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Viking Runes Lesson | Norse Codebreaking

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Viking Runes Lesson | Norse Codebreaking | Gr 4–8Getting students to move beyond surface-level engagement and actually interpret historical sources can be a challenge. This hands-on Viking runes lesson tackles that by turning students into codebreakers, decoding messages and uncovering what runes reveal about Norse society, beliefs, and daily life. Designed for middle and high school classrooms, it builds skills in interpretation, enquiry, and collaboration through structured, differentiated tas

4th - 6th

British History, European History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.2

, RH.6-8.3

Also included in: Vikings Complete Unit History Bundle

Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On

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AwesomeScience

Engage middle school students in building a scaled solar system model to grasp planetary sizes and distances. This hands-on activity integrates math and science for deep conceptual understanding—ideal for upcoming astronomy units and saving hours on lesson prep.Discover the vastness of our solar system through this immersive, hands-on scaled model activity, designed specifically for middle school classrooms (grades 5-9). Rooted in proven pedagogical strategies and refined through extensive secon

5th - 9th, Adult Education

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

CCSS, NGSS

SL.6.1

, SL.7.1

, SL.8.1

Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

Sidewalk Chalk Volcano Diagrams Lab: Shield, Composite, Cinder Cone STEM project

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JenFinnScience

Get outside on the sidewalk (or inside on large paper!) with a hands on Volcano Sidewalk Chalk lab that guides students through diagramming and comparing Shield, Stratovolcano/Composite, and Cinder Cone Volcanoes, with sidewalk chalk! This activity can also be done inside with butcher paper or bulletin board paper and floor space. Students will create their volcano diagrams in chalk, and will also answer 8 challenging reflection questions, complete a Volcano Comparison Grid, and complete a Def

6th - 12th

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS

HS-ESS2-1

, MS-ESS2-2