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3rd grade physical science laboratories for Easel Activities
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
...
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
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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:
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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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
NGSS Physical Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Physical Science Teaching Materials!Important Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Physical Science products.• Vocab activities are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum includes Nature of Science teaching materials. *********************************************************************************************************PAYMENT PLANS• My curricula offer the BEST value in my TpT store but are sold at the highest price point• I now o
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 5-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-4
...
NGSS Integrated Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$$ 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
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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
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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:
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
Subjects:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
Electrical Circuits Unit with Hands-on Current Electricity Energy Activities
Teach current electricity with hands-on activities! In addition to building simple, series, and parallel circuits, third, fourth, or fifth grade students explore electrical insulators, conductors, and resistors. This energy unit includes lesson plans, lab sheets, review, assessment, extensions, and video links.Open the preview to take a closer look at the seriously fun science activities.First, using inquiry, students explore key electricity concepts. These can be conducted as labs, stations, or
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Colliding Objects and Transfer of Energy: Next Generation Science 4-PS3-3
This product addresses concepts for Next Generation Science Standard 4-PS3-3 Energy: Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.GOOGLE SLIDES VersionTpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available!There is a content-based Poster entitled "What Is a Collision?" Included are 4 scientific method based investigations that include instructions, diagrams, and recording charts/sheets. There are also patterns and a net that students can use to construct n
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-3
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Physical Science Bundle
What is Science? What do Scientists Do? 2nd Grade - Print and Digital
This hands-on introduction to science guides students in understanding what science is and what scientists do. Three easy hands-on experiment/activities are included. Students will learn by doing. They will have hands-on activities that:*Observe *Predict *Record*Explain*Stop and Think*Compare*Use tools*Problem Solve*Measure*Ask Questions*Repeat an Experiment*Sort*Create a FoldableExplanations of experiments are included.
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
Electrolysis Lab | Splitting Water Molecules Experiment
Can you split water into hydrogen and oxygen? Engage students in discovering matter, elements, and atoms by splitting water molecules. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. Uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, activity, and a reading passage. Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on Water Molecules and ElectrolysisHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test.Reading Passage with QuestionsAnswer Key Students wi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: Properties Of Water Molecules Science Unit | Surface Tension Big Bundle
Natural Resources Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Sample ALL my resources for FREE! Learn how my products integrate to form a complete unit!Important Notes:• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum********************************************************************************************************* PAYMENT PLAN & CUSTOM BUNDLES• Unit Bundles offer a GREAT value but are sold at a high price point.• I offer a 12-month interest-free payment plan to OWN my curricula and u
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Candy Science | Physical Changes Gas Experiment | Matter And Interactions Lab
Get those Pop Rocks and soda pop ready for an engaging experiment. This hands-on experiment will help students understand physical changes and the properties of gases. It can be conducted in 30 minutes. Students always enjoy exploring with candy and soda pop. A teacher guide and student reading passages are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are simple and easy to find. You can modify brands to save money. You can find it all at the do
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
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
...
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Labs and Activities for Third and Fourth Grade
Kids explore balanced and unbalanced forces with hands-on labs. Third or fourth grade students draw conclusions about the effects on stationary and moving objects. Then they practice with real-world scenarios. An assessment wraps up the unit. Open the preview to take a closer look at the seriously fun science activities. For each lab, kids work in pairs.Two instructional options are included: teacher- or student-led.Prompts for the teacher-led option talk kids through the activities. Your class
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Energy Transfer: Heat, Sound, Light, Electric - Next Generation Science 4-PS3-2
This product addresses concepts related to Energy: Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.GOOGLE SLIDES VersionTpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available!The product contains 4 foldable booklets on each of the four types of energy (heat, light, sound, and electric) and provides a demonstration, experiments, and investigations with recording/questions sheets for each. Check out the table of contents a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Physical Science Bundle
Length, Mass, Volume, and Density Labs
This packet works well as an introduction to length, mass, volume, and density and includes three simple physical science labs that can each be completed in one class period. They require very little "set-up" but are always enjoyed by my students. Included in the packet:1. A foldable on Mass, Volume, Weight, and Density2. Measuring Length Lab3. Measuring Volume Lab4. Mass and Density LabTpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available?Set up is easy and either free or inexpensive. The Mass and D
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
Sink and Float Lab | A Floating Egg And Soda Experiment | Easter Science Fun
How are the densities of regular and diet soda pop different? This hands-on experiment will help students understand that density determines if an object will sink or float. This lab is an excellent introduction to the concept of buoyancy. It can be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will enjoy exploring with eggs and soda pop. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are simple and can be modified
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-PS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Speed and Energy: Next Generation Science 4-PS3-1
This product addresses concepts related to Energy: Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object.There are two investigations that include instructions, data recording sheets, and reporting forms. There is also a net to construct a rectangular prism for the exercises. Finally, there is an assignment for students to design their own investigation.TpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available!!!Visit Suzanne's Classroom Store! The resources a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-1
Also included in: 4th Grade Next Generation Science Physical Science Bundle
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