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Holidays laboratories for Microsoft Word
Lab: Paper Plate Periodic Table and m&m Atoms - Energy Levels and Electrons
Students study the structure of the atom with m&m's atoms on a paper plate periodic table! This lab investigation on edible "electrons" and elements explores the Essential Question: How are Elements Arranged in the Periodic Table? And, How Are Electrons Configured in an Atom?"Share with your students edible electrons; EX: m&m's, skittles, smarties, cereal, or mini-marshmallows. Ss will model atoms of elements using a paper plate and different sorts of sweets. At the end of the lab, when
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Candy Mix Bundle: Lab Investigations
Halloween Mystery Lab
In this lab activity students will investigate how drop height of a substance affects the diameter of a splattered droplet. They will utilize the scientific method to conduct this experiment which will actively engage middle school science students! Students LOVE this!
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6th - 8th
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Exploding Pumpkins! Science Lab for Fall
This lab explores pressure and its effect on pumpkins. Comes with both teacher packet and student lab reports. Detailed instructions, make your students' fall memorable by blowing up pumpkins!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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STEM Activity: DROP IT! Egg Drop Challenge Project Based Learning
Inexpensive and ingenious! Let's Build Something Together Engineering Resource (LBSTER) invites students to create the ideal egg container: the lightest container for an “A+” Grade to protect a raw Grade-A egg from cracking, such as after a four-story free fall drop from the football stadium stands! Ss participate in project based learning STEM activity with DROP IT! to understand how to safely ship containers; from cargo in cars to rovers on Mars. Successful explorations of Mars with rovers (li
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
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Also included in: Moon2Mars: Perseverance and Ingenuity Mars Mission
Chemistry Candy Cane Christmas Labs Covalent Bonding Chemical change High School
Stem lab Chemistry Your high school students will skip class just to perform this activity. Candy canes are formed into a shepherd's crook shape after the cooking process is complete. Then, the hot candy is bent. When it cools, it is hard and very non-bending. A little heat, though, can make it malleable once more. Use this experiment to talk about melting and cooling. Included is a written explanation of what has occurred in the experimentKey concepts=Physcial and chemical changesIonic and C
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-3
Also included in: High School Chemistry MEGA Bundle
Geology Aquifers fun edible lab Middle School Science and Homeschool
Do your middle school science students love to eat candy in school? Do not fight it but embrace it by having them build an edible aquiferThis lesson is terrific both for the classroom teacher and homeschoolMake science FUN Included in this lesson is1. Prelab with questions2. Detailed instructions on the materials and procedure3. Extension if you would like to have your students go further into the subject Materials Clear plastic cupsIce cream scoopSpoonsDrinking straws Blue/red food coloringV
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Science Geology Bundle for Middle School Science & Home School
Christmas Science Lab Dissolving Candy Cane Experiment
STEM Your students will be very interested in this activity. It has become a holiday tradition that my students look forward to experiencingStudents in this laboratory activity work cooperatively to produce the desired product, make observations, and examine the effect of heat on bonding forces. They complete a written handout relating to the effect of heat on bonding and have lots of fun.The product contains 2 labs. At the conclusion, students will answer questions and complete a graph. Detai
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Chemistry Christmas Borax Ornament Lab Middle School lab
STEM This is the ideal Christmas lab you have been searching for to teach your students the important concepts of crystal formation, solutions, and supersaturated solutions. It has been classroom-tested for many years. I have taught this lab as a gateway for Earth science geology, intro to inorganic chemistry, and how snowflakes formed in the atmosphere.Happy Holidays!!!!!
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: High School Chemistry MEGA Bundle
Microwave Marshmallow Experiment
This is a science lesson I usually use around Valentine's Day for our "Candy Science" theme. Students watch and record what they see as the 90 seconds go by. After we turn chocolate santa marshmallows into tasty Smore snacks to go with our camping theme!
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1st - 4th
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Question Exploration: Our Atmosphere and the Ozone Layer
Is the Earth's ozone layer in danger? This Question Exploration provides basic background information to answer questions on ozone-related issues in atmospheric science. Often students confuse ozone depletion with global warming or the Earth’s protective upper ozone layer with ozone and smog at the ground level. This lesson focuses on the structure of the ozone layer and how we have learned to protect it. Training Materials Instruction Guide: Our Atmosphere and the Ozone LayerOzone Q&A for I
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: The Atmosphere (air)
Christmas Light Absorption Transmission and Reflection Middle School Science Lab
Can you describe, scientifically, what is happening to an RGB Christmas light when placed in front of different colored gummy bear filters?A very easy prep, low cost, and fascinating lab exploring how we see colors. Perfect for Christmas science. Students will compare the absorption and reflection of Christmas lights on different colored gummy candies. It was developed to be conducted in one class period This activity improves students ‘understanding of the visible light spectrum and wavelength.
