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8th grade engineering resources for Easel Assessments
PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
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Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Biotechnology
These 4 daily bell ringers can be used as warmups, exit-tickets, and inserts for interactive notebooks. They are formatted to fit within a single sheet of paper (front and back) to be used as quick printables, but each warmup is contained in a separate box for easy cut-outs. This week-long set focuses on Biotechnology.These bell ringers are designed to quickly get students on task, stimulate class discussions to help lead into your lesson, and help practice content literacy and critical thinking
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Science Weekly Bell Ringers: Full Year Super Bundle
3D Printing Safety Rules and Lesson for Middle School STEM and Technology
Your students are going to be using a 3D printer… How do you keep them safe? How do you protect your printer? These 3D printing rules and safety activities will help you prepare your students for a great 3D printing experience. Your students will learn about the potential hazards of 3D printing, they’ll become familiar with 3D printing safety rules, and evaluate 3D printing scenarios for safe and unsafe behavior. Finally, they’ll take an assessment and earn their 3D printing license!Looking for
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School STEM Curriculum with Lessons, STEM Challenges, and Projects
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension Passage
Understanding the Scientific Method Reading Comprehension PassageUnlock the secrets of scientific inquiry with our "Understanding the Scientific Method" resource! This comprehensive package is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the scientific method, a foundational process in scientific research and discovery.Key Features:Informative Reading Passage: Our resource features an engaging and informative reading passage that introduces students to the key components of the
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension Passage
Exploring the Wonders of Science Reading Comprehension PassageEmbark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the universe with our engaging resource, "Exploring the Wonders of Science." This comprehensive package is designed to foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts while enhancing critical thinking skills in students.Key Features:1. Informative Reading Passage: Delve into the essence of science with our carefully crafted reading passage. It elucidates the fundamental principles of
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Walking Dead Water Filter Lab
With shows like "The Walking Dead" and others, students are interested in how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. One thing they will need is an improvised water filter to clean dirty water. This type of water filter was seen in a episode of "The Walking Dead". It's also featured in survival shows. You will need plastic water bottles, sand, gravel, coffee filters, marbles, and any other medium you think can be used to filter water. I do NOT recommend using charcoal or ash, because when wet they ar
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
 ...
Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Earthquake Building Lab w Flat Rate Boxes
This lab uses FREE small USPS flat rate boxes to model buildings in a earthquake zone. You can pick them up for FREE from your local post office, or have them delivered in bulk to your school. Challenge your students to produce buildings that would withstand more earthquake forces. You can also have your students use TinkerCAD to model their home. Your students then modify their building to withstand a greater magnitude earthquake. You can expand this into a building project like the toothpick b
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
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Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity
Elevate your classroom with the "TinkerCAD Cookie Cutter Activity." This engaging resource combines the world of 3D design with the sweet satisfaction of baking, offering a hands-on and delicious approach to learning.Highlights:Edible Engineering: Students dive into the exciting world of 3D design as they create their very own custom cookie cutters. It's a delightful blend of art and engineering that sparks creativity.Practical Application: Beyond the computer screen, this activity culminates in
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
 ...
Also included in:Â TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Electric Distribution - An investigative mystery for middle school
This .PPT slide presentation asks the question, "What caused the power failure?" It shows students the path that electricity takes from the power plant to the lamp plugged in at their house. Each slide explains the step in the system, then asks students to research what might have gone wrong at that step to cause the power outage.When they have completed all the steps, you will hand them a card (or virtual card) that will tell them where their power was interrupted. This encourages them to ma
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Electric Distribution Mystery (Google Slides)
This interesting slide sequence follows electric distribution from the power plant to the lights in your students' homes. It asks the question, "Why was there a power failure?" After reading the information about each step of the distribution, your students will research all the things that might have gone wrong to cause the power failure. After they have created their lists, you will give them a problem by assigning a number on the possible problems document. If their assigned problem appears
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Intro to The Engineering Design Process. Video sheet, Easel & more. V4
ScopeThis Science Video Worksheet is one page and has an answer key in a very simple format that is designed for quick correction. It also contains an Easel Activity and Assessment with the same questions that you can use within TPT or many Learning Management Systems (please see below).The video is an introduction to the Engineering Design Process. We suggest that students first view our other video, Intro to Engineering Specialties, prior to viewing this one so they have a better context. This
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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