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6th grade Common Core RST.6-8.4 laboratories
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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PhEt Law of Conservation of Energy Skate park BASIC webquest
This is a great webquest activity for introducing the law of conservation of energy.Phet.edu is a great source of simulations for all fields of math and science. For this sim you will go to Energy Skate Park BASIC.You should spend some time playing around with the site before using it. You must also make sure your school's firewall will allow you to use HTML5 or Java applets. PHET.EDU MAY NOT WORK ON iPad!!! Please check with your IT department or run Phet.edu BEFORE purchasing this file!!! You
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-5
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint
This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
States of Matter Science Activities and Experiments
Reinforce states of matter concepts using these 8 lab activities to teach about properties and changing states of matter. Students will learn about phases of matter, mass, density, changing states of, and characteristics of solid, liquid, and gas matter using the 8 lab activities in your science classroom. Like these states of matter experiments? Check out the unit and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: about the properties of a solid, liquid, or gashow matter changesStates of Matt
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: States of Matter Unit with Worksheets, Activities, Experiments, Projects
What is a Watershed? Hands-on Activity
This hands-on activity with digital lab sheet option will teach students about the importance of watersheds. Students will learn what one is, create the watershed using newspaper, and be able to describe how it is important to humans. Students will also manipulate and explain how pollutants can affect our drinking water. This lesson is aligned with NGSS 5-ESS2-1 : Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.Students will: Fo
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Activities and Experiments
Reinforce characteristics and concepts related to physical and chemical changes with these 8 hands-on lab activity experiments. Each activity will further help students learn about physical and chemical changes. Students will make observations and demonstrate their knowledge by making predictions and answering comprehension questions. Like this physical and chemical changes activity? Check out the unit and save 20%These lab activities will have students understand: How matter changes state Exam
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Also included in: Physical and Chemical Changes Unit
Metric ruler triple beam balance graduated cylinder thermometer lab junior high
Practicing using lab tools, measurements, and the metric system has never been more fun! Your students will be fully engaged and learning when they complete this engaging hands-on lab! This has been a great way for my students to learn and retain the critical skill of measuring with common lab tools. Students travel to various stations to get actual hands-on practice with various measurement tools they will encounter throughout the year during labs. Hands on manipulatives, graphic interface, and
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6th - 9th
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Science Lab Safety Activity - First Visit to the Lab
An important part of any science class is working in the laboratory. Most of the lab work you will do with your students is very safe, but from time to time, students will be working with chemicals or lab equipment that could cause them harm if not used properly. The purpose of this activity is to get your students thinking about lab rules and lab safety. By the end of this activity your students should be well acquainted with the lab and its safety features. Both printable and digital versions
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Speed Velocity and Acceleration Activity
Teach students about speed, velocity, and acceleration with this science lesson and hands-on paper airplane activity. This lesson will teach students what speed, velocity, and acceleration are, the formulas used to calculate motion, and have students review their learning through the flying of paper airplanes. In addition, students will learn how to measure motion through the activities in this lesson. Like this lesson on speed, velocity, and acceleration? Check out the force and motion unit and
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Force and Motion Unit
Science Lab Equipment Identification ~Original~ for Chemistry/Physical Science
This two page worksheet containing a word bank and 31 images of lab equipment may be used as a scavenger hunt activity, assignment, or quiz.Purchase of this product also includes TpT Easel Activity and three auto-grading Easel assessments (students may self-check their work using this tool). All answers included. Original Artwork.Lab Equipment Identification contains the following:beaker, beaker Tongs, Bunsen burner, clay triangle, crucible & cover, crucible tongs, dropping pipette (eyedropp
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
Science can implosion lab 5th 6th 7th 8th jr high hypothesis fun STEM activity
Start class with a bang! Your students will be spreading the word around campus about how cool your science class is! This lesson allows you to set lab safety expectations and remind students what a hypothesis is and how to develop a hypothesis correctly in a totally engaging way. I use this as my first day of school activity, but could be used as a regular hypothesis / scientific method lab and lesson. The lab is exciting for students, and covers important academic topics (lab safety, hypothesi
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5th - 8th
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Scientific Method Practice Lab Identify Independent Dependent Variables Control
Students learn to identify INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variables. They plan and carry out a simple experiment to reinforce variable identification. Students practice the basics of experimental design, collecting data, and summarizing results. This lab allows students to discover the challenges of conducting a controlled experiment through trial and error. In this activity, students will:READ a brief article about the differences between dependent and independent variables and how to identify var
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Introduction to Experimentation Activity Set for Middle School Science
Fall Science Activities for October
Integrate fall into your science curriculum using these fun autumn-inspired activities. Students will celebrate pumpkins, Dia de Los Muertos, and Halloween as they complete the activities based around the science topics of physical and chemical changes, the skeletal system, life and energy cycles, and design and engineering STEM lessons. Like this activity? Check out the monthly science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. October science topics covered: Life cyclesEnergy cyclesPhysical and che
