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6th grade earth sciences resources for Microsoft Excel
Tides and Moon Phase Graph Activity using NOAA
Students will develop a graphical model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and how they affect our tides.
NGSS-MSESS1-1
In this activity, students will go to the NOAA website and collect tidal data from a region around the US. Students plot a month of tidal data and predict the moon phases based on how high the high tides are and how low the low tides are (spring vs neap tides). Students are amazed to find that their predictions are right by looking a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Using Wind Energy to Generate Electricity – A STEM Product
This STEM product addresses Next Generation Science - Common Core Standards with a study of wind energy, its environmental benefits, and the challenges wind energy faces to become a supplier of electricity.The product contains a 17 slide power point presentation, a student worksheet, extension projects, Teacher notes and answer keys, and an instructional MP4 video on Excel charting, and a completed Excel spreadsheet with formulas.The PowerPoint shows how windmills use wind energy to generate ele
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-PS3-3
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Physics - Big Bang - Big Bang theory and the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that only the windows for answers can be inputted. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of how the Big B
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
Weather Science Excel Computer Project: How Accurate is Your Local Weatherman?
Welcome to my Excel Project about weather. I always do a theme for the year in my computer classes and last year it was weather.
Our Excel project was creating spreadsheets to compare the predictions of 3 local TV station's weathermen to what actually happened according to The Weather Channel or weather.com. I assigned each grade to different TV station and they had to keep tract of the predictions and actual weather for a period of 2 weeks. We included what type of weather was predicted, Sunn
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4th - 12th
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Sun, Earth, and Moon Word Search
This word search goes perfectly with a unit covering seasons, patterns of the Earth, Moon and Sun, moon phases, or eclipses. Use this resource for extra credit on tests, for students that finish quickly, or on those days right before a holiday break.
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4th - 10th
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Weather Tool Digital Activity- Scavenger Hunt Flippity
All digital! No printing or prep! Students explore and learn different weather tools as they try to unlock the locks. Each lock has a clue and when students answer correctly, the lock will unlock. Perfect for sub plan!!!Directions:1. Click 'file' > 'publish to web' 2. Click "get link here" tab3. Copy link to send to students4. Students will unlock all the locks to complete the assignmentIncluded in activity:Lock #1: Students watch the Edpuzzle (no login needed) and the answers to each questio
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Graph Daily Temperature - with handout
Lots of downloads, are there any comments or votes for me? :)
Type in the daily temperature on your computer with your students and it will automatically graph it for you as you type. You can pre-print the monthly graph for everyone in your class and they can follow along and graph with you. I use it with calendar math or other daily activities.
Great for explaining the scales of a graph and practicing accuracy in graphing and using rulers to connect lines. Look for trends in weather and a
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3rd - 6th
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Continental Drift Evidence Analysis
This Google Sheet Worksheet is designed to assess students understanding of "evidence" and push them to determine whether 10 different statements are considered "strong" pieces of evidence to support Alfred Wegener's theory of Continental Drift. Directions: In left column, determine if the statement is considered a piece of evidence that can be used to support a claim. In the right column, determine whether that same statement supports the idea of Continental Drift. In the notes column, provide
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: CER Practice Bundle
Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
This bundle includes 4 unique escape rooms based on the following topics.Making Sense of the Universe Universe from our Eyes How Technology has Improved our Knowledge of the Universe Big Bang Theory and the Universe This bundle is perfect for revision, review and concept checking. It is also a fun activity for students to complete within class or even at home.Create your own escape room with no code on excel at the link belowEscape Room - No Code DIY - SampleDon't forget to leave feedback to ear
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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FOSS Science Curriculum Map- Weather and Water
Foss Science curriculum map for Weather and Water. Includes listed literacy and technology, as well as links to additional resources*Curriculum is mapped based on FOSS suggested timeline*Must have portal access to FOSS curriculum to access online materials related to the unit
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6th - 8th
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Daily Weather Log
Students will be engaged in collecting local weather data with this printable, ready to use weather log. Teachers can record several classes of data as a whole group to compare changes from hour to hour and day to day. Individually, students will analyze data from your favorite weather website or classroom weather station, while noticing patterns in the weather as it changes.
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3rd - 12th
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Ecosystem Rubric
Here is a simple rubric to follow for ecosystem projects.
