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Middle school problem solving graphing laboratories
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Force and Motion Experiment for Newton's Laws
This scientific method activity gives your students an easy science experiment using toy cars to explore the steps of the scientific method. Science concepts like friction, force and motion and Newton's Laws come to life in this fun experiment!Click on the PREVIEW button above to see what is included!⭐ What is included:teacher directionssample schedule of activitiesmaterials listvocabulary cards and student vocabulary bookletdata collection and graphing sheetsworksheets for friction, force and m
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Dinosaurs and Fossils ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some Dinosaurs!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like dinosaurs and fossils!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions
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3rd - 6th
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Forensic Science: Fingerprint Patterns Lab Activity
A great lab for any Forensic Science class studying fingerprints! Students learn to take fingerprints, identify fingerprint patterns, and collect class data to compare with national averages. It also helps students practice graphing.
Includes:
• 2-page student worksheet
• Excel document to help figure out class averages
• 1-page Intro to Fingerprint Patterns Handout to help students identify prints
• 1-page Fingerprint Practice Sheet with tips on how to get a good print
• 1-page Collecting Ink
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensic Science Fingerprints Unit Bundle
Beaker Pong: Experimental Design and Graphing Lab, NGSS aligned
Great 1st week or 1st month STEM activity! All parts are EDITABLE and includes a graphing grid! This is a great way to introduce the "science process" (better phrase for scientific method) at the start of a semester or anytime you want fun to occur in your classroom.*****Focus on the NGSS PRACTICES Dimension*****The National Research Council's (NRC) Framework describes a vision of what it means to be proficient in science; it rests on a view of science as both a body of knowledge and an evidenc
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7th - 12th
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Graphing Station Activity
Included in this activity are 8 stations that are centered around graphing. The lesson is 17 pages and non-editable. See description below of each station and required materials.Station 1: At this station students determine which type of graph should be used based on 3 data sets. No additional materials are needed. Station 2: At this station students will create a best fit line and calculate slope. You will need to slide the page into a page protector, and provide a ruler, whiteboard marker, and
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8th - 10th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Investigating Insects~ Set of Six!
Get ready to engineer some creepy crawly insects!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like insects!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solution
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Sensational Sharks ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to have your own Shark Week!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Sharks!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #2 ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to do some more Fairy Tale engineering! This is my second set of engineering challenges inspired by fairy tales!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with fairy tales, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on them!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are
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3rd - 6th
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Scientific Method Experiment with Boats - Sink and Float, Buoyancy and Capacity
Students will follow the steps of the scientific method as they create tinfoil boats and learn about sink and float, buoyancy and capacity. This science experiment creates a hands on learning experience that is engaging and memorable for students!Click the green PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.What is Included?Teacher InformationSample Schedule IdeasMaterials ListWhole Group ExperimentIndependent/Partner ExperimentExperiment Results (the science behind the experiment)Exper
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4th - 6th
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Engineering Design Process Template
STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle
Middle School Scientific Method Unit - Notes, Labs, Activities, Test
This 70-page unit includes 7 lessons taking place over 4-5 weeks to teach your middle school students about the scientific method. Each lesson includes teaching notes, links to any supplemental materials (notes slideshows, videos, etc.), and student materials (notes, activities, labs, project outline, test, etc.). This includes two full labs, 3 sets of scaffolded notes, 9 classroom activities, a science fair project, and a unit test.Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Scientific Method activity - stu
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6th - 8th
Digging For Fossils - A Cookie Excavation Experiment
Students will love acting as an archaeologist as they dig for fossils during this experiment! Using simple materials such as toothpicks and cookies, students will learn what it's like to excavate fossils. Students will formulate a hypothesis, collect data, and develop conclusions using this experiment aligned with both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching tips included! A great resource and hands-on lesson for any fossil unit.
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3rd - 6th
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Marvelous Magnets~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some serious magnetic attraction!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like magnets!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different so
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3rd - 6th
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STEAM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Ocean Animals: From Trash to Treasure
Most elementary teachers are interested in integration of the arts with the content areas, so I have decided to create some STEAM challenge packs more focused on art. This one is based on the amazing Washed Ashore exhibit in which artists make treasure from ocean trash.
The five STEAM Challenges included in this pack are:
Plastic Bag Jellyfish Challenge
Plastic Bottle Starfish Challenge
Pop Can Eel Challenge
Scrap Paper Clown Fish Challenge
Cardboard Tube Octopus Challenge
This engineering c
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Human Body Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer the body!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the human body!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer all things Christmas (reindeer, trees, sleighs, ornaments, and gingerbread houses)!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Christmas!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There
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3rd - 6th
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Skittles Lab: Scientific Inquiry-Scientific Method Practice
Want a fun way for students to practice scientific inquiry/ scientific method skills? This skittles lab is perfect for students practicing or reviewing how to create a hypothesis, make detailed qualitative and quantitative observations, design a step by step procedure on how to execute their experiment, graph results, and write a conclusion of their findings. There is also an opportunity to obtain class data and break down their findings by whole classes and find the percentages of what color is
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3rd - 8th
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STEM Hands On Science Investigation: Tower Teamwork
This science task is geared toward helping the intermediate level student develop key STEM science/engineering “thinking skills” that will help build the foundation for more complicated scientific learning. As new science standards are implemented, “engineering” plays a prominent role—even at the elementary level!This lesson can be done in one class period or stretched out over 2 if you wish to allow the students to go back and revisit their towers. If you do, use the “extension” page to recor
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Castles & Knights ~ Set of Five!
Who doesn't love Castles and Knights? It is a perfect topic for kids of all ages!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like castles and knights
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no rig
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3rd - 7th
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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
Can you find the LINE GRAPHING MISTAKES? 8 Graph Task Cards Application
Have you spent some time teaching graphing? Are students making the same mistakes over and over? Have them catch the mistakes with this task card activity.This product consists of 8 task cards; each with a set of data and a line graph that is graphed incorrectly (with at least 2 mistakes). Students need to find the mistake on each one!This can be done as a stations activity, a whole group lesson or as a pass game. As an enrichment for early finishers, included is a sheet for students to make
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5th - 10th
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Scientific Method Paper Airplane Experiment | Digital | Editable | No Prep
Before my students delve deep into the Science curriculum, I ensure they have a clear understanding for the Scientific Method. This Paper Airplane Experiment allows children to explore the Scientific Method as they practice collecting and analyzing data from controlled, independent, and dependent variables. So...HOW DOES IT WORK? Students will fly a paper airplane and compare the distance it traveled to the distance that same paper airplane traveled when paper clips are added. PSA: the airplane
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3rd - 8th
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Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal and Worksheets For Grade 4 And 5
A step by step science fair guide with workbook pages, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It helps fourth and fifth graders create age-appropriate experiments with less parental guidance. Teachers can use as a classroom unit on the scientific method, science processes, and to help complete a whole-class project. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience.Don't be nervous when your child says they want to participate in the science fair.Nervous about pl
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Grades:
4th - 6th, Staff
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Water Bottle Flipping Investigation
Water bottle flipping- ratio, percent, measurement, data collection and graphing! The kids love bottle flipping and this product will let you bring bottle flipping into your classroom in an educational way!
Students will make predictions about the ideal water level in their water bottle that will result int he most successful flips. They will then record data about their bottle and conduct a variety of trials using different water levels to test their success with flipping their bottle at d
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5th - 7th
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