknown mine
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Nelson Mandela Forgiveness Science Activity - Middle School SEL Object Lesson
Perfect for Black History Month or ANYTIME, this SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Middle School activity featuring Nelson Mandela includes a hands-on science activity making chalkboard slime. Students will read a passage about forgiveness and Nelson Mandela, then use chalkboard slime as an object lesson on forgiveness. This is a unique and engaging activity that combines the tactile fun of slime with the profound concept of forgiveness. This activity is designed to help students explore the power
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Martin Luther King Jr STEM Challenge
Looking for a way to combine history, engineering, and math? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a podium for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. so that he can make his famous speech. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of the famous speech, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. Materials are basic office supplies and can be changed based on what you have available. For a math extension, you can talk about 3D sha
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Black History Month Science Activities with SEL - Martin Luther King and Mandela
February is Black History Month! Celebrate the achievements of historical figures with this collection of Black History Month Science Activities. This bundle includes two science + SEL (Social Emotional Learning) activities for hands-on fun in your middle school or upper elementary classroom!What's Included (see Preview for all the details):Chalkboard Slime and Forgiveness SEL + Science Activity featuring Nelson MandelaDissolving Inequalities SEL + Science Activity featuring Martin Luther King J
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Martin Luther King Jr. Science Activity - Black History Month or MLK Day
Looking for a MLK Day Science Resource for your Middle School Students? This EASY, low-prep resource, connects scientific exploration with the historical context of Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts for social equality. This classroom activity provides an experimental setup where students observe the solubility of colored sugar in various liquids and relate these outcomes to the societal changes advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.This resource is designed to facilitate an understanding of solubil
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Stories & STEM ~ Who's for Dinner? ~ 3 STEM Challenges using Flight
Read the short story and then complete a series of three related STEM engineering challenges. Includes vocabulary, clue cards and project sheets for a week of engineering fun!
The story, Who's for Dinner, focuses on the concepts of helicopters and their wings.
Can you make a paper helicopter for a single strand (stick) of spaghetti that will fall more slowly than a paper clip if both are dropped from the same height?
The other two challenges included in this pack are focused on creating the
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3rd - 6th
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Hidden Figures video viewing worksheets and after activities
Hidden Figures tells the story of three female mathematicians in the early years of the space program. Their contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics led to some of NASA’s greatest successes. Hidden Figures is the 2016 PG-rated adaptation of an incredible but true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe). The film is set in the early 1960s when workplaces were still segregated. Despite the social and p
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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George Washington Carver Themed STEM Challenge
Here's a neat STEM challenge for your students to do as they learn about George Washington Carver, an inventor and scientist. Students will be challenged to create an agricultural tool just like GWC! Included is a design sheet and reflection sheet, as well as materials and procedure list. Have fun creating!
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1st - 3rd
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Black Americans in Science and Engineering
Discover the remarkable contributions of African Americans in science and engineering with our comprehensive ebook, "Black Americans in Science and Engineering: Contributions Past and Present."This concise yet detailed guide features over 20 extraordinary individuals whose achievements have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. From George Washington Carver's groundbreaking discoveries to Mae Jemison's awe-inspiring journey into space, we delve into their life stories with captivati
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Stories & STEM ~ The Quen's Earrings ~ 3 STEM Challenges using Parachutes
Read the short story and then complete a series of three related STEM engineering challenges. Includes vocabulary, clue cards and project sheets for a week of engineering fun!
The story, The Queen's Earrings focuses on the concepts of gliders (paper airplanes) flight
Can you make a paper glider from a single sheet of paper that can hold a cargo of five paper clips?
The other two challenges included in this pack are focused on creating the farthest flying glider and designing a glider that ca
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Stories & STEM ~ Rescue Me ~ 3 STEM Challenges using Parachutes
Read the short story and then complete a series of three related STEM engineering challenges. Includes vocabulary, clue cards and project sheets for a week of engineering fun!
The story, Rescue Me, focuses on the concepts of parachutes and flight
Can you make a paper parachute that can hold a payload of 20 ml of water?
The other two challenges included in this pack are focused on creating the slowest parachute and a parachute that can be controlled and they are completed once students have f
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3rd - 6th
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African American Inventors Poster Design Challenge
This is a quick research based activity that forces the students to use the engineering design process to quickly create a visually appealing poster for Black History Month. Please open the preview file for more information.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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MLK Profile Pictures for Monument Challenge
Use these pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. with the monument STEM challenge. Print, laminate, and cut out so learners can put these pictures at the top of their monuments.
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K - 4th
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Summer Pool Party Zoom Virtual Background
Use this fun virtual background for a change of scenery in Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams!This resource is a .png file, which you will upload to the video conferencing platform of your choice. Please be sure your computer supports virtual backgrounds before purchasing this resource. By purchasing this resource, you may use the virtual background for YOUR CLASSROOM only. If you want to share with other teachers, you will need to purchase multiple licenses. Multiple licenses are available a
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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Drama Time - Little Red Riding Hood
Short cartoon that you can show “Little Red Riding Hood to your young students.If you wish to let them act and role play, here you can find resources for a Dramahttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Drama-Time-Little-Red-riding-hood-Role-play-for-young-learners-11425337
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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MLK Cutout
Martin Luther King Jr. cutout to use with the MLK STEM Challenge-Build a Podium
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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Motivational short story 6 grade | Monday Motivation | Short messages to inspire
Discover the power within you with our collection of motivation stories! Dear child, you are an amazing and incredible individual capable of achieving greatness. Let these captivating tales ignite your inner fire and inspire you to reach new heights. Unleash your potential and embrace the journey of self-improvement as you delve into stories of triumph, resilience, and personal growth. Each narrative is carefully crafted to uplift your spirits, ignite your motivation, and fuel
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Biology/Gene Technology and Prison Exoneration
Use this lab to have courageous conversations about how racism plays a role in our society and how science is used to push back as anti-racist science to prove the innocence of those who are wrongfully accused of a crime due to the color of their skin.This is a free lab: Includes a gel electrophoresis virtual simulation with questions, how to do gel electrophoresis on a budget, and other helpful tools.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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