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7th grade Back to School social studies laboratories

Preview of Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment

Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment

Created by
Science Spot
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total                   number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
Preview of Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}

Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}

Created by
Tamra Young
Scientific Method Sweet Skittles Lab. This fun and engaging lab includes a write-up, experiment, and graphing. Perfect for introducing secondary students to the scientific method. Just add Skittles- your students will be saying, "Sweet Skittles!" for sure! Please note: This product is also offered in a bundle. Please view before deciding on product: Scientific Method Monster Bundle ***************************************************************************** Please check out my other
Preview of Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint

Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint

This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo
Preview of Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}

Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}

Make sure your students never forget lab rules about eye safety and goggles! Back to school science doesn't have to be boring, and science lab safety procedures have never been so fun. Perfect activity and demo for the first day of school in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I use this with my 5th and 6th graders, but it would definitely work for older students. Your students will LOVE this.>>> Includes a DIGITAL sheet for remote learners watching a teacher demo <<&
Preview of Climate Change Activity Mapping Carbon Emissions NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4

Climate Change Activity Mapping Carbon Emissions NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4

Students use real data to color-code a map of 68 countries based on their per capita carbon emissions. In this activity, students will:READ a 1-page article about greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, what per capita means, and the activity directions. CONSTRUCT a World Map by attaching 2 provided pages (it's easy!).COLOR CODE countries on the map according to their per capita carbon emissions. ANSWER 11 analysis questions focusing on the greenhouse effect, sources of carbon emissions, and how de
Preview of Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab

Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab

"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students). This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes
Preview of The Titanic Disaster: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!

The Titanic Disaster: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!

Created by
Smart Chick
Can your students engineer topics related to the sinking of the Titanic? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out! The Five Challenges Included in this Set: Life Vest Design Challenge Life Boat Design Challenge Make an Iceberg Challenge Rivet Strength Challenge Artifact Restoration Challenge These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of the Titanic! Students must design and construct a variety of items related to the disaster! Stay tuned for
Preview of Ancient Egypt Mummy STEM challenge

Ancient Egypt Mummy STEM challenge

Get your students engaged in mummification while studying Ancient Egypt. Students make their own mummy in this hands on activity that brings together science and history. Students investigate what type of salt works best to preserve mummies. This is a great way to learn about Ancient Egyptian culture. In the first part, students test different salt solutions to see which works the best to preserve apple slices. They also read about the science of mummification to understand what is happenin
Preview of Lab Safety Rules: Poster Project

Lab Safety Rules: Poster Project

★ Lab Safety- Rules of the Lab Poster Project ★ The purpose of this project is for students to work collaboratively with peers to create a poster communicating a class rule for lab safety. This product is part of a LAB SAFETY RULES PROJECTS BUNDLE! Check it out to save 20%! About This Activity I created this activity to use this within my introduction to the science lab unit in grade 6. The students are first assigned partners and a lab rule. They are then given two class periods (or one
Preview of Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity

Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity

Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity by Miss Middle School Teacher This is a great lab to use in tandem with a lesson on ancient Egyptian mummification, as an introduction to the mummification process, or as an extension activity for students needing enrichment opportunities. The ancient Egyptians used a salt-like substance called natron during the mummification process in order to help preserve the bodies. Salts tend to absorb liquids, preventing bacteria and mold from breaking down the bod
Preview of Back to School Science Lab Activity: CER + STEM + Social Emotional Learning SEL

Back to School Science Lab Activity: CER + STEM + Social Emotional Learning SEL

What could be better than CER + STEM Challenge + Social Emotional Learning mixed with a dash of physical science for your first week back to science??? Get your students back in the swing of a new school year with this fun "First Week of School" science activity! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school grade science teachers practicing growth mindset or SEL in the classroom to help students encourage and build up each other. Students will complete a simple Claim-Evidence-Reasoning activi
Preview of Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other GES Ocean Activity Ocean Current Introduction
Preview of Science Lab Safety Rules Powerpoint and Notes

Science Lab Safety Rules Powerpoint and Notes

Taking students to the science lab? If so, it is essential that you provide a thorough course in lab safety. This powerpoint covers the safety rules and behaviors that are expected of students while in the science lab. It includes 30 Slides with lecture notes for the teacher and an outline for the student.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital format in your Google Drive, Google Classroom, Microso
Preview of Science Lab Safety Activity - First Visit to the Lab

