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Free high school basic principles activities
FREE Science Lab Equipment Skills Lab with Graphing and Data Analysis
This is a laboratory activity that covers the proper use of 5 basic pieces of lab equipment: The Celsius thermometer, the graduated cylinder, the quadruple (or triple) beam balance, the metric ruler, and the Bunsen burner. Set up in a lab station-style setting, this activity will teach, review, reinforce, and provide practice on the correct use of these essential pieces of lab equipment. Students will also review data tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs. Topics covered by this
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Barf Bag Lab: Yeast Fermentation Experiment - Cellular Respiration Lab
Your students will be talking about this fermentation lab for years to come! Not really "barf", but the mixture of cereal, yeast, and water sure looks like it when the sandwich bag bursts open! This quick and easy lesson is perfect for life science or biology students learning about cellular respiration or fermentation.Please Note: This lab is also part of my Full-Year Biology Curriculum and the Biology Unit 4: Cellular Energy!This inquiry lab involves very little preparation. Because the ferme
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Puzzling! A Hands-On Look at the Scientific Method
The idea that science is always changing is sometimes difficult for students to grasp. This interactive, hands-on puzzle activity helps introduce the idea of the ever-changing nature of science in a fun way without all the scientific "jargon" that is sometimes attached to discussions of the scientific method.
With this puzzle, students will be given 4 puzzle pieces and instructed to create a symmetrical shape with those pieces. Just when they think they've succeeded, a wrench (in the form of a
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7th - 11th
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What is Science Cubing Activity - Distance Learning
What exactly IS science? Are unicorns scientific? What about narwhals? What does science look like to your students? Whether you're just starting the year or you're already at the home stretch, discussing scientific principles is important in any science classroom. This FREE resource is the perfect way to grab students' attention and maintain their interest throughout the year.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS 1-2 DAY LESSON:EDITABLE Guiding PowerPoint NON-EDITABLE PDF cubing templateSTUDENTS WILL:Answ
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3rd - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Dinosaur Clip Art - 50 pictures
These are 25 dinosaurs (with a choice of colored or non-colored). They are drawn to scale with each other, so you can compare the sizes of the creatures. Students will be able to see, for example, that Velociraptor is pretty tiny, compared to its Hollywood counterparts. A Utahraptor, on the other hand, is one beast you wouldn't want to be near!
Suggestion:
Create a big dinosaur landscape on the wall. Have students pick one or more dinosaurs to color and write a short report. Tape or pin the din
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Adaptations and Natural Selection Task Cards
This engaging, hands-on science task card set challenges your students to learn the basics of adaptations and natural selection including animal behaviors, Charles Darwin, and much more. This resource contains 32 different cards. These cards are great for review, rotations, partner work, or independent study. Included in this set is the following:-Charles Darwin and Natural Selection-Instinct vs. Learned Behaviors-Camouflage and Mimicry with examples-Structural, Behavioral, and Physiological Ad
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Science Task Card Bundle
FREE Identifying Variables Practice
Teaching about variables or the scientific method?
This FREE, printable, reproducible worksheet (answer key included) can help with independent, dependent, and control variables!
This worksheet is a designed as practice identifying variables, although it may be used as an introduction or homework.
Objective:
Students will be able to identify independent, dependent, and control variables.
Common Core Standard(s) Alignment:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key term
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6th - 10th
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Force and Motion - Around the Room Circuit - Distance Learning Compatible
Force and Motion - Around the Room Circuit. Engage your students with this Around the Room Force and Motion Circuit Activity. This activity contains 21 questions and answers. Circuits are great for review and rotations to get your students up and moving! This resource now comes with a Google Slides version and Google Form for distance learning!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Save $$$ by purchasing the bundle!This product is inc
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Science Around the Room Circuit Bundle
Lab Report Templates for Interactive Notebook
Do your students need a little guidance when setting up reports for their labs? Grab this FREE set of TWO Interactive Notebook-friendly lab templates for conducting both labs and dissections in your science classroom. Both templates are aligned for use with Getting Nerdy dissections and labs, but are great for use with any classroom labs or dissections. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:LAB TEMPLATE:TitlePurposeMaterials NeededBackgroundHypothesisSummarized ProcedureData CollectionData AnalysisRes
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4th - 11th
Egg Drop Challenge. STEM Project. Laws of Motion
Explore and review force, acceleration, and the laws of motion using the engineering design process. Physical science has never been more engaging that this hands on lab applying all of these concepts and more. Can your students fight gravity and save Humpty Dumpty from his great fall? Students are provided the following scenario:Have you ever considered how the story of Humpty Dumpty would have been different if he had a security detail? If you haven’t, this project will get those gears turning
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5th - 10th
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Cells Guess Who? Game
This is a quick, fully editable, game to review cells.
I divide the kids into small groups & we play using white boards. No white boards? No problem! Simply place white printer paper in page protectors & the kids can write on those.
This is great for the last 10-15 minutes of class or to review before a test or quiz.
Your download will include:
-directions
-58 slides in a Q & A format
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4th - 10th
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Scientific Method ~ Coin Lab
Scientific Method ~ Coin Lab
How many drops of water can a coin hold?
You are a Scientist!
Apply the Scientific Method as you work through this lab.
Purpose
To show how changes in procedures can cause changes in results.
