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STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Distance Learning
This Element Families of the Periodic Table Informational Text Activity will give your students a visual introduction to the families of the periodic table, including the element behaviors, uses, and common properties! This product includes eight mini-posters, one for each of the element families on the main group of the periodic table: Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Boron Group, Carbon Group, Nitrogen Group, Oxygen Group, Halogens, and Noble Gases. The mini-posters give overview informat
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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HS-PS1-1
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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4th - 9th
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Evidence of Evolution Stations
Get your students fully engaged as they travel on a journey to examine fossil evidence, discover how relative dating and radiometric dating work, compare homologous and vestigial structures, embryological evidence, analyze DNA evidence, research antibiotic resistance with a webquest, and even complete a geological time scale. The Evidence of Evolution Stations has students rotating to 8 different stations to analyze these different forms of evidence. Activity is designed for any middle school or
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
...
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
STEM Catapult Math & Engineering Activity (Angles and Ratios)
Take the classic STEM challenge to the next level with design optimization and math connections! This STEM catapult challenge involves engineering, geometry, ratios, critical thinking, and teamwork in an engaging activity your students will love! Using the engineering design process along with math skills, teams of students will build two catapult designs from common materials. Each team will then test at three stations: Distance, Accuracy, and Power. Included are follow-up math problems for enh
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Grades:
3rd - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets
FLASH SALE!!Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face it...kids LOVE science experiments!!! It opens up a whole world of wonder, imagination, critical thinking, and hands on experiences!!! It's just FUN!!! This phenomenal Science Resource includes:100 + SIMPLE ExperimentsExperiments that only
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PreK - 12th
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Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides
Moon Phases / Solar Eclipse / Lunar Eclipse / Tides - Includes 3 different templates to use to teach and review the phases of the moon, the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse, and how a spring and neap tide work. The templates for learning about eclipses and tides include a unique activity - students are asked to cut and paste pictures (included) to represent the position of the sun, moon, and earth during both solar and lunar eclipses as well as spring and neap tides. The extra m
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6th - 9th
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Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation Marshmallow Lab
This investigation is meant to deepen student understanding of heat transfer! Students get to examine convection, conduction and radiation while heating marshmallows at three different stations.
The 4 pages for students include sections for the students to:
- demonstrate understanding of heat transfer prior to investigation
- predict outcome of investigation
- understand procedures for investigation
- record guided and detailed observations
- analyze the data collected
- reflect on the data col
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6th - 9th
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Comparing Photosynthesis and Respiration - Cell Energy Stations Lab Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with cell energy! These eight stations focus on photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the connections between these two important life processes. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from you. Just print and go! Save time! Engaging and effective stations
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Biology Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
Cell Theory Microscope Stations Lab
Instead of just talking about the scientists that contributed to the cell theory, have students "travel through time" and see first hand what these famous scientists discovered. In this activity students will rotate through 5 microscope stations, draw what they see, and make qualitative observations. Please note this lab is not editable. For this lab, you will need:1. Microscopes- at least 5 but a class set is ideal 2. Prepared slides of cork cells or make your own wet mount (Hooke)3. Pond water
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Cells Bundle
Vocabulary Four Square Graphic Organizer
This is a great way for students to understand and use new vocabulary! It can be used in all subject areas. This can be done independently, in small groups or whole class. The vocabulary word goes in the circle in the center of the graphic organizer.Four squares are:1. Definition - What does it mean?2. Use the word in a sentence using 7 words or more (To show deeper understanding)3. Write a synonym4. Draw a picture
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Scientific Method Stations: An Activity for Hypotheses, Variables, and More!
These middle school scientific method stations can be used in a variety of ways. They can allow students to practice hypothesis writing, variable identification, procedure writing, and more. The stations give students an opportunity to practice the scientific method in a fun way while allowing teachers to provide extra assistance to ELL and SPED students if needed. This resource includes the following pieces:20 Stations CardsDirections and ideas for how to use this resource to practice different
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Climate vs Weather Notes, Application and Sorting Activity; Differentiated
Introduce, practice, and assess the difference between climate and weather with this activity. Included are:1. Notes page (introduce and apply the definitions and examples of climate and weather. Several versions of this are available for you to choose from!2. 2 different sorting activities to practice and assess the difference between climate and weather. 10 different example scenarios are given for students to determine if they are describing climate or weather.This is a perfect beginning to
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
...
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension and science literacy in your classroom? Help your students learn all about photosynthesis and cellular respiration with this cellular energy science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Science Standards.✎Print and digital versionsThese comprehension reading passages
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Science Vocabulary Roots & Affixes - YEAR LONG - Word Wall - Middle School
Use these engaging vocabulary and/or word wall cards to teach your students true science literacy. Study one or more per week or pair them up with your unit! There are over 150 ROOT/AFFIX CARDS that provide an important root or affix commonly used in the field of science. Print them out on brightly colored card stock and use them as a warm up, in your science centers, or as a classroom word wall geared toward your middle school science classroom. Students will use the accompanying recording she
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Grades:
6th - 10th
STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕
A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l
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2nd - 12th
Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T
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5th - 9th
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Mitosis and the Cell Cycle Stations Lab - Student Led Mitosis Stations
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with the cell cycle and mitosis! These twelve stations focus on the cell cycle, interphase, mitosis, phase of mitosis, cytokinesis, and cancer. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from you. Just print and go! Save time! Engaging and effective stations with
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
, HS-LS1-4
Also included in: Biology Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
Bird Beak Adaptations Activity Stations (Heredity, Animal Adaptation Game, Lab)
Ready for a fun adventure with our Bird Beak Adaptations lab? Students will learn all about animal adaptations, explore the role of bird beaks in survival, and discover the wonders of biodiversity. With hands-on activities and engaging animal adaptation reading passages, this lesson brings the fascinating topics of genetics, heredity, and bird evolution right into your classroom. Ideal for sparking a love for science in your upper-grade students. In this Bird Beak Adaptations lab, students see f
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4th - 12th
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Atomic Structure Worksheet
In this Atomic Structure Worksheet, students are asked to recall all of the information found in an element square, sketch Bohr Diagrams of atoms, calculate the number of neutrons and valence electrons in an atom, and create Lewis/electron-dot diagrams. This worksheet is intended for upper middle school and lower high school grades.
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7th - 10th
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Famous Faces® of STEAM Collaborative Poster | Great STEM Poster, too!
Do something for your STEM or STEAM studies that your students won’t soon forget - with my large, visually-engaging Famous Faces of STEM or STEAM poster. This fun, collaborative activity features 8 inspirational famous innovators:Sally RideAlbert EinsteinGeorge Washington CarverThomas EdisonSteve JobsBenjamin FranklinLeonardo Da Vinci Marie Curie. This poster pairs perfectly with my Unscramble the STEM/STEAM Portraits.This poster is part of my very popular Famous Faces® series, which includes:Fa
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K - 9th
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