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NGSS Back to School Science Bundle of STEM Activities and Labs Middle School
Jumpstart your school year with this bundle of NGSS-aligned Back to School resources (and 3 freebies) which are sure to engage and challenge your students' thinking and impress parents and colleagues during the first few weeks of school! These middle school activities have been updated to include digital interactive notebooks if you're teaching remotely! Get your students NGSS ready from the first weeks of school and introduce them to the shift in science education! Check out the descriptions an
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5th - 10th
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Geologic Time Scale Scavenger Hunt
Students will use the Geologic Time Scale as a resource to answer the questions about earth's history. There are 13 questions, copy of a time scale, and answer key. Students will explore extinctions, periods, eras, glaciation and order of life on earth.
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6th - 9th
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Test My Genes Lab: Students Use Their Traits to Practice Punnett Squares - NGSS
In Brief: The lab proceeds as follows1. Students complete a short matching section using important genetics terms2. Students read about five different human traits (Interlacing of fingers, PTC tasting, Presence of Palmaris Longus Muscle, Hair Texture, and Color Vision)3. Students attempt to determine their genotpyes, based upon their phenotypes, and the information in the lab.4. Students perform Punnett Squares using their genotypes, in order to make predictions about future generationsA. NEXT
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Interpreting Science Graphs Activity
The thumbnails aren't showing up right. Everything will look nice when you download it :) This is a collection of 27 graphs with analyzing questions that correspond with each. In my science classroom, I had each student work on one, and then we rotated, so kids were able to see each graph. I laminated each sheet and had kids write their answers on notebook paper. These questions analyze:
Hypothesis and if they are supported by the data or not
Independent/Dependent variables
Bias
Interpreting gra
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5th - 8th
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Genes, DNA, Chromosomes Article
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genes, DNA, and chromosomes - their structures functions within the cell and within the body. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Genetics and Heredity Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genetics, heredity, genes, patterns of inheritance, genotypes, phenotypes, dominant gene, recessive genes, etc. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcemen
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Scientific Measurement Activities - Mini Metric Olympics
The mini-metric Olympics is an awesome, silly, engaging activity to help students build scientific tool and measurement skills. Students compete in teams to do different measurement activities! They perform the following:
1. The Cotton Ball Shot Put
2. A Javelin Straw Throw
3. A Marble Grab (for measuring mass)
4. Footing it with the best (for measuring a footprint on graph paper)
5. Paper Plate Discus
6. Sponge Squeeze (measure the amount of water)
This is a great beginning of the year acti
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5th - 9th
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Genes, Alleles, Phenotypes, Genotypes Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis reading comprehension explores genetic This article explores genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application to a genetic unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses ques
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Scientific Method Webquest
Web quest for students to learn about the scientific method.
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4th - 9th
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Genetics and Heredity Webquest
**It is important to note that flash is required for one or more of the activities!**Great for Distance Learning and Remote LearningIn this self-directed and interactive webquest, students explore the world of genetic and heredity. Students begin with explorations of "what makes you you and me me" - the basics of genetics and inheritance. They move on to choose personal genetic explorations from a host of options, which differentiates to their personal interests. The choices are all real-life r
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Bottle Biosphere / Bottle Biome Lesson, Instructions, and Student Packet
This is such an AWESOME and hands-on project that I do with my students the last couple of weeks of the school year as we complete our ecology unit. The kids always tell me that THIS was their favorite science memory of the year! In this document, you will have detailed lesson plan that introduces the idea of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors and how they are ALL important in an ecosystem. The objective for students is: The Student Will Be Able To PLAN, DESIGN, and COMMUNICATE a s
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5th - 8th
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Minion dichotomous key classification worksheet
This is a dichotomous key classification worksheet featuring the minions. It has 8 minions to classify.
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5th - 12th
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Solid, Liquid, and Gas Picture Sort
This is a great picture sort with realistic looking pictures of 5 objects that are solids, 5 objects that are liquids, and 5 objects that are gases. This activity includes labels and pictures. For children that cannot read the labels, simply go over the beginning sounds of "solid," "liquid," and "gas." You can cut out these pictures and laminate them for continued use in the classroom or have students cut these out, sort them, and glue them on paper. This could be used as a class activity, asses
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PreK - 3rd
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Picture Sort for Science Unit on Matter
This file contains pictures of 20 everyday items that are solids, liquids, and gases. This sort can be printed once and used as an interactive sort into solid, liquid, and gas categories. It can also be used as an assessment (students each receive a copy, cut out each item, and sort independently). This file includes two pages: one with solid, liquid, and gas labels (I have students glue one of each label onto the short end of a 12x18" sheet of construction paper), and the other with the objects
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K - 2nd
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Editable Science Fair Graphic Organizer, Scientific Method Experiment set- up
Science Fair Graphic Organizer, Brainstorm & Scientific Method Experiment set- up- perfect for setting up an experiment and the display board.
Makes the process super easy!
Also can be used for having students design their own experiments in class.
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4th - 7th
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Bill Nye S2E7 Light Optics, Bending, & Bouncing video sheet (with answer key)
Bill Nye Light Optics Bending, and Bouncing Episode video sheet.
S2E7 of Bill Nye the science guy.
Video about light interaction.
Very easy for my 6th grade EC classes, it's multiple choice answers, the last is a short response.
Answer key included
This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along question.
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4th - 8th
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Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities
This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align
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5th - 9th
Excretory System Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Excretory System The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforce
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Google Maps Activity: Distinguishing between Distance and Displacement
How far is your house from school?
Students will answer this question in two different ways using Google Maps. They will find the distance using surface roads and the displacement "as the crow flies."
This activity is engaging because students get to use a well-known technology to more deeply explore values that directly apply to them every day.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
• Distinguish between distance and displacement.
• Calculate a distance using Google Maps.
• Calcul
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8th - 12th
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Geologic Time Scale Webquest
Students will use a series of sites to learn about the geologic time scale. 3 Parts to this assignment allow you to assign all at once or one at a time. Sites are interactive. Answer Key is included.
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5th - 10th
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Static Electricity Mini Lab/Activity Physical Science
Students will be conducting two mini lab/activities that show hands on, inquiry based experiences regarding the electrical charges of balloons and salt. Formative questions are incorporated into this mini lab/activity handout.
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7th - 9th
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Convex and Concave Lenses Activity
The lab activity requires the use of concave and convex lenses. I use simple small ones that are cheap and easy to buy. In addition, you need to have a small object (penny, pair of dice, etc) and a large object (cabinet, door, tv, etc) for students to examine. They will stay at their desks and use the concave and convex lenses to look at each item (once holding the lens close and once holding it at arm's length). Students will write their observations on the chart provided. Then, students will a
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3rd - 11th
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Weekly Weather Report
This cute weather chart makes a great addition to any ECE circle time or science center. Includes 5 day chart, 7 weather icons, and student helper badge.
Attach magnetic tape or velcro to chart and icons for easy use. Assemble helper badge with a safety pin or as a necklace by punching holes in top corners of badge. Print additional icons if needed.
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PreK - K
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Genetic Mutation webquest (NO PREP REQUIRED!)
Students will be exploring the different types of genetic mutations. Students will learn that mutations can be caused by mistakes, genetics, or external factors. The webquest has helpful links to help students explore grade level information.Standards covered:MS-LS3-1
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
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