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Genetics PTC Paper Tasting Lab

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Looking for a way to make genetics more accessible to your students? Using Phenylthiocarbamide or PTC paper, you can give students a "tastable" way to identify the invisible traits that are passed on from generation to generation. Students can test their genetics real-time with this 1-day lab that's easy to prep and implement.Some can taste PTC, while others cannot. In this lab, students test whether or not they are a taster and compare their data with the class population. Students will analyze

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Math

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

Scientific Method Activity - Easy Force and Motion Experiment for Newton's Laws

Created by

Hello Learning

This scientific method activity gives your students an easy science experiment using toy cars to explore the steps of the scientific method. Science concepts like friction, force and motion and Newton's Laws come to life in this fun experiment!Click on the PREVIEW button above to see what is included!⭐ What is included:teacher directionssample schedule of activitiesmaterials listvocabulary cards and student vocabulary bookletdata collection and graphing sheetsworksheets for friction, force and m

Subjects:

Graphing, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Teaching Science With Lynda R Williams

NGSS:

3-PS2-2

, 5-PS2-1

Also included in: Easy Science Experiments - Scientific Method - Hands on Science Lab Activities

Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2

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Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS2-2

Also included in: 7th Grade Science for Indiana Academic Science Standards Full Year of Lessons

STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)

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Science Demo Guy STEM

STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, General Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)

EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

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Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Math

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Earth Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the life science topics being studied.Topics for this bundle include: Unit 1: Nature of ScienceUnit 2: Intro to Earth Science - Lab Safety and Science Inquiry SkillsUnit 3: Mapping Earth's SurfaceUnit 4: Rocks and MineralsUnit 5: Plate TectonicsUnit 6: Forces that

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Energy, Work, & Simple Machines - Demo, Labs, and Science Stations

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English Language Arts, Math, Science

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Energy, Work & Simple Machines Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Energy, Work & Simple Machines Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have i

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

Electricity & Magnetism - Demos, Labs, and Science Stations

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English Language Arts, Math, Science

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Electricity and Magnetism Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Electricity and Magnetism Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that correspo

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Forensics

Also included in: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Integumentary System - CSI Fingerprinting Lab

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Everyone has a unique set of fingerprints, even identical twins! In this lab, students learn about the various types of fingerprint patterns and determine their own pattern for each finger. With this information, they will figure out the distribution of fingerprint patterns within their classroom population and graph their data. It's a great mix of math and science!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Investigate fingerprint patter

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Math

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-3

The Titanic Disaster: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!

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Math, Science, Social Studies - History

Can your students engineer topics related to the sinking of the Titanic? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out! The Five Challenges Included in this Set: Life Vest Design Challenge Life Boat Design Challenge Make an Iceberg Challenge Rivet Strength Challenge Artifact Restoration Challenge These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of the Titanic! Students must design and construct a variety of items related to the disaster! Stay tuned for

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 62 Challenges!

Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density

Created by

Scienceisfun

Really get into measuring metrics for science with this Metrics Measuring Bundle- Introduce, practice and review measuring length, solid volume, liquid volume, mass and density! This bundle is PACKED with resources to teach, practice and engage in experiments with Metrics! Included in this bundle are: Measuring Metrics review Length, Mass, Volume including station practiceDensity Measurement Practice: Find the Density of Everyday Objects.Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Expe

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Astronomy, Measurement, Science

Scaled Solar System Activity: Relative Distances and Sizes of the Planets

Created by

Sunrise Science

For this Scaled Solar System activity, students will work in groups to create a scaled model of the solar system by measuring (and calculating in the case of the more challenging version of this activity) the specific distance to place each "planet" from the "sun". This will help your students understand the relative distances and sizes of the planets while satisfying the visual and kinesthetic learning styles of your middle school students! It also perfectly aligns to the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Space Activities Bundle | Moon Phases | Planets | Solar System | Middle School

PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

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English Language Arts, Math, Physical Science

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Physical Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle gives your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the Physical science topics being studied.Physical Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Astronomy and Space Science - Demo, Labs, and Science Stations

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Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Math

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Astronomy and Space Science Demo, Lab and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Astronomy and Space Science Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that corres

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation

Created by

Gifted Teacher 305

Your physical and chemical changes lab just got elevated to potions class! In this Professor Snape inspired lesson students will conduct lab experiments in which they will discern the outcome as a mixture, solution, physical change or chemical change. Definitions for physical and chemical changes are included in the resource for students to reference. This lab includes 3 student stations and 1 teacher-led station. The teacher-led station is a demonstration that will blow them away as a mixture s

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations

Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills - Demos, Labs, and Science Stations

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Biology, English Language Arts, Math

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: LIFE SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

Engineering Greek Mythology: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!

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Math, Science, Social Studies - History

Can your students engineer some Greek Mythology? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out! The Five Challenges Included in this Set: - Column Construction Challenge - Cardboard Marble Maze Challenge - Broken Pottery Challenge - Mythical Monster Model Challenge - Trojan Horse Model Challenge These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Greek Mythology! Students must design and construct a variety of items inspired by Greek Mythology! Stay tun

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities to Teach from Dr Yemothy

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 62 Challenges!

Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1

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The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Forensics, Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)

Engineering with Play Dough ~ STEM Challenges ~ Set of Five!

Created by

Engineering, Math, Science

This is a collection of five STEM Engineering challenges using play dough and a few other items. Can your students complete these challenges and engineer some play dough fun of their own? The Five Challenges Included in this Set: Play Dough Tower Challenge Play Dough Strength Challenge Play Dough Bridge Challenge Play Dough Recipe Challenge Play Dough Sculpture Challenge Most elementary teachers are more comfortable with using easy to find objects, so I have decided to create STEM challenge

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Weather and Climate - Demo, Labs, and Science Stations

Created by

Earth Sciences, English Language Arts, Math

Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Weather and Climate Demo, Lab, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Weather and Climate Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that correspond with each

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE

Engineering Ancient Egypt: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!

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Math, Science, Social Studies - History

Can your students build like an Egyptian? Try these five STEM Engineering Challenges to find out! The Five Challenges Included in this Set: - Mummy Construction Challenge - Sugar Cube Pyramid Challenge - Kid-Sized Mummy Model Challenge - Paper Pyramids Challenge - Reed Boat Model Challenge These challenges are a great way to incorporate STEM learning with the topic of Ancient Egypt! Students must design and construct a variety of items inspired by Ancient Egypt! Stay tuned for additional S

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types: