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Seasonal laboratories for homeschool
Pumpkin Science {Physical Science Investigation}
This resource is an engaging and effective way to integrate a fun fall twist into your Science curriculum. I created this resource to use in my 4th Grade classroom during our Physical Science Unit. We used pumpkins to discover, study, and discuss physical properties of matter. We then continued our study into physical vs. chemical changes. This investigation can last between 1-10 days (or more), depending on how you structure the activities. We used small pumpkins to investigate the physical
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3rd - 5th
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Winter STEM Activity
Celebrate winter with this fun and engaging NGSS-aligned STEM activity. Students will use given materials to design and engineer a winter home to house Sam the Snowman. This hands on activity aligns with NGSS Engineering Design 3-5 ETS 1-1 and will have students work together to brainstorm, design, and engineer a home following time and material constraints. Students will: Work cooperatively to complete a task Use given materials to design a winter home for a snowmanBrainstorm and engineer the d
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in:Â Winter Activities and Experiments
First Grade Science Experiments Bundle
Are you in need of simple, easy-to-follow spring science experiments for first grade or second grade? This set of science experiments is sure to hook your little learners while giving you hands-on science lessons in your classroom!Each science experiment has:teacher notes and directionspictorial directions for students to follow (in color and b&w)a recording page for science journals or to be used solo.Make science ENGAGING and EASY with these science experiments!Spring Science Experiments-C
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K - 1st
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Easy Science Experiments
Simple Science Experiments for beginners - These 10 Simple Science activities require very few ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. Each teacher-led experiment has an accompanying recording sheet (activity page) that is specifically designed for young scientists. These science experiments are perfect to teach early predicting or hypothesis skills. They are great to foster a love of Science with young children and are great for the beginning of school. Most science recording
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PreK - 2nd
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Owl Pellets Lab Unit
This Barn Owl Pellet dissection Lab packet includes a owl bone sorting chart, an owl pellet reading comprehension passage with questions, owl food chain accordion foldable, and a variety of other activities to guide your instruction on the barn owl. Your students will love this hands-on owl pellet lab. It perfectly accompanies the 3rd grade FOSS Structures of Life Unit, but would work well with any owl pellet lab.Included in this packet are:Owl Pellet Reading Passage and questionsOwl Bones Ide
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans
Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? Students LOVE the intrigue of Forensic Science CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 4-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Classroom Expectations Cookie Lab {Back to School} - PowerPoint
Have high expectations for your students? Convey these classroom expectations in a fun and memorable way with this cookie lab for back to school. This product discusses effort, condition of the work, and quality of the work with the students.
This product includes a PowerPoint presentation that corresponds with each step of the cookie lab. A detailed, scripted lesson plan is included to help you envision how this lesson can be brought to life for your students! Need to add some more expectat
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3rd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Borax Crystal Snowflake Science Activity
Having my students make Borax Crystal Snowflakes before the holidays is one of my all time favorite winter activities! With a few simple materials and a little preparation, your students will have fun learning science while they make a winter ornament that they will treasure for years to come! I still hang mine on my tree each year! This activity is best started in class and finished at home.
This Product Includes:
-Borax Crystal Snowflake Student Card (.pdf)
-Teacher Directions (.pdf)
-B
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5th - 9th
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Christmas Winter Holiday Science Bundle: 7 Inquiry Scientific Method Experiments
What do you do with students when they are already excited for a holiday- DO SCIENCE!!! What a great way to keep them focused on crazy days!Be sure to check out all 7 products in this bundle!Save the Gingerbread Man! Holiday Christmas Science Inquiry ExperimentChristmas Science Inquiry force experiment-Newton's 3rd law- balloon rocketsHoliday Christmas December Science Dissolve a Candy Cane with Scientific MethodWinter Snowball Catapult Engineering Science Experiment ChallengeBuild the Tallest C
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3rd - 6th
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Scientific Method Introduction Inquiry Graphing Experiment: Bubble Gum Mass
Looking to introduce or review the scientific method in a fun way- try this bubble gum mass lab. Students get a piece of bubble gum and chew it to determine if its mass changes with the chewing (works BEST with sugar gums like bubble yum, etc).“Does gum lose mass when you chew it?" This is an introduction to learning about scientific inquiry activity. This fits in nicely at the beginning of the year to review/ introduce the steps of the scientific method and when students are learning how to cre
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Seventh Grade Science Exam: A Beginning or End of the Year Assessment
Use this editable test as either a diagnostic tool to determine student needs or as an end of the year cumulative assessment to determine student progress. The exam tests students over the basic concepts of the scientific method, measurement, physical science, genetics, the human body, and earth and space science. There are ten questions in each category. Please click on the preview for a detailed look at the concepts covered in the exam.The following documents are all included in this resource:
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6th - 8th
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Experimental Design and Independent and Dependent Variables & Scientific Method
This experimental design unit is on the scientific method and using variables to plan a fair test experiment. Students will learn about the scientific method, independent, dependent, and control variables. They will learn how to make a hypothesis and write a conclusion. This resource is a great introduction to the scientific method. Students will use a planning page to plan their own investigation. Great for back to school!Includes:Slide Show on Scientific Method and VariablesStrategic Notetakin
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Middle School NGSS Science Bundle & Bell Ringers & 5-E Lessons & Assessments
Biology Ice Breaker Back to School Scavenger Hunt
This biology scavenger hunt can be used at any time, but it is perfect for a back to school ice breaker activity for a biology or life science class! Students go outside (playground, school yard, nearby park) to find and describe 16 different biological terms and concepts found in nature, while at the same time getting to know their classmates with ice-breaker questions. This activity will get your students up out of their seats for a fun and educational activity during the first week of school.
