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Common Core RST.9-10.3 research
Introduction to Forensics Activity Collection
All your favorite Introduction to Forensic Science Activities in one bundle! Kick off your class teaching about the History of Forensics, the Criminal Justice System, The CSI Effect (and preconceptions), Historical Figures in Forensics, and the Forensic Laboratory. Everything you need to start your forensics class off right, in one collection! ✔️Bundle Includes:Over 80 pages of resources/keys featuring a wide variety of activities✽ Doodle-it! Notes✽ Chapter 1 of Active Reading Textbook✽ Projec
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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Heart Dissection Lab | Advanced, NO ACTIVE TEACHING!
Note: This activity is INCLUDED in the Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle. Consider exploring this product before purchase to BUNDLE & SAVE!Are you looking to put the responsibility of learning on the students when it comes to dissections instead of being called on from every direction of the classroom? After being EXHAUSTED on dissection days, I knew I had to come up with a more student-led approach. This Heart Dissection Lab places ALL of the responsibility of research, planning, appl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle
Blood Internet Scavenger Hunt | NO PREP
Need a day off from active teaching and looking for a student-led research activity? If you are in the Cardiovascular Unit with your anatomy or health students, this may be just the assignment you are looking for! This Internet Scavenger Hunt activity will give students the opportunity to use internet search engines to learn more about blood donations & donation types, blood composition, reinforce blood types, antigens and antibodies, centrifuging, introduce venipuncture and phlebotomy tubes
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Project: A Guide to Preparedness
Are you ready to face a zombie apocalypse? Get ready to put your survival skills to the test with this exciting and engaging project! Perfect for science classes or team building activities, this project is sure to bring out the adventurer in you.With a zombie apocalypse theme, this project will challenge you to work together as a team or as an individual to survive in a world overrun by zombies. You will have to use your knowledge of science, technology, and survival skills to stay alive and ou
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Soil Texture and Plant Growth Lab
Soil Texture and Plant Growth LabBackground InformationThis hands-on earth science and environmental science laboratory explores the effects of soil texture on germination and plant growth rate. Middle school or high school students will analyze and determine the type of soils that has been collected. Those different soils will be tested using bean seeds and observing germination percentage and growth rate. Everything you need is included, including background information, data observation sheet
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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HS-LS2-3
CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
Grades:
5th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Cardiovascular Disease/ Disorder/ Injury Google Slides Project | NO PREP
Note: This activity is INCLUDED in the Cardiovascular System Activities Growing Bundle. Consider exploring this product before purchase to BUNDLE & SAVE!Looking for a collaborative activity that the whole class can work on to research cardiovascular &blood diseases with NO ACTIVE TEACHING? This activity revamps the traditional poster project assignments by engaging students in a Google Slide that will be edited by all, and allows students to conduct their own independent research. Studen
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Mosquitoes Unit Study for Middle and High School
Come summer and mosquitoes are up in arms against humankind- biting and causing diseases and transmitting some deadly viruses. But did you know that nature actually NEEDS mosquitoes? This research notebook will help you understand them better- beyond bites, diseases, lifecycle and more.What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, wings, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory
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7th - 12th
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SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Unit Study on Scorpions
Are scorpions insects? Are all scorpions venomous? Do all scorpions sting? What should you do if one stings you? What do scorpions eat? Why do they have such formidable pincers? Can they be kept as pets? If you'd like to learn all about scorpions, then this research unit is for you!!What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory organs)Gl
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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All About Butterflies- Insect Unit Study for Homeschool- UPDATED!!
Learn all about butterflies through this research-based unit study Butterfly Insect Research Notebook (Check out the video preview to see all 215 pages). It has 400+ research questions, 5 hands-on experiments and art activities and 8 writing activities for recording. Engage in independent, interdisciplinary internet-based research to find out about their families, life cycle, camouflage, nutritional requirement, how they help in pollination and so much more!!What will you be researching on in t
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Intro to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Research Template
The United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals Research Project is a guided research template. Students will perform their own research using a technological device such as a tablet, cellphone, or laptop (Not included in the download :-p). Students can type in the vocabulary and questions into a google search and easily find the answers. The template does allow students to go more in depth on the goals they are most passionate about. Students are also asked to research careers that woul
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
ORGAN DONOR - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief is a real-life application addressing the concept of heat and heat loss through the use of insulating materials. In this case, students design and build a container to keep items cold.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
ENVIRO LAND - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was developed as a general engineering brief but can be used for a variety of other purposes. For example, some students at the middle school level may still have difficulty in creating an overhead projection and as a result may have difficulty in reading and interpreting maps. An activity like this could prove helpful in identifying these students. Enviro-Land might also be used to reinforce the environmental issues the students have been studying as well as a venue for puttin
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
DRILL THE WELL A LITTLE DEEPER - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was designed to complement an environmental program that includes the conservation of natural resources. This design brief does not require the students to have prior knowledge but will provide an opportunity for the students to research water conservation practices and devices and to collect data regarding their own water usage. If the specificity of the water conservation device is determined ahead of time by the teacher, this activity could also be used as a physical science le
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
MUDDY MESS - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was written as an application lesson for an environmental unit or as an extension lesson on water purification techniques. It could also be used in a physical science lesson as a culminating activity on separation techniques or differentiating between pure substances and mixtures.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
History of Research Ethics Google Slideshow
Google Slideshow (20 slides) detailing:1) Why Do We Need to Understand the History of Research Ethics?2) Institutional Review Board (IRB)3) Ethics4) Why Do We Have to Be So Worried About Ethics in Our Research?5) Past Human Experimentation (Dr. Chester Southam, Milgram Experiment, Stanford Prison Experiment, and Tuskegee ExperimentContains 3 embedded YouTube videos.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Writing Reflections, with 4 Sample Lessons, Rubrics Included
Achieve excellence in the new common core standards by increasing your students' ability to read, research, cite sources, and write efficiently with references using reflective (or argument) writing assignments. In addition to that, help your student's become critical thinkers by having students not only analyze a topic, but also what different authors are saying about it, and how this affects their understanding and learning. The reflective writing assignment can very easily be modified into a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Writing Reflections with "Food Lab" Biomolecule/O Chem Activity, with Rubric
Achieve excellence in the new common core standards by increasing your students' ability to read, research, cite sources, and write efficiently with references using reflective (or argument) writing assignments. In addition to that, help your student's become critical thinkers by having students not only analyze a topic, but also what different authors are saying about it, and how this affects their understanding and learning. The reflective writing assignment can very easily be modified into a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CHEMISTRY WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT: MAGNESIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURING/ GRS.8-12 /MG
Students investigate/ research the challenges of magnesium battery production. There is more magnesium on our planet than lithium. Also, magnesium is better for the environment! Additionally, this is a graded assinment. Use it in lieu of a quiz. It can be graded A, B, C or D, depending upon quality response to the prompt, and evidence of research. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Much obliged. Excelsior!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Using a Spreadsheet to Track Your Budget
This advanced spreadsheet activity uses functions like payments and goal seek to track their expenses. Students research jobs, homes, cars and estimate other expenses. Task cards are included to help break the project down into manageable sections.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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