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Basic principles Common Core RST.9-10.3 resources
Scientific Method Task Cards
This set of 45 task cards is designed to teach, review, and reinforce the APPLICATION of the scientific method. Students will write hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, describe experimental and control groups, read tables and graphs, form conclusions, make predictions, and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This resource is perfect for distance lea
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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3rd - 9th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Graphing Worksheets and Scientific Method
Teach, review, and reinforce these very important science skills: Graphing, Scientific Method, Analyzing data, Experimental design, and Scientific Writing. Teaching the science skills is of the utmost importance. If the skills are taught properly at the beginning of the school year, your students will be equipped with the tools they need to be successful for the rest of the year. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version.This resource is
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method Worksheets with Experimental Design Data Analysis and Graphing
SAVE 25% OFF LIST PRICES! Build foundational SCIENCE SKILLS such as experiment design, graphing, and data analysis! This bundle includes 8 worksheets that give your students structured support to practice these skills. Use in a scientific method unit, throughout the school year to reinforce skills, or as emergency sub plans. Each worksheet is a stand-alone lesson, so this set of resources can be used at the same time or completely independently of each other.Please click VIEW PREVIEW (above)
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
Scientific Method Writing a Clear Lab Procedure
Scientific Writing Activity: Can your students write a clear and concise laboratory procedure? In this simple activity, students will build a unique and unusual structure. Student will then write instructions for how to build the structure. Students will swap sets of instructions and attempt to build the structures of other students.Why is this important?A key component of the scientific method is the recording and publishing of results. In his/her publication, a scientist must give the procedu
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6th - 10th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Metric System Task Cards
This set of 90 metric measurement task cards will ensure that your students get the review and reinforcement they need to master all aspects of the metric system. Printable and digital versions are included. Students will answer questions about the base units, prefixes, their value, and their symbols. Students will work problems converting from one unit to another, record answers in scientific notation, complete density calculations, and calculate the area, perimeter, volume, and surface area
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Metric Measurements Lab Bundle Length, Mass, Volume, Temperature, Graphing
Making Metric Measurements: This lab bundle contains 4 short and simple labs that are used to teach or review basic pieces of laboratory equipment and the use of metric measurements in the science lab. These lab activities are appropriate for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and how to use basic pieces of lab equipment. The labs are perfect for students who need a review of these principles.The labs are most appropriate for middle school students and physical science
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7th - 10th
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio in Cells
Why are cells so small? Why don't cells grow to larger sizes? What determines how big a cell can get? These questions are asked and answered in this activity. These practice problems and critical thinking questions emphasis the importance of the surface area to volume ratio in cells. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version.This resource is perfect for traditional classroom settings, distance learning, or for students in 1:1 classrooms.W
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8th - 12th
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Science Lab Equipment Activity Lesson for Middle School
QUICK AND EASY lab activity designed to introduce middle school students to common lab equipment and how to follow directions in a lab. Perfect for the first day or the first week of school! The activity is quite safe for young science students because the only substances used are water, food coloring, yeast, vinegar, and baking soda.The objectives of this activity are for students to be able to:Follow step-by-step directions in a lab Identify common lab supplies and their usesCooperate with g
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Introduction to Experimentation Activity Set for Middle School Science
Pre Lab Worksheet for any Science Class Biology Chemistry Lab Safety
Use this pre-lab worksheet to ensure that your science students get the most out of the lab activity. Pre-lab preparation reinforces lab safety. If the student has an understanding of the lab activity before entering the laboratory, there will be fewer accidents, less time wasted, and the student will come away from the lab with an enriching lab experience. The worksheet can be a part of the student's lab report for grading purposes.When asked to read the lab activity as homework the night befor
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Scientific Method Bundle
This Scientific Method bundle includes everything you need to teach this unit. Students will learn how to apply the scientific method by practicing writing a hypothesis, identifying the independent and dependent variables, describing the control and experimental groups, graphing and analyzing data, and more! Task cards, labs, and fun review games keep the students engaged. Complete list of topics/concepts covered can be found below. Many of the resources are available in BOTH printable and digi
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8th - 10th
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Scientific Method Practice Lab Identify Independent Dependent Variables Control
Students learn to identify INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variables. They plan and carry out a simple experiment to reinforce variable identification. Students practice the basics of experimental design, collecting data, and summarizing results. This lab allows students to discover the challenges of conducting a controlled experiment through trial and error. In this activity, students will:READ a brief article about the differences between dependent and independent variables and how to identify var
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Introduction to Experimentation Activity Set for Middle School Science
