ScienceWithMsZ

This product, created for high school level geology students, includes a 28-slide PPT and corresponding guided notes. A key for the guided notes is included as well. The topics covered in Earthquakes 101 include: A review of plate tectonics and plate boundariesTypes of faults and stressDefinition of an earthquakeAnatomy of an earthquake (epicenter vs. focus) Description and motion of seismic waves (P-waves, S-waves, Love, Rayleigh)Understanding how seismographs workReading seismographsLocating

The atmospheric circulation PowerPoint contains 12 slides and covers the concepts... Convection cells (Hadley, Ferrel, Polar)Pressure belts and climate zonesCoriolis effectGlobal wind patterns (trade winds, westerlies, easterlies) Includes video clips and global winds simulation

In this interactive distance learning activity, students will use their knowledge of radiometric dating techniques to create a Carbon-14 decay graph. This graph will be used, along with accelerator mass spectrometer data provided in the Carbon Treasures slideshow, to determine the absolute age of 10 Pleistocene-era objects. This activity would be great as an introduction to archeology or while discussing absolute vs. relative dating techniques in geoscience. The slideshow is full of interesting

This bundle includes everything students need to know about heat transfer in just five great products. The products included in this bundle include: 1) Heat Transfer Unit Powerpoint (32 engaging slides) 2) Heat Transfer 101: Reading and Comprehension Questions 3) Describing Heat Transfer Worksheet 4) DISTANCE LEARNING - Heat Transfer Virtual Lab 5) Heat Transfer Assessment Products 2-5 all include answer keys. The bundle aligns with Next Generation Science Standards MS-PS3-3, MS-PS3-4 and MS-

This simple graphic organizer focuses on the 8 elements of weather: TemperatureAir (Atmospheric) PressureWind (Speed and Direction) Humidity PrecipitationVisibility Clouds (Type and Cover) Sunshine DurationStudents will use an online resource to learn more about each of the elements that make up our daily weather and how we measure these elements. This product is great for distance learning and is an excellent resource to introduce a weather and climate unit.

This 32-slide PowerPoint covers an entire unit of heat transfer material. The topics included in the PowerPoint are: Kinetic Energy and TemperatureThermal Energy and Heat Types of Heat TransferConductors and InsulatorsThermal Energy and Phase ChangesThis is a highly engaging PowerPoint that uses graphics, simulations and videos to solidify concepts.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This is a day for people to reflect on their environmental stewardship and show some love and appreciation to mother nature. Help your students celebrate Earth Day from a distance using this Virtual Field Trip and presentation The field trip consists of 13 interactive Google Map locations around the world that showcase the natural beauty and resources of our planet. Students

Meme Maker Monday is a warmup assignment that can be used to review laboratory safety rules using an online meme generator. I love using this assignment at the beginning of the year as a way to connect with my middle school students through humor!