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8th grade science activities for Easel
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1
Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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Monster Classification with a Dichotomous Key (Distance Learning & Google C.)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!In this product, students are given the task of identifying some monsters from a nearby planet that have recently been classified by a group of scientists. Students will identify 16 different monsters based on their physical characteristics using the provided dichotomous key. A teacher answer key is also provided.CONNECT WITH ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:InstagramFacebookPinterest©20
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Suzanne S.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Article Worksheet Set PRINT and GOOGLE
Three different readings are included, each with their own corresponding worksheet!Photosynthesis - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of photosynthesis, including the reactants and products, chloroplast, and chlorophyll. Cellular Respiration - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of cellular respiration, including the reactants and products and the mitochondria. Photosynthesis/Respiration Relationship - This text and worksheet focus on the cyclical nature of photosynthesis and
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7th - 9th
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MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science
STEM Activities Games Challenges End of the Year STEAM Coding Pinball Foosball
STEM Gamers - Games ChallengesPerfect challenges for students who love technology and games! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! This resource is part of the STEM / STEAM All Year Long Curriculum Bundle – 28 Challenges!There are 3 Game-related STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, a prediction se
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3rd - 8th
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Human Body Organ Systems Nervous System Activity Reaction Time Lab PDF GOOGLE
Use a REAL WORLD APPLICATION to add engagement to a nervous system lesson. This reaction time activity shows kids how being distracted affects their ability to react. Even if your students aren't driving yet, they will be soon - and this is a lesson they'll remember! Take a peek at the reviews of this lesson - kids LOVE this activity!⭐ Find this resource in our Nervous System Unit!In this activity, students will:READ a background section to learn about the dangers of texting and driving. The
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Distance Learning
This Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Activity will give your students a visual introduction to the families of the periodic table, including the element behaviors, uses, and common properties! This product includes eight mini-posters, one for each of the element families on the main group of the periodic table: Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Boron Group, Carbon Group, Nitrogen Group, Oxygen Group, Halogens, and Noble Gases. The mini-posters give overview informat
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8th - 10th
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HS-PS1-1
Mesoamerica STEM Activities Project Mayans Inca Aztec Project Ancient History
Mesoamerica (Olmec, Maya, Inca, Aztec) STEM Challenges!Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations, Middle Ages, and/or Medieval Times!This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Mesoamerica STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainsto
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4th - 8th
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NO PREP Physical and Chemical Changes to Matter Activity Claims Evidence CER
Students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions, then complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one. INCLUDES DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION! ⭐ Find this at a huge discount in our Physical Science CER Bundle! ⭐The CERs focus on evidence of a physical versus a chemical change. Concepts included include physical and chemical changes to matter and the terms exergonic and endothermic. Each of the 4 Sections (1
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7th - 10th
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MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of thermal energy.
This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture as being an example of conduction, convection or radiation. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
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4th - 9th
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DNA Mutations Informational Text Article and Worksheet PRINT and GOOGLE
Genetic mutations simplified to an INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - addresses NGSS MS-LS3-1 without overcomplicating it! Plus, includes PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions!⭐You may also be interested in our DNA & Chromosomes BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:READ the article "Mutant DNA", an informational text that introduces them to DNA mutations. COMPLETE a graphic organizer summarizing information in the text.ANSWER 18 text-dependent questions.Topics include:Basics of how mutations occurDescripti
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7th - 10th
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HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Greenhouse Effect Reading with Greenhouse Gases Climate Change Article
This is an informational text about greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect plus a corresponding worksheet. ⭐Get this activity at a steep discount in our Set of 6 Climate Change Texts!NGSS Standards: MS-ESS3-5, ESS3-4, LS2-4In this activity, students will:READ a 2-page article on the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases.ANSWER text-dependent questions that come directly from the article. No prior knowledge is required.Topics Covered:How the greenhouse effect worksRole of greenhouse gases
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space
Human Impact on the Environment Webquest Activity | Earth Day Climate Change
Great Earth Day activity! This webquest makes learning about the human impact on the environment easy and engaging! Students will learn about: Primary human impacts on the environment and services provide by natureThe Anthropocene and how long impacts will lastBiodiversity lossPopulation growth over timeThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch Global deforestation Carbon footprintsStudents will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including videos and an interactive quiz, and
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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End of Year Summer Science Activity NO PREP Periodic Table Worksheet
Perfect end-of-the-year science activity for the last day of school or last week of school! Use the Periodic Table as a "decoder" for 34 words or phrases associated with summer, such as fireflies, ice cream trucks, sunburns, ocean waves, etc. Includes GOOGLE SLIDES and PRINT versions! ⭐Get this at a huge discount in our Bundle of Summer Science Activities!Two print versions are provided - they have the same 34 words, but one is decorated with pictures that relate to the words and the other is
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7th - 10th
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HS-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Periodic Table Decoder Worksheet BUNDLE Year Long Holiday Science
Thanksgiving Science Activity Gratitude Article and Worksheet with SEL Component
NO PREP! The Science of Gratitude Reading with Science Graphic Organizer and SEL Worksheet. This middle school-level article explains the science that shows being grateful and thankful actually improves health and happiness! It's scientifically proven! Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE options!⭐ Save BIG on this resource in our Thanksgiving Science Activities BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:READ the "Science of Gratitude" article.COMPLETE a graphic organizer to summarize the health infor
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Science Activity Bundle
Mass, Volume & Density Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review mass, volume & density with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template****************************************
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4th - 9th
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Walking Dead Lab (An Exploration of Speed, Velocity & Acceleration)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!Use this exciting lab to help students discover speed, velocity and acceleration and how various motions are represented graphically. This product includes almost everything you will need for this lab with the exception of measuring tape, timing device, and metal washers (or other similar weights). Before the lab, students are assigned a task (job cards are included) and 4 different "walker
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Marc W.
Animal Adaptations Activity: Digital Escape Room (Life Science Breakout Game)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of animal adaptations. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video
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5th - 8th
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Elements of the Periodic Table Worksheet
Simple but effective periodic table of the elements worksheet for supporting NGSS MS-PS1-1! Great for those days you need students to get extra practice or for a sub plan. Students get much more fluent at using the table with this assignment!⭐ Find this at a big discount in our COMPLETE PERIODIC TABLE UNIT! ⭐This is a TIME-CONSUMING print-and-go worksheet designed to help familiarize students with using the Periodic Table and get them finding information a little bit quicker. They practice fi
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Middle School Physical Science Worksheet Bundle Set
Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of chemical and physical changes.
This product contains 24 cards which have students identify each illustration as either a chemical or physical change. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards:
All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card
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4th - 9th
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Ionic & Covalent Bonds Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review ionic & covalent bonds with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include the following:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template**************************
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6th - 10th
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