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Common Core RST.9-10.7 research
Ecosystems/Ecology Poster Project
This product guides students through the creation of a poster of an ecosystem that illustrates all of the key concepts learned in a unit on ecology. Students begin by drawing abiotic and biotic factors (plants and animals) of an assigned/chosen ecosystem and then add various symbols and labels as they go to illustrate concepts such as food webs, trophic levels, transfer of energy, limiting factors, keystone species, and more. This project assesses student understanding of how ecosystems functio
Independent Study Research Project
We all know there isn't always enough time to answer every student's burning questions in class. That's where the Independent Study Project comes to the rescue!An Independent Study Project is an excellent way to engage all of your students in your content. This project is completed individually, mostly outside of class time, and—best of all—focuses on a topic of interest to the student! The Independent Study Project is typically used in GATE classrooms, but because of its open nature, it is comp
My Mineral Research Project - Explore the world of Rocks and Minerals
Minerals are all around us. They are necessary for life, they are part of the walls in the school, they help heat our houses and provide us with clean drinking water. But what are they? Where do they come from? What do they really look like? How do we get them? What are they worth? This project leads students to investigate a mineral of their choice and create a presentation or poster about it. I have included a rubric for grading the work (20 points, 15, 10, and 5 points) to help students under
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7th - 12th
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Heart Dissection Lab | Advanced, NO ACTIVE TEACHING!
Note: This activity is INCLUDED in the Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle. Consider exploring this product before purchase to BUNDLE & SAVE!Are you looking to put the responsibility of learning on the students when it comes to dissections instead of being called on from every direction of the classroom? After being EXHAUSTED on dissection days, I knew I had to come up with a more student-led approach. This Heart Dissection Lab places ALL of the responsibility of research, planning, appl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle
Blood Internet Scavenger Hunt | NO PREP
Need a day off from active teaching and looking for a student-led research activity? If you are in the Cardiovascular Unit with your anatomy or health students, this may be just the assignment you are looking for! This Internet Scavenger Hunt activity will give students the opportunity to use internet search engines to learn more about blood donations & donation types, blood composition, reinforce blood types, antigens and antibodies, centrifuging, introduce venipuncture and phlebotomy tubes
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Cardiovascular System Activities Bundle
Parts of a Plant & Plant Tissue Types: Student Note Organizer
Comprehensive note organizer for students to use as they research and learn about the different parts of a plant and plant tissues. *Now a fillable pdf document.Extremely beneficial when conducting online research! These sheets will help consolidate the wealth of information in an organized, easy to visualize, format.Completed chart may be taped together to form a wall chart of plant parts, from shoot to root.The four types of plant tissue (meristematic, dermal, ground, and vascular) and the p
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6th - 11th
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HS-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Environmental Awareness Case Study and Lesson Plan - Earth Day, Too
This Earth Day Case Study and Lesson Plan can be used any time of the year. It includes a 2-page student handout and a 1-page lesson plan. It could be a great project for the beginning of the year or the end of the year in environmental science, conservation science, or other science classes. The lesson will inform students about the environmental movement and allow them to understand the importance and reasons behind creating the first Earth Day. Students complete independent research about an
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Not Grade Specific
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HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
Model Functional Regions of the Brain using Swim Caps- Common Core and NGSS
Brain caps are a favorite in my Honors Anatomy and Physiology course and a very cool, far less expensive, alternative to brain dissections. Students create a models of cortical structures and functional regions of the brain on one side of a swim cap, and a midsagittal view of deep structures and functional regions of the brain on the other. This project takes a little less than a week to complete, and is fast and easy to grade, plus students end up with the coolest swim cap ever! After caps are
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Endangered Species Research Project
Students will work to research an endangered species and produce either a slideshow or poster to present on their given species. Students will discuss the factors that led to the species being endangered as well as the steps being taken to conserve them.
Students can work alone or in pairs to research and produce their presentations. A teacher rubric is included for the instructor to grade the students. Student rubrics are also included so they can assess their peers and give notes.
