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High school Autumn writing-essays laboratories
Thanksgiving Science: 5 Activities & Labs
Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for Thanksgiving! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:Anatomy of a Turkey (NO PREP!) This activity focuses on the body system of a turkey. Students are provided body part names and descriptions. They must match these body parts with their correct location on the body of a turkey.Selective Breeding to Create a "Super Turkey" (NO PREP!) Students observe sets of turkeys with noticeabl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Leaf Collection Project
A fall leaf collection project to help students practice taxonomy, scientific naming, and presentation skills.
NEW OPTION: SELFIE LEAF COLLECTION! More info below.
Students will collect ten native leaves, use an online taxonomic key to identify the species, and display leaves in a book. Includes student instructions and a grading rubric.
Assign this project at least 3 weeks in advance of the due date. Here in Tennessee, it inevitably rains every weekend during prime leaf-collecting season, so
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6th - 12th
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Your Solution to Educational Excitement!Are you searching for an engaging and educational way to captivate your students' curiosity and understanding of the natural world? Look no further! Our Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE is the key to unlocking the secrets of pumpkins, offering an exciting, hands-on solution to the question: "What is the problem that this product solves?" - Problem: How can you make learning about the life cyc
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1st - 9th
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Cool Halloween Science - 10 Demos to wow your Students!
Within you will find 10 activities of such ghoulish cunning, of such frightful delight, that your students will practicaly SCREAM with excitement. They will see colored fire, hear the roar of homemade jet engines, stare in wonder at haunted lights, and feel ghostly slime with their own bare hands!
These activities have been created with the goal of making it easy for you to obtain supplies. You won't need to call up some expensive chemical supply company, most of this stuff can be found in the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Leaf Measurement, Identification and Nature of Science Activity
This activity asks students to find a leaf and Identify it through the gathering of information. Students will need to bring in a leaf (or the teacher can gather leaves for students to choose from). Students will work on their measurement and observation skills as they gather information on the Leaf. They will create a leaf rub by placing the leaf under a page of the lab and rubbing it with a colored pencil or crayon. Students will use apps or websites to identify the leaf. They will then use th
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Pumpkin Dog Treats- Ag or FCS
Use your old/recycled pumpkins in an animal health nutrition lesson! Create pumpkin-based dog treats and learn why some human foods (not only pumpkin) are healthy for dogs. Students will research nutritional aspects of dogs and create case studies as their treats bake. This is usually takes two class periods to complete.
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6th - 12th
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Fall Activity Autumn Science Labs for Middle School
Fall Science Labs for Middle School: Dive into the Magic of Autumn!Overview: Immerse your students in the captivating wonders of autumn with these ten science labs designed specifically for middle school minds! These hands-on experiments and activities not only align with curriculum standards but also evoke the enchanting spirit of fall, making learning both fun and relevant.1. "Fall-ing for Density!"Dive into the layers of fall with this interactive density lab. Using various fall-related liqui
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Chemistry Halloween Chocolate Labs High School Science
Here are 5 low-cost labs to teach your high school students chemistry.Two sets of answer keys to differentiate the lessons for studentsObjective Students will learn solutions/solubility, hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties.MATERIALSSolid chocolate candy such as a chocolate barMicrowave-safe bowlMicrowaveWaterSpoon for stirring.Seized ChocolateScaleDish of WaterCocoa powderSpoon
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8th - 10th
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HS-PS1-5
Also included in:Â Chemistry Halloween Fun Fall Labs for High School Science
Microwave Caramel Popcorn Lab - Worksheet & Recipe - Measurement Practice
Microwave Caramel Popcorn LabFully editable Google Doc includes:Half-page worksheet for doubling and halving measurements practiceKey for worksheetRecipeThis quick and easy lab is fun for fall! The recipe is easy to follow and student-friendly. Students work independently or in their lab groups to half and double the recipe measurements on the worksheet. Once it’s passed off, they use their worksheet and recipe to make their caramel popcorn. *Remember to always test recipes before using them wit
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7th - 10th
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Plant Pigment Chromatography Lab
In this lab, students separate the pigments in leaves using paper chromatography. This lab is great to use during a photosynthesis unit or when teaching the principles of chromatography. For an autumnal twist, have students compare pigments in different colored leaves. Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to
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9th - 12th
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? - Lab
Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? In this lab, your students can learn the science background behind WHY it happens and perform an experiment to extract the colors "hidden" in leaves. This Paper Chromatography Lab has been a favorite of all my students for almost 15 years. We perform it every fall and they LOVE the results! This set includes a step - by - step procedure, lab sheets, and background information.
