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Earth sciences laboratories for Microsoft Word
Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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5th - 10th
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Trees, Forestry and Deforestation 5E Lab-Distance learning possible
Update for distance learning: Students could do this lab at home with a tree in their backyard, neighborhood, or park. They need a cheap measuring tape, a cardboard triangle, string and a weight. Through zoom or a video, teachers can help students through the math. Another option is for the teacher to make a video measuring a tree and the corresponding math. Students can do the follow-up questions on their own.This is a full 5E designed for inquiry. It is advanced enough for AP, but accessible f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Unit 5 Bundle for AP Environmental Science
Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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6th - 12th
Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Data Analysis Virtual Lab
Updated links as of March 2022. This lab for in-person or distance learning uses a variety of data from NOAA and other websites to help your students understand greenhouse gases, where they are found and whether they are increasing or decreasing. Then, students analyze data about the effects of climate change with real-time data about temperature, precipitation and other data. Then, students delve into longer term data including ice-core data.This lab walks students through each graph and data s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
Soil Horizons A-B-C Formation Lab Activity Edible
Hands-on activity that teaches students everything they need to know about soil. I finally did this activity for the first time today-11/5/13 and it was great. Students actually form Horizon C through the weathering of "bedrock", Horizon A, and Horizon B through "leaching".
Students learn soil horizons, which forms 1st, how they form, soil composition, how living things impact the soil, and many other things related to soil.
Thanks and Enjoy.
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1st - 8th
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The Edible Layers of the Earth Lab
This is easy and pretty much all you need is to buy is a bag of m&m's!
My students loved this and made great connections between the actual layers of the Earth and how it correlates with m&m's. There is also an answer key included. Very easy to follow directions.
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6th - 9th
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Earth Science Praxis Exam Study Guide
Need to get the extra certification to become more qualified? Say no more!
I made this study guide based on the PDF from the Praxis site: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5571.pdf
Includes all test specifications and sections needed to know for the exam!
> I passed for my state standards from studying this study guide I made! Good luck, studying one page a day helps!
MY STUDY TIPS:
• Study every day.
• Study a page a day, and also go back to old material to refresh.
• Pick a time of
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7th - 12th
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Coriolis Effect Balloon Lab
The Coriolis Effect is a very challenging scientific concept to understand, and it is hard for kids to wrap their brains around it when it's so far removed from their classroom and lives. This hands-on lab activity allows students to model the Coriolis Effect - feel and see it happen right before their eyes. Students use balloons as the Earth and draw the winds as the balloon earths spin on their axis. They can see the Coriolis Effect happen and see the directions that the winds blow on both the
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5th - 9th
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Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Introduction to Igneous Rock Lesson & Identifying Igneous Rocks Lab
This is an introduction to igneous rocks. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of igneous rocks and the two main types. Students will have the opportunity to practice using the characteristics of igneous rocks to identify the names of samples of Igneous rocks.
This is an all inclusive lesson. With it comes a complete formal lesson plan, differentiated handouts for various ability levels and language acquisition, student handouts of note sheets, diagram, and lab. See produ
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6th - 9th
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Ozone Depletion Data Analysis 5E Lab-- Computer Lab
Use this inquiry lab with in-person or distance learning students. 7 pages for students with key included. This lab is not a simulation, but rather looking at data from various sources.Time: 2-4 days (90 minutes to 3 hours depending on level of students and whether you choose to assign the elaborate and evaluate)Students use real online data to determine trends in ozone depletion around the globe and trends in ozone-depleting chemicals along with the science and current trends.Use with Environme
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
Relative and Absolute Dating Bundle
These resources will help your students learn about relative and absolute dating. Make this topic fun and hands on with engaging lab activities! Check out the preview of each product. An editable quiz is also included as a bonus file. Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purchases! Want free tips and r
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8th - 10th
Pollution - Groundwater Lab (Earth Science)
This is an Earth Science lab where students create a model of buried pollution to see the effects of water and draining on the pollution.
Materials needed:
plastic container
sand
Kool-aid
water
book (used to elevate the container)
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5th - 12th
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Climate Change and Cities Experimental Design Lab-Distance Learning possible
Update for distance learning: This lab can be done at home if student have a simple, inexpensive thermometer. The picture shows an infrared thermometer, but this is not necessary as a regular, cheap thermometer works fine.This is a wonderful, engaging lab for students that helps them practice planning and carrying out experiments (NGSS Science and Engineering Practice #3 and AP Science Practices).Students work together to design an experiment testing which surfaces are hotter than others outside
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit 5 Bundle for AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science Intro Outdoor Activity. Perfect for Day 1 or Week 1
Perfect activity to get your kids outdoors and thinking about all the different topics within the APES course. Simple observation and inquiry - no materials or prep required! Get them thinking, discussing, and asking questions. Get them excited for APES!
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9th - 12th
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What is a watershed? Hands on activity
I took this actual activity from 3 different sources. One was set for a demonstration, two were set for kids to do - one had one step and one had 2 steps.
To extend what was there, I took what was just the activity and changed into a hands on with questions and a map added to it and put it in student friendly written instructions instead of verbal instructions.
I am using this in an environmental science class that has freshmen to seniors. It is a very simple and cheap activity that really i
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5th - 12th
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Weather and Climate Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need to teach about weather! Begin with introducing how air moves and weather fronts and lead into extreme weather events- thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and sandstorms. Students will also learn about the layers of the atmosphere and climate patterns. You can check out the previews individually before buying. Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcomin
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Virtual Weathering and Erosion Lab Activity
This is a great virtual lab for teaching students about weathering and erosion, but not having to deal with the mess of sand trays and water all over the classroom. It is also great to use as a make-up lab if a student misses a hands on weathering and erosion lab.
Students watch a video on the weathering and erosion experiment, and complete the questions on the lab sheet.
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7th - 12th
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Environmental Science Water Unit and STEM Water Filter Project
This is a two week water unit that includes some notes, research and presentation on a major river/lake, research on water treatment, and a STEM project/lab making a water filter and testing it. The math and equipment needed (microscope, electronic scale etc.) are for the high school level.
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9th - 12th
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Water Cycle Bag Experiment
Students will create the water cycle in a bag in groups. Worksheet is broken up into step by steps so that each child can participate in the project. After the students create the water cycle in bag, there are some questions for them to answer such as what do they think will happen to the water in the bag and what happened to the water in the bag after a few hours. Also I will be listing a PowerPoint with visuals for a step by step of what the students will need to do!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Layers of the Earth's Interior Lab-Playdoh
This lab assignment involves students in earth science creating two different models of the earth's interior. The assignment involves students thinking and applying the knowledge they learn about the earth's interior to create visual 3D models using modeling clay (playdoh). They must work in pairs and have the teacher grade the models as they go. A grading scale is added to each section.
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7th - 12th
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Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Astronomy Lab Bundle
Celery Experiment Lab Sheet
Students will explore how water moves through a plant using a piece of celery. This lab sheet will get students to use their critical thinking skills. It will guide students through this experiment having them draw and record their predictions, observations, and conclusions.
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3rd - 4th
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Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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