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Kindergarten social studies laboratories for staff
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Forensic Anthropology Unit 14.2 Lab & Worksheet: Classification of Human Bones
In this simple, but effect lab activity, students will be able to:(Objectives):1. Name the four main groups of bones based on shape.2. Identify the classification of major bones of the body. Materials Needed for this lab:Model of a human skeleton (optional)Student handoutText or notes on the classification of bones (optional) or Forensics Unit 14 PPT (optional)I love this lab because it helps my forensics students learn key skeletal system concepts in a simplified and condensed format. Teachers
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Forensics Unit 14 Resource Bundle: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)
Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
Forensics Unit 14 Resource Bundle: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this complete Forensics Unit 14 Bundle that includes:Forensics Unit Plan 14: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)Forensics Unit 14 PPT: Human RemainsForensics Unit 14.1 All-in-One Lab Activity & Review Worksheet: Overview of the SkeletonForensics Anthropology Unit 14.2 All-in-One Lab Activity & Review Worksheet: Classification of Human BonesForensics Anthropology Unit 14.3 All-in-One Lab Activity and Review Worksheet: Human Bone StructureForensics Unit
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Making Butter Science Experiment Worksheet
With this fun experiment, students get hands-on with the emulsion process by making butter in a jar!
Perfect for: Thanksgiving, Colonial studies, early American studies, cause and effect, sequencing, and life skills.
At the end of each experiment, there is a section to either discuss or write the results.
This pack includes modified experiments for special education, younger learners, and students who are unable write words or sentences. A page is also included for older or a more advanced
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PreK - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Perspectives in Modern Psychology Interactive Activity
Perspectives in Modern Psychology Interactive Activity, for Psychology Lab Portfolio.1. The Psychodynamic Perspective2. The Behavioral Perspective3. The Cognitive Perspective4. The Biological Perspective5. The Cross-Cultural Perspective6. The Evolutionary Perspective7. The Humanistic PerspectiveStudents will be able to:Describe Modern approaches to psychology.Explain what are their main focus of study.Also can be used with:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Psychology-Schools-Approache
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Virtual Crime Scene Forensics Sketching Principles of Biomedical Science
Virtual Crime Scene Forensics Sketching Principles of Biomedical ScienceThis package includes the following: Easy and Ready-to-Print for any Forensics Crime Scene LabCrime Scene Page needs to be printed and given to students to measure using a ruler. 1 cm = 1 ft9 Additional Evidence slides (one per evidence piece) can be projected on the screen as you go over them in class.This is a great crime scene alternative if you don’t have the space or time to recreate a physical one in your classroom.Stu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Scientific Methods and Statistics Interactive Notebook
This Scientific Method Interactive Notebook can be used for Natural Science or to Psychology Research.
You can use this to reinforce the Scientific method in Natural sciences or with Introductory Psychology Research lessons! Works very well with all grade. Just select the activities that work for your lesson.
Psychological scientists use a broad range of research methods and often work collaboratively with scientists in other disciplines.
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Scientific Method Steps
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Recycling Powerpoint, Sort, and Inquiry
Recycling Inquiry: Why is it important to recyle?
Powerpoint slides share what happens to our trash and how long it takes for paper, plastic, tin to decompose.
Students were asked to bring in paper and plastic recylables. They made a prediction of what our class uses more of (paper or plastic). Then we sorted and recorded our data on the data sheet provided.
We tied this in with SS being good citizens and taking care of our community.
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K - 2nd
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Prison Research Project & Case Study
Rikers Correctional Facility in NYC is one of the nation's most notorious prisons. This research project examines Rikers from several perspectives. Students get to see a glimpse inside Rikers, do some research on their own, and then propose some possible solutions to some of the incredibly complex problems facing not only Rikers, but all Corrections as well.Ideal for HS Government or Civics. This can be used for middle school students, but the Instructor should exercise caution as some of the t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Earthquake Experiment
Make an earthquake using 2 pieces of cardboard, tape, string, & dirt!
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K - 6th
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Forensics Anthropology Unit 14.3 Lab & Review Worksheet : Human Bone Structure
In this simple, but effect lab activity, students will be able to:(Objectives):Objectives: Students will be able to:Identify the features of a long boneDefine and list examples of bone markingsDescribe the general anatomy of bone tissueCompare and contrast compact and spongy boneIdentify the structures that compose compact and spongy boneMaterials:Student handoutDissection tools and tray for each lab groupChicken leg bonesMicroscope & ground bone slides for each lab groupForensics Unit 14 PP
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Forensics Unit 14 Resource Bundle: Human Remains (Forensic Anthropology)
HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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Tutorial - Cold War at Home - McCarthyism and the Red Scare
This tutorial is a Student Study Guide on the Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. It comprises a 13-page Guided Notes Activity Worksheet and a 13-page Teacher’s Answer Key to accompany the Florida Students educational resources tutorial: Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. The tutorial complies with Florida Benchmark Standards: #SS.912.A.1.3, #SS.912.A.6.8 and #SS.912.A6.10.Benchmark #1: For Florida Benchmark Standard #SS.912.A.1.3, the student will learn to utilize tim
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Bundle of 3 - McCarthyism & The Rosenberg's - Tutorial & 2 PP
HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of the Circumference of the Earth
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Economics Simulation: Lemonade Stand
The all-time classic! Teach your students basic economics principles with this wildly popular simulation. Students will want to try to increase profits over and over until they succeed. It's that fun! You will love the energy that this simulation brings to your economics lessons, and students will learn valuable skills concerning supply, demand, and price. Highly recommended for elementary, middle, high school, and college students.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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Psychology Lab: Fear (and Greed)
Here's a fun lab you can conduct with (and on) your Psychology class. This is an exploration into fear that involves students competing against each other (and themselves) to build structures made entirely out of playing cards. This is a two day lab. The first day introduces the topic and sets the goal. Day two is devoted to discussion and debrief. Students will have loads of fun with this, and you will love the fact that they are exploring important aspects of psychology without even realizing
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Clepsydra
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.How do you measure time without the sun shining? How did the Ancient Greeks use water to time their legal arguments? In this edition we build a clepsydra from household items and see how the Ancient Greeks tracked time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of Archimedes "Eureka!"
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Archimedes - he needs to solve the problem of King Hiero's crown. Is it pure gold, or does the king have a problem with his jeweler? Follow along as we solve the mystery.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Conservation Lab- Piaget Cognitive Development
The document contains talking points and action points for applying Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development.Specifically the concept of Conservation.Document includesGraham cracker testPenny testLiquid testPlaydough test
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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