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Black History Month classroom community laboratories
Earthquake Proof Toothpick Clay Tower Lab - Engineering Design Challenge
Engaging, low-prep engineering challenge where students use clay and toothpicks to build a stable tower. Great hands-on activity that can be connected to seismic waves, architecture, and teamwork. Google slides editable!Goal: Build the tallest free-standing tower that will survive an “earthquake.”Supplies: 20 toothpicks, 1 chunk of clayYou will build your tower on top of a sheet of paper.The paper below will be shaken for 10 seconds.Break the clay up into smaller chunks.Triangles are stronger s
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4th - 10th
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Saving Fred: Teaching the Scientific Method and Teambuilding
Learning Goals: Students will learn the scientific method, define a problem using appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types, such as systematic observations or experiments, identify variables, collect and organize data, interpret data in charts, tables, and graphs, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions.Students have to work together to SAVE FRED. However, they cannot use their bare ha
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Not Grade Specific
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Nelson Mandela Forgiveness Science Activity - Middle School SEL Object Lesson
Perfect for Black History Month or ANYTIME, this SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Middle School activity featuring Nelson Mandela includes a hands-on science activity making chalkboard slime. Students will read a passage about forgiveness and Nelson Mandela, then use chalkboard slime as an object lesson on forgiveness. This is a unique and engaging activity that combines the tactile fun of slime with the profound concept of forgiveness. This activity is designed to help students explore the power
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Martin Luther King Jr STEM Challenge
Looking for a way to combine history, engineering, and math? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a podium for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. so that he can make his famous speech. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of the famous speech, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. Materials are basic office supplies and can be changed based on what you have available. For a math extension, you can talk about 3D sha
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Black History Month Science Activities with SEL - Martin Luther King and Mandela
February is Black History Month! Celebrate the achievements of historical figures with this collection of Black History Month Science Activities. This bundle includes two science + SEL (Social Emotional Learning) activities for hands-on fun in your middle school or upper elementary classroom!What's Included (see Preview for all the details):Chalkboard Slime and Forgiveness SEL + Science Activity featuring Nelson MandelaDissolving Inequalities SEL + Science Activity featuring Martin Luther King J
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Martin Luther King Jr. Science Activity - Black History Month or MLK Day
Looking for a MLK Day Science Resource for your Middle School Students? This EASY, low-prep resource, connects scientific exploration with the historical context of Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts for social equality. This classroom activity provides an experimental setup where students observe the solubility of colored sugar in various liquids and relate these outcomes to the societal changes advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.This resource is designed to facilitate an understanding of solubil
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Saving Fred!
This a great activity to encourage teamwork and to practice the engineering process. This powerpoint includes Fred's story, the materials and rules for the experiment, and the standard (for my state-TN) and objective for the lesson. Check out the recording sheet in my store.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Save Fred Activity Bundle
Scientific Method Hands-On Experiment for Kindergarten, First & Second Grade
Easy, fun and hands-on Scientific method practice experiment to learn what scientists actually do! It Includes 2 levels of scientific method worksheet practice and an easy ice experiment! This would be a great back to school science activity to get students confident in the science lab.**This is apart of a larger Science Lab Safety Unit**Did you know you can receive TPT credits for leaving feedback? How it Works:Earn TpT Credits for purchases on TpT. You get one TpT Credit for every $ you spend
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Scientist & Lab Safety for K-5 (back to school)
Hidden Figures video viewing worksheets and after activities
Hidden Figures tells the story of three female mathematicians in the early years of the space program. Their contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics led to some of NASA’s greatest successes. Hidden Figures is the 2016 PG-rated adaptation of an incredible but true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe). The film is set in the early 1960s when workplaces were still segregated. Despite the social and p
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Movie Bundle: video viewing worksheets and afterward activities
Saving Fred!
This a great activity to encourage teamwork and to practice the engineering process.
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Save Fred Activity Bundle
Egg Drop Lab - Engineering Design Process Challenge
Engaging, low-prep Egg Drop engineering challenge where students create a casing to protect their egg from a 10+ foot drop! Great hands-on activity that can be connected to kinetic and potential energy, energy transfer, and teamwork. Includes:Student sheet with directions and space for drawing designs and reflections2 directions slides to present as they build Google slides editable! Goal: Build a protective case that will prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from 10+ feet.Supplies: 1 card
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6th - 8th
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Thanksgiving STEM Activities | Letter From the Teacher | Boom Cards | Bundle
Searching for a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving while integrating science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math? The lessons are tasty, plus you will get a beautiful Thanksgiving letter and activity. If you are planning to purchase all products, this bundle is the most economical way to get everything. Check out the individual product previews and descriptions to see if this bundle is right for you this holiday season.Cranberry STREAM✓ Science Lab – Cranberry Sauce✓ Scie
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2nd - 5th
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George Washington Carver Themed STEM Challenge
Here's a neat STEM challenge for your students to do as they learn about George Washington Carver, an inventor and scientist. Students will be challenged to create an agricultural tool just like GWC! Included is a design sheet and reflection sheet, as well as materials and procedure list. Have fun creating!
