326 results

3rd grade math laboratories under $5

Boat Building STEM Activity

Created by

This activity will lead your students through the process of building a boat! 1) Brainstorm and sketch a design 2) Calculate the cost of materials needed 3) Build your boat 4) Test your boat 5) Reflect *It's important to note that this comes in an editable PowerPoint, so you will be able to customize this activity to your needs. For example, if your class is learning about decimals in math, you could change the cost of materials to decimal numbers. Voila...cross-curricular connections! Don't w

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Printable Paper Rulers - Inches and Centimeter, Color and Black & White PDF

Created by

Tim's Printables

Print rulers for the entire classroom! This PDF packet contains a collection of 18 printable rulers, 9 black and white and 9 color. Some have 1/8 inch marks, others are divided by 1/16 inch marks. Same for the metric ruler: centimeters, and then further division into millimeters. PDF format.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Math, Science

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Laboratory, Printables

Skittles Lab: Scientific Inquiry-Scientific Method Practice

Created by

The Madewell Teacher

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

Subjects:

General Science, Graphing, Science

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Measuring Length: {Measurement Science and Math Lab Activity}

Created by

The Owl Teach

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

Subjects:

Graphing, Measurement, Science

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

CCSS:

Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!

Created by

Supremely STEAM

WINTER STATES OF MATTER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!This Fun STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationDetailed step-by-step instructionsKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Math Concepts Covered:States of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma)Non-Newtonian fluidsForceMeasurementsData tablesAveragesStudents will have so much fun making and testing their own slime. Students seriousl

Subjects:

Chemistry, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Also included in: Winter & Christmas Science Bundle - Includes 6 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!

Seeds Can Fly! and Cheese-Puff Pollination Experiments

Created by

Cassie Carr

Aligned to NGSS 2-LS2-2 & Common Core Writing Standards Included are all the materials you need for two hands-on science experiments your students will love! What You Get: -Essential Questions for both experiments -Key vocabulary cards with the word, definition and picture {words included: seed dispersal, pollination, flower, reproduction, seed and pollen} -'How do Seeds Disperse?' Tree Map w/ teacher key -Flow Map illustrating how small mammals help plant new seeds. *Optional acti

Subjects:

Measurement, Science, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Scientific Method Paper Airplane Experiment | Digital | Editable | No Prep

Created by

Get Techy Wit' It

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

Subjects:

Graphing, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science Experiment | Investigate Light | Grade 2 3

Created by

Kimberly Scott Science

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

Subjects:

Chemistry, Graphing, Halloween

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, GATE

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 2-PS1-4

, 2-PS1-1

, 2-PS1-3

Also included in: Holiday Science And STEM Year Long Bundle | 2nd and 3rd Grade Experiments

Halloween STEM / STEAM Slime Activity - States of Matter Science Lab!

Created by

Supremely STEAM

OCTOBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Magic Slime Science Lab!This Fun STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationDetailed step-by-step instructionsKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Math Concepts Covered:States of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma)Non-Newtonian fluidsForceMeasurementsData tablesAveragesStudents will have so much fun making and testing their own slime. Students seriously LOVE slime!***PLEASE

Subjects:

Chemistry, Halloween, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: Halloween Science Bundle - Includes 5 Engaging STEM / STEAM Activities!

Build A Car STEM

Created by

Red Sister Squad

This interactive STEM challenge requires students to plan and design their own race car and then to test the speed of their cars by sending them down a homemade ramp. The students are given the opportunity to revise their design and retest to see if there improvement increased the speed of their car. The students then reflect on their design. Materials needed: Timers Cardboard (for ramp) Textbooks (for ramp) Toilet paper rolls Plastic Water bottle and cap 2 or 3 oz plastic cups with l

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

1st - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

Autumn Fall Leaf Observation & Experiment Inquiry Scientific Method Book

Created by

Scienceisfun

Leaf Observations and Experiment Inquiry and Scientific Method Book Observe, measure, trace, rub, feel and experiment with a leaf students bring in! Predict and Experiment: Sink or float? How can you make a leaf sink? Drop time? Several different levels of experiments included in this book. Chromatography experiment to determine what colors are found in leaves included. This product is also part of a bundle at a GREAT VALUE!! Fall Autumn Leaf, Pumpkin & Apple Observation, Experiment

Subjects:

Autumn, General Science, Measurement

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Digging Deeper: Liquid Volume Exploratory Tasks & 30 Capacity Task Cards!

