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Physical science laboratory pdfs
Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall, STEM, October
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
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4th - 6th
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States of Matter and Phase Changes - Digital Lab (PhET Simulator) Worksheet
Teach your students about states of matter and phase changes using this great, detailed digital lab. Extremely useful in a unit where physical labs are often difficult to find.This digital lab uses PhET simulators to guide students through the following topics:What are the three major states of matter? What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?What are the major phase changes that occur as heat changes?How does the movement of particles change when heat is added?How does the distan
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Classification of Matter -- Unit Bundle
Heat Energy Transfer: Ice Cream Lab
Your students are sure to LOVE this lab! Who wouldn't? It includes ICE CREAM! Teach heat energy, phase changes, and energy transformations with this 5-E MODEL ice cream lab activity. Your students will begin with an ENGAGE question, followed by an EXPLORE activity (making ice cream), an EXPLANATION of what took place in the lab and end with an EXTENSION research question.Topics Covered:✅Types of Energy✅Heat Transfer✅Phases of Matter/Phase ChangesIncluded in this download:✅Ice Cream Recipe✅Lab In
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4th - 11th
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Summer STEM Challenge Solar Oven Smores - Solar Energy Activity
In this summer STEM challenge students learn about solar energy as they design and build a solar oven to cook their own smores! This thermal energy project is cross-curricular with activities that incorporate science, reading, writing, math and creativity!Click the green PREVIEW button to see what is included in this fun activity!In this activity students will work through the engineering design process, utilize teamwork, communication, creative thinking and problem solving skills.Students will
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3rd - 5th
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MS-PS3-3
Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons. The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, a
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2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS | Entire Year Lab Bundle | NGSS Curriculum
Full High School Physics Lab Curriculum. Every lab is editable, so you can tweak things to fit your classroom perfectly. Each of these labs requires only basic materials.Here are all the labs that I do with my Regular, Honors, and AP Students. Each lab comes with worksheets that are differentiated depending on your students. Students who are doing these labs should at least have an understanding of basic algebra and geometry. Each of these labs leaves my students excited to learn physics through
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-PS3-2
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS4-1
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Easy Science Experiments BUNDLE - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Scientific Method Activities
Your elementary students are going to love these fun and easy science experiments. Are you always searching for ways to keep students engaged in science? This download is your answer! With over 60 hands on experiments and activities to use for every time of the year, your students will be cheering for science time! All of these fun science experiments use common household items which makes them easy to prepare for. The easy science experiments are perfect for introducing science lab rules, teac
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3rd - 5th
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Middle School Science Curriculum NGSS Aligned Full Year Science Lesson Bundle
Do you want to save time in planning for middle school science? This Middle School Science Curriculum Bundle addresses all the DCIs for Middle School NGSS. Complete units with phenomena-based 5E Science Lessons for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade.Save more than 30% by purchasing this bundle! ❤️ Get back to the fun of teaching science! Let me do the planning for you!Why do you need this bundle?phenomena-based resourcesengaging activitiesaligned to standardsSave time and money!Access to my updates****Inc
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
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Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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Chemical Reactions Activity: Elephant's Toothpaste Experiment 6-8
In this activity, students are wowed by the chemical reaction between hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap when they make elephant's toothpaste - so much foam! In this grades version, students are introduced to chemical reactions including: chemical equations, exothermic and endothermic reactions, reactants and products. This is a class favoriete - it is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completin
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-6
Also included in: Matter and Its Interactions: Chemistry Bundle for Middle School
Physical Properties & States of Matter Changes in Solid Liquid & Gas
This States of Matter Unit will engage your students through various activities. They will learn about the physical properties and changes in matter from solid, liquid, and gas. Includes sorting, labs, passages, interactive notebook booklets, posters, assessments and more. With over 90 pages, it covers all your States of Matter topics. It includes solids, liquids, gases, mass, volume, density, physical changes, chemical changes, evaporation, condensation, mixtures, and solutions.Included in the
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3rd - 5th
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Energy, Forms of Energy, Transformations, Potential and Kinetic Transfer, Sound
This 4th Grade NGSS Energy bundle includes 10 different science stations that teach concepts such as kinetic and potential energy, forms of energy, roller coasters, thermal energy, heat transfer, sound energy, the Law of Conservation of Energy, electrical energy, and light energy. Includes reading passages, investigations, experiments, and much more!By working through this mega-set of stations, students will gain a robust understanding of energy, energy transfer, and conservation of energy. The
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4th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 4-PS3-2
NGSS 5th Grade Matter and Its Interactions Bundle
Save $$$ when you buy the bundle! This bundle includes six NGSS-Aligned Performance Expectations for the unit "Matter and Its Interactions" AND an end of unit assessment! While supplemental lessons throughout the unit are encouraged, these resources are stand-alone. Lessons are aligned to the 5th grade NGSS standards, but can also be useful for review at other grade levels. Each Performance Task are PDF files that include Teacher Guides, Student Worksheets, and Answer Keys. Most materials needed
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5th
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5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starburst Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
In this hands-on science lab experiment, students use Starburst candies to model how rocks can change between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks in the rock cycle. Students will use scissors, hot water, and an iron to simulate weathering and erosion into sediment, melting and cooling, heat and pressure. This resource includes: Teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 5 pages of background information about the rock cycle 11 pages of directions that walk student
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3rd - 6th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation Marshmallow Lab
This investigation is meant to deepen student understanding of heat transfer! Students get to examine convection, conduction and radiation while heating marshmallows at three different stations.
The 4 pages for students include sections for the students to:
- demonstrate understanding of heat transfer prior to investigation
- predict outcome of investigation
- understand procedures for investigation
- record guided and detailed observations
- analyze the data collected
- reflect on the data col
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6th - 9th
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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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3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Paper Helicopter Experiment Scientific Method Activity
Are you looking for a fun and engaging lab to teach the scientific method? Students will love testing variables in this differentiated paper helicopter experiment! The paper helicopter (whirlybird) template is easy to use and students will be engaged as they test their hypothesis and collect data. This lab provides three levels of differentiation for easy scaffolding as well as practice graphing, calculating speed (not a prerequisite for this lab), and writing a conclusion. What will you find
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5th - 7th
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3-5-ETS1-3
Also included in: Scientific Method Activity Lab Bundle
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
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
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3rd - 9th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Balancing Chemical Equations -- Digital Lab (PhET Simulator) Worksheet
Teach your students about balancing chemical reactions using this great, detailed digital lab. Extremely useful in a unit where physical labs can be difficult to find.This digital lab uses a PhET simulator to guide students through the following topics:Identifying reactants and products in a chemical equation.Understanding the Law of Conservation of Mass in chemical equations.Balancing equations using a visual representation of particles.Checking results to verify that a chemical equation is cor
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Chemical Reactions -- Unit Bundle
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque Light Text Reading, Experiment, Sort Activity
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
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3rd - 7th
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Utah SEEd 6th Grade Full Year Science Curriculum & Utah RISE Test Prep Practice
This Bundle for Utah SEEd 6th grade includes science resources for each strand and standard. Each unit included addresses a Utah SEEd standard for 6th grade. Students will love these engaging activities for Utah SEEd 6th Grade. You will love saving time by having someone creating resources who really understands Utah SEEd. This bundle will keep your students engaged in science for the entire year. Save 20% by purchasing the bundle!Utah Teachers Love This Resource!Barbara ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely
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6th
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Gummy Bear Chemical Bonds Lab - Digital & Print Versions
UPDATED! Now includes a digital version and digital quiz for teachers for teachers to offer both. In this lab, students will be expected to distinguish between atoms and molecules and describe the differences between pure substances and mixtures. Students will then make models of ionic and covalent molecules using gummy bears. A quiz is included as well as an answer key for the entire lab. ========================================================Subscribe to my YST Instagram and join my Learning
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6th - 12th
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Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T
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5th - 9th
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Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, Circuits, Batteries, More
Explore the fascinating world of electricity with Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, and More! This comprehensive resource is designed to engage students in eight interactive Snap Circuit experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences that reinforce essential electricity concepts. Ideal for both classroom and home settings, these fully illustrated lessons are written in friendly language, making them accessible and enjoyable for students.► What's Included?1. Comprehensi
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-3
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Also included in: Snap Circuits Electricity Bundle - Units 1 and 2
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