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Debates have often been popular with my students, as they find the process fun and they all learn something new about the topic (and about themselves). Have your students debate formally on ongoing climate change issues with a step-by-step guide and organizer, as well as premade debate topics. This aligns with the Ontario Grade 10 Science Curriculum, but the Google Doc is easily customizable to fit any location! This 10-page package includes a: Teacher ReferenceStudent Handout (contains instr

In this classic lab experiment, students will be placing Mentos into soft drinks and recording the height of the geyser. This lab offers students the opportunity to choose an investigation topic: the effect of different soft drinks on geyser height, the impact of different Mentos types on geyser height, or the relationship between the amount of Mentos and geyser height. Students are expected to be introduced to the scientific method, as this lab has them identifying variables, analyzing data an

An excellent lab on physical and chemical properties and changes that could either be used to solidify understanding of the topics for grade 9s, or as a review on the concept for grade 10s. The 6-page Google Doc is split into two sections: the student handout and the answer key. The student handout (3 pages) includes the materials, a simple procedure for conducting the lab, and discussion questions to answer. The answer key (3 pages) includes a suggestion on what I personally do to make the m

In this 4-page handout, students will be introduced or reintroduced to the scientific method by investigating situations, developing questions, hypotheses, determining variables and analyzing data. The first part focuses on the variables of a given observation, the second part is based on designing a lab based on an observation, and the last part is focused exclusively on graphing and analyzing data. Works well as an activity that could be done as a class, individually or in groups.

Quick student-centred jigsaw activity or lesson for learning about the effects of certain compounds and elements on society and the environment. For those unfamiliar with the "jigsaw" method, students are divided into evenly-sized groups, each becoming "experts" in a specific topic. Once their research is complete, the groups will break and mix with other groups, with each member being an expert in their topic. They will discuss what they know before returning to their original group to share w

Simple and easy space presentation with a lot of room to allow students to talk about their interests and curiosity about the universe. This is intended to be given as an end-of-unit assessment. The Google Doc includes the instructions and expectations, as well as a rubric and optional signout list (that can be printed or pasted on a different document) to ensure students don't pick the same topic (if that is desired).

Very quick 7-page slideshow to showcase the structure of a debate. This is typically used as a reminder or a quick introduction, often paired with a larger project like the Climate Change Debate. Customizable and usable in any class.