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Free 7th grade science projects for homeschool
Desert Habitat and Animals Interactive Project
Are you studying deserts with your students? This interactive lapbook is a great way to showcase what they have learned about desert habitats and the animals that live in deserts.Combine this lapbook with your district curriculum, picture books, videos, or websites such as National Geographic Kids or PebbleGo to help your students learn about deserts.My Desert Animals PowerPoint, Google Slides, and student minibook also align perfectly with this resource!This resource includes:A desert quick fac
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Desert Animals Habitat Passages PowerPoint Google Slides and Projects
Solar Eclipse 2024 Free Worksheets with Editable Color by Code Activity
Make differentiation easy with the editable color by code to celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse! Practice missing addends and unscrambling words with the options included in this freebie!***Celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse with our engaging unit including exciting math and ELA activities, decodable books, interactive teaching slides, writing prompts, adorable crafts, viewer instructions, party ideas, and so much more!2024 Solar Eclipse UnitClick on the ✮ beside my store name to add me to your favo
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PreK - 1st
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1-ESS1-1
Super Science Experiments
Looking to spruce up your science curriculum, or have an AWESOME science fair project well you have come to the right place!
This collection of truly Super Science Experiments is just for you! It contains chemistry experiments, experiments on matter, physics, and much more!
Includes:
- 70+ science experiments and demo guides
- detailed descriptions
- pictures of experiments
- material lists
These are only the experiments I thought would be the absolute coolest ones and that students wou
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PreK - 8th
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STEM Activity Challenge Marshmallow Catapult 3rd-5th grade
STEM Project for Third, fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions,
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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Marshmallow Challenge Handout
This FREEBIE includes a color and black and white handout to provide to teams of students engaging in the Marshmallow Challenge activity. This activity is great to use as an icebreaker or to engage students in critical thinking, cooperative learning, and innovative thinking. It can also be used to reinforce basic principles of physics or as a fun math activity involving measurement.
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Parts of a Map Geography Map Skills Freebie Sample
Try out two free sample pages from my Geography Map Skills Unit & Lapbook with informational text, test, & more!}! This freebie has one page of informational text about the parts of a map. It also includes a one page foldable piece for students to use in their interactive social studies notebook.
These two samples are part of my Geography Map Skills Unit & Lapbook with informational text, test, & more!} for teaching about basic map skills. Over 70 pages in the whole unit!
The
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3rd - 5th
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Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process
Balloon Car STEM Challenge! Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project. STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process. Included i
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3rd - 9th
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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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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
Animal Habitats Sorting Mats for Early Readers - Animal Habitats FREEBIE
This Animal Habitats Sorting Mats is prefect for a fun science activity for early readers! This Animal Habitats Sorting Mats are great for early readers in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This freebie is perfect for learning about animal habitats with your early readers! Enjoy this unique science FREEBIE!This printable interactive activity includes:15 unique animal habitats mats6 pages of unique animal sorting cardsan answer key for teachers**Plea
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PreK - 2nd
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Five Themes of Geography - Project about Your Town - FREE
Five Themes of Geography - Having learned about the five themes of Geography, students apply their knowledge to their own town. Students must research the Location, Place, Region, Human-Environment Interactions, and the Movement of their own community. Includes the assignment sheet and research record with student hints. Students enjoy the opportunity to think like a geographer and learn about their town. Also, be sure to check out my other Five Themes product —>Five Themes of Geography Post
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6th - 9th
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Gingerbread Man Trap: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:
Can you create a trap that can catch and hold one gingerbread man cookie?
Materials: (per student)
Variety of found materials (outdoor or craft)
Scissors, tape and glue
Cardboard and paper scraps
Popsicle sticks, straws, etc.
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage y
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2nd - 7th
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The Water Cycle Activities Interactive Wheel Craft FREE
Test drive my Water Cycle Activities with this freebie or click HERE to get my BUNDLE of water cycle resources!This FREE Water Cycle Wheel is the perfect activity to help your students review what they have learned.This FREE Water Cycle packet comes with* a colored cover* a colored wheel template with text and images* a black and white cover* a black and white wheel template with text and imagesTemplates are in color, and black and white, giving you flexibility in printing. Finished wheels can b
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1st - 4th
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STEM Engineering Starter Kit for Teachers {elementary level}
Is your elementary school starting the Engineering Design Process? Does thinking about STEM make you want to pull your hair out? Do you feel confused about what STEM looks like in an elementary classroom setting? If so, this free STEM starter kit is for you! The packet includes everything I wish I had known about STEM when my school started implementing STEM in 2011. I hope it is helpful to you! I am in the process of going through all of the STEM activities I created over the past couple of yea
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K - 4th
Free Bats Research Book Craft, Diorama
This FREE BATS RESEARCH BOOK CRAFT and DIORAMA ACTIVITY incorporates bat research with students creating a bat diorama project. The diorama project could be completed at home or in the classroom. Click HERE to see this activity in action! *This free activity was originally shared on my blog in 2016.* What's Included?Bat Research folding book templates Editable Home Connection Letter for Diorama ProjectDirections on how to create the folding bookWhat do I need to use this free resource?-students
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1st - 2nd
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Paper Airplane STEM challenge
Challenge students to build a paper airplane that can go at least go as far as possible. Building a Paper Airplane provides opportunities for investigation, team work, developing design skills and understanding the four forces of flight. ..................................................................................................................................................................Similar Resources:Parachute STEM challengePaper circuit activityAnemometer STEM challengeBalloon car
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: STEM BUNDLE (AIR based projects)
Shelter Building STEM Challenge
This FREE STEM challenge is designed similarly to the other STEM Challenges in my store. I am offering this one as a free sample so that you can experience the joy of STEM with your students. The “problem” presented in this shelter building challenge was a real life situation that happened to my family and me this summer on a back country hike. We got caught out in a rain storm on a hiking trail and were forced to quickly solve the problem of building a shelter to keep ourselves and our gear
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
FREE STEM Activity Catalog and May Recommended Resources
FREE Read Aloud STEM CatalogDownload this free catalog of our two largest bundles of STEM read-alouds and challenges organized by month with clickable links to all of the books and resources. We hope it is a helpful resource for you as you implement Read Aloud STEM with your students!FREE Rosie Revere STEM ChallengeIntegrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom!Engage students with a real-world STEM activity where they learn about how engineering works. Students design, build, and test
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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
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Also included in: 5th Grade STEM Activities and NGSS Science Lessons Curriculum BUNDLE
End of the Year Reflection Writing Google Slides & Printable Free Activity
This end of the year, Google Slides and printable reflection activity is a great way to look back on this past school year. This resource can be used for any subject and includes a set of directions, a rubric, and an editable template to support students.Students will choose three pieces they can reflect on. Students will answer guided questions and create a catchy claim to make a statement about what they took away from each piece of evidence. This product is part of my #1 Science Mega Bundle
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Physical Science Interactive Notebook Year Bundle- Science Unit Plan
Science Fair Project Planner
UPDATED 11/2015 This was one of my first products and finally received a much needed makeover!
Interested in making edits? Now you can with Science Fair Project Planner - EDITABLE version!
This science fair project planner is designed for group science fair projects. In the past my students struggled with each component and how to put them together to design and create their science fair project. Using this as a guide students are more confident through the process and complete higher quality
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4th - 9th
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Bug Collection Jar Freebie
The boys and girls will have fun using fingerprints to create insects in this fun craft activity. I like to place this in my art center. During free time the boys and girls use their fingerprints to create insects. They can add googly eyes and use a black marker to add wings and stripes.
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4K and K
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PreK - 1st
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OREO COOKIE PHASES OF THE MOON FOOD LAB
A popular lab, with a competitive twist! Educators, your students will have tons of fun learning/reviewing the phases of the moon with this engaging activity. Instead of simply cutting the cream out of each cookie, students will be tasked with a challenge (against their peers) for each of the 8 phases of the moon. I've also included a student version of the slides so that they can insert a photo of each phase they create. Why? Well, we all know that those cookies will not last very long at the e
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
STEM Raft Challenge Distance Learning
Building a Raft STEM Challenge is an activity where students construct rafts out of straws, tape, and string. Students then test their creations and redesign their rafts. Your students will love learning and will be engaged at home or at school in the Engineering Design Process. ⭐These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at home. You will save money, time, and your students will be engaged in yearlong STEM Acti
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
FREE Camping & My Five Senses Craftivity
Have students experience the world of camping using all of their five senses! This camp theme freebie includes:1. Camp sign template2. 5 senses mini book pages3. Creative writing sheets {camp theme printable paper}Detailed directions and pictures for making this craftivity are also included! This makes a great end of the year classroom activity.Keep the camping fun going with:Camp Out in Class Thematic Unit for K-2Enjoy!~Curriculum CastleConnect with us!Follow our store herePinterestFacebookInst
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K - 2nd
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Forces & Motion - Interactive Notes & Student-Led Inquiry Lab {Grades 4-6}
This FREE pack incorporates scientific process standards with a lesson on force and motion! Four pages of interactive notes on vocabulary, pushes & pulls, and Newton’s Laws of Motion will help your students understand the concepts of force and motion. Next, the Teacher Guides included in this pack will help you guide your students to choose and design an experiment that tests force on an object.
Included in the pack:
• Pushes & pulls flapbook
• Force & Motion vocabulary flapbook
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4th - 6th
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