Materials
2 different coins
Paper towel
Eyedropper
Water
Lab Sheet
Procedure
1. Begin the Scientific Method Sheet and continue it as you work through this lab.
2. Put two different types of coins on a paper towel.
3. Use an eyedropper to put drops of water on the coins.
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5th - 9th
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FREE: History of Atomic Structure - Card Sort Activity
Atomic structure, History of atomic structure, History of the atom, Democritus, Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, Schrodinger, Models of the atomStudents must organize the progression of atomic theory using cards that contain scientist names, atomic model illustrations, and model descriptions. Through this activity, your students will be able to describe the important contributions used to develop our understanding of the structure of the atom.This card sort activity can be used to introduce yo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mel and Gerdy's Favorite Science Websites - Distance Learning
Science Websites: List of Top Online Videos, Games & Interactive Sites {FREE}This FREE pdf includes a google doc filled with organized hyperlinks to our favorite interactive sites, videos, games, and more for use within your science classroom for scientific method, cells, genetics, evolution, classification, human body, and ecology. Please consider checking out our Life Science products sold in our store:- Life Science Big Bundle- Life Science Task Cards- Life Science Word Wall- Cootie Catch
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2nd - 12th
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Landforms Word Search-Middle School/Highschool Version- *FREEBIE*
I loved using word searches in my classroom as pre-assessments, or as a review at the end of a unit! This word search includes 40 words! This would best be used with middle school and high school students. The words included in this landform word search are:1. cape2. strait3. volcano4. mesa5. butte6. canyon7. ocean8. mountain9. alluvial fan10. cove11. archipelago12. prairie13. stream14. river15. plateau16. sand dune17. ravine18. gulf19. peninsula 20. coast21. island22. pond23. valley24. harbor25
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
Blood Spatter Detectives Lab
This fun and exciting lab allows students to work in teams of 3 or 4 to determine how changing the distance effects how a drop of blood falls. This lab provides practice with identifying variables and graphing as well as an interesting introduction to forensics. You will notice a rubber stamp icon on the lab sheet. My students know that this means that they must receive a rubber stamp of approval of their hypothesis from me before I will let them proceed with gathering their materials. I play ho
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6th - 10th
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FREE Nature of Science Warm Up Bell Ringer Activities - 10 Days!
Review graphing, steps of the scientific method, identifying variables, quantitative and qualitative data, and inferences with these ready-to-print warm-up activities for your students. Great for warm-up activities and sub plans! Designed so that students can complete them with little to no background knowledge, these are perfect for the first few weeks of school. This resource includes 10 activities, enough for two weeks of school!Topics covered:Creating a circle chartCreating a bar chartCreati
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6th - 9th
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Chemical and Physical Properties and Changes sorting cards
This a set of 40 small cards that I created to use with an interactive notebook. On each card is either a property or a change that can be classified as chemical or physical. These can be used in a variety of ways.
•Without telling them the goal of the lesson, have students group items without giving them guidance. See what categories they come up with to generate discussion. Use this as an intro into the properties of matter and chemical and physical changes.
•Give each student a card then d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
FREE: Laboratory Safety Sort; Cut and Paste- Introduction Activity
Want a fun way to review/ introduce lab safety! This is it!
Students evaluate pictures and decide which are showing safe and unsafe laboratory behaviors. You can then use this a s a jumping off point for a lesson!
Enjoy this quick freebie!
Check out these other Scientific Method Resources!
Science Tools Sort/ Cut & Paste: Observe, Measure, Review, Assess Differentiated
Scientific Method Introduction Experiment using Skittles
Scientific Method reading, explanation and mini poster project
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5th - 10th
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"Save Fred" A fun edible lesson on Variables and Writing Lab Reports
In this fun edible lesson, students work in teams to save their gummy worm from drowning. After completing the challenge they must then identify the Independant and Dependant variables. They will also be able to complete a basic lab report using the information from their experience.
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4th - 9th
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Separating Mixtures Interactive Foldable Booklet - FREE
This interactive foldable booklet was designed to be used with any textbook or curriculum. Your student will create a booklet where he can document what he is learning about separating mixtures. There is a page for evaporation, filtration, sifting, magnetism, chromatography, and extra pages for more information. All instructions and templates included.
Please enjoy this free product as a sample of our interactive foldable product line!
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4th - 9th
Series vs. Parallel Circuits PowerPoint Animation
This is an original PowerPoint animation that demonstrates the different between a series circuit and a parallel circuit. It shows both the standard circuit symbols, as well as pictures, complete with batteries, light bulbs, and wires. The animation shows what happens when a bulb is removed from each circuit, demonstrating that a complete loop (circuit) is necessary in order for current to flow. The slides can be modified if the user wishes to add more bulbs, etc. Thanks! Michael Guarraia
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3rd - 10th
Elements of the Periodic Table Color by Number Worksheet
A fun activity for revising elements of the periodic table and periodicity your chemistry students will love. Students will identify the group number of each element and use the code to reveal the mystery picture.Students do not feel like they are working and enjoy the image reveal at the end!These can be used for: ✏ Early finishers ✏ Revision activities ✏ Homework ✏ Drop these in your subfolder and avoid the last-minute hassle NO MORE BORING WORKSHEETS Why Use Colour-By-Numbers in You
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7th - 10th
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Cells Cootie Catcher - Distance Learning
Remember the old school cootie catchers that were so much fun in class when you were a kid? How about using them as a study tool for your students? This is a great way to get students interested in studying for a test or understanding the most important concepts of your class all while having fun! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:Cootie Catcher templateSTUDENTS WILL:Create an origami study guide consisting of 8 questions and answers covering: prokaryotic bacteria cells and eukaryotic cellsSEE HOW
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
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