Evolution Lab Making Coacervates, Origin of Life, Earth's History
How did life on Earth begin? Many scientists believe that the first cells were simply aggregates of organic molecules called coacervates. In this lab, students will first test and observe the effect of pH on coacervate formation. In the second part of the activity, students must design their own experiment to test the effect of a different variable on coacervate formation.This resource is two lab activities in one download.In the first lab activity: Students will follow a procedure to learn
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable and the Control: the Scientific Method
I can distinguish between independent and dependent variables. I can determine the control. This scientific method lesson is meant to be engaging for all learners with fun examples, acronyms, and a differentiated activity involving experiments. Students are given clear definitions to distinguish between the independent variable and dependent variable.This product includes:Class slidesOpening questions: Why is this important? What is something you would like to know the cause of?We use variables
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
FREE Graphing and Data Analysis Practice Activity - Science Graphs
Free Graphing Practice Problem Worksheet. Our science students can never get enough practice on graphing skills and data analysis! I'm talking about the old-fashioned type of "pen and paper" graphing practice that students need in order to understand the relationship between independent and dependent variables. I want my students to be able to make a graph without using a graphing calculator or a computer! This free graphing activity (includes both printable and digital versions) provides nee
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Biology Bundle
FREE Science Lab Equipment Skills Lab with Graphing and Data Analysis
This is a laboratory activity that covers the proper use of 5 basic pieces of lab equipment: The Celsius thermometer, the graduated cylinder, the quadruple (or triple) beam balance, the metric ruler, and the Bunsen burner. Set up in a lab station-style setting, this activity will teach, review, reinforce, and provide practice on the correct use of these essential pieces of lab equipment. Students will also review data tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs. Topics covered by this
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Length and Meter Stick Lab
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activity involves only the metric unit of length. Students will answer questions about a metric ruler / meter stick. Students will use a meter stick to measure the length of several items. Follow up questions involve converting between one metric unit and another. Students will use dimensional analysis to make conversions between units. This lab is perf
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8th - 10th
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Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , these products give students the opportunity to perform scientific activities in the classroom!------------------------------------------Each topic includes:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (More than 170-minutes per topic)✨Teacher instructions✨Materials list✨Answer key------------------------------------------What is a growing bundle?Buy the product today and get new products ✨FOR FREE✨ as they are added to the collection!--------------------
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6th - 12th
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Scientific Method Task Cards | Print & Digital Distance Learning
This set of 42 task cards will help you teach, review, and reinforce the entire Scientific Method Process as well as the application of the process. Students will distinguish between qualitative and quantitative observations, identify and create their own hypothesis, identify and describe control & experimental groups, analyze graphs and tables, form conclusions, and more. What is included in this resource?A Teacher Guide with a suggested lesson sequence, tips, and strategiesA set of 42 task
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Basic Skills Bundle - Distance Learning + Print
Lab: Volume and Temperature
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activity involves only the metric units of volume and temperature. Students will answer questions about a graduated cylinder and a thermometer. Students will measure the volume of several items. Follow up questions involve metric to metric conversions and metric to English conversions. Students will use dimensional analysis to make conversions between uni
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8th - 10th
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Scientific Method Basic Skills Bundle - Distance Learning + Print
This bundle includes everything needed to teach The Scientific Method to your students. 5 Products Included: Differentiated Reading Passages, Task Cards, Lab Equipment & Uses Graphic Organizer Activity, Myth Busters & The Scientific Method, Scientific Method Sentence Starters.Scientific Method Differentiated Reading PassagesThis easy to read, one page reading passage is the perfect way to introduce the Scientific Method to ALL of your students! Includes 2 differentiated reading passages,
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5th - 10th
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Mass and Laboratory Balance Lab
This is a very simple lab activity for students who are just beginning to study the metric system and are learning to use lab equipment. This activity involves only the metric unit of mass. Students will answer questions about a quadruple or triple beam balance. Students will mass several items. Follow up questions involve converting between one metric unit and another. Students will use dimensional analysis to make conversions between units. This resource is most appropriate for middle schoo
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7th - 10th
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Scientific Method Experimental Design Activity Learn How to Design a Fair Test
This scientific method lab activity is designed to reinforce the importance of keeping ONE INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in an experiment. The goal is for students to begin to think critically about experimental design and to grasp the importance of holding all conditions constant except the one variable being tested. Students are directed to identify variables and constants, make predictions, summarize results, and analyze experimental design for a very simple "drops on a penny" lab. There are three p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, HS-PS1-3
Also included in: Introduction to Experimentation Activity Set for Middle School Science
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