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8th grade other (science) cultural activities
What Does a Scientist Look Like?
What Does a Scientist Look Like? is a week's worth of dual-functioning plans. On one end, you can learn more about your students' beliefs and mindsets and use these plans to address various social issues juxtaposed with the field of science.
PLEASE READ: This activity is great to use if you teach a diverse group of learners -- especially if your students may be underrepresented in the field of science. This can apply to all students because of age, but also is relevant to students based on gen
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5th - 9th
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Black History Month Project for Math and Science
This documents provides an outline for a Black History Month Project which includes a biography and a presentation. This project can easily be modified for Women's History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students are given an outline and a suggested list of persons to study. Students are also given their choice of multiple modalities for their media presentation.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: MLK Day/Black History Month Bundle.
Black History Month Project for Math and Science Rubric
This documents provides a rubric for a Black History Month Project which includes a biography and a presentation. This project can easily be modified for Women's History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students are graded on 4 categories which are worth a total of 5 points each. The project is worth 20 points and can easily be converted to a percentage by multiplying by 5.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: MLK Day/Black History Month Bundle.
1980’s "The Decade of Decadence" - 1980's Scavenger (multiple choice) Quiz
Love the 80's? This fun scavenger (multiple choice) worksheet quizzes students and adults to 20 iconic moments in 1980. Answer key is included.Sample questions: Pop culture and political questionsIn 1985, what product was unveiled by Microsoft, which would revolutionize personal computing?What popular TV show, known for its iconic theme song, followed the lives of four women living in New York City in the 1980s?Who famously said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" in a speech in West Berlin i
Grades:
4th - 12th
Outdoor environmental outreach kits for sale for field trips
I have many outreach kits for sale. A large water rangers resource kit with all the fixings for over 150 students. To find out the health of your nearest waterway. 500.00 regularly 750.00 which has not been used at all. You can check oxygen, toxitity, stream flow measurements, sediment, ph balance, conductivity, salinity,and temperature. Enough for 5 classes of 30 plus students. Citizen Science Techniques in a Migratory Bird Study (K-6): Students will become Citizen Scientists, learning skill
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PreK - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Nutrition Labels- Hands-On Activity!
This hands-on lesson leads students to move around the room in stations, comparing food labels on items (ex: Cheerios vs. Captain Crunch) of your choice. Students get to compare: calories, sugar, sodium and make an education decision of which food item in that category is the best choice. Students must justify their decision (ex: Option A because it has less sugar and sugar can lead to health issues.This lesson includes:*Slideshow lesson including: "do now", learning target, questions, modeled e
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Mulan and Social Structure Sociology Analysis
Use this worksheet while watching the film of Mulan to analyze the concepts of social structure in sociology.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Anthropology: De-Extinction Lesson
This activity allows for students to look at an article as a preread, watch a TedTalk about de-extinction, and finally create a response at the ending. This is a very unique way to approach the idea about extinction, how the world would change if items could become "de-extinct," and the anthropology behind all of this. This would be a great cross curricular lesson for science and social studies classes. This fits many grades and could lead to a great class discussion at the conclusion of the act
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Geography Bundle: 4 great activities!
Inca Mummification (revised 2016)
A fascinating study for students to learn more about Inca culture and compare Inca and Egyptian mummification. Includes suggested activities and resources, set of true and false statements, and another set of 25 Q&A based on the reading and a Word Search puzzle. Three photos of mummies taken by the author. Answer keys.
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7th - 12th
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Famous African American Scientists Fill-in-the-Notes Worksheet
Celebrate Black History Month by studying Famous African American Scientists! This worksheet resource is a great stand alone mini-lesson or as an add on to the "Famous African American Scientists Power Point" found in Learning with Labs Teacher Pay Teacher Store.