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Writing Task - Dihydrogen Monoxide (Common Core Approved)
Someone has posted "Contamination Warning" signs throughout your school. As the school community panics with fear, your group of young scientists is on the case presenting facts and evidence to debunk a potentially harmful threat. Throughout this writing task, students will be presented with scaffolded worksheets that assist in constructing a solid student response. Students are asked to analyze the claims of the "Contamination Warning" signs and quell the fears of the school community by wri
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7th - 10th
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Density Pumpkins 2 Fun labs for Middle School Science
This fun activity will engage your students to have FUN while learning how to apply the math of density to a real word situation. There are two sections, one is to determine the density of a pumpkin with mass and volume. The second is to build a density column using a pumpkinMaterialsLab 11. Pumpkin2. A container which can hold water-I used my wastebasket3. Corn Syrup4. Food coloring dye I recommend red5. Water6. Vegetable oil7. A bathroom scales8. Measuring cup with metricLab 21/3 vegetable
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Density Solving for D=m/v Fun and Engaging Labs for Middle School Science
Law and Order: Better Writing Unit- Proofreading Unit
In the Miami-Dade School District, certain writing errors are considered especially heinous. In Ms. Cher’s classroom, the dedicated students who investigate and repair these insidious literary felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Better Writing Unit. These are their stories.This proofreading lesson kit includes project description, a list of common writing style errors ("Ms. Cher's Pet Peeves"), and 4 sample essays containing these errors and errors in formal voice, grammar and ho
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Chemistry Food additives Make strawberry jam from green tomatoes Science
This lesson is always a joy to teach my students about food chemistry. The activity is to take green tomatoes and turn them into strawberry jam using only 3 ingredients.This is a terrific lesson for the fall when you have too many green tomatoes and not enough time to ripen them.Materials3 cups of green tomatoes blended. 2 cups of sugar 1 package of Gelatin strawberry or raspberry Crackers to put the jam In the second part of the lesson they will discover what additives are in the foods in thei
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-2
Apple Varieties Tasting Notes Worksheet Food Lab
Supply your culinary or agriculture students with a variety of apples and this attractive, easy-to-use tasting notes sheet (Google doc sheet has room for five varietals but more could easily be added). This helpful worksheet features directions for describing and evaluating apple appearance, texture, flavour, and use. An extensive word bank of descriptive words is supplied on the worksheet.
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7th - 12th
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Fall Lab Plants Gardening Activity How to plant tulips with your class
Grade 8 STEMAll profits from this lab will be denoted to charitiesMaterialsBulbs Daffodils, Tulips, Dutch Iris, etc. Gloves Shovel Colored PencilsIncluded is a short writing about how Tulps will help cheer you up I promise you it is the most beautiful reading on the internet.No lab will bring more joy to your students than planting spring bulbs. This has been a staple activity in my classroom for 20 years. Students will learn how to plant spring flowers. Included are many hints to ensure suc
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in:Â Ecology, Environment Fun Labs for Middle & High School Students
HALLOWEEN GROSS LAB for Middle and High School Students
Here is a lesson that I promise you the students will remember for the rest of their lives. At each lab station, there is a unique GROSS item for them to examine. They will have the opportunity to practice their measuring skills. Also, they will be studying different organs and a skeleton.*Please look at the material list. I have given suggestions to make it as less expansive as I can.MATERIALSÂ Balance beam scales, triple beam scales, kitchen scales, electronic scales Metric measuring tapes
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8th - 11th
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HS-LS4-3
Apples! The Science of Apple Sauce
PurposeStudents will use learn about the history of apple sauce through videos, readings and activities. It is a great addition to any lesson or unit. The set up of the lesson allows students to move through the information in any way the instructor chooses too. It can easily be added into a lesson or unit or even used on its own. Timeline2-3 daysIncludes: Reading MaterialTeacher GuideStudent GuideAdditional Reading Material3 Video Options**Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to lo
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Apples History Lesson & Natural, Organic & Original Lab Bundle
Chemistry Biology Fall Leaf Chromatography Lab High School Science
A lab in which students will discover the different colors in fall leaves. This activity can used in AP chemistry, or biology classes. Students will determine how to separate leaf colors by paper chromatography and acetone. It also can be used to review solutions and solutesMaterialsCoffee filter paperChromatography paper (coffee filter may be used but not recommended)Acetone or nail polish removerCapillary tubesMortar and pestleLab Shield Fume HoodPencil If this product could really benefit
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-PS1-7
Also included in:Â Chemistry Halloween Fun Fall Labs for High School Science
PEEL Writing (Essays & Paragraphs)
I put this Lesson together as this method of teaching paragraph and essay writing is the IN thing these days. The lesson should take about 30 minutes if that.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Physical Change: Making and Analyzing Ice Candles
This activity takes students through the process of making ice candles. It allows for analysis of the physical changes of ice and wax. It provides the students with the opportunity to write about their experience.
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4th - 12th
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Apple Competition Score sheet | Family Consumer Science
In my foods classes we get a bunch of free apples. With them we do one lab that is a "competition" that is judged by guest teacher judges. I have students get into lab groups and then find a recipe that uses apples. They get their recipe approved by me and then they lab plan, etc. This resource is for the day of the lab for the judges to score each group. It has three categories that they are judging and then I total up all the points and declare a winner for the competition.
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7th - 12th
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Vintage Butterfly Print: High Resolution Download, 5 Scientific Examples 1E
Beautiful vintage French print of Butterflies from around the Asia. This is a high resolution jpeg instant download (300dpi). With a jpeg, you can re-size the image to meet your needs. You will not receive a physical item.The print measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Take this file to your favorite print shop and create a custom sized poster. Not only will this print look great as a poster, this would make a wonderful set of greeting cards, bookmarks or scrapbook pages. The following are the scientific na
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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