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Elementary Thanksgiving economics laboratories
Thanksgiving Science: 5 Activities & Labs
Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for Thanksgiving! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:Anatomy of a Turkey (NO PREP!) This activity focuses on the body system of a turkey. Students are provided body part names and descriptions. They must match these body parts with their correct location on the body of a turkey.Selective Breeding to Create a "Super Turkey" (NO PREP!) Students observe sets of turkeys with noticeabl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Thanksgiving Science Activities
Celebrate Thanksgiving with these fun science investigations! Students will enjoy learning about cranberries by investigating how they can be used to write secret messages, why they float, how they are harvested, how they react with bases and a few fun facts!
Included in this lesson are:
-Slides to project to introduce the lab
-Teacher Guide
-Student Lab Sheets
-Table Markers to let students know which station they are at
- Cranberry Trivia Crossword for fast finishers
-Ideas to "Take it Fur
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5th - 8th
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Halloween or Fall Science STEM and Experiment Inquiry Bundle with 7+ activities!
What do you do with students when they are already excited for a holiday- DO SCIENCE!!! What a great way to keep them focused on crazy days!This is a bundle with 7+ Halloween or Fall STEM and Experiment Inquiry resources:Ghostly Static Electricity! Halloween fun Scientific Method inquiry experimentHalloween Science Inquiry force experiment-Newton's 3rd law- balloon rocketsBat Glider STEM ChallengeFall Halloween Science: Dissolve a Candy Corn w/ the Scientific MethodHalloween Pumpkin Candy Cata
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Food Science And STEM | Making Butter Experiment | Gr 4 5 Thanksgiving Activity
Do you know how butter is made? It is easy to make, and the science is fascinating. Expand students’ knowledge of butter churning. This complete 4th/5th-grade unit contains a teacher guide to improve success. Students investigate the role of fat and cream. A further exploration activity and a STEM Challenge to separate the butter from the buttermilk are included. Great activity for Thanksgiving.Can I use this virtually? The files are PDF but come with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We add
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge and Turkey Craft
Have fun this Thanksgiving with this two part craft/STEM activity. Students first create their own turkey craft with a Styrofoam ball. In the second part, students build a launcher to help the turkey “escape” from the farm. The students start with a simple craft stick catapult and use the engineering design process to improve their designs. This is a super fun way to tie in the holidays, STEM, and science into the curriculum. Want more holiday fun?!? Check out my Thanksgiving Escape Room---
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3rd - 6th
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Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Fall Leaves Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fall Leaves Science Lab!Help students answer the question, "Why do leaves change color?"This Fun Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Why do leaves change color in the fall?PhotosynthesisLeaf pigmentationLeaf chromatographyStudents will have so much fun watching l
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3rd - 12th
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Corntastic Thanksgiving STEM / STEAM Activity - Dancing Corn Science Lab!
NOVEMBER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Dancing Corn Science Lab!This Corntastic Fall STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Simple chemical reactionsSimple chemical equationsReactantsProductsCarbon dioxide gasStudents will have so much fun watching corn kernels dance with bubbles!You can also earn cool points with your students by
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Thanksgiving Butter Science Lab!
FALL STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Make your Own Butter in a Jar!*An Edible Science Project :)This Fun Thanksgiving STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetList of materialsBackground informationKey vocabularyDetailed step-by-step instructionsScience Concepts Covered:The composition of creamFat molecules vs. liquid moleculesThe process of making butterButter vs. buttermilkStudents will have so much fun making (and tasting) their very own but
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2nd - 12th
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Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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2nd
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Exploding Pumpkins! Science Lab for Fall
This lab explores pressure and its effect on pumpkins. Comes with both teacher packet and student lab reports. Detailed instructions, make your students' fall memorable by blowing up pumpkins!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dollar Bill Analysis Exploratory Lab Activity (Counterfeit Unit)
This introductory lab kicks off our Counterfeit Unit by putting enlarged replicas of real dollar bills in students hands and letting them analyze and explore all the facets that go into money that the average person overlooks. Students will explore the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 enlarged replica bills and document various things about each.For lab, I print enlarged bills double sided and laminate for longevity. Students analyze bills in lab groups to collaborate and share materials. There i
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4th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Forensics CSI DNA Extraction & Fingerprinting Gel Electrophoresis
Who stole Mr. Gobbles, the famous Thanksgiving parade turkey? Students will extract DNA from strawberries to learn about DNA extraction. Then, they will run paper "DNA" evidence through a simulated gel electrophoresis chamber to make a DNA fingerprint. Your students will love this Thanksgiving-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity! Feathered Fiasco is a comprehensive classroom resource designed to introduce middle school and high school students to the exciting world of forensic science and D
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
Which Would You Buy? An Economic Lesson
Teaching economics isn't always easy for elementary students. This lesson might make it easier for them to understand WHY we buy the things we buy. We all have opinions that influence our choices. Using a name brand chocolate chip cookie and a store brand, students learn to compare the reasons why they buy the ones they do. In this lesson they also test their willpower by analyzing the cookie for a while before they even get to taste it. There is a chart for them to mark the differences in a coo
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2nd - 5th
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Turkey Genetics - Thanksgiving
Students determine a turkey's genotype and phenotype and reinforces the use of Punnett Squares. Includes teacher answer key.
The files are PDFs in a zip file. Packet is appropriate for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and homeschool students.
