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Critical thinking forensics Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources
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"Forensic Frenzy" - Forensic Science in the Classroom
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to use a variety of scientific processes to analyse evidence gathered from a crime scene. The fascination with crime and how science can be used to solve crimes continues to grow, and many learners are interested in the techniques that are used within the area of forensic science. As forensic science is the application of scientific methods and processes used for the purpose of the law it is an ideal way to demonstrate applied science. Learners will hav
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4th - 8th
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The Internet No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, Cyber Criminal Activity
This lesson introduces students to how the internet works and how it is used to transfer information. This also goes over the great important of staying safe online by not giving out your personal information and staying on secure sites. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms include:
- computer network
- internet
- LAN
- WAN
- World Wide Web
- Viruses
- Social Media
All the documents can be found within the zip file. The Cyber Criminal Activity works the
Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate
This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Gas Giants
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot
- Saturn's Rin
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4th - 8th
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Expanding Universe No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary
This lesson begins by introducing the big bang theory and going over supporting evidence. After explaining cosmic radiation it goes into how our own solar system formed from a solar nebula. The lesson concludes by touching on dark matter and dark energy. The worksheet follows along with the presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- Big Bang
- Hubble's Law
- Cosmic Background Radiation
- Solar Nebula
- Planetesimal
- Dark Matter
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Psychology: Daydreaming ~ Critical Thinking Informational Article Analysis
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 2009 Psychology Today article on the function(s) of daydreaming in our lives, its benefits, and much more! These questions could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/consciousness studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provoking an
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Forensics in the Classroom: A Unit for Middle Schools
This printable unit includes Teacher notes, printable Information cards for centers, and printable student sheets so they can build a Case File as the work. Also included is a complete shopping list for materials, as well as supplementary activities to take forensics into your language and drama curriculum. Students will use inquiry skills to explore real forensic techniques, working collaboratively to solve a fictional crime.
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6th - 8th
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Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning
Embark on an educational odyssey with "Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning."Designed to captivate middle school students and invigorate your teaching experience. These lessons are not just a curriculum; they're an invitation to unlock the extraordinary potential within your classroom.Engaging lessons on digital literacy, public speaking, active listening, and creative writing — all taught through the lens of fascinating "fun facts" that students will love.Here's wha
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Skeletal System Worksheet For Kids Not Grade Specific Vocabulary Maze & Labeling
✋️Are you tired of using traditional textbooks to teach anatomy to your students? Do you want to make the learning experience more engaging and interactive for them? Look no further than our 'Skeletal System Maze: Explore and Label Bones' activity! This activity is designed to capture your students' attention and provides an exciting and informative educational tool that promotes active learning.✔️ What's Inside:Differentiated versions of a maze projected over a bone labeling worksheet.Answer ke
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
STRANGE CONCOCTION - 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 investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
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
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Water and Nitrogen Cycle Lesson
This power point goes over the water cycle and defines terms such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It also has plenty of diagrams and goes through the passage a drop of water would take through the water cycle.
The second part of this power point goes through the Nitrogen Cycle as it starts though the air, is consumed by bacteria, and enters the plant life. There is also plenty of diagrams and pictures to help the younger audiences.
The terms included in this presentation are:
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Grades:
4th - 10th, Higher Education
Developing Critical Thinking through Science Book 2 (Grades 4-8)
313-page printable ebook of easy-to-use activities to teach physical science and develop scientific thinking for grades 4-8! The fun, hands-on physical science lessons/experiments in this book teach science principles found in state and national science standards. Students also learn and practice critical thinking through the application of the scientific method of investigation. Each activity is a 10- to 30-minute guided experiment in which students are prompted to verbalize their step-by-step
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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I'M IMPRESSED - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, specifically, tool marks) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing tool impressions. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
SUSPICIOUS SALINE - 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 presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for ascertaining the salt concentration in a variety of solutions. It can also be used in conjunction with a chemistry unit on solutions or solution concentrations. Students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
LIP SERVICE - 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 presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for creating and comparing lip prints. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and write data-supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this fore
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
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
SLOPPY COPY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science (in this case, fingerprinting) and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. 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.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic 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
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Hexagonal Thinking Assessment - Genetics Unit
Want students to think deeper and make connections? This resource requires students to engage in higher-order thinking by connecting concepts in the field of genetics. Great formative or summative assessment!Covers concepts such as: -Mitosis-Meiosis-Alleles-Genesand so much more!Includes blank templates for additional words and an example!
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Food Chains and Energy Cycles Lesson
This Power Point goes over the energy cycle in ecosystems. It defines producers, photosynthesis, consumers, decomposers, food webs, food chains. It also contains examples of those items to help the students comprehend the definitions. I have successfully used this from third grade students and even up to some post-secondary course.
This resource includes and explains the terms:
photosynthesis
producers
consumers
decomposers
herbivores
carnivores
omnivores
scavengers
food chain
food web
Both
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Design Thinking Lesson Plan
The "Design Thinking" lesson plan is designed to provide middle school students with a fundamental understanding of Design thinking, its applications, and hands-on experience in applying design thinking of problem solving . This engaging and interactive series of lessons will introduce students to Design Thinking, fostering their creativity, problem-solving skills, and interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects.
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Grades:
6th - 8th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Galaxies No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary Matching
This lesson goes over the different types of star clusters and galaxies we can see in our observable part of the Universe. It also explains how scientists use scientific notation to help measure the smallest atom to how far away quasars are. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
-binary systems
-three star systems
- eclipsing binary
-open cluster
-globul
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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