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6th grade laboratories for International Baccalaureate
MYP Scientific Method Unit Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need for a fun and engaging unit on the scientific method. Throughout the unit students are exposed to various scientific tools in order to carry-out the scientific method. In addition to learning and applying the scientific method, students also have the opportunity to practice and review their graphing skills as well in order to graph and analyze data they gather during various lab experiments. The various activities in this bundle include both independe
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6th - 9th
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Scientific Method Lab Report Write-up Using Bouncy Balls (with MYP Criterion D)
This is a very fun, hands-on lab to help students go through the process of the scientific method and learn how to accurately write-up a lab report. This could be used as a summative assessment to a scientific method unit, a culminating activity at the end of the year, or as an introductory assessment or review at the beginning of the year depending on the grade level. The focus of the activity is for students to take three bouncy balls and conduct an experiment to see which ball will bounce
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6th - 9th
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Paper Airplane Scientific Method with STEM component (with MYP Criteria B & C)
This is a summative assessment that assesses the scientific method and the process of writing up a lab report using paper airplanes. This assessment can also be easily differentiated based on the level of your students. This activity allows for independent work and accountability, partner or small group collaboration, and whole class data sharing so everyone is involved.
This file includes the following:
--Student directions
--Teacher directions
--Rough draft template for the lab report-writ
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6th - 10th
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Human Sense Perception Experiment - Senses - Grade 7 MYP Science
This engaging stations activity, recommended for grade 7 Biology, will have your students working together to explore and test their own senses. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, station cutouts, as well as opportunities for reflection and extension.Get the Senses unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Want to try before you buy? Download the FREE F
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
This growing bundle includes every Science for Everyone experiment to date, as well as all future updates, bundled at 30% off! New experiments are added regularly, and I have dozens of them, so by purchasing early you can save a lot and continue to have access to all resources as I add them. Each experiment is designed to work with one or more of my MYP unit plans, recommended for grades 6-10, but can easily be adapted for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curricu
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6th - 10th
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Molecules, Compounds & Mixtures Lesson, Separation Experiments, Test MYP Science
Teach Molecules, Compounds and Mixtures to your Middle School Science students with this easy to use complete lesson and set of 6 separation experiments. Includes:Google slideshow lessonExperiment task cards with teacher and student instructions & observation sheetsPre-and-Post Assessment Graphic OrganizerMaking Thinking Visible group reflection sheetReview worksheet / test with answer key Videos with integrated quizzesConvers all content for Topic 6 of the IB MYP Science Matter Matters unit
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6th - 8th
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IB MYP Science Lab Report Guide for Years 1, 3, & 5
Here is a Laboratory Report Guide – your essential companion for mastering lab report writing in MYP Science. Crafted to support students and educators, the guide simplifies the art of composing lab reports, ensuring successful achievement of MYP Science Objectives.Even with the Task Specific Rubric, one of the challenges in lab report writing is meeting the MYP Science Criteria B and C objectives. So here is a guide the provides descriptions on what to write on each parts of the report and exam
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6th - 10th
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Separation Techniques Experiment - Chemical and Physical Change - G6 MYP Science
Challenge your students to separate a mixture of iron filings, salt, and sand in this student-led lab activity, recommended for grade 6 chemistry! In the process, your students will learn about pure substances and mixtures, separation techniques, and the importance of purity. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for discussion, reflection, and extension.Get the Chemical and Physical Changes unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP i
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Chemical and Physical Changes Complete Unit Bundle - Grade 6 MYP Science
Speed of Sound Experiment - Waves - Grade 7 MYP Science
Take your class outside to measure the speed of sound in air, recommended for grade 7 Physics. All you need are a few simple materials and some open space! During the activity, students will learn about the properties of light and sound, types of waves, and implications regarding the speed of light and sound while practicing data collection and mathematical skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection and extension.Get the Waves unit plan
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-3
Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
IB (MYP) Criterion B + C - Explore the concentration gradient using GUMMY BEARS
This Criterion B and C lab investigation uses gummy bears to explore the concept of the concentration gradient. The B rubric assesses only two of the three objectives since students are given an experimental procedure to follow. The C rubric hits all 5 objectives. This folder resource contains:1) A student sheet for recording the experimental set up.2) A criterion B rubric3) A student sheet for recording results4) A criterion C rubric5.) A google slideshow that can be used to drive instruction
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Lesson Plan: Missing Organisms Prokaryote & Eukaryote
This is a fully laid out in detail science investigation into Prokaryote and Eukaryotes.-Inquiry Based-Teaching notes included -Scholars will explore prokaryotes and Eukaryotes through a CSI missing organisms investigation. Instructional Framework: Science Investigation LessonObjective: Obj 1 – SWBAT classify organisms in to a Domain based on the presence or lack of a nucleus. Obj 2 – SWBAT compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.Obj 3 – SWBAT classify organisms into Kingdoms base
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-1
Chemical Change Lessons, Experiments, Observation Sheets, Slides, Worksheets MYP
Everything that 'matters' is here! Get ready to teach Chemical Changes with this easy to use, complete lesson plan/resource collection. With a combination of practical science labs and demonstrations, as well as slides to teach the theory behind Chemical Change, you can be sure your students will easily understand the content while still enjoying the 'wow factor' of performing and observing real science experiments. The Google Slides Presentation guides you and your students through the proces
Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Systems of Measurement Experiment - Objects in Motion - Grade 7 MYP Science
Students create their own units of measurement to learn about the importance of the metric system in this investigation recommended for grade 7 physics. No rulers necessary! During the activity, students will learn about units used by early civilizations, the development of the metric system, and the importance of standardization, all while practicing unit conversion and basic mapping and directional skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for discu
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
Investigating Photosynthesis - Criterion B + C
This lab investigation uses Elodea and Bromthymol Blue to show students the products and reactants in photosynthesis. The first part of the lab correlates to the year 2 MYP Criterion B rubric - parts i and ii. The second part of the lab correlates to the year 2 MYP Criterion C rubric - parts i, ii, and iii. This folder contains two lab sheets and two rubrics. The first sheet walks students through the investigation and the second is for analyzing results.
