10th grade balanced literacy laboratories for special education

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Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion: ELLIPSE LAB - Loaded with FUN!

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Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARITY: "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org Come explore a beautiful marriage of both math and science. Experience Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion like you never have before. In this dynamic ellipse lab, content and inquiry go hand in hand. This special creation is applicable to many ability and grade levels. This is lab is LOADED starting with Kepler’s 3 Laws. First, the law of ellipses. Second, the law of equal areas. Third, th

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Biology, Science, Special Education

Diffusion and Osmosis Lab Packets

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Suzie's Angle

This lab packet contains 1 Skittles Diffusion Experiment and 1 Osmosis Gummy Bear Experiment. Both labs come with a list of materials needed, directions for setting it up, student data sheets to record their observations, and questions about each lab. The packet also includes quick wrap-up notes for the following day to reinforce the skills discovered in the experiment. and eliminate any misconceptions. I'm also including a FREE watercolors diffusion art activity that both you and your studen

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9th - 12th

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Creatively Adapted - Ginger Joyce

Scientific Method Sequence Display Cards

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Scientific Method Display Cards are a great resource to reinforce the steps to the scientific method as well a supporting science fair project work. This product includes two levels of differentiation, one with picture supported text and the second level using sight word sentences. It is recommended that the two levels are attached to the front and back of sentence strips to create an instructional activity that can be used to address diverse literacy skills within the same activity.Scientific

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Informational Text, Other (Science), Special Education

Grades:

K - 12th

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Laboratory, Word Walls, Centers

LAB - Sugar Cube Weathering

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This is a lab activity about physical weathering (abrasion) and chemical weathering (affect of temperature and surface area). Students will model abrasion by shaking sugar cubes in plastic bottles. Then, they will model the affect of temperature on weathering and the affect of surface area on weathering using sugar cubes. This is a fun lab for students and is very cost-effective. I have students bring in empty gatorade bottles (they are hard plastic and will last for years). Sugar cubes can be

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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The Family and Consumer Science Classroom

Life Skills Scrambled Eggs | Cooking Competition Cooking Lab | FCS

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Grab your aprons and chef’s hats for this fun and eggciting scrambled egg cooking lab to teach life skills. Students will turn eggs into a delicious masterpiece in this eggcellent cooking activity. In this lesson, students will come up with their own scrambled egg recipe and have it be presented to judges! They will practice creativity, time management skills, and use teamwork to put their best eggs forward. Students will be placed into groups of three or four for this scrambled egg competition

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Cooking, Family Consumer Sciences, Special Education

Grades:

8th - 11th

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General Science, Physical Science, Special Education

Also included in: Life Skills Cooking Competition Bundle Part 2

Force, Motion and Work Unit

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Illuminate with Iris

In this download you will find:- Introduction Power Point for terminology (can be printed as a word wall)- Introduction Power Point for Newton's Laws- Note sheet to go with the two power points- Force practice Sheet - Force do now - Work guided practice sheet- Work independent practice sheet- Work homework- Force and work quiz- how does this ball move lab*** for the set up of the lab, you need two pencils and rubber band between them and a ball that you can flick with the rubber band. Set up a r

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Grades:

4th - 10th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: BUNDLE: FORCE, MOTION & WORK - Digital and Printable

Rock Cycle CRAYON LAB (A MUST HAVE! Unique and So Much Fun!)

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- CRAYON LAB! So much fun!!! Kids LOVE THIS LAB! Instead of using crayons to color, use crayons to demonstrate the rock cycle! 2 separate activities for differentiated levels. Pairs great with the DICE GAME found at the link below: ROCK CYCLE DICE GAME -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Grades:

3rd - 10th

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Adventures in Behavior-Cassie Leutenegger

Adapted Science: States of Matter Experiments

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The adapted science curriculum is designed for learners of all abilities to be able to access the science state standards and common core curriculum. This activity is specific to the topic of states of matter and enables learners to demonstrate their knowledge through a permanent product in the form of a lab experiment. There are 2 experiments included.Each experiment has 2 versions of visual directions and 4 levels of the lab hand out. The hand out aligns with the scientific method steps that

Subjects:

Science, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: Adapted Science: States of Matter Unit Bundle

LAB - Lake Effect Snowfall in New York

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Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Special Education

In this lab, students will compare the amount of snowfall in Buffalo, New York to Albany, New York by constructing bar graphs. Students will also: - plot the latitude and longitude coordinates for these cities on a map of New York State to see how close Buffalo is to a large lake - draw the prevailing wind direction across Lake Erie that causes lake-effect snow in Buffalo - recommend essential items for an emergency preparation kit for homes - recommend essential items for an emergency prepa

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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Environment, Life Skills, Special Education

Easy Experimement: Making Recycled Paper; Boardmaker; Earth Day

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MD Special Educator

This environmental science experiment is modified from the middle school environmental curriculum. It is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. It is a fairly inexpensive project that the kids will love!The worksheet and experiment in combination align with Maryland State Curriculum Standards: ~Environmental Science (grade 6) : 6.B.1.c Identify and describe that ecosystems can be impacted by human activities. • Recycling • ~1.D.3.a - Given vocab

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

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Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Volcanoes: Famous Eruptions (Vesuvius and Pompeii FEATURED!) The LARGE Version

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UPDATED: With PLAY DOH Ancient Italy Model Activity as a Bonus. A remarkable, ONE OF A KIND tutorial, activity set, and summary of notable volcanic eruptions and volcanic eruption features. The infamous Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 A.D. is FEATURED in a number of ways as well as the Mount Saint Helens eruption sequence in 1980. Notable eruptions include: MT. VESUVIUS – FEATURED IN GREAT DETAIL! MT. ST. HELENS Krakatoa Tambora Paricutin Mt. Etna Mt. Pinatubo Mt. Fuji Kilauea BO

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4th - 10th

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Fossil IDENTIFICATION LAB: No Actual Samples Needed (Rave Reviews)

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Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Special Education

Part of the Full Version listed below: FULL VERSION CLICK HERE ------------ No fossil samples, NO PROBLEM! Go back in time and experience a ONE OF A KIND fossil identification lab. Prior to the identification lab, fossil types and terminology is covered to prepare the student for the different types of fossils. The fossil identification lab incorporates 20 samples in which each sample has a lab image, correlating image, information and fun facts, and lab description. SO MUCH FUN! Fossil I

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Grades:

5th - 10th, Adult Education

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Volume Measurement RAINBOW LAB - 3 Versions! (MUST HAVE for any science class!)

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Measurement, Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- THE RAINBOW LAB! Be your own mad scientist. Make your very own rainbow while learning the scientific method, measurement, data collection, and precision at the same time. See Preview! A great lab for small groups or as an individual scientist! 3 DIFFERENTIATED LABS IN ONE! Materials needed for Level A. Materials NOT NEEDED for Level B an

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Grades:

3rd - 10th

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Weather: SNOWSTORM FORECASTING - NO SCHOOL (How to Predict a SNOW DAY!)

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Earth Sciences, Meteorology, Special Education

HUGE UPDATE on 5/12/15 with other TYPES of Snowstorms! So cool for ALL AGES, even adults! Read description for all the details! NO SCHOOL! SNOW DAY!!! When it comes to weather forecasting – this activity is like no other! The most fun atmospheric phenomena to forecast comes to life in this one of a kind experience – SNOWSTORMS! This activity has been submitted to educational professions in the field of meteorology as well as on-air meteorologists for their feedback. All agree that this i

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Weather LAB: Greenhouse Effect (A Must have for Combining Science and Math!)

