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8th grade social studies laboratory pdfs
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
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4th - 8th
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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
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
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
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4th - 8th
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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.
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Other GES Ocean Activity
Ocean Current Introduction
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6th - 9th
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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
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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
Plate Tectonics Lab Stations - Student-Led Stations Lab
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun ways! Students will learn, interact, investigate, analyze, and engage with plate tectonics and continental drift! These eight stations focus on plate tectonics, convection currents, sea-floor spreading, continental drift, plate boundaries, types of crust, and tectonic plates. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS1-5
Also included in: Earth Science Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Wind Erosion Worksheets Lab and Dust Bowl Article and Activities
This cross-curricular STEAM activity bundle includes real-life examples of erosion for students to examine. They can read and write about the causes and effects of wind erosion and weathering that caused the dust bowl in the 1930's. This no-prep product is perfect for teaching students about history and science in an engaging and hands-on lab activity! Contains over 9 pages of science, reading, and writing activities plus teaching suggestions. Includes:hands-on wind erosion lab with reflection q
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: Global and Local Wind Patterns Hands On Activities and Worksheet Bundle
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lab Stations
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with new content of earthquakes and volcanoes! These seven stations focus on volcanic and earthquake activity, parts of a volcano and earthquake, seismic waves, types of volcanoes, mapping volcanoes and earthquakes, and more! All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
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
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France ~ Engineering the World ~ STEM Challenge
Can your team create a free-standing scale model of the Eiffel Tower using the materials of your choice?We are all about integration in my STEM building and blending historical events and landmarks with STEM challenges is a great way to make the topics we study in social studies more engaging and interesting for the students. I am currently working on developing more of these social studies based STEM challenges. This one is focused on the Eiffel Tower!This engineering challenge activity is o
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
The Wright Brothers - Outdoor Learning Lab and Measurement Experiment
This hands-on outdoor learning lab allows students to measure the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight as a way to bring concrete meaning to an abstract idea (what does 120 feet really look like?).
This product includes:
-welcome letter
-teacher instructions
-necessary materials list (all easy to find and in most classrooms already - things like sidewalk chalk, yard sticks, and a timer of some sort)
-student procedures and expectations
-measurement handout
-suggested resources t
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4th - 8th
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Plate Tectonics 5E Unit Plan - Secondary Science
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Save over 30% off! After completing this 5E Plate Tectonics unit, students will be able to describe and demonstrate how plate tectonics causes major geologic features such as volcanoes, mid-ocean ridges, trenches, and mountains, types of plate boundaries, and how convection currents move and shape the lithosphere. This lesson plan follows the 5E method: Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation, and facilitates student-led learning with minimal prep time. This uni
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS1-5
Psychology The Trolley Problem Moral Philosophy Ethics
We were talking about Kohlberg and morality and one of my students asked me about "trolley" problems. That was my inspiration! If you are not aware of "trolley problems" they go something like this... "A trolley has lost its brakes and is headed down a track and will kill 5 people. You can flip the switch and only one person will be killed. What do you do?" Of course, there are a million variations of these kinds of problems too. While not strictly psychology I think these problems are interesti
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Titanic Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Activity
The Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning method for writing a scientific explanation is a great way to meet Next Generation Science Standards. This newly updated activity has stood the test of time and remains ever popular with my students.Students read an excerpt from The Titanic, make predictions, participate in an experiment, and then construct a CER.Two optional graphic organizers are included to scaffold for student needs.Once the activity has been completed, the CER could be completed in class
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning [CER] Bundle (NGSS Aligned)
Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy ~ Engineering the World ~ STEM Challenge
Can your team create a free-standing scale model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa using the materials of your choice?
We are all about integration in my STEM building and blending historical events and landmarks with STEM challenges is a great way to make the topics we study in social studies more engaging and interesting for the students. I am currently working on developing more of these social studies based STEM challenges. This one is focused on the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
This engineering c
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Updated 5-5-16
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 scientist in the Pacific Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
This activity is similar to "Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity"
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6th - 9th
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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
Volcano Lab: ANCIENT ITALY - Construct Vesuvius and Pompeii With PLAY DOH
Go back in time to ancient Italy! So KOOL! Visit Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Cape Misenum, and Stabie. This model building activity with Play-Doh and/or clay can be found NOWHERE else! Kids love this! Adults love this! Teachers love this! Administrators love this!
ALL AGES!
This lab/activity was made to pair with other Mt. Vesuvius/Pompeii/Ancient Italy activities posted on our TPT page.
This one of a kind lab/activity/project is presented step by step with tons of pictures
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3rd - 9th
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Topographic Maps Lab Activity with play dough
This is an hands-on exploration of topographic maps. Students build a mountain out of play dough, slice the mountain into layers, and use those layers to create a topographic map. This activity is very-engaging and students of all ability levels enjoy it. This lab is especially good for students who struggle with abstract thinking. This lab packet contains teacher demonstration instructions, a student sheet, answer sheet, and recipe for homemade dough.Please check out many of my products in acti
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4th - 9th
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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
Lab Equipment Foldable
In this activity, students will sort cards matching pictures of lab equipment with their name and function. After the cards have been sorted then the students will create fold notes for their journal. The cards can either be used so that the students can write the information into the foldable or the cards are formatted so that they can be glued onto the foldable that is provided.
Included in this download, are the picture, name and function cards that will be used. The foldable that stude
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3rd - 9th
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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Importance of learning social studies
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.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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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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