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Elementary applied math laboratories for homeschool
HotWheels Speed Lab with a Distance Time Graph
This is a fun lab to experiment with speed! Supplies needed per group include: make-shift ramp, masking tape, 3 stop watches, meter-stick, hot wheels car and this lab sheet. Students will mark of one, two and three meters with the tape. Three students with stop-watches will stand at each of those meters. Groups will count down and as another student releases their car down the ramp, all stop watches should start their time simultaneously with the release of the car. Each student will stop their
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5th - 7th
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Physical properties of matter review using pennies Mass, Volume, and Density Lab
Physical properties of matter review using pennies to find mass, density, and volume.
Supplies
You will need many pennies for this lab
15 each of 1981 and older ones and 1983 and newer ones per group.
Triple balance beam per group or a central few
Small graduated cylinder approximately 50mL
I did this with my 6th grade science class, it give them a hands on comparison that density is different from volume and that density of the same materials stays the same no matter the weight.
Stu
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6th - 12th
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![Preview of Baking Soda & Pancakes Lab & Lesson Plan: 6-8 [acids/bases, chemical reactions]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Baking-Soda-Pancakes-Lab-Lesson-Plan-6-8-acids-bases-chemical-reactions--8500431-1712224816/750f-8500431-1.jpg)
Baking Soda & Pancakes Lab & Lesson Plan: 6-8 [acids/bases, chemical reactions]
In this 3-7 day lesson, students complete multiple labs and explore the chemical reaction behind baking soda in pancakes and the importance of ratios in chemical reactions. This Lesson Includes:Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plansClassroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Grains of Rice Lab: Estimating the Number of Stars in the Universe
In this lab students use rice as stars to simulate how scientists estimate how many stars are out there. An effective way to experience estimation and practical science in astronomy!Goes well with:Modeling Fusion ActivityBuild a Telescope Lab: Reflection and Refraction Fun!Star Spectroscopy/Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab
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7th - 9th
![Preview of Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Popping-Boba-Ionic-Compounds-Ions-5-Day-Lesson-with-5-Labs-gr-8-12-8518011-1712225226/750f-8518011-1.jpg)
Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12
Explore popping boba by understanding the role of ions, chemical reactions, and diffusion in making popping boba.This material supplements our engaging Science Behind video popping boba through the lens of spherification and chemical reactions. Students will learn about ions, ionic compounds, chemical reactions and diffusion.This Packet Includes:19-page Teacher Lesson Plan with NGSS standards60 Classroom Slides9 Page Textbook Article with Graphics and Illustrations18-page Student Activity Packet
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-2
Kirchhoff's Laws ATL - Differentiation
The six teaching approaches and five learning approaches serve as guiding principles for educators and students within IB World Schools. These approaches revolve around a continuous cycle of inquiry, action, and reflection—a dynamic interplay of questioning, doing, and thinking that shapes the daily activities of both teachers and learners. I have prepared this lesson in light of these ATL. I know from my experience, that the student always struggles in this topic and find it hard. so I prepared
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11th - 12th
Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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BUNDLE: Draw the Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci in Nature, Golden Ratio
Welcome to the world of FIBONACCI! The following three labs are presented in an investigative manner, intended to provoke thought among the students and to guide them into an outstanding learning experience as they enter the fascinating world of The Fibonacci Sequence. Each lab addresses the Fibonacci Sequence from a different perspective, and each offers students a learning experience, rich and packed with learning enrichment.The introductory lab to the Fibonacci Sequence is, in my opinion, the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Matter Calculations: Volume and Density (harder version)
In this more challenging version of the Matter and Density worksheet students distinguish between mass and weight, chemical and physical changes, density, and volume. They are then presented with different objects, weigh them, calculate their volumes, and determine their densities. They use their calculations to predict whether the objects will float in water. Given densities, students also fill in a density column.
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4th - 8th
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Physics LAB PhET "Moving Man" Velocity and Acceleration
This digital physics lab is great for Kinematics, Motion in 1D. It uses the PhET simulator of "Moving Man" (link provided) and has been completely adapted so that student can investigate 100% remotely. The lab can be completed alone, in pairs or small groups. It allows students to manipulate with a simulator and answer various questions about different scenarios of motion in 1D. The lab objectives allow the student to enhance their understandings of position, displacement, velocity and accelerat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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HIGHSCHOOL| GRADE 9| MATH LAB| SIMILAR TRIANGLES| PROPORTIONAL REASONING
Practice finding the height of an unknown tall object using proportional reasoning! I use this lab as an introduction and/or extension into proportional reasoning, scale factors and similar triangles with my grade 9 class. However, this lab can be used and adapted to any grade level from 8-12's. In this lab, students go outside and find the length of the shadow of a meter stick to measure the height of an unknown tall object. I've included an answer key as well, so no prep required! Feel free
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9th - 10th
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Quadratic Function Activity About Your Dental Arch
Through this activity students will discover properties of parabolas while comparing the parabola they all carry around with them every day - their dental arch. Students will brainstorm ways to measure a dental arch and ultimately take an "impression" of their arch by taking a bite out of a slice of bread. Then they will trace their arch onto a graph, use the graph to generate a table of values, and then use the table to plug into an equation for the most "perfect" dental arch. Students love
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Quadratic Functions Activities Bundle
Science on the River: A hands-on STEM unit!
