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3rd grade graphing laboratories for special education
Measuring Length: {Measurement Science and Math Lab Activity}
This Measuring Length Activity is a hands-on, math and science integrated LAB, which takes students through the scientific method to measure the length of two different types of gummy worms in customary and metric units to see which type of candy worm stretches the greatest amount overall! This is easy to follow, fun, and a great way to practice measurement and data standards!
Included in this Packet:
-Teacher Directions (2 pages)
-Student Lab Sheet (4 pages)
-Grading Rubric (1 page)
Measurin
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1st - 4th
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Skittles Lab: Scientific Inquiry-Scientific Method Practice
Want a fun way for students to practice scientific inquiry/ scientific method skills? This skittles lab is perfect for students practicing or reviewing how to create a hypothesis, make detailed qualitative and quantitative observations, design a step by step procedure on how to execute their experiment, graph results, and write a conclusion of their findings. There is also an opportunity to obtain class data and break down their findings by whole classes and find the percentages of what color is
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3rd - 8th
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Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science Experiment | Investigate Light | Grade 2 3
Excite students by investigating the speed of a chemical reaction using glowsticks. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will learn about chemiluminescence and chemical reactions. They will use data and observations to write a conclusion. Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightne
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-3
Scientific Method Paper Airplane Experiment | Digital | Editable | No Prep
Before my students delve deep into the Science curriculum, I ensure they have a clear understanding for the Scientific Method. This Paper Airplane Experiment allows children to explore the Scientific Method as they practice collecting and analyzing data from controlled, independent, and dependent variables. So...HOW DOES IT WORK? Students will fly a paper airplane and compare the distance it traveled to the distance that same paper airplane traveled when paper clips are added. PSA: the airplane
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3rd - 8th
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Moon Phases and OREO COOKIE LAB. A TRUE HIT! (Yummy for ALL Ages!)
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Understanding moon phases can be difficult for a student or adult of any age. According to the NSF (National Science Foundation), the conceptual process of the moon phases is "misunderstood by adults just as much as children." Well, it's time to fix that! And you can use OREO cookies to help you.
This is a comprehensive activity and mini-lab in which students investigate the dynamic yet pr
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3rd - 8th
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Mealworm Activity Pack
Teaching about life cycles?
Mealworms allow students to observe complete metamorphosis - little set-up, easy to do and minimal care required. You will need a few months to complete - but checking once a week on these little guys would be effective.
Mealworms go through stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Your students will love watching the worms change to pupas and then into adults (beetles).
TWO FORMATS
1. designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities - icons for observations
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1st - 5th
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Scientific Method Sequence Display Cards
Scientific Method Display Cards are a great resource to reinforce the steps to the scientific method as well a supporting science fair project work. This product includes two levels of differentiation, one with picture supported text and the second level using sight word sentences. It is recommended that the two levels are attached to the front and back of sentence strips to create an instructional activity that can be used to address diverse literacy skills within the same activity.Scientific
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K - 12th
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States of Matter Unit Integrated Lab Activity
This is the perfect lesson to use for your students to show you what they know about the states of MATTER. In this integrated lesson activity, students will make GLOOP and determine if the substance is a solid or liquid, supporting their opinion with scientific evidence! This includes a story elements map to correlate with a children's book, teacher instructions, student lab sheet (following the scientific method), and a student data collection page (math correlation).States of Matter GLOOP Lab
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: States of Matter Unit BUNDLE
Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital Or Print | Grades 3 4 5
Are you looking to create hands-on investigations with your upper elementary students? Help students think like a scientist using a lab report template. Included are a student-editable Google Slide document and a PDF version. We will take you step by step in designing unique experiments on the topic of your choice. A Google Slide version is included. We feel this journal is great to assign students to perform an experiment at home. During this time of digital learning, students can use suppli
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Scientific Method: SAVING SAM THE GUMMY WORM! Kids say, "So much FUN!"
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
SAVING SAM (GUMMY WORM) is a VERY POPULAR lab introducing the scientific method commonly found anywhere between 4th and 8th grade. Check out the preview! This lab is also used in pedagogy classes for science education in undergraduate and graduate school. This is a modified lab geared towards lower ability levels and/or students that do not ha
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3rd - 8th
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Measurement: VOLUME LAB (Water Displacement Method / Irregular Objects)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
Volume - WATER DISPLACEMENT METHOD LAB (Irregular Objects)
Great scientific method and physical science lab!
Volume measurement of irregular objects. A dynamic 3-part lab/activity that DOES NOT require lab materials. Using the water displacement method students will calculate the volume of the following objects: ring, aluminum cylinder, glas
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3rd - 8th
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Rock Cycle CRAYON LAB (A MUST HAVE! Unique and So Much Fun!)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
CRAYON LAB! So much fun!!!
Kids LOVE THIS LAB! Instead of using crayons to color, use crayons to demonstrate the rock cycle! 2 separate activities for differentiated levels.
Pairs great with the DICE GAME found at the link below:
ROCK CYCLE DICE GAME
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3rd - 10th
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Lima Bean Experiment
Students will grow a Lima Bean in a ziplock bag to answer the question, "What does a plant need to grow?". The project takes 7-10 days and includes activities like observing, recording data, measurement, graphing, and predicting. Students love growing something of their own and taking it home to their families.
