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8th grade other (science) simulations
Frog Paper Dissection
This activity is a perfect alternative to dissection or as an elaboration or evaluation. I have taught Biology for 36 years, and have done many real dissections of many different animals, but have changed my mind on whether students need a real frog to dissect in high school. Recently, I have given this activity to my students instead of doing a real dissection, and they have fun, stay safe and don't hurt any animals! Students who were absent during a real dissection could do this activity to
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7th - 12th
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Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
Save time while still keeping students engaged! These 6 resources are ready to post to Google Classroom for your students to experiment with building circuits. These simluations are a great way to reach your kinesthetic learners who may not thrive with distance learning. This is a way to engage students in authentic learning in science labs with limited equipment. They can be printed out and used as a worksheet too!Specific Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate that a continuous loop of conducting mater
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4th - 8th
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Cell Membrane Bubble Lab
In this lab about cell membranes, students explore the following topics:
1. Membranes are Fluid and Flexible
2. Membranes Can Self-Repair
3. Eukaryotic Cells Feature Membrane Bound Organelles
4. Membrane Proteins Perform Special Functions
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6th - 12th
Forensic Science: Deductive Reasoning
Once a crime has been committed, police investigators collect and evaluate all evidence from the scene of the crime. Once a large portion of information has been collected, investigators sit down and put the pieces of the puzzle together. They use a process known as deductive reasoning. In this activity, students will use deductive reasoning to interpret the evidence and determine who committed the crime.Get TPT credit to use on future purchases:I always value feedback and as you may know teach
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6th - 12th
Climate Factors Bundle - 5E and NGSS Aligned (MS-ESS2-6)
This Bundle Includes:0 Describing Climate With Data: Climographs & Death ValleyIntroduce and engage students in the basic concepts of climate, the climate of the Mojave Desert specifically, and the impact of climate on solar energy generation in this activity that introduces an investigative phenomenon and launches student learning. In this activity, studentsanalyze climate data to create (or, to scaffold the activity, simply interpret) climographs that allow them to easily compare the clima
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Digital Electricity Lesson: Building a Circuit - PhET Simulation & Questions
Post this digital lesson to your Google Classroom for your middle school science class to engage and experiment with electrical circuits! This simulation can be used for distance learning or in science labs with limited equipment. It can be printed out and used as a worksheet too. Students can build circuits with a variety of materials including batteries, wires, switches, resistors, conductors, and insulators.This editable digital resource includes:kid-friendly instructions with visual supportl
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
Global and Local Convection PowerPoint! ClimateRegions/Winds/Currents/Land&Sea
This PowerPoint explains how convection affects weather patterns and climate.Students must know that because warm air near Earth’s surface rises and then cools as it goes up, a convection current is set up in the atmosphere. There are three atmospheric convection areas in the northern hemisphere and three in the southern hemisphere: arctic region, temperate region and tropical region. Students will learn the wind belts located in that region: polar winds, trade winds and westerlies. Colorful gr
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3rd - 8th
Digital Electricity Lesson: Series vs. Parallel Circuits Simulation & Questions
Post this digital lesson to your Google Classroom for your middle school science class to engage and experiment with series and parallel circuits! This resource provides structure to fun experimentation with PhET, an excellent, free, and engaging simulation tool. Students will build circuits with a variety of materials to learn how circuit design impacts the flow of electricity. This simulation can be used for distance learning or in science labs with limited equipment. It can be printed out and
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Digital Electrical Circuit Lessons Bundle - PhET Simulation & Questions
Mock Calf Castration Lab
Want to get your students hands-on with livestock management practices? This activity is always a classroom favorite. Students love to get messy and serves as a great how-to guide for surgical castrations. This project can be added in when covering reproduction, livestock management, or a cattle unit.
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7th - 12th
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Genetic Drift Simulation To Show Population Change by Chance- Evolution Activity
Genetic Drift Evolution Activity-Students use one die and six colored pencils/crayons/or markers to complete a genetic drift simulation. Students use a die to represent the randomness of surviving a genetic drift event. This simple activity will drive home the idea of genetic drift and the impact it has on populations.Materials needed:1 die per group or student6 different colored pens, pencils, crayons, or markersIncluded:Student worksheet and instructions word docStudent worksheet and instructi
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Labs and Activities for a Year of Biology
Evolution Simulation by Minute Labs Worksheet Questions / Virtual Lab
Awesome online simulation and videos for evolution. There didn't seem to be any questions available so I made my own. Hope this helps you and your class. It touches upon some basic evolution vocabulary such as natural selection, artificial selection, traits, heritability, mutations, speciation, etc. Designed for about a 60 minute period. Link to the simulation is here if you'd like to check it out: https://labs.minutelabs.io/evolution-simulator/
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6th - 12th
Fish Dissection Guide
Dissecting a fish is a great way to teach your students about body systems! Students can explore the respiratory system by examining the structure and function of gills. This complete dissection guide (45 slides!!) will lead your students through the step-by-step process of dissecting a fish AND teach them about the structure and function of each fish organ.
Three options:
(1) Display this presentation on your board and lead your students step-by-step.
