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3rd grade earth sciences laboratories for Easel Activities
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Fossil Record & Evidence in Rock Layers Unit: Activities, Worksheets, Test
Students explore rock formations and fossil evidence to explain changes over time. Science activities, text with images, worksheets, and a test let kids explore fossil types, simulate records in the layers, and analyze organisms found in sedimentary rocks. Open the preview to take a closer look at this seriously fun science unit. Ten days of learning experiences immerse kids in fossil records and evidence found in rock layers:First, establish necessary background information, review slow changes
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
NGSS Earth Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Earth Science Teaching Materials!Additional Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Earth Science products.• Vocab activities are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum includes Nature of Science teaching materials. *********************************************************************************************************PAYMENT PLANS• My curricula offer the BEST value in my TpT store but are sold at the highest price point• I now offer
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, 3-ESS3-1
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Natural Disasters and Solutions to their Impact: NGS 4-ESS3-2
This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to generating and comparing multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth process on humans.The product contains activities and projects that require students to research, investigate, chart, and build/write products that address natural disasters, the impact they have on humans, and what scientists and engineers are doing to lessen their impact on human's communities.TpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Earth Science Bundle
Spoon Bell Lab | Exploring Sound Energy Waves In Solids | Science Experiment
Easy prep and engaging lab exploring how sound waves travel through solids. Students will compare how sound travels through plastics and metals. Warning this lab is quiet and full of sounds at the same time! It was developed to be conducted in 30 minutes. The lesson expands to compare stainless steel and sterling silver for a real-world connection. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are s
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
Valentine Candy Heart Erosion Lab | Earth Science Experiment
Conduct an easy-prep and engaging lab exploring erosion using candy hearts. This lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will observe how different types of rocks affect the speed of erosion. Lab sheet and reading passage included.Included in the Hands-On Activity Teacher Background Information and VocabularyHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to TestThe Science of Erosion Reading PassageAnswer Key Students will enjoy shaking the containers and comparing the changes in the
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Natural Resources Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
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Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
Air Pressure Lab | A Properties Of Gases Lab For A Matter Or Weather Unit
This is a fun experiment that is super simple and teaches so much. This hands-on experiment will help students understand the properties of gases and air pressure. This lab is an excellent introduction to the concept of atmospheric pressure. It can be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will enjoy exploring with the bottles and relating the experiment to how air pressure plays a role in respiration. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Teachers will like the background inform
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
, 5-PS2-1
, 5-PS1-1
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Rock Formations Tell the Story: NGS 4-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe
This product addresses concepted related to Earth’s Place in the Universe: Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.The product includes posters, activities, experiments, and informational sheets that cover material related to the standard. These can be used for whole class, small groupings, or science centers.Some of the experiments, labs, and or activities include an activity where students "di
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Earth Science Bundle
Make It Rain! Science Experiment Printable
This is the perfect addition to the classic classroom experiment! If you plan to do the experiment where you place shaving cream over a cup of water and have students drop blue water over the "cloud," this printable compliments it well.This also sneaks in a little math into your science experience. Students can predict how many drops it will take to "rain," and later write how many it actually took. To make it a challenge for older students, I also had them use tally marks as they counted how ma
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: BUNDLE Earthquake / Water Erosion / Make It Rain!
Seasons Science Exploration Activities (4 Experiments)
Fun and simple science experiments that will enrich your seasons unit.
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*THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
(4 Experiments with worksheets, etc.)
To Fall or Not to Fall
Why do we have seasons?
How do trees change?
How does weather change over a year?
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*23 pages (4 experiments).
*NOTE: This item is INCLUDED in my produc
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Rainbow Diffusion | Candy Dissolving Molecular Movement | Bodies Of Water Lab
Explore diffusion and concentration gradients with an engaging rainbow candy lab. This is a wonderful low-cost lab for Saint Patrick's Day. It was developed to be conducted in 30 minutes. The lesson expands to explain the confluence of rivers for an Earth science connection. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are simple and easy to find. You can modify it to save money. You can find it all
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-ESS2-1
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SCIENCE LESSON: DAY AND NIGHT - EXPLANATION/QUESTIONS/HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS
In this lesson resource pack on day and night for 2nd and 3rd graders, students learn that the Earth's rotation causes the cycle of day and night. Using a globe and a flashlight in a darkened room, the flashlight represents the Sun and the globe represents the Earth. When the flashlight shines on one side of the globe, it is day there, and the other side, in darkness, is night. As the globe is slowly rotated, students observe how different parts of the Earth move from day to night and back again
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Topographic Map Making from a 3D model
4 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experiment in regard to creating a topographic mapA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct the experimentReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingIncludes both an Easel Activity version of this worksheet and an Easel Assessment.Student Activity sheets for your geology & natural di
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Water Cycle Condensation and Dew Activity | Weather Science Experiment
An easy prep and interesting lab exploring the water vapor in the atmosphere for a weather and water cycle lab. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. It uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on Humidity and Condensation.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test." Is there Water in the Air?" Reading Passage with QuestionsExamples of
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
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
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Metamorphic Rock Modeling Hands-On Lab Activity
**Updated 1/4/2020!**Students investigate metamorphic rocks by modeling the process that they undergo to produce a foliated metamorphic rock.This is a fun, easy and simple, hands-on, active learning lab activity. Supplies required include clay, sequins, a knife (or popsicle stick to cut the clay), and a textbook to apply even pressure.Related Topics: metamorphic rocks, rocks, rock formation, heat, pressure, temperature, geology, foliated, non-foliated, minerals, earth science, geodes
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS2-1
Playdough Core Sampling Geology Activity
5 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experiment in regard to erosion and sedimentary layersA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct the experimentReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingIncludes both an Easel Activity version of this worksheet and an Easel Assessment.Student Activity sheets for your geology & natura
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Tectonic Plate Boundary Demonstration Sugar Cookie Lab Home Science
This demo. lab is ideal for the classroom, or homeschool. Utilizing ever-popular edible materials, sugar cookies on a bed of strawberry jam "magma" represent various kinds of tectonic plate boundaries. Students record their observations, review related information, and reflect on learning with a series of questions as an optional summative assignment. INCLUDED:Teaching Tips Lab Report (materials, focus, procedure)Observations (divergent, transform, convergent boundary observations and inferences
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
MINING FOR CHOCOLATE CHIPS UNDERSTANDING NATURAL RESOURCES EXPERIMENT
Some of the renewable and nonrenewable sources have to be mined or the earth has to be dug into to be able to use them. How do you think this may affect the environment? Let's see how much of a chocolate chip cookie you can save, while trying to "mine" out the chocolate chips. TRY THIS CHOCOLATE CHIP EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR CLASS!Check out:SCIENCE EXPERIMENT FUN BUNDLE
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: SCIENCE EXPERIMENT FUN BUNDLE
THE WATER CYCLE: SCIENCE LESSONS & EXTENSION LAB ACTIVITIES (2nd/3rd Grade)
Looking for a fun way to teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about the water cycle and weather? Your students will love the hands-on activities in this engaging science unit! This 2nd and 3rd grade science unit focuses on the water cycle with activities, labs, vocabulary words, and fun projects.The water cycle is the process of how water moves from the ground and bodies of water up into the sky as water vapor, and then back down to Earth as precipitation. In this unit, you will learn abou
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
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