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7th grade Winter economics laboratories
Borax Crystal Snowflake Science Activity
Having my students make Borax Crystal Snowflakes before the holidays is one of my all time favorite winter activities! With a few simple materials and a little preparation, your students will have fun learning science while they make a winter ornament that they will treasure for years to come! I still hang mine on my tree each year! This activity is best started in class and finished at home.
This Product Includes:
-Borax Crystal Snowflake Student Card (.pdf)
-Teacher Directions (.pdf)
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5th - 9th
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Christmas Science Activities and Labs
For the winter season, Christmas, or just to celebrate the cold weather :) Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for the holidays and the winter season! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:-Winter Solstice (NO PREP!)-Compare Climates to the North Pole (NO PREP!)-Changing the Melting Point of Ice with Salt-How Much Liquid Water does Snow Make?-Dissolving Candy Canes in Different LiquidsGet ready for some stimulating sub-zero scie
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Snowflakes (using paper chromatography)
This activity uses coffee filters and water-soluble ink pens to make beautiful snowflakes to use as classroom decorations during the holidays! They can be taped up onto windows, used as binder decorations, on the tree, etc. The neat thing about these snowflakes is that students use the principles of chromatography to separate the black ink into it's many colors and learn something while having fun! I use this same activity with juniors and seniors in high school. Kids of all ages have fun w
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PreK - 12th
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Winter Science Ice Cube Melting | A Thermal Energy and Conduction Experiment
Discover thermal energy and conduction in this easy prep lab. This hands-on experiment will help students understand the science of melting. The lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. A Teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Included in the Hands-On Activity Teacher Background Information, Vocabulary, Further Exploration IdeasHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to TestThe Science of Melting Reading Passage and QuestionThermal Conduction DiagramAnswer Key Students wi
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Holiday Candy Density Experiment! Measure & Calculate w/ a Christmas twist!
Older grades love to have fun before the holidays too! Use the crazy days before break to have students practice measuring mass, volume and density using holiday candy like candy canes, peppermints, mini chocolate candies, etc...
Check out these other density activities!
Which bubble gum has more sugar? Density Experiment Scientific Method
Density Inquiry Activity Experiment -Liquid Layers Challenge w/ simple materials
Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Experiment
Density Mea
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5th - 8th
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Unit 1-Food Safety; Food and Nutrition (HFN/HFA) Ready with Mini-Inquiry (ON/BC)
This is originally created for Food and Nutrition 11/12 in BC; after teaching in an Ontario curriculum for some time now, I have adjusted this to fit the expectations of the course: HFN1O/2O in the Ontario curriculum. This has been designed with accommodations available for ELL students and students with special needs in some cases. For the most part, there is an excess of acitvities for the teachers to choose from. The work periods as scattered in weeks 3 and 4 where students will be preparing
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-3
Twelve Days of Christmas Science - Holiday Demos and Activities! (Free Poster!)
No More Boring Science presents 12 magical demonstrations for students of all grades. Inside you will find how to make silver christmas trees, huge snowflakes, festive fire, snow globes, beautiful holiday ornaments, and much more! All thanks to science!
Now including a Free Christmas Poster!
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 groce
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Penguin Race Force & Motion STEM Challenge Winter Activities (Non-Holiday)
Study force and motion with your class, and launch penguin balloon rockets! Force, motion and speed can be tricky topics for our students to fully grasp. An interactive and hands on experiment is encouraged for students to explore and understand these concepts. In this lab, students will use the scientific method to investigate the question, "what factors will affect the motion and speed of the penguins?". Students will decorate their penguins with the provided coloring sheet. They will then tap
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Forces and Motion Bundle | Laws of Motion Experiments | Force Task Cards
Dollar Bill Analysis Exploratory Lab Activity (Counterfeit Unit)
This introductory lab kicks off our Counterfeit Unit by putting enlarged replicas of real dollar bills in students hands and letting them analyze and explore all the facets that go into money that the average person overlooks. Students will explore the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 enlarged replica bills and document various things about each.For lab, I print enlarged bills double sided and laminate for longevity. Students analyze bills in lab groups to collaborate and share materials. There i
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4th - 12th
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Winter Science Lab: Let It Grow! Snowflake Science - PPT - Grades 5-8
This lab will add some fun to your classroom during the winter season while allowing students to learn about the scientific method! Students will be introduced to the scenario where Elsa is wanting to decorate her castle with beautiful homemade snowflakes. She would make these snowflakes using pipe cleaners and powdered laundry detergent (Borax).
