Halloween basic principles laboratories

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Laboratory

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

W.2.7

, W.2.8

, W.3.7

, W.3.8

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-3

, 2-PS1-1

Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE

Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall, STEM, October

Created by

The Science Penguin

Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged and learning with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the labs and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way

Subjects:

Autumn, Halloween, Physical Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Transparent, Translucent, Opaque Light Text Reading, Experiment, Sort Activity

Created by

Scienceisfun

This interactive and hands-on experiment and sorting activity will allow your students to actually the difference between materials that are transparent, translucent and opaque. This is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! Use this for your upper elementary or middle school science class.This product includes:Text reading with comprehension questions introducing light, reflection, transparent, translucent and opaque vocabulary.A simple experiment to

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical and chem

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

NGSS:

5-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

Scientific Method Student-Led Station Lab

Created by

This modular, student-led activity about the scientific method will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning of the year lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn how scientists develop and test ideas in an organized way. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the student

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment

Created by

GoGrade

Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Tired of checking multiple packets and flipping all over the place just to plan your week? Check out the All-In-One Digital Teacher Lesson Planner with Automatic Weekly Timetable.Template Features:- Students plan, record and graph their work on lightly shaded grid area to help them keep things neat and organized.- Integrated rubric (fully editable!) for tea

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

NGSS 5th Grade Energy in Ecosystems BUNDLE

Created by

Juli Cannon Science

Covers NGSS Standards 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, and 5-LS2-1. Save $$$ when you buy the bundle! This is a FULL UNIT for the 5th grade NGSS standards in "Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems". The resources includes 10 lessons cover at least 18 class periods! This bundle includes three ready to print NGSS-Aligned Performance Expectations AND 7 additional lessons that give students the information they need to complete the performance expectations. Each Performance Task includes teacher guides, st

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Environment, Science

Grades:

5th

Types:

Worksheets, Laboratory, Lesson

NGSS:

5-LS2-1

, 5-PS3-1

, 5-LS1-1

Lab Safety Student-Led Station Lab

Created by

This modular, student-led activity about measurement will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning of the year lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn how accurate measurement is used to record and communicate quantitative data. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Forensics, Science

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity

Created by

Classroom 214

Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle

Cladogram Activity - Classification of Living things

Created by

Amy Brown Science

This printable or digital problem solving activity teaches students how to build a cladogram and reinforces the important concepts of cladistics to your biology or life science students in grades 8-12. I use this activity when teaching my unit on classification and taxonomy, but it would also be appropriate to use during your lessons on evolution and natural selection. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.6-8.7

, RST.6-8.8

NGSS:

HS-LS4-1

, MS-LS4-2

Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms

Elephant's Toothpaste Scientific Method Experiment for Young Scientists K - 2

Created by

Sarah's STEM stuff

This is one of my favorite activities! It is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration or working in lab groups. In this K-2 version, students practice the steps of the scientific method by changing one of the variables in the experiment, making a hypothesis (prediction), observations, and conclusions. Students can follow along with the picture based procedure or text based. In this activity, a solution of yeast is mixed with a solution of hydro

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Newton's Laws of Motion - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations

Created by

The Science Duo

This Newton’s Laws of Motion S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station activity is designed to get your students engaged, collaborating, and moving in your daily lesson. A Google Form for distance learning is also included with your purchase. Each station provides a different method for reinforcing important science content. All stations correlate to a task that is represented by a letter in the word SCIENCE. These stations will have students Summarize, Create, Interpret, Experiment, Navigate, Challenge, and E

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Laboratory, Printables, Centers

Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.

