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4th grade critical thinking laboratories
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ
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4th - 8th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation
Your physical and chemical changes lab just got elevated to potions class! In this Professor Snape inspired lesson students will conduct lab experiments in which they will discern the outcome as a mixture, solution, physical change or chemical change. Definitions for physical and chemical changes are included in the resource for students to reference. This lab includes 3 student stations and 1 teacher-led station. The teacher-led station is a demonstration that will blow them away as a mixture s
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Engineering Design Process Worksheets for 10 Simple STEM Challenge Activities
Use engineering design challenges to get kids thinking! This STEM set offers graphic organizers that guide kids through the steps of the process. Worksheets support 10 specific projects. A blank template, review material, and a test are also included.Open the preview to take a closer look.Each engineering design activity uses simple materials and requires minimal set up.Tasks are open-ended and student-driven.Few limits are established on the student sheets. Instead, you may impose limits (amoun
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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.
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3rd - 5th
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Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
STEM Hands On Science Investigation: Tower Teamwork
This science task is geared toward helping the intermediate level student develop key STEM science/engineering “thinking skills” that will help build the foundation for more complicated scientific learning. As new science standards are implemented, “engineering” plays a prominent role—even at the elementary level!This lesson can be done in one class period or stretched out over 2 if you wish to allow the students to go back and revisit their towers. If you do, use the “extension” page to recor
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Stars STEM: Types of Stars
This STEM project explores how STARS can appear different in the night sky based on how far they are from the Earth! You provide materials for students to design and try their own stars in a 1/2 hour time limit. This STEM's goal is to explore properties of stars, their brilliance, and how this is affected by their distance from the Earth. All the materials you need for documenting student progress are found inside! Look What's Inside the Types of Stars STEM! For the Teacher• Notes for the Tea
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3rd - 6th
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Hands On Science STEM Investigations: Help Harry!
Interested in finding a fun way to work some cooperative learning AND science and engineering into your day? This 30 minute lesson is a great way to do just that--and it's free! Everything you need to get started is included in this one page freebie--with the added bonus of a link to a blog post with full color photos and details about how to do it.When students work through the process of planning, building, testing, and revising--they really are acting like engineers. It's a fun way to get
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activity Challenge Swinging Pendulum (Upper Elementary)
STEM Project for Third, Fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to determine which factors (angle, length, or mass) affect the period of a pendulum. Through several different experiments, they will discover that only changes in length affect the period. Near the end of this project, the challenge will be for each group to create a pendulum of period 1 second by using the knowledge they’ve gained through prior experiments.For a list of materials, please click here!
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Trees and Forest Ecosystem Unit
Your classroom will be full of budding biologists with this ENTIRE UNIT on Trees and Forests! Featuring a reference manual full of info and a field guide full of labs and activities, this packet is everything you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Trees and Forests, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET===============================►TONS OF REFERENCE PAGES ★ Trees
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Trees and Forest Ecosystem Bundle
STEM Activity Challenge Musical Straws (Upper Elementary)
STEM Project for Third, Fourth and Fifth grades.Working in groups, students will explore sound. They will cut a normal straw and turn it into a musical instrument. They will then cut the straw to different lengths and analyze how the length changes the pitch. In the process, they will make a lot of noise (I mean music:) and have a ton of fun!***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 li
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #1 (Upper Elementary)
Quick and Easy Science Experiments: Make Ice Cream in a Bag! STEM! End of Year!
Quick and easy science experiment to use with your students! Student will use ice, salt, plastic bags, vanilla extract, sugar, and half and half to learn more about chemical reactions and the process of experiment writing. This is very engaging for kids of most ages! It's up to you how in-depth you go with the science behind the experiment - a detailed explanation of how this experiment works is included!Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with simple and engaging
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1st - 4th
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Electricity and Magnetism | Lessons and Activities
Learn about how electricity and magnetism are related to each other through this series of guided, demonstration, and independent experiments. Other than gathering a few materials, these activities are ready to use as soon as you print them.This resource is part of our Electricity and Magnetism Unit.This engaging resource includes:a complete lesson plan for the activities.a reading passage about electromagnetism and electromagnets.several different experiments that are safe to be done in the cla
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Electricity Science Unit | Activities and Lessons | Complete Bundle
STEM Hands On Science Investigations: Column Challenge
This STEM task is geared toward helping the intermediate level student develop key science/engineering “thinking skills” that will help build the foundation for more complicated scientific learning. As new science standards are implemented, “engineering” plays a prominent role—even at the elementary level!This lesson can be done in two or three class periods--3 if you if you wish to allow the students to go back and revisit their columns. Supplies are readily available—white copy paper, papercl
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Scientific Method Pack
Scientific method posters, mini-book, and step by step science fair rubrics and parent letters are all included.