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3rd - 6th
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Plate Tectonics Boundaries Chart Answer Key
Answer Key or review slide for the various types of plate boundaries
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Grades:
6th - 12th
STAAR Kaboom Review Game
My students LOVE this way to review TEKS for the STAAR test. They enjoy the anticipation of not getting a kaboom, or getting a kaboom and getting the answer correct. Included is the game (minus the popsicle sticks you will make) and instructions.
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6th - 8th
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Physics - Big Bang - Making Sense of the Universe - Escape Room
Escape Room Time. This Challenge has 6 levels. Each level can only be unlocked when the previous level has been completed correctly.Included is the Excel document which self-checks. It will give a 4-digit code to open the lock and the lock will give a 6-digit code to unlock the next level. In addition is a pdf explaining how to use the excel file to complete.It is locked so that students can only input answers in the appropriate windows. This is a great assignment to assess students knowledge of
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Physics - Big Bang - Escape Room Bundle
All About Tides
This fun activity about Earth's tides is an engaging fun activity for students to learn about the Earth's tides. The Google sheet will instantly tell students if they are right or wrong when they type in their answers.
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6th - 8th
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Earth, Sun, and Moon Frayer Models - Set of 8
A simple set of 8 Frayer Models on the topic of Earth, sun, and moon relationships in Excel. Frayer models are excellent tools for vocabulary retention.Words included are:Revolution, Rotation, Day, Night, Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, and Tides
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Earthquake Monitoring Activity
This is an activity I do with my students when we begin our unit on Earthquakes. It lasts a week and depending on the time available, I will either do this as a bell ringer or assign for homework. Students use the United States Geological Survey website to track and monitor earthquakes as they happen on a daily basis. The activity should take no longer than 10 minutes a day. This activity is in the form of an editable Excel worksheet.
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4th - 8th
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Solar System Object Research Project with 25 Object Options (NGSS MS-ESS1-3)
Description: Solar system object project to allow students to research knowledge about objects in the solar system. This solar system object project lists various planets, moons, and dwarf planets to research. This solar system activity goes well with other solar system activities and can be found in a bundle of three solar system activities here. This solar system activity goes well with other solar system activities and can be found in a bundle of four solar system activities here.Includes: So
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Entire Store from Science with CB - Bundle of Activities
Moon March Madness
I got this idea from Flin Scientific. I made a bracket for the 32 of the moons in our solar system. The students are going to research and answer questions about different moons to determine who will make the playoffs, the semifinals and the championship game. Students should use the NASA website to help them answer questions about the moons such as the mass, year it was discovered, density, etc. I have attached a blank copy and answer key within this excel sheet.
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5th - 8th
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STEM Air Pollution Personal Survey DATA GRAPHING ACTIVITY MS-ESS3-3 EARTH DAY
Middle school data graphing activity for students to learn about their own impact on air pollution. The activity involves tracking their family car for a week, with privacy measures in place, recording their trips and approximate mileage.Note: If tracking the family car is not feasible for your population, I have included realistic data to be used instead. They then classify the trips into 3 categories; necessary, luxury or semiluxury. Using this data, they do multiple graphing activities t
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6th - 9th
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HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Excel Graphing Temperature Comparison
What's the temperature like in YOUR town? Does your curriculum include a study of weather factors? This Temperature Comparison Excel double-bar graph project can be an engagingway to:* integrate technology, math, science, and geography* introduce, extend, or enrich a math, social studies, or science topic of study* introduce or practice creating sheets and charts using Excel* give students a chance to make connections across the content areasThis classroom-tested project file includes: * student
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
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Science Booklets on Epic for Various Science Topics
Looking for individual books to assign your students on the topic that you are teaching? I have loaded a list of a plethora of books related to the science topic you are teaching in Force and Motion, Ecosystems, Landforms and Oceans, and Mixtures and Matter. There is a group of book titles for each of the topics listed for your early finishers or for homework, your choice.
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3rd - 10th
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VOLCANO Crossword 1 STEM
This 35 clue puzzle comes complete with a one-page-front-and-back handout (from NICERC.org) that has ALL of the content/answers on it. This activity is totally self contained - Just pass it out and tell them to begin! Key included.This could be used to INTRODUCE your Volcanoes Unit; or as a SUB DAY activity; or as an ENRICHMENT activity - after the unit, give this to students WITHOUT the handout - see how much they know!SAMPLE CLUES:2 This can disrupt airplanes for many miles. 3 The
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5th - 12th
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