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Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets
Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Lab Safety Activity: Use as Stations, Group Work or Independent Work
Do you need a way to review Lab Safety with your students? In this activity your students will read about a lab experience and answer questions related to the safety practices that were demonstrated (or lack their of) in each scenario. This is an easy to implement, print and go activity. This activity can be implemented in a variety of ways: STATIONS: Hang up the Lab Safety Scenario Cards around the room, students walk around and answer the questions. GROUPS: In groups, students can go read
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Speciation Activity: Use as Stations, Group Work or Independent Work
Do you need a way to review different types of speciation with your students? In this activity your students will read case studies that cover different types of speciation and answer questions about them. This is an easy to implement, print and go activity that will have your students apply there knowledge of genetics and apply it to real world scenarios. The depth of application makes this assignment best fit for an advanced or AP Biology class. The different case studies in the activity r
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Micropipetting 101: A Complete Guide to Dial Reading, Lab Technique, & Practice
If you have micropipettes in your lab, this activity will teach students the basics, offer practice reading the volume dial and let them choose the right micropipette for the intended volume. When they have mastered the basics, they will hone their skills with two low-prep activities. By the end of this lesson, students will be pros at micropipetting, and ready for real scientific procedures! This is an excellent precursor to any advanced lab involving micropipettes. AP Biology labs could incl
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
Virtual Lab: Viewing Cells with Virtual Microscope
Are you looking for a simple way for your students to experience using a microscope and viewing cells? This print & go online activity is perfect for exposing your students to the use of a microscope while also learning about different types of animal & plant cells. This activity works well for multiple levels of students including AP Biology, Advanced Biology and General Biology. In this activity your students will: ✅Walk through how to use the virtual microscope ✅Follow steps to view 6
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Photosynthesis Activity: Use as Stations, Group Work or Independent Work
Do you need a way to review photosynthesis with your students? In this activity your students will read about real world environmental conditions that impact rates of photosynthesis and answer questions about how the environment is effecting the rate of photosynthesis in the plants that live there. This is an easy to implement, print and go activity. This is not a simple "one word answer" worksheet, this will have students think through the photosynthesis process and apply their knowledge to
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
The Hardy-Weinberg Theory: Reading, Equation Breakdown, Practice Problems
Do you need a way to introduce or review the The Hardy-Weinberg Theory (and Equation) with your students? This assignment is perfect for helping your students learn or review: What is the Hardy-Weinberg Theory?When is it used? Real-World ApplicationEquation Breakdown (with practice problem showing work) Practice Problem Set This assignment is perfect for teaching the Hardy-Weinberg Theory for the first time or a great review to students who have already had exposure to the content. It is also a
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Online Interactive: Cell Size, Surface Area to Volume Ratios
Do you need a way to teach and reinforce cell size with your students? In this activity your students will use an online interactive to look at the importance of small cell size. Key Concepts: - Importance of Cell Size - Surface Area (equation & function for cell) - Volume (equation & function for cell) - Surface Area to Volume Ratios This print & go activity can be used to teach cell size for the first time or used to reinforce the content. It can be used in Biology, Advanced Biology or AP
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Cell Size: Surface Area, Volume, and Ratios BUNDLE
Montessori Story of the Universe Powerpoint
Montessori Story of the Universe Powerpoint. Montessori Materials teach children fundamental skills in a unique and exciting hands-on, discovery based way. This is the story of the Coming of the Universe according to Scientific Theory. It is designed for Montessori Teachers.
The universe started with a "force" (some may call it a bang, some may call it God, and some may call it something else). Explore this humorous slide show, filled with the most widely accepted theories of the Universe!
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Montessori BUNDLE
Online Interactive: Water Potential and Transpiration
Do you need a way to teach and reinforce water potential with your students? In this activity your students will use an online interactive to breakdown what water potential is, what it's used for and how it relates to transpiration. Key Concepts:- What is water potential? (including equation breakdown) - What are solute potential & pressure potential? (and how do they relate to water potential) - Details of Transpiration (including parts of a plant, solute/water movement in a plant, and
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Water Potential: Application, Equation & Practice Problems BUNDLE
The Complete Cartesian Diver
The popular science toy, the Cartesian diver, is not only fun to play with, it also connects to at least five scientific principles and laws. • Archimedes' Principle • Pascal's Principle • Boyle's Law • Newton's First Law of Motion • Pressure as a Function of Depth in a fluid A Cartesian Diver is easily made from a 2-Liter plastic bottle and a glass eyedropper. Making a working Cartesian diver is a 100% successful activity.
