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5th grade End of Year close reading laboratories
Saving Fred First Day of School Science Lab
The Scientific Method Graphic rubric link does NOT work in the package so here is a working link to the Scientific Method graphic rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6Jd9GqY-sfsdXrGGU0EQXBUPBsZAbXeCMeUqH10-Ts/copy This is a great team building activity that requires students to work in small groups and attempt to get Fred the gummy worm into the lifesaver using only 4 paperclips. This science lab requires students to collaborate, strategies, and embrace failure. Materials you will nee
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Spheres of the Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Interaction
Are you seeking a phenomena-based resource on Earth's spheres and Sphere Interaction? Students will learn about the Earth's spheres and sphere interaction by developing a model to show the 4 Earth spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact. Students will love these engaging activities! Great for 5th-grade science! ⚫⚪⚫⚪This resource includes the use of phenomena. ✅This unit explores the Earth’s four spheres ( geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) and how they
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Fall Leaf Experiment - Photosynthesis - Seasons - Autumn Science Investigation
This is a great fall science activity. This fall experiment will explore why Leaves change color in the fall. Hint: It has to do with photosynthesis! The hands-on lab will demonstrate that green deciduous leaves have other pigments hidden within. Following the simple directions, students will see the other colors within a leaf appear. This is a really fun and easy experiment to do with simple household materials. The results are dramatic and exciting. ♻️ALSO INCLUDED:This resource also has a CLO
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Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
5th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum Plus Reading Informational Text Units
Do you teach 5th-grade science? You will love my 5 e-science lessons and my phenomena-based units for 5th-grade science! This bundle also includes reading informational text units with a science theme. Purchase in the bundle and save 20%. You will love this excellent bundle for fifth-grade science. Get NGSS Resources from someone who understands the Next Generation Science Standards!5th Grade Science Resources in this Bundle:Identify Materials Based on PropertiesPlants Unit with Fair Tests NGSS
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Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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Plate Tectonics - Changes to the Earth's Surface - Earth's Features
Plate tectonic activities are engaging for students! This HUGE integrated unit combines close reading of nonfiction passages on plate tectonics and changes to Earth's surface with a hands-on lab. This unit also includes plate tectonics worksheets. Landscapes on Earth have changed over time! We know this because of the study of plate tectonics. This resource is full of interesting activities! Perfect for Upper Elementary Students.This unit includes: a hands-on lab follow-up pages QR code Researc
Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans
Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? Students LOVE the intrigue of Forensic Science CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 4-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Weathering and Erosion Middle School Earth Science
This is an activity on weathering and erosion. It includes a lab, reading passages, and follow-up pages. Students will love the engaging lab on weathering! Students will see how the earth's processes like weathering and erosion have changed the surface of the Earth over time. This resource includes:informational text passages on weathering and erosiona lablab pagesFollow-up pagesanswer keysThis resource is designed to meet the standard for NGSS Earths Systems:MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)
This is a 1 day project where students will make a home-made lava lamp from a plastic water bottle, vegetable oil, food coloring, & an Alka-Seltzer tablet. The lab worksheet provides all directions AND includes pre & post lab questions. It also includes a follow up that briefly explains the science behind how a lava lamp works and includes 4 questions for the students to answer when finished reading.Answer Key IncludedPDF Format & Edible Copy IncludedPlease leave a comment and rati
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Weathering and Erosion Labs and Nonfiction Close Read NGSS 4-ESS2-1 and Utah 5th
Weathering and Erosion Lab: Students will learn about weathering and erosion and how Earth's surface has changed over time. Includes a reading passage and a hands-on lab on weathering. This resource includes:lab on weatheringInteractive Notebook flaps and foldsthree-page reading passageresponse pages comprehension questions with text-dependent questionsanswer keysAligned with NGSS for 4th gradeNGSS 4-ESS1-1. Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support
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Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Owl Pellet Dissection Activity Fun End of Year Science Lab for Middle School
Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! This owl pellet activity is packed full of print-and-go activities to make dissecting owl pellets a hoot! This great collection of 10 engaging and unique activities will enhance your study of barn owls and owl pellets. These ready-to-print, no-prep activities will make your dissection of owl pellets as fun and easy as possible!Who are these activities best suited for?Public, Private & Christian schoolsHomeschoolers and Homeschool C
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Classroom Labels
For these labels I put one on the bin and a matching one on the shelve to make it easy for the kids to put things back I will update with more things when I add to it Labels include:Dishes Food Waffle Blocks Babies Connectors Animals People Cars Lincoln Logs Legos Math Manipulatives Games Tangrams Cubes Counters Dice Color Pencils Markers Crayons Dotters Glue Scissors Magazines Letters Felt Boards Paint Brushes Water Colors Paper Nuts & Bolts Treehouse Measuring Cups Money Menu Play Dou
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Earth Science Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE
Save $$ with this Rocks and Minerals BUNDLE~~
A perfect way to incorporate reading skills into the content area.
Bundle includes Close Reading passages for:
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Rock Cycle
What is a Mineral
Identifying Minerals
Mineral Formation and Mining
SEVEN PASSAGES IN ALL
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Interactive Notebook Folding Activities for :
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous (individual) Rock Types (groups)
Grades:
4th - 8th
Flower Dissection | Hands on Lab | Back to School | End of Year
This resource includes all you need to teach the parts of a flower. It also includes a hands on and engaging flower dissection lab. Students get to dissect a real flower! This is excellent for a Plant Growth & Development unit, Life Sciences, the spring, and even something to keep students engaged at the both the beginning of the year and the end of the year! This resource includes:Three day lesson plan ideasFlower dissection lab directionsGuiding questions (during the lab) and discussion
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Matter Experiments (Density)
Download the preview for FREEBIES!Print, copy, and experiment! Make it a booklet and have plans for three weeks (a week for each solids, liquids, and gases). Explore matter by using the scientific method to complete experiments. This product takes you through the scientific method step by step and includes 4 detailed experiments. The students will have to use their best nonfiction reading skills to complete the research portion of each experiment. They will make a hypothesis, research, experimen
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle (Upper Elementary)
End of The Year Activities Summer Elementary STEM Science Experiments Worksheets
Welcome to our End of School Year Science Lab Bundle! This bundle is designed to engage elementary students in fun and educational science experiments, perfect for wrapping up the school year with excitement and learning. Let's dive into what's included:Properties of Water LabDescription: Explore the fascinating properties of water through hands-on experiments and engaging activities.Supplies:Closing containerPaper towels (or any cleaning material)Dishwashing liquid (non-clear)Cooking oil (e.g.,
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Grades:
K - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Fun End of Year Activities Middle School Science Hands-on After State Testing
Check out these 7 FUN, low-prep END OF THE YEAR science activities! Are you an exhausted teacher looking for an exciting and hassle-free way to wrap up the school year? I have you covered! I put together this variety pack of 7 memorable science activities designed to engage and educate upper elementary and middle school students. With minimal teacher preparation required, these activities are perfect for busy educators who want to create lasting memories with their students before summer break!W
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-LS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
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Forensic Science Fingerprints Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Low Prep Activity
Look for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This forensic science fingerprinting activity is a CSI-type lab investigation for middle school students, students will identify FINGERPRINTS to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares!This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This la
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
Barn Owl Pellet Activities - Reading, Puzzles, Food Web Cut & Paste, Slide Show
Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! This barn owl resource kit was designed to prepare your students for owl pellet dissections. This resource is packed full of print-and-go activities to enhance your study of barn owls and owl pellets. These ready-to-print, no-prep activities will make your dissection of owl pellets as fun and easy as possible!The reading passage and slide show cover the following topics related to Barn Owls:Physical FeaturesNicheHabitatNatural HistoryD
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Urinalysis Simulation Activity
Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This is a FUN Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)! In this investigation, students will perform a mock urinalysis on four suspects. In doing so, they will learn about common health problems that can be detected through urinalysis. These health problems commonly arise from dietary choices. Students will make observations of the color and clarity of the urine, test each suspect’s urine for proteins and sugar, and determine
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
Spheres of the Earth and Sphere Interaction | Activities | Reading
Are you looking for fun and engaging Spheres of the Earth and Sphere Interaction-related activities? This Spheres of the Earth and Sphere Interaction resource has everything you need for an interactive science unit in your classroom. It includes a poster, a nonfiction unit booklet, Spheres of the Earth and Sphere Interaction -related Facts the Spheres of the Earth and Sphere Interaction activities, a workbook, an answer key, graphic organizers, Opinion writing, and writing activities. Ideal for
Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Earth Science Rocks: Reading Passages, Interactive Notebook, & Lab
This Rocks Unit is a perfect way to incorporate reading skills into the content area.
Unit includes Close Reading passages for:
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
The Rock Cycle
Suggestions for use are included, and each passage includes quick check questions for comprehension assessment
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Interactive Notebook Activities
Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic Rocks (individual foldables as well as 2 different foldables for all
Grades:
4th - 8th
Owl Pellet Dissection Activity Bone Box Bone Sorting for Owl Pellet Bones
Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! Make bone sorting and identification a snap using an egg carton. Students will be thrilled to have a place to sort and store their rodent bones as they dissect their owl pellets. This is a simple one-pager that can be cut and glued onto an old egg carton. Combine this with my other Owl Pellet Dissection Resources for a fantastic, LOW-PREP study of owl pellets! Your students will love this classic activity!Related Resources:⭐Owl Pellet
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
8 EASY and Engaging Mad Scientist Science Experiments for the Classroom
8 easy and fun science experiments for the classroom tried, tested, and used by a 4th grade teacher! I use these experiments once a month for a "Mad Scientist" classroom management reward. You could display the slides whole class for students to follow step by step instructions or use for yourself. All of these experiments use items you already have in your classroom OR can buy very cheap. Each slide includes the experiment, materials needed, step by step instructions, and a picture.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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