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High school Back to School science centers
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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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
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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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
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
Reading Escape Room ELA Digital Breakout Nonfiction Escape Room
#Touchdown2024 NOW WITH A DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM OPTION FOR DISTANCE LEARNING.Get your readers ENGAGED with this ELA escape room in one of the things they often say they don't like... reading nonfiction. Great for STAAR prep and test prep! My students are begging for more, simply because the content is all related to the the ongoing trend of VIDEO GAMES! Every station is a nonfiction reading activity about video games in general. The high interest content not glorify video games in any way! You c
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6th - 9th
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Science First Week Activity Gab Lab Stations First Days Getting to Know You
Use these Science Gab Lab stations to elicit conversation about science content and help your students to get to know each other during the first days or weeks of school! These stations are meant for grades 7-10 and for early in the school year, semester, or term when your students are first learning each others’ names and getting to know one another! They will appreciate the chance to talk about themselves and complete small coloring tasks along with engaging with interesting science content! T
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7th - 9th
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End of Year 8th Grade Review Math Stations | End of Year Math Activity
⭐️⭐️ This resource includes nine stations that allow your students to review many important 8th grade math skills. Perfect for the end of the year or the beginning of an Algebra 1 course for skills review. Use as many or as few of the stations as you wish! In addition to the stations there are "hint cards." You can decide whether or not to give the hint cards to the students as they work through the stations. ✅ The following versions are included: A printable PDFAn editable printable version (in
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade Math Curriculum Supplemental Activities Bundle
Weather Chart and Graphs for Calendar Time | Colorful Classroom Decor
This weather chart with real life pictures is the perfect addition to your morning calendar routine or math meeting! Your kids will be having so much fun talking about the weather graphs and data that they won't realize they are really doing some serious math!CLICK ON THE GREEN PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE IT ALL➡️What is included?2 color options: rainbow and modern pastelsweather sign with 12 weather cardstemperature sign with thermometertemperature comparisonweather tally chartweather pictographsweat
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PreK - 10th
Also included in: Rainbow Classroom Decor Bundle with Colorful Posters and Real Pictures
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)
Cell - 3D Models Plant Cell and Animal Cell
The Cell 3D Model Bundle includes the following cells: • Animal Cell 3D Model• Plant Cell 3D ModelThe Nitty Gritty Science Cell Model Bundle makes use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standard from the NGSS: MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the functionModeling can begin in the earliest grades, with students’ models progressing from concrete “pi
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5th - 10th
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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
Marshmallow Challenge: A STEM Activity
Looking for a fun Back to School Activity? You students will LOVE this Marshmallow Challenge. This activity has been adapted from Tom Wujec's Marshmallow Challenge.Included in this file:Teacher NotesStudent Planning and Reflection SheetClassroom Directions PowerPoint Want to know more about how I incorporate this in my own classroom? Read all about it in this blog post!*****************************************************************************Important Information for Customers:How to get TPT
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4th - 10th
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Daily Morning Meeting Messages Digital Activities [1 YEAR]
Start your day in a consistently positive and engaging way with these daily themed morning meeting whiteboard 5 minute prompts!There is a theme for each day of the week: • "Motivational Mondays" to start the week with a positive quote / thought / discussion. This quote is the same as the ones in the Afternoon Meeting set for continuity and deeper impact, but the prompts are different to allow for reflection on their day.• "True or False Tuesdays" to start the day with a bit of fun and engaging t
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: Daily Morning Meeting PowerPoint + Journal BUNDLE [1 YEAR]
Newton's Laws of Motion - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations
This Newton’s Laws of Motion S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station activity is designed to get your students engaged, collaborating, and moving in your daily lesson. A Google Form for distance learning is also included with your purchase. Each station provides a different method for reinforcing important science content. All stations correlate to a task that is represented by a letter in the word SCIENCE. These stations will have students Summarize, Create, Interpret, Experiment, Navigate, Challenge, and E
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.
CELL CYCLE & MITOSIS ~ Interactive Digital Resource for Google Drive~ Biology
★Digital Interactive Resource★Go paperless with this interactive resource for Google Slides™ that will help your biology students master and review the Cell Cycle & Mitosis concepts including cell growth, cell division, the cell cycle, mitosis, cytokinesis, detailed labeling diagrams, and more. Students will drag movable objects and type to enter information as they solve over 60 problems on 19 interactive slides. Includes a detailed Teacher Answer Key. This resource will work well in high
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-4
LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM - 5 E Model Bundle
This Life Science curriculum is based on the Next Generation Science Standards and uses the 5E Model for implementation. The following is included in this bundle: ★ LIFE SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK lessons are aligned to the NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS - see below) and will be sure to increase your students engagement in note taking and processing. Each chapter includes notes, activities with actual pictures and mini-quizzes to help check for understanding.★ LIFE SCIENCE DIGITAL IN
Grades:
6th - 10th
Carbon Cycle Game
Have your students take a ride through the carbon cycle with this fun and engaging game! Students will learn how carbon moves through the carbon cycle by rolling cubes and going to different stations. Note: Students should have a basic understanding of the carbon cycle prior to this activity.Stations include: atmosphere, plants, animals, ocean, soil, and fossil fuels. Students will pick up tokens at each station to track where they have been. The only item not included in this purchase is small
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles Bundle
Building a Periodic Table ... and more
Students assemble, color, and complete a giant (42.5 x 21.5 inches) 3-D Periodic Table with fold out flaps for each element. The flaps allow this Periodic Table to be filled with information including:- Element Families- Element properties and uses- Elements found in the Human Body- Elements found in the Earth's Crust- Elements found in Earth's Oceans- Elements found in the Earth's Atmosphere- Magnetic Elements- Radioactive Elements- Elements produced synthetically- Elements not found in their
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Periodic Table BUNDLE / Distance Learning
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
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