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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ
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4th - 8th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation
Your physical and chemical changes lab just got elevated to potions class! In this Professor Snape inspired lesson students will conduct lab experiments in which they will discern the outcome as a mixture, solution, physical change or chemical change. Definitions for physical and chemical changes are included in the resource for students to reference. This lab includes 3 student stations and 1 teacher-led station. The teacher-led station is a demonstration that will blow them away as a mixture s
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations
Engineering Design Process Worksheets for 10 Simple STEM Challenge Activities
Use engineering design challenges to get kids thinking! This STEM set offers graphic organizers that guide kids through the steps of the process. Worksheets support 10 specific projects. A blank template, review material, and a test are also included.Open the preview to take a closer look.Each engineering design activity uses simple materials and requires minimal set up.Tasks are open-ended and student-driven.Few limits are established on the student sheets. Instead, you may impose limits (amoun
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3rd - 5th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Bird Beak Adaptations Lab: hands-on study of natural selection and competition!
This is a subset of materials from my "Waterfowl and Waterbirds Unit". Find the full version here.Learn about the types of bird beaks! In this fun lab, your students will experience the forces of natural selection and competition in a hands-on way as they attempt to "catch" the most food with different "beaks" made from household items. This set includes all the materials you'll need for a fun bird beaks lab - directions, worksheets, reflection questions, posters, and a graphing activity! Plus,
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3rd - 5th
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Design Insect Trap: Project (Engineering Design Process)
Use the engineering design process to design, reflect on, and refine an insect trap and determine why scientists trap insects. PBL, projects, labs, experiments, science, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinkingincludes question and answer space, rubric, links to videos for research, drawing space, and directionscolorful and can be used digitally or writtenfully editableused in 7th grade life science, but could be used at a variety of levels with minor adjustments.
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Not Grade Specific
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Nervous System Lesson (5 Senses)
Investigating The 5 Senses - A Series of Lab Activities for the Nervous System UnitIncluded:-A student worksheet for each of the "5 Senses" labs. (Some labs have multiple activities!)-A teacher guide slideshow to facilitate and run the lesson smoothly from-Teacher tips and preparation guides for each of the lab activities-ASL alphabet-Braille alphabet-Snellen vision test posters-Ishihara Color Test for Color Blindness-data tables-guided questions/ pre and post lab activity analysis questionsThis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Interactive Science Lab: The Cabbage Caper
For a more visual description go to gonyoscience.com/cabbage caper lab
The Cabbage Caper is a Murder Mystery for kids. It is an interactive, hands-on science lab activity where students begin their investigation on the computer and then move to the "crime lab" to conduct lab tests based on the evidence. The interactive PDF document navigates like a web site and will work on any device including the iPad. If computers are not available, the pages can be printed as a booklet or hung at lab st
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6th - 9th
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Science Labs and Explorations for Matter and Energy
Looking to engage students in meaningful learning experiences in each lesson? Labs and hands-on explorations are a great tool to make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for your students. You will love how they engage students and deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.You will love how these Labs and Explorations:Encourage active learning and participationDevelop scientific inquiry and problem-solving skillsEnhance conceptual understanding and retentionFoster critical thin
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3rd - 5th
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5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in:Â Everything 5th Grade Science Mega Bundle (TEKS & NGSS)
Hydroponics Lab
Hydroponics is an exciting way to teach students about plant science. This lab provides step by step instructions for how to create individual hydroponics units for your students to through. As a bonus, I have provided extended learning activities to take this basic lab and teach STEM concepts.
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9th - 12th
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Kindergarten Science Bundle- Push and Pull
This Kindergarten Science Bundle addresses the standards for Push and Pull. If you want to engage your students in a week long Kindergarten push and pull experience that has them asking and answering questions, making predictions, thinking about pushes and pulls, using vocabulary accurately, making observations, recording data, making claims and providing evidence for those claims, then this is the unit for you!It all begins with a simple marble and ramp experiment that builds to the next experi
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K
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NGSS:
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Early Science Explorations: Hands-On Experiments for Young Learners
Preschool Science Adventure: Captivating Experiments for Young ExplorersEmbark on a journey of wonder and discovery with our collection of captivating preschool science experiments. From creating rainbows in a jar to exploring magnetic fields, ignite curiosity and exploration in young minds with hands-on activities designed for early learners.Experiments Included:Colors of the Rainbow - Rainbow in a Jar:Experience the magic of colors as children learn about density and layering while creating a
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PreK - 3rd
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Inquiry Based Lesson Plans for High School Psychology: Mini Bundle
Are you looking for inquiry based lesson plans for high school psychology that get your students actively engaged in the content? This self-directed, inquiry-based, psychology-themed mini-bundle has you covered.This bundle includes two inquiry resources that go hand-in-hand. One is a self-directed project-based learning experience where each student chooses one psychologist (historical or present-day) to explore. Students will research the psychologist using the principles of project based learn
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9th - 12th
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First Grade Organism Needs Life Science, Engaging Activities, NGSS standards
Title: First Grade Organism Needs Life Science, Engaging Activities, NGSS standard 1-LS1-1Description: Elevate your first-grade life science curriculum with our resources! This comprehensive and NGSS-aligned activity pack is specially designed to engage young minds, fostering a deep understanding of organism needs while making lesson planning a breeze for busy educators.Key Features:Diverse Activities: Explore engaging activities that delve into various organism needs, from how animals protect t
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
Also included in:Â First Grade Life Science Mega Bundle: NGSS Interactive Activities
Psychology Lab: Game On or Game Over? (Reaction Time & Video Game Correlation)
In this student Psychology Lab, students will delve into the fascinating world of reaction time and its potential correlation with video game usage. This engaging experiment offers hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and interpreting correlations. Develop practical skills in conducting psychological experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Gain insight into correlation analysis and its real-world application. Enhance critical thinking and research skills while un
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9th - 12th
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Magma Mystery Lab Activity -- Escape room - Engaging - Fun Science
Looking for more escape-room labs? Try my Rock Cycle Forensics Lab!Which volcano is responsible for the terrible eruption that shocked the residents of Little Gabbro? Was it the explosive Cinncinatus Pyrklastos? The quiet, sneaky Sheila Bauhun? Or was it unpredictable Stratton Tuff? Detectives need YOUR help to find out!Engage students in an intricate lab experience, modeled after the "escape room" experience! Students must utilize the clues provided to correctly determine the culprit of this ca
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4th - 8th
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Bones, Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons - A Chicken Wing Dissection and Mount
Chicken wings can be found at most grocery stores. They make an excellent beginning dissection project for a study of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. After dissection the chicken wing is used by the student to create a bone mount. The activity provides directions for the dissection and the mount, and requires the student to provide thoughtful answers during the dissection.
