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2nd grade science laboratories under $5
Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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Science Experiments with Slime Oobleck Science Lab Experiment
What kid doesn't love making and touching slime?! This Oobleck Slime Science Lab will introduce your students to the Scientific Method as well as gain excitement for Science through slime. #FSSparklers23With slime being all the rage with kids these days, Oobleck fits right in, plus it is so easy and cheap to make.Your students watch YouTube videos on how to make slime, they convince their parents to buy the ingredients and attempt to make it at home. Why not do a Science Experiment with slime?
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1st - 2nd
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2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Also included in: Science Lab Bundle
States of matter Fold and Learn
With this activity you can teach the states of matter in different grades.This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing).It includes:States of MatterProperties of Solids, Liquids and Gases.Examples of the particles.A classify worksheet.And cute characters craftivity.I have also included the Spanish version: Estados de la Materia.See the thumbnails to know what it is included. UPDATED August 2015You can find similar activities in my store:>SCIENCE FOLD AND LEARNDo you like
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Fold & Learn SUPER BUNDLE
Elephant's Toothpaste Scientific Method Experiment for Young Scientists K - 2
This is one of my favorite activities! It is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration or working in lab groups. In this K-2 version, students practice the steps of the scientific method by changing one of the variables in the experiment, making a hypothesis (prediction), observations, and conclusions. Students can follow along with the picture based procedure or text based. In this activity, a solution of yeast is mixed with a solution of hydro
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K - 2nd
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Peeps Spring Activities for Science and STEM | Dissolving Peeps
Keep students engaged this Spring! Go beyond a worksheet and dissolve PEEPS in this fun and engaging science lab experiment! Students work through the steps of the scientific method in this easy to execute activity. Great for short week surrounding Easter.This product originated as a way to introduce Mixtures and Solutions in my 4th grade Science class! The original experiment is still there along with some lower level or introductory/extension activities! I have also included a STEM extension a
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Interactive Cookie Weathering and Erosion Experiment!
This is an activity that my students loved! I created it to use with the Georgia Performance Standard S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils: d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research. Included are step-by-step instructions to lead the experiment as well as a recording sheet for students.
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2nd - 5th
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Tell Me S'More About Solar Ovens
This short unit is a fun activity to do with your students in the warmer months. Students will read a passage about solar energy, use the passage to investigate key terms, create their own solar oven, experiment on oven temperatures, and cook smores.
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2nd - 5th
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Gummy Bear Science Experiment - Osmosis Science Lab Projects Activities Unit
Gummy Bear Osmosis Activity! This package contains all of the student lab materials for a science experiment on Gummy Bear Osmosis. Perfect for your upcoming elementary science unit, this is a great way to learn about the scientific method. This science activity could be done as a whole class or done individually.In this sweet experiment, students will apply the scientific method to investigate a problem. Students work to answer the question “What will happen to a Gummy Bear when it is soaked in
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2nd - 5th
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Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab and How To Writing {cooking in the classroom}
What's more fun than making your own ice cream? This simple science experiment and how to writing activity will keep your class engaged and learning while making ice cream in a bag!With this simple science lab students will:• Make observations• Write a hypothesis• Document results• Create diagrams to explain resultsThis product includes:• sequencing cards in color - perfect for pocket chart center or as visual directions• sequencing cards in black and white for easy use with how to writing temp
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
States of Matter - Science Experiment Activity - Slime Lab - Scientific Method
Halloween Science Activity - This spooky science lab helps students practice the scientific method with an experiment on polymers, the states of matter, and Monster Slime. This Halloween activity includes student lab book and full instructions, reading passages, and graphic organizers. It can be done as a class or individually.In this spooky experiment, students will apply the scientific method to create their own Monster Slime. The slime can be placed in small jars to take home after the exper
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2nd - 5th
Lab Activity: Polymer Chemistry Lab - Making SLIME!
Polymer - SlimeThis fun activity will teach your students to classify the properties of polymers and reflect on properties of states of matter such as kinetic energy of particles and intermolecular forces.Learning objectives: Your students will be able to…•Investigate the properties of polymers•Perform a polymerization reaction•Describe the characteristics of polymers and relate these to properties of other states of matter (Ex: Ability to change shape, intermolecular forces, compressibility, et
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1st - 12th
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Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab | States of Matter
Ice Cream in a Bag | Science Experiment | Science Lab | States of Matter LabIce Cream in a Bag is so much FUN and it shows students the difference between a liquid and a solid right in front of them! This also makes for a very tasty treat on a hot summer day.Included in TPT Purchase:MaterialsProceduresGuided Student LabPredictionsPost Lab QuestionsDraw-It ActivityDid you know you can receive TPT credits for leaving feedback? How it Works:Earn TpT Credits for purchases on TpT. You get one TpT Cre
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2nd - 5th
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Owls Owl Pellet Dissection Pellets Lab Journal Science Investigation Activity
This owl pellet lab book gives students guided activities to complete before, during, and after their investigation and dissection. Pages include:All About Owls - owl vocabulary, diet, and life cycleMy Owl Pellet - description, measurement, and predictionScientist At Work - supplies, prediction, and steps in procedureWhat I Discovered - tally chart of bones and drawing conclusion about dietScientists Share Information - create a bar graph showing the number of bones found by classmatesThe pages
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2nd - 4th
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Growing Gummy Bears - Science Experiment
In this activity, students will predict and test different liquids to see which one will cause a gummy bear to grow in size in the fastest amount of time.
