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3rd grade science simulations for Microsoft Word
Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities
This document contains 25 links (with descriptions about each link) to free virtual field trips. You click on the link and are taken to a sight that has both information and media--such as a virtual tour of a museum or a live feed of a webcam or a 3d manipulative view, etc.
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K - 12th
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Water Cycle Demonstration-Every Phase (Stations Activity)
This turned out awesome. You will not be disappointed. Every phase of the water cycle.
This will allow you to show your students every phase of the water cycle. (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff, Accumulation)
It will also allow you to show your students that water is evaporated and anything else in the water is left behind. (blue water evaporates, clear water condenses)
Station #6 allows you to demonstrate the entire water cycle. There are 7 total interactive stations to kee
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2nd - 6th
Experience the Moon Phases Discovery Lab
Students create and actually see the moon phases as they change the alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. You only need the following supplies (styrofoam balls, popcicle sticks or sharpened pencils, and a light without a lamp shade) as seen in the picture, along with the Lab Sheet I have created to go with this hands-on activity. Could be a 1 or 2 day activity. Answer Key included. Very easy to set up and do. My students love this-as do I. Thanks and enjoy!
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1st - 6th
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Space - Mission To Mars Cooperative Simulation 2-Month Unit - PBL friendly
This is an extended cooperative simulation unit for teams of 3-6 students. They will need to work together to make decisions about their mission to Mars. There are 13 lessons, 12 of which have corresponding Mission Log pages where they will be writing and reflecting on the content of each lesson. This unit comprises science, math, art, engineering, writing, collaboration, reading, and critical thinking. Students will have fun working in teams to put together their mission crew, recruit new astro
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1st - 4th
Summer Camp In The Classroom: Cross Curricular Lesson Plans
Summer Camp in the Classroom is a simulation in which you transform your classroom into a campground. It has many computer related and non-computer related activities.
Students will work with team mates to select a campsite and map a route. They will participate as a team in learning about:local wildlife; fishing regulations; constellations; campfire cooking; plant, insect, weather, and water safety; using an obstacle course.
Campers will keep logs and scrapbooks while engaging in reading, writ
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2nd - 8th
Severe Weather Public Service Announcement PBL
In this fun, interactive PBL students choose a destination somewhere around the world to "travel to." The learners research the location's climate and weather data and then focus on what types of severe weather (hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, etc.) are encountered in that area. Students then create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to help inform citizens of their location on how to prepare for this type of severe weather. Students choose from a menu of delivery options on how to present th
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2nd - 5th
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Mixtures and Solutions Science Experiment
For this science experiment, we explored mixtures and solutions...
For the activity, I used the following items:
-pack of dixie cups
-package of chex mix
-3 clear solo cups (+water)
-food coloring (any color)
-1 large bowl
-tissues
I gave each student a copy of the worksheet (the product you are purchasing) before we did the activity. We started first with mixtures. For this portion, I put all the chex mix in the large bowl and told the students to draw what they saw in the "after" portion o
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2nd - 8th
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24 STEM activities bundle including elementary & highschool challenges
Engage your students in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math lessons and challenges. Our bundle includes 12 elementary appropriate activities and 12 highschool appropriate activities.Activities included: Environmental Impact Study, Magnetic Slime, Straw Rocket Launcher and so much more!
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3rd - 12th
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Candy Germ Transmission
Need a fun way to teach how germs are spread? Candy Germ Transmission is a fun experiment that can work well with any age group. I use it for high school, but I have friends who have used it in elementary school as well.
The experiment uses two similar candies that are transferred between student pairs. Only a few students are "infected". By the end of the experiment your class can see how germs are spread both directly and indirectly.
Includes instructions, data collection sheet, and
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1st - 12th
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Owl Pellets (Lesson Plan)
Throughout this lesson, students will be learning about owls. Students will learn about the owl’s habitat (in particular a barn owl) in relation to North Alabama. They will need to have a background knowledge of predator/prey relationships as we will discuss where the owl is located in the food chain. Students will then get to dissect an owl pellet to see if we can figure out anything about the owl’s habitat or its prey. When students first see an owl pellet, they will probably think that it i
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1st - 5th
Food Chain - Food Web Worksheet and Simulation Activity Cards
This is a worksheet featuring questions regarding food chains and food webs that could be used as an in-classroom or homework assignment. Also included is a set of half-sheet cards with names, images, and characteristics that can be used as a food web simulation activity for an entire class.
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3rd - 5th
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Food Web Game
Looking for an effective method to teach students how to understand food webs as part of an ecosystem unit? It is definitely a challenging topic and I struggled to create motivating ideas for my students. As a special education teacher, I need to address all learning styles in my classroom. For my students, this kinesthetic approach really proved effective. What I have provided is a game that incorporates the scientific method. It can be adapted to any grade level, with any population. This
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2nd - 12th
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Introduce the immune system and disease: fun class activity and simulation!
Includes a warm-up activity, teacher directions, and directions for the class activity.Please note that the activity requires about 15 minutes of preparation and for you to acquire a few inexpensive materials.
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3rd - 12th
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Group Weather Forecast Template
This outline is designed for fourth graders to deliver a presentation simulating a weather forecast. The script is designed for a group of three, but could be adapted easily. The script is designed to add to a group's weather map creation.
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3rd - 4th
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Virtual Field Trips - Synchronous & Asynchronous
Each year students embark on exciting field trips to destinations that take their learning to a whole new level. Travel limitations have postponed all opportunities for that, right? WRONG! Explore the dynamic and interactive world of virtual field trips. I have compiled over 70 resources and over 100 virtual field trip experiences for grades K-5. Some can be used asynchronously with your students, while others require scheduling time with a live presenter who interacts with your students (as if
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Resources and Planning Guide
Simulation - Planet Exploration - A Field Trip into Space
This space unit is a simulation in which a class steps into the shoes of science specialists who create a video documentary called "A Field Trip into Space" As you can see in the preview, the students create a new identity. They will become an adult with a job in their own community. They will apply for a new job with the S.P.A.C.E. (Scientific Program for Aeronautic Cosmic Explorers) This unit will take approximately 4 weeks to complete (45 minutes – 1 hour / 2-3 days a week). This unit inc
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3rd - 5th
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Investigating Physical Changes Recording Page: Paper Plane/Folding Paper
Investigating Physical Changes Recording Page: Paper Plane/Folding Paper
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1st - 3rd
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Gravity Experiment - Fly Away Moon
This is a hands-on activity/experiment to an introduction to gravity. I use this in my space unit for Science. It's only 3 materials so it's very convenient and the kids just love it. I wrote the instructions in a step-by-step format so the students can either do it independently or in groups. (I do groups of 5.) Or you can read the steps aloud and walk them through it to differentiate. There are 2 open-response questions for students to answer. I also take pictures of them doing it for the par
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3rd - 7th
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Model the water cycle in a fun and cheap lab
Students will construct a water cycle model, recognize that water changes from one state to another and learn the stages of the water cycle.
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1st - 12th
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Ecosystem (12 Lessons) Unit
This is a 12-lesson ecosystem unit. Some lessons may take multiple days to complete, stretching it out even more.
This is a simple, easy to follow lesson unit with no frills. Each lesson is written in the order it should be presented for that class time. The unit includes lessons on different types of ecosystems, primary and secondary succession, endangered animals, extinction, water cycle, biomes and much more. It, also, includes a pop quiz, a shoebox biome project outline and instructions, an
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3rd - 8th
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Camouflage Game (protective coloration)
To understand the concept of protective coloration (camouflage), and adaptations, students color and hide butterflies in the classroom then "Predators" try to find and eat them!
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3rd - 6th
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Crayola Rocks - A lesson on Modeling
Modeling is one of the NGSS science and engineering practices. In this lesson, students in grades 3-8 will enact the processes that make up the rock cycle and they will reflect on and record those processes as they are working with crayons as minerals. This lesson does not take a lot of materials but is a powerful lesson on earth science content understanding and science and engineering practices.
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3rd - 8th
Science: 2 part lab Plate tectonics and earth layers
Part 1: Uses hard boiled eggs to examine and compare egg model to layers of the earth. Incorporates multiple intelligences/active /exploratory learning.
Part 2: Use eggs to experiment with plate tectonics. create and develop hands on models on plates and how they work.
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3rd - 6th
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Bread Digestion Lab
This lab allows students to get a hands on, visual experience of the digestive system in action. Students will read a detailed summary about the process of the digestive system. Then, they will follow explicit procedures which will have them "digest" a piece of bread through each part of the digestive process. After each part there is a quick question to make sure students are identifying the type of digestion they are simulating. This package includes:Digestive System SummaryProcedures for Brea
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