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8th grade science laboratories on sale
Gummy Bear Chemical Bonds Lab - Digital & Print Versions
UPDATED! Now includes a digital version and digital quiz for teachers for teachers to offer both. In this lab, students will be expected to distinguish between atoms and molecules and describe the differences between pure substances and mixtures. Students will then make models of ionic and covalent molecules using gummy bears. A quiz is included as well as an answer key for the entire lab. ========================================================Subscribe to my YST Instagram and join my Learning
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6th - 12th
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Edible Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Lab - Digital & Print & Go!
** UPDATED TO INCLUDE A DIGITAL VERSION ****This can be easily used as a lab for students to do at home using their own cereal, candy, fruit, beads, etc. they can find. It doesn't have to be edible. Students can take pictures of their finished molecules to show you for extra credit or upload to social media and tag the class instagram (if you have one). In this lab, students will be expected to interpret the molecular and structural formulas of water, carbon dioxide, glucose and oxygen and const
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6th - 12th
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Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!I've redesigned and cleaned up all of my 50 stem labs in this new version. What's new? They're cleaner looking and a bit prettier. Along with new cover graphics, they also have new category tags that allow you to cross-reference them with other labs, so you can work with similar materials or themes. These indexes and alphabetical listings are a huge bonus! This is the kind of thing you'll want to print, hole-punch, an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Introducing Lab Safety Station Activity and Notes - 2 Versions
This is one of the first sets of notes my students complete. This assignment can be done as stations, which is what I do or you can hide the station slide and have students to complete the notes as you present it. I like to have my students move throughout the room and print off two copies of each of the stations to allow students to copy the notes freely. I have included the .doc to allow you to edit the assignment with your own lab safety equipment locations. ==================================
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6th - 12th
Also included in: UPDATED! The Ultimate Back to School Science Bundle - NO STRESS!
Hogwarts Periodic Table Lab with Answer Key
Bring the popular Harry Potter series into your science class as you present students with a scenario regarding the wizarding periodic table. Students can work independently or in groups to figure out where these "leaked" elements fit in relation to the muggle periodic table. Great for all levels of students: inclusion to gifted. I've done this assignment with middle schoolers, but have also been done it with high school students as well. Have all groups work on this periodic table or assign eac
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8th - 12th
Good Buddies Symbiosis Lab and Card Game
In this lab activity, students will work in pairs and groups toDefine symbiosis, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitismIdentify organisms that live in each type of symbiotic relationshipDescribe how symbiotic interactions can be cooperative or competitiveStudents conduct research to determine the type of symbiotic relationship their chosen organism pairing has and complete a data table as a class using google docs. Then they play a card game that allows them to practice matching their known sym
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6th - 12th
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Bouncy Ball Lab - Investigating Potential & Kinetic Energy
Cover potential and kinetic energy or use to teach experimental design as your students review the steps of the scientific method. Perfect for students in all grades and all learning abilities. After students collect data, they make a bar graph of their average data. Includes a lab quiz that I students can take after the lab is complete to show their understanding. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your
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5th - 12th
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50 Weeks of STEM Labs - 250 STEM Project Ideas in 1 book for 50 weeks
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!50 Weeks of STEM Labs has 250 projects separated into 50 different themes, 1 per week. Unlike the other books in the series (50 STEM Labs, 50 More STEM Labs, and 50 New STEM Labs), this one does not have grading rubrics. It is 5 ideas for each week on a single page. With 250 projects, there is some similarity between some weeks and there are some obviously similar projects, but there is a year's worth of stuff to do h
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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STEM Lab Science Experiment - toothpick bridges lab
Challenge your students to build as long of a bridge as possible from glue and toothpicks. This takes a lot of patience, some research, and some wax paper or plastic wrap for work space. Teams of 2-4 compete in this project.
This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class!
Two copies per page, to save you paper, and they fit great in journals or glued into notebooks!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Slinky Lab: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
This lab allows students to observe Transverse and Longitudinal Waves with Slinkies. They will also complete an activity on Wavelength, Frequency, and Amplitude using the Slinky.Materials:-Slinky-3 pieces of stringo You will tie one piece of string each to the beginning, middle and end to the loops of the slinky. This will help you see the amplitude and end points.
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6th - 8th
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Properties of Water Virtual Lab
Students will better their understanding of experimental design by collecting and analyzing data related to: Surface tensionAdhesion CohesionCapillary actionSpecific HeatThere is a pull tab with background information for students to rely on if they need a refresher or haven't learned this material. This is an excellent experiment to have students complete from home, either due to distance learning or if a student is absent. A list of common household items is included for students to gather wha
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3rd - 12th
Updated! Properties of Water Station Lab (Quiz Included!)
This lab gets students up and out of their seats while they observe the amazing properties of water. Use this to lab to introduce or review.
Station 1: Surface Tension & Adhesion
Station 2: Polarity
Station 3: Surface Tension & Adhesion: Effects of Detergent
Station 4: Hydrogen Bonding
Station 5: Capillary action
Station 6: Cohesion of Water
Station 7: Surface tension: Adhesion & Cohesion
Station 8: Specific Heat (graphing station)
Lab includes a reading with background informat
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6th - 10th
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Electricity STEM Laboratory Experiment: MAKE A BATTERY - Long Distance Friendly
Electricity Laboratory Experiment: Shocking Lemon Experiment provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to make a battery out of a lemon. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.STEM! - As long as the students can get a ho
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Electricity BIG UNIT BUNDLE!