Science Lab Safety Activity - First Visit to the Lab

An important part of any science class is working in the laboratory. Most of the lab work you will do with your students is very safe, but from time to time, students will be working with chemicals or lab equipment that could cause them harm if not used properly. The purpose of this activity is to get your students thinking about lab rules and lab safety. By the end of this activity your students should be well acquainted with the lab and its safety features. Both printable and digital versions
Preview of Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)

Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)

Created by
Midwest Science
This is a 1 day project where students will make a home-made lava lamp from a plastic water bottle, vegetable oil, food coloring, & an Alka-Seltzer tablet. The lab worksheet provides all directions AND includes pre & post lab questions. It also includes a follow up that briefly explains the science behind how a lava lamp works and includes 4 questions for the students to answer when finished reading.Answer Key IncludedPDF Format & Edible Copy IncludedPlease leave a comment and rati
Preview of Build a Pipe Cleaner Neuron Lab Activity

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
Preview of Classroom Expectations Cookie Lab {Back to School} - PowerPoint

Classroom Expectations Cookie Lab {Back to School} - PowerPoint

Created by
Angela Willyerd
Have high expectations for your students? Convey these classroom expectations in a fun and memorable way with this cookie lab for back to school. This product discusses effort, condition of the work, and quality of the work with the students. This product includes a PowerPoint presentation that corresponds with each step of the cookie lab. A detailed, scripted lesson plan is included to help you envision how this lesson can be brought to life for your students! Need to add some more expectat
Preview of Forensic Chemistry Virtual Drug Identification Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE

Forensic Chemistry Virtual Drug Identification Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE

Created by
WISEflamingo
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
Preview of Lab Safety: Science Safety Quiz

Lab Safety: Science Safety Quiz

This test includes 20 multiple choice questions covering the basic principles of laboratory safety. You can also view a full preview of this assessment :) ************************************************************************* If you like this product, you may also be interested in these additional Laboratory Safety Resources! CLICK HERE: Laboratory Safety Resources ************************************************************************* Thanks for visiting, Lori Maldonado
Preview of Middle School Science Skills: First Days of School Activities

Middle School Science Skills: First Days of School Activities

Three activities to start off a new year of middle school science:I. Lab Safety: Cause and Effect- Handout: Common science lab safety rules in cartoon form.- Activity: Students determine the possible negative consequences of not following safety rules. (Skills: cause and effect, working with a group, writing, oral presentation)II.Observation and Inference: The Misadventures of Mitzi- Activity: Mitzi is missing. Who is Mitzi? What happened to her? Students will use their observation and inf
Preview of Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History

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
Preview of Scientific Method Introduction Inquiry Graphing Experiment: Bubble Gum Mass

Scientific Method Introduction Inquiry Graphing Experiment: Bubble Gum Mass

Created by
Scienceisfun
Looking to introduce or review the scientific method in a fun way- try this bubble gum mass lab. Students get a piece of bubble gum and chew it to determine if its mass changes with the chewing (works BEST with sugar gums like bubble yum, etc).“Does gum lose mass when you chew it?" This is an introduction to learning about scientific inquiry activity. This fits in nicely at the beginning of the year to review/ introduce the steps of the scientific method and when students are learning how to cre
Preview of Heart Rate Lab Digital and Printable

Heart Rate Lab Digital and Printable

Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to the scientific method? This lab comes in both DIGITAL and PRINTABLE! This is a great introduction to labs. Students can easily create a hypothesis, collect data, graph data, and analyze/write a CER. Students will also identify IV and DV.Students will complete different physical activities (walking, jogging, jumping jacks) to see what happens to their heart rate. Printable Lab:Student Lab Sheet (3 pages)Digital Lab:10 Slides total using Goog
Preview of Water Wheel STEM Activity

Water Wheel STEM Activity

In this STEM challenge, students have fun playing with water as they build a working water wheel and connect science and engineering with history and social studies. There are two different ways you can lead the STEM challenge. For younger students or if you are short on time, students can follow the provided directions to build a water wheel. If you have more time and want more of a challenge, you can have students design and build their own working water wheel following the Engineering Desig
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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.

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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

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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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