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Middle school holidays/seasonal laboratories for Easel Activities
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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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Properties Of Water Science and STEM | Dangling Ice Experiment | Grade 4 5
Discover water's freezing point and the salt's effect on ice with a complete project-based unit. Uses inexpensive and easy-to-find supplies. This engaging unit includes an experiment, reading passages, further exploration, and STEM Challenge. Great for the winter and Christmas season. Included in the Hands-On Investigation and Teacher Guide:5th Grade Structure and Properties of Matter NGSS Alignment3-5 NGSS Science and Engineering Practices AlignmentBackground Information and Tips3 Hands-on A
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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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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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Holiday Christmas Science: Dissolve a Candy Cane with the Scientific Method
Keep students engaged during the December Holiday Season with this simple experiment using candy canes! I find that the times before a vacation are the BEST times to do science experiments. Students are active, learning and having fun! Students need to think critically in order to identify variables, write hypotheses, make observations, collect data, and write conclusions. This resource uses the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments using candy canes. 1st experiment- Observe what happens wh
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science | Investigate Light | Grade 4 5
Excite students by using glowsticks to investigate chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will discover chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. They will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightness of a glow stick? The journal
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 5-PS1-1
, 4-PS3-2
Valentine's Day Science and STEM | Heart and Exercise Activities | Grade 4 5
Discover the role of your cardiovascular system with an engaging Science and STEM exercise study for February or any time of the year. Includes an easy-prep experiment, heart strength lesson, and stethoscope design challenge. A comprehensive teacher guide and student reading passage are included to make it a complete project-based learning activity.*Newly updated on January 29th, 2024!!!! Now includes 3 activities.*Included in the Hands-On Investigation:NGSS Alignment 4th and 5th Grade4th and 5
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
Light Energy Lab | Exploring Reflection and Colors | Candy Science Experiment
An easy prep and interesting lab exploring the absorption and reflection of lasers on different colored gummy candies. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. Uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. Recommended for a Saint Patrick's Day Rainbow lesson.Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the visible light spectrum.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test." The Science
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
NO PREP Valentines Day Science Activity Circulatory System Heart Disease
Engage students in a real-world study of the cardiovascular system and heart disease at a middle school level. This document does NOT mention Valentine's Day - it is simply a nice way to tie in NGSS science (standard MS-LS1-3) to this heart-related holiday! NO PREP - just copies! Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!⭐ SAVE $$$ with our NO PREP Valentine's Science Activity Bundle!In this anatomy activity, students will:Read a brief background about heart disease and how doct
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Valentines Day Science Activity Bundle Set of 4 NO PREP Stations
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Lava Lamp | Oil And Water Science Experiment | Matter And Its Interactions
Use effervescent tablets to create lots of oohs and ahhs while discovering the properties of oil and water. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. It uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. It makes an excellent introductory lesson about oil spills for environmental science and Earth Day.Included in the Hands-on ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the Properties of Miscible and Immiscible Liquids.Han
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
Spoon Bell Lab | Exploring Sound Energy Waves In Solids | Science Experiment
Easy prep and engaging lab exploring how sound waves travel through solids. Students will compare how sound travels through plastics and metals. Warning this lab is quiet and full of sounds at the same time! It was developed to be conducted in 30 minutes. The lesson expands to compare stainless steel and sterling silver for a real-world connection. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are s
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Winter Science Ice Cube Melting | A Thermal Energy and Conduction Experiment
Discover thermal energy and conduction in this easy prep lab. This hands-on experiment will help students understand the science of melting. The lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. A Teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Included in the Hands-On Activity Teacher Background Information, Vocabulary, Further Exploration IdeasHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to TestThe Science of Melting Reading Passage and QuestionThermal Conduction DiagramAnswer Key Students wi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Valentine Candy Heart Erosion Lab | Earth Science Experiment
Conduct an easy-prep and engaging lab exploring erosion using candy hearts. This lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will observe how different types of rocks affect the speed of erosion. Lab sheet and reading passage included.Included in the Hands-On Activity Teacher Background Information and VocabularyHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to TestThe Science of Erosion Reading PassageAnswer Key Students will enjoy shaking the containers and comparing the changes in the
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Mystery Powders Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) NGSS Activity