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7th - 10th
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Melting Snowman and Snow Slime Science Labs ~ Winter Science Lab
Looking for a fun winter science lab? Kids love making snow slime and it can be used for the four science labs included in the packet, including the melting snowman lab!
Materials are easy to find and these labs are a great way to review process skills and lab procedures and vocabulary.
The packet includes:
- Snow Slime Recipe
- Melting Snowman Directions and Materials List
- Student Lab Packet with 4 Labs
#1 How long does it take for your snowman to melt?
#2 Does the snow slime
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3rd - 5th
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Quantitative and Qualitative Observations Lab
This is a great activity for students to get to walk around the room and work with their peers. Students will work on 8 stations. The 8 stations include pictures for students to make their qualitative and quantitative observations. Stations that ask for quantitative observations will need a ruler and a triple beam balance or digital scale. If you do not have the materials for each lab station, there will be pictures for each station. Station 2: This station is set up so students can make observa
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
CER Bubble Lab FUN Science Inquiry Experiment Hands On STEM Activity MYP NGSS
Are you looking for FULL inquiry lab that is also fun & hands-on? The bubble lab reinforces important scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices. This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add bubbles!I have done this lab as a summative assessment for my "Nature of Science" unit for many years. The kids absolutely love it! This experiment hits on all of the important Claim, Evidence and Reasoning skills in a memorable and exciting wa
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5th - 9th
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Owl Pellet Dissection Activity Fun End of Year Science Lab for Middle School
Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! This owl pellet activity is packed full of print-and-go activities to make dissecting owl pellets a hoot! This great collection of 10 engaging and unique activities will enhance your study of barn owls and owl pellets. These ready-to-print, no-prep activities will make your dissection of owl pellets as fun and easy as possible!Who are these activities best suited for?Public, Private & Christian schoolsHomeschoolers and Homeschool C
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in:Â Owl Pellet Dissection Activities, No Prep Escape Room & More - Middle School
STEM experiments and activities - Intro. to Chemistry
Introduce young learners to the magic of science with this science pack focused on 5 major themes within chemistry. Perfect for weekly science activities and labs, or just for occasional fun science treats. This pack is intended to give a fun introduction to various aspects of chemistry as well as basic science vocabulary.Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds!This pack focuses on 5 themes: atoms and states of matter, non-Newtonian fluids, the science of fire,
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Intro. to Science Bundle: STEM experiments and activities!
Science Experiments for Spring
Are you in need of simple, easy-to-follow spring science experiments for first grade or second grade? This set is sure to hook your little learners while giving you hands-on science lessons in your classroom! Each experiment has:teacher notes and directionspictorial directions for students to follow (in color and b&w)a recording page for science journals or to be used solo. Make science ENGAGING and EASY with these science experiments! Topics Included:-Clouds-Water Cycle-Insects-Living Thing
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1st
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Also included in:Â First Grade Science Experiments Bundle
Back to School STEM Activity - Chip Ring Challenge - Engineering Process
Students will enjoy practicing the engineering design process with this tasty team-building back to school STEM Challenge. They'll brainstorm, design, test, and redesign as they problem solve with their team mates. If you're looking for engaging and entertaining first week activity, this is certainly it! STUDENT'S CHALLENGE: Build a standing ring you can fit your hand through using one can of chips. No other materials or adhesives may be used. Begin by building a base/foundation, then gradually
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4th - 8th
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Science Classroom Tools Lab Equipment Station Activity
Elevate Your Science Classroom with Engaging Lab Equipment Stations! Looking to make science class a hands-on adventure right from the start? Look no further! My Lab Equipment Station Activity is the perfect toolkit to kick off your school year with excitement and discovery. Dive into the world of science with 20 essential lab tools and equipment, each carefully crafted into a captivating station activity. From microscopes to safety showers, beakers to thermometers, I've got it all covered! Wha
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Summer STEM Challenge: Build the Tallest Lighthouse with straws and LED lights
Need something to keep them focused in the lat days of school? Challenge them to build the tallest lighthouse to balance an LED tea-light on top! Students can imagine themselves at the BEACH! Materials Per Group:tape, 20 straws, LED tealightEnjoy!
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3rd - 6th
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Chick Hatching Observation Journal
Use this 17 page observation journal while learning about living and nonliving things, oviparous and viviparous animals or when hatching chicks in the classroom.
Pages include:
*categorizing living/nonliving and oviparous/viviparous animals
*predicting what animal is in the egg
*how to care for the eggs
*development calendar to track the 21 days of growth
*candling embryo observation sheet
*explaining why they see different things when they candle the eggs
*sequence sheet to retell how the chic
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials
This is a fabulous science inquiry activity for the first week of school. A fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are challenged to save Walter the gummy worm from 'drowning'. Students work to actively solve a problem, collaborate ideas and analyze effectiveness of their solutions.
Only simple materials are used and set-up is easy.
This activity is fun for kids and fun to watch! It's amazing watching their critical thinking process.
This
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
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