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Science Common Core 6.NS.B.3 resources
Pumpkin Math, Science, and Data Analysis - 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade
My students LOVE this fall activity that is packed with estimation, measurement, and data analysis! Students use the scientific method in this pumpkin math and science activity as they explore if any characteristic of a pumpkin (height, weight, or circumference) relates to the number of seeds inside. In cooperative groups, students first estimate the height, weight, circumference, and the number of seeds inside all 4-6 pumpkins. Each group then finds the actual measurements for their given pumpk
A Math Adventure Through the Solar System
8 FUN math activities included to help your students practice their math skills and learn a little bit about their place in their solar system!Solar System Long JumpOverview: Students figure out their average long jump on Earth, and then based on the gravity of each planet, calculate the distance of that jump on each planet. Solar System WeightOverview: Based on gravity of each planet, students calculate their weight and the measurements of central tendency. Students will then graph their resul
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, 5-PS2-1
Dream Vacation - Travel Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can you plan the perfect dream vacation?Description:Using a budget of $15,000, students create their dream vacation in this real world cross-curricular project. This project will require them to do internet research, allocate resources, calculate the cost of the trip, convert currencies, and learn the geography and climate of a new area. Core areas of reading, writing, and speaking and listening are covered, as well as calculations and presenting information in graphs and ma
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
STEM Kid Constructions -- Rubber Band Swing Ride
Another STEM unit that is very popular with my students. We teachers are a sneaky sort, though . . . because this unit is packed with challenging critical thinking activities, math, physics, and engineering—even a GATE social-emotional lesson. If you’ve purchased any of my STEM design lessons and units before, you know what to expect. If you have not, please read the reviews!
Use this for your advanced groups, or send students off on an independent investigation.
Level: Extra challenging f
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
Carrot Lab - Diffusion and Osmosis (Digital/Printable) - NGSS aligned
Arrrr ya ready kids??? Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to teach diffusion, osmosis and the function of the cell membrane? Look no further. This is a new-and-improved version of the old Potato Osmosis lab, with less cutting and the same great results! In this Carrot Osmosis lab, students will immerse baby carrots in water with varying concentrations of salt, and compare the mass of the carrots before and after soaking to measure the impact of movement through the cell membran
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Rabbit Farm: Project-Based Learning in Genetics & Heredity
This product includes a single day's lesson plans and resources for a simulated genetics lab. Students will randomly receive four parent rabbits with their genotypes and phenotypes. Students will pen rabbits together and follow them through 2 generations before totaling their value based on phenotypes and discussing how natural selection influences genetics.This product includes:1 - Lab Introduction Page1 - Rabbit Manipulative Page1 - Sample Completed Student Page3 - Student PagesPlease contact
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Hands On Science Bundle - Learn Through Exploration!
CANDY CRUSH Digestion Lab - Investigating Mechanical and Chemical Digestion!
This CANDY CRUSH Digestion Lab is designed to give students a hands-on exploration of mechanical and chemical digestion. Students will model mechanical and chemical digestion using hard candy and water, and link their findings to the benefit of chewing up your food when eating. Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Digestion Lab, students will utilize high-
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Pendulum Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Pendulum Lab, students will test the swing speed of various lengths of pendulum, which they will build themselves. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pdf containing 2 different
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Absorbency Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Absorbency and Paper Towels Lab, students will test the absorbency of different brands of paper towel against the brand their school uses. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pd
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
STEM PBL CivilEngineering-Striping Math Project Measurement Multiplication Money
This Fun MATHWORK Striping Roads Project is loaded with opportunities for students to build their skills in measurement, unit conversion, multiplication, money, and more! Students will enjoy fun scenery as they develop a basic understanding of how striping is laid out on roadways in the real world. The Striping Project can be tailored to the teacher's needs! If you want your students to get some quick practice with measurement, multiplication, and unit conversion, then you can simply do (1) work
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3rd - 6th
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Personal Carbon Emissions Calculation: Climate Change Lesson Carbon Footprint
What can we do to help protect our planet? Can middle grades students learn about climate change, global warming and carbon emissions in a developmentally-appropriate way? Can they calculate their carbon footprint? Absolutely! Here's a no-prep lesson with worksheets for your students in grades 5-8. It is perfect for an Earth Science Unit or an Earth Day Activity!This integrated math and earth science lesson contains a one-page handout that explains the relationship between climate change, fossil
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Fiona's Flytraps - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print
Fiona is interested in seeing how the bugs she chooses to feed your Venus flytraps affect their growth! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Fiona on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Sally's Sunflowers - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Slides or Print!
