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Free 7th grade science lessons for Microsoft Word
Candy Bar Density Lab
Students can work individually or in teams of up to 4 on this lab. By determining mass and volume (using 2 different methods: LXWXH and water displacement method) students determine and compare the densities of various fun-sized candy bars. This lab reinforces how to find mass, volume and density and helps explain their relationship to each other. It also teaches the formula for density and reviews independent and dependent variable. Additionally, this lab incorporates practice with analyzing da
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5th - 9th
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Energy in the Atmosphere: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Unit on the Earth's atmosphere focusing on Conduction, Convection and Radiation. Students define the terms in a foyer box (examples and pictures). The next part is a description of the way those 3 types of energy heat the earth's atmosphere. The independent practice is to sort out 10 different "activities" to decide whether they are are conduction, convection, or radiation. There is a multiple choice exit slip - great for data. Answer key provided at the end.
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4th - 9th
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Rubber Duck Ocean Currents
Students will read an article about a ship that lost a container of rubber ducks in the ocean, which are now being found all over the world. Using a map of ocean currents, students will track the ducks' possible paths. Differentiated maps and worksheets are included.
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4th - 7th
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Plate Tectonics Activity: A Synthesis of the Cross Section of the Earth
One of my very favorite activities to do with students - in fact, I use it whenever I can because it provides an engaging way to get my students talking about plate tectonics, using new vocabulary, and flexing their creative muscles. If you haven't taught plate tectonics, this is a great lesson to open with - all the background you need for this activity is included!This lesson includes an illustrated brief introduction to plate tectonics, followed by an activity that challenges students' under
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Daily Lesson Plan Template (EDITABLE)
This Daily Lesson Plan Template can be used for any middle or high school teacher. It's designed to help with the organizational structure of a lesson plan and to provide differentiated activities for students who need support, on target learners, and students who need to be challenged.
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6th - 12th
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Middle School Science: Environmental Issues Research Project
I made this for my class (so it has my name and city specific info inside of it). However, I thought it could be a good place to start when tackling a major project like this.
This word doc contains the various documents that students will need to complete a TN standard aligned research project on environmental issues that humans have caused/impacted. These issues include water pollution, air pollution, the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, release of CFC's, littering, and pesticide/ferti
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5th - 9th
Student Interactive Digestion Lesson
This is an imaginative lesson plan and accompanying resources for a observed lesson on the human digestive system designed to get students up out of their seats and finding out information for themselves
Included in this is a fully written lesson plan
A fully resourced digestive system walk-around and worksheet for students to fill out using the information
A directed learning activity covering what students should have learnt to fill the AFL requirement
A digestive system 'Who Wants to be
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4th - 11th
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Biomes Investigation Project
This Word document includes day by day directions for students to do a partner investigation of biomes around the word. Technology and research standards are addressed. A rubric for student and teacher use is included. I have added this item as a Word document so that it is editable. Please feel free to edit and change it to meet your needs. Please do not distribute multiple copies.
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2nd - 8th
Claim Evidence Reasoning Introduction - Scaffolded Worksheet
Claim Evidence Reasoning Introduction Worksheet Claim Evidence and Reasoning can be a very difficult concept for students to master. In the worksheet below, there are six situations: three that have a belief oriented claim (more of a debate or issue oriented claim) and a prediction (more of a scientific hypothesis oriented claim). The questions are scaffolded from easiest to most difficult, and there is progressively less hints and help with each one. I highly recommend that you use an entir
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4th - 10th
NGSS 5E Lesson Plan Template
Blank lesson plan that correlates with the New Generation Science Standards. Teachers can use this to outline their desired 5E plan: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Helpful tips for each step are included.
Kinetic and potential energy (8 Station lesson)
This set of 8 stations is about kinetic and potential energy. The length of the lesson is about 40 minutes. The stations have KWL, Matching, Compare/Contrast, Problems, Notes, Definitions. Images included.
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6th - 11th
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Topographic Maps Lesson & Activity
Learners will be introduced to topographic maps by completing doodle notes, creating play-dough models and investigating a topographic map of the Qu’Appelle Valley. Please feel free to review and provide feedback for us to improve and create new resources for you.
