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3rd grade science laboratories for Easel
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
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
...
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
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
Light and Color: Reflection, Refraction and Absorption Labs
These labs are perfect for helping students explore how reflection, refraction and absorption work. The labs that are included are as follows:**Student lab sheets are included for each lab, they have places for students to record their hypothesis, materials, observations and conclusions. (question and procedures are already on the sheet). Teacher explanations are also included!Lab 1: "What will happen to the view of the penny as we add water to the cup?" Students see how refraction makes it pos
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Light and Color Bundle : The Complete Set
Thermal Energy Activities and Heat Transfer Lab - Science Unit for 3rd, 4th, 5th
This complete unit includes eight sets of hands-on thermal energy activities, a heat transfer lab, video links, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment to help third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand key science concepts.Open the preview to take a closer look at the unit. You’ll see that the activities offer safe (and fun!) ways to explore heat in the classroom.First, using inquiry, students explore key thermal energy concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three sim
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Holiday Christmas Science: Dissolve a Candy Cane with the Scientific Method
Keep students engaged during the December Holiday Season with this simple experiment using candy canes! I find that the times before a vacation are the BEST times to do science experiments. Students are active, learning and having fun! Students need to think critically in order to identify variables, write hypotheses, make observations, collect data, and write conclusions. This resource uses the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments using candy canes. 1st experiment- Observe what happens wh
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Owls Owl Pellet Dissection Pellets Lab Journal Science Investigation Activity
This owl pellet lab book gives students guided activities to complete before, during, and after their investigation and dissection. Pages include:All About Owls - owl vocabulary, diet, and life cycleMy Owl Pellet - description, measurement, and predictionScientist At Work - supplies, prediction, and steps in procedureWhat I Discovered - tally chart of bones and drawing conclusion about dietScientists Share Information - create a bar graph showing the number of bones found by classmatesThe pages
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Scientific Method Worksheet PDF English/Método Científico Spanish
Use this sheet with students conducting experiments. As they fill out the boxes, students will get a better understanding of the scientific method.::BUNDLE OPPORTUNITY::Like what you see? Check out the holiday scientific method worksheet bundle (English and Spanish)!:: BILINGUAL ::- Worksheet is in English and Spanish:: FILE FORMAT ::- 1 PDF formatted to 8.5" x 11" letterhead sized sheets (2 pages) :: Keywords ::school, printable, diy, pdf, classroom, cute, digital, education, science, scientifi
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Grades:
1st - 8th
CCSS:
Force Experiments- 3 activites to investigate pushes, ramps & motion using cars
Force Experiments using matchbox cars:PROBLEM: How far will a matchbox car travel when pushed with different amounts of force?PROBLEM: Will the height of a ramp change how far a car travels down a track?PROBLEM: If you give different sized cars the same force, which will travel farthest?Students predict distances, then measure and record observations. Simple observations and conclusion questions on each worksheet.Enjoy!More Great Force Stuff!*Simple Machines Examples Cut and Paste*Simple Machine
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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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
...
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Upper Elementary)
STEM Project for Third, Fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini-marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.For a list of materials, please click here! This link w
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Bird Beak Lab – Adaptations & Natural Selection Project – Fun Science Experiment
In this science lab, kids simulate bird beak adaptations. They pick up organisms, record number caught, organize data, and answer questions. It’s a fun and educational natural selection experiment! Open the preview to take a closer look at parts of the project. Bird Beak LabThis seriously fun science experiment illustrates why certain animals survive better in specific ecosystems.Kids encounter an “ecosystem.” (It’s really just a container with ten sets of ten small items that represent organism
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
Also included in: Advanced Animal Adaptations Project - Interdisciplinary Unit on Birds
NGSS Physical Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Physical Science Teaching Materials!Important Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Physical 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 o
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 5-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-4
...
States of Matter Lab Experiments: Making Butter
Are you looking for a fun way to experiment with changes in states of matter in the lab? These low prep States of Matter Lab Experiments are your solution! This NGSS aligned science resource includes two lab activities, Separating Substances and Phase Changes. Students will make observations and answer questions using critical thinking skills all while working collaboratively as they learn about properties of matter, phase changes in matter, and separating substances. Each activity takes about 4
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Harry Potter Potions Class - Making Scientific Observations
Compliment your book study by doing this hands-on activity. Use "muggle materials" to make "magical" reactions. Make connections to the story, observe reactions, and think creatively!
Please note:
- "Muggle" ingredients will need to be purchased in order to effectively complete this activity.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Bird Beak Adaptation Lab Experiment
This is an fun and engaging lab that gets students thinking about how birds' beaks are adapted to their prey! Students use models of bird beaks and see how well they can pick up various prey. They consider how the shape of the bird beak is related to its prey. Students also create graphs of their results.Included is the lab report for the students and a teacher notes/suggestion page for completing the lab and grading it.This lab activity corresponds with NGSS standard MS-LS3-4.This could also be
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
NGSS Life Science Biology Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Life Science Teaching Materials!Additional Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Life Science products.• Vocab activities & review sorts are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum now includes Nature of Science teaching materials. • This curriculum now includes the Life Science Coloring Book Series.• This curriculum now includes the Human Impact Unit Bundle.*************************************************************************
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 4-PS4-2
, MS-LS1-7
, 4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
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NGSS Integrated Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$$ by purchasing ALL my NGSS Aligned Earth, Life, Physical and Nature of Science Teaching Materials - MORE THAN THREE YEARS OF SCIENCE EDUCATION!Additional Notes• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE NGSS-Aligned Science products.• Vocab activities & review sorts are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum includes the Life Science Coloring Book Series.• This curriculum includes Science History Bell Ringers.• This curriculum includes additional enrichment teach
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, MS-ESS2-3
...
Science Lab Equipment Identification ~Original~ for Chemistry/Physical Science
This two page worksheet containing a word bank and 31 images of lab equipment may be used as a scavenger hunt activity, assignment, or quiz.Purchase of this product also includes TpT Easel Activity and three auto-grading Easel assessments (students may self-check their work using this tool). All answers included. Original Artwork.Lab Equipment Identification contains the following:beaker, beaker Tongs, Bunsen burner, clay triangle, crucible & cover, crucible tongs, dropping pipette (eyedropp
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Cup Phone Sound Waves Lab Hands-On Experiment
This is an easy and fun hands-on experiment that my students always enjoy! Students create cup phones using different materials to figure out which types of materials allow sound to be transmitted the best.
Supplies are easy to find. I always like to add an extra few into the mix for the students who finish early and have more time to experiment: plastic cups, yarn of various thicknesses, and extra string/fishing line/ribbon for students to cut at different lengths. Student groups share the mat
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science Experiment | Investigate Light | Grade 2 3
Excite students by investigating the speed of a chemical reaction using glowsticks. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will learn about chemiluminescence and chemical reactions. They will use data and observations to write a conclusion. Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightne
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-3
Friction And Speed | Ramps And Cars Experiment| Force And Motion Science
Conduct an easy prep and interesting lab exploring how friction affects speed. We developed it to be conducted in 30 minutes. Expand with the included reading passage. The supplies are simple and can be modified. A perfect activity for providing hands-on experience before vocabulary and concepts.Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on friction, rolling friction, and resistance force.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test."The Science of Friction an
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Light Energy Lab | Exploring Reflection and Colors | Candy Science Experiment
An easy prep and interesting lab exploring the absorption and reflection of lasers on different colored gummy candies. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. Uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. Recommended for a Saint Patrick's Day Rainbow lesson.Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the visible light spectrum.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test." The Science
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
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
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