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Geography laboratories under $5
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity.
Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost ship crew in the Indian Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
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Other GES Ocean Activity
Ocean Current Introduction
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6th - 9th
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Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History
The Islamic Empire is arguably one of the most prominent and influential times of history in the Middle East. As we study the Islamic culture and the rise of the empire, we notice that geography has a huge role in many different aspects.This product gives students the opportunity to practice map and math skills as they try to figure out the best trade route to take from Mecca to Cordoba, Spain. Their goal is to spend the least amount of money possible. The provided maps have all the city locatio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
Glacial Erosion and Deposition | Digital & Editable Lab Activity | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will explore the effects of glaciers on landscapes. They will learn about the characteristic erosional and depositional landforms formed by glaciers such as striations on the bedrock, U-shaped valleys, drumlins, glacial erratics, finger lakes, moraines, kettle lakes, and outwash plains. This resource focuses on evidence of glacier erosion and deposition in New York State. This is an interactive lab activity with drag & drop features,
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Plate Tectonics & Boundaries PLOT real Earthquakes & Volcanoes DATA LAB
This DATA LAB connects Plate Tectonics and Boundary motion to the ACTUAL Geologic Events they cause-- especially around the Ring of Fire, or Pacific Plate! Students can LABEL the Major PLATES on a World MAP (or Differentiate for ESL/Special Needs students by giving them the MAP with the Plates already labeled- several Included for YOU!) Then, PLOT 18 Latitude & Longitude Points of recent Earthquakes in one color and 18 significant Volcanic Eruptions in another color. They can then-- Color Co
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Ocean Currents - Lost Scientist - Current Lab II
Updated 5-5-16
This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity.
Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost scientist in the Pacific Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
This activity is similar to "Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity"
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6th - 9th
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Play Doh Mountain - Topographic Maps -content reading, lab, and activities
Great resource for teaching topographic maps. Student-led lab…. constructing a playdough mountain and contour map. Reading content along with unscrambled words, a crossword puzzle and land feature/ contour map match for evaluation. Makes teaching topographic maps fun!
Vocabulary addressed:
Topography, contour map, topographic map, contour interval, elevation, depression, hachure line, v-shaped contour line, sea level.
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4th - 6th
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Punch Ball Balloon Globe ~ Engineering Geography ~ STEM Challenge
Using a punch ball balloon, can your group create an exact model of a globe showing continents, oceans, and lines of latitude and longitude?
We are all about integration in my STEM building and blending social studies with STEM challenges is a great way to make the topics we study in social studies more engaging and interesting for the students. I am currently working on developing more of these social studies based STEM challenges. This one is focused on map skills and geography.
This engi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: American History PERSONALIZED STEM Bundle
Topographic Maps Lab Activity with play dough
This is an hands-on exploration of topographic maps. Students build a mountain out of play dough, slice the mountain into layers, and use those layers to create a topographic map. This activity is very-engaging and students of all ability levels enjoy it. This lab is especially good for students who struggle with abstract thinking. This lab packet contains teacher demonstration instructions, a student sheet, answer sheet, and recipe for homemade dough.Please check out many of my products in acti
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4th - 9th
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Land Use and The Water Cycle Virtual Lab
In this virtual lab, students will use the Runoff Simulation, created by Stroud Water Research Center, to determine how land cover and soil type can influence the movement of water. Students will first review the water cycle and the concept that when precipitation falls to the Earth's surface, it can then undergo three processes: 1) evapotranspiration 2) infiltration or 3) runoff. They will then use the simulation to make adjustments to land cover and soil type to better understand how these tw
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Delineating Watersheds Using Topographic Maps Lab
In this 4 part lab exercise, students will learn how to delineate a watershed from a topographic map and calculate the area of a watershed using the dot-grid method. Part 1: What is a Watershed?Students will gain background knowledge of what a watershed is an how and why they are important by watching two YouTube videos and answering 12 comprehension questions. Part 2: Learning to Use Topographic Maps to Delineate Watersheds Students will use the article “How to Read a Topographic Map and Del
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9th - 12th
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Impacts of Population Growth - Hands on Card Sorting Activity - for High School
Engaging hands on activity to have kids think critically and discuss the impact of human population growth. In part one students will sort a set of cards to determine if the situation described on the card will increase or decrease with the increase of human population. Some of the cards do not have a clear answer. This is intentional to get student’s discussing and backing up their statements with evidence. For example students will decide if the situation card “Number of Plants” would incr
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8th - 12th
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Sequoia National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals
Sequoia National Parks Clipart - Plants and AnimalsWelcome to Sequoia National Park!This clipart set features 10 plants and animals from this national park in California. I also included a fun landscape image as a bonus. Each image is offered in a colored version, a line art version, and a white-filled version, for a total of 33 images. This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents. Great for learning more about the parks' ecosystems while
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Not Grade Specific
Watershed Delineation with Topographic Maps