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Earth Sciences, Graphing, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- A MUST HAVE! The Greenhouse Effect – one of the MOST MISUNDERSTOOD concepts in Earth Science. This LAB is a MUST HAVE! See PREVIEW! A great blend of math (calculations and graphing), meteorology, physical science, and the scientific method. No Materials? NO Problem! Students can complete this lab with the recommended materials or without u

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Grades:

5th - 10th, Higher Education

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Weather: Hurricanes! LOADED with Forecasting Application/Maps/Organizers/Images

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina- Hurricane Warning! This tutorial will blow your mind! A “never seen before” and “one of a kind” curriculum on meteorology: hurricanes (Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic). This tutorial has it all. Come meet Katrina, Sandy, Andrew, Hugo, Floyd, Betsy, Inez, Irene, Alicia, Charley, Gilbert, Dean, the Perfect Storm, Bob, Gloria, Fran, Ca

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5th - 10th, Adult Education

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Rocks: SEDIMENTARY ROCK LAB (FULL VERSION) - One of a Kind and ON POINT!

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The most common rock type in the world! Learn how to READ the past. Do you want your kids to learn about sedimentary rocks – WELL…THIS IS THE WAY TO DO IT! SEE PREVIEW! This covers it all – a thorough tutorial and identification LAB on sedimentary rocks by texture, formation process, mineral composition, distinguishing characteristics, specific examples, and world application. No lab samples? NO PROBLEM! However, this tutorial combines perfect with lab samples if you do have them. The

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4th - 10th, Adult Education

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Groundwater, Soils, Porosity (Differentiated Levels): WITH MATH Skills

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Math, Science, Special Education

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org 53 page DYNAMITE lab fusing together MATH, GRAPHING, GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS, EARTH SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, HYDROLOGY, and THE NATURE OF SCIENCE. This is a differentiated version containing 2 labs, one more difficult than the other. A hit for classrooms of varied ability levels in addition to special education classrooms. Using sediment samples of gravel, sand, and silt/clay, students comp

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5th - 10th

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LAB - Weather Factors

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I used weather conditions from from the winter of 2014 to help my students practice with air pressure, humidity, and station models. In this lab students are able to "act as a meteorologist" by converting air pressures, analyzing temperature and humidity trends, and drawing station models. This laboratory activity can be easily changed for recent weather conditions in your community! Note to Customer: Click on the ★ above to follow my store. Leave feedback to earn credit points to save mon

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8th - 12th

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LAB - Hurricane Sandy Tracking (w/ PowerPoint)

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This laboratory activity is for Earth Science Regents students. This activity allows students to plot the track of Hurricane Sandy, plot and analyze the tidal heights during Sandy, analyze the relationship between air pressure and wind speed, review weather concepts and review astronomy concepts. The PowerPoint has the answers to the lab questions and the completed map and graph. Note to Customer: Click on the ★ above to follow my store. Leave feedback to earn credit points to save money on

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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FOSSILS: NSTA Submitted - Colorful and Fun (BRINGS THE PAST TO LIFE!)

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Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Special Education

Travel back in time! Experience a fossil tutorial/lab/activity like NO OTHER. Submitted to the NSTA for professional curriculum evaluation and award recognition. See preview! No fossil samples, NO PROBLEM! The activity is made for teachers/parents without samples. However, if you have fossil samples the lab will be truly enhanced. This is a multi-faceted pedagogical approach with a variety of student activities. Engaging, colorful, and content rich! INCLUDING A DETAILED FOSSIL LAB AN

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Grades:

3rd - 10th, Adult Education

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Handouts, Laboratory, Printables

LAB - Blizzard of 1993

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This laboratory exercise analyzes the Blizzard of 1993. In this lab students plot the location of the low pressure center over the course of the blizzard and they draw snowfall isolines on a map of the eastern United States. Students will make predictions as to where the most snow fell and analyze these predictions afterward. This is a great activity to refresh mapping skills, as well as put weather forecasting into context. You can find the PowerPoint for this lab in my store! Key Features

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8th - 12th

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