4th - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Physical Science
Video Guide: Speciation (and Reproductive Isolation)
This is a video guide for Speciation by Bozeman Science found on YouTube. Key Concepts:- What causes speciation? - Types of Reproductive Isolation (Geographic, Pre-Zygotic, Post-Zygotic) - Types of Geographic Isolation (Allopatric & Sympatric) - Types of Pre-Zygotic Isolation (Temporal, Mechanical, Behavioral) - Types of Post-Zygotic Isolation (Zygotic Mortality, Hybrid Sterility) - Polyploidy - Gradualism vs Punctuated Equilibrium Format & Implementation:The video is around 11 minutes long
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
General Chemistry Cheat Sheet| SI Units, Atoms, Ions & Conversions
🧪 DescriptionTake the overwhelm out of the start of chemistry with this comprehensive Week 1 study guide + visual infographic bundle designed for first-year chemistry students. This resource combines clear, structured notes with engaging visual cheat sheets to help students move from memorization to true understanding right from the start. The included materials break down foundational topics like SI units, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, ions, and periodic trends into simple, dig
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Other (Science)
DOES MERCURY DEFY GRAVITY?: SCIENCE PROMPT/ GRS.7-12, MG & COLLEGE
This is an opener about Newton's Law of Gravity. Einstein was able to find the solution! Students learn how high magnetic fields can inaccurately describe gravity. Einstein's relativity handles the solution! There is a space at bottom of the prompt for teacher's comments.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Informational Text
Types of Chemical Reactions, Chemical Equations from Words and Balancing
Notes on types of reactions, including examples, as well as 16 examples of reactions that can be completed by students. Not only can they describe the reactions, but write out the chemical equations (from words) and balance said equations. This can be done as a lab or as a worksheet.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Other (Science)
Measurement & Conversion Lab --- AP Chemistry First Day of School Lab
This lab is a great way to start your AP Chemistry year. My students complete a summer assignment where they practice measurement, sig figs, and conversions. This lab tests the students on just that! Plus it is an interactive activity for the first day of school. For each lab group you will need: BalanceSidewalk ChalkConstruction PaperGraduated CylinderBeakerIce CubesThermometerSolid Sodium carbonatePenniesBuret (set up somewhere for the class to use)This lab will come to you in the form of a
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
Video Guide: Positive and Negative Feedback Loops
This is a video guide for Positive and Negative Feedback Loops by Bozeman Science found on YouTube. Key Concepts:- What are Positive and Negative Feedback Loops? - Examples of Positive and Negative Feedback Loops - Focus on Blood Glucose Levels (includes details: beta cells, insulin, alpha cells, glucagon, etc.) - Disruptions to Feedback Loops (explanation of Type I and Type II Diabetes) Format & Implementation:The video is just under 15 minutes long and can be accessed on YouTube. I like to
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
Cell Size Worksheet: Surface Area, Volume and Ratio Calculations
For this assignment, students will practice surface area and volume calculations for cubes, spheres and rectangular solids. There are also application questions that focus on how cell size impacts cell efficiency and function. This print & go activity can be used to teach cell size for the first time or can be used to reinforce the content. It can be implemented in Biology, Advanced Biology or AP Biology courses. This could be used as independent student work, sub plans, or as a class lesson.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Cell Size: Surface Area, Volume, and Ratios BUNDLE
Osmosis in Action: Water Movement Through Egg Membranes (Advanced/Biology/Hands-
This hands-on lab engages students in exploring the process of osmosis and water potential (Ψ) using de-shelled chicken eggs as model cells. By comparing changes in egg mass and volume in distilled water and corn syrup, students gain a clear understanding of tonicity, solute potential (Ψs), and cellular homeostasis. The activity reinforces key concepts in cell transport and helps students connect microscopic processes to real-world examples such as IV fluids, dehydration, and plant water balance
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
+3
General Chemistry Cheat Sheet
📘 RESOURCE 1: General Chemistry I Cheat Sheet (Visual Infographic) ⭐ Product Title General Chemistry I Cheat Sheet | Intro Chem Infographic | SI Units, Atoms, Periodic Trends 🧪 Description Looking for a clear, engaging, and student-friendly chemistry reference? This 1-page General Chemistry Cheat Sheet is designed specifically for first-year high school or college students to build strong foundational understanding. This visually structured infographic breaks down key concepts into dig
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Other (Science)
Butterfly Pea Flower Buffer Simulation Activity (Advanced Biology/AP/Worksheet)
This engaging activity introduces students to the critical role of buffers in maintaining homeostasis. Using butterfly pea flower tea as a natural pH indicator, citric acid as an acid source, and baking soda solution as a buffer, students investigate how biological systems resist drastic pH changes. Students will record data, construct graphs, and connect their results to real-world biological systems such as blood pH regulation, lactic acid buildup during exercise, and ocean acidification. Stan
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
+8
What Does It Mean to Be Alive (Advanced Biology/Worksheet)
Challenge your students to think beyond memorization with this rigorous and engaging biology activity that redefines what it means to be alive. Perfect for high school or honors biology, this resource combines molecular biology, cell theory, biochemistry, and evolutionary theory to help students apply scientific reasoning to real-world and theoretical examples like viruses, fire, robots, and synthetic cells. Standards Alignment: NGSS HS-LS1-1: Structure and Function NGSS HS-LS1-2: Systems of Spe
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
+8
Mastering Dimensional Analysis! Step-by-Step Conversions + Answer Key
Dimensional Analysis Practice Worksheet | Unit Conversions | Factor-Label Method (w/ Answer Key)This comprehensive worksheet set provides students with everything they need to master dimensional analysis and the factor-label method. Perfect for middle school, high school chemistry, physical science, or physics classes, this resource includes 50 scaffolded practice problems, a detailed conversion reference page, and a complete answer key. Students will practice converting between: ✓ Length
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physics
2:48
How Salts for Neural Transmission Go Into Solution
This short video describes how ordinary salts, like Sodium Chloride, go into solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are essential ions for nervous system activity. This video is one in a series of short videos about how neurons and brains work. By Frank Amthor of Mind Signal Studios
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science
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