What you will receive in this packet:
-Prediction Sheets - one for grades K-1 and one for grades 2 and up, with room to write an explanation.
-Individual gummy bear prediction paper for class graph.
-Class Graph Sheet - one filled in and one blank if you choose to use different liquids
-Observation page
-Results page
-What I Learned Paper
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K - 3rd
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Método Científico Experimento
Antes de adquirir este recurso es importante que leas la siguiente descripción:Realiza experimentos divertido en tu sala de clases, esta actividad trabaja los pasos del método científico de una forma divertida, pero académica. Las ciencias pueden tener conceptos muy abstractos para los más chicos, pero se pueden llevar a lo concreto y fácil de entender. Los niños aprenden jugando, creando experiencias divertidas, que luego los llevan a recordar esas experiencias. ¡¡¡Esta actividad cuenta con los
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2nd - 8th
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Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides Labs in a Snap | 3rd Grade Rapid Changes
Rapid Changes to Earth's Surface Labs in a Snap is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on activities for earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides with young scientists. The 3 lab activities will allow students to watch the effects of a landslide, use a model to show how igneous rock forms after a volcanic eruption, and complete a STEM challenge to build an earthquake-resistant structure.Simple. Meaningful. Ready to use!Topic: Rapid Changes to Earth's SurfaceKey Concepts: Landslides,
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2nd - 4th
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St. Patrick's Day - Rainbow Color Mixing Science Activity
Try this great rainbow experiment in your classroom! This STEM activity is so AMAZING and easy to do. This color blending science activity is almost magical as water "walks" between cups of red, yellow, and blue to blend to form the secondary colors. Students use science scientific method to make observations and predictions about what they see. The activity wraps up with a short reading explaining color mixing and students write or draw a conclusion to explain what happened. This product all
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PreK - 2nd
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Magnets Labs in a Snap | Magnetism, Magnetic & Nonmagnetic Activities 3rd Grade
Magnets Labs in a Snap is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on magnetism labs with young scientists. While the 3 lab activities were designed for 3rd grade, the labs can certainly be used in different grade levels!Simple. Meaningful. Ready to use!Topic: MagnetismKey Concepts: Magnetic and nonmagnetic objects, magnet interactions with matterLabs1. Engagement Lab: Magnetic or Nonmagnetic?Which items attract to a magnet?2. Exploration Lab: Strength of MagnetsAt which distance will
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Science Activities Candy Cane Science
In this Candy Cane Science Experiment, your students will get to do an Interactive Science Lesson using candy canes. The students will get to use the Scientific Method as they explore and observe the effects of various liquids on candy canes. Kids love to do Candy Cane activities this time of year. They add a festive and fun way in your student's learning. The experiment helps students follow the Scientific Method and is really fun to watch as it changes. Students are engaged, having fun and lov
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1st - 2nd
Dancing Worms {a candy science investigation}
Looking for an engaging science investigation that gives kiddos the opportunity to practice using the scientific method with a super cool result? Look no further! Your class will love making their gummy worms dance with this easy to follow experiment!
In this investigation students will:
→ Make a hypothesis.
→ Follow simple procedures to conduct an experiment.
→ Document results.
→ Write and draw to summarize experiment results.
This product also includes:
→ a full page version of the exper
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Lab Report Templates - Explore the Scientific Method
Easily document experiments for your science fair or any science experiment! These lab report templates are age-appropriate. Follow the scientific method and document each step along the way. What You'll Get✅ Laboratory Report Formats - each style comes in multiple optionsWorksheet style - single page or double-sided, includes data collection page Graphic organizer style - engaging with science clip art Tri-fold interactive journal style ✅ Bonus Pages2-page lab report specifically for growing a
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
Skittles Weathering and Erosion Lab Activity
Great hands-on lab activity using Skittles to show weathering and erosion in action. My students (6th graders) have always loved this lab activity.
I have provided very simple instructions to follow and it is in the 3 Part Lesson format-Opening, Work Period, and Closing. Enjoy!
The handouts tell your students exactly what to do each step of the way. (1 teacher page, 3 student pages)
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K - 6th
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Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab Worksheets
A fun and delicious culminating activity or STEM challenge for your unit on states of matter! (solids, liquids, and gases)
Contains
* Cut & Paste Sequencing Worksheet - students will learn the ingredients and steps for making ice cream in a ziplock bag!
*Review worksheet - students will classify ingredients into solids, liquids, and gases. This worksheet also includes a fill in the blanks section that reviews terms such as freezing point and chemical reactions.
*Ice Cream Lab Worksheet -
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1st - 5th
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