Need a great model and visual representation of the human digestive system? Boy do I have the LAB for you. All you need is a loaf of bread, baking soda, vingear, and water. Get ready for the "ooo's" "ah's" and "I might puke" comments. However, they will walk out of class always remembering how the digestive process works. Have fun!
Lion King(1994) is not only a classic but a great example lesson to review levels of organization in ecosystems, symbiotic relationships and food webs/chains.
Need a interactive review game for your ionic vs covalent bonds lesson. Grab some spoons and print these out. Cut them and place set in a bag. Explain the rules as provided and let your students show YOU what they know.
This aligns with TEK 6.11 B. I do this lab outside or in a gymnasium for space. Students will calculate their jump lengths and divide by the gravity of the planet to find how it will change due to the gravitational pull.
Students will research a catastrophic event that has occurred from 1950 to now in either Texas, United States or World. Catastrophic events can be: tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, fire, landslides, volcanic eruptions or floods. This is geared for 8th Grade. It can be done digitally or on paper.