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Thanksgiving laboratory pdfs
Thanksgiving Science: 5 Activities & Labs
Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for Thanksgiving! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:Anatomy of a Turkey (NO PREP!) This activity focuses on the body system of a turkey. Students are provided body part names and descriptions. They must match these body parts with their correct location on the body of a turkey.Selective Breeding to Create a "Super Turkey" (NO PREP!) Students observe sets of turkeys with noticeabl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Halloween or Fall Science STEM and Experiment Inquiry Bundle with 7+ activities!
What do you do with students when they are already excited for a holiday- DO SCIENCE!!! What a great way to keep them focused on crazy days!This is a bundle with 7+ Halloween or Fall STEM and Experiment Inquiry resources:Ghostly Static Electricity! Halloween fun Scientific Method inquiry experimentHalloween Science Inquiry force experiment-Newton's 3rd law- balloon rocketsBat Glider STEM ChallengeFall Halloween Science: Dissolve a Candy Corn w/ the Scientific MethodHalloween Pumpkin Candy Cata
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Food Science And STEM | Making Butter Experiment | Gr 4 5 Thanksgiving Activity
Do you know how butter is made? It is easy to make, and the science is fascinating. Expand students’ knowledge of butter churning. This complete 4th/5th-grade unit contains a teacher guide to improve success. Students investigate the role of fat and cream. A further exploration activity and a STEM Challenge to separate the butter from the buttermilk are included. Great activity for Thanksgiving.Can I use this virtually? The files are PDF but come with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We add
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge and Turkey Craft
Have fun this Thanksgiving with this two part craft/STEM activity. Students first create their own turkey craft with a Styrofoam ball. In the second part, students build a launcher to help the turkey “escape” from the farm. The students start with a simple craft stick catapult and use the engineering design process to improve their designs. This is a super fun way to tie in the holidays, STEM, and science into the curriculum. Want more holiday fun?!? Check out my Thanksgiving Escape Room---
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3rd - 6th
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Phylogenetic Tree Cladogram Project Worksheet Taxonomy Activity - Thanksgiving
Phylogenetic Tree Cladogram Project Worksheet Taxonomy Activity - Thanksgiving: A Thanksgiving science paper lab for taxonomy, cladograms, and phylogeny. This craft is a pumpkin evolutionary tree.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Turkey Genetics - Thanksgiving
Students determine a turkey's genotype and phenotype and reinforces the use of Punnett Squares. Includes teacher answer key.
The files are PDFs in a zip file. Packet is appropriate for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and homeschool students.
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5th - 8th
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Parade Float Balloon Flinker STEM- Thanksgiving Activity
Try this STEM challenge in the days before Thanksgiving, when students know they wil be watching the Macy's Day Parade! Design a weight to hang from the balloon string that will ‘flink’ (float) for at least 10 seconds between 30 cm and 60 cm above the table using the materials given.Materials:•Helium balloon (or several)- you can get these for $1 at the dollar store!, •Various recycled materials (paper, plastics, bottles) •Weights like paper clips of different sizes, washers of different sizes,
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4th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Forensics CSI DNA Extraction & Fingerprinting Gel Electrophoresis
Who stole Mr. Gobbles, the famous Thanksgiving parade turkey? Students will extract DNA from strawberries to learn about DNA extraction. Then, they will run paper "DNA" evidence through a simulated gel electrophoresis chamber to make a DNA fingerprint. Your students will love this Thanksgiving-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity! Feathered Fiasco is a comprehensive classroom resource designed to introduce middle school and high school students to the exciting world of forensic science and D
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
Thanksgiving Dinner Science
Are you looking for a fun experiment to do with your students with a thanksgiving twist?
Well then look no further than Thanksgiving Dinner Science!
With this fun hands on experiment your students will practice the scientific method as they help Dr. Turkey solve the mystery of starch!
Your students will use inquiry to learn which common thanksgiving foods have starch and which do not!
By the end of this experiment they will know that starch is commonly found in roots and is the reason why tree
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2nd - 6th
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Holiday Science of Gratitude & Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab Christmas Bundle
Unique Science Bundle for the Holiday Season: Cranberry DNA Extraction & Science of Gratitude Investigation and CER Pack! Empower your classroom with engaging holiday-themed science activities perfect for use during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and festive season! This dynamic bundle combines two comprehensive activity packs that infuse holiday spirit with hands-on learning experiences suitable for middle school and above.↪️ Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab PackDiscover genetics in action with
Grades:
6th - 12th
Renewable Energy STEM Challenge Design a Sailing Ship Lab Using Wind Power
For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a sailing ship in a tub of water to deliver a marshmallow passenger safely to the other side using a handheld fan as wind. This is the perfect science lab experiment to complete around Thanksgiving as you learn about the voyage of the Mayflower and the Plymouth colony. It also works well as part of a unit on wind power and renewable energy. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities3 slides of
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-1
November STEM Challenges
STEM challenges can add some excitement for your students during the month of November! This bundle of November themed STEM challenges has everything you need for 4 challenges to get your students engaged, thinking, learning, and asking for more in no time at all!Two of the challenges are football themed and two are related to Thanksgiving themes. Students follow the engineering design process and reflect on their final prototype. The November STEM challenges resource is also a part of a growing
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Challenges Bundle
Thanksgiving Gratitude STEM & Social Emotional Activities & Lesson Middle School
Are you searching for a Thanksgiving-themed science activity that resonates with middle school students on an emotional level? This SEL + Science Thanksgiving Activity combines the fun of hands-on experiments with the profound concepts of gratitude and instant gratification, making it an unforgettable learning experience. This versatile lesson is ideal for students in public and private schools, homeschooling environments, scout troops, and friendship circles.What's Inside:Marshmallow Roasting E
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School and High School Science + SEL
Indian Corn Lab Activities - Fun Science Experiments for Fall or Thanksgiving
Looking for some seriously fun fall science? Try these Indian corn labs! Kids conduct full-blown experiments. They hypothesize; identify independent and controlled variables; use measurement tools; design and carry out fair tests, record results, and draw conclusions. Open the preview to take a closer look at the Thanksgiving activities.Before you begin the lab, choose one or more testable questions for your class. Four pages of pictures and text explain how each set-up worked when one teacher
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Bouyancy Experiment Boat Design: The Case of the Mayflower Match Up
This is a fun and engaging experiment for studying buoyancy or the scientific method.
