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Free elementary problem solving measurement laboratories
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
Graduated Cylinders - Measuring the Volume of a Liquid {FREEBIE}
Having a hard time finding assessments for measuring the volume of a liquid? I always pair this assessment with real, hands-on practice in the classroom. I’ve also used it to introduce this topic with the assessment first so the students know how to read the graduated cylinders before you give them one with water in it. There are 6 questions on this one page assessment and an answer document that goes with it. You can use them as exit tickets, homework, class practice, final assessments or in a
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3rd - 9th
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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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Physical Properties of Matter Stations Science TEKS 5.5A
Designed to support Texas Science TEKS 5.5A
Classify matter based on physical properties, including mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid, and gas), relative density (sinking and floating), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy.
The following sheets are the directions for 6 stations to investigate various Physical Properties of Matter. Station 6 has two options. Choose the option that best fits your needs. The first option uses an
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4th - 5th
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Candy Bar Experiment- Measuring Matter
This is a fun way for students to experiment with matter (candy bars) and use science equipment.
After teaching a lesson on mass, volume and density, students can apply their knowledge and work in groups to measure different candy bars.
Items need:
-balance
-gram cubes
-ruler
-container filled with water
-pencil
-5 fun size candy bars (Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, KitKat, 3 Musketeer)
There is also a grading sheet where students can grade each other based on how well they worked as a group.
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3rd - 7th
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How to find the volume of a solid using the liquid displacement method
This is a short, animated, PowerPoint slide show, demonstrating the method used to find the volume of an irregular solid (a swimmer doll) using liquid displacement. The original volume of water in the graduated cylinder is measured, the swimmer races over to the graduated cylinder and jumps into the water, the water level rises, and the new volume of the water is measured. The subtraction of the two numbers is shown, along with the results.Note - It is also part of my bundled packages of lesson
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Liquid Volume: Measuring with 30 mL Graduated Cylinders FREE Worksheet
Give your students practice measuring liquid volume in 30 mL graduated cylinders with this free worksheet. In the worksheet, students record the volume of liquid in graduated cylinders and shade the graduated cylinders to show specific volumes. The tick marks on the graduated cylinders count by one. The graduated cylinders in this worksheet show liquid with a meniscus instead of a straight line. This one-page worksheet includes a complete answer key. This free worksheet is a sample from my Liqui
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Measuring Liquid Volume in Graduated Cylinders Worksheet Bundle
Moon Craters Experiment
This is a little experiement creating moon craters in the classroom. There is a recording sheet for students to record their observations.
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Qualitative vs Quantitative Descriptions
Handy graphics to remind students of differences between descriptors. All good observations include both kinds. A great reference tool for Science Notebooks! This free resource is brought to you by Science Cut Ups http://www.sciencecutups.com/
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5th - 9th
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Measuring Around The Room
-Basic measurement worksheet
-Used as a "refresher" with using rulers
-"Double-dipped" into math, as we were studying rounding
-Students are given a ruler to take basic measurements in mm or cm
-6 itmes are filled in for you, three are left to student choice as to what to measure
-I "super challenged" my students to complete the activity silently, giving us more sharing time at the end because everyone was working diligently.
