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Middle school math laboratories under $5
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Gummy Worm Science Experiment Lab 4th and 5th
This scientific method activity using gummy worms candy will have your students engaged and having fun as they learn about the steps of the scientific method. Hands-on, easy to use, budget friendly and loved by thousands of students!Click the PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.CLICK HERE to save almost 30% with the Scientific Method BUNDLE!⭐ What's Included:table of contentssupply/materials listdaily plan/outline of the activitiesteacher instructionsfull page student lab shee
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4th - 6th
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Paper Helicopter Activity - Air Resistance, Freefall - Physics
This is my version of the paper helicopters you can find in paper airplane books. I love making these sorts of things. My question was, how can I turn this into an inquiry based activity?
Students make five sizes of paper helicopters, collect the fall time and approximate spin rate and make two graphs to determine the effect of helicopter length on fall time. If you have access to a strobe light, you might even try measuring the spin rate!
You can use these for many levels of students and in
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4th - 12th
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Scientific Method Activity - Easy Force and Motion Experiment for Newton's Laws
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
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Integumentary System - CSI Fingerprinting Lab
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
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Forensic Science: Fingerprint Patterns Lab Activity
A great lab for any Forensic Science class studying fingerprints! Students learn to take fingerprints, identify fingerprint patterns, and collect class data to compare with national averages. It also helps students practice graphing.
Includes:
• 2-page student worksheet
• Excel document to help figure out class averages
• 1-page Intro to Fingerprint Patterns Handout to help students identify prints
• 1-page Fingerprint Practice Sheet with tips on how to get a good print
• 1-page Collecting Ink
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science Fingerprints Unit Bundle
Scaled Solar System Activity: Relative Distances and Sizes of the Planets
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-
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Make Multiple Vectors Fun! Pirate Treasure Hunt - Physics, Trigonometry
This is one of my student’s favorite activities. Who doesn’t want to go outside and map out some vectors? It works well in physics or trigonometry for understanding how to add and subtract multiple vectors. 10 different maps are provided for student groups to make their way from a single point of origin to a designated, X-marks-the-spot, using compass headings of N, S, E, and W and specified distances. The groups all have a different path but end up at the same place. At the end, students dr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Printable Paper Rulers - Inches and Centimeter, Color and Black & White PDF
Print rulers for the entire classroom! This PDF packet contains a collection of 18 printable rulers, 9 black and white and 9 color. Some have 1/8 inch marks, others are divided by 1/16 inch marks. Same for the metric ruler: centimeters, and then further division into millimeters. PDF format.
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Nervous System - Neuron Speed Lab
How fast does a nerve impulse travel? Analyze the speed of a neuron's impulse as students apply their knowledge of the nervous system with this exciting lab in which they assemble as a group to determine just how long it takes for a message to travel. Data analysis and graphing are a big part of this lesson! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LAB:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer Key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft School with
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Graduated Cylinders - Measuring the Volume of a Liquid Assessment
Having a hard time finding assessments for measuring the volume of a liquid? I always pair this assessment with real, hands-on practice in the classroom. I’ve also used it to introduce this topic with the assessment first so the students know how to read the graduated cylinders before you give them one with water in it. This product features 5 different gradients of graduated cylinders (i.e. some go up by 10s, others by 100s or 50s). There are 6 questions per page and an answer document that goe
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Method - Skittles Lab Experiment - NO PREP lab activity worksheets
Scientific Method Skittles Lab Science Experiment: These worksheets provide step by step instructions using Skittles with the Scientific Method experiment process. It is engaging and fun!Just bring the candy - and the sheets are ready to use -NO PREP!The process includes:Question, hypothesis, procedure, data recording tables, graphing and data analysis and post-lab reflection and discussion questions.Note: If you enjoyed this product, check out available resources by topic.Also available:Scient
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4th - 10th
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Scientific Measurement Task Cards for Middle and High School
This set of 32 Scientific Measurement Task Cards will provide Middle and High School Students with Review and Reinforcement of the concepts found while studying Laboratory Procedures.The following concepts are covered in this set of Task Cards:Metric System, Length, Ruler, Graduated Cylinder, Volume, Measurement Conversions, Temperature, Celsius Scale, Thermometer, Triple-beam Balance, Weight, Time, Lab Tools, Displacement.Along with the 32 Scientific Measurement Task cards are 3 blank Task Card
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Scientific Method - Measurement - Microscope - Safety Task Card Bundle
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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Scientific Method Experiment with Boats - Sink and Float, Buoyancy and Capacity
