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Science Common Core SL.11-12.1 resources
Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
2050: Sustainable Cities -- City Design Project
2050: Sustainable Cities -- City Design ProjectBackground InformationSustainable Cities is a collaborative project-based learning activity in which students brainstorm and design a green city from scratch! In collaborative groups, students choose roles as various city planners to design a "fully functional" sustainable city. This project is incredibly relevant today with climate change being a serious global threat to human societies.The project utilizes various student abilities and interests r
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6th - 11th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
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Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Mission To Mars -- PBL Space Exploration and Mars Colony Design
Mission To Mars -- PBL Mars Colony DesignBackground InformationIn Mission To Mars, students propose and design "fully functional" Mars colonies. I designed this project due to the real-world relevance today. Mars exploration is becoming increasingly closer to experiencing human footsteps.This Mars colony design project utilizes various roles and abilities of the students ranging from scientific research to creativity and design. Students are asked to do the following:1. Brainstorm key vocabulary
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4th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Four Brains are Better than One - Collaborative Ice Breaking Activity {Editable}
This collaborative crossword activity hits many difficult Grade 6-11 Common Core Standards for SPEAKING and LISTENING in a way that is simple, fun for the students and effective. The focus is on collaborative problem solving in small groups.***************************************************************************TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:♥ "We love this brain game!" (Thanks Rocquina V.)♥ "I used this as an icebreaker at the beginning of the year! The students really enjoye
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6th - 12th
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High School Biology Project Bundle: Wildlife and Conservation
Are you looking for hands-on, engaging, real-world, and experiential high school biology projects, specifically focused on high school ecology, conservation, and wildlife topics? This bundle is for you. It includes a variety of experiential learning activities around the theme of wildlife and conservation:Project based learning lesson plans (guided and student-led)Problem-based learning challengesExperimental inquiryCommunity action projectsDesign thinking challengesSTEMService learningBONUS: en
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10th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
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Krazy For Kelp -- Marine Ecosystem and Sustainable Seaweed Farm Design Project
Krazy For Kelp -- Marine Ecosystem and Sustainable Seaweed Farm Design ProjectBackground InformationIn Krazy For Kelp, an environmental science project, students design a sustainable seaweed farm from the ground up. Seaweed farming is a growing industry as climate change threatens our areas for terrestrial agriculture. It also is a highly sustainable method of food production with a minimal carbon footprint.Students should already have background knowledge before starting the project. They will
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6th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-6
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Ultimate Nursing Collection | UPDATED 2024-25 | Fully Hyperlinked PDF | Nursing
Ultimate Nursing Collection | UPDATED 2024-25 | Fully Hyperlinked PDF | Digital & Printable Version | Nursing School Book | Study Notes Ultimate Nursing Collection | UPDATED 2024-25 | Fully Hyperlinked PDF | Digital & Printable Version | Nursing School Book | Study NotesIntroducing the extraordinary "Ultimate Nursing Collection Bundle" – a meticulously curated assortment of study guides tailored to enhance your nursing education at every career stage. Now, we're thrilled to offer an Audi
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Climate Change Agreement -- Paris Agreement Role Playing / Simulation
The Climate Change Agreement -- Paris Agreement Role Playing / SimulationBackground InformationThis engaging, role-playing activity simulates the conference and writing of the Paris Agreement. This is a perfect multi-day activity for a high school science classroom focusing on climate change and global policies.First, students are asked to read The Paris Agreement text while answering a set of questions to gain a deeper understanding of its goals and layout. Next, students are assigned roles as
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
Forensics Crime Scene Investigation: Search - Lab (Kinesthetic Activity)
Are you looking to teach a unit on crime scene in your Forensic Science course? Maybe you teach criminalistics or criminal justice? Are you looking to have an activity that can help address this topic in an exciting, engaging way? Have you ever tried a crime scene search with your class? This is a twist on a classic crime scene search, where your class will split into two teams, hiding "evidence" (pasta!) for the other group to find. This is a fun, hands-on activity involving cooperation, teamw
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation CSI UNIT BUNDLE
Aqueous Solutions Task Cards
Move away from the traditional in-class worksheets and engage chemistry students in a collaborative learning experience by using the Aqueous Solutions Task Cards. Additionally, the task cards serve as a great differentiation tool. Suggestions for product use are included; however, as always, the teacher may decide how s/he would like to utilize the cards in the classroom. Grades 8-12 – level will vary depending on region.