This product is included in a BUNDLE! Save over 26% when purchasing my upper grades MEGA Science Bundle (242 pages)!
MEGA Science Bundle
Kids love science! Teach them the scientific method using this packet of posters and a step by step scientific method mini-booklet! The mini-booklet can be used for ANY experiment!
Use it as a template for a science fair project, an in class expe
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Second Grade Science Bundle
Bird Beak Adaptations Lab: hands-on study of natural selection and competition!
This is a subset of materials from my "Waterfowl and Waterbirds Unit". Find the full version here.Learn about the types of bird beaks! In this fun lab, your students will experience the forces of natural selection and competition in a hands-on way as they attempt to "catch" the most food with different "beaks" made from household items. This set includes all the materials you'll need for a fun bird beaks lab - directions, worksheets, reflection questions, posters, and a graphing activity! Plus,
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3rd - 5th
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Third Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Title: Third Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive ActivitiesKey Features:Comprehensive life science resource bundle for third grade educatorsAligned with NGSS standards, ensuring curriculum relevanceActivities include detailed information pages for easy lesson planningRange of teaching modalities cater to various learning stylesSuitable for independent or teacher-led use, accommodating diverse group sizesMain Topics:Exploration of animal life cycles, traits, habitats, and behaviorsEn
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Engineering Design Process Chart and Worksheet
A free package illustrating and explaining the Engineering Design Process for kids. Ideal for STEM class (science tech engineering math) or maker space projects.
Included in the Package:
Flowchart of the Engineering Design Process (1 page)
Explanation of each step of the design process (6 pages)
Student worksheet for one of the key step (1 page)
Cover and copyright page (2 pages)
This is a process that works for all STEM projects.
Ideas for STEM projects:
Back to School STEM Challenge Ideas
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1st - 12th
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Science Labs and Explorations for Matter and Energy
Looking to engage students in meaningful learning experiences in each lesson? Labs and hands-on explorations are a great tool to make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for your students. You will love how they engage students and deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.You will love how these Labs and Explorations:Encourage active learning and participationDevelop scientific inquiry and problem-solving skillsEnhance conceptual understanding and retentionFoster critical thin
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
The Scientific Method: Guided Booklet Kit for Science Experiments
This product is also part of a STEM process bundle: Click to learn more!
This download contains more than 25 pages from which you can pick and choose to create your own scientific method booklet to guide your students through any experiment. The pages in this booklet will help your students organize and analyze their thinking during each step in the scientific method.
Here’s what this product contains:
- Scientific Method Mini-poster
- Scientific Method Experiment booklet cover
- 3 different
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Process Booklet Bundle: Scientific Method & Design Process
STEM Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge is an exciting STEM design challenge that will push your students to think like an engineer, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers. Students will have to manipulate limited materials to make sure they can successfully build a structure to support a marshmallow!
The Marshmallow Challenge has been used by teachers and developers alike in classrooms, professional development meetings, on business retreats and so much more. To learn more about The Marshmallow C
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STEM Code & Go Robot Mouse Coding Challenge - Freebie!
Coding Practice... Great for CODING WEEK or any time you are looking to give your students a challenge! The Learning Resources® Code & Go™ Programmable Robot Mouse is a fantastic resource for teaching coding basics. The pages included here are meant to provide an extension and challenge to the basic mazes provided with the Robot Mouse Activity Set.The pages can be used without the robot mouse, but the activity set does provide a good way for students to test and prove their code.Click HERE t
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K - 6th
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