8th grade Halloween basic principles laboratories

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Lab Safety Student-Led Station Lab

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This modular, student-led activity about measurement will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning of the year lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn how accurate measurement is used to record and communicate quantitative data. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Forensics, Science

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity

Created by

Classroom 214

Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle

Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment

Created by

GoGrade

Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Tired of checking multiple packets and flipping all over the place just to plan your week? Check out the All-In-One Digital Teacher Lesson Planner with Automatic Weekly Timetable.Template Features:- Students plan, record and graph their work on lightly shaded grid area to help them keep things neat and organized.- Integrated rubric (fully editable!) for tea

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Using a Graduated Cylinder Lab Measuring Volume Activity Worksheet Rainbow Lab

Created by

Sunrise Science

There are three activities provided in this Graduated Cylinder and Liquid Volume Practice Measuring Lab resource. The first is a Graduated Cylinder mini-lesson worksheet that teaches students about the meniscus and how to measure liquid volume precisely. The first lab assesses students’ ability to follow a procedure, follow safety precautions, and measure liquid volume precisely with a graduated cylinder. If you want to give your students a challenge, use the second lab instead! The second lab p

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

Also included in: Measuring and Metric System Unit | Length Mass Weight Volume | Middle School

Cladogram Activity - Classification of Living things

Created by

Amy Brown Science

This printable or digital problem solving activity teaches students how to build a cladogram and reinforces the important concepts of cladistics to your biology or life science students in grades 8-12. I use this activity when teaching my unit on classification and taxonomy, but it would also be appropriate to use during your lessons on evolution and natural selection. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Laboratory, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.6-8.7

, RST.6-8.8

NGSS:

HS-LS4-1

, MS-LS4-2

Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms

Scientific Method Stations: An Activity for Hypotheses, Variables, and More!

Created by

Elly Thorsen

These middle school scientific method stations can be used in a variety of ways. They can allow students to practice hypothesis writing, variable identification, procedure writing, and more. The stations give students an opportunity to practice the scientific method in a fun way while allowing teachers to provide extra assistance to ELL and SPED students if needed. This resource includes the following pieces:20 Stations CardsDirections and ideas for how to use this resource to practice different

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources

Beginning of the Year Student-Led Station Labs Bundle

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Start the beginning of the year out right with student-led station labs that cover lab safety, measurement, scientific method, graphing, and the engineering design process. Each of the five labs will take 1-2 class periods to complete, and are entirely student-led. Show your students up front how to take responsibility for their learning. DO NOT PURCAHSE if you already own the complete 5E bundle or complete labs bundle. These labs are included there.Individual Labs Included In This BundleLab S

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Newton's Laws of Motion - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations

Created by

The Science Duo

This Newton’s Laws of Motion S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station activity is designed to get your students engaged, collaborating, and moving in your daily lesson. A Google Form for distance learning is also included with your purchase. Each station provides a different method for reinforcing important science content. All stations correlate to a task that is represented by a letter in the word SCIENCE. These stations will have students Summarize, Create, Interpret, Experiment, Navigate, Challenge, and E

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Laboratory, Printables, Centers

Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.

Measurement Student-Led Station Lab

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The Measurement Station Lab takes students through eight student-led science stations, each with a different learning style. Students begin with four input activities where they read articles, explore hands-on demos, research online, and watch videos all about measurement. They then complete four output activities where they illustrate important concepts, write about what they’ve learned, organize information about measurement, and complete an assessment. This Measurement Station Lab activity i

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game

Created by

AwesomeScience

This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Back to School, Basic Principles, Science

CCSS:

RI.3.4

, RI.4.4

, RI.5.4

, RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.4

...

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-ETS1-2

, 3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-PS2-3

...

Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint

Created by

Amy Brown Science

This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.9-10.4

, RST.11-12.4

Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing

Complete MS Science Student-led Station Labs Bundle - Differentiated Labs

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Student Led Science Labs - These comprehensive science labs will save you a TON of prep time and allow students to learn the concepts on their own. The Lab Bundle is a series of plug and play station labs designed to accompany my FREE Kesler Science Station Lab Series. Download the start-up guide to learn more about how to use it in the classroom. Each lab has 8 differentiated stations for the students to guide their learning. Included in the Bundle:BEGINNING OF THE YEARLab SafetyMeasurement

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL

Created by

Scienceisfun

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Laboratory, Printables, Centers