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2nd - 4th
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Measurement Lab I Weight Mass Length Capacity and Time
The measurement lab is a 24 question hands-on activity that includes all the components of measurement: using the tools, recognizing the terms, and converting measurements. It includes weight, mass, length, capacity, time, and temperature in both customary and metric units. The hands on measurement lab gives students all the confidence they need in order to master their measurement objectives! Instructions and extension questions are included. And be sure to check out my Measurement Google Forms
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4th - 5th
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100th Day Science Measurement Predictions
What better to do on the 100th day than challenge your students to practice measurement! This one is sure to get them thinking! This includes a sheet of challenges in cm and the same challenges in inches.Looking for more 100th day STEM- try this bundle!100th Day Science STEM Inquiry Challenges Experimentsor this quick STEM challenge! 100th Day STEM Challenge: Create a tool to grab 100 Fruit Loops!If you like this- check out some of my other products! States of Matter Bundle: Teach, Observe &
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2nd - 5th
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Density Lab - Discovering the Densities of Coke and Diet Coke
This laboratory experiment (Discovering and Comparing the Densities of Coke and Diet Coke) is written in the scientific format. Students make hypotheses regarding the densities of coke and diet coke, observe the physical properties, and use mathematical reasoning to discover the reason for the density differences between these two materials. Students are always shocked by the outcome of this experiment. This laboratory write-up can be used in isolation, or can be supplemented with comparison
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4th - 6th
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Halloween Measurement Activity I STEM I Metric Measurement
Need a fun science way to keep your students actively engaged during the Halloween season? This never fail activity will allow them to practice their measurement skills while enjoying the seasonal fun at the same time! The only materials you'll need are graduated cylinders, beakers, and/or measuring cups, food coloring, and water. Add flashlights and scary music for extra excitement! And be sure to check out my Measurement Google Forms Quizzes - great digital assessments for all your measureme
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4th - 6th
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Volume Measurement RAINBOW LAB - Level A (CP or HON) Must Have!
PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-Level A lab for college prep or honors classes. Used frequently in 5th – 10th grade science classroomsThis lab is part of a larger version found on TPT at the link below that has all 3 differentiated levels:FULL VERSION CLICK HERETHE RAINBOW LAB! Be your own mad scientist. Make your very own rainbow while learning the scientific method, measuremen
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5th - 10th
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Outdoor Metric Scavenger Hunt
Get your kids outside and moving with this metric scavenger hunt. Groups will need a small balance, meterstick, & string to complete.
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5th - 9th
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Science Measurements worksheets on Distance (grade 2, 3, 4, 5)
Centimeters, Millimeters, and Meters Oh My! Making measurements is an essential skill in science. This Simple Science Session is intentionally designed to help you teach your students how to read numbers on a ruler. The challenge section gets your students to think more deeply about this skill. The investigation section offers the students a chance to apply and can transfer into an investigation
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Mummify a Hot Dog
Great activity to include with a study of ancient civilizations. Students place "Frank" in Natron (baking soda and salt) and within weeks Frank is "mummified." Step by step directions with photos. Student worksheet to record observations.
Math, Science, and Social Studies - all in one activity.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Fingerprinting lab
This is a lab on fingerprinting analysis. Students will learn the different types of fingerprints and will reinforce this concept with a short online "whodunit" challenge comparing fingerprinting types. Students will then fingerprint themselves and analyze their unique fingerprinting types. Lastly, students will obtain a suspect fingerprint and compare it to the rest of the class to solve the case of the "whoopee cushion prank."
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5th - 8th
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Measuring the Ooze of Zombie Blood
This high interest activity for grades 5-9 will grasp their attention and allow students to apply the concepts of a controlled experiment following the scientific method.
Students will time different simulated blood viscosities. Don't worry, there is no fake blood to buy just water, corn syrup and food coloring.
Within this lab there is a strong math connection to data analysis skills such as mean, median, mode or range as well as line graphs. Therefore this activity is great for science t
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5th - 8th
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Reading the Volume of Graduated Cylinders
Students will read the minor grids, record the volume, and draw the meniscus of graduated cylinders. Can be used in a lab station or as a quick equipment quiz.
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4th - 6th
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Mass Measurement Lab
A hands-on measurement lab where random objects are chosen to measure mass using pan balances or triple beam balances and a digital scale. Students will take the first measurement on a balance and then the second on the digital scale. They will then find the difference between the two measurements. The end of the lab questions discuss why there may be a difference between the two measurements. Extension acitivity: choose 5 objects and graph the results.
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3rd - 7th
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*FREE* Middle School Lab Report Template
Need a template to help your students focus their thoughts during a lab activity. Use this printable template for their notes and thoughts. This is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. This template can be easily used in an interactive notebook as well.This product is a FREE digital download. Feel free to share with others, but don't forget to give me and my TpT store a shoutout. Thank you for your business.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Gummy Worm Density Lab
What will happen to the volume, mass, and density of gummy worms when you leave them in solutions of water, water with salt, and water with baking soda for a period of two days? Students will investigate volume, mass, and density with gummy worms and various solutions.
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5th - 7th
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