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Black History Month fractions laboratories
Candy Probability: Discovery of EXPERIMENTAL vs. THEORETICAL Probability
Middle Schoolers LOVE probability!
This is a GREAT lesson around Halloween when the kids are already hyped up on sugar and want to 'talk' to their classmates.
This activity allows the students to DISCOVER the differences between EXPERIMENTAL and THEORETICAL probability and connect it to everyday experiences. The probability lesson lends itself to fractions, decimals, percents, data collection, rational & irrational numbers, statistical graphs (box and whiskers, frequency tables...), measu
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Method Experiment - Gummy Bears Lab - Worksheets NO PREP
Scientific Method Gummy Bears Lab Science Experiment: These worksheets provide step by step instructions through the Scientific Method Experiment lab process. It is engaging and fun!Just bring the candy - and the sheets are ready to use -NO PREP!The process includes:Question, hypothesis, procedure, data recording tables, graphing and data analysis and post-lab reflection and discussion questions.Note: If you enjoyed this product, check out available resources by topic.Also available:Scientific
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4th - 9th
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Math Lab: Terminating and Repeating Decimals/DISTANCE LEARNING/NO PREP
This is a GREAT lab for students to discover the value of patterns in our wonderful world of mathematics! * In the lesson, students DO discover a relationship between fractions and decimals beginning with NINETEEN FRACTIONS THAT STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO DIVIDE THE NUMERATOR BY THE DENOMINATOR ON EACH.* Students learn the meaning of the terms "terminating" and "repeating" relative to decimals.* Students learn how and when it is appropriate to use the bar above repeating decimals. *
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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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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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
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Density Lab Coke vs. Diet Coke Activity Middle School Science
Here is a terrific no-prep lab to teach your Middle School Students the concept of Density. The lesson is printable and can also be used for distance learnersPlease see Preview and feel free to ask any questions!Materials1 Can of Coke1 Can of Diet CokeLarge Container of WaterIn this guided lab students explore the question "Which of your favorite sodas will sink, and which carbonated beverages will swim? It's the density at its finest!" We use coca cola, and diet coca cola in this lab that is N
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6th - 8th
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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
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Density Solving for D=m/v Fun and Engaging Labs for Middle School Science
Fun hands-on labs for your students to enjoy learning about densityDo you need resources to introduce mass, volume, and density?Look no further. Calculate density, mass, and volume with these fun labs. Please feel free to ask any questions about the lessons.*I have taught this concept for 20 years and have found that students need to have several lessons in order to understand this important concept.
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7th - 9th
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The Cookie Conundrum - Adding Fractions
This activity offers a hands-on and engaging approach to mastering fraction addition through a real-world lens. Students will explore the concept by doubling or tripling a frosting recipe, witnessing firsthand how fractions seamlessly apply in practical scenarios. Not only does this activity reinforce mathematical skills, but the added excitement of indulging in their creation enhances student involvement and makes learning fractions an unforgettable experience.
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3rd - 5th
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Mosaic Pixel Art Activity
This mosaic/pixel act worksheet is a fun, creative, and engaging way to incorporate art into teaching the representation of fractions, decimals, and percents!Pictures of examples are included!Students are given a grid with 100 squares and can create a picture or designStudents then record the following in the bottom table:Colors that were usedNumber of squares in each colorFraction, decimal, and percent representing the number of squares out of the whole for each color usedCheck out these other
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3rd - 5th
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Bottle Flipping: Math in Motion
As long as the students are going to flip bottles, let’s find the math in it. This measurement, data, and technology activity will keep the students so engaged that they’ll forget that they are learning rigorous math!As a “S.T.E.M. in Action” lesson, you’ll find all four components of a true S.T.E.M. curriculum represented.Science — Students measure mass and compare the behavior of the liquids as they flip the bottle.Technology — Students can build a spreadsheet and use it to collect and aggrega
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
M&M Lab for Fractions, Decimals & Percents
Lab for students to eat and learn! Students use a party size (halloween kind) bag of m&ms to calculate, convert and graph ratios, decimals and percents of each color of m&ms in the bag.
Reflection and Critical Thinking Conclusion activity included. Extension extra credit also included.
*for lower level students I add M&Ms to their bag to make 20 total since quantities per bag have lowered in recent years.
2 page procedures and 2 page Data collection
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5th - 7th
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Probability Math Lab - Coin Flipping
This is a one day Math Lab to explore theoretical and experimental probability through flipping coins. Students determine the theoretical probability of a few scenarios and then experiment to see what happens. It comes with a couple pointers on how to preface the lesson and where to go when you're finished. Aligned to the Common Core Standards for Math.
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6th - 8th
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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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Also included in: Movie Bundle: video viewing worksheets and afterward activities
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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Minecraft Magma Math and Chemistry Investigation in Igneous Rock
Use the setting of the video game Minecraft to explore Earth Science. Student are engaged by imagining a cavern full of molten rock exists underground. When the magma cools off, what igneous rock types will be formed over time? And for extra credit find out how much gold ore will exist, and if it's worth risking the monsters for the mining! Students solve this real-world math problem with paper and pencil by using the silica content percentage, as minerals will crystallize out of the melt. Stud
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Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
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Math Lab Fibonacci Sequence Patterns in Nature
Welcome to Kindly Pass The Math!The following lab is intended to introduce students to The Fibonacci Sequence for the first time.* The lab is presented in an investigative manner, provoking thought among the students and guiding them into a great learning experience as they initially enter the world of The Fibonacci's Sequence.* Students find the lab to be as enjoyable as it is a great learning experience.* Students begin the lab by defining five pertinent terms to the lab investigation.* Th
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Draw the Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci in Nature, Golden Ratio
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
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1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Does March really come in like a lion and out like a lamb? CCSS PBL Weather Lab
We’ve all heard the old wives’ tale that March goes in like a lion and out like a lamb. But is it really true? Have your students find out in this engaging, problem based learning lab, aligned to the CCSS.
After presenting the problem to your students, they will have to figure out:
• What constitutes a “lion” or a “lamb” day
• How to collect data over the month
• Where to find weather reports
• What conclusion they can make after analyzing the data
You can complete this activity with your s
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3rd - 5th
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Density lab Science Observations Using Harry Potter Magic
Make the magic happen in your classroom by teaching this lesson using Harry Potter’s magic. This is a fantastic hands-on inquiry lab involving the density of liquids. Learning about density has never been so much fun!Students will learn about density by adding different liquids to a clear cups and seeing how they separate into layers.. This lab worksheet is editable so you can change out the liquids based on what you have available.Included are homework assignments with the answer key Be sure t
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6th - 9th
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Density Lab Sponge Bob Middle School Science Fun Activity
DescriptionThe density lab is a fun experience for your students It allows them to demonstrate their knowledge of mass, volume, and density and the relationship between the three.This activity is excellent for providing hands-on experience measuring mass and volume, as well as calculating the density of Sponge Bob! It is also great practice for measuring skills with rulers, digital scales, or triple beam balances!Materials5 Identical sponges1 Plastic container with a lidScaleRulerMy students alw
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6th - 8th
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Coke vs. Pepsi Scientific Method Lab
In this lab, students will be using the scientific method to solve who is more accurate identifying if a liquid is Coke or Pepsi. This is a lab that can be done together as a class to introduce or practice the scientific method. My students LOVE this lab!
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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