A few clas
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7th - 10th
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CONSUMER PROTECTION DESIGN BRIEFS
This is a collection of content applications that address the most common science areas found in middle and high school settings. Each challenge is introduced with a context statement and a brief scenario that helps to set the stage for introducing the dilemma. The challenge invites the students to solve the problem while adhering to specific limitations and rules.While possible procedures are provided for all the design briefs, they should never be considered the only procedures. The rationale
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5th - 11th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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7th - 10th
Basil Herbs Unit Study | Research-based Fun Worksheets and Engaging Activities
Learn all about Basil herb through this Basil Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how basil grows, how to care for basil plants, and about its physical characteristics through engaging worksheets. Learn a few basil recipes (like basil pesto), basil uses, and the benefits of using cilantro leaves through fun hands-on activities.Hey Teachers and Homeschool Parents!Do your children love growing herbs? Help them learn richly and deeply about basil using this research unit.They will be learning
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7th - 12th
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Claim Evidence and Reasoning (CER): Evidence of Climate Change
This claim evidence and reasoning (CER) activity focuses on evidence of climate change using NGSS practices. Students explore evidence of climate change such as tree rings and ice cores using a variety of resources including climate models. This CER resource guides students through the process of developing a claim, gathering credible evidence to support their claim, and persuasively justifying their claim. The CER framework helps students understand how we know the climate is changing by produc
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-5
Neurological Disease/ Disorder/ Injury Google Slides Project | NO PREP
Looking for a collaborative activity that the whole class can work on to research neurological diseases? This activity revamps the traditional poster project assignments by engaging students in a Google Slide that will be edited by all, and allows students to conduct their own independent research. Students will choose one Neurological Disease, Disorder, or Injury and research what it is, what causes it, how homeostasis is interrupted, how it can be treated, and what organizations or foundations
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9th - 12th
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Branches of Science Research and Presentation Activity
Science is divided into many different types or 'branches' such as astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry etc. Students will research branches of science. Then, tey will choose a particular sub-branch of science (for example, a sub-branch of the branch of biology would be marine biology) and they will research information about it by answering questions.Then, they will do a short presentation for the class about the sub-branch that they chose. They will also bring in a model and/or representatio
Families of Elements on the Periodic Table: Graphic Organizer for Student Notes
Elevate your chemistry/physical science lessons with these engaging and efficient graphic organizers for the Families of Elements – perfect for middle school & high school science classes.With these easy-to-use organizers, students will:Identify and highlight the elements belonging to each group.Record characteristics of each family on the right side.This resource includes:1-page Metals, Nonmetals, & Metalloids;1-page Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, & Noble Gases;1-pa
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6th - 11th
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HS-PS1-1
and Other Element Groups on the Periodic Table: Graphic Organizer
Elevate your chemistry/physical science lessons with these engaging and efficient graphic organizers for other element groupings on the periodic table – perfect for middle school & high school science classes.With these easy-to-use organizers, students will:Identify and highlight the elements belonging to each group.Record characteristics of each family on the right side.This resource includes:1-page Main Group Elements, Reactive Nonmetals, Rare Earth Elements;1-page Triels, Tetrels, Pentels
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8th - 12th
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HS-PS1-1
Mosquitoes Unit Study for Middle and High School
Come summer and mosquitoes are up in arms against humankind- biting and causing diseases and transmitting some deadly viruses. But did you know that nature actually NEEDS mosquitoes? This research notebook will help you understand them better- beyond bites, diseases, lifecycle and more.What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, wings, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory
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7th - 12th
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Mint Herb Unit Study for Homeschool Highschool Research Notebook UPDATED
Learn all about mint herb through this Mint Herb Unit Study Research Notebook. Study how mint grows, how to care for mint plants and about its physical characteristics. Learn a few mint recipes, how to use mint as a medicine and cosmetic, its essential oil and benefits of using mint leaves.You will be learning more about the following topics:Etymology and ClassificationPlant Anatomy – Leaves, Stem, Root, Flowers, Fruits, SeedsGrowing Mint– Climate, Soil Properties, Water Requirement, Nutrient Re
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7th - 12th
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How to Read a Food Label
In this lesson, students will explore what is in some of their favorite foods. Students will practice reading a food label and recording the amounts of various nutrients in a food of their choice. Best done with real food labels, but students can alternatively look up food labels on the internet
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6th - 12th
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SO, WHAT'S BUGGIN' YOU?
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries, specifically forensic entomology. It is anticipated that students will make and record accurate observations, draw reasonable inferences, and craft data supported conclusions. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid an
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7th - 10th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
Also included in:Â Forensic Science Design Briefs
Unit Study on Scorpions
Are scorpions insects? Are all scorpions venomous? Do all scorpions sting? What should you do if one stings you? What do scorpions eat? Why do they have such formidable pincers? Can they be kept as pets? If you'd like to learn all about scorpions, then this research unit is for you!!What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory organs)Gl
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7th - 10th
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Cell Project- New and Improved! Alligned with NGSS and Common Core
This fun project takes about a week (4 days without, 6 days with physical models) and is totally student led (nearly all the work the teacher must do has been done for you in the following documents!).
In this project one giant class cell is made that can be attached to a wall, with organelles that can be removed via velcro. This makes it really convenient when certain organelles are to be discussed independently, you can simply remove the model of the specific organelle off the wall for studen
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7th - 11th
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Outbreak! Student Directions
Engage your Biology students with this activity that casts them as CDC scientists researching the best way to stop the spread of a deadly disease. Student groups will get to select from four different viruses in one of two locations in the world. Each group will then research specific information - as laid out in the instructions - and create a website to inform the public about the growing epidemic. Phase two of the project asks students to develop a strategic plan for curing or, at the very
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