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STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition | Experiments & Lab Sheets | Digital Assessment
{UPDATE! - MAY 2024} This activity guide is FULL of engaging and hands-on opportunities for students to explore weathering, erosion, and deposition! Students will use CANDY to demonstrate how the earth's surface changes through experiments and labs. And it now includes a printable and digital summative assessment!⭐️ PERFECT FOR A BLENDED LEARNING CLASSROOM! ⭐️Included in the resource:Teacher prep & helpful instructional strategies3 candy labs on weathering, erosion, depositionRecording shee
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4th - 6th
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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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Eclipses Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about eclipses will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this space science 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 to develop and use a model of the earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns. This Eclipses Station Lab activity is also included in my Eclipses 5E Lesson Plan, which includes Powe
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Space Labs Bundle - Differentiated Science Station Labs
Biochemistry and Macromolecules Unit Bundle
This complete teaching unit on "Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Life" includes everything you need to teach this unit to your life science or biology students. Many of the resources are available in BOTH printable and digital formats. Resources include an 88-Slide Powerpoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, teacher notes, printable and digital student notes, 4 labs, 4 homework assignments, 3 jeopardy review games, 4 quizzes, organic compounds card sort game, crossw
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9th - 12th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
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
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
AP Biology Activities Packets- FULL YEAR Bundle- Updated to NEW CED
**New 2023 resource**The AP Biology* Course and Exam Description (CED) has been updated for the 2019-2020 school year. This is the latest update, so you are ready to go to use this for the 2023 school year. You can find the updated course description guide here. Make sure that you and your students are prepared for these changes. Save countless hours of research aligning your content to the new AP Biology* course outline by purchasing this resource.Included in this GROWING bundle are 150+ pages
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9th - 12th
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Elements Compounds Mixtures Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about elements, compounds, and mixtures will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this chemistry 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 to recognize that a limited number of the many known elements comprise the largest portion of solid Earth. This Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Station Lab activity is
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6th - 8th
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STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
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
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
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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4th - 8th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation
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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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations
Science Christmas/Winter Season Posters - Classroom Decor
Science Christmas/Holiday Posters: Get your students laughing in your class during the Christmas season with this funny set of science posters. Each poster includes a funny holiday-inspired science pun. Display all the posters at once, use them to decorate your door, or share one a day leading up to Christmas break.INCLUDED IN YOUR PURCHASE• A long title poster that reads “Ho Ho HOLIDAY PUNS” (with each of the “Ho” from the periodic table for Holmium with the atomic number and weight )• An ind
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5th - 9th
Scientific Method Experiment with Slime - Solids and Liquids - States of Matter
This scientific method experiment engages students in making slime as they learn about solids and liquids, states of matter and force. This science experiment is easy to use and full of activities to create a memorable learning experience!Click the green PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.What is Included?Teacher InformationMaterials ListSample SchedulesSlime RecipesExperiment Results (the science behind slime)Think About It! discussion questionsWhole Group ExperimentIndepend
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4th - 6th
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GUMMY BEAR GENETICS LAB
Gummy Bear Genetics is a lab used to investigate and discover how traits are inherited. The lab replicates Gregory Mendel's famous pea plant experiments. This lab can be used to introduce and discover genetics or as reinforcement. Students will work on making predictions, forming conclusion with evidence, calculating probability, and collaborating to solve an inquiry based lab.Teachers only need paper lunch bags and gummy bears.Lesson includes:Teacher preparations and lab directionsStudent lab a
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: DNA Unit MEGA Bundle
Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
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
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
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2nd - 4th
Simple Machines: Activities, Experiments, Assessments- Simple Machines Unit
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about SIMPLE MACHINES? If so, then look no further.
This 69 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Simple Machines!
In this packet you will find the following:
Literature Connection Pg. 3
Helpful Websites Pg. 4
My Day w/Simple Machines Pg. 5-7
Simple Machines Web Pg. 8
Simple Machines Web (Answer Key) Pg. 9
Simple Machines Experiments Sneak Peak (picture) Pg. 10
LAB: Friction Experiment Pg. 11-13
LAB: Lever Ex
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Upper Elementary)
STEM Project for Third, Fourth and Fifth 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.For a list of materials, please click here! This link w
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Properties of Light: Reflection & Refraction Labs, Notes, Passages
This unit is the perfect addition to your science curriculum on reflection and refraction! It is completely compatible with interactive notebooks. Included in the bundle:Detailed teacher instructions embedded throughout;FOUR labs to activate prior knowledge and introduce your students to the concepts;Labs include student lab sheets and instruction cards;Light interactions flap book;THREE labs to scaffold and reinforce concepts of reflection, refraction, absorption, and light traveling through
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4th - 6th
Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Harry Potter Potions Class - Making Scientific Observations
Compliment your book study by doing this hands-on activity. Use "muggle materials" to make "magical" reactions. Make connections to the story, observe reactions, and think creatively!
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- "Muggle" ingredients will need to be purchased in order to effectively complete this activity.
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3rd - 5th
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Genetic Engineering and Bacterial Transformation Lab Activity
The process of genetic engineering and bacterial transformation are so common in the standards but can be abstract and hard to understand. This lab makes it more UNDERSTANDABLE AND CONCRETE. I couldn't find what I wanted, so I wrote it myself. MATERIALS NEEDED: paper, scissors, tape. INCLUDES: background information, extension ideas, hands-on READY TO GO lab, summary assessment questions.This product includes:Background information on the process of genetic engineering, both in the form of a
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Biology: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
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