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8th grade social studies laboratories for Google Apps
FORENSICS: HAIR ANALYSIS LAB INVESTIGATION (Print & Digital)
Provide an engaging Forensics lab that assesses your students' skills over Hair Analysis with The Case of Mr. Big- an investigative lab activity that allows your students to take on the role of a hair examiner in order to solve a crime. Your students will LOVE this activity! It involves very little prep and can be a GRAB-N-GO resource for years to come! Need a digital version? No problem! I am including both a printable and Google Slides version of this lab, making it perfect for distance lear
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Glacial Erosion and Deposition | Digital & Editable Lab Activity | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will explore the effects of glaciers on landscapes. They will learn about the characteristic erosional and depositional landforms formed by glaciers such as striations on the bedrock, U-shaped valleys, drumlins, glacial erratics, finger lakes, moraines, kettle lakes, and outwash plains. This resource focuses on evidence of glacier erosion and deposition in New York State. This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features,
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8th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Mapping Earth & Landforms Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Save 40% by purchasing ALL my Mapping Earth teaching materials!Important Notes:• Download a FREE Unit Bundle to learn more about all my products.• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• Consider Daily Lessons as an economical alternative to this unit bundle (see below)• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL future Mapping Earth products.**********************************************************************************
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3rd - 9th
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4-ESS2-2
Forensic Science Virtual Microscope Fibers Lab DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: PART 2 of the 3-PART lab series on FORENSIC FIBERS. Use as a stand alone lab or as part of the series. This lab simulates close up look at natural and synthetic fibers using SEM microscope simulation and SEM microscope photos. It is the perfect way to introduce fibers so that students can later look at how they are used as evidence. For detailed notes on trace evidence & fibers Doodle-it! Notes, Case Studies and Tutorials from WISEflamingo are availabl
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Forensic Science Virtual Fibers Identification Lab Burn Test DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: PART 3 of the 3-PART lab series on FORENSIC FIBERS. This lab simulates fiber identification through the Burn Test. Students will first watch a video of someone explaining the information that can be gathered from a Burn Test. Next students will watch various fibers in the burn test and make observations. Finally 3 different cases have students refer back to their observations to identify unknown samples. It is the perfect way to introduce fiber identification
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
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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Bite Mark Lab: Impression Evidence Experiment Forensic Science lesson
Make an impression on your students with this engaging bite mark lab! This is a hands on, fun and engaging lab that gives your students first hand experience with seeing and analyzing bite marks, as well as getting to make them!Students will make 4 different bite marks in different materials, compare and contrast the quality of them, take measurements, and analyze the results.Includes:- Teacher material list, instructions, and helpful tips- PDF student sheet with hypothesis, details directions,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: *BUNDLE* Dental Forensic Science Activities
Modern Rocketry Unit | Rockets and Acceleration Lab | Elon Musk
This resource features a three-page article on modern rocketry, Elon Musk, and the push to get to Mars which connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography and science as well. This no prep packet is great for sub plans or bell ringers and is just one lesson in a series, called History Minutes. Now available as a digital resource compatible with Google Slides.™Included in this resource:How to Guide3-Page Reading on the Modern Rocketry move
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: History Minute Close Reading Passages Integrated Curriculum Bundle
Trial of Andrew Jackson- No Prep Needed!
This is a scripted trial designed to introduce or review Andrew Jackson's presidency. Students are divided into up to 13 groups to participate in this scripted trial. The trial explores the The Election of 1824, The Battle of New Orleans, The Indian Removal Act, Veto of the Second National Bank, and The Nullification Crisis. Each section of testimony includes visual evidence to support the information presented in the testimony. A vocabulary list, a vocabulary sorting activity, a supplementa
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7th - 12th
Impacts of Population Growth - Hands on Card Sorting Activity - for High School
Engaging hands on activity to have kids think critically and discuss the impact of human population growth. In part one students will sort a set of cards to determine if the situation described on the card will increase or decrease with the increase of human population. Some of the cards do not have a clear answer. This is intentional to get student’s discussing and backing up their statements with evidence. For example students will decide if the situation card “Number of Plants” would incr
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8th - 12th
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Archaeological Dig (Virtual)
In this lesson students will learn the definitions of artifact, and archaeologist as well as the definitions of absolute and relative dating. They will also go on a virtual archaeological dig to discover artifacts and practice using absolute and relative dating. They will also practice reading graphs, making observations and predictions. The video is about 8 minutes long, but students will need to pause it multiple times to fill out their charts based on the information in the video. Estimated t
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4th - 10th
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Mapping Earth Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
SAVE 30% by purchasing ALL my Mapping Earth Lab Stations Activities!About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills S
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3rd - 9th
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4-ESS2-2
Mummification Inquiry Learning- Apples
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce the mummification process with your students? How about an activity that is cross-curricular? This one meets both! In this Inquiry Learning Activity, students will be mummifying apples. This experiment can take up to 15 days, so please plan accordingly. Included is a Teacher Guide with supplies needed to purchase, and how to set up experiment, as well as a 13 slide google slide show for students to track the progress of their mummies, including hypothes
