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Elementary Back to School mental math laboratory pdfs
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
Kindergarten + 1st Grade Science Activities & Experiments | Summer + End of Year
Science Day is great for busy kindergarten and first grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week ALL YEAR LONG. There are 32 activities for students to explore, observe, investigate, experiment, and design! Ready for a lab a week ALL YEAR LONG?Ready to Use32 activities with directions and photosRecording sheet optionsPacing suggestionsSkill and content listsRecording SheetsBecause students' readiness levels may vary, there are recording sheet options for
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K - 2nd
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Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}
Make sure your students never forget lab rules about eye safety and goggles! Back to school science doesn't have to be boring, and science lab safety procedures have never been so fun. Perfect activity and demo for the first day of school in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I use this with my 5th and 6th graders, but it would definitely work for older students. Your students will LOVE this.>>> Includes a DIGITAL sheet for remote learners watching a teacher demo <<&
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5th - 8th
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Lab Safety Rules: Poster Project
★ Lab Safety- Rules of the Lab Poster Project ★
The purpose of this project is for students to work collaboratively with peers to create a poster communicating a class rule for lab safety.
This product is part of a LAB SAFETY RULES PROJECTS BUNDLE! Check it out to save 20%!
About This Activity
I created this activity to use this within my introduction to the science lab unit in grade 6. The students are first assigned partners and a lab rule. They are then given two class periods (or one
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3rd - 7th
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Back to School Science Lab Activity: CER + STEM + Social Emotional Learning SEL
What could be better than CER + STEM Challenge + Social Emotional Learning mixed with a dash of physical science for your first week back to science??? Get your students back in the swing of a new school year with this fun "First Week of School" science activity! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school grade science teachers practicing growth mindset or SEL in the classroom to help students encourage and build up each other. Students will complete a simple Claim-Evidence-Reasoning activi
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4th - 8th
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Easy Science Experiments
Simple Science Experiments for beginners - These 10 Simple Science activities require very few ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. Each teacher-led experiment has an accompanying recording sheet (activity page) that is specifically designed for young scientists. These science experiments are perfect to teach early predicting or hypothesis skills. They are great to foster a love of Science with young children and are great for the beginning of school. Most science recording
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PreK - 2nd
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Lab Safety: Science Safety Quiz
This test includes 20 multiple choice questions covering the basic principles of laboratory safety.
You can also view a full preview of this assessment :)
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4th - 8th
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CER Bubble Lab FUN Science Inquiry Experiment Hands On STEM Activity MYP NGSS
Are you looking for FULL inquiry lab that is also fun & hands-on? The bubble lab reinforces important scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices. This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add bubbles!I have done this lab as a summative assessment for my "Nature of Science" unit for many years. The kids absolutely love it! This experiment hits on all of the important Claim, Evidence and Reasoning skills in a memorable and exciting wa
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5th - 9th
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Quantitative and Qualitative Observations Lab
This is a great activity for students to get to walk around the room and work with their peers. Students will work on 8 stations. The 8 stations include pictures for students to make their qualitative and quantitative observations. Stations that ask for quantitative observations will need a ruler and a triple beam balance or digital scale. If you do not have the materials for each lab station, there will be pictures for each station. Station 2: This station is set up so students can make observa
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
First Days of School: Science Fun
Want your first days of school and science to start with a bang?
The First Days of Science unit gives you 5 ready to go labs that have been classroom tested to bring out lots of excitement in students. Even better...each of these labs only costs a couple of dollars each or less in easy to get materials.
The First Days of Science Unit includes the following science labs:
Coffee Creamer Ice Cream: Making ice cream in science class is not net, but making them in small coffee creamer po
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3rd - 9th
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Back to School STEM Activity - Chip Ring Challenge - Engineering Process
Students will enjoy practicing the engineering design process with this tasty team-building back to school STEM Challenge. They'll brainstorm, design, test, and redesign as they problem solve with their team mates. If you're looking for engaging and entertaining first week activity, this is certainly it! STUDENT'S CHALLENGE: Build a standing ring you can fit your hand through using one can of chips. No other materials or adhesives may be used. Begin by building a base/foundation, then gradually
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4th - 8th
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STEM throughout the year- Unit 1 Color
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (This acronym can also be spelled “STEAM” in which the “A” stands for art.)