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7th - 9th
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BLOOD-SOLID OR LIQUID? Learn BLOOD VISCOSITY w/ Psyllium-ENRICHMENT-Body Systems
Human blood is made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts, and protein. Plasma represents fifty-five percent of blood. The solid part of blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.Viscosity CuriosityMaybe you are studying anatomy. Maybe its Halloween. Whatever the reason for your interest in blood. Here is an opportunity to make a scientific investigation of blood viscosity. And another big plus is that its also edible!Using materi
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
Oceanography Oil Spill Cleanup Earth Day Lesson for Middle School Students
How do oil spills affect marine animals? Students will witness the repercussions of a simulated oil spill on land, water, and marine life. Working in teams, students will experiment with various materials and tools employed in oil spill cleanup efforts, assessing their efficiency. This educational activity is well-suited for oceanography, environmental concerns, and Earth Day units. Objectives 1. Evaluate tools for their effectiveness in solving a problem.2. Learn some of the reasons why oil s
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Oceanography Fun Activities, Labs, Directed Readings, Graphic Outlines
Chemistry Halloween fun Dracula's favorite soap pH activity
Your students will greatly enjoy this lab. Easy setup and clean-up are part of the experiment. Get them interested in chemistry and Ph. I promise you this is a lab they will tell their parents about I left the file in Word so feel free to make any changes you wish.Happy Halloween!Guided reading with questionsComplete theanswer key with adetailed explanation*This product was written for Halloween but you can use it anytime to teach about acids and bases
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Lab: Cloud In A Bottle Experiment
Now-you-see-it, now-you-don't! This is a good experiment for students to try themselves, watching a cloud appear and disappear before their own eyes, as they change pressure and temperature.This product is in Microsoft Word .doc form so that Ts can customize the discussion to fit the needs of their Ss.This Content Enhancement Routine is classroom tested to help students with the following Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in Science:SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: The Atmosphere (air)
Weather Bunnies Lab Hydrated Ionic Compounds to measure Humidity
This laboratory experiment offers an engaging educational opportunity to instruct students on the practical applications of hydrated and anhydrous Cobalt Chloride in measuring humidity levels. Aligned with the MS-ESS2-5 standard, the "Determining Relative Humidity (Weather Inquiry)" lab for middle school students seamlessly integrates chemistry concepts with meteorological phenomena. The detailed lesson plan provides comprehensive guidance, including a step-by-step procedure and a thorough answe
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-5
MAKE A 3D BLOOD MODEL with Psyllium! ENRICHMENT / HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
This activity guides students in building a three-dimensional blood model. Adults have approximately 1.2-1.5 gallons (or 10 units) of blood in their bodies. Using that as a guide, psyllium powder and water are used to construct plasma. Three types of pasta are used for other blood components (red and white blood cells and platelets).For further visualization purposes, segments of the model can be displayed in Petri dishes. Additionally, students are prompted to make connections after viewing a p
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
Physics The Great Easter Basket Drop Newton's Three Laws
This engaging activity offers a blend of fun and education, ideally suited for the day before Spring Break.It presents a creative approach to incorporating Newton's three laws of motion into an Easter-themed lesson, suitable for both traditional classroom settings and homeschool environments. Supporting students' comprehension of Newton's laws, this Easter lab activity explores the interplay between force, motion, and energy. By utilizing an Easter basket to delve into Free Body Diagrams (FBDs)
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Grades:
8th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Christmas Milk High School Chemistry Polar and Non Polar Bonds
Fun Lab for your High School Chemistry Students. Objective his experiment helps us understand the importance of surfactants in the respiratory systemIn this lab, your students will discover about polar and nonpolar bonding.Even if they have done this lab before now they will understand the chemistry.MaterialsSmall clear dish about 5 inches in diameterWhole milk or 2 percentHoliday Cookie cuttersFood coloringLiquid dish soap does not use antibacterial
Grades:
9th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Christmas Activities High School Chemistry Fun Labs
S'more Protein Synthesis Activity/Lab
Everyone loves chocolate, right? Are you tired of doing paper copies of Transcription and Translation and looking for something to spice up your classroom? Well, here is an activity where students are provided strands of DNA to turn into amino acids, which then codes for a specific trait on our S'more. This is a very simplified version of transcription and translation (No Enzymes or tRNA), but it can be adapted to fit any level of biology! I also used this as a Valentine's day activity, but it c
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Microscopic Holiday Cards: Create Microscopic Holiday Cards!
In this fun lab, students will produce tiny Holiday Card and use microscope skills to view them. It also comes with a fun bonus activity!I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new content on a weekly basis, so click follow me under my store name to be the first to know.Everything you need to teach a unit on Cells, Tissues, Organelles, and using Microscopes can be found in this Unit Bundle. It is NGSS aligned.Get it here: Cells, Tissues, and Microscopes Unit B
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5th - 12th
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Carbon Storage Tree Lab: Measure the amount of carbon stored in your trees
Trees are natural carbon sinks, storing carbon they remove from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. But how much Carbon do they actually remove? In this fun and engaging lab, students measure the circumference of trees on your school yard in order to calculate the amount of carbon stored and removed from the atmosphere. Simple set up, all you need is a string and a tape measure and some trees! Get the kids outside and learning, a great Earth Day or end of the year activity! All instructio
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS2-2
Potions Class - STEM with a Wizardy Twist
Includes three short STEM activities (elephant toothpaste, unpoppable bubbles, and slime) presented as wizards potions. It includes the experiment (potion), a short explanation about the science, and links to longer explanations or alternative ways to conduct the experiment. These would be good for short fun STEM experiments or to add some flair to those reading Harry Potter or other book that included wizards. It would also be fun to add some science near Halloween.
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PreK - 8th
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Environment The Effect of Salt on Brine Fish Hatching Inquiry Lab
The objectives of this experiment are for students to acquire the ability to design a scientific experiment using dependent and indepent variables.They will also practice collecting data and drawing scientific conclusions. Brine shrimp eggs are a suitable subject for these experiments and can be used for many years, making them an excellent choice for science fairs and teaching osmosis, scientific methods, and ecology. The lab involves determining the ideal environment for hatching brine shrimp
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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