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3rd grade Thanksgiving laboratories
Halloween or Fall Science STEM and Experiment Inquiry Bundle with 7+ activities!
What do you do with students when they are already excited for a holiday- DO SCIENCE!!! What a great way to keep them focused on crazy days!This is a bundle with 7+ Halloween or Fall STEM and Experiment Inquiry resources:Ghostly Static Electricity! Halloween fun Scientific Method inquiry experimentHalloween Science Inquiry force experiment-Newton's 3rd law- balloon rocketsBat Glider STEM ChallengeFall Halloween Science: Dissolve a Candy Corn w/ the Scientific MethodHalloween Pumpkin Candy Cata
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge and Turkey Craft
Have fun this Thanksgiving with this two part craft/STEM activity. Students first create their own turkey craft with a Styrofoam ball. In the second part, students build a launcher to help the turkey “escape” from the farm. The students start with a simple craft stick catapult and use the engineering design process to improve their designs. This is a super fun way to tie in the holidays, STEM, and science into the curriculum. Want more holiday fun?!? Check out my Thanksgiving Escape Room---
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3rd - 6th
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Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Fall Leaves Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fall Leaves Science Lab!Help students answer the question, "Why do leaves change color?"This Fun Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Why do leaves change color in the fall?PhotosynthesisLeaf pigmentationLeaf chromatographyStudents will have so much fun watching l
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3rd - 12th
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Corntastic Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Dancing Corn Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Dancing Corn Science Lab!This Corntastic Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Simple chemical reactionsSimple chemical equationsReactantsProductsCarbon dioxide gasStudents will have so much fun watching corn kernels dance with bubbles!You can also earn cool points with your students by
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3rd - 12th
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Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Thanksgiving Butter Science Lab!
FALL STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Make your Own Butter in a Jar!*An Edible Science Project :)This Fun Thanksgiving STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsScience Concepts Covered:The composition of creamFat molecules vs. liquid moleculesThe process of making butterButter vs. buttermilkStudents will have so much fun making (and tasting) their very own but
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2nd - 12th
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Thanksgiving Dinner Science
Are you looking for a fun experiment to do with your students with a thanksgiving twist?
Well then look no further than Thanksgiving Dinner Science!
With this fun hands on experiment your students will practice the scientific method as they help Dr. Turkey solve the mystery of starch!
Your students will use inquiry to learn which common thanksgiving foods have starch and which do not!
By the end of this experiment they will know that starch is commonly found in roots and is the reason why tree
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2nd - 6th
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Christmas Winter STEM Lab Activities Science Boom Cards Properties of Matter
Are you looking for a tasty way to incorporate science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math activities into a Christmas holiday tradition? All these activities center around a cranberry sauce science lab. For the rest of the year, your kids’ mouths will water every time you mention mixtures, solutions, solvent, solute, and more. The lab can be cooperative learning or a teacher demonstration. Either way, it will be a tasty way to lock in lots of challenging concepts. Choose the a
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3rd - 6th
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Renewable Energy STEM Challenge Design a Sailing Ship Lab Using Wind Power
For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a sailing ship in a tub of water to deliver a marshmallow passenger safely to the other side using a handheld fan as wind. This is the perfect science lab experiment to complete around Thanksgiving as you learn about the voyage of the Mayflower and the Plymouth colony. It also works well as part of a unit on wind power and renewable energy. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities3 slides of
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!
THANKSGIVING STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY FOR THE FALL - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!This Turkey-Themed STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsA funny turkey storyScience Concepts Covered:CrystalsRocksGeometric shapesCrystal formationDissolvingStudents will have so much fun making crystal-covered turkey feathers!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a sample.
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3rd - 12th
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Thanksgiving Science Experiments | Making Oobleck, Slime, Rock Candy & Puzzles.
