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Thanksgiving laboratories for homeschool
Thanksgiving Science Activities
Celebrate Thanksgiving with these fun science investigations! Students will enjoy learning about cranberries by investigating how they can be used to write secret messages, why they float, how they are harvested, how they react with bases and a few fun facts!
Included in this lesson are:
-Slides to project to introduce the lab
-Teacher Guide
-Student Lab Sheets
-Table Markers to let students know which station they are at
- Cranberry Trivia Crossword for fast finishers
-Ideas to "Take it Fur
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Food Science And STEM | Making Butter Experiment | Gr 4 5 Thanksgiving Activity
Do you know how butter is made? It is easy to make, and the science is fascinating. Expand students’ knowledge of butter churning. This complete 4th/5th-grade unit contains a teacher guide to improve success. Students investigate the role of fat and cream. A further exploration activity and a STEM Challenge to separate the butter from the buttermilk are included. Great activity for Thanksgiving.Can I use this virtually? The files are PDF but come with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We add
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Fall Leaves Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fall Leaves Science Lab!Help students answer the question, "Why do leaves change color?"This Fun Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Why do leaves change color in the fall?PhotosynthesisLeaf pigmentationLeaf chromatographyStudents will have so much fun watching l
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Types:
Corntastic Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Dancing Corn Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Dancing Corn Science Lab!This Corntastic Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Simple chemical reactionsSimple chemical equationsReactantsProductsCarbon dioxide gasStudents will have so much fun watching corn kernels dance with bubbles!You can also earn cool points with your students by
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Types:
Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Thanksgiving Butter Science Lab!
FALL STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Make your Own Butter in a Jar!*An Edible Science Project :)This Fun Thanksgiving STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsScience Concepts Covered:The composition of creamFat molecules vs. liquid moleculesThe process of making butterButter vs. buttermilkStudents will have so much fun making (and tasting) their very own but
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Types:
Exploding Pumpkins! Science Lab for Fall
This lab explores pressure and its effect on pumpkins. Comes with both teacher packet and student lab reports. Detailed instructions, make your students' fall memorable by blowing up pumpkins!
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Thanksgiving Forensics CSI DNA Extraction & Fingerprinting Gel Electrophoresis
Who stole Mr. Gobbles, the famous Thanksgiving parade turkey? Students will extract DNA from strawberries to learn about DNA extraction. Then, they will run paper "DNA" evidence through a simulated gel electrophoresis chamber to make a DNA fingerprint. Your students will love this Thanksgiving-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity! Feathered Fiasco is a comprehensive classroom resource designed to introduce middle school and high school students to the exciting world of forensic science and D
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab Holiday Festive Science Activity Middle School
Introduce your students to genetics with our Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab Pack — an ideal science activity for this holiday season! Looking for an exciting and educational science experiment during the festive months of November and December? You've found it!Our Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab Pack is designed to create an engaging learning experience that keeps students excited as they dive into the world of genetics.Containing all the essentials for a successful and enjoyable lab session, this p
Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Holiday Science of Gratitude & Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab Christmas Bundle
Unique Science Bundle for the Holiday Season: Cranberry DNA Extraction & Science of Gratitude Investigation and CER Pack! Empower your classroom with engaging holiday-themed science activities perfect for use during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and festive season! This dynamic bundle combines two comprehensive activity packs that infuse holiday spirit with hands-on learning experiences suitable for middle school and above.↪️ Cranberry DNA Extraction Lab PackDiscover genetics in action with
Grades:
6th - 12th
Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!
THANKSGIVING STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY FOR THE FALL - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!This Turkey-Themed STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsA funny turkey storyScience Concepts Covered:CrystalsRocksGeometric shapesCrystal formationDissolvingStudents will have so much fun making crystal-covered turkey feathers!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a sample.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Types:
Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School and High School Science + SEL
Are you searching for Thanksgiving-themed STEM activities that resonate with middle school students on an emotional level? These SEL + Science Thanksgiving Activities combine the fun of hands-on experiments with the profound concepts of gratitude and instant gratification, and personal potential. These versatile lesson is ideal for students in public and private schools, homeschooling environments, scout troops, and friendship circles.In Kernel Vision, students will make biodegradable plastic fr
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Thanksgiving Gratitude STEM & Social Emotional Activities & Lesson Middle School
Are you searching for a Thanksgiving-themed science activity that resonates with middle school students on an emotional level? This SEL + Science Thanksgiving Activity combines the fun of hands-on experiments with the profound concepts of gratitude and instant gratification, making it an unforgettable learning experience. This versatile lesson is ideal for students in public and private schools, homeschooling environments, scout troops, and friendship circles.What's Inside:Marshmallow Roasting E
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School and High School Science + SEL
Indian Corn Lab Activities - Fun Science Experiments for Fall or Thanksgiving
Looking for some seriously fun fall science? Try these Indian corn labs! Kids conduct full-blown experiments. They hypothesize; identify independent and controlled variables; use measurement tools; design and carry out fair tests, record results, and draw conclusions. Open the preview to take a closer look at the Thanksgiving activities.Before you begin the lab, choose one or more testable questions for your class. Four pages of pictures and text explain how each set-up worked when one teacher
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Thanksgiving Turkey Wing Dissection Fun Biology Hands On Anatomy Activity MYP
Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on fall themed activity to reinforce scientific process skills, comparative anatomy and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME dissection includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add turkey and chicken wings! I do this lab near Thanksgiving break as an introduction to body systems and human anatomy. The kiddos feel like real biologists as they watch you dissect a turkey wing and then THEY dissect their own chicken wing! In this lab,
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Food Science | Making Butter Experiment | Gr K 1 Thanksgiving Activity
Discover dairy products by churning butter. All directions and tips are provided to guide you to success. The investigation, STEM Challenge, and further exploration make exploring the properties of matter and butter memorable. Great for a Thanksgiving science activity. Students will be amazed at how easy it is to make butter.This activity is a PDF. You can use it with Easel by TPT, but we did not create an overlay. We feel at this age level, the experiment is best done with paper and pencil.
