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2nd grade science laboratories for Google Apps
Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
This second grade habitats and ecosystems science bundle is an in-depth, 3-week science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards for 2nd grade Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. The unit addresses NGSS 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. This bundle includes both the printable unit and the digital companion unit for the 2nd grade habitats and ecosystems science units. Please see the previews for both units for details and all materials
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Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
...
Plate Tectonics-Oreo Activity
A hands-on science experiment to demonstrate plate tectonics & how plates move. Using Oreos, students can show a convergent, divergent, & transform plate boundary. Included: Editable directions slideshow for each type of plate boundary Editable Oreo Tectonics observation sheet to document observations
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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CER Sentence Stems, Bulletin Board, Rubric, and Student Scaffolded Template
This product has everything you need to start your students with Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) writing. This product is geared towards elementary and middle school science. You will get access to sentence stems for each (claim, evidence, and reasoning) that students can use to get each section of their writing started. You will also get a Google Doc student template with the same sentence stems for students to use. This student template is meant to use digitally and can be easily posted in Go
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Lava Lamp Hands-On
Use these slides to go along with the hands-on activity from Episode 1 of Emily’s Wonder Lab for students to create their own lava lamp from items in their kitchen. You can do this as a class or give it to students to do on their own, as a great way to engage your students! All of the slides are editable so you can add as much detail or as little as you would like. However, the background is not editable, but there are blank slides at the end to make it how best fits your students.Included slide
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Grades:
K - 8th
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Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital Or Print | Grades K, 1st, 2nd
Create a memorable scientific experience. This blank science experiment template assists adults and students in working together to create a hands-on investigation. Included are a student-editable Google Slide document and a printable version. We will guide you step by step to think like a scientist. We feel this is great for distance learning. This journal is excellent for assigning students to perform an experiment at home. During this time of digital learning, students can use supplies t
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
STEAM into Reading - Ocean Themed Family Engagement Night STEM Stations
Are you looking for STEM Stations for your family engagement night? Would you like to link reading with STEAM for your One Book One School Event? These ocean themed STEAM Stations combines reading and STEAM for family engagement success! These STEM stations were designed to align with the themes from the books The Islanders and Stella Diaz Never Gives Up. Each station incorporates ocean conservation or ocean related topics. What’s Included:✅Implementation Guide ✅10 STEAM Station Instructions ✅Su
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Grades:
K - 5th
Football/Superbowl STEM Challenge
Looking for an engaging way to celebrate the Super Bowl and/or football season? Learners will construct their own field goal post out of basic materials. They will then create a paper football to test it! Use the Google Slides to help guide you and your students through the STEM challenge! Google Slideshow includes football timer with music, video on how to make a paper football, etc. Don't forget to grab the free STEM Notebook paper from my store to accompany the challenge!
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Environmental Impact of Pollution on a River - Activity/Lab + Post Lab Questions
As human populations have increased and land uses have changed, many of our rivers have become polluted. This interactive activity models that just as we each contribute to the problem of pollution, we must also be a part of the solution. For this activity, you will read a story about the settlement of the Potomac River (or adapt to your own local river). Each student will be assigned a role in the community and given a prepared canister/container of various types of "pollution." When their part
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Grades:
1st - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Skittle Science: Digital Booklet for a Quick and Easy Experiment
This science experiment is QUICK, EASY and AMAZING! Perfect to introduce the scientific method!Results are quick and easily visible, making this a great lesson for a virtual teaching via a recorded video or live class meeting! Using the simple slides for this lab, students will: • Follow procedures to conduct an experiment.• Write and include pictures to make observations.• Make a hypothesis.• Document results and compare and contrast results from two similar experiments.The experiment is simpl
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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CCSS:
Also included in: Skittle Science Experiment: The Digital and Paper Resource Bundle
Elf Trap STEM Challenge
Everyone is talking about elves this time of year! Have you ever caught one? The Elf Trap STEM Challenge includes a read aloud about trapping an elf. The Google Slide Show will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a timer with music, materials slides, and ideas on how to test your prototypes. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop to use with this challenge!
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Solve the Christmas Crime: Investigate with Chromatography (Google Slides)
Dive into the world of scientific investigation with "Solve the Christmas Crime with Chromatography." This unique scientific investigation is a blend of holiday-themed storytelling and scientific inquiry invites students to explore the basics of chromatography (analyzing the 'fingerprint' of ink using various brands of markers). Through this engaging lesson, students will not only uncover the which one of Santa's elves stole his cookies, but also grasp foundational scientific concepts and undert
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-4
, 1-PS4-4
...
Also included in: Ultimate Christmas Games, Lessons + Activities Bundle -- 30% Off
Flying Ghost Science Experiment for Halloween
Google Slides created for a fun science experiment for Halloween that can be done in and out of the classroom. This activity pairs well with a third grade science unit about force and magnetism. Students can work individually or in with a partner for this activity. The link to the original experiment is in the slides' speaker notes.Materials needed:- sheets of white tissue paper (1 per student) along with markers if you choose to design your ghosts - paperclips - fishing line - magnets - craft
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Grades:
K - 5th
NGSS:
3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-PS2-4
Groundhog Day STEM Challenge-Create a Burrow
Looking for a fun and informative STEM Challenge for Groundhog's Day? This challenge has learners design and create a burrow for a groundhog. It also includes a Groundhog's Day read-aloud, along with a informational video about groundhogs! Use the Google Slide to guide you and your learners through the entire lesson and EbD Process. Slides include criteria/constraints for the challenge, materials list, video of groundhog day read-aloud, timer, and video about groundhogs. Don't forget to gra
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
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
Grades:
K - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Martin Luther King Jr STEM Challenge
Looking for a way to combine history, engineering, and math? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a podium for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. so that he can make his famous speech. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of the famous speech, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. Materials are basic office supplies and can be changed based on what you have available. For a math extension, you can talk about 3D sha
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Merry Gumdrop Tree STEM Challenge
A STEM Challenge that combines the holidays, history, and math! The Merry Gumdrop Tree STEM challenge looks at the history of Christmas trees and how 3D shapes are represented in them. Learners take a look at different 3D shapes and decide which will produce a prototype that is the tallest, free-standing, and most stable. The Google Slide Show will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a historical video about Christmas trees. Slide show also has timer with music, materials
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge
Ready for a STEM Challenge for a holiday classic? The Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge poses the question to learners ‘How could the Gingerbread Man get across the river?’. Learners can come up with any prototype…bridge, boat, etc. The Google Slide Show will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a video of the read aloud. Slide show also has timer with music, materials slide, and ideas on how to text your prototype. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Awards Bundle - Awards For Every Occasion
Award your science students with these awesome, unique certificates for middle and high school students. Over 60 partially editable science awards ready to print or send digitally to your students using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. There are awards for every occasion: End of the year, science fairs, awesome scientist recognition, career exploration, science club, and lab safety. Included in this bundle are the Zealous Scientist Awards and the Awesome Scientist Awards products. See
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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Pearl and Squirrel Gratitude Catapult STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on force/motion! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will listen to a read aloud from the popular characters Pearl and Squirrel. They will then create a catapult or launching device to launch an acorn to squirrel! How grateful Squirrel will be! Materials for this challenge can be changed to include popsicle sticks, rubber bands, spoons, etc. The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a rea
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scarecrow Gratitude STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on gratitude! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners listen to the classic read aloud Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant. Learners see how the scarecrow provides for everyone...let's do something nice for the Scarecrow to show our gratitude! Learners will make a nest for the crows to hang on Scarecrow so that they do not have to sit on his arms. Materials for this challenge are flexible; I used natural materials such as leaves, sticks, st
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge (Thankgsiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge for all ages! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. Have a great discussion about base-ten blocks and what they are used for. If you are looking for more of a math focus, check out this same lesson that integrates place value! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, includi
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Place Value Turkey Hideout STEM Challenge
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on math! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a hideout for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! They will use base-ten blocks to build their shelter. When they are done, count up the base-ten blocks to see what number their hideout represents! Learners can then fill in a place value mat! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a read aloud about hiding
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Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Gratitude Tower STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
Looking for a way to incorporate gratitude into STEM? Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will write things that they are grateful for on each index card. They will then use those index cards to build a tower! The more you are thankful for = the taller your tower! The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including videos about gratitude. Be sure to pick up the free STEM Notebook paper from my shop to use with this challenge!
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
How to Catch a Leprechaun St Patricks Day STEM Challenge
Searching for ways to catch a wee little leprechaun with STEM learning? Kids of all ages can integrate their grade-level science curriculum into their traps: mechanical energy, density, reflection, refraction, pulleys, series circuits, mixtures, solutions, simple machines, etc. Your students will get hooked on science while working together on their one-of-a-kind designs. You will get easy-to-follow lesson plans, How to Catch A Leprechaun foldable booklets, planning sheets, links to online readi
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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