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6th grade Back to School social studies laboratories
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total             number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Science Tools and Measurement Activities Bundle for Back to School 4th 5th Grade
If you want choices for your first science unit, this is the science bundle for you.Over 10,000 teachers have started their year with iLearn Science and iLearn Science Jr., comprehensive units introducing investigations, tools, and measurement.Add these task cards, mini-charts, observation stations, and lockbox challenge resources to help you plan a high-quality, exciting unit!What's included?1. iLearn Science (designed for 4th & 5th)This file includes:• 57 slide PowerPoint with information
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4th - 6th
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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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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}
Scientific Method Sweet Skittles Lab. This fun and engaging lab includes a write-up, experiment, and graphing. Perfect for introducing secondary students to the scientific method. Just add Skittles- your students will be saying, "Sweet Skittles!" for sure!
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6th - 10th
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Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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2nd - 6th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}
Make sure your students never forget lab rules about eye safety and goggles! Back to school science doesn't have to be boring, and science lab safety procedures have never been so fun. Perfect activity and demo for the first day of school in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I use this with my 5th and 6th graders, but it would definitely work for older students. Your students will LOVE this.>>> Includes a DIGITAL sheet for remote learners watching a teacher demo <<&
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5th - 8th
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Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab
"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students).
This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes
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6th - 12th
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The Titanic Disaster: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!
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!
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3rd - 7th
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Boston Tea Party ~ Engineering Historical Events ~ STEM Challenge
Can you design and create a crate that will keep your tea bag dry for the longest period of time in a tub of cold water?
We are all about integration in my STEM building and blending historical events with STEM challenges is a great way to make the topics we study in social studies more engaging and interesting for the students. I am currently working on developing more of these social studies based STEM challenges. This one is focused on the Boston Tea Party!
This engineering challenge act
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American History PERSONALIZED STEM Bundle
Earth Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Science & Earth Systems & Earth and Space
This is a full-year earth and space science curriculum bundle. If you teach middle school earth science, you need this bundle! It is perfect for schools where 6th-grade science addresses all the Earth and Space Science standards. This bundle will save you 20% and cover all the Earth Science Standards for middle school. This includes earth science, weather and climate, space and solar systems, earth systems, and human impact.What is included in the Earth Science Bundle?•Lesson plans•Slide shows•R
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6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
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Ancient Egypt Mummy STEM challenge
Get your students engaged in mummification while studying Ancient Egypt. Students make their own mummy in this hands on activity that brings together science and history. Students investigate what type of salt works best to preserve mummies. This is a great way to learn about Ancient Egyptian culture. In the first part, students test different salt solutions to see which works the best to preserve apple slices. They also read about the science of mummification to understand what is happenin
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4th - 8th
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Engineering Greek Mythology: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!
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!
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4th - 6th
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Engineering Ancient Egypt: STEM Engineering Challenges Five Pack!
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!
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4th - 6th
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Lab Safety Rules: Poster Project
★ Lab Safety- Rules of the Lab Poster Project ★
The purpose of this project is for students to work collaboratively with peers to create a poster communicating a class rule for lab safety.
This product is part of a LAB SAFETY RULES PROJECTS BUNDLE! Check it out to save 20%!
About This Activity
I created this activity to use this within my introduction to the science lab unit in grade 6. The students are first assigned partners and a lab rule. They are then given two class periods (or one
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3rd - 7th
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Boat Building STEM Activity
This activity will lead your students through the process of building a boat!
1) Brainstorm and sketch a design
2) Calculate the cost of materials needed
3) Build your boat
4) Test your boat
5) Reflect
*It's important to note that this comes in an editable PowerPoint, so you will be able to customize this activity to your needs. For example, if your class is learning about decimals in math, you could change the cost of materials to decimal numbers. Voila...cross-curricular connections! Don't w
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity
Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity by Miss Middle School Teacher
This is a great lab to use in tandem with a lesson on ancient Egyptian mummification, as an introduction to the mummification process, or as an extension activity for students needing enrichment opportunities. The ancient Egyptians used a salt-like substance called natron during the mummification process in order to help preserve the bodies. Salts tend to absorb liquids, preventing bacteria and mold from breaking down the bod
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4th - 8th
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Back to School Science Lab Activity: CER + STEM + Social Emotional Learning SEL
What could be better than CER + STEM Challenge + Social Emotional Learning mixed with a dash of physical science for your first week back to science??? Get your students back in the swing of a new school year with this fun "First Week of School" science activity! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school grade science teachers practicing growth mindset or SEL in the classroom to help students encourage and build up each other. Students will complete a simple Claim-Evidence-Reasoning activi
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4th - 8th
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Science Lab Safety Rules Powerpoint and Notes
Taking students to the science lab? If so, it is essential that you provide a thorough course in lab safety. This powerpoint covers the safety rules and behaviors that are expected of students while in the science lab. It includes 30 Slides with lecture notes for the teacher and an outline for the student.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital format in your Google Drive, Google Classroom, Microso
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6th - 12th
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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Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
Ocean Currents - Rescue Lab Activity
This is a fun little Latitude/Longitude Ocean Current activity.
Students plot the path of 2 current buoys to determine the location of a lost ship crew in the Indian Ocean.
This is a crossover science activity - Oceanography - Geography - Graphing.
Usually takes between 30 - 40 minutes.
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Other GES Ocean Activity
Ocean Current Introduction
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6th - 9th
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Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)
This is a 1 day project where students will make a home-made lava lamp from a plastic water bottle, vegetable oil, food coloring, & an Alka-Seltzer tablet. The lab worksheet provides all directions AND includes pre & post lab questions. It also includes a follow up that briefly explains the science behind how a lava lamp works and includes 4 questions for the students to answer when finished reading.Answer Key IncludedPDF Format & Edible Copy IncludedPlease leave a comment and rati
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4th - 9th
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Classroom Expectations Cookie Lab {Back to School} - PowerPoint
Have high expectations for your students? Convey these classroom expectations in a fun and memorable way with this cookie lab for back to school. This product discusses effort, condition of the work, and quality of the work with the students.
This product includes a PowerPoint presentation that corresponds with each step of the cookie lab. A detailed, scripted lesson plan is included to help you envision how this lesson can be brought to life for your students! Need to add some more expectat
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3rd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Islamic Empire Trade Routes Map Activity for Social Studies and History
The Islamic Empire is arguably one of the most prominent and influential times of history in the Middle East. As we study the Islamic culture and the rise of the empire, we notice that geography has a huge role in many different aspects.This product gives students the opportunity to practice map and math skills as they try to figure out the best trade route to take from Mecca to Cordoba, Spain. Their goal is to spend the least amount of money possible. The provided maps have all the city locatio
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies and History Large Bundle of 20 Activities and Worksheets
Middle School Science Skills: First Days of School Activities
Three activities to start off a new year of middle school science:I. Lab Safety: Cause and Effect- Handout: Common science lab safety rules in cartoon form.- Activity: Students determine the possible negative consequences of not following safety rules. (Skills: cause and effect, working with a group, writing, oral presentation)II.Observation and Inference: The Misadventures of Mitzi- Activity: Mitzi is missing. Who is Mitzi? What happened to her? Students will use their observation and inf
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6th - 7th
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