In this forensic science activity for middle school students, students will identify unknown substances to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares! This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This lab is easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Teste
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Christmas Atomic Number and Atoms Mini STEM Science Mystery Periodic Table
Are you looking for fun Christmas science activities for the periodic table and atomic numbers? These engaging science mystery detective worksheets are the perfect way to learn atomic numbers, atoms, and structure during Xmas and December with Santa.Mini STEM Mysteries are designed to be done in one class period. There are 5 x Science Mysteries in this pack. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the Christmas mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Rainbow Diffusion | Candy Dissolving Molecular Movement | Bodies Of Water Lab
Explore diffusion and concentration gradients with an engaging rainbow candy lab. This is a wonderful low-cost lab for Saint Patrick's Day. It was developed to be conducted in 30 minutes. The lesson expands to explain the confluence of rivers for an Earth science connection. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included. Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are simple and easy to find. You can modify it to save money. You can find it all
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-ESS2-1
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Valentine's Day Candy Hearts Science Activity | Experiment (Reactions + Matter)
Are you looking for a fun, exploratory, + hands on activity for Valentine's Day? This experiment is a perfect fit.Your students will learn how candy conversation hearts are made in the factory + explore chemical reactions, states of matter, and use the scientific method in action, step by step.Included in this resource are:-Teacher directions, materials, and prep (to make it a simple, print and go acitvity for you + your classroom)-An embedded how it's made video -A hypothesis sheet to record th
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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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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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Heat Transfer Lab and CER Templates German Candle Pyramid Christmas Activity
Anytime is the perfect time to make a German Christmas Pyramid, a fun Christmas or Holiday STEM (or Christmas STEAM activity). This hands-on activity will help students understand how thermal energy can be converted to mechanical energy to do work. Perfect for the holidays or anytime! Includes BONUS CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) graphic organizer - 4 versions!Students will build a German Christmas pyramid (AKA German Candle Pyramid, German Candle Windmill, German Christmas, Carousel) using ea
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: Christmas Activities for Science - Middle School LOW PREP & Last Minute
Sink and Float Lab | A Floating Egg And Soda Experiment | Easter Science Fun
How are the densities of regular and diet soda pop different? This hands-on experiment will help students understand that density determines if an object will sink or float. This lab is an excellent introduction to the concept of buoyancy. It can be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will enjoy exploring with eggs and soda pop. A teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Teachers will like the background information and tips for success. The supplies are simple and can be modified
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-PS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Plant Growth | Cloning Plants Experiment | Grade 4 5 6 Botany Science Activity
Cloning plants is an easy and memorable science experiment for introducing plant cells. Students can bring their new plant home as a Mother's Day present. Teachers will love its’ ease of use, simple supplies, and thinking skills. The file is a PDF, but comes with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We added text boxes and tips for completing it online. Click "Open in Easel" on the product page to get started. They can be added to your Google Classroom as an assignment. Students can also print
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
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Also included in: Plant Growth | Cloning Experiment | Science Bundle Grade K To 5
Back to School Middle School Science First Day Activity {Edible Candle Demo}
Shock your middle school students with this back to school science activity on the first day of school! The "edible" candle remains lit for several minutes. When the flame goes out, eat the candle and your students will be in awe! This lesson is best used with middle school science students but can be adapted for high school as well. It is a great introductory lesson to teach the difference between observations and inferences and the impact technology has on our observations.Included in this pro
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Urinalysis Simulation Activity
Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This is a FUN Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)! In this investigation, students will perform a mock urinalysis on four suspects. In doing so, they will learn about common health problems that can be detected through urinalysis. These health problems commonly arise from dietary choices. Students will make observations of the color and clarity of the urine, test each suspect’s urine for proteins and sugar, and determine
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
Mixtures Solutions Suspensions | Hot Chocolate Science and STEM | Fifth Grade
Let's discover mixtures, solutions, and suspensions using hot chocolate. This engaging science and STEM unit is perfect for the winter holiday season or for properties of matter. Students will participate in 3 hands-on activities and two reading passages. A thorough teacher guide and age-appropriate student pages are included. This Hands-On Unit and Teacher Guide IncludesTeacher video explanation of the pages included with tips for differentiation. (Link provided in the download.)Correlation
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
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