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6th - 8th
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Criterion B - The Genetics of Taste
This product requires you to have access to PTC paper!In the folder you have five items:1) A criterion B mini lab warm up. Students will begin to think about how they would create an experiment using PTC paper. This warm up is graded using the MYP Criterion B rubric.2) The Criterion B rubric. This is a task specific rubric that assesses all of the parts of the year 3 criterion B in science. 3) An experiment that you can do with the entire class using the PTC paper. This includes some resea
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6th - 8th
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DNA Extraction Experiment - Inheritance - Grade 7 MYP Science
This simple genetics experiment, recommended for grade 7 Biology, is always a hit with students as they extract and observe DNA samples from various fruits and vegetables. They will also learn about DNA structure and the basic concepts necessary to understand mutation and variation. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Inheritance unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
Dissolving Candy Canes Lab
Looking for a fun lab to do with your students leading up to winter break? Have them show their knowledge about solvents and make observations about candy canes dissolving in different liquids. Students will time how long it takes each candy cane to dissolve in a different liquid, then record their results in a table and graph. Page 3 offers the option for them to use Claim, Evidence, Reasoning for their conclusion. Goes along with MYP B and C year 1 for science.Materials needed for lab:-mini ca
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5th - 8th
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Measuring Populations Experiment - Ecology - Grade 6 MYP Science
In this two-part ecology experiment recommended for grade 6 Biology, students record quadrat data and perform a mark-recapture simulation in order to estimate the size of populations. They will also learn how to measure wild populations and practice a variety of math skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Ecology unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
Measurement Metric Length Lab with optional Next Chapter MYP Criterion C
This lab focuses on using metric rulers, meter sticks, and measuring tapes as students find the lengths of various body parts. This lab should be done in the beginning of the school year and then again at the end of the school year so students are able to see and assess how much they have grown over time. This lab is fun and engaging as it focuses on each individual student!
In order to assess this lab I have included the Next Chapter MYP Criterion C Level 3 Science rubric, however I have c
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6th - 8th
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Cloud in a Jar | Experiment | Structured Scientific Inquiry
Learn about the scientific inquiry process and get a chance to experience it with your students! This quick, easy and fun experiment allows your students to learn about the water cycle, clouds and how they are formed! Using household items, this experiment is perfect for in-person teaching or remote learning! Create a cloud in a cup using different materials of the house!
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PreK - 8th
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Current Events Evaluation - MYP Criterion B
A simple task that can be used with the IB MYP grading rubric for Individuals and Societies for Criterion B, or independently. Ideally you can run this as a lab and have students submit the work, or as an independent activity.
For those looking to apply the IB MYP to this activity: Year 1 Rubric Criterion B Individuals and Societies, and Understanding or handout of all 6 Global Contexts. All documents are public documents available under Google searches.
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5th - 9th
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Criterion B - Investigating the Characteristics of Living Things
In this mini-lab, students investigate the characteristics of living things using a mealworm. I use this simple lab as a way to review the applicable lab safety rules for the year and to assess student's knowledge of the scientific process. The rubric can be accessed by using the hyperlink at the top of the document. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________This is a great initial Criterion B assessment and can be used for baseline
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6th - 8th
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Baking Science Experiment - Scientific Method - Grade 6 MYP Science
This engaging baking science activity, recommended for grade 6, will have your students utilizing the steps of the scientific method in order to make the perfect cupcake! Students will practice unit conversions, identifying and selecting variables, and following the scientific inquiry cycle. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Scientific Method unit plan associated with this activity here.Designed with M
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
Comparing Fuels Experiment - Energy - Grade 6 MYP Science
Have your students measure the energy content in various alcohol fuels or nuts, recommended for grade 6 Physics or Chemistry. This is a low-prep, reliable experiment that is easy to plan and execute! During the activity, students will learn about combustion, the energy in food, and what makes a good fuel while practicing data collection and measurement skills. Includes teacher preparation notes, student handouts, as well as opportunities for reflection, discussion, and extension.Get the Energy u
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in:Â MYP Science Experiments Growing Bundle - Grade 6-10 Complete Collection
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