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Higher education earth sciences laboratories
Gas Laws Intro Lab 16 stations or chemistry demos
Thess ultimate Gas Laws 16 Lab Stations allows students to investigate direct and inverse properties of gases: pressure, volume, moles, and temperature. The guided student handout is editable and these gas laws lab activities incorporate particulate-level movement of gases (bead stations) as well as intentional questioning that leads students to link inverse or direct relationships of gas behaviors in an engaging, memorable way. Give your students experiences of how gases impact and are impacted
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
Also included in:Â Gases Chemistry Activity and Lab Bundle print and digital
Trees, Forestry and Deforestation 5E Lab-Distance learning possible
Update for distance learning: Students could do this lab at home with a tree in their backyard, neighborhood, or park. They need a cheap measuring tape, a cardboard triangle, string and a weight. Through zoom or a video, teachers can help students through the math. Another option is for the teacher to make a video measuring a tree and the corresponding math. Students can do the follow-up questions on their own.This is a full 5E designed for inquiry. It is advanced enough for AP, but accessible f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in:Â Unit 5 Bundle for AP Environmental Science
Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Data Analysis Virtual Lab
Updated links as of March 2022. This lab for in-person or distance learning uses a variety of data from NOAA and other websites to help your students understand greenhouse gases, where they are found and whether they are increasing or decreasing. Then, students analyze data about the effects of climate change with real-time data about temperature, precipitation and other data. Then, students delve into longer term data including ice-core data.This lab walks students through each graph and data s
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in:Â AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
Scientific Method Task Cards for Middle and High School
This set of 32 Scientific Method Task Cards will provide Middle and High School Students with Review and Reinforcement of the concepts found while studying the Scientific Method.The following concepts are covered in this set of Task Cards:Collecting Data, Theory, Inference, Data Tables, Hypothesis, Observations, Steps of the Scientific Method, Controlled Experiments, Dependent Variables, Independent Variables, Control Group, Writing a Hypothesis, Sample Size, Conclusions, Error, Experimental Res
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Scientific Method - Measurement - Microscope - Safety Task Card Bundle
Earth Layers Model: Decoding Compositional and Mechanical/Structural layers
Students will complete a colored model of earths layers that will clarify the main differences of compositional and mechanical layers both visually as well as conceptually. They will also be able to identify trends of temperature, gravity, pressure, and density. This is a great activity that will allow students to better comprehend the dynamics of plate tectonics. This could also serve as a earth science practical type of assessment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Earth Layers: Decoding Mechanical and Compositional Layers with Quiz
Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Scientific Method - Measurement - Microscope - Safety Task Card Bundle
This bundle includes the following 4 Task Card Sets: The Scientific Method, Scientific Measurement, the Microscope, and Laboratory Safety. Details about each set can be found below.
Along with each of the 4 sets of 32 Task cards, there are 3 blank Task Cards, student direction cards, Student Answer Sheets and Teacher Answer sheet/Guides.
Scientific Method Task Cards for Middle and High School
This set of 32 Scientific Method Task Cards will provide Middle and High School Students with Review
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ozone Depletion Data Analysis 5E Lab-- Computer Lab
Use this inquiry lab with in-person or distance learning students. 7 pages for students with key included. This lab is not a simulation, but rather looking at data from various sources.Time: 2-4 days (90 minutes to 3 hours depending on level of students and whether you choose to assign the elaborate and evaluate)Students use real online data to determine trends in ozone depletion around the globe and trends in ozone-depleting chemicals along with the science and current trends.Use with Environme
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in:Â AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
STEM Volcano Hazard Design Project- Engineering
This is a STEM activity that deals with engineering the lava and the volcano design while setting up a town that will need to be protected from the eruptions.Students will follow the Washington State End of Course Assessment format for Design Applications. They will design their projects around two problems: Problem 1: Build a model of a volcano that will erupt and will not cause damage on your model town. Build the town in the area least likely to get damage.Problem 2: Create lava that will h
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Climate Change and Cities Experimental Design Lab-Distance Learning possible
Update for distance learning: This lab can be done at home if student have a simple, inexpensive thermometer. The picture shows an infrared thermometer, but this is not necessary as a regular, cheap thermometer works fine.This is a wonderful, engaging lab for students that helps them practice planning and carrying out experiments (NGSS Science and Engineering Practice #3 and AP Science Practices).Students work together to design an experiment testing which surfaces are hotter than others outside
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Unit 5 Bundle for AP Environmental Science
Law of Superposition - Geologic Dating Activity
This activity can be used help students gain a better understanding of Relative Age. It can be used as an informal assessment, or even as an interactive notebooking activity. Students will read the story from the "Geologist's Journal" on page 1. Then, they will cut out the pictures and rock layers on page 2. They will color these, and then glue them in the correct location on the outline provided on page 3. I suggest starting with the layer that is the oldest.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Plate Tectonics: Latitude & Longitude Worksheet; Plotting Volcanoes &Earthquakes
