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7th grade Valentine's Day close reading laboratories
Saving Fred First Day of School Science Lab
The Scientific Method Graphic rubric link does NOT work in the package so here is a working link to the Scientific Method graphic rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6Jd9GqY-sfsdXrGGU0EQXBUPBsZAbXeCMeUqH10-Ts/copy This is a great team building activity that requires students to work in small groups and attempt to get Fred the gummy worm into the lifesaver using only 4 paperclips. This science lab requires students to collaborate, strategies, and embrace failure. Materials you will nee
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3rd - 7th
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NO PREP Valentines Day Science Activity Circulatory System Heart Disease
Engage students in a real-world study of the cardiovascular system and heart disease at a middle school level. This document does NOT mention Valentine's Day - it is simply a nice way to tie in NGSS science (standard MS-LS1-3) to this heart-related holiday! NO PREP - just copies! Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!⭐ SAVE $$$ with our NO PREP Valentine's Science Activity Bundle!In this anatomy activity, students will:Read a brief background about heart disease and how doct
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Valentines Day Science Activity Bundle Set of 4 NO PREP Stations
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Newton's Laws of Motion and Force of Motion and Energy MS-PS2-1. and MS-PS2-2.
Do you need to teach force and motion and Newton's three laws? Through these terrific labs, students will love learning about Newton's Laws and force and motion! Students will learn about colliding objects and the impact of a collision through investigation. This unit is complete for middle school NGSS, Force, and Motion. Students will love the crash lab, balloon car, and roller coaster! If you do the whole unit as suggested, it will take 14 days.This resource includes:an article on Newtonslide
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Gravity and the Solar System and Motions Within Galaxies MS ESS1-2
Do you need to teach about Gravity in the Solar System? Students will love these activities on gravity in the solar system. Students will make a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and in the solar system. Gravity and Inertia work together to keep the Earth in orbit around the Sun and the moons in orbit around their planets. Benefits of this Gravity and Inertia Unit:Standards-alignedengaging activitiesEasy to useThis Unit Includes:three pages of reading passagesc
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
The Rock Cycle and Earth's System for Recycling of Materials Earth Science Rocks
The rock cycle is an example of how Earth's materials are continually recycled. Students will learn about rocks and minerals and will love these engaging activities on the rock cycle and Earth's materials. This is part of the science standard Earth's Materials and Systems. Students will learn about the rock cycle through hands-on labs and close reading activities.This middle school science resource includes:nonfiction text passages on the rock cycleresponse pages with text-dependent questionshan
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Photosynthesis Activities & Photosynthesis Diagram Photosynthesis Lab Science
Students will learn about the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy into and out of organisms. Students will learn about photosynthesis and The Calvin Cycle. Students will be introduced to photosynthesis, the oxygen cycle, the carbon cycle, and the parts of a leaf. This is a great middle school science unit aligned with NGSS middle school science standards. ✅This resource includes:two labslab pages4 pages of informational textinteractive notebook flapsresponse p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Layers of the Earth & Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-1 and MS-ESS2-1
Do you want to teach about Earth's Layers?Students will read rich scientific passages on the properties of the Layers of the Earth and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the composition of the Earth’s layers and how they affect changes on the Earth’s surface. This resource is aligned with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth Materials and Systems and The Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. This resource includes:four pages of informational text articles on layers of the
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Plate Tectonics Activities and Seafloor Spreading - Earth's Changes
Do you want to teach about Earth's changes and Plate Tectonics? Students will learn about changes to the Earth's surface due to plate tectonic activity. This unit on plate tectonics for middle school includes a lab, reading passages on plate tectonics and seafloor spreading, and plate tectonics worksheets. This plate tectonics unit includes: Six pages of informational text QR code activities 14 interactive notebook flaps 11 response pages map work hands-on activities and labs lab pages quiz answ
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Weathering and Erosion Middle School Earth Science
This is an activity on weathering and erosion. It includes a lab, reading passages, and follow-up pages. Students will love the engaging lab on weathering! Students will see how the earth's processes like weathering and erosion have changed the surface of the Earth over time. This resource includes:informational text passages on weathering and erosiona lablab pagesFollow-up pagesanswer keysThis resource is designed to meet the standard for NGSS Earths Systems:MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation
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5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Valentine's Day Science and STEM | Heart and Exercise Activities | Grade 4 5
Discover the role of your cardiovascular system with an engaging Science and STEM exercise study for February or any time of the year. Includes an easy-prep experiment, heart strength lesson, and stethoscope design challenge. A comprehensive teacher guide and student reading passage are included to make it a complete project-based learning activity.*Newly updated on January 29th, 2024!!!! Now includes 3 activities.*Included in the Hands-On Investigation:NGSS Alignment 4th and 5th Grade4th and 5
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
Valentine's Day Science Lab - Fun in the Classroom!
This is an awesome Valentine's Day Science Activity! This lab includes skills students need to review such as making predictions, observations, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and more.