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9th - 12th
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Psychology as Science Lab: Let's Make a Deal! (Monty Hall Paradox)
Why do we study Psychology?The Monty Hall Paradox is a classic probability problem that challenges students' intuitive thinking. In this lab, they will explore how people's decisions can be influenced by cognitive biases and how empirical reasoning can help us understand and overcome these biases.The Monty Hall Paradox is named after the host of the game show "Let's Make a Deal," Monty Hall. The scenario revolves around a game involving three doors and a hidden prize.Through this lab, students a
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9th - 12th
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Harry Potter Chemistry Inquiry Based Lab
In this project, students will design and make a magical object and a wand! Both of which work! They will use their knowledge of chemistry and explain how each of their items actually works. (Sorry no magical explanations allowed.) This open inquiry project takes 7 class periods if done to its full length, but can be made shorter. This is my students FAVORITE lab and they never forget it!
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Introduction to Experimental Design: Consumer Product Investigation
This introduction to experimental design resource helps students learn how to design their own experiments. The resource provides explanations for the different components of a scientific experiment as well as opportunities to practice developing those components (ex: variables, hypothesis, making data tables, etc. - see the preview for specifics.)Once students have learned the ins and outs of experimental design, they will design their own experiments about consumer products using the design te
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9th - 12th
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Creativity Test Intelligence Psychology
You can play this in your thinking, language and intelligence unit….or maybe in any class…. You can play as a class or have volunteers play against each other a couple at a time. Make sufficient copies. Contestants have 3 minutes to make as many mini pictures as they can. You can simply measure how many they get. In the event of a tie or if you really want to find the kids who are different you can go through and have the kids cross off every one their competitors have THEN count how many are le
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hands-On Science Ice Investigation for Grades 3-4 that Uses Ice Cubes
This 20 page science resource, a six lesson science investigation for grades 3-4, uses ice cubes to guide and direct the student through the six steps of the scientific method: Investigating Properties Interactions Making a plan Determining the Investigative QuestionPrediction and Data Collection Writing a conclusion based on the data. Two example questions from which the teacher may choose are built into the investigation lessons.The unit consists of a three page student investigation organizer
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS2-1
Weathering and Erosion Tutorial and LAB (DYNAMITE and COLORFUL!)
This is DYNAMITE weathering and erosion activity made EASY and FUN! Very colorful, LARGE pictures, and logical tutorial. Kids will love it!
Weathering and erosion note organizer covering the processes of mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, AND erosion.
Mechanical weathering processes include ice wedging, frost action, plant and root action, abrasion, spheroidal weathering, exfoliation, and wetting and drying.
Chemical weathering processes include carbonic acid, natural acids, hydr
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4th - 9th
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Learn more about phonics resources
You’ve probably heard that phonics is essential for students who are learning to read (and it is!), but you might be asking yourself: “What is it, exactly?” Phonics is a method for teaching children how to read and write in an alphabetic language. The goal is to help kids connect phonemes (the sounds in words) and graphemes (the symbols used to represent them). Ultimately, once students understand which sounds in spoken language correspond to which symbols (e.g., letters in the alphabet), they’ll be well on their way to learning how to read books and other written materials.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital resources to help your student learn phonics, but you’re not sure where to start, TPT has got you covered. We have a comprehensive collection of phonics resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can teach phonics to your students in no time at all.
Phonics resources to try
You can teach phonics and engage your students at the same time, with a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Here are a few examples of the different types of resources that you can find on TPT to help teach students about the relationships between letters and sounds.
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Hide letter cards around the room, say a sound aloud, and then have students search for the card that represents the sound.
Phonics Hopscotch
Take learning out onto the playground or at home with this easy-to-organize activity to help students build sound and letter recognition. Draw a hopscotch grid with letters in each square. Students jump on the letters while saying the corresponding sounds.
Silly Sentences
Have students create silly sentences using words that start with the same sound. An example could be: “Sally sells seashells by the shore.”
Anchor Charts
Post anchor charts around the room to help kids remember important rules or sounds being taught. (It could cover phonics concepts like the silent “e,” the long “o,” or a particular diphthong.)
Guess the Missing Letter or Sound
Use task cards or write a set of words on the board that share either a letter or sound. For example, at, ug, __ig. Ask students to find the missing letter or sound. Fill it in to show them the words bat, bug, and big.
These (and other!) activities can make learning phonics enjoyable and memorable for every student. Remember to adjust the activities based on the age and skill level of your students.
Frequently asked questions about teaching phonics
What types of phonics resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of phonics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. Resources like these make great activities for students to practice their phonics skills.
How do I find phonics resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing phonics lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for phonics 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 phonics lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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