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1st - 3rd
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Plate Tectonics: Make Your Own VOLCANO LAB! (Extended Version; EASY TO DO; FUN)
This is the extended version complete with actual procedural photographs.
MAKE YOU OWN VOLCANO! IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
This version provides pictures in case one does not actually have the materials below. If materials are available to you, see below for must haves and optional materials.
Material MUST HAVES: Flask, stopper or cork, baking soda, and vinegar.
Optional materials to enhance the experience: paper towels, tape, ruler, beaker, goggles, and scissors.
This kid and adult frie
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3rd - 9th
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Easy Speech Experiments Growing Bundle Speech Therapy Language Articulation Stem
GROWING BUNDLE Easy Speech Experiments Speech Language and Articulation activity. This activity is easy to prep in a 1/2in binder with some interactive pieces included.This bundle includes:•Following Directions•Requesting•AAC/Expanding MLU•Comprehension•Articulation•Fluency•Present&PastTense Verbs•Sequencing•Narrative Retell•Inferencing•Scientific Method•Vocabulary•WH Qs•Object/Function•Identify Objects•Basic Concepts•Category Sort•Describing•Compare/Contrast•Play Props
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K - 5th
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Adapted Science: States of Matter Experiments
The adapted science curriculum is designed for learners of all abilities to be able to access the science state standards and common core curriculum. This activity is specific to the topic of states of matter and enables learners to demonstrate their knowledge through a permanent product in the form of a lab experiment. There are 2 experiments included.Each experiment has 2 versions of visual directions and 4 levels of the lab hand out. The hand out aligns with the scientific method steps that
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Adapted Science: States of Matter Unit Bundle
Inertia And Gravity Experiment | The Laws Of Motion Grade 2 3 | Print or Digital
Investigate inertia and gravity in this hands-on experiment for 2nd and 3rd graders. Aligned with NGSS. Teachers will love its' ease of use, simple materials, and watching students get excited about science. Students will love uncovering the magic of the laws of motion. This investigation has it all to meet the standards.Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is a great way to get students to use the scientific method at home. The only supplies needed are a container, cardboard, and pen
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Density Column Lab
-Students will create a Density Column and learn how matter's density number affect it's placement as well as draw a particle molecule for each type of matter in the density column.
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3rd - 6th
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Fingerprint Science Lab
This is an investigation into fingerprint types and occurrences. It is a science and math lesson that involves the students classifying their own fingerprints and finding out the most common type of fingerprint. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of background knowledge the students have. The students also have the opportunity to work with a buddy and as a class. This could be done as a science fair project!
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1st - 6th
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Minerals: Table Salt and Epsom Salt LAB with BONUS Crystal Activity
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
Mineral Crystal Systems
Mineral crystal system tutorial and lab starts with cut, paste, and identification crystal system images. Crystal systems include: isometric (cube and octahedron), tetragonal (tetragonal prism, dipyramid, and pyramid with prism), hexagonal (dypyramid, prism, and rhombohedron), orthorhombic (rhombic prism), monoclinic (m
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3rd - 9th
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Easy Experimement: Making Recycled Paper; Boardmaker; Earth Day
This environmental science experiment is modified from the middle school environmental curriculum. It is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. It is a fairly inexpensive project that the kids will love!The worksheet and experiment in combination align with Maryland State Curriculum Standards: ~Environmental Science (grade 6) : 6.B.1.c Identify and describe that ecosystems can be impacted by human activities. • Recycling • ~1.D.3.a - Given vocab
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2nd - 12th
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Growing Yeast Experiment (5E format)
This is a FUN growing yeast experiment aligned to any living/ nonliving or microorganisms unit. This follows the 5E (engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate) science lab format and includes graphing data and short written responses. I do this activity with small groups. Try using different shaped containers like jars, Tupperware, etc. This is a best hit and includes a teacher tips page to help you explain the science. This is included in my Microorganisms Bundle 5-8th grades.Other Product
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3rd - 6th
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Minerals: Crystal Types and Structure (COLORFUL - 3 Versions and Modified)
Great introduction to minerals using crystal shapes and internal crystalline structure. Teachers often avoid crystal structure instruction due to the complex nature of the specific crystal shapes and terminology. This activity will make this difficulty a NON ISSUE.
Mineral crystal system tutorial and lab starts with cut, paste, and identification crystal system images. Crystal systems include: isometric (cube and octahedron), tetragonal (tetragonal prism, dipyramid, and pyramid with prism
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3rd - 9th
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Volume Measurement RAINBOW LAB - 3 Versions! (MUST HAVE for any science class!)
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-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-
THE RAINBOW LAB! Be your own mad scientist. Make your very own rainbow while learning the scientific method, measurement, data collection, and precision at the same time.
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A great lab for small groups or as an individual scientist!
3 DIFFERENTIATED LABS IN ONE!
Materials needed for Level A.
Materials NOT NEEDED for Level B an
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3rd - 10th
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