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Middle school Thanksgiving literature laboratories under $5
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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Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge
What teacher doesn't love to use simple materials, like newspapers, 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 using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to make some Newspaper Shoes? Can your team build a pair of newspaper shoes for one of your team members that they can put on and take off
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges
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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Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge
This Engineering Design Challenge is based on the picture book, Olive the Other Reindeer, by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold.
Can your group create the tallest gum drop tree using toothpicks and gum drops?
Materials: (per group)
One box of toothpicks
One bag of gum drops (Christmas ones work well!)
Ruler
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all incl
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1st - 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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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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Pencil Pulley - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
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 Activity is focused on the Pulley! Can you design a pencil pulley that can lift the weight of a book at least two feet?Materials: (per pair or group)-Table top area-Pencil -Ribbon spo
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4th - 6th
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Build a Telescope - STEM Engineering Challenge
What teacher doesn't love to give kids a chance to design and experiment 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 using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to design and build a working telescope? Can you design and build a working telescope?Materials Needed: (per classroom)- cardboard tu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Bundle #22 - 15 STEM Packs
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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Archimedes Screw - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
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 Activity is focused on the Screw! Can your group create a working Archimedes screw that moves the most cereal in three minutes?Materials: (per pair or group)-Empty water bottle (Smart
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4th - 6th
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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
Paper Plate Water Wheel - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
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 Activity is focused on the Wheel & Axle! Can you create a working water wheel that spins when rice is poured over it?Materials: (per group)-Paper plates-Pencil-Scissors and tape-P
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4th - 6th
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Phylogenetic Tree Cladogram Project Worksheet Taxonomy Activity - Thanksgiving
Phylogenetic Tree Cladogram Project Worksheet Taxonomy Activity - Thanksgiving: A Thanksgiving science paper lab for taxonomy, cladograms, and phylogeny. This craft is a pumpkin evolutionary tree.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges
What teacher doesn't love to using engaging topics in the classroom? During those winter months students are all about the SNOW!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 fun topics.This STEM Challenge Activities in this pack are focused on SNOWMEN! Can you build a free-standing snowman with the materials pr
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2nd - 6th
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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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Test/Quiz on My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen
This is a test for the book My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen. The test has 15 questions - a mix of short answer and multiple choice. Answer Key is included.
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5th - 6th
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Lever Launcher - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
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 Activity is focused on the Lever! Can each of your group members create a lever launcher that launches a penny the farthest combined distance in five tries?Materials: (per group)-Rule
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4th - 6th
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Peligros de los niños en Internet con preguntas y respuestas de opción múltiple:
Los niños pueden enfrentar varios peligros en Internet. Algunos de los riesgos más comunes a los que están expuestos son:Contenido inapropiado: Los niños pueden encontrarse con contenido violento, sexual o perturbador mientras navegan por Internet. Esto puede tener un impacto negativo en su desarrollo emocional y psicológico.Ciberacoso: El ciberacoso, o acoso en línea, es cuando alguien hostiga, amenaza o molesta a un niño a través de plataformas digitales. Esto puede causarle angustia emocional
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3rd - 6th
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Book Talks For Elementary Students
The Power in Selling Books and Creating a Culture of Reading in our classrooms and schools start with Book Talks!Can elementary students Book Talk? YES!!I tell my students there is no wrong way to talk about books! But, do our elementary students need guidance, modeling and a process to help guide them when implementing book talks? YES!If you are looking for a mini lesson with support to begin book talks in your elementary classroom or library here is the steps and support in this product:Page 1
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1st - 6th
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