(2) Give your students this dissection
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Graphing Patterns in the Seasons | MS-ESS1-1
This resource is for a unit on seasons or the Earth-Sun-Moon system. Students use a free online interactive model to explore the way the Earth revolves around the Sun in a full year. They will collect the daylight hour data in order to create a line graph that compares the average number of daylight hours per month. This graphical model helps students visualize a pattern of change throughout the seasons based on the latitude of a city. What is included:3 versions of a worksheet: Standard workshe
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Density-Dependent Limiting Factor - Rate of Disease Spreading in a Population
Using simple chemicals (NaOH) and phenylthalene, students will participate in an activity that demonstrates the rate of disease spreading through 2 populations of different densities. The activity will help students realize that disease is a density-dependent factor rather than a density-independent factor. By the end students will realize that diseases spread more quickly the more dense the population is by simulating populations. They enjoy finding out who "died" at the end and who survived
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7th - 12th
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Dragon Genetics - Punnett Square Practice
Students will use their knowledge on dominant and recessive traits and create a dragon based on their dice roll combinations. Once they find their dragons genetics, they will find another student and “breed” each others dragons by working through the Punnett Squares for each trait. The teacher will then do a random popsicle stick pull to determine the traits of the offspring. Student should have learned dominant and recessive traits to understand how to do a Punnett Square. Students should also
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Fetal Pig & Cat Virtual Dissections-Digestive System
For teachers that want another option when it comes to animal dissections, these worksheets go with eMind (Expandable Mind Software) that offers demo versions of the fetal pig and cat virtual dissections. The fetal pig demo focuses on parts of the digestive system (including the liver, stomach, pancreas, parotid gland, and the action of peristalsis). The cat demo focuses on parts of the digestive system (including the esophagus, liver, greater omentum, and small intestine). In addition to part
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Weathering & Erosion Experiment Stations
7 Fun & Engaging experiment stations that simulate or model for students example of weathering or erosion. This resource includes: A Lab sheet is provided for students to follow and answer questions, as they complete each station. The lab sheet also included the materials needed for each station. You will use the lab sheet to organize your materials as you set up each station. 7 Station Procedure Cards are also provided. Students read each card, follow the procedure, then complete the lab sh
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3rd - 8th
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Phet Simulation Energy Transfer (thermal energy, temperature, heat) 2 Activities
CLICK HERE to access the Energy Forms and Changes Phet Simulation that is utilized for both activities. This activity/lab focuses on Energy Changes, Thermal Energy, Energy Transfer, Heat Transfer, Temperature, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Conservation fo Energy, Chemical Energy, Mechanical Energy, Light Energy, and Electrical Energy.These activities can be used together or separately AND as a digital resource or a printable resource in conjunction with the digital laboratory simulation. It is a fully
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Grades:
4th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 5-PS1-3
, 4-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
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Airmasses & Fronts PowerPoint! Great Animation included!
Students will summarize the relationship of the movement of air masses and frontal boundaries to storms. Students must know that the interactions between air masses and fronts result in various weather conditions. Students will take brief notes about air masses & fronts then complete a handout using this PowerPoint and the website http://www.phschool.com/atschool/phsciexp/active_art/weather_fronts <----- preview this! Its great! You can download the Fronts and Airmasses handout from my s
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Phet Simulation - 2 Guided Lab Simulations - Chemical Equations
CLICK HERE to access the Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Phet Simulation that is utilized for one of these activity. CLICK HERE to access the Balancing Chemical Equations Phet Simulation that is utilized for this activity.Both activities are printable or it can be used as a digital resource. It requires NO PREP! Students will need access the internet to utilize the Phet Simulation in order to complete this guided exploration activity. This includes multiple screenshots and clear guidance of h
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Cat Virtual Dissection-Digestive System Part 2
For teachers that want another option when it comes to animal dissections, this worksheet goes with eMind (Expandable Mind Software) that offers a demo version of the cat virtual dissection. The demo focuses on parts of the digestive system (including the esophagus, liver, greater omentum, and small intestine). The program also provides narration to clarify pronunciation and to support students with read aloud accommodations.It is a great option for those who may not be able to buy the license
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Fetal Pig & Cat Virtual Dissections-Digestive System
Fetal Pig Virtual Dissection-Digestive System Part 1
For teachers that want another option when it comes to animal dissections, this worksheet goes with eMind (Expandable Mind Software) that offers a demo version of the fetal pig virtual dissection. The demo focuses on parts of the digestive system (including the liver, stomach, pancreas, parotid gland, and the action of peristalsis). The program also provides narration to clarify pronunciation and to support students with read aloud accommodations.It is a great option for those who may not be a
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Fetal Pig & Cat Virtual Dissections-Digestive System
Build a Molecule (w/ Atoms) Phet Simulation (Guided Lab) Printable + Digital
CLICK HERE to access the Energy Forms and Changes Phet Simulation that is utilized for this activity. This activity/lab focuses on Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Chemical Formulas, Subscripts, Coefficients, and Building Models of Molecules.This activity can be used as a digital resource or a printable resource in conjunction with the digital laboratory simulation. It is a fully customizable Google Doc if you want to adjust parts to make it more suitable for your students. It requires NO PREP! The d
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Phet Simulation Lab - Growing Bundle (7 Activities Included)
Population Challenge Game - Predator/Prey Relationship
Students will simulate population change using dice for population numbers. They will roll dice, and based on the roll, the number will determine how the population amount will change. They will use a data table and a line graph to see the change over time in the population with post-lab questions. Students should be able to apply their understanding of population change due to predator/prey relationships. Due to the graphing and questions, this class activity could take more than one day to com
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
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