Created by

The Teacher Spot

This product is a FUN way to explore liquid volume. It ONLY covers the liquid volume portion of the standard: MCC3.MD.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step word problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the problem. See my store for a exploring

Subjects:

Measurement

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

3.MD.A.2

Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital Or Print | Grades 3 4 5

Created by

Kimberly Scott Science

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

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Laboratory

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital Or Print | K-8th Grade Bundle

Metric System Measurement Sort: Description, Units, and Tools Cut & Paste

Created by

Scienceisfun

Review, practice or assess your students understanding of the components of the Metric system with this simple to use sort! Tips for Digital and Distance Learning: Cut and Paste sorting activities are great for interactive learning and application of concepts, but can be tricky to do in distance learning. Here are some ideas on how to use these in this crazy time we are experiencing.If your students have a printer and can get access to the sort documents:•This product comes as one large PDF file

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

Also included in: Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density

States of Matter Unit Integrated Lab Activity

Created by

The Owl Teach

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Graphing, Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Also included in: States of Matter Unit BUNDLE

Balloon Towers ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

Smart Chick

Get ready for some engaging STEM challenges for your school (or even for your own classroom)! Can your classroom create the tallest free-standing balloon tower? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! I found the supplies at the local dollar store.

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Projects, Laboratory, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #3

PUMPKINOLOGY LABS (Set of 8): Using Pumpkins to Teach Math/Science

Created by

Smart Chick

NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED! Please re-download if you have already purchased this lab pack! A set of 8 labs using pumpkins. I use these to introduce math and science concepts at the beginning of the year using pumpkins during our plant unit. The 8 labs are: 1. Making Good Observations 2. Measuring Your Pumpkins 3. Making Good Predictions 4. Finding the Volume and Surface Area of Your Pumpkin 5. Finding the Number of Seeds in Your Pumpkin 6. Comparing the Interior and Exterior of Your Pumpkin

Subjects:

Halloween, Math, Science

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Experimento M&M | SPANISH M&M Candy Experiment

Created by

Magia Educativa

Tema: Método Científico Integrar en la clase de Ciencia & Matemáticas El siguiente recurso está compuesto por 3 páginas donde incluye los 5 pasos del método científico para realizar el experimento y predecir cuantos M&M hay de cada color dentro de la bolsa. Cualquier duda favor de escribir A&Q. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Recuerda seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales MAGIA EDUCATIVA ZBR INSTAGRAMMAGIA EDUCATIVA ZBR FACEBOOK

Subjects:

Math, Science, Spanish

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Laboratory

Measurement: VOLUME LAB (Water Displacement Method / Irregular Objects)

Created by

Southern Science Specialists and REACH Inc

PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.reachinc.org -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

Subjects:

Measurement, Science, Special Education

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Easter Science: Build the Tallest Jelly Bean Tower!

Created by

Shabby Teacher Print Shop

This investigation has the students design and construct a tower made out of 10 Jelly Beans and 10 toothpicks. Make sure there is a single Jelly Bean at the tip top of the tower! This Lab booklet follows the steps of the scientific method. Students will be Predicting, Observing,Designing. Measuring, Illustrating and reflecting.

Subjects:

Easter, Engineering, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Centers

Also included in: All Year Long Science STEM Pack! Growing Bundle

Lima Bean Experiment

Created by

Jackie Curtis

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.

Subjects:

Biology, Graphing, Measurement

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Laboratory

CCSS:

2.MD.A.2

, 2.MD.D.10

, 2.G.A.1

, W.2.7

, SL.2.1

WORMS! Science labs for both gummy and earth {2 versions for little/big kids}

Created by

5432 FUN

These labs are fun and differentiated based on age, ability, and level of independence. Here is exactly what you'll find in this pack by page number:1 - COVER2 - Why Worms? Reasoning, ideas, and links to informational sites3 - Earthworm Facts4 - Gummy Worm Lab for Prek-15 - Gummy Worm Habitat Activity for Prek-16 - Earthworm Lab for Prek-17 - Gummy Worm Lab Cover/Procedure for 2nd-5th grade8 - Gummy Worm Lab Tables 1 and 2 for 2nd-5th grade9 - Gummy Worm Lab Writing - How else could you experime

Subjects:

General Science, Measurement, Science

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

Water Slide STEM

Created by

Red Sister Squad

This STEM challenge has students hands on constructing a water slide. The goal of the challenge is to create a water slide that takes the longest time to make it down to the bottom. Because everybody wants a ride to last longer! Students will be sending down a raft or sponge to test their slide. Students will time it and reflect on their design. Then students will make an improvement and retest it. I helped students when adding water to slide. I filled up a cup and carefully poured it do

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

1st - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Dissolving Peeps ~ Monthly School-wide Science Challenge ~ STEM

Created by

Smart Chick

Can your group choose the liquid that will dissolve the peep in the fastest amount of time? This is a school-wide monthly challenge activity that I have developed for my own building. Each classroom will receive the materials needed to complete the challenge and classrooms will post their results in a central location. The classroom that dissolves the peep the most at my school wins a science gift basket. Teachers are able to extend the activity if they choose! We have classrooms divide kid

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Projects, Laboratory, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Bundle Pack of 9 Monthly School-Wide STEM Challenges! Set #1

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