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High school social studies laboratories under $5
Chain of Custody and Evidence Collection: Forensics Investigation Activity
Engage your Forensics students with The Case of Hester Higginbotham, a CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION Lab Investigation Activity! Present your students with a mystery- Who killed Hester Higginbotham and where was the primary crime scene?From year to year, my Forensics students RAVE about this activity, as it allows them to search the school in search of evidence that will solve this case. This easy-to-set-up lab can be used from year after the initial prep, making it perfect for busy t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Tragedy of the Commons Lab, Colored Goldfish, AP Environmental Science
So much fun for students! This is a lab they remember all year, and you know it's a win when they put photos of your class on their snapchat story :) Simple setup, and includes detailed, step-by-step teacher instructions for directing lab during class. Materials needed: colored goldfish, straws, butcher paper, markers. This lab is readily available for free, but my version greatly simplifies it for teachers, and enhances it for students by using different colors of goldfish to represent differen
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9th - 12th
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FORENSICS FINGERPRINT LAB INVESTIGATION: THE CASE OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE THIEF
Provide an engaging Forensics lab that assesses your students' skills over Fingerprint Analysis with The Case of the Teacher's Lounge Thief- an investigative lab activity that allows your students to take on the role of a fingerprint examiner in order to solve a crime. Your students will LOVE this activity! It is a favorite in my Forensics classes. The idea behind this investigation is to harness your acting skills and have the students assist you in trying to determine who (a student in your c
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity.
Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost ship crew in the Indian Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
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Other GES Ocean Activity
Ocean Current Introduction
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6th - 9th
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Agents of Socialization Stations Activity
This is a great activity to use after introducing the agents of socialization and resocialization. My students rotated through the five stations to analyze examples of each of the agents of socialization/resocialization and reflect on their own socialization. I used this assignment as a part of my Socialization unit in Sociology I. ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED, with the exception of children's books for Station 1. Station 1: Media - YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN CHILDREN'S BOOKS OR MODIFY THIS
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9th - 12th
FORENSICS: HAIR ANALYSIS LAB INVESTIGATION (Print & Digital)
Provide an engaging Forensics lab that assesses your students' skills over Hair Analysis with The Case of Mr. Big- an investigative lab activity that allows your students to take on the role of a hair examiner in order to solve a crime. Your students will LOVE this activity! It involves very little prep and can be a GRAB-N-GO resource for years to come! Need a digital version? No problem! I am including both a printable and Google Slides version of this lab, making it perfect for distance lear
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Build a Pipe Cleaner Neuron Lab Activity
In this activity, students will build their own model of a human nerve cell using pipe cleaners of various lengths. It is a perfect supplement to an introductory lesson on the structure of a nerve cell and how that structure directly influences its function. This activity in its entirety was designed for a high school biology or anatomy class, but can be modified for use in a middle school general science class by simply eliminating several pages of the student activity handout. It can also b
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Nervous System Guided Notes/Laboratory BUNDLE
Virtual Human Brain Dissection
This is a virtual dissection alternative that allows students to dissect a 3D human brain, record observations, answer analysis questions on the observations and label a sheep's brain with the synonymous human brain structures. The analysis questions are mixed formats between direct questions and critical thinking concluding questions. This activity can be completed completely online or printed out for in-person instruction. It is meant to serve as an alternative method to performing a dissectio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Forensic Chemistry Virtual Drug Identification Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSIC SCIENCE DISTANCE LEARNING What better to showcase the work of a forensic chemist than a virtual lab that can be completed 100% digitally! This Virtual Lab features Case 104: Medication Mixup as an engaging way for students to try their hand at visual pill identification with the help of a database. This NO PREP digital activity simply needs to be shared to your student and will then have them complete the lab all digitally. A step by step teacher guide will help you through the proc
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History
The Islamic Empire is arguably one of the most prominent and influential times of history in the Middle East. As we study the Islamic culture and the rise of the empire, we notice that geography has a huge role in many different aspects.This product gives students the opportunity to practice map and math skills as they try to figure out the best trade route to take from Mecca to Cordoba, Spain. Their goal is to spend the least amount of money possible. The provided maps have all the city locatio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
Build-A-Brain: Orange Brain Model Activity
In order to deepen their understanding of the parts of the brain and their functions, students will create a model of a human brain using an orange and various types of candy. While creating their edible brain model, students will answer questions about the functions of different parts of the brain.Included:Pictures of a completed project Required materials listDirections for creating the brain 16 questions about parts of the brainGroup and individual student versionsKey2022 APA National Standar
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Psychology: Biological Bases of Behavior Activity Bundle
Wind Erosion Worksheets Lab and Dust Bowl Article and Activities
This cross-curricular STEAM activity bundle includes real-life examples of erosion for students to examine. They can read and write about the causes and effects of wind erosion and weathering that caused the dust bowl in the 1930's. This no-prep product is perfect for teaching students about history and science in an engaging and hands-on lab activity! Contains over 9 pages of science, reading, and writing activities plus teaching suggestions. Includes:hands-on wind erosion lab with reflection q