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Goldilocks Schmoldilocks: A Problem-Based "Heat and Energy" Unit (PBL) for MS
Goldilocks Schmoldilocks: A Problem-Based "Heat and Energy" Unit for Middle SchoolSummary: In the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Goldilocks arrives at the three bears house to find 3 very different bowls of porridge – one too hot, one too cold, and one just right. Yet, all three bowls were poured from one pot and left to sit out the same amount of time. Why are the three bowls so different? In this unit, students learn about heat and energy so that they can unravel this fairy tale co
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-ETS1-3
Schematic Circuit Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams #1
Thirty-six crisp & clean images of the most common electric circuit schematic symbols. Original artwork. Not for commercial use; For personal use only.Great for interactive notebooks, building paper circuits, and other electronic, robotic, and physics electricity lessons.Also includes a reference sheet for assessment/quick identification purposes and posters for your classroom word wall or symbol wall.Included in this resource:1-page teacher quick print instructions.2-pages "Schematic Circ
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Schematic Circuit Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams #1 & #2
Winter Activities and Experiments
Integrate the winter weather into your classroom this holiday season with these engaging activities and experiments that will have students research snow, solve real-life problems, and design and create prototypes. This bundle of lessons can be used as sub plans, in small group stations, or as whole class projects. This winter activities and experiments bundle includes: Winter Weather: Snow WebQuest Mittens vs Gloves Activity and ProjectSeasonal Experiments: Which temperature is best for hot co
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Electromagnetism Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Laboratory Sheet
This lesson is an introduction on the principles of electromagnetism. It first goes over how electromagnets are created using solenoids and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. It also goes over how we used electromagnets in our everyday lives. The worksheet follows the power point presentation. The laboratory teaches students how they can create their own electromagnet using classroom materials.
Key Terms Include:
Electromagnetism
solenoids
electromagnets
magnetic field
electri
Grades:
5th - 9th
Chemistry Cooking Video Cumulative STEM Project for Middle School High School
This chemistry cooking video project is a fan favorite in my classroom. I use this as a cumulative assessment at the end of my chemistry unit. Students will find a recipe for any meal/baked good they desire and will create a recipe procedure for that meal/baked good using 20+ chemistry terms. Then, students will create a "how to" cooking video using the typed recipe procedure as their "script". I usually encourage students to try making a dinner for their family! Parents love this! Sharing these
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-5
Acids and Bases Hands on Activity
Test substances to identify an acidic or basic solution using this hands on litmus paper activity. Students will test household items using litmus paper to determine if they are an acid or a base. Students enjoy this engaging hands on activity because they use litmus paper to determine the pH level of each item. Students can work individually or in small groups. Conclusion questions are provided to assess student knowledge. Like this activity? Check out the acids and bases unit and save 20% by c
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Materials Matter: A "Properties of Matter" Unit (PBL) for MS
Materials Matter: A Project-Based “Properties of Matter” Unit for Middle School with Distance Learning OptionSummary:You are a new fashion designer hoping to specialize in jewelry or “wearable art” for the stars. Teen idol and pop singing sensation Divano Singh has decided to give you your big break. He wants a piece of wearable art that will set him apart at the next Teen Choice Music Awards. He has given you free reign both with the design and the materials used. To quote Divano, “I don’t c
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Physical Properties of Matter: Science Literacy Card Sort & Who Am I? Labs
An excellent science literacy & lab activity for physical properties of matter! Two coordinated approaches:⭐a hands-on card sort that will challenge students to match terms with the physical property they describe combined with,⭐two active-learning labs that will challenge the way everyday objects are perceived,⭐WILL tease out some deeply held misconceptions, strengthen observational skills, and develop the ability to communicate experimental results more effectively!Included in this resourc
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Grades:
5th - 11th, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Science & STEM crystal growing lab hypothesis measuring 5th 6th 7th 8th jr high
Measuring liquids and solids, physical and chemical changes, and how to write a correct hypothesis has never been more fun! Your students will be spreading the word around campus about how cool your science class is! Not only do you cover important academic concepts, but your students get to create a "tree" that grows crystals overnight! Uses only common, inexpensive materials (most of which are probably already in your lab)!
This lesson allows you to review the water cycle (evaporation), capil
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Evolution by Natural Selection M&M Interactive Lab Report | Hands-on Activity
Looking for an interactive Evolution by Natural Selection Science Lab experiment? Our Interactive M&M Lab Report allows students to explore the process of Evolution by doing a fun M&M game.Welcome to a world of pure imagination! Where M&Ms are bugs that live in a rainforest. Each group of different colored M&Ms represents a different insect species. As your teacher reads each global issue, one color or species of M&M will become extinct. Observe what happens when the environm
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Balloon Rocket Lab Investigation: Newton's Laws of Motion
Students who have been exposed to the Newton's Laws of Motion will love this interactive lab! This lab requires students to analyze what they already know about Newton's Laws and apply them to this lab investigation. As always, I try to have my students have a part in the decision process of the lab activity. By deciding on the independent variable of this activity, they test their ability to use what they have learned to predict the outcome of the activity. A proper use of the Scientific Method
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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