In this activity, students will learn to delineate watersheds using topographic maps. The activity starts with students answering questions from the USDA article titled "How to Read a Topographic Map and Delineate a Watershed." They will then use their knowledge from these questions to delineate the Fulton Run watershed, located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. There are two topographic maps included in the product - one for more advanced learners and one for less advanced learners. The map for less ad
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mining of the Canadian Shield Mini-Lab
Aligns with the GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE :SS6G6 – Explain the impact of environmental issues in Canada. b. Explain the causes and effects of the extraction of natural resources on the Canadian Shield (e.g., mining and logging).Students will need to have prior knowledge on the Canadian Shield and what it is. Using an M&M cookie, students will "mine" for different minerals found in the Canadian Shield. As each mineral is worth a different amount, so students become engaged and highly c
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4th - 8th
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NWS and NOAA Approved! Forecasting: Severe Weather. You're the Weatherman
PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-Severe Weather Forecasting: Learn How to Forecast Severe Weather With Real Maps, Data, and NWS Symbols.LOADED WITH COLORFUL IMAGES!Pairs great with the Air Masses and Thunderstorm PowerPoint found on TPT at the link below:CLICK HERE FOR POWERPOINTMore advanced severe weather lab manual and Skew-T tutorial found at the link below:CLICK HERE FOR LAB M
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4th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Topographic Maps Lab
Students will label and create a topographic map of their own following by choosing their own variables. They will then swap maps with a partner to solve for gradient and highest point. All of the variables will be created by the students. They will then analyze an image of an onion and figure out which side of it would be "steeper". They will make a claim and provide quantitative evidence to support their claim using a C.E.R chart. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank You
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
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Yosemite National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National Parks
Yosemite National Park Clipart - Plants and Animals of the National ParksWelcome to Yosemite National Park!This clipart set features 10 plants and animals from this national park in California. Each image is offered in a colored version, a line art version, and a white-filled version, for a total of 33 images. I also included a fun landscape images as a bonus.This resource is great for nature centers or science centers, biology teachers and homeschool parents. Great for learning more about the p
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Plants and Animals of the National Parks #2 - Clip Art Bundle #2
Topographic Maps Lab
Explore the Topographic Maps Lab, a hands-on activity where students construct and interpret contour maps of diverse landforms. Tailored for both middle school and high school students, this interactive lab enhances the learning experience in geography and earth science.Delve into the intricacies of interpreting topographic maps, from grasping contour lines to unraveling elevation changes, as this lab transforms complex concepts into captivating adventures.✎ WHAT'S INCLUDED?Student LabInstructor
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Earth Science Full Year Lab Bundle
Water: United States Watersheds and Rivers (A Colorful FUSION!)
PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-An interactive and very COLORFUL approach to rivers, river systems, and watersheds. This activity allows YOU to CHOOSE to difficulty and pedagogical strategy. May be used across many grades and with students of widely varied ability and past performance levels.Content includes: -River feature diagram (primary river, tributaries, source, floodplain,
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Not Grade Specific
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Nature Journal 5 Day Writing Activity
This resource is a five-day nature journal writing activity. This activity gets kids outside observing all of nature's wonders. It is also included in my Earth Day resource. Earth Day ResourceLook for these other related resources in my store:Science and Social Studies Word Wall BundleScience Word Wall and ActivitiesTropical Rainforest Reading Passage and Task Cards BundleTropical Rainforest Task CardsGlobes, Maps, Landforms and Continents BundleGlobes, Maps, Landforms, and Continents Activity C
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3rd - 8th
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Spanish Hot Chocolate Cooking Foods Lab and WORKSHEET Global Culinary FACS
⭐Join my email list and get a FREE best-selling product!JOIN ⭐This rubric goes with the lab! COOKING LAB RUBRICServes 6The recipe is broken down into simple steps to encourage as much independence as possible. Each step has lines to assign roles and has the students organize their mise en place before the steps.To keep students busy while they enjoy their hot chocolate, there is also a webquest/worksheet assignment: "The History of Chocolate", which mentions Spanish Hot Chocolate. This webquest
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Not Grade Specific
Interior of the Earth (Layers of the Earth) Activity Laboratory
Student activity creating a model for Earth's interior structure. Activity takes 2-3 days and can be used for curricula in Earth Science, Physical Science, and Geology classes. You can easily modify this to fit your grade level!
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7th - 12th
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Plate Boundaries Notes and Lab Sheet
This document accompanies my Plate Boundaries powerpoint. It's a basic introduction to the three types of plate boundaries (convergent, divergent, and transform). The packet begins with a map page that accompanies the map in the powerpoint for a Check for Understanding. Then there is a Milky Way Tectonics Lab Sheet and Exit Ticket. This works very well as a packet or can be broken up into separate parts based on preferred teaching style.
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5th - 9th
Topographic Maps: Use a Model Landscape to Draw Contour Intervals on Your Map
Quickly shape your own landscape and map its contour intervals. Make your own, accurate topographic maps of mountains, valleys, peninsulas, etc. Easy to reshape and redo and see how different maps correlate to different landscapes. Quicker than most topographical exercises and I love that kids can construct their own without help. Use this to learn and reinforce answers to questions such as:❑ How can we map terrain in three dimensions?❑ What do contour lines on maps show us?❑ What do the differe
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6th - 8th
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