Read aloud or have students read The Case of the Mayflower Match Up. This is about a detective who is called to the home of two kids Patrick Pilram and May Pilram. After learning about the pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower, they each have an idea about what boat design will be the most effective for carrying a heavy load.. Students are asked to complete the experiment for themselves and decide who to believe.
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1st - 7th
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Thanksgiving Making Slime | Thanksgiving Science Experiment | States of Matter
Thanksgiving is a great time to make slime! It is a really fun Science experiment for children of all ages. It is quick and easy to make, and lots of fun to experiment with. It can be made easily at home or in school, as the ingredients are easy to find. Slime is great for teaching about chemical reactions and also the properties of materials. Slime is also good for teaching about states of matter, as it is a non-Newtonian Fluid. Add making green slime to your list of St Patrick's Day activities
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4th - 7th
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Find biotic (reproductive) potential of pumpkins...and have a yummy treat
Middle and High Schoolers like to celebrate holidays too!
In this activity students count the number of seeds in a pumpkin and use that number to represent exponential growth and biotic potential.
Great for Halloween or Thanksgiving!
Vocabulary included:
Biotic (reproductive) Potential
Limiting Factors
Carrying Capacity
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5th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Making Rock Candy Crystals | Thanksgiving Science Experiment.
Making rock candy crystals is the perfect Science experiment for Thanksgiving It is a fun Chemistry lab to teach students about saturated solutions, precipitation and crystals. Making rock candy is a super fun kitchen chemistry experiment that is quick and simple to do. They can be made in a variety of different fun colours, by using different food colouring. The resource comes with:Teacher guideEquipment listExperiment worksheet (2 pages)A simple Science explanation for the experimentBonus Than
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4th - 7th
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Thanksgiving Science | Oobleck Science Experiment | States of Matter | STEM.
Fun Thanksgiving Themed Oobleck Experiment & ActivityMaking Oobleck is a fun and engaging way to teach students about solids, liquids and gases. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, which behaves like both a solid and a liquid. Making oobleck is a fun experiment for Thanksgiving Science lessons. The resource includes: Background Science InformationResource ListTeacher GuideStudent ProcedureStudent Worksheets The answers to the questions are also included to make this a quick and easy resource t
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4th - 7th
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Thanksgiving Fireworks in a Jar | Thanksgiving Science Lab | Density of Liquids.
Thanksgiving Fireworks in a Jar is a great Science experiment for the classroom, as real fireworks are not safe to handle. This simple Science experiment is great for explaining about the different densities of liquids and how colors mix together. This is a great experiment for celebrating Thanksgiving This fun kitchen Science experiment uses just a few simple kitchen supplies, so its quick and easy to do. This resource comes with:Teacher instructionsEquipment listExperiment worksheet A simple S
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2nd - 5th
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Food Science | Making Butter Experiment | Gr K 1 Thanksgiving Activity
Discover dairy products by churning butter. All directions and tips are provided to guide you to success. The investigation, STEM Challenge, and further exploration make exploring the properties of matter and butter memorable. Great for a Thanksgiving science activity. Students will be amazed at how easy it is to make butter.This activity is a PDF. You can use it with Easel by TPT, but we did not create an overlay. We feel at this age level, the experiment is best done with paper and pencil.
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | Grade K 1 Experiments
Thanksgiving STEM and Social Emotional Learning Activity | Middle School Science
In this Thanksgiving STEM Activity, students will make biodegradable plastic from corn products and learn about pilgrims, corn, popcorn and modern uses for corn. Students will also make the connection between the potential in a kernel of corn and the vision for which the Pilgrims sacrificed. This SUPER easy activity just requires corn starch, corn oil, food coloring and water. You will also need access to a microwave. Students who enjoy making slime (your sensory kiddos!) will love this. This e
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School and High School Science + SEL
Candy Corn Experiment
This is a fun dissolving experiment to do around Halloween and Thanksgiving especially if you have extra candy corn. This is a relatively low prep experiment that still wows the kids!
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PreK - 2nd
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