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Kindergarten problem solving social studies laboratories
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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250 STEM Labs - 5 books in 1 - stem challenges physics projects experiments
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!Want to never have to buy another collection of STEM ideas? This set has all you'll ever need. It's all 5 of my STEM Labs books with 50 projects in each! Get this money-saving bundle for your whole school! Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! These projects really focus on the engineering and design process. They don't have pictures of what you're supposed to build or recipes to follow to do a complete activity. The
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K - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
Making Butter Science Experiment Worksheet
With this fun experiment, students get hands-on with the emulsion process by making butter in a jar!
Perfect for: Thanksgiving, Colonial studies, early American studies, cause and effect, sequencing, and life skills.
At the end of each experiment, there is a section to either discuss or write the results.
This pack includes modified experiments for special education, younger learners, and students who are unable write words or sentences. A page is also included for older or a more advanced
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PreK - 3rd
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STEM Marshmallow Engineering Challenge
STEM: MARSHMALLOW STRUCTURE ENGINEERING --- This digital file (.PDF) activity is focused introducing how earth changes can affect structural engineering efficacy and is perfect for individual or small group activity. After completing a unit on ‘Earth Changes: Slowly and Quickly,’ I presented a challenge to my 2nd grade students. This activity is a 4-page .PDF file, including (title page, instruction page, activity sheet, credit pages). The buyer will need to print to use. This activity integrat
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K - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â HiStory Science - Bundle!
Recycling Powerpoint, Sort, and Inquiry
Recycling Inquiry: Why is it important to recyle?
Powerpoint slides share what happens to our trash and how long it takes for paper, plastic, tin to decompose.
Students were asked to bring in paper and plastic recylables. They made a prediction of what our class uses more of (paper or plastic). Then we sorted and recorded our data on the data sheet provided.
We tied this in with SS being good citizens and taking care of our community.
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K - 2nd
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Earthquake Experiment
Make an earthquake using 2 pieces of cardboard, tape, string, & dirt!
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K - 6th
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Makerspace Ideas for the K-5 Crowd
Looking for ideas to get your elementary Makerspace up and running? Check out this packet of ideas that includes a materials list, a book list, 24 project ideas (with materials, duration, and directions), and follow up questions to complement your Makerspace.
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K - 5th
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Science Observation Journal Cover
This is a Science Observation Journal Cover that can be used with any science program that you use in your classroom.
Use it for your Kindergarten students who are just learning to make observations, or for your elementary and intermediate students that are in need of a Science Journal.
You can print the cover and place it in the front of a 3-ring binder, or paste it to a spiral notebook, or staple it to the front of a stack of papers. It's up to you and works with any journal setup!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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Desk Pet Home STEM Project
Have you jumped on the Desk Pet craze?If so, this is a resource for you. Have your students create a Desk Pet home for their desk or work space. This completely online STEM project follows the Engineering Process with editable slides for you to use as needed.Also, included are 3 extension activities for your early finishers.
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K - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of the Circumference of the Earth
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â HiStory Science - Bundle!
CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Clepsydra
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.How do you measure time without the sun shining? How did the Ancient Greeks use water to time their legal arguments? In this edition we build a clepsydra from household items and see how the Ancient Greeks tracked time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â HiStory Science - Bundle!
Stock Photo: Student Scientist Experimenting-Personal & Commercial Use
Image of a Student Scientist (Science Experiments)
©Molly Coulter Photography
This set includes one image of a Student Scientist for the teacherpreneur in mind, all originally styled, photographed and edited by Molly Coulter.
Included is one vertical high resolution color image in JPEG format.
Please check out the preview and read the Terms of Use before purchasing. If you have any questions, please ask at the Q&A tab.
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-Photographs may be used for personal, educational, a
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PreK - 12th
HiStory Science - The Story of Archimedes "Eureka!"
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Archimedes - he needs to solve the problem of King Hiero's crown. Is it pure gold, or does the king have a problem with his jeweler? Follow along as we solve the mystery.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!
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K - 5th
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Also included in:Â HiStory Science - Bundle!
Conservation Lab- Piaget Cognitive Development
The document contains talking points and action points for applying Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development.Specifically the concept of Conservation.Document includesGraham cracker testPenny testLiquid testPlaydough test
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Which Magnet is the Strongest? Experiment Lesson Plan
Using the Scientific Method, this investigation is used to help students understand that: **different types of forces may cause and object’s motion to change**how forces from direct contact can cause an object to move**how some forces, including gravity and magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance **how forces have applications in our lives**how magnets are used in everyday life **how their strength can determine what they are attracted to.Can be differentiated for any K-5 classroom.
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K - 5th
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Making a Rainbow Challenge Experiment
Challenge: How can we mix colors with limitations and without pouring the water into the cups?
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K - 5th
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NO PREP AT HOME STEM Peep Activities
Your students will enjoy these fun activities to puzzle over around this Easter season! I will be adding resources I am sending home. Later, I will add standards sheets and covers.Included you will find 6 graphic organizers that will cover 3 experiments your students/kids can do with peeps. The 3 experiments and corresponding worksheets are designed to expose early learners to the Scientific Method, creating a framework for future inquiries. 2 pages covering dissolving peeps in various liquid
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PreK - 2nd
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Group Job Task Cards
This is a resource for group work in any room. I created it for my STEM and science labs but enjoy it as a resource! Fits a regular sheet of paper. Cut and use these as desk tents, or fold and add onto a lanyard!
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K - 8th
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