This resources focuses on 24 of the most famous African American Scientists and Inventors. The worksheet is formatted so students can fill in important information for each scientist and comes with a teacher key. It can also be cu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Stigma of Human Waste Biosolids for Growers - Science Worksheet Print or Google
In more and more places farmers are being urged to put aside their prejudices and consider an alternative to animal manure. The question is whether other fertilizers such as biosolids, also known as human waste, are a good option for soils.In this lesson, students will learn that biomass isn't just poo. It contains organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace elements and these are good for growing.Format:This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation!- D
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Grades:
7th - 10th
IMPALA ANTELOPE - Interactive PowerPoint presentation with video snippets
Impala - Interactive Powerpoint presentation with 3 video snippetsGREAT FOR AFRICA STUDIES! READING LESSONS! LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS! RESEARCH PAPERSA FUN, MOTIVATING WAY FOR LEARNERS TO ENGAGE!I have found that presenting learners with materials that allow them to discover knowledge for themselves is more meaningful and has a lasting impression. The basic principles of independence, self-confidence, self-discipline, freedom to explore, maintaining interest, learning from and with peers, r
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
BILINGUAL- ARE YOU A SCIENTIST? COMMUNITY BUILDER
This worksheet is intended to be used as a community builder to get to know students the first weeks of school. By reflecting on what a scientist looks like students reflect on their own characteristics and ignites the idea of students also becoming scientist.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
200 Trivia Questions and answers vol.2
Trivia questions and answers, funny facts and quizzes. You will get200 trivia questions en pdf + ppt + png200 trivia answers en pdf + ppt + pngsize 8.5 * 11 inch
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
200 Trivia Questions and answers VOL.1
Trivia questions and answers, funny facts and quizzes.You will get200 trivia questions en pdf + ppt + png200 trivia answers en pdf + ppt + pngsize 8.5 * 11 inch
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fibanacci Spiral Drawing Directions
This activity has students draw a Fibanacci spiral using ruler, protractor and compass. Specific directions are given for creating the spiral in a variety of sizes. Included is information about the golden mean and how it applies to the human body. Students are encouraged to research more on the topics of Fibanacci numbers in nature and the use of the golden mean in design.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Malleable Intelligence and Mindsets Notebook Activity
This set includes a 35-slide PowerPoint presentation on malleable intelligence and the growth/fixed mindsets.
There is also an input notes page + output activity for your students to think about their mindset. Excellent activity to use at the beginning of the year or whenever your students seem to be getting frustrated with the challenges of learning!
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Input Page -- Guided Notes
Output Page -- Interactive Student Activity
Detailed PowerPoint Presentation for Discussion (includes .p
Grades:
5th - 8th
Australia: Macquarie Island - Geoconservation - Distance Learning
This is a great no-prep distance learning or in-person activity for teaching your students history, social studies, geography! It can also be sent home for added practice or to use as interactive group work."Macquarie Island (34 km long x 5 km wide) is an oceanic island in the Southern Ocean, lying 1,500 km south-east of Tasmania and approximately halfway between Australia and the Antarctic continent. The island is the exposed crest of the undersea Macquarie Ridge, raised to its present position
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Australia Project BUNDLE - Distance learning
CHEETAH - Interactive PowerPoint presentation with video snippets
A COMPLETE MINI-LESSON ON AFRICA’S CATS! THE CHEETAH - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation. 8 video snippets.INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN CAT PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets.AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval and caracalThis POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK!Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and s
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PreK - 10th, Adult Education
Women in Science Project
I stumbled across a number of photographs of women in science over the years. I was inspired to create a project based on these photographs (which I am hanging around my classroom). You can use any female scientists you would like. I made sure there is enough I can assign a different one to each student, however I do have fairly small classes (I am using this with my 8th graders - there are 6 of them - and my 7th graders - there are 12 of them).The goal is to inspire my students, get them excite
Grades:
7th - 10th
Stem Activity: Homes Around The World- Activity Cards
This product contains all the activity cards to do the culminating activity for a unit on homes.
Please note: You will need to purchase materials (craft supplies etc) for students to use to create their homes.
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Inventions - What Do You Know?
Just as knowing vocabulary allows a child to better comprehend what they are reading, there is a common core of background knowledge that also needs to be taught in order for a child to truly understand their culture. These “What Do You Know?” cultural literacy questions challenge your students to learn about people/places/things/events that happened prior to today’s modern culture and give them a better advantage to be smarter and more productive members of a society that moves faster than it e
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Cultural Literacy Activities Bundle - What Do You Know?
EARTH DAY Let's Make Everyday Earth Day: Presentation with activities
Celebrate Earth Day! Use this prep free, stress free presentation to help Earth Day with your students. In this presentation students will be presented with basic facts about Earth Day. There is a blanket slide included for adding additional resources, story, discussions, and videos to make it your own.Included: Think draw/write slide (can be used for discussion)Directions for creating an Earth Awareness artworkDigital ExampleFun scavenger hunt (great way to get students outdoors)If you want eve
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Grades:
K - 8th
Amelia Earhart PACKET & ACTIVITIES, Important Historical Figures Series
This worksheet is all about Amelia Earhart!Everything you need! Handouts, printables, discussion questions, fill-in-the-blank pages, open-ended questions, worksheets, coloring sheets (for young learners), and more!This 14-page packet includes questions and information, Discussion Questions, Story prompts, dialogue prompts, biography prompts, poem prompts, fun fact questions and more! (All pages are in color, but B&W copies can be provided upon request.)More Information:- Important Historica
Grades:
8th - 11th
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