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Common Core RST.6-8.3 activities
Scientific Method Task Cards
This set of 45 task cards is designed to teach, review, and reinforce the APPLICATION of the scientific method. Students will write hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, describe experimental and control groups, read tables and graphs, form conclusions, make predictions, and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.What is included in this resource?Teacher
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method Bundle - Activities - Worksheets - Student Workbook!
Start your year off with a BANG with these AWESOME, time tested, science teacher approved scientific method labs, PPT, task cards, reading/homework worksheets, review sheets, and quiz. That's EVERYTHING you'll need to teach the scientific method and you'll have a blast doing it! You'll have your pick with these 4 labs, try a new one each year! This bundle now includes a STUDENT WORKBOOK and TEACHER WORKBOOK (key). If you haven't tried teaching with workbooks- it may be time to try it. It is LI
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Metric Measurement Activities Science or Math Test Prep Activity
Introduce metric measurement to your students using worksheets or Google Slides that will detail how to use the triple beam balance, graduated cylinder, and centimeter ruler to determine an object's mass, volume, and length. Students will have a deeper understanding of measuring and manipulating the science and math tools. Students can interpret readings in grams, liters, and centimeters. This teaching lesson would also be great for reviewing important math and science concepts for test prep. Li
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Metric System Measurement Activities
Force and Motion Unit
Teach your students about force and Newton's Laws of Motion using over one hundred pages of hands on activities, demonstrations, classroom posters, science text, STEM projects, and an assessment to complete your physical science unit. It will teach and assess your students about different forces and Newton's 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Laws of Motion. Like this unit? Check out my physical science curriculum and save 20%!Students will learn: Different forces such as balanced and unbalanced forces, inertia
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6th - 8th
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5-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-1
Changes in Matter: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Station Activity
Need a chemistry lab that teaches your students to identify chemical and physical changes AND aligns to Common Core standards? Your students will love this engaging, student-centered Changes in Matter: Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes station activity!Included in Purchase:★ 12 FULLY EDITABLE Lab Activities ★ Blank template to customize as needed★ EDITABLE Student Answer Document (follows Common Core standards)★ Answer Key★ Pictures to guide in set-up of lab stations★ Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
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Dichotomous Key Activity
This hands-on (printable and digital) activity will ensure that your students become experts on using and building dichotomous classification keys. Students will first use an included classification key to identify the leaves of cone bearing plants, followed by a second activity that requires students to construct their own key to classify 12 different primates.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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4th - 7th
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
Students love dichotomous classification keys! This fun activity has 12 emoticon members that belong to the Genus Smiley. Both printable and digital versions are included. Students will become proficient in using a dichotomous key as they identify the 12 members of the Genus Smiley. In the second part of the activity, students will try their hand at writing a classification key of their own. Given images of 6 different insects, students will write a short key to classify each one. This activity
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5th - 7th
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Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of
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6th - 12th
Ecology Chat 2 Population Lab Stations Predator Prey Graphing Population Growth
These 9 "Ecology Chat!" lab stations will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts of population ecology. Topics include carrying capacity graphing, predator-prey relationships, exponential and logistic growth, and more! See complete list below. Students will work together to solve a problem, complete a task, and /or carry out a small experiment at each of the 9 stations. I use the word “chat” to emphasize to my students that they are to work together and have a productive discussion
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9th - 11th
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HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Blow Cup STEM Challenge and Scientific Method Project
The Blow Cup Challenge is now a STEM activity with this engaging science project inspired by the viral video where students try to blow one cup into another cup. Great low-prep way to teach the scientific method, variables and review math skills!This self-paced, multi-part Blow Cup STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activity sheet guides students through the project. STEM Challenge Overview:Students will use the included visual directions, graphic organizers, charts, and activities to...Deter
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3rd - 6th
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MS-PS2-2
States of Matter Science Activities and Experiments
Reinforce states of matter concepts using these 8 lab activities to teach about properties and changing states of matter. Students will learn about phases of matter, mass, density, changing states of, and characteristics of solid, liquid, and gas matter using the 8 lab activities in your science classroom. Like these states of matter experiments? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: about the properties of a solid, liquid, or gashow matter changesStates of Matt