This bestselling Thanksgiving Science bundle includes a fun selection of Thanksgiving Science experiments. These kitchen Chemistry experiments are perfect for Winter and Thanksgiving Science lessons. The experiments are all easy to prepare as they use simple household ingredients. The bundle includes:Thanksgiving Making OobleckThanksgiving SlimeThanksgiving Rock Candy CrystalsFall Leaf ChromatographyThanksgiving Word Search PuzzlesPumpkin Word Search PuzzleAll of the experiments include a teache
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3rd - 6th
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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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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Turkey Zipline STEM Challenge
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on math and force/motion! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will create a zipline for their turkey so that it doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving! Materials for this challenge are flexible and can include as much or as little as you want. Learners will make a zipline and basket/harness for their turkey. This challenge include opportunities for redesign as learners test their zipline and change the angle. The Google Slideshow wil
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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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PreK - 4th
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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
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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
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
November STEM Challenges
STEM challenges can add some excitement for your students during the month of November! This bundle of November themed STEM challenges has everything you need for 4 challenges to get your students engaged, thinking, learning, and asking for more in no time at all!Two of the challenges are football themed and two are related to Thanksgiving themes. Students follow the engineering design process and reflect on their final prototype. The November STEM challenges resource is also a part of a growing
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Challenges Bundle
Bouyancy Experiment Boat Design: The Case of the Mayflower Match Up
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying buoyancy or the scientific method.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Mayflower Match Up. This is about a detective who is called to the home of two kids Patrick Pilram and May Pilram. After learning about the pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower, they each have an idea about what boat design will be the most effective for carrying a heavy load.. Students are asked to complete the experiment for themselves and decide who to believe.
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1st - 7th
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November STEM Sub Plan: How to Catch a Turkey
This fun STEM sub plans required minimal prep and will be fun a challenging for your students when you are away. Have your students design and create a turkey trap following and interactive read aloud. The sub plan is already written. Print and go!
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Full Day of November Sub Plans (Reading/Writing, STEM, and Math)
Thanksgiving Fireworks in a Jar | Thanksgiving Science Lab | Density of Liquids.
Thanksgiving Fireworks in a Jar is a great Science experiment for the classroom, as real fireworks are not safe to handle. This simple Science experiment is great for explaining about the different densities of liquids and how colors mix together. This is a great experiment for celebrating Thanksgiving This fun kitchen Science experiment uses just a few simple kitchen supplies, so its quick and easy to do. This resource comes with:Teacher instructionsEquipment listExperiment worksheet A simple S
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2nd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Butter Making Lab
A great lab for any age group! My 8th graders complete this lab just before Thanksgiving break as we are finishing our unit on chemical and physical changes. A short scientific explanation is given, lab directions, and a lab report with data table. Students love this lab as we finish it up by toasting bread and watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
Additional materials needed for each lab group:
-1 Mason or baby food jar
-1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (35%)
Optional:
-Marbles to speed up shakin
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3rd - 8th
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Thanksgiving STEM Activities | Letter From the Teacher | Boom Cards | Bundle
Searching for a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving while integrating science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math? The lessons are tasty, plus you will get a beautiful Thanksgiving letter and activity. If you are planning to purchase all products, this bundle is the most economical way to get everything. Check out the individual product previews and descriptions to see if this bundle is right for you this holiday season.Cranberry STREAM✓ Science Lab – Cranberry Sauce✓ Scie
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2nd - 5th
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Fall (Halloween or Thanksgiving) Grow the Pumpkin Lab with Differentiations
Want a fun experiment to do in the time between Halloween and Thanksgiving? This is perfect for you! You can carve the pumpkins in class, use the pumpkin carving leftovers from another LINQ Halloween carving activity, or have students bring in their own seeds from carving their own pumpkins. Grow seeds in cups and chart their growth.This product includes:-Standard version-Visually Impaired version-Dyslexic font version-Easier version (with sentence stems)-Easier visually impaired version-Easier
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3rd - 6th
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November Science STEM experiments and activities
This science pack focuses on 4 major areas within science: biology, earth science, physics, and chemistry all with a fun November fall theme! Each works perfectly for a one day fun science focus, or broken apart and used throughout the week! This mini-pack is intended to give a fun introduction to a single principle in 4 of the major areas of science: biology, earth science, physics and chemistry!Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds!With tons of fun hands on
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Full Year science STEM experiments and activities BUNDLE
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