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: Global and Local Wind Patterns Hands On Activities and Worksheet Bundle
Business Law Class Case Study | Digital Activity/Project | PATENTS & SCRUB DADDY
This is a NO PREP, Business Law digital activity where students EXPLORE patents, DISCOVER types of patents, and LEARN why patents are necessary for businesses. All while using POPULAR and FUN products to illustrate real-world examples! My students ❤️ this CRITICAL THINKING activity. Students do a case study on the SCRUB DADDY. I choose to watch the videos WITH my class in this particular lesson and then have them complete the digital activity on their own.Also includes a lesson on Shark Tank
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9th - 12th
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History Mystery: Vietnam- The War that was Lost in Our Living Rooms
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 8 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of why the Vietnam War lacked support from many Americans. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use for the activity along with answers to the st
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6th - 12th
Glacial Erosion and Deposition | Digital & Editable Lab Activity | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will explore the effects of glaciers on landscapes. They will learn about the characteristic erosional and depositional landforms formed by glaciers such as striations on the bedrock, U-shaped valleys, drumlins, glacial erratics, finger lakes, moraines, kettle lakes, and outwash plains. This resource focuses on evidence of glacier erosion and deposition in New York State. This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features,
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
The Titanic Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Activity
The Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning method for writing a scientific explanation is a great way to meet Next Generation Science Standards. This newly updated activity has stood the test of time and remains ever popular with my students.Students read an excerpt from The Titanic, make predictions, participate in an experiment, and then construct a CER.Two optional graphic organizers are included to scaffold for student needs.Once the activity has been completed, the CER could be completed in class
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning [CER] Bundle (NGSS Aligned)
Sensation & Perception: Hearing Lab, Vocab, & Debate
Sensation & Perception psychology unit.Hearing is one of the most overlooked senses to create our realities. Psychology students often don't understand the biology behind it and why it matters to psychology. This fun resource helps students review the basic vocabulary of the sensation of hearing, and helps them experience the flaws and nuances in their sensory reality. Activities include a vocabulary flip booklet, labs (how old are your ears, Foley artists, auditory illusions, and hearing an
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Sensation & Perception *UNIT BUNDLE*
Maggot Man- Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation
Maggot Man is an engaging Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation that your Forensics students will LOVE. This lab a student-directed activity that requires students to plan and execute their own experiment to observe the life cycle of a blowfly. They will then use this knowledge to help investigators solve a crime. What's Included: ⭐Student Lab Sheet (2 pages) ⭐Teacher instructions and set up ⭐Maggot Man chart Are your students learning from home? This activity can be done at home using househ
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9th - 12th
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Questioned Documents Activities (2 in 1 Forensic Science Bundle)
This bundle includes 2 activities about Questioned Document Analysis in Forensic Science:1. Handwriting Analysis Activity2. Examination of U.S. Currency Activity
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9th - 12th
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Sensation & Perception: Vision Vocabulary, Lab, & Activity
Vision is one of the most important senses to create our realities, yet psychology students often don't understand the biology behind it and why it matters to psychology. This fun resource helps students review the basic anatomy of the eye, reviews the process of transduction to sensation, and helps them experience the flaws in their sensory reality. Activities include a vocabulary card sort, blind spot labs, afterimage labs, and finally a see-run-do cooperative learning game. All lessons includ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Sensation & Perception *UNIT BUNDLE*
Reflexes & Reaction Time Lab Activities- Nervous System, Anat & Phys, no key
Updated 1/21/21!After feedback about how the lab was more about reaction time rather than reflexes, I re-vamped the lab to actually include reflexes, not just reaction time activities. These are all low-material things you can do with objects that can generally be found around the house. ------Part 1: Students test their reaction time using a ruler and a website (two different ways of testing the same idea). The website is fun- they have to tranquilize sheep. The only materials needed for Part 1
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The BIG Anatomy & Physiology Bundle!
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Updated 5-5-16
This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity.
Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost scientist in the Pacific Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
This activity is similar to "Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity"
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6th - 9th
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Forensic Science Virtual Microscope Fibers Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: PART 2 of the 3-PART lab series on FORENSIC FIBERS. Use as a stand alone lab or as part of the series. This lab simulates close up look at natural and synthetic fibers using SEM microscope simulation and SEM microscope photos. It is the perfect way to introduce fibers so that students can later look at how they are used as evidence. For detailed notes on trace evidence & fibers Doodle-it! Notes, Case Studies and Tutorials from WISEflamingo are availabl
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Volcano Lab: ANCIENT ITALY - Construct Vesuvius and Pompeii With PLAY DOH
Go back in time to ancient Italy! So KOOL! Visit Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Cape Misenum, and Stabie. This model building activity with Play-Doh and/or clay can be found NOWHERE else! Kids love this! Adults love this! Teachers love this! Administrators love this!
ALL AGES!
This lab/activity was made to pair with other Mt. Vesuvius/Pompeii/Ancient Italy activities posted on our TPT page.
This one of a kind lab/activity/project is presented step by step with tons of pictures
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3rd - 9th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
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For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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