This lab is best used after students have already learned the concepts of lab safety, measuring in the lab, chemical reactions and density. All students can learn from this awesome lab experiment and there is little teacher prep or materials needed! Students especially enjoy when I have
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6th - 9th
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Heart Rate Science Lab | Valentine's Day Lab
Heart Rate Science Lab | Valentine's Day LabEver wonder what makes our rate elevate? Students will dive into this investigation and figure out the trends in heart rates by sitting still, walking, jumping jacks, etc. They will then analyze the results and answer questions about their discoveries. This is a fun, engaging and low-prep science lab!Included in TPT purchase: ProceduresStudent Guided Lab Sheets (4 pages)
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5th - 8th
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Valentine's Day STEM Challenge: Cupid's Catapult - Grades 5-8 - PowerPoint
Looking for a great Valentine's Day activity that incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, drawing, measurement, and scientific engineering skills this February? Try Cupid's Catapult STEM Challenge. This product presents a scenario to the students where Cupid needs the students to build a catapult to launch piercing hearts a far distance. The students are given a materials list of common household items that they may use in the process of developing their prototype. Students complete th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: STEM Challenge Seasonal Bundle, Volume 1 - Grades 5-8 - PPT
Earth Science Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE
Save $$ with this Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE~~
A perfect way to incorporate reading skills into the content area.
Bundle includes Close Reading passages for:
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Rock Cycle
What is a Mineral
Identifying Minerals
Mineral Formation and Mining
SEVEN PASSAGES IN ALL
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Interactive Notebook Folding Activities for :
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous (individual) Rock Types (groups)
Grades:
4th - 8th
Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Activity
Your students will love this Valentine's Day Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) activity that uses LIP PRINTS to solve a mystery! This activity is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day without sacrificing valuable instructional time. This activity is low-prep, NGSS-aligned and fun for kids! AND.... Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! In Fun Forensics activities, no one dies!!!NOW INCLUDES HIGHT SCHOOL VERSION!This activity is per
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
Valentine's Day STEM / STEAM Activity - Valentine's Gift Bath Bombs Science Lab!
VALENTINE'S DAY STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Valentine's Bath Bombs Science Lab!This Fun Valentine's STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:AcidsBasesThe pH scaleHydrogen ionsChemical reactionsHow to make a bath bomb!These bath bombs are a perfect Valentine's Day gift to make during a class party or send home with your students!Click VIEW PREV
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3rd - 12th
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Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Transfer Activity MS-PS3-3 MS-PS3-4
This product will WOW your students and challenge them! This integrated week long activity has real life applications and is engaging, rigorous, fun and easy prep! Your students will master energy transfer after this activity!It’s NGSS aligned, it’s integrated, it’s a rigorous week long 5E and relatively easy prep! I also include 12 pages of very detailed notes, a key and my email if you have any questions. Read below for the details. The following concepts are included:-Energy -Kinetic Energy-P
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6th - 9th
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Forces Motion & Energy MS-PS2-2: 5E NGSS Activity Close Reading & Notes CER
This product will WOW your students and challenge them! It’s NGSS aligned, it’s a rigorous 2 day block period 5E and relatively easy prep! I also include 8 pages of very detailed notes, a key and my email if you have any questions. Read below for the details. The following concepts are included:-Energy -Kinetic Energy-Potential Energy-Energy Transfer-Momentum-Friction-Heat-Sound- Gravitational Potential Energy- Energy of Position and Motion-Chemical Potential Energy-Elastic EnergyNGSS Standards:
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS3-1
Valentine's Day STEM / STEAM Activity - Self-Inflating Heart Science Lab!
VALENTINE'S DAY STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Self-Inflating Heart Science Lab!This Fun Valentine's STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Chemical reactionsReactantsProductsChemical equationsCarbon dioxide gasInflating balloonsStudents will have so much fun watching a balloon heart grow! This activity is perfect for a Valentine's Day party or
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3rd - 12th
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Halloween Pumpkin Crystal Growing Lab FUN Hands On Chemistry STEM Activity
Halloween FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, chemistry and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the "Halloween Chemistry Activity Crystal Growing Pumpkin, Bat or Ghost Lab". This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add Pumpkins!I do this lab the week of Halloween. The kiddos feel like real chemists as they make supersaturated solutions that leave behind beautiful crystallin
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Valentine's Day Science Bundle - Includes 6 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!
FEBRUARY STEM / STEAM BUNDLE (6 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED)Activities Included In Bundle:Cupid's Bow & Arrow - Engineering ChallengeValentine Paper Airplane - Engineering ChallengeStacking Cups Heart - Engineering ChallengeSelf-Inflating Heart - Science LabDissolving Candy Hearts - Science LabValentine's Bath Bombs - Science LabEach Activity Consists Of:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-
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3rd - 12th
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Valentine's Day STEM Challenge: Cupid's Catapult - Grades 5-8 SMART Board Lesson
Just updated on 1/3/16! Looking for a great Valentine's Day activity that incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, drawing, measurement, and scientific engineering skills this February? Try Cupid's Catapult STEM Challenge.
This product presents a scenario to the students where Cupid needs the students to build a catapult to launch piercing hearts a far distance. The students are given a materials list of common household items that they may use in the process of developing their protot
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Valentine's Day Candy Hearts Science Activity | Experiment (Reactions + Matter)
Are you looking for a fun, exploratory, + hands on activity for Valentine's Day? This experiment is a perfect fit.Your students will learn how candy conversation hearts are made in the factory + explore chemical reactions, states of matter, and use the scientific method in action, step by step.Included in this resource are:-Teacher directions, materials, and prep (to make it a simple, print and go acitvity for you + your classroom)-An embedded how it's made video -A hypothesis sheet to record th
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1st - 8th
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