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | Grade K 1 Experiments
Thanksgiving STEM and Social Emotional Learning Activity | Middle School Science
In this Thanksgiving STEM Activity, students will make biodegradable plastic from corn products and learn about pilgrims, corn, popcorn and modern uses for corn. Students will also make the connection between the potential in a kernel of corn and the vision for which the Pilgrims sacrificed. This SUPER easy activity just requires corn starch, corn oil, food coloring and water. You will also need access to a microwave. Students who enjoy making slime (your sensory kiddos!) will love this. This e
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Middle School and High School Science + SEL
Holiday Science: Thanksgiving themed lab sheets and activities
This science and craft pack is intended to give a fun introduction to various areas of science as well as basic science vocabulary with a Thanksgiving and fall theme!*Bundle and save! This pack is part of Intro. to science: lab and activities bundle!*This pack includes:* 6 lab sheetsBending Bones: Using turkey bones to show the reaction between calcium and vinegar.Crazy Corn: Using corn the create a visual of the reaction between vinegar and baking soda.Peppy Pine cones: Demonstrating why pine c
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
Also included in: Lab and Activities Mega-Bundle!
November Science STEM experiments and activities
This science pack focuses on 4 major areas within science: biology, earth science, physics, and chemistry all with a fun November fall theme! Each works perfectly for a one day fun science focus, or broken apart and used throughout the week! This mini-pack is intended to give a fun introduction to a single principle in 4 of the major areas of science: biology, earth science, physics and chemistry!Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds!With tons of fun hands on
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: Full Year science STEM experiments and activities BUNDLE
Pilgrim Boat Penny STEM Task
Looking for a fun way to incorporate STEM into your curriculum? Here is an easy and fun way to get your kids thinking. Challenge them to design foil boats that will float and then see which design holds the most pennies. After they have found the best design, challenge them to make a boat that can sail across the water carrying 10 pennies. Now they have to think of a way to design and attach a sail to their foil boats.
This is great for Engineering and Design as well as Force and Motion con
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Holiday STEM BUNDLE: Three STEMS From Thanksgiving to New Year's
This STEM BUNDLE explores the fun of the Holiday Season from Thanksgiving into the New Year! There are three great STEMS included! Unique and different, you'll have as much fun as your students! Students will do everything from Thaw a "Turkey", Tree "Trimming" and make a New Year's Noisemaker! Included are:
• Thaw a "Turkey" STEM
• Tree "Trimming" STEM
• New Year's Noisemakers STEM
Look What's Inside the Holiday STEM Bundle!
For the Teacher
• Notes for the Teacher including Prep Wor
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Thanksgiving STEM: Turkey Thaw-No Real Turkeys Needed!
This STEM project explores what every home chef in America struggles with-thawing a turkey! You freeze the "turkey" (No turkeys will be harmed in this experiment-just erasers in deep freeze!) and they create a system to thaw it within a 3 hour time limit. You decide what materials to provide for students to create their system. Some ideas might include styrofoam cups, plastic bags, small containers, and other random classroom items that they creatively come up with! This is part of my Holid
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Density Salt and Popcorn lab Fun Middle School Science Acitivity
Grade 8 STEMLow PrepThis is a hands-on lab that will help students investigate density in a few minutes. I have used this lab either before or after my unit on density to see if students are able to apply the concepts. This lab is easy to set up and students enjoy it very much. It can also be used as a distance learning lab since most students will have salt and popcorn in their homes. This lesson also includes the template for a lab report and conclusion questions.This is an true inquiry-bas
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Mayflower Engineering Challenge
Students will learn will investigate the engineering design process as they learn about the Mayflower, buoyancy, and how sails on a boat work. Students will plan, design, and create a boat to meet specific requirements, while staying on budget. Students will love learning interesting historical information as they are challenged to meet this FUN STEM challenge. I have included a PowerPoint presentation that has been converted to a PDF providing Mayflower information including historical and desi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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