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Kindergarten Spring social studies laboratories
First Grade Science Experiments Bundle
Are you in need of simple, easy-to-follow spring science experiments for first grade or second grade? This set of science experiments is sure to hook your little learners while giving you hands-on science lessons in your classroom!Each science experiment has:teacher notes and directionspictorial directions for students to follow (in color and b&w)a recording page for science journals or to be used solo.Make science ENGAGING and EASY with these science experiments!Spring Science Experiments-C
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K - 1st
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Peeps Science Experiment by Teacher With Coffee
Looking for a fun, seasonal science experiment? Then this is perfect for you! Inside you will find everything you need to conduct the experiment with you class. Your students can test which liquid will dissolve Peeps the best, then record their results in a Science Journal. If you're working on teaching changes in matter, this is a great way for students to see the concept in action! Also included are pages for a Sink or Float experiment. With this purchase you will receive:Scientific Method Car
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PreK - 1st
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Parts of a Seed
Use this page to teach students the parts of a seed. Soak fresh seeds (We used lima beans) in water until they absorb water, the seed coat starts to come off, and they start to split open. Should take several hours. Students will each get their own seed and will be able to identify each part on their seed. They will tape each part of their seed to the bottom of their paper.
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K - 3rd
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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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Chick Hatching Observation Journal
Use this 17 page observation journal while learning about living and nonliving things, oviparous and viviparous animals or when hatching chicks in the classroom.
Pages include:
*categorizing living/nonliving and oviparous/viviparous animals
*predicting what animal is in the egg
*how to care for the eggs
*development calendar to track the 21 days of growth
*candling embryo observation sheet
*explaining why they see different things when they candle the eggs
*sequence sheet to retell how the chic
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K - 2nd
Egg Observation Journal for Incubation and Candling
This journal allows children to document the changes seen within the egg as they study the incubation process. Two different versions are included (both one page only). The first version allows a space to candle and draw the egg daily. The second version allows five spaces to candle and draw the eggs during any given days throughout the process.
Please check my other TPT items for more chick incubation activities.
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PreK - 3rd
Sink or Float Easter Eggs
Looking for a fun science experiment for Easter? Look no further! Fill Easter eggs with different objects that will sink or float. Have students make predictions for each object and test them out. This can be done as a whole group, center work of even individual. This product contains 4 different types of worksheets according to your student's ability.
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PreK - 2nd
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Chick Hatching Observational Journal
A simple and fun packed journal kids can use in the classroom or at home write down their observations about incubating eggs and the chicks that hatch from them! Includes predictions, notes about how hens hatch their eggs, notes about how incubators can hatch eggs, drawing pictures of their chicks, adopting a chick to record observations, a chick birth certificate, describing important parts of a chick's habitat, maze, coloring page and more! NOTE: You can print this booklet double sided then fo
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PreK - 3rd
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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
Plant Life Cycle Observation Journal
A 30 day observation journal for the Plant Life Cycle. Students can draw a picture of what they see, write what they see and circle what stage the plant is in. Would go perfectly with growing plants in your classroom. This would be a way to track what students are observing each day.
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K - 4th
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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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Plants, Animals, and Humans: Let's Learn about the Needs of Living Things!
Need to meet those kindergarten NGSS standards for observing and identifying patterns in plants, animals, and humans and enjoy a healthy dose of spring in your classroom? Then this is the resource for you! This resource is full of rigorous but kid-friendly printables for helping you meet the science standards by engaging your kindergarteners in an observational and hands-on science adventure where they detect the patterns in plants, animals, and humans that help them grow, survive, and thrive. S
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PreK - 1st
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K-LS1-1
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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Flower Dissection - Parts of a Flower Worksheets, Diagrams, Do Now, Exit Ticket
Help your students learn about the different parts of a flower with this hands on flower dissection activity. This "Parts of a Flower" product includes a full lesson plan, a 'do now' worksheet, anchor charts, video directions, flower dissection worksheets, a vocabulary exit ticket, a coloring page, and answer keys. You can also purchase my PowerPoint presentation that complements this lesson perfectly. Tailored for your science block, this lesson spans approximately 35-65 minutes, allowing flexi
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PreK - 12th
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3-LS1-1
Butterfly Life Cycle Observation Journal
A 30 day observation journal for the Butterfly Life Cycle. Students can draw a picture of what they see, write what they see and circle what stage the butterfly is in. Would go perfectly with raising butterflys in your classroom. This would be a way to track what students are observing each day.
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K - 3rd
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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: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Science Demonstrations For CER Prompts | Bell Ringers | And More FREEBIE
This digital download contains 4 demonstrations. Perform them for your students or set them up for everyone to try. The concept of Science Show and Tell is based on the reading concept “Read and React.” Throughout the demonstration you will tell your students to react. They will then write or illustrate their reaction to the demonstration so far. Some may write a prediction. Others may write what they think or an observation. As a class you will share your reactions. It helps build obser
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K - 6th
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Lady Bug Life Cycle Journal
A 30 day observation journal for the Lady Bug Life Cycle. Students can draw a picture of what they see, write what they see and circle what stage the lady bug is in.
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K - 4th
Spring Observation Book & Life Cycles Bundle: Plant, Butterfly, Frog, Rock
5 observation and life cycle books included in this bundle!!!
Definitely check out the preview of this item!!
Rock Observations Book- length & weight in metrics & english describe properties
Tadpole Frog Life Cycle observation book
Butterfly Life Cycle Observation Journal/Book
Butterfly Observation Book:
Use this butterfly observation journal to record the different stages of the butterfly life cycle through pictures and writing. Students draw, write, or use a combination to describe w
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K - 5th
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Preschool Seed Planting Journal
A science journal for documenting the life cycle of a seed. There is a place to keep track of the day # as well as for practice in writing the date. Students will be able to draw a picture of the current stage of the seed (seed, sprout...). There is also a place for them to write one or two words describing their picture. This journal is intended to be used in conjunction with growing your own seeds within your classroom. This can either be done with a ziplock, wet paper towel and a seed placed
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PreK - K
Plant Inquiry Science Lab Activities | 5 E Scientific Process | Plant Unit
Six plant inquiry activities that will keep your students engaged! Includes student lab pages for six inquiries, a pre-assessment and background knowledge for students, along with teacher notes for each lesson. The lab activities are based on the 5Es method for teaching science: Engage, Explain, Explore, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The student lab pages include a materials list, procedures, and plenty of space to draw and write observations. You can copy all of the labs into a lab book for your
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K - 4th
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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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Rainbow Fizzy Eggs - Easter Science Experiment
Lab report sheet for Rainbow Fizzy Eggs science experiment. Great for Easter and spring time!
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PreK - 3rd
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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