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7th - 12th
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Current Events: Science News
This current events form will guide students through current news articles from magazines, newspapers or online news resources. It can be modified for any subject area. Page one uses a graphic organizer design to help students extract and organize critical information from science journals or news articles. On page two, students use summary writing and reflection to digest a news article of your choosing or theirs. This versatile activity works great as a weekly/monthly in-class assignment, a
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6th - 12th
Marshmallow Matter Lab
Students use mini marshmallows to model and compare atoms, elements, molecules and compound. Very clear directions are given through task cards for 4 different tasks prompting students to read, model, draw and write in their interactive science notebook. Notebook page, directions, and teacher background is provided.
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6th - 9th
Marshmallow Day & Night Earth Models
This tasty lab allows students to create a model of the Earth that shows day and night during different seasons and noting Winter & Summer Solstice as well as diagram it on different hemispheres. Uses common kitchen materials such as marshmallows, toothpicks, cocoa powder & food coloring
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5th - 8th
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Gummy Bear Graphing Lab
This very fun lab gives students practice with creating a hypothesis as well as determining variables in an experiment. Then students must convert their data into a graph. Practice collecting data, measuring and analyzing data is also accomplished. Be sure to test your brand of gummy bears first...some will just dissolve. You don't want those. CVS's Gold Emblem and Brach's brand work very well. :)
If you like what you see and can use it with your students, PLEASE come back and leave me feedback
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4th - 9th
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Great First Day of School Bio Lab--Earthworms and Gummy Worms!
This lab is perfect for the first day of biology.
Involves living organisms? Yes
Involves candy? Yes
Involves going outside? Yes
Involves an important concept that needs to be taught anyway? Yes
Involves a review of measuring, using tools and other important lab skills? Yes
Easy to acquire materials and easy-enough setup? Yes
Fun and gross? Yes!
What could be better? Using quantitative and qualitative analyses, students determine which of the two worms is alive, why, and whether some things migh
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7th - 10th
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Lesson 2 Handout- Scalars and Vectors (1D): StickMan Physics
Scalar and Vector Learning Targets•I know the variable and unit for velocity, time, and displacement•I understand the difference between scalars and vectors•I can calculate the distance and displacement of an object that moves along a straight line path•I can calculate the speed and velocity of an object that moves along a straight line path•I know the difference between instantaneous velocity and average velocity of an object•I understand how acceleration is different than velocityThis is Part
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: StickMan Physics - 1D Motion Bundle of Animated PowerPoints and Handouts
Liars Beware! Your Body Doesn't Lie. A lab on lying and polygraphs.
This is a forensic science lab on polygraph analysis. An overview of polygraphs and the body language of lying is included as well as a crime scenario. Students are asked to interpret the results of a polygraph analysis to determine if the suspect is guilty of the crime. Questions for review are included.
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6th - 9th
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Survival of the Fittest Gummy Bear Lab
This fun yet organized lab will allow students to understand that biological adaptations include changes in structures, behaviors or physiology that enhance reproductive success in a particular environment. Using easy-to-get supplies such as paper cups, a plastic bowl, gummy bears and food coloring students will work in cooperative teams in this interactive lesson yet short lesson. Students answer 3 critical thinking questions when activity is complete.
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4th - 9th
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Ecology Interdependence of Living Things Guided Notes
Students complete the guided notes with the Ecology Interactions of Living Things Power Point.The Power Point appeals to the visual learner. The black background and neon colors assist in the retention of information. Topics cover biotic/abiotic factors, food chains/webs and Symbiosis.
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5th - 8th
Exploring the Layers of the Earth
This 5E lesson plan (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) is hands-on and designed to get students actively involved. This lesson builds upon itself from the very beginning. Students first explore models of the earth before beginning an in-depth study of earth's layers. Once students note similarities and differences between the models of the earth and earth, students will explore the properties of each layer including a very fun, hands-on solid/liquid that represents the mantle. From
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6th - 8th
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Physical Science Lab Mirror Maze with Laser
A 1.5 to 2 day lab activity for grade 7-10 students studying waves, light and lasers. Students will learn about the Law of Reflection, use a protractor and design a maze of mirrors to bounce through a laser beam from a laser pointer. You will need pencil, paper, protractor, some mirrors and a laser pointer. Students will have to learn how to use a protractor to measure and draw angles if they don't already know.
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7th - 10th
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Scope & Sequence Template
Here is a template of my scope & sequence. I use this to plan out my entire school year. It is separated in 9 week quarters and easily editable. This is set up for elementary planning. However, it could be adaptable to middle school. All five subjects are included (reading, writing, math, social studies, science). This fun bright template will keep you organized and your administrators will love you for keeping such a detailed scope & sequence.
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PreK - 8th
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