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Critical thinking laboratories for Google Apps
Psychology Lab: Game On or Game Over? (Reaction Time & Video Game Correlation)
In this student Psychology Lab, students will delve into the fascinating world of reaction time and its potential correlation with video game usage. This engaging experiment offers hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and interpreting correlations. Develop practical skills in conducting psychological experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Gain insight into correlation analysis and its real-world application. Enhance critical thinking and research skills while un
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9th - 12th
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Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Inquiry Lab Editable
Now in an editable version!This is an excellent demonstration of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to help students clear up one of the biggest misconceptions in biology. It helps students understand that plants absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis but they also release carbon dioxide through cellular respiration. It is an easy 3 day lab but takes minimal time each day. I usually set up the lab and plan other lessons around the topic each day.Materials needed:3 test tubes per group
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6th - 12th
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Forensic Entomology Lab Investigation: Time Since Death Using Pipe Cleaners
This lab is one of my favorites in Forensic Science! If you are looking for something hands-on that encourages students to analyze data, use scientific practices, then think critically about each death scenario, this lab is for you!The teacher should read this document until the end, which includes an answer key and description of the pipe cleaner "bugs" needed for each case. The students will learn how forensic entomology is used in real crimes, as the age of the larvae found on the body helps
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Forensic Pathology & Death Investigation Forensic Science Unit Bundle
Chemical Reactions Differentiated Chemistry Lab (Law of Conservation of Mass)
These chemistry labs give students the opportunity to run a chemical reaction to test the Law of Conservation of Mass in a guided lab report format. Available in printable and digital fillable versions, two differentiated versions are included. The Law of Conservation of Mass Lab version focuses on chemical reactions while the more advanced Single Replacement Reaction Lab version also incorporates the activity series.WHY IS IT HELPFUL?Divided into guided lab report sectionsJust a few easy mater
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
Also included in:Â Chemical Equations & Chemical Reactions Differentiated Chemistry Bundle
Psychology as Science Lab: Let's Make a Deal! (Monty Hall Paradox)
Why do we study Psychology?The Monty Hall Paradox is a classic probability problem that challenges students' intuitive thinking. In this lab, they will explore how people's decisions can be influenced by cognitive biases and how empirical reasoning can help us understand and overcome these biases.The Monty Hall Paradox is named after the host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," Monty Hall. The scenario revolves around a game involving three doors and a hidden prize.Through this lab, students a
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9th - 12th
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Year 3 Chemical Science Assessment
Year 3 chemical science assessment investigation. Children complete the investigation and fill in the investigation recording sheet to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired through out the term.QUESTION: What do you want to find out?Which melts faster ice at room temperature or ice in cold water?
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3rd
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Nature of Science QUICK LAB: Control Group vs Experimental Group by ©BOK BUiLDER
This fun lesson begins with a vocabulary review and writing prompts that set the stage for a quick, mess-free experiment. Students will follow the scientific method to investigate whether or not a smartphone affects a shopper's mood while waiting in line. The activity includes embedded timers and a student worksheet.FORMATS:Google Slidesâ„¢Google Docsâ„¢Please note: When you purchase this product, you will have access to links that will allow you to make a copy of the GOOGLE DOCS & GOOGLE SLIDES
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6th - 8th
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Changes of State Butter vs Coconut Oil Investigation
Year 3 Chemical Science activity.Investigate the changes-of-state of butter and coconut oil. Which will melt faster? Why?
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3rd
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Engineering Design Paper Airplane Challenge
No prep STEM Challenge!Use this resource to guide students in a hands-on exploration of the engineering design process by making paper airplanes. This is a great way to introduce engineering design, STEM challenges, or be used to help with concepts like mean, median, mode and range. Utilize scratch paper, graded work from a previous semester, or misprint paper as the only necessary supply for this challenge.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Engineering Design Paper Airplane Challenge BUNDLE
Mystery Note Activity: Utilize the Scientific Method and CER Framework-EDITABLE
Start the school year off with this exciting and memorable activity! Students often say that this activity is one of the things that they remember most from the entire school year. This "Mystery Note" activity allows students to use the Scientific Method to solve a perplexing "whodunnit" mystery that is taking place at their very own school. Students do an experiment and utilize a CER framework to solve the mystery. This package includes a Google doc Student Handout, Google Slides Teacher Presen
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4th - 8th
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Magic Milk Scientific Experiment and Lab Report (Differentiated)
Science Lab report comes in 2 levels! My kids loved the magic milk experiment and it is something they wanted to do over and over again! The slide show that goes with it is also posted on my page for free!
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PreK - 8th
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Flora's Fossil Hunt
This assignment is designed to help students learn about the age of fossils and how scientists use them to learn about the history of the Earth. Through a series of tasks and activities, students will practice their observation, critical thinking, and analytical skills as they analyze rock layers and fossils to determine the relative age of different specimens. By completing this assignment, students will gain a better understanding of how scientists use fossils to learn about the past and the n
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Natural Hazards Flooding Project (Mi-STAR Curriculum Unit 8.6)
In this project, students will design, create, and test flood plains with paper houses. This project will work nicely in place of the project for lesson 2 in the Mi-STAR unit 8.6: Reducing the Impacts of Natural Hazards.Required Materials:Aluminum PansClay1 inch grid paperWaterMeasuring CupsRulers
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Which Magnet is the Strongest? Experiment Lesson Plan
Using the Scientific Method, this investigation is used to help students understand that: **different types of forces may cause and object’s motion to change**how forces from direct contact can cause an object to move**how some forces, including gravity and magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance **how forces have applications in our lives**how magnets are used in everyday life **how their strength can determine what they are attracted to.Can be differentiated for any K-5 classroom.
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K - 5th
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DIGITAL SCIENCE LABBOOK NGSS/ADI ALIGNED
Here is an ALL in ONE stop for a digital lab notebook. This notebook follows ADI/NGSS standards and activities. You can also add additional slides or information that you may need. A slide for notes, proposal, CER, and data collection are included. Just add text boxes :). If there are any tips or adjustments I can make on this resource to make it more useful for you please let me know!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Science Process Skills Lab - Milk, Soap, Food Coloring
This is an entire lab printout (safety, materials, procedure, data, etc). Students will practice observing, inferring, predicting, classifying and thinking like a scientist. Students will complete basic measurements as they follow step by step procedures. Make sure to discuss all safety cautions with students prior to completing the lab.
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5th - 10th
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School Campus Field Investigation
Looking for a way to get your students out of the classroom and collecting real data? Use this investigation packet to guide your students through a field investigation on your school campus. Students will choose their own investigative question, write a procedure, collect data, graph results, write an abbreviated CER, and generate three new questions based on their observations. Standards-based grading rubric included.
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4th - 8th
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Paramecium Homeostasis Experiment
This is a RUBRIC to use with the Paramecium Homeostasis Gizmo (explorelearning.com).It aligns with Science Criteria C: Processing and Evaluating (Ci, Cii, Ciii, Civ, Cv). Includes additional questions to add to Student Exploration Sheet.
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7th - 10th
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TumbleWing Glider
Create a Tumblewing walk behind glider.Includes video links, pattern links and how to photos.Fun, easy, low material project.No data - only two styles to choose from and some suggested Advanced modifications.
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Method What factors affect memorization?
Use the scientific method to research what factors affect how well a person can memorize a list of random words. Then, conduct a controlled experiment to collect data and draw conclusions.Resource includes student worksheet outlining the application of the steps of the scientific method. Also includes teacher's guide with suggestions and sample answers.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Scientific Method Bundle of 7 Resources
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