Measurement Student-Led Station Lab

Created by

The Measurement Station Lab takes students through eight student-led science stations, each with a different learning style. Students begin with four input activities where they read articles, explore hands-on demos, research online, and watch videos all about measurement. They then complete four output activities where they illustrate important concepts, write about what they’ve learned, organize information about measurement, and complete an assessment. This Measurement Station Lab activity i

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Beginning of the Year Student-Led Station Labs Bundle

Created by

Start the beginning of the year out right with student-led station labs that cover lab safety, measurement, scientific method, graphing, and the engineering design process. Each of the five labs will take 1-2 class periods to complete, and are entirely student-led. Show your students up front how to take responsibility for their learning. DO NOT PURCAHSE if you already own the complete 5E bundle or complete labs bundle. These labs are included there.Individual Labs Included In This BundleLab S

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science

Lab Activity: Types of Chemical Reactions {Station learning procedure included!}

Created by

MsRazz ChemClass

Lab - Types of Chemical Reactions, Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement, Combustion, Balancing equationsThe purpose of this lab activity is to teach your students how to identify the types of chemical reactions. Students will be able to identify the products of each reaction through observation and writing chemical equations. All major types of reactions are examined: synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, and double replacement. Helpful teacher pre

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Also included in: GROWING Chemistry Lab BUNDLE - 22 Experiments, Lab Report Guidelines, and Safety

Scientific Method Stations: An Activity for Hypotheses, Variables, and More!

Created by

Elly Thorsen

These middle school scientific method stations can be used in a variety of ways. They can allow students to practice hypothesis writing, variable identification, procedure writing, and more. The stations give students an opportunity to practice the scientific method in a fun way while allowing teachers to provide extra assistance to ELL and SPED students if needed. This resource includes the following pieces:20 Stations CardsDirections and ideas for how to use this resource to practice different

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources

Homeostasis Station Lab

Created by

Science Lessons That Rock

Looking to take a little deeper dive into the topic of homeostasis? In this station lab, students will rotate through 10 stations and learn how a variety of organisms maintain homeostasis. This lab is 17 pages and non-editable. See description below of each station and required materials. Station 1: Students will read about negative feedback loops. No materials are required. Station 2: Students will compare their normal pulse to their pulse after placing their hand in ice water for 30 seconds. A

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

9th - 10th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS:

HS-LS1-3

Also included in: Characteristics of Life Bundle

Thermal Energy Transfer - Heat Transfer Worksheet - Heat & Temperature Activity

Created by

Mrs Proton Priest

Are you looking for an engaging and efficient way to teach thermal energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation? These LOW PREP heat transfer worksheets are sketch notes that allow for creativity and a visual representation of concepts that can be challenging. Click HERE to save 20% on the 6th grade science sketch note bundle.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes are heat transfer worksheets for middle school science students

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 7th

Types:

Laboratory, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

W.6.1

, WHST.6-8.1

, WHST.6-8.1e

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

Also included in: 6th Grade Science Bundle - Interactive Notebook Sketch Notes, Games, & More!

Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game

Created by

AwesomeScience

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

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.4

, RI.4.4

, RI.5.4

, RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.4

...

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-ETS1-2

, 3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3

...

Steps of the Scientific Method Activity with Selfie Scenarios

Created by

Elly Thorsen

This activity allows students to see the scientific method at work in something seemingly unrelated to science class—taking selfies! Students work in groups to arrange selfie scenario cards into the order of the six steps of the scientific method. (Don't worry: the scenarios are school appropriate.) A worksheet is included for students to complete together and individually. The activity will last around 30-45 minutes. An extension activity is also included that takes an additional 30 minutes to

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Back to School, Basic Principles, Science

Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources

Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint

Created by

Amy Brown Science

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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.9-10.4

, RST.11-12.4

Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing

Characteristics of Life Lab

Created by

Science Lessons That Rock

In this engaging lab, students will classify objects as living, nonliving, dormant or dead. This is a great activity to do before teaching characteristics of life, and have students come up with a list on their own. You do not have to spend money on this lab- you can find items around the house or your classroom for students to classify! (Items could include: beans, rocks, yeast, cork, meal worms, etc.)Included in your purchase:1. Student lab worksheet and teacher directions (non-editable pdf) 2

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types: