Thanksgiving STEM and Science Activities Middle and High School | Easy and Fun!

The SUPER fun and easy-to-step-up Thanksgiving Science Activities are the perfect way to spend the week before break. Students will love this collection activities that does not sacrifice learning for fun. Extract strawberry DNA and simulate a mock DNA Fingerprinting Simulation in a Thanksgiving-themed Forensic Science Lab, Play Thanksgiving Bingo and Two Truths and a Lie, learn themed-science facts with a crossword puzzle and try two object lessons with hands-on experiences.

Thanksgiving Forensics DNA Extraction and Fingerprinting Simulation
Who stole Mr. Gobbles', the famous Thanksgiving parade turkey? Extract DNA from the feathers found at the crime scene. Then, run the paper "DNA" through a simulated gel electrophoresis chamber to make a DNA fingerprint. Your students will love this Thanksgiving-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity! Feathered Fiasco is a comprehensive classroom resource designed to introduce middle school and high school students to the exciting world of forensic science and DNA analysis. This activity aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is perfect for integrating STEM into your Thanksgiving-themed lessons.

Thanksgiving STEM Activities - Kernel Vision

In Kernel Vision, students will make biodegradable plastic from corn products and learn about pilgrims, corn, popcorn and modern uses for corn. Students will also make the connection between the potential in a kernel of corn and the vision for which the Pilgrims sacrificed. This SUPER easy activity just requires corn starch, corn oil, food coloring and water. You will also need access to a microwave. Students who enjoy making slime (your sensory kiddos!) will love this.

Thanksgiving STEM Activities - Marshmallow Gratitude

In Marshmallow Gratitude students will use marshmallows as an object lesson to learn the differences between gratitude and gratification.

Thanksgiving Science Bingo - What's Included:

• 30 Unique Bingo Cards in black and white and color
• 1 Teacher Calling Card with prompts and answers

Thanksgiving Science Crossword - What's Included:

• 30 Unique Bingo Cards in black and white and color
• 1 Teacher Calling Card with prompts and answers

Thanksgiving Science Two Truths and a Lie - What's Included?

• 20 Fascinating Two Truths and a Lie Questions related to Thanksgiving science
• Easy-to-Understand Explanations for Two Truths and a Lie Questions
• Editable text
• Beautiful, high-quality images

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