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5th - 8th
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Parade Float Balloon Flinker STEM- Thanksgiving Activity
Try this STEM challenge in the days before Thanksgiving, when students know they wil be watching the Macy's Day Parade! Design a weight to hang from the balloon string that will ‘flink’ (float) for at least 10 seconds between 30 cm and 60 cm above the table using the materials given.Materials:•Helium balloon (or several)- you can get these for $1 at the dollar store!, •Various recycled materials (paper, plastics, bottles) •Weights like paper clips of different sizes, washers of different sizes,
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4th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Dinner Science
Are you looking for a fun experiment to do with your students with a thanksgiving twist?
Well then look no further than Thanksgiving Dinner Science!
With this fun hands on experiment your students will practice the scientific method as they help Dr. Turkey solve the mystery of starch!
Your students will use inquiry to learn which common thanksgiving foods have starch and which do not!
By the end of this experiment they will know that starch is commonly found in roots and is the reason why tree
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2nd - 6th
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Thanksgiving Science Activities Labs Bundle of Lessons STEM
Grab these fun and engaging Thanksgiving science activities and lessons great for the month of November at a discounted price! This set includes a Thanksgiving Science Scavenger Hunt, a STEM challenge, a Chemistry Flask Craftivity, and a Borax crystal growing activity. It's everything you need to make science fun around Thanksgiving in your science classes and impress your students and colleagues! Check out my store for other amazing science products! Store linkCheck out the other home/distance
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4th - 8th
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Christmas Winter STEM Lab Activities Science Boom Cards Properties of Matter
Are you looking for a tasty way to incorporate science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, and math activities into a Christmas holiday tradition? All these activities center around a cranberry sauce science lab. For the rest of the year, your kids’ mouths will water every time you mention mixtures, solutions, solvent, solute, and more. The lab can be cooperative learning or a teacher demonstration. Either way, it will be a tasty way to lock in lots of challenging concepts. Choose the a
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3rd - 6th
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Renewable Energy STEM Challenge Design a Sailing Ship Lab Using Wind Power
For this STEM Challenge, students must design and test a sailing ship in a tub of water to deliver a marshmallow passenger safely to the other side using a handheld fan as wind. This is the perfect science lab experiment to complete around Thanksgiving as you learn about the voyage of the Mayflower and the Plymouth colony. It also works well as part of a unit on wind power and renewable energy. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities3 slides of
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Thanksgiving Science STEM / STEAM Activity - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!
THANKSGIVING STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY FOR THE FALL - Turkey Feathers Science Lab!This Turkey-Themed STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsA funny turkey storyScience Concepts Covered:CrystalsRocksGeometric shapesCrystal formationDissolvingStudents will have so much fun making crystal-covered turkey feathers!Click VIEW PREVIEW above to see a sample.
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3rd - 12th
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Thanksgiving Science Experiments | Making Oobleck, Slime, Rock Candy & Puzzles.
This bestselling Thanksgiving Science bundle includes a fun selection of Thanksgiving Science experiments. These kitchen Chemistry experiments are perfect for Winter and Thanksgiving Science lessons. The experiments are all easy to prepare as they use simple household ingredients. The bundle includes:Thanksgiving Making OobleckThanksgiving SlimeThanksgiving Rock Candy CrystalsFall Leaf ChromatographyThanksgiving Word Search PuzzlesPumpkin Word Search PuzzleAll of the experiments include a teache
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3rd - 6th
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Assembly Line and Cottage Industry Activity
This tasty lesson plan helps students experience the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line and compare the assembly line to the cottage industry method of producing goods. Using edible ingredients students create cookies with smiley faces using both methods, compare their results, and use their experience to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the assembly line. It is an excellent addition to any science or history class!Use this handy tool to asses your student's partic
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4th - 8th
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Pearl and Squirrel Gratitude Catapult STEM Challenge (Thanksgiving)
A fun Thanksgiving themed STEM challenge with a focus on force/motion! Check out this fun design challenge. Learners will listen to a read aloud from the popular characters Pearl and Squirrel. They will then create a catapult or launching device to launch an acorn to squirrel! How grateful Squirrel will be! Materials for this challenge can be changed to include popsicle sticks, rubber bands, spoons, etc. The Google Slideshow will walk you and your learners through the activity, including a rea
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Find Economics resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about economics, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of economics and financial literacy resources available, including activities and lessons on trade, goods and services, and the stock market to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach economics to your students in no time at all.
Economics activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about economics:
Simulation Activities
You can introduce students to the world of investing, budgeting, and other economics-related activities through simulations. For example, have students research companies they want to "invest" in to show them how the stock market works. If you want to extend the lesson, you can have them periodically check in on their portfolios throughout the year to see how their investments are performing. Or, you could use a simulation to teach them about causes that led up to certain major historical events, like the stock market crash of 1929.
Budgeting Exercises
Help students understand the importance of managing their own financial resources by challenging them to create a budget. Give them a few hypothetical scenarios involving income, expenses, and financial goals. For example, you could ask them to plan a fictional character's monthly expenses, or have them create a budget to save for buying a house.
Trade Games
Through trading games, students can learn about importing and exporting, along with the impact of external forces and trade agreements. Ask students to work in teams and have them trade goods, record their imports and exports, and respond to charges (like tariffs and embargoes).
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Give students a real-world decision to make (e.g., building a new road, investing in a new technology, or buying property) and have them perform a cost-benefit analysis. To deepen the learning, you can ask them to justify their decisions with evidence.
Frequently asked questions for teaching economics
What is economics?
The study of economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. When teaching economics, the goal is to help students understand how individuals, businesses, governments, and societies make choices about resource allocation. Economics explores various topics related to this, including supply and demand, cost and benefits, and scarcity, to name just a few.
What types of economics resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of economics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from budgeting activities to simulation games to units.
How do I find economics resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing economics lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for economics resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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