This packet is full of fun, hands-on, innovative STEM activities that your preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students are sure to love.
Why STEM?
As educators we are tasked with preparing the next generation for jobs that may not even be created yet. Students need to be able to work collaboratively with their peers and be able to problem solve. STEM of
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PreK - 1st
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Science Classroom Tools Lab Equipment Station Activity
Elevate Your Science Classroom with Engaging Lab Equipment Stations! Looking to make science class a hands-on adventure right from the start? Look no further! My Lab Equipment Station Activity is the perfect toolkit to kick off your school year with excitement and discovery. Dive into the world of science with 20 essential lab tools and equipment, each carefully crafted into a captivating station activity. From microscopes to safety showers, beakers to thermometers, I've got it all covered! Wha
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters
Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters - These Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters six 8.5x11 inch posters with a single step of the scientific method on each poster. A smaller version of each poster is included to bundle with the task cards if you choose to make a deck of cards on a binder ring. The Scientific Method Task Cards set includes 28 different task cards with the following tasks: 1) identify which part of the scientific method is described 2) identify which part of the sc
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials
This is a fabulous science inquiry activity for the first week of school. A fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are challenged to save Walter the gummy worm from 'drowning'. Students work to actively solve a problem, collaborate ideas and analyze effectiveness of their solutions.
Only simple materials are used and set-up is easy.
This activity is fun for kids and fun to watch! It's amazing watching their critical thinking process.
This
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
First Day of Science Glow Stick Activity & Tags
Welcome students to science by using glow sticks and cute message tags!
I created this product as a first day of school activity to work for middle grade science students to ENGAGE them on the first day, as well as to get a preliminary understanding of their science background and misconceptions by using discussion prompts.
Included In This Product:
- Suggestions For Use Page
- B&W/ Color "Can't Wait To See You Shine In Science" Tags
- B&W/ Color " It's OK to Be A Glow Stick. Sometimes
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4th - 9th
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Science Lab Safety Rules and Student / Parent Contract {Back to School}
Back to School time equals lab safety time in science classrooms! Save yourself some time and ease into the school year with these nicely formatted lab safety expectations with a student/parent contract to be signed and returned.
This product includes a list of clearly written lab safety rules for the upper elementary / middle school science classroom. The second page includes a lab safety student contract where the student signs that they have read and will abide by these guidelines. Ther
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4th - 9th
Lab Safety Equipment Stations
This is a great activity for students to get to walk around the room and learn about lab safety equipment. Students will go to the following stations around the room: 1. Fire extinguisher2. Fire blanket3. Goggles4. Safety shower/eye wash5. First aid kit6. Broken glass container7. Gloves8. ApronThere are black & white and color versions of these stations. Students will go to stations and write the safety equipment name and purpose.Love this resource? Follow my store to stay up to date with al
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources
Lab Safety: Science Safety Contract (Short Version)
Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents.These simple guidelines will help you and your students maintain a safe learning environment.My students and I review these guidelines together at the beginning of the school year. The students keep a copy in their science notebooks so we can refer back to them when needed.Great for elementary and middle school students!You can also view a full preview of this lab safety contract :)****************************
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4th - 8th
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We Are Scientists! Hands-on Experiments Using The Scientific Method
This product includes all you need to start your science classroom off on the right foot!!
Included in this product:
*“The Scientific Method” template - This handout provides the essential questions to ask while going through the steps of the scientific method to complete an experiment or lab. It's the perfect handout to use for every experiment throughout the year!
*“Good Scientists…” chart - Copy for student use while you complete a class anchor chart for the qualities of a good scientist
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2nd - 5th
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The Great Cookie Dunk
One of my favorite ways to teach lab safety and the scientific method is with this fun and engaging science experiment: The Great Cookie Dunk. Students test a variety of cookies to see if they sink or float. Then, they put together a lab report showcasing their findings.
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2nd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Engineering with Eggs ~ Set of 5 Challenges
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.
This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on keeping those eggs from breaking! There are three challenges included in this pack:
Egg Catcher Challenge
Egg Strength Challenge
Egg Bucket Tower Challenge
Egg
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K - 5th
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