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1st grade Winter social studies laboratories
Christmas Science Activities Candy Cane Science
In this Candy Cane Science Experiment, your students will get to do an Interactive Science Lesson using candy canes. The students will get to use the Scientific Method as they explore and observe the effects of various liquids on candy canes. Kids love to do Candy Cane activities this time of year. They add a festive and fun way in your student's learning. The experiment helps students follow the Scientific Method and is really fun to watch as it changes. Students are engaged, having fun and lov
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1st - 2nd
Christmas science experiment with a Gingerbread Man | Gingerbread man activities
Christmas science experiment for kids to do this December with a Gingerbread Man. Your students will love exploring Gingerbread Man cookies with this hands on Christmas science activity this Winter. This Gingerbread Man science experiment comes with 3 different worksheets so that you can differentiate based on your students needs. There's an option for:Only drawing the predictions and resultsFinishing a sentence stem and drawing predictions, as well asWriting complete sentences and drawing pred
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PreK - 1st
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50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Snowflakes (using paper chromatography)
This activity uses coffee filters and water-soluble ink pens to make beautiful snowflakes to use as classroom decorations during the holidays! They can be taped up onto windows, used as binder decorations, on the tree, etc. The neat thing about these snowflakes is that students use the principles of chromatography to separate the black ink into it's many colors and learn something while having fun! I use this same activity with juniors and seniors in high school. Kids of all ages have fun w
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PreK - 12th
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Science Experiments for Young Learners with Crafts {Winter Unit}
Brrr, Winter is here! This unit contains a blizzard of fun, hands-on experiments that keep the students engaged while exploring all about Winter. The experiments are easy to understand, easy to set up, and easy to conduct. You will love the recording sheets that are included for each experiment for students to complete and add to their interactive science journals. There are also cute Winter crafts to go along with this unit. The experiments will bring out the little scientist in everyone!
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PreK - 2nd
Freezing And Melting Ice Science And STEM | Winter Activities | Grade K 1
Discover the states of matter by exploring the effects of salt on ice. A complete unit with an Experiment, Further Exploration, and STEM Challenge. Uses inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies. Great for the winter and Christmas season.Included in the Hands-On Investigation and Teacher Guide:K-2 NGSS Science and Engineering Practices AlignmentBackground Information and Tips3 Hands-on Activities5-Page Dangling Ice Investigation Journal at the student’s levelFurther Exploration with different mater
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K - 1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | Grade K 1 Experiments
Microscope Activity Pack
Learn the basics about microscopes, who invented the first microscope, types of microscopes and some fun activities exploring items easily found around the house.
* Zacharias Janssen (Read-A-Lesson)
* Biography Worksheet
* Timeline Cards
* Parts of a Microscope
* Types of Microscopes (Cut and glue activity)
* Investigate Aluminum Foil (Explaining what an atom is)
* Investigate Matter (Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Toilet Paper, Velcro, Cake Sprinkles, and more)
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1st - 6th
5 Super Cool Winter Science Experiments for Kids
5 Super Cool Winter Science Experiments is a hands-on ebook that contains snowy, sparkly, wintry fun for kids ages 4-10.Create your own icicles, launch tiny snowmen several feet into the air, grow your own wintry snow scene, conjure up an indoor snowstorm, and make a snowman explode using common household supplies! All of the activities are suitable for the classroom or at home, for small groups or large classroom demonstrations alike.
All of these winter science experiments can be completed ye
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PreK - 4th
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Valentine's Day Science Experiment (Dissolving Candy Hearts)
Want to incorporate some Valentine's Day spirit into your Science classroom? In this FREE DISSOLVING CANDY HEARTS LAB, I provide you with everything you need to celebrate the season of ♥LOVE♥ with your science class while practicing Science skills. This activity can be used as a demonstration for lower grades (1st-2nd) or given to the students as a lab experiment in upper grades (3rd-6th).
This FREEBIE is part of a larger ❄️WINTER THEMED SCIENCE ACTIVITY BUNDLE ❄️ (click HERE to see a preview
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1st - 6th
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Winter STEM Activities - December Science Experiments - Snow Science Experiments
Explore the Magic of Winter Science with Our Engaging STEM Activities! ❄️Are you searching for captivating ways to make the winter season an educational wonderland for your curious learners? Look no further! Our bundle of December Science Experiments and Snow Science Activities is here to turn cold days into a thrilling exploration of scientific marvels.One key problem we solve is engaging young minds during the winter months. Winter can often confine us indoors, but that doesn't mean the fun a
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PreK - 7th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
Women in STEM Science Lesson PowerPoint Experiment Lab Report Writing Prompt
Introduce your students to Katherine Johnson: An amazing physicist and fantastic mathematician with a life story that is sure to inspire future STEM students to follow their dreams, regardless of the opposition they may face. (Yes, if you're wondering, she's one of the awesome scientists featured in Hidden Figures!)