STEM Challenge - Project: PLANT A GARDEN
Engage your students with this week-long STEM Challenge. Your students will be able to Explore, Elaborate, and Explain while Engaged in this REAL-WORLD challenge of designing their own vegetable garden!This is great way to promote both the scientific and engineering methods! This is a 'feel good' project. - THIS IS WHAT TEACHING SCIENCE IS ALL ABOUT!!!Your students are given a one page article concerning vegetable gardens and victory gardens during World War 2. In addition to the article, your
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6th - 10th
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Physical Science Bundle
Physical Science BundleThis Bundle includes our Physical Science Resources!YOU SAVE OVER 40% OFF REGULAR PRICE!!!We all agree the best part of being a teacher is teaching. Wouldn’t it be great to spend more time teaching and less time creating lessons? This Physical Science Bundle will save you so much time, and give you the opportunity to focus on what you love! We have packed this bundle full of Differentiation LAB Stations, Interactive Notebook Activities, and Fun Games! WE RECENTLY DOUBLE TH
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5th - 9th
Earth Science Bundle
Earth Science Ultimate BUNDLE!!!We all agree the best part of being a teacher is teaching. Wouldn’t it be great to spend more time teaching and less time creating lessons? This Earth Science Bundle will save you so much time, and give you the opportunity to focus on what you love! We have packed this bundle full of Reading articles, Differentiation LAB Stations, Interactive Notebook Activities, and Fun Games! YOU WILL WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT!:Physical Sciences BundleLife ScienceEarth Sciences Bun
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5th - 9th
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Mystery Powders Lab - Intro Scientific Method & Physical and Chemical Changes
Students will become CSI and work to solve a mystery by identifying a variety of white powders. Students will distinguish between a physical and chemical change by observing chemical reactions first hand. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your "My Purchases" page. Beside each purchase you will see a "Provide Feedback" button. Click It! Remember, you earn TPT credits (which works the same as cash) to u
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: UPDATED! The Ultimate Back to School Science Bundle - NO STRESS!
Frankenfish Genetics Lab Activity
I use this assignment to have students demonstrate their understanding of Punnett squares because each student creates a fish family that is unique to only them. Generally, I complete one trait with the class and have random students flip a coin to determine whether the trait I’m figuring out will be homozygous dominant, heterozygous dominant, and homozygous recessive. I also use this time to review (or if I’m using this lesson to introduce the topic) or begin the topic. No answer key provided b
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6th - 12th
STEM Lab Science Experiment - paper airplane distance lab
Challenge your students to design the airplane that can cross the most distance. Have them working in teams to defeat this challenge!
This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class!
Two copies per page. Feel free to contact me if you want the original publisher file to tweak.
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3rd - 12th
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NYSSLS - Aligned Weather FULL Comprehensive Unit: Labs, Projects, & Activities
NYSSLS-Aligned Weather Wonders Unit: Comprehensive KitEmbark on an educational adventure with this Weather Wonders unit, meticulously crafted and NYSSLS-aligned. Perfect for both traditional classrooms and homeschooling, this resource offers a diverse range of activities, assessments, and engaging content to deepen students' understanding of meteorology.Key Features: NYSSLS Alignment: Seamlessly integrates Next Generation Science Standards for a robust curriculum. Interactive Learning: Engage st
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Engineering an Animal for a Habitat Complete 5E Adaptation Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan takes all the hard work out of a fun way to teach adaptations! You just have to figure out which differentiated worksheet works best for your students, print, and be prepared for an exiting day of active learning. This 5E lesson plan includes everything for you to successfully Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate without giving a lecture and incorporates STEM into your class as students design models of the animal they engineered. Also includes a follow up Extension
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3rd - 12th
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STEM Lab Science Experiment - plastic straws kite design lab
Challenge your students to design a kite from plastic straws, tape, glue, tissue paper, plastic wrap, and string. Points are awarded for nontraditional diamond kite designs. More successful fliers that stay up longer get more points!
This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class!
Two copies per page. Feel free to contact me if you want the original publisher file to tweak.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Waves Comprehensive Unit Bundle: NYSSLS-Aligned Activities, Labs, & Assessments
Dive into the fascinating world of Waves with our comprehensive Waves Bundle! This bundle includes everything you need to engage your students and deepen their understanding of waves, from introductory concepts to advanced topics. This fully NYSSLS Aligned Unit is perfect for teachers looking to enhance their science curriculum, homeschooling parents seeking comprehensive resources, or anyone eager to explore the wonders of Waves!Here's what's included in this incredible bundle:Intro to Waves Ex
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7th - 9th
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MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
STEM Lab Science Experiment - matchbox cars ramp jump lab
Challenge your students to design a ramp from common classroom materials that allows a matchbox car to go flying off the end as far as possible!
This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class!
Two copies per page. Feel free to contact me if you want the original publisher file to tweak.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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