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7th grade critical thinking other (specialty) laboratories
STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Technology Theme Giant Keyboard
Giant PC Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. Keys come in two sizes:6"x5.8" & 4"x4"*Updated 9/1/15*Keyboard now includes the number pad, arrows and other keys.Large size prints 1 key per page.The size measures approximately 60"x20" (using spacing show in image) once you have cut out the letters / assembled t
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ
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4th - 8th
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Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Giant Keyboard
Giant CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable Chromebook keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. Spaced out like the preview image it is 5.5 feet long!
Keys are each 4" and fit great on takeout boxes to make them pop off the walls.
This is based off a CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. I have included both a color and black/white version so if you wanted
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Super saver forensic activities bundle for CSI theme classes. 265 pages of forensic learning and activities including task cards, labs, worksheets, and PowerPoint. Ready to use in 1, 2, 3... 1 - print, 2 - complete prep, and 3 - play with your students!SAVE 20% on these activities when you buy this BUNDLEWe have included our most popular forensic activities:Unknown Solutions Lab Activity Kit (11 pages)Time of Death Solving Activity (17 pages)DNA Lesson - PowerPoint (15 slide), Student guide card
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6th - 9th
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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
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6th - 7th
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STEM Activity Challenge CD Hovercraft (Middle School)
STEM Middle School Classroom ProjectUsing an old CD, a balloon and a water bottle (with a pop-up top), students will create their own mini-hovercraft and explore the near-frictionless properties with their group.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), grading rubrics, a demonstration video for the teacher, a materials needed sheet, and the related NGSS standards!In the teacher demonstration video, I give you an overview of the activity challe
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #1 (Middle School)
Giant Keyboard
Giant Keyboard (Mac/Apple). Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. This wall sized keyboard is modeled after a Mac / Apple keyboard.
Keys come in two sizes:
6"x5.8" & 4"x4"
*Updated 9/1/15*
Keyboard now includes the number pad, arrows and other keys.
Large size prints 1 key per page.
The size measures approximately
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Trees and Forest Ecosystem Unit
Your classroom will be full of budding biologists with this ENTIRE UNIT on Trees and Forests! Featuring a reference manual full of info and a field guide full of labs and activities, this packet is everything you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Trees and Forests, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET===============================►TONS OF REFERENCE PAGES ★ Trees
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Trees and Forest Ecosystem Bundle
Calculating Average Speed Lab Great for Science AND STEM!
Engage Your Students with This Easy-to-Use Scientific Method Lab!Lab Overview: This lab is designed to solidify students' understanding of the scientific method in a hands-on, interactive way. They'll explore the principles of manipulating independent variables and measuring dependent variables, all while maintaining constants and considering control groups. The emphasis on claims, evidence, and reasoning makes this lab a comprehensive learning experience. Available in both PDF and Google versio
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Scientific Method and Metric System Bundle + Ice Breakers
STEM Activity Challenge Swinging Pendulum (Middle School)
STEM Middle School Classroom ProjectIn this activity, students will work in groups to determine which factors (angle, length, or mass) affect the period of a pendulum. Through several different experiments, they will discover that only changes in length affect the period. Near the end of this project, the challenge will be for each group to create a pendulum of period 1 second by using the knowledge they’ve gained through prior experiments.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructio
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Body systems and organs clip art: SET B - Male and Female Reproductive systems
Image bundle of body organs: Male(2 views) and female reproductive systems.
Includes transparent PNGS of both colored and black and white drawings.
Perfect for: science tests, cards, coloring tests (learn by color-coding for the visually intelligent) etc.
For personal and TpT project use.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Vex V5 Basic Parts Labels
These are simple labels I created to help organize my VEX V5 parts. This list has the parts available as of Dec 2018. I will update as they release more parts. This is downloadable as a MS word document so you can scale the images to sizes that fit your containers. It's organized into a table. I'm not a professional TPTer... just trying to save some other some time : )
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Foods Lab Make Up Form | Food + Nutrition | Family Consumer Sciences | FCS
Use this simple yet effective Lab Make Up form for when students are absent and miss a lab in a foods related class!Includes a link to an editable similar version in Google Docs if you wish to make changes to customize for your needs! Also includes an online Google Form version if you prefer to use that!Check Out My Full List Of Resources For: Family Consumer SciencesFood + NutritionFollow Me For 25% Off New Products For 24 Hours-------------------------------------------------------------------
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Kitchen Foods Lab Resources BUNDLE | Family Consumer Sciences | FCS
Engineering Design Process Chart and Worksheet
A free package illustrating and explaining the Engineering Design Process for kids. Ideal for STEM class (science tech engineering math) or maker space projects.
Included in the Package:
Flowchart of the Engineering Design Process (1 page)
Explanation of each step of the design process (6 pages)
Student worksheet for one of the key step (1 page)
Cover and copyright page (2 pages)
This is a process that works for all STEM projects.
Ideas for STEM projects:
Back to School STEM Challenge Ideas
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1st - 12th
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Egg Drop Challenge! Science Inquiry & Scientific Method! FUN & CREATIVE! STEM!
`This is a week-long science inquiry project that requires students to collaborate, innovate, and use critical thinking skills. Students absolutely LOVE THIS and it truly motivates them to work together and think outside the box. The Egg Drop Challenge is basic: can you drop an egg from 3 meters without it breaking by designing a device to hold the egg with a list of materials that are already determined. The students really get into the competitiveness of this project and come up with really in
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5th - 12th
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Feedstuff/Nutrition Bundle
Bundle includes Feedstuffs research project for students to learn about common feedstuffs, case study questions for students to recall some of what they found during their research and lab over feedstuffs. Lab comes with purchase list, teacher notes, instructions, student questionsCase study comes with answersAligns with AFNR standardsEasy to modify to fit your classroom needs.
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6th - 12th
Nervous System Lesson (5 Senses)
Investigating The 5 Senses - A Series of Lab Activities for the Nervous System UnitIncluded:-A student worksheet for each of the "5 Senses" labs. (Some labs have multiple activities!)-A teacher guide slideshow to facilitate and run the lesson smoothly from-Teacher tips and preparation guides for each of the lab activities-ASL alphabet-Braille alphabet-Snellen vision test posters-Ishihara Color Test for Color Blindness-data tables-guided questions/ pre and post lab activity analysis questionsThis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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