In this package, you will receive a beautifully designed PowerPoint presentation that is ready to show to your class AND includes:
*Biographical Information
*Information on careers
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1st - 6th
Making Butter Science Experiment Worksheet
With this fun experiment, students get hands-on with the emulsion process by making butter in a jar!
Perfect for: Thanksgiving, Colonial studies, early American studies, cause and effect, sequencing, and life skills.
At the end of each experiment, there is a section to either discuss or write the results.
This pack includes modified experiments for special education, younger learners, and students who are unable write words or sentences. A page is also included for older or a more advanced
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PreK - 3rd
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Sunshine and Melting Science And STEM | Weather For Spring and Summer | K 1 2
Gather the easy-to-find supplies and get ready to explore the Sun's energy on Earth's surface. This is a complete week-long set of hands-on activities. A thorough teacher guide and student pages are included. Add in some popsicles for a memorable experience. Students will follow the scientific method to discover which ice cubes melt the fastest, the ones in the sunlight or the shade. They will record observations, collect data, create a graph, and work together to summarize their results.
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | Grade K 1 Experiments
Snowstorm in a Jar | Winter Science Lab
Snowstorm in a Jar | Winter Science Lab | Science ExperimentStudents will love using this science lab to see a "Snowman in a Jar". This is a fun winter themed science experiment that will keep kids engaged! Students will practicing asking and answering questions before, during and after the lab, as well as responding in words and illustrations about their observations throughout the lab.Included in TPT purchase:Material ListProceduresStudent Guided Lab SheetMaterials (not included):Tall jar (mas
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1st - 4th
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Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Candy Cane Science Project
This holiday science project can be used as either a quick lab activity or as a more rigorous science fair project. It can be modified as a guided project for younger students or as an independent learning center for more independent students.
Students will have fun exploring which liquid dissolves the candy cane the fastest, and it can be a great introduction or compliment to a solubility unit.
It includes:
-Materials and procedures
-17 task cards for independent learners
-Student recording s
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1st - 6th
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Crazy Christmas Science Experiments and Activities
Christmas Hands-on Science Experiments and Activities- Common christmas decorations needed.
Includes:
Life cycle of a Christmas tree- cut and paste
Internet research activity
T-chart
Venn diagram
Vocabulary
5 life functions
Science extended response questions
Research templates
5 senses
Science experiment lab
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1st - 5th
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Gingerbread Man Science Experiment
Would the Gingerbread Man have actually crumbled? This simple science experiment is fascinating and so much fun for early elementary students! This product includes a student recording sheet with a place to draw and label their prediction and a place to draw and label their observations.
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PreK - 2nd
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Sink or Float Ice Cubes Experiment & Winter STEM Activities
Are you on the lookout for an engaging and educational way to introduce your kids to the wonders of scientific exploration? Look no further! Our Sink or Float Ice Cubes Experiment is the perfect solution to foster curiosity and problem-solving skills in young minds.Gone are the days of mundane experiments! This experiment not only entertains but also teaches the fundamental principles of the scientific method. The problem-solving aspect is beautifully addressed as children delve into the fascina
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K - 7th
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Winter Experiment Changing States of Matter:The Case of the Shrinking Snowman
This is a fun and engaging experiment for learning about the changing states of matter. It gives students a chance to test out how and why a solid changes to a liquid.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Shrinking Snowman. This is about a detective who is called in by a kid who says his snowman is shrinking. The detective figures out why his snowman is shrinking, but wants help to test his theory. They record their findings during the experiment on an observation sheet which is pro
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1st - 6th
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Hot Chocolate Science Experiment
Use this experiment and recording sheets to introduce or review the parts of the scientific method.
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K - 4th
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January Science STEM experiments and activities
This science pack focuses on 4 major areas within science: biology, earth science, physics, and chemistry all with fun January/winter/ New Year's themes! Each works perfectly for a one day fun science focus, or broken apart and used throughout the week! This pack is intended to give a fun introduction to a single principle in 4 of the major areas of science: biology, earth science, physics and chemistry!Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds and to see the supp
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Full Year science STEM experiments and activities BUNDLE
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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