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8th - 12th
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Problem-Based Learning Challenge: High School Global Carbon Cycle Project
This global carbon cycle project is a high school level problem-based learning experience where students examine the short- and long-term carbon cycles, explore the problem of anthropogenic activities that disrupt the carbon cycle, and develop a comprehensive plan with a diverse set of solutions to restore the balance of the short and long term carbon cycles. Students will do all of this seamlessly with the guiding templates provided in this resource.This resource comes with a printable and digi
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9th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: The Science of Climate Change: Greenhouse Gases Mini-Bundle
Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room Game Activity- Kids, Teens & Homeschool
Make your end of the year celebration unforgettable with this fun Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room Activity (previously Solar Eclipse Escape Room). It is designed for ages 12-adult, but younger ones can play with some help. The fun and engaging “Ancient Greece Solar Eclipse Escape Room” features 12 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code. This easy no-prep party game can be played indoors or outside, and it is perfect for:Ancient Greece Unitthe Solar Eclipse a space themed par
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Environmental Espionage Escape Room Game Activity for Kids, Teens & Homeschool
Make your end of the year celebration unforgettable with this fun Espionage Escape Room Activity which focuses on environmental waste and Earth Day. It is designed for ages 11-adult, but younger ones can play with some help. The fun and engaging “Environmental Espionage Escape Room” (previously labeled Earth Day Espionage) features 9 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code. This easy no-prep party game can be played indoors or outside, and it is perfect for:End of the year activityEnv
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Climate Change: High School Problem-Based Learning Curriculum Bundle
This climate-change-themed problem-based learning curriculum mini-bundle includes four resources, all of which take the approach of looking at the climate change problem, exploring solutions, and acting on those solutions.Each student or small group of students will explore carbon cycle disruptors and develop a hypothetical plan that restores the balance of the carbon cycle. They will then take a self-directed project-based learning approach to study greenhouse gases. Students will use new knowl
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10th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
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Invasive Species Problem-Based Learning Science Lesson
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Water-Pollution-from-Fertilizers-Lesson-Plan-Problem-Based-Learning-4507500
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-6
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Also included in: High School Biology Project Bundle: Wildlife and Conservation
Sustainable CEOs -- Build a Sustainable Business
Sustainable CEOs -- Build a Sustainable BusinessBackground InformationWelcome to Sustainable CEOs, an engaging project-based learning unit! In this project, your students will assume two different roles with an international corporation. First, they will be acting as CEOs and, in doing so, they will research the current sustainability efforts from the company regarding the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social. Second, they will be a member of the Board of Director
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
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First Day Activity High School Middle School Gallery Walk Group or Virtual
This activity gets your students moving, working together, and thinking. It is a low-prep, high yield activity! Students walk through eight stations completing ideas about what makes them successful students! After the gallery walk they work together in groups to discover, categorize, evaluate, create. What's IncludedTwo google slides presentations One includes the slides you need to print to do a in-person paper-based gallery walk and the instructionsThe other presentation provides the resour
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7th - 12th
Problem-Based Learning Curriculum Tool Kits Bundle {Printable and Digital}
Are you looking for real-world problem solving activities for teens without sacrificing your own time to pull materials together? If so, this problem based learning curriculum tool kits bundle is for you!This bundle engages students in real-world problem solving with problem-based learning tool kits (project-based learning, problem-based learning, and community action projects). The templates included guide students through the identification of important and relevant issues in their own communi
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9th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Earth Day Activity Debate | ELA | APES | High School Active Class Discussion
Encourage students to reflect on environmental issues with this fun Earth Day discussion activity, designed for high school English and environmental science classes. This unique resource fosters a lively and interactive class atmosphere, inviting students to explore and articulate their viewpoints on 20 reflective, relevant, and thought-provoking topics relating to the environment and climate crisis. Perfect for encouraging open dialogue and building on classroom rapport, this activity is a gre
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9th - 12th
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Invasive Species: Science Problem-Based Learning Curriculum (Mini-Bundle)
This mini-bundle includes all of the templates, guiding materials, and planning materials for high school science problem-based learning curriculum as it relates to invasive species, including a problem-based learning challenge and a community action project.Each student or small group of students will choose one invasive species that is impacting their community. They will deeply explore the problem and develop a theoretical comprehensive eradication plan. They will then coordinate a service-le
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-ETS1-1
Discussion Moves Sentence Stems Desk Mat
Looking to enhance student conversation in your classroom? I created the following Discussion Moves Sentence Stems Desk Mat to support my students when discussing and sharing ideas. You can print these out and laminate them to add to your desk as a go-to reference for students. The moves include: State an idea / Make a point Build on ideas and ElaborateChallenge ideasUse evidence and examplesSynthesize main pointsParaphrase and clarify
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6th - 12th
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Elements 89-118 of the Periodic Table: Articles w/ Questions & Answer Key 6-12gr
One reading comprehension for each element! This package contains these elements, including all Lanthanides and Actinides:89 - Actinium ( Ac )90 - Thorium ( Th )91 - Protactinium ( Pa )92 - Uranium ( U )93 - Neptunium ( Np )94 - Plutonium ( Pu )95 - Americium ( Am )96 - Curium ( Cm )97 - Berkelium ( Bk )98 - Californium ( Cf )99 - Einsteinium ( Es )100 - Fermium ( Fm )101 - Mendelevium ( Md )102 - Nobelium ( No )103 - Lawrencium ( Lr )104 - Rutherfordium ( Rf )105 - Dubnium ( Db )106 - Seaborgiu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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