This is a hands-on STEM unit packed with outdoor math and measurement activities! Students will collect river measurements, calculate velocity and discharge, test hypotheses, and interpret graphs! Plus, there are study materials for stream anatomy, channel types, and drainage patterns! It includes all the materials you will need for a spectacular STEM unit!*** Recommended Age Groups ***This unit was created with universal design in mind and can be adapted to a variety of grade levels, but is bes
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9th - 11th
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Linear Equations in Action
In this experiment, your students will dive into the world of hands-on mathematics, making real predictions that they can put to the test. It's not just about numbers on paper; it's about using math to solve real-world problems and answer the questions that matter. With this assignment, you'll empower your students to:Record Data: They'll collect real-world data through multiple trials, refining their observation and recording skills.Graph Like Pros: They'll create scatter plots that visually re
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8th - 12th
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Marshmallow Madness! A 2nd Grade Investigation of Capacity
This lab is a wonderful introduction to a capacity unit for 2nd grade. Students have fun using marshmallows to determine which container has the largest capacity.
This zip file includes:
-an introductory PowerPoint presentation
-a pdf file that explains the project (list of materials, directions, student journal page, data collection page, and reflection page)
My students had so much fun! Make sure to save a few marshmallows for the kids to eat at the end!
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1st - 3rd
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Gummy bear lab/ hypothesis, object volume, graph interpretation lab
This interactive lab for middle school and high school students teaches students how to create a correct hypothesis, prove or disprove the hypothesis using the scientific method, correct use of lab tools like graduated cylinders, triple beam balances, how to calculate density, and how to read and understand data charts. The lab uses the properties of gummy bears to teach these Key concepts. This lab can be used in its entirety over four class periods or can be broken into four separate smaller l
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6th - 9th
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Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass
The fictional element, nailonite, is central to this inexpensive laboratory activity. Other than a balance, the only material required for this activity is a sample of 10-25 total nails of three different sizes for each lab group. Each nail in the sample represents one of the three isotopes of the element. This simulation allows students to actually measure the mass of each of the three isotopes, and, after calculating the relative abundance of the isotopes in the sample, calculate the average a
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9th - 12th
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Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Investigation using Paper Helicopters
This scientific inquiry and engineering design activity is wonderful to kick of a science or engineering-focused class, or to build classroom expectations and skills for inquiry, engineering, and/or scientific methods. It is super easy in terms of materials and also super fun for the students. It can work effectively with almost any grade in 1-8, but handout material is best geared towards grades 5-8. As it is a google doc, it is easy to modify for your individual class or student needs.It ca
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
S'more ratios
Students practice ratio writting with an in class activity. I give students a small cup with mini graham crackers, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and 1 other item. They compare the quantities of each snack. Then on the back they use these quantities to make smores, based on each ingredient.
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5th - 8th
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Probability and blood types 2
Working with probability and real world data on blood types in populations.This is mainly mathematical but could be used in biology too.While my main focus is psychology I do have a ton of math and statistics stuff… You have managed to find the source of the best Psychology and AP Psychology labs on TPT, go check out my store for other awesome resources, I currently have 498 (3/30/23) different items! These are real labs, you can get your students DOING Psychology! Take a look at my store at… ht
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STEM: Simple Machines Pulleys Experiment Using Legos
STEM hands-on learning. Middle school students love it !!
Powerpoint step-by-step directions to build an inclined plane using Legos.
Students build using the "Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set W991756" available through Lego Education.
Levers, inclined planes, gears & friction powerpoints and scientific method experiment packets for each also available.
All experiments use the same Lego Base Set W991756.
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6th - 8th
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A Practice in Using a Ruler to Measure to the Nearest Quarter Inch
Introducing our customizable and interactive hands-on math lab activity: "Measure Up Math Lab!" This is designed for students to explore the measuring to the nearest 1/4 inch in a fun and tailored way.In "Measure Up Math Lab," students will use a ruler to measure common classroom items and their neighbor's finger and thumb. This lab apart is customizable because it's made in Google Docs, allowing teachers to easily customize the activity by adding their own items to be measured. This flexibility
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2nd - 5th
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Geometry Indirect Measurement Lab
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE GROUND… What’s the tallest place around? Using a mirror placed on the ground, students will determine heights of objects that are not conveniently measured by other means and take indirect measurement from a concept into practice. The lab has clear instructions for how to execute the measurements, an example, and then templates for students to do their own measurements and computations.Teachers must have mirrors and tape measures for this lab - 1 set for each group of stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Before Clocks: The Sun's Timekeeping Magic Reading Passage and Lab
Long ago, people used the sun to tell time before clocks were invented. In this engaging reading passage and activity, students will learn about the fascinating world of sundials and how they were used to keep track of time.This worksheet provides a fun and educational opportunity for students to explore the concept of sundials and their importance in ancient timekeeping. The worksheet includes step-by-step instructions for building a sundial using common materials such as a paper plate, clay, a
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3rd - 6th
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