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1st - 3rd
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Catapult Lab Engineering Design Challenge
Students design and build a marshmallow catapult using the following materials to achieve the goal. Great for teaching the engineering design process and a fun way to teach group teamwork skills and growth mindset. Google doc editable.Materials:One 12”x12” piece of cardboardRubber bands (up to 4)Pencils (up to 4)One 12 inch piece of Masking TapeOne Plastic SpoonRulerScissorsGoal: Launch a marshmallow at least __3__ meters and hit within 0.5 meters of a target.Constraints: When launching, only on
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Black Americans in Science and Engineering
Discover the remarkable contributions of African Americans in science and engineering with our comprehensive ebook, "Black Americans in Science and Engineering: Contributions Past and Present."This concise yet detailed guide features over 20 extraordinary individuals whose achievements have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. From George Washington Carver's groundbreaking discoveries to Mae Jemison's awe-inspiring journey into space, we delve into their life stories with captivati
Grades:
1st - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Science Theme Classroom Door/Bulletin Board Display
This is an editable resource for classroom doors/bulletin boards.You will receive a PowerPoint file that includes:32 editable beakers in 4 different colours Text posters that read "Our Learning Laboratory" Bubbles in 4 different sizes and 4 different coloursA terms of use pageSimply edit, print, cut and display on your classroom door, walls, windows and bulletin boards.Your display will produce amazing scientists!Interested in more resources? Visit my TPT store for more Class-Minded Teacher prod
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Not Grade Specific
Creativity Test Intelligence Psychology
You can play this in your thinking, language and intelligence unit….or maybe in any class…. You can play as a class or have volunteers play against each other a couple at a time. Make sufficient copies. Contestants have 3 minutes to make as many mini pictures as they can. You can simply measure how many they get. In the event of a tie or if you really want to find the kids who are different you can go through and have the kids cross off every one their competitors have THEN count how many are le
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Thanksgiving STEM Activities | Letter From the Teacher | Boom Cards | Bundle
Searching for a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving while integrating science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math? The lessons are tasty, plus you will get a beautiful Thanksgiving letter and activity. If you are planning to purchase all products, this bundle is the most economical way to get everything. Check out the individual product previews and descriptions to see if this bundle is right for you this holiday season.Cranberry STREAM✓ Science Lab – Cranberry Sauce✓ Scie
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2nd - 5th
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Thanksgiving STEM Activities | Letter From the Teacher | Boom Cards | Bundle
Searching for a meaningful way to celebrate Thanksgiving while integrating science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math? The lessons are tasty, plus you will get a beautiful Thanksgiving letter and activity. If you are planning to purchase all products, this bundle is the most economical way to get everything. Check out the individual product previews and descriptions to see if this bundle is right for you this holiday season.Cranberry STREAM✓ Science Lab – Cranberry Sauce✓ Scie
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2nd - 5th
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Cooperative Play Learner Roles
Need your learners to be more autonomous in small group?Don't we all! This resource helps learners scaffold their “cooperative skills” using specific job responsibilities within a group. These cards are meant to give each participant a part to play and can be used during science experiments, group work, and/or team stem challenges.Great for K-1-2 learners! Available in both B&W and color.Suggested use:Go over each job through whole group instruction. Create anchor charts that explains what e
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K - 2nd
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Science Student Name Labels → EDITABLE / PRINTABLE Classroom Tags / Cards
Keep your classroom organized and labeled with these printable & editable name cards with science beakers. Easy to print and display on desks or boards. A big hit with our science and lab students who always seem to forget where their desk is.Included:sheets of blank name cardsdifferent colored borders for namesPDF for easy printing6 names per page______________________________________________________________________ More From Kristen's ClassroomFind me on YouTube & InstagramHappy Teach
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Back To School Science Bundle → Printable Classroom Banner & Name Labels
Creativity Test Guilford's Alternative Uses Psychology
Here I have another type of creativity test, it is based on a Guilford’s Alternative Uses type test. Admittedly, I put some silly and strange stuff in this, including....-Name all the uses for a piece of elk antler 6 inches long with a hole in the middle and a slot down it's length-Name all the uses for lime JelloYou can play this in your thinking, language and intelligence unit….or maybe in any class…. To score the test they need to have at least one other person to compare their scores to,…You
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Not Grade Specific
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SCIENCE laboratory SAFETY RULES
Looking for a way to help keep your students safe in the science lab? Look no further than SCIENCE laboratory SAFETY RULES. This file comes with interactive questions and rules to guide students for the lab work, ensuring their safety at all times. With SCIENCE laboratory SAFETY RULES, you can rest easy knowing your students are safe while working in the science lab.
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2nd - 8th
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