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4th - 6th
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MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: States of Matter Unit with Worksheets, Activities, Experiments, Projects
Fun zombie graphing worksheet! 5th 6th 7th Middle School elementary science math
Reinforce learning of graphing and graph interpretation with this fun zombie themed activity! This worksheet is perfect as a review prior to an exam or standardized test. Check out the PREVIEW for an idea of everything included in this engaging lesson!I created this lesson for my middle school students, but several teachers on my campus have used it with their upper elementary students. Perfect for math and science classrooms! I always feel the need to review graphing with my students, especiall
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5th - 7th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Science Reading Task Cards
Use this set of 75 science informational text task cards with ANY type of science reading material for students in Grades 6 - 12. Simply choose the cards you want to use with any science article, reading, current event, lab handout, or passage from the text. Teaching students how to "read science" may be one of the most important lessons you teach in your science class.In today’s world, student’s must be able to read, comprehend, and analyze science informational reading passages!Students must
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8th - 11th
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Circulatory System Unit
Teach your students about the circulatory system using print, digital, and hands on activities to cover the function, parts, and how the cardiovascular system works. Students will learn different vocabulary terms, parts of the circulatory system, including blood, blood vessels, heart, and how and why the circulatory system works to keep our bodies healthy. Like this circulatory system unit? Check out my human body unit and save 20% by clicking here.Students will learn: What the circulatory syste
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4th - 6th
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MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Systems Unit
Scientific Method Lab Student Designed Experiment
This lab activity will ensure that your students understand the scientific method and how to design a controlled experiment. In this inquiry lab activity, students are guided through the process as they write and implement an experiment of their own design. Push your students to do more than just list the steps of the scientific method. This activity will teach them how to APPLY the scientific method.In my many years of teaching, I have discovered that my students do not truly understand how
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Dichotomous Classification Key to Thanksgiving Dinner Science
This Science-y dichotomous classification key activity is such fun! This is a very simple dichotomous key that can be used around Thanksgiving. Students must use their critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify the scientific names of the foods eaten at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. Science students of all ages love to use a dichotomous classification key to identify organisms. This activity is well suited for the younger scientists in grades 5 - 8, but I will admit that
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5th - 8th
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Evidence of Chemical Reactions Lab Activity 4 Easy and Fun Experiments
Give your students a hands-on experience with several signs of a chemical change! These 4 labs with EASY SUPERMARKET SUPPLIES can be performed by students or used as quick demos. Supports NGSS MS-PS1-2!⭐ If you want even more chemical reactions that use only household supplies, check out my wife's chemical reaction resource HERE! She has a stations activity that has 8 chemical reactions.Through these simple labs, students will witness:Temperature changes (both exothermic and endothermic)Gas fo
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7th - 10th
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MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-2
Digestive System Unit
Use the digestive system activities to teach your students about this human body system. The digestive system unit includes printable, hands on, and digital activities. There are teacher instructions, a teacher presentation, student note sheets, digestive tract reading worksheets, a digestive system lab, vocabulary terms, graphic organizers, and review activities to ensure student comprehension of how the human body digests food. Like this digestive system unit? Check out the human body systems
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Unit
Cell Chat Lab Stations - Organelles, Plant and Animal Cells
These 11 "Cell Chat" lab stations will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts that you cover in your unit on cells. Students will work together to solve a problem, complete a task, and /or carry out a small experiment at each of the 11 stations. I use the word “chat” to emphasize to my students that they are to work together and have a productive discussion at each lab station in order to maximize their understanding and mastery of the concepts being covered. What is included in t
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8th - 11th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Electricity Inquiry Labs: Current & Voltage in Series & Parallel Circuits
Electricity Inquiry Lab #1: Voltage Across Batteries in Series & ParallelSchematic diagrams guide students in connecting batteries in series and parallel. Students then attach a voltmeter to measure the voltage drop. Space to record answers is provided.Additional equipment (not included) required for the successful completion of this lab:Batteries – ideally six of the same voltage type (i.e. six 1.5V D Cell batteries);Battery holders or enough wires to connect the six batteries in series and
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7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-3
, HS-PS2-4
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