Students will design a scientific question, create a hypothesis, identify variables, follow the procedures to make the crystal snowflake, collect d
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5th - 8th
Winter STEM Activities - December Science Experiments - Snow Science Experiments
Explore the Magic of Winter Science with Our Engaging STEM Activities! ❄️Are you searching for captivating ways to make the winter season an educational wonderland for your curious learners? Look no further! Our bundle of December Science Experiments and Snow Science Activities is here to turn cold days into a thrilling exploration of scientific marvels.One key problem we solve is engaging young minds during the winter months. Winter can often confine us indoors, but that doesn't mean the fun a
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PreK - 7th
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Christmas Winter Science with Borax Crystal Snowflakes Supersaturated Solutions
What a perfect blend of grocery-store chemistry, snowflakes, winter, and science! Students will enjoy making crystal snowflakes out of pipe cleaners as you show them how to make a saturated crystal solution. The procedure to make the crystals is completely described and includes tips on preparing the boric acid crystal solution. To run the activity, you need hot water and borax, which can be found in the detergent aisle of some grocery stores. After the crystals are pulled from the solution, th
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4th - 8th
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Crystal Snowflake - Free Science Investigation
Here's a free science investigation to engage your students during this hectic holiday season! Crystal snowflakes allow students to demonstrate and observe the making of a crystal using a saturated solution of Borax and water - easy, cheap, fun AND all your holiday decorations are done for you classroom :)
Have fun with this "cool" science investigation!!
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4th - 11th
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Borax Crystal Snowflakes Lab Activity
This lab activity is used in my 8th grade classroom as a review of physical and chemical changes prior to beginning the chemical bonding and chemical reactions chapters. This is a creative and entertaining way to review the differences between physical and chemical changes, introduce crystal structure, and revisit geology concepts learned in earlier grades. The crystals grow large and quickly on the pipe cleaners. It's fun to hang the "snowflakes" from the classroom ceiling to make your very
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5th - 9th
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Holiday Crystal Trees - Free Science Activity!
Looking for something new and different to do with your students around the winter holidays? In this easy activity, students cut out holiday trees and dab on a solution made from a few household chemicals. In as little as a few hours, crystals will start to grow on the trees! Over time, the crystals will grow larger, making the trees appear even more beautiful. Students will love checking on their trees each day to see how much it “snows” on them!
This FREE download includes:
*Experiment
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5th - 12th
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Assembly Line and Cottage Industry Activity
This tasty lesson plan helps students experience the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line and compare the assembly line to the cottage industry method of producing goods. Using edible ingredients students create cookies with smiley faces using both methods, compare their results, and use their experience to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line. It is an excellent addition to any science or history class!Use this handy tool to asses your student's partic
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4th - 8th
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Snowflake Science-A Winter STEM challenge
Snow doesn't have to get you down! Celebrate the new winter season, first snowfall, or get students excited about what's coming with this STEM Challenge! This product includes the student worksheet in English and Spanish, lesson plan, grading rubric, and a short letter home to families of students. NGSS SEP: Obtain, evaluate, and communication informationDeveloping and using modelsPlanning and carrying out investigationsObjective: It aims to engage students in exploring the uniqueness of snowfla
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: 15 STEM Challenges Bundle: includes lesson plans, handouts, and more!
Winter "Wonder"land Stations Lab
Do you want your students to get some hands-on experience?!? Do you want to them to practice and strengthen their Claim, Evidence, Reasoning writing?!? This is the perfect hands-on activity for students to complete with a winter theme. Students will travel to four different stations to conduct experiments, learn four different science concepts and practice C-E-R writing. The stations consist of four different concepts: chemical reactions, statice electricity, density and potential and kinetic en
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4th - 12th
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Winter Scientific Method Inquiry- What substance will melt ice most effectively?