Students will follow the steps of the scientific method as they create tinfoil boats and learn about sink and float, buoyancy and capacity. This science experiment creates a hands on learning experience that is engaging and memorable for students!Click the green PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.What is Included?Teacher InformationSample Schedule IdeasMaterials ListWhole Group ExperimentIndependent/Partner ExperimentExperiment Results (the science behind the experiment)Exper
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4th - 6th
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Winter Weather STEM Challenge Lab Design a Paper Snowflake PRINT and DIGITAL
This STEM challenge explains how snowflakes form as a type of weather (precipitation). It walks students through the steps to create beautiful snowflake shapes out of paper. This resource includes: teacher suggestions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information on what snowflakes are and how they formstep by step instructions to create paper snowflakes with photos a student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy link to a digital Google Slides versionGet my grow
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Penny Boat Lab: Density, Buoyancy and Archimedes
This is a one period activity/lab to teach students about the concept of density and Archimedes Principle, why things float. Students each get a piece of aluminum foil and design and make a boat. They then must calculate how many pennies it will carry before sinking, and then test it. This is an excellent one day STEM project that combines science, math, design and construction. Students will use the formula Density=Mass divided by Volume.
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7th - 10th
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Measuring Metrics review Length, Mass, Volume notes including station practice
Review or teach measuring in Metrics: Length, Mass, and Volume as interactive notes. Station practice is included for length, mass and volume using easy to find objects.Explanations on how to measure Length, Mass and Volume with practice examples for each are given.Materials needed: Balance, and Metric ruler/meterstick, graduated cylinder and several common items (see preview)Great review for students who should have already learned metrics...but forget over the LONG summer!2 different workshee
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Distance Formula Lesson (Discovery Lab)
This is a discovery activity that will guide your students to deriving the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem. This is a partner activity that is an introduction before you give notes.
This resource includes:
-Background Building Activity
-A Discovery Activity
-Reflection
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Pythagorean Theorem Activities
Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids using Nets | Hands on Activity
This product will help your kinesthetic learners make connections as they experience calculating total surface area and lateral surface area with this hands on activity. Students work in partners to determine the names of the shapes when the nets are constructed, measure the nets themselves (to the nearest half centimeter), and then calculate both the total and the lateral surface area. I have personally used this in class, even one year during a formal observation! I loved how it required my
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Volume and Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids | BUNDLED
Candy Probability: Discovery of EXPERIMENTAL vs. THEORETICAL Probability
Middle Schoolers LOVE probability!
This is a GREAT lesson around Halloween when the kids are already hyped up on sugar and want to 'talk' to their classmates.
This activity allows the students to DISCOVER the differences between EXPERIMENTAL and THEORETICAL probability and connect it to everyday experiences. The probability lesson lends itself to fractions, decimals, percents, data collection, rational & irrational numbers, statistical graphs (box and whiskers, frequency tables...), measu
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5th - 9th
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Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!
WINTER STATES OF MATTER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!This Fun STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationDetailed step-by-step instructionsKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Math Concepts Covered:States of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma)Non-Newtonian fluidsForceMeasurementsData tablesAveragesStudents will have so much fun making and testing their own slime. Students seriousl
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3rd - 12th
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How Much Sugar is in Bubble Gum Measuring Mass Scientific Method Experiment
In this Activity, students practice measuring the mass of bubble gum before and after its chewed, then make some calculations to determine the percentage of sugar in the gum- definitely a crowd pleaser! This activity is great for everyone- students get to chew gum and teachers get students to practice measuring mass, and calculating averages and percents!I think real BUBBLE GUM like double bubble works best for this! THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF THE FOLLOWING BUNDLE:Metrics Measuring Bundle: Introdu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Skittles Lab: Scientific Inquiry-Scientific Method Practice
Want a fun way for students to practice scientific inquiry/ scientific method skills? This skittles lab is perfect for students practicing or reviewing how to create a hypothesis, make detailed qualitative and quantitative observations, design a step by step procedure on how to execute their experiment, graph results, and write a conclusion of their findings. There is also an opportunity to obtain class data and break down their findings by whole classes and find the percentages of what color is
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3rd - 8th
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