Introduction: Earthquakes and volcanoes often occur in similar regions. These regions are along plate boundaries. The earth’s crust is split into approximately 22 major plates. The edges of these plates run through the ocean as well as through the continents. When the plates move or rub against each other this causes an earthquake.Instructions: You have been provided a map of the world with latitude (N or S of the Equator) and longitude (E or W of the Prime Meridian) lines drawn and labeled on
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-4
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Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Astronomy Lab Bundle
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Weather: Severe Weather, Fronts, and Forecasting (Middle School to College)
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rock Identification and Formation Bundle
Intended Use:· This product is designed for the high school level.Premise:· Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic rocks are challenging for students to identify.· These lessons designed to help explain this process are tried and true after many years of tweaking. · This Bundle includes the instructional presentation, interactive note guide, student answer page, and common rock answer keys, review and reflection worksheets, detailed teacher notes.· It is recommended that students have acces
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Gas Stoichiometry Airbag Lab
Challenge and engage your chemistry students with the task of inflating a zipper bag to an expected volume using both the Ideal Gas Law, gas stoichiometry and household items. This easy-prep gas lab is an excellent activity that involves each student, encourages collaboration, and offers a direct application to the calculations you’ve been practicing in class.Looking for additional great resources for teaching gases that also includes this lab? See the Gas Chemistry ✦BUNDLE✦ for a PhET simulatio
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
Also included in:Â Gases Chemistry Activity and Lab Bundle print and digital
Plastic Milk Lab - Make Biodegradable Plastic!
THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF MY EARTH BUNDLE FOR A BIG DISCOUNT! Your students will have so much fun creating plastic casein from milk and vinegar with this lab! This is a great lesson to implement during your Earth Day unit, renewable energy unit, recycling unit, and many more! Teach your students to be forward thinkers and have them research topics including microplastics and garbage patches. A "re-purpose" junkyard lab would be an excellent follow up lesson to this lab. Get your students thinkin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Environmental Science Bundle - Repurposing Project and Lab Activities
Fossil Identification and Research UNIT
Intended Use:· This product is designed for the high school level.Premise:· These lessons are tried and true after many years of tweaking. · The lesson includes: *Detailed teacher notes *Instructional notes presentation *Interactive note guide with answer key *3-column notes (smaller version of fossil notebook) *Fossil notebook (extended version) *Station lab set up (for classrooms without student sets of fossils. *Lab practical test questions (PowerPoi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Sedimentary Rock Identification and Fossil Identification Bundle
Weather Map Construction: Isotherms, Isobars, High and Low Pressure.
In this lab, students plot several weather maps based on data in the USA. These are an isotherm map, isobar map, and a map showing wind direction, precipitation areas, and weather fronts. I used to have them combine all these maps to create a synoptic weather map, but that got to be a bit too much and a little messy. You sure can take one of the blank maps in this lab and have them do that if you wish!!There are many vocabulary terms to define along with gradient questions and questions about th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Meteorology Bundle
Salinization Lab-At Home for Distance Learning. AP Environmental Science
In this lab, students will do the soil salinization lab at home using basic kitchen materials. For my students with distance learning, they picked up a Ziplock bag from a box at the front gate at school with 2 more Ziplock bags and 15 pea seeds. Note: This lab is possible entirely by video. Scroll to the bottom of this page for videos that give results to students if they cannot do the lab at home in their kitchen. Engage is a few short questions and can be done individually or a group discussio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Stream Table Erosion Control Lab
Take your Earth Science lessons to the next level with our "Stream Table Erosion Control Lab." This engaging and comprehensive teaching resource allows you to immerse your students in the fascinating world of erosion, sediment transport, and environmental science through hands-on experimentation and observation.Key features of the Stream Table Erosion Control Lab include:Realistic Erosion Simulation: The stream table replicatesnatural erosion processes, allowing students to witness how water sha
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-4
 ...
Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Mineral Identification Lab Worksheet - Mystery Minerals
This is a worksheet for identifying minerals in an Earth science course. You will need to set up stations with mineral samples at each station and tools such as a scratch plate, glass, penny, Moh's hardness kit, etc. so that students can identify the unknown minerals. You should also present a mineral-identification table--available in the backs of most Earth Science books or online. Be sure to talk about special properties such as double refraction, odor, magnetism etc.You will need 14 miner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Rocks, Minerals, Earthquakes and Eccentricity Review Lab
This is a great way to have students practice independently or in groups as a lab or a review. This is interactive and great visual aids for students. My students loved the practice. - Provided is PowerPoint to go along with the rocks and minerals. - A lesson plan.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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