Steps of the Scientific Method Activity with Selfie Scenarios

Created by

Elly Thorsen

This activity allows students to see the scientific method at work in something seemingly unrelated to science class—taking selfies! Students work in groups to arrange selfie scenario cards into the order of the six steps of the scientific method. (Don't worry: the scenarios are school appropriate.) A worksheet is included for students to complete together and individually. The activity will last around 30-45 minutes. An extension activity is also included that takes an additional 30 minutes to

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Science Lessons That Rock

Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources

Characteristics of Life Lab

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In this engaging lab, students will classify objects as living, nonliving, dormant or dead. This is a great activity to do before teaching characteristics of life, and have students come up with a list on their own. You do not have to spend money on this lab- you can find items around the house or your classroom for students to classify! (Items could include: beans, rocks, yeast, cork, meal worms, etc.)Included in your purchase:1. Student lab worksheet and teacher directions (non-editable pdf) 2

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Teacher Erica's Science Store

NGSS:

MS-LS1-1

Also included in: Biology Labs and Stations Bundle

Scientific Method Lab: Alka-Seltzer

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Looking for a great step-by-step introduction to writing and conducting a science lab? Alka-Seltzer Lab is the perfect introduction for students learning about scientific method and writing lab reports! It guides the students through each step of the process to ensure students are engaged and successful! In the Alka-Seltzer Lab, students will create an experiment to test the question’ “Which liquid will dissolve an Alka-Seltzer tablet fastest?” Students must complete a guided hypothesis, iden

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement

Also included in: Introduction to Science -BUNDLE

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

Created by

Scienceisfun

Really get into measuring metrics for science with this Metrics Measuring Bundle- Introduce, practice and review measuring length, solid volume, liquid volume, mass and density! This bundle is PACKED with resources to teach, practice and engage in experiments with Metrics! Included in this bundle are: Measuring Metrics review Length, Mass, Volume including station practiceDensity Measurement Practice: Find the Density of Everyday Objects.Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Expe

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

Genetics Lab Making Babies Heredity Simulation

Created by

Biology Roots

Making (Hypothetical) Babies! A 4-page completely editable document that your students will love!All they need is a coin, a partner, and a pencil. This activity simulates heredity, but more specifically: Mendel's law of segregation and meiosis. Students first make gametes and then combine their gametes to make babies using their very own traits. An extra sheet for absent students is included to make things easier.Appropriate for grades 7 and up. A digital version is also available on Google Sli

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science

Chemical Reaction in a Baggie Lab - Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions

Created by

Morpho Science

Students will create their very own endothermic and exothermic reactions in a baggie. This lab will help students differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions and understand how energy can change in a chemical reaction. This product includes:★ 3 Page Student Lab Sheet (includes lab directions, data table, & lab questions)★ Full Answer Keys & Example Student Responses★ Teacher Directions for Lab Setup & Tips for Success***Please note: This lab requires the following item

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Also included in: Chemistry Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science

Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab

Created by

I Heart Teaching Science

"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students). This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes

Subjects:

Back to School, Basic Principles, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Back to School Science - Scientific Method Lab Activities

Created by

CrazyScienceLady

Back to School Science - Scientific Method Lab Activities - Look no further! These three scientific method labs are SPOT ON for middle school! Easy for you... fun for them! Here are three scientific method lab activities to start your year off with a bang! Scientific Method Lab Activity #1 - Drops on a Penny Materials: pennies, droppers, cups of water, paper towels Time: 40 minutes Best grade level: 6th Possible grades: 5th - 8thScientific Method Lab Activity #2 - Spring a L

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, Science

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, MS-ETS1-4

, MS-ETS1-1

, MS-ETS1-3

Also included in: Life Science Bundle

Bird Beak Adaptation and Natural Selection Lab

Created by

BioHero

Hangry Birds Beak Lab is very fun and educational way to capture many concepts in any evolution and natural selection unit! Students will complete a pre-lab Web quest about natural selection, experiment with different tools as they pretend to be the hangry birds, analyze & graph data, and use evidence in forming a conclusion. In the process, students will learn and practice use of vocabulary terms such as variations, mutations, traits, natural selection, evolve, and many more. Activity Inclu

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Professor Doubter NGSS SCIENCE Resources

NGSS Back to School Science Bundle of STEM Activities and Labs Middle School

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Jumpstart your school year with this bundle of NGSS-aligned Back to School resources (and 3 freebies) which are sure to engage and challenge your students' thinking and impress parents and colleagues during the first few weeks of school! These middle school activities have been updated to include digital interactive notebooks if you're teaching remotely! Get your students NGSS ready from the first weeks of school and introduce them to the shift in science education! Check out the descriptions an

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types: