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Laboratories
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science journ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1
Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Plant and Animal Needs & Life Cycles Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade Plant & Animal Needs & Life Cycles resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. It addresses NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high-interest, hands-on science lessons.This unit is also available bundled with a digital companion versi
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Landforms, Fast & Slow Earth Changes Second Grade Science Unit - NGSS
This second grade Landforms and Earth Changes science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource is carefully aligned to 2nd grade NGSS The History of Planet Earth, and these standards: DCI ESS1.C, 2-ESS2.C, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3 2-ESS2.B, 2-ESS2-1. It includes 15 days of highly detailed lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Describing Earth’s Land
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
Also included in: Landforms & Earth Changes 2nd Grade Science NGSS Print + Digital BUNDLE
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Gummy Worm Science Experiment Lab
This scientific method activity using gummy worms candy will have your students engaged and having fun as they learn about the steps of the scientific method. Hands-on, easy to use, budget friendly and loved by thousands of students!Click the PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.CLICK HERE to save almost 30% with the Scientific Method BUNDLE!⭐ What's Included:table of contentssupply/materials listdaily plan/outline of the activitiesteacher instructionsfull page student lab shee
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4th - 6th
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Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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Properties of Matter Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade properties of matter resource is a comprehensive, 3-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated audio lessons HERE. This resource aligns to 2nd grade NGSS Structure & Properties of Matter 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons and labs on these topics
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: Properties of Matter 2nd Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Back to School STEM Activities with Fred the Worm
Back to School STEM is a perfect way to build community through team building! These four STEM activities are based around Fred the Worm and his misadventures. Students must help Fred out of some tricky situations as he travels around the United States.Included**Teacher Instructions: objective, materials, background info, tired+ true helpful hints.**Materials List**Pictures**Fred's backstory**journal cover sheet**four STEM recording sheetsSTEM ActivitiesSave Fred: Students work together to put
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Back to School Activity Bundle
Oobleck Lab (CER) - States of Matter Lab Activity | Science Experiment
Students will create a strange substance called Oobleck and experiment with its properties. Through hands-on experimentation, watching a demo video, & reading an article on non-Newtonian Fluids, the students will discover that Oobleck has properties of both a liquid and a solid depending on the pressure applied. Your students will then write an argument, from all the evidence presented, to prove this claim. This activity is a fun and engaging way to meet a very important NGSS/Common Core Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Christmas Science Labs & STEM Activities | December & Winter 4th grade 5th grade
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break? These FIVE Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! This newly-updated resource has been a crowd-pleaser for 8 years!LABS1. Milk and CookiesProperties of MatterThe more milk a cookie absorbs, the happier Santa is! Students conduct an experiment to determine which of three cookies absorbs the most milk. (Option: Santa Scenario or Generic Milk and Cookies)2. Snowball La
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3rd - 6th
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Heat Energy Transfer: Ice Cream Lab
Your students are sure to LOVE this lab! Who wouldn't? It includes ICE CREAM! Teach heat energy, phase changes, and energy transformations with this 5-E MODEL ice cream lab activity. Your students will begin with an ENGAGE question, followed by an EXPLORE activity (making ice cream), an EXPLANATION of what took place in the lab and end with an EXTENSION research question.Topics Covered:✅Types of Energy✅Heat Transfer✅Phases of Matter/Phase ChangesIncluded in this download:✅Ice Cream Recipe✅Lab In
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Grades:
4th - 11th
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Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall, STEM, October
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged and learning with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the labs and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way
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4th - 6th
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Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science Unit - NGSS
This second grade habitats & ecosystems science resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This resource aligns with 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and 2-LS4-1, 2-LS4.D. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons on these topics: Lesson Topics:Identifying Habitats & Ecosystems Exploring Land HabitatsAdapting to Lan
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Habitats & Ecosystems Second Grade Science BUNDLE NGSS
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition: Experiments, Labs, & Lab Sheets
This activity guide is FULL of engaging and hands-on opportunities for students to explore weathering, erosion, and deposition! Students will use CANDY to demonstrate how the earth's surface changes through experiments and labs. Included in the bundle are:*Teacher prep instructions with all materials listed for labs*THREE experiments, including lab sheets (one for each: weathering, erosion, deposition)*THREE follow-up quizzes, including answer keys (one for each: weathering, erosion, deposition
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4th - 6th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste
This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical and chem
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons. The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, a
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
...
5th Grade Science TEKS Curriculum Bundle | Slides, Activities, Labs, Notebooks
Are you using the 5th grade science TEKS? This curriculum is for you! Planning just got easier-- everything you need for a year of science (and STAAR prep) is included. You'll find science interactive notebook templates, stations, labs, digital activities, teaching slides, assessments, and more!Using the 5th Grade Next Generation Science Standards? There's a bundle for you here.Who is this for?5th grade teachers, elementary principals, and elementary curriculum coordinators in TexasWhat standar
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5th
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Science Wizard Potions Chemistry Stations Lab Halloween Fun!
Let students have fun with chemistry by performing this 5-station Science Halloween or Wizard themed Potions Chemistry lab activity that is super fun for an October or Halloween-themed science lab, perfect if you teach middle school science! Each student receives a “Spells and Potions” booklet where he or she will follow directions for each station, record observations, and write about the science happening in each activity. The concepts cover density, pH, chemical reactions, miscibility, and ca
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Biology Chat First Day of School Ice Breaker Lab Station Activity
The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This first day of school biology lab station ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day of school?What are the benefits of this activity?Group work is an important part of what we do in a science class. Each student will need a lab partner, and there will be ma
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8th - 12th
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Protein Synthesis Translation Activity
This activity is designed to help our students master the concepts of transcription and translation. The details of these concepts are very difficult for many of our students. This activity provides a visual method of teaching students how the information stored in DNA produces traits and characteristics in living organisms. Using a DNA template, students will transcribe mRNA, and translate the information to create a “mystery organism.” Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the p
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Classification Lab on Dichotomous Keys - Classification of Living Things
In this dichotomous key classification lab activity, students will rotate through stations using 3 different dichotomous keys in order to classify 27 different invertebrates and vertebrates. As students become masters of classification keys, they will have fun exploring the classification of living things. All pictures and diagrams needed for the activity are included.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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