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Environment laboratories $5-10
Microscope CSI Forensics Lab
Whodunnit? This immersive mascot mystery requires a few microscopes and a scientific eye as students view various residues while they act like detectives and try to determine who the culprit is! This lab is easy to implement using household items such as garlic powder, salt, baby powder, sugar, sand and flour. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 14 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with student and teacher directions• Accompanying PowerPoint• Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Examine various residues unde
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1
Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Build an Interactive STUDENT FOOD WEB! FOREST Food chain Activity Energy Flow
Engage students with an exciting interactive food chain and food web activity. Using yarn, students create interconnected chains, enhancing their comprehension of producers and consumers. Suitable for multiple grade levels, this hands-on experience creates a deeper understanding of ecosystem interactions.Each student is assigned either a plant or an animal and they sit in a big circle and use yarn to interconnect food chains with the entire class. This set of pages can be used for several ac
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
Natural Disasters and Natural Hazards Analyzing and Interpreting Data MS-ESS3-2.
Do you need to teach about Natural Disasters and Hazards? This resource has students analyzing and interpreting data on natural hazards. This resource includes a slide show on natural hazards and natural disasters. Students will analyze data from maps to look for patterns. Students will look at how scientists use data to mitigate the effects of natural hazards. Natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and the spreading of infectious diseases w
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Also included in: 8th Grade Science Arizona Science Standards Full Year Science Lessons
LAB - Graphing Human Population Growth, the Greenhouse Effect & Global Warming
In this lab, students will construct line graphs, bar graphs, and pie graphs to analyze the relationship between human population growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and global warming.
This lab has helped my students practice constructing the different types of graphs that are typically seen on the Earth Science Regents and Living Environment Regents.
Topics Covered:
Line graphs,
Bar graphs,
Pie graphs,
Human population growth,
Global carbon dioxide emissions,
Global temperatures changes,
Gre
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Ecosystem in a Bottle Project: An Inquiry-Based Ecological Investigation
In this inquiry-based lab investigation, students will create an ecosystem simulation using 2-Liter bottles to explore the cycling of the essential elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen through biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. Students will need a minimum of two 2-Liter bottles for this project – one to represent an aquatic ecosystem and one to represent a terrestrial ecosystem. Students will work with a partner to design a way to connect these two bottle ecosystems so th
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
End of Year Human Impact or Summer Activity STEM MS-ESS3-3 MS-ESS3-4 HS-ESS3-4
If you’re looking for a little to no PREP, engaging and authentic learning mini-unit of lessons that is PBL (problem-based learning), uses evidence, and teaches students about the human impact on the environment and Earth’s natural resources as a result of overpopulation, then this is the perfect investigation, project, or even assessment for you! It is even perfect for an end of Year Science Activity or Summer Project! So, “Will humans always have enough resources to survive on Earth?” Download
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
...
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
MS-ESS2-6 Ocean Currents & Climate Lab Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities 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 to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Ecology Biome in a Bottle Ecosystem Model Project Activity
Biome in a bottle, ecosystem in an envelope, habitat in a handbag…what on earth? No seriously…what on EARTH are you going to create?! Think about where you live – the organisms that surround you and the environment they live in and get started on this interactive in-classroom habitat! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2 WEEK LESSON:• 12 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student and teacher directions• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to M
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
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
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
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
Energy Flow in Ecosystems - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations
This Energy Flow in Ecosystems S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station activity includes activities on food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. A Google Form for distance learning is also included with your purchase. This lab is designed to get your students engaged, collaborating, and moving in your daily lesson. Each station provides a different method for reinforcing important science content. All stations correlate to a task that is represented by a letter in the word SCIENCE. These stations will ha
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Carmen L.
Lab Stations: Plant Anatomy & Plant Adaptations, Monocots, Dicots, Transpiration
This station lab activity and coinciding worksheet are ideal for high school Biology students learning about the parts of a plant and plant anatomy and physiology. The 7 stations include background information on plant structures and functions, as well as critical thinking questions. Your students will love learning and collaborating as they work through each station!Please note: This lab is also part of my Biology Labs- Set 2 and Plant Anatomy Unit.This lab includes:A teacher instruction page
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
, HS-LS4-5
Design a Solution to Minimize Human Impact on the Environment MS ESS3-3
This resource is on human impact on the environment for middle school science. Students will learn that humans impact the Earth's environment positively and negatively. Students will design a solution to a problem created by human impact on the environment. Great for Earth Day!This unit includes:A slide showA strategic notetaking guideTwo engineering activitiesScenarios to evaluateFollow-up pagesA quiz This unit is designed to address the following standards:NGSS MS ESS3-3 Apply scientific princ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
MS-ESS2-5 Air Masses and Weather Fronts Lab | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities 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 to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Climate Change CER, Reading Comprehension, and Graphing Lab
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Everything you need for a climate change unit! Students will read, graph, analyze, draw conclusions, and write about climate change, the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, and human impact on the environment. This bundle includes a climate change reading comprehension and questions, graphing climate change data activity (with real NASA data!) and graph analysis questions, a climate change CER graphic organizer, a climate change CER essay assignment with rubric, teacher lesson plan, and
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Climate Change Growing Discount Bundle
Climate Change Activity Graph Global Warming NGSS ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Students generate and analyze climate graphs using real climate data from both ice cores dating back 400,000 years and modern times. Students complete a detailed analysis of each graph and complete a CER section.*** Updated in 2024!*** Now includes two differentiated versions! The standard version has less data to graph and simplified graphs. The more rigorous version has more data points and more advanced graphs.⭐Get this activity at a steep discount in our Climate Change Activities Bundle!In
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Also included in: Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
Nervous System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes and Labs
Use your noggin as you delve into the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems, the parts of a neuron, and the five senses with this human body mini-lesson. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 23 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 4 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and reaction time lab• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft Sc
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Integumentary System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes and Lab
Did you know your skin is the largest organ on your body? Learn all about it, the functions of skin and what areas of the body hove the most skin receptors with this human body mini-lesson. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 15 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 4 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and skin sensitive lab• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Plant Needs & Photosynthesis Unit | 5th Grade NGSS Plants Experiment
Do plants need air, water, and soil? This phenomenon-based unit helps students investigate the needs of plants and photosynthesis with hands-on investigations, vocabulary support, a reading passage, and modeling. NGSS:NGSS 5-LS1-1 Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.9 DAYS OF LESSONSEngage: Phenomenon Intro Video, start Class CER, annual flowers observation (air vs. no air)Explore: Green Onion InvestigationsExplain: Text and video cl
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS1-1
Climate Change Stations Lab - Student-Led Climate Change 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 about climate change, global warming, and the greenhouse effect! These ten stations focus on greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide emissions, greenhouse effect, and the causes and effects of climate change. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep fr
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
...
Also included in: Earth Science Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
MS-LS1-6 Photosynthesis Lab Stations Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities 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 to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Life Science Biology Lab Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Types of Clouds, Weather, & Water Cycle | Worksheet, Activity, Reading Passage
Can looking at clouds help you predict the weather? This science unit helps students investigate types of clouds, weather, and processes in the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation).Phenomena-based Learning:This lesson will help you anchor student learning about weather predictions and changing water in explaining how observing clouds can help us predict the weather. Rather than learning about weather and clouds, students figure out how clouds give us hints to future weather
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
MS-ESS1-4 Relative Dating Lab Stations Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About this ProductSNAPs Lab Stations Activities 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 to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill proficiency • Narrative
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
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