Farmer Sally is run an experiment to see how to make her sunflowers grow taller! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Sally on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete the activit
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Timmy T-Rex - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print!
Timmy the T-Rex owns a sprawling 10,000 acre Wyoming ranch where he raises Velociraptors! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Timmy on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Climate Change STEM Project Bundle: Solutions at the Macro and Micro Levels
Help your middle school students learn about climate change and earth science through two unique projects:1) CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS: Students learn about climate change, do research, use math skills, and think creatively to design a technology to help reduce or capture greenhouse gases. They create a presentation to explain their idea to the class. 2) PERSONAL CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATION: Students use basic math to calculate their annual carbon emissions and think of ways to reduce them (no r
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Bart's Dragon - Experimental Design and Data Analysis Practice
Bart is running an experiment to see how to make his bearded dragon sleep longer! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Bart on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!Prints well in COLOR and GREYSCALE!About This ProductThis practice scenario will support your students as they develop proficiency in experimental design, data organization, and data visualization. Students will
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Earth Day Math Recycling Environment Pollution Human Impact on the Environment
This Earth Day Math resource includes 6 worksheets on environmental facts and figures about the world. Students are asked to read the environmental information at the top of each worksheet and answer 6 questions about it. The questions are designed to make students think about the huge impact people have on the planet.There are also 2 worksheets for students to write their own statistics about themselves.There are both black and white and color versions included in this resource.✎ Contents:This
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Earth Day Math Fun and Statistics Algebra and the Distributive Property
Holiday STEM Santa Challenge
Are you looking for a STEM challenge that will keep kids busy for 3-5 class periods? Are you hoping to channel your students' holiday season energy into a fun and productive science lesson? My students love this Santa STEM Chimney Challenge! Included in this is: a detailed problem/criteria & constraints, list of suggested materials (most that you will likely already have on hand), teacher background information, teacher directions, student recording pages, and extension activities! Students
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Force Maze - STEM Sports - Baseball
Students will navigate their way through a baseball maze by finding the force of each hit. Students will solve up to 15 problems given the distance, mass, and time it took for each hit to reach the distance.
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-1
STEM Through the Months: January
"STEM Through the Months: January" was designed for teachers, students and parents. The activities are primarily for students in grades one through eight. We know you will find these engaging and innovative lessons and projects easy to adopt and adapt for learners of all ages. The projects and poetry lessons have been classroom tested and will provide enjoyable learning experiences in a variety of environments: a traditional classroom, home schooling, after-school programs, scouting, gifted and
Force Maze - STEM Sports - Hockey
Students will navigate their way through a hockey maze by finding the force of each hockey shot. Students will solve up to 15 problems given the distance, mass, and time it took for each shot to reach the goal.
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-1
Sidewalk Solar System
This is an interdisciplinary, common core based lesson plan that incorporates the use of decimals, fractions, ratios, etc. to create a scale model of our solar system. This interactive lesson is a great way for students to use math skills while remembering the names of the planets and dwarf planets and better understanding scale models.
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Grades:
5th - 6th
How Speed Affects Miles per Gallon
The application of mathematical theory has always been the “when will I ever use this in real life” attitude from students. This activity is a lesson in analyzing data and formulating a conclusion. I created this set of activities to reinforce the theory of graphing data, calculating an equation that best fits the data, and formulating a conclusion. The activities provide each student with the objective behind the theory of algebra and its usefulness in the Real World. Since students begin to l
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Multiply Decimals Project (Calories Expenditure)
This is a collaborative project between math, science, and physical education about counting daily calorie expenditure. Yet, this project can also be used for math subjects alone. This project contains a teacher guide, a student guide, and a student self-assessment.Math skills to highlight:- Collecting and organizing data- Using estimation and decimal computation- Calculating/converting with units of time from minutes to hours- Finding the mean/average
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6th - 8th
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