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1st grade Earth Day social studies laboratories
Parts of a Seed
Use this page to teach students the parts of a seed. Soak fresh seeds (We used lima beans) in water until they absorb water, the seed coat starts to come off, and they start to split open. Should take several hours. Students will each get their own seed and will be able to identify each part on their seed. They will tape each part of their seed to the bottom of their paper.
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K - 3rd
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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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Nature Scavenger Hunt: Outdoor I Spy Worksheet, Outside Activity 5 Senses Earth
Invite kids outside to observe the world and play "I Spy."This creative printable invites kids to look around. Can they spy something blue that isn't the sky? Is there something scratchy or seasonal? They can write or draw their answers or interview one another. However they play, you'll get them thinking with this printable! One page has no prompts, so they can write their own.This printable is based on page 29 of Kid's Camping Journal, a journal filled with outdoor observation and play._____
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K - 6th
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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
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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The Mess That We Made Book Companion and Water Pollution Activities
The Mess That We Made Book Companion and activities includes an east scienceexperiment to extend the reading of “The Mess That We Made” by Michelle Lord. The experiment focuses on water pollution and what it does to plants and water. A great activity for primary students exploring pollution. A recording sheet to help students practice the scientific method is included with predictions and revised predictions as well as a Respecting Water craftivity and writing activity. This allows students to b
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K - 3rd
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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!
Pollution Lab Activity // Animals and Pollution Experiment
Give students a hands-on experience in the effects of pollution with this engaging lab activity! Students place eggs in "polluted" water (to represent those of amphibians and reptiles), and observe how it affects them. Students analyze the model and brainstorm ways that they can help animals from being affected by pollution.Materials needed:• Eggs (hard boiled)• Paper Towel• Cups or Beakers• Tape• “Pollution” Liquid (food coloring)• Water• Ruler or Tape MeasureI use this activity with 6th grader
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1st - 7th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Penny Cleaning Science Experiment
We used this is a science enrichment project during our money unit. The kids had a lot of fun and the sorting sheet helped keep the organized and on track.
I preceded the experiment with a presentation from the U.S. Mint site on how coins are made. We talked about the materials used for making pennies and the process of oxidation. I attached a "rainbow" of pennies to an index card with glue dots, and passed it around the room. It included a shiny new coin, one blackened and covered in ver
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1st - 5th
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Recycling Powerpoint, Sort, and Inquiry
Recycling Inquiry: Why is it important to recyle?
Powerpoint slides share what happens to our trash and how long it takes for paper, plastic, tin to decompose.
Students were asked to bring in paper and plastic recylables. They made a prediction of what our class uses more of (paper or plastic). Then we sorted and recorded our data on the data sheet provided.
We tied this in with SS being good citizens and taking care of our community.
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K - 2nd
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Earthquake Experiment
Make an earthquake using 2 pieces of cardboard, tape, string, & dirt!
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K - 6th
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Rock Art Artifacts (INCLUDED in Cave Paintings & Petroglyphs Museum Bundle)
Make your own plaster artifacts for students to "play" with in your classroom social studies or art center. Step-by-step directions walk you (or a parent volunteer) through the 10-30 minute process required to make each of the following artifacts:
*plaster mortar and stone pestle (you supply the stone pestle), strong enough for grinding
*plaster "rock" that students can carve into a stone bowl
*sample plaster petroglyphs
*replica of the oldest petroglyphs on earth--cupules foun
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1st - 5th
HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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Reduce Reuse Recycle Science and STEAM | Earth Day Activity | Grades K and 1
Discover the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging materials with an investigation, exploration, and STEAM activity. Great for Earth Day. A complete science unit with flexibility. Students investigate if products dissolve in water and use what they learn to create a Classroom Repurposed Gift Shop. Students will become aware that humans choices impact Earth Systems.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does the type of packing peanut affect how
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: Reduce Reuse Recycle | Earth Day Material Science And STEAM | K-8 Bundle
Compost in a Bottle Science Activity for Grades 1-6
Have your students make dirt! This easy-to-set up experiment for your students in grades 1-6 uses a plastic two-liter bottle and turns things like food scraps and leaves into dirt. The transformation will begin within a couple of weeks. This is a great supplement to many science topics, including botany, earth science, or conservation.This activity is included in my Apologia Botany Packet linked here.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apologia-Botany-Packet-8386523is
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1st - 6th
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Plant Journal
Children love to observe and discover, this is a perfect way for them to learn more about plants.This diary provides timetable, writing and drawing spaces for children to note down everything they see happening with their plant.There are 15 pages in total, which is plenty of to note down the growth of the plant from seed to leaves.
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PreK - 3rd
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
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 this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of the Circumference of the Earth
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 this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Around the World: Italy SCIENCE PACK
This 97 PAGE SCIENCE PACK has it ALL for teaching about Italy's unique geological landscape.
This pack covers 4 main topic areas:
- PLATE TECTONICS
- overview of plate tectonics, review of Pangea, discussion of the types of plate movements and their consequences (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc).
- SIX plate tectonic experiments to review what was learned
- Additional worksheets, cut and paste, definition and experiment observation sheets
- VOLCANOES
- How volcanoes are
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1st - 4th
CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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Gravity Unit Bundle
Power Point Presentation and Lab with worksheet. The Gravity Power Point Presentation has guided notes, animations, pictures, and glides into the lab at the end. The Gravity lab is a worksheet with a word bank designed for early learners. The only material required is paper. Download today, and don't forget to like my page!
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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