In this inquiry activity, students use the Scientific Method to test several substances to determine which would melt ice the most effectively.
Materials: Rock Salt, table salt, Ice melt,sand
Perfect for a winter activity!
This product is part of a bundle! Science for all holidays!
HOLIDAY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS BUNDLE: Inquiry for all seasons!
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3rd - 7th
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Treat Measuring Lab - Christmas Theme
Students go to five different stations to practice measuring length, volume, mass, temperature, and density. **This lab is very similar to our popular Measurement Lab from our Introduction to Science unit.** The download also includes teacher answer key and detailed set-up information. All terms and concepts used are appropriate for the beginning of the year.
**This product is included in the following larger unit: "4 Lab Comprehensive Christmas/Winter Packet." Please double-check your pu
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5th - 8th
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Wage Per Hour & Lifestyle Choices - High School Economics
In a fun investigative activity, students calculate their yearly expenses for their chosen life. Students will decide where to live, what type of car to drive, fuel, utility cost, cable/internet, entertainment, etc.. By the end they will discover how much per hour a person will need to earn in order to support that life. They will make connections between the lifestyle a person can live, level of education needed to live that lifestyle.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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4 Lab Christmas/Winter Packet - Labs ONLY
Thank you for your interest in this 5th-8th grade comprehensive Christmas/Winter packet. This download includes 4 full-class labs. All terms and concepts used are appropriate for the beginning of the year.
The files are PDFs in a zip file. Packet is appropriate for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and homeschool students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at thescienceshoppe@gmail.com. Thank you!
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5th - 8th
Solar System Christmas Ornament Research Activity | December Science
It's the holiday season! Get festive with your class, and create solar system ornaments! Students will research each planet and document their answers on the ornament. The ornaments can be cut out, decorated and tied together in the order of the planets. This is a fun and creative pre-winter break activity to review the solar system. A teacher's guide is also included to provide more suggestions for implementing this resource in your classroom.Features: - A teacher's guide (1 page)- 8 Ornaments
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Seasonal Science Bundle | Holiday STEM Activities
Sink or Float Ice Cubes Experiment & Winter STEM Activities
Are you on the lookout for an engaging and educational way to introduce your kids to the wonders of scientific exploration? Look no further! Our Sink or Float Ice Cubes Experiment is the perfect solution to foster curiosity and problem-solving skills in young minds.Gone are the days of mundane experiments! This experiment not only entertains but also teaches the fundamental principles of the scientific method. The problem-solving aspect is beautifully addressed as children delve into the fascina
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K - 7th
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Simulation Activities
You can introduce students to the world of investing, budgeting, and other economics-related activities through simulations. For example, have students research companies they want to "invest" in to show them how the stock market works. If you want to extend the lesson, you can have them periodically check in on their portfolios throughout the year to see how their investments are performing. Or, you could use a simulation to teach them about causes that led up to certain major historical events, like the stock market crash of 1929.
Budgeting Exercises
Help students understand the importance of managing their own financial resources by challenging them to create a budget. Give them a few hypothetical scenarios involving income, expenses, and financial goals. For example, you could ask them to plan a fictional character's monthly expenses, or have them create a budget to save for buying a house.
Trade Games
Through trading games, students can learn about importing and exporting, along with the impact of external forces and trade agreements. Ask students to work in teams and have them trade goods, record their imports and exports, and respond to charges (like tariffs and embargoes).
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Give students a real-world decision to make (e.g., building a new road, investing in a new technology, or buying property) and have them perform a cost-benefit analysis. To deepen the learning, you can ask them to justify their decisions with evidence.
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What is economics?
The study of economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. When teaching economics, the goal is to help students understand how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies make choices about resource allocation. Economics explores various topics related to this, including supply and demand, cost and benefits, and scarcity, to name just a few.
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