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Earth sciences simulations 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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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
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science Unit - Help students explore Rocks and Minerals through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Among many other exciting activities, students go on a rocks and minerals "expedition" that will keep them engaged and motivated. My students greatly enjoyed doing this project as an independent activity or partner activity. Students are able to type directly onto the WORD document because the gray text boxes self-expand to fit the st
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4th - 8th
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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
Calculating Biodiversity Lab - Distance Learning
In this lab, students will collect macroinvertebrates in a virtual stream ecosystem and use the data to calculate the stream’s biodiversity index. The biodiversity index is calculated three times as students manipulate the stream's pollution levels. Finally, the analysis questions make sure the message hits home!This lab is formatted so students can easily complete and submit in a virtual environment.Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchas
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9th - 12th
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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Salinity of the Oceans
NASA Data Driven AssignmentPart 1: Background Information: Students will use the website provided from NASA to identify answers to a variety of questions that encourage them to use the interactive wisely. Part 2: Data Collection & AnalysisStudents will select a location using the interactive and monitor / observe / record data observations about the salinity. They will also analyze what they recorded and identify the trend they see. You could easily extend this assignment by having studen
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9th - 12th
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Redshift Simulator Activity Sheet (Virtual)
NO ADOBE FLASH PLAYER NEEDED!!!This simulator activity does a great job of visualizing the redshifting phenomenon. I use this activity during my big bang theory unit plan. This simulator allows students to modify the star and Earth distance between each other and the rate of universal expansion. My students love this virtual activity and I know yours will too. You can find the answer key in my store!
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9th - 12th
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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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Energy Resources Debate for Science or Environment Classes
This document (created by Lindsey DeLuca) includes handout information for students regarding a debate project on energy resources. Students create written information, as well as participate in a debate about energy resources. This project can be modified to fit into a variety of different classroom situations and classes: biology, general science, earth science, geology, environmental science, STEM, debate, physical science, etc.
Energy sources included include: tidal, wind, solar, coal,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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2024 Solar Eclipse Digital Assignment
This digital assignment assists students in understanding what an eclipse is and the different types of eclipses' as well as how they can happen. The assignment also cover the safety of wearing appropriate eye protection while viewing the eclipse. The reading portions of this assignment were pulled from NASA and are followed with comprehension questions to check students' knowledge on the reading. There is also an interactive link provided in which students can get a visual of the pathway the to
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7th - 10th
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Reason for the Seasons Lab
This lab is suitable for students from grades 5-8 and addresses the following learning goals:
I can survey a group of people to collect data
I can tally data and organize by main idea
I can create a bar graph or pie chart with the data I collect
I can model how the Earth experiences seasons
I can model what would happen if the Earth did not have a tilt
I can describe how seasons in the Northern Hemisphere differ from seasons in the Southern Hemisphere through the year
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This document,
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5th - 8th
Earthquake STEM lab
This lab incorporates all the parts of STEM that lead students to building an 'earthquake proof' structure.
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8th - 9th
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Rotation, Revolution and Reason For The Seasons
NGSS Performance Expectation:MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.This interactive will allow students to begin to visualize what causes our seasons and what causes the time periods we experience such as days, and years. Students will look at Earth's orbital position, light angle, temperature, day length, and position of sun above the horizon to study and explain the seasonal vari
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6th - 8th
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NGSS Travel as Carbon through the Carbon Cycle Activity
This is a highly engaging activity where students will use a die to travel the carbon cycle. The travels will depend on the roll of the die. Students will create their own carbon cycle based on their travels. Students will analyze the carbon cycle and discover the effects of human influence. Finally, students will alter their created carbon cycle based on research. This activity includes everything needed from pre-activity direct instruction to post-activity analysis. Inquiry Based Learning.
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-LS2-6
Universe Timeline - A brief history of 6 billion years
This activity introduces students to the major events that the majority of scientists agree occurred in the history of our universe. It extends from the formation of our solar system and ends with the evolution of humans and their migration across our planet.
Students need to identify the major events, chronologically order them, and then create a scaled timeline which lists these events. This lesson helps students visualize the major events as well as recognize trends in the order and timing
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7th - 10th
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How and Why Has the Surface of Earth Changed Over Time (CER Activity)
Students will review several sources related to the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift. Students will use the "Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning" (CER) format to answer a scientific question about evidence that supports plate tectonics and continental drift. Claim-evidence-reasoning, or CER, is a strategy to develop students' analytical thinking and argumentative writing skills. The supporting evidence in this CER activity will come from an online interactive simulation and two grade-l
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Ocean Acidification Online Tutorial NOAA webquest
Great online activity using the NOAA interactive animation (be sure you and your students can access!). There is an interactive click and learn, students interact with the NOAA site to select sources of nutrient pollution after learning the basics of the ocean acidification process. They can then play a game at the end to earn a certificate. My students loved this! Excellent way for students to use a computational model and simulation to observe the process of acidification and the effects o
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
Ecological Footprint: What if Earth were an apple Lab activity with answer KEY
Use an apple to demonstrate the size of earth vs. the amount of useable space. Serves as a great introduction to the topics of sustainability, natural resources, population growth, ecological footprints, and tragedy of the commons.
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Not Grade Specific
Soil Components and Functions Webquest
Soil Components and Functions WebquestNo planning needed.Great Sub Plan
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Ocean acidification lab
Students are able to observe one of the effects of climate change by simulating the consequences of acidity on seashells.
Necessary materials:
BTB solution
seashells
vinegar
saltwater
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6th - 11th
Gravity and Orbits Simulation Investigation
This resource is a way in which students can work with an online simulation/interactive through PHET and explore how/why gravity affects orbital paths. This interactive allows students to visually see how gravity impacts orbits by experimenting with factors such as mass and distance then modeling how these impact orbital paths of solar bodies. Your students will be asked to manipulate, model, and explain while participating in this activity.Covers NGSS Performance Expectation:MS-ESS1-2: Develop
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6th - 9th
Kepler's 1st Law of Planetary Motion Simulator
This online simulator covers Kepler's 1st Law of Planetary Motion and does not require flash. This is a great online activity for students to explore and see how Kepler's Laws work and change under various conditions. It often uses our solar system as an example for students to utilize. These online simulators help my students significantly understand the sometimes difficult laws to comprehend. Check out some of my other Kepler's Law simulators in my store. Be sure to check out the bundle if you
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion Simulator Bundle
Deforestation in the Rainforest Solutions Project
This simulation helps students understand the problems and solutions to deforestation in the rainforest. Students will work in groups to read, research, and propose solutions to different groups' negative impact on deforestation. A environmental group will evaluate a rubric to rate the solutions and develop a platform of their organization.
Comes with readings on different groups that are differentiated for differing reading levels
Great web-activity
Works on public speaking, research, synthes
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7th - 12th
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