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
Agriculture Sustainable Valentine's Day W/ Chocolate Lab and Slides
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a love letter to sustainable farming! This fun resource bundle has an informational text activity for sustainable flower and chocolate farming, a labeling lesson about chocolate certifications, and tasting lab that requires students to note details about packaging and chocolate content and additives.Fun, Informative and a great way to harness student excitement around this Hallmark Holiday, this resource bundle will keep them learning even as the anticipation build
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6th - 12th
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A Hominid Game of Clue
This activity is a "Who Dun It?" based on the game of clue. Students sort through evidence files to learn about different hominid groups. They gather information about prominent hominid groups such as tools, physical attributes, and locations. This is a great introductory activity to hominid groups or an enhancement activity during the unit. This can be done entirely online. However, to make the activity more interactive and physically stimulating for the classroom environment, you can print
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7th - 11th
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Nerve Experiment: Unveiling Neural Pathways
Transform your psychology classroom into a hub of scientific discovery with this dynamic experiment - All you need is a paperclip and ruler!Students will use a simple paperclip to explore sensitivity and neural distribution, uncovering which body parts are most responsive to stimuli.Engaging Hands-On Learning: Bring neuroscience concepts to life with an interactive experiment that captivates students' interest.Easy Implementation: Streamlined instructions and ready-to-use materials make it effor
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Boston Tea Party-STEM Activity
A fun, interactive way to get your students excited about the American Revolution! In this quick and easy simulation, students are enlisted by His Majesty, King George III as royal engineers to design a tea crate that can withstand the attacks of the Sons of Liberty! A few simple materials required to create a lasting impression with your students. Compatible with:Road to Revolution coloring notesRoad to Revolution unit slidesBoston Tea Party: Mob EtiquetteSons of Liberty & the Capitol Riots
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4th - 12th
FREE Forensic Science Fiber Virtual Lab SAMPLE DIGITAL RESOURCE
FORENSICS & DISTANCE LEARNING: This Virtual Lab is PART 1 of a 3 PART SERIES on Investigating Fibers. Elevate your students experience with a virtual lab that will have students thinking and engaged. Students will explore the collection of trace evidence and create their own paper bindle following step by step instructions. The virtual lab uses a combination of You Tube guided labs and a DIY tutorial for students to safely investigate fibers. This SAMPLE LAB is already digital and ready t
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensic Science The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Sensory Interaction Skittles Activity: Sensation and Perception - AP Psychology
Sensory Interaction Skittles Activity: Sensation and Perception - AP PsychologyThis is a fun and engaging student-centered activity. The lesson helps students learn about sensory interaction while walking students through the research principles that they learned about in Unit 1. Students will create hypothesis statements, identify independent and dependent variables, identify control and experimental groups, explore the importance of random assignment, and record data and draw conclusions abo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Barn Quilt Lab
Immerse students in math, science, art and history as they learn about barn quilts and make their own. Great way to utilize cross-curricular knowledge!Included: Research/Information sheet for studentsPaint color list Basic lab sheetRubricYou will need to supply graph paperIf you do not have access to a shop you could pre-cut the boards for students and still use this lab. You could also do this with posterboard or other material. Easy to alter for your specific safety rules/requirements/needsI u
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6th - 12th
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Visible Geology Activity (Faulting & Folding)
In this activity, students will evaluate and then draw geologic structures in order to better understand the structures made in faulting and folding. Students will use the Visible Geology website app to view and manipulate structures before drawing and labeling them themselves. This activity includes a virtual version, a version intended for paper, and an answer key. In the virtual version, students will utilize the Google Docs "Edit" feature to draw the folds and faults.Structures covered: anti
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7th - 12th
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Microscopic Examination of Pen Ink
Sample of a ransom note needs to be examined to figure out which specific pen was responsible for writing the note. Even though this would not be enough evidence by itself to warrant an arrest, it is considered to be class evidence and is enough to elicit suspicion on the individual that owns it.Your job is to look at the ink that wrote the note under a microscope and to compare it to all the ink from all the suspected pens as well. State your reasoning as to why the following pens are or are no
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8th - 12th
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Digital Rock Classification Lab
Well, Covid... So I adapted an awesome rock classification lab into a digital one! The students still love guessing and checking, while using their newly found knowledge. ANSWERS***1 Granite rock sample 2 Basalt rock sample 3 Obsidian rock sample4 Sandstone rock sample5 Limestone rock sample6 Shale rock sample 7 Gneiss rock sample 8 Marble rock sample 9 Slate rock sample 10 Quarts rock sample
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4th - 12th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Stroop Effect Experiment
The Stroop Effect is a phenomenon that occurs when "interference" between contradicting information causes your brain to process things more slowly. For example, when you are asked to read the word "RED" written in red, it's a lot easier than reading the word "RED" written in blue.In this experiment, your students will love learning about neuroscience and psychology while recording each other's reaction times! It is a great way to teach about Scientific Method, Scientific Inquiry, and Experiment
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
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