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Free Kindergarten science laboratories
Candy Corn Experiment {A Halloween Science Lab Investigation}
This science experiment is quick, easy and perfect for the Halloween season!
With this simple lab booklet students will:
→ Follow simple procedures conducting an experiment.
→ Make a hypothesis.
→ Document results and observe changes.
The premise is simple: What will happen to candy corn when they are soaked in each solution: water; salt water; baking soda and water and vinegar?
This product includes a two sided student booklet where students will:
• to make a hypothesis
• document results b
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K - 2nd
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States of Matter---A Root Beer Float experiment
Use a root beer float to see the properties of matter!
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K - 6th
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Sink or Float Experiment with cut and paste application
Students do an experiment to determine if common objects sink or float, then apply their knowledge by cutting out pictures of the objects and placing them on a picture of a tank of water.
More Cut and Paste Science! A great way to review, re-teach and assess!
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque Light Experiment, Definitions w/ Cut & Paste
Landforms Cut and Paste Definitions, flash cards- 20 words, 4 lesson options
Food Chain, Food Web, Energy Pyramid Cut and Paste
Potential and Kinetic Energy
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PreK - 1st
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Healthy Teeth - Dental Health Experiment
Help students understand first hand the importance of not only brushing their teeth, but avoiding sugary drinks like soda and kool-aid, and the benefits of milk and water
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K - 2nd
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Water Drops on a Penny Introduction Science Process Experiment K-2, 2 levels
Water Drops on a Penny Introduction Science Process Experiment
2 levels of a worksheet are included: For younger grades: do just the 1st page.
Older grades will be able to do the 1st and 2nd pages OR do the 1st and 4th and 5th pages.
Several options for inquiry here!
Check out these other SCIENCE INQUIRY activities!
Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials
Surface Tension Science Inquiry experiment: float a paper clip scientific method
Surface tension Scien
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K - 2nd
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Science Experiment: Snowstorm in a Jar
Are you looking for a fun way to engage your little scientist as they explore weather, snow, and density? This snowstorm in a jar is the perfect way to capture their attention, give them a visual of a snowstorm, and explain to them density and how oil and water do not mix. This was created to go along with my Snow Unit which is a part of December Science. Inside you will find:Science Experiment Notes p.4Science Materials List p.5Snow: Snowstorm in a Jar- Will oil and water mix if I add pressure?
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K - 2nd
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Planets, Rockets, Space Coloring Page. Astronomy Coloring Sheet for Paper Crafts
Kids can blast off into creativity as they customize their own space paper. This solar system coloring sheet becomes scrapbook paper that's perfect for personalizing report covers, origami folding, dioramas, paper craft projects, and more._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.Exp
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PreK - 6th
Elephant Toothpaste Science Experiment K-5
K-5 Students create a chemical reaction in small groups or individually. Great experiment for teacher demonstration.
A precise mixture of Hydrogen Peroxide, dish soap, yeast, and food coloring creates a fountain of thick foam that pours our of a bottle or tube.
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PreK - 6th
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STEM / STEAM Posters
These posters are the perfect addition to any STEM or STEAM classroom! Featuring Melonheadz clipart, each letter includes an appropriately themed kid and will serve as a great visual reminder of each STEM/STEAM strand for your littles.
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PreK - 5th
STEM Design Cycle ~ FREE Graphic Organizer
Let me start by saying that we use the design cycle on a daily basis in all content areas. I make the graphic organizer poster-sized and it hangs up in our classroom all of the time. We use post-it notes to show our thinking and where we are in the cycle at any given moment!
Students also have their own copies of the design cycle organizer to use during our STEM challenges and other STEM activities. Learning how to use the design cycle is a process for the students, let them find their way
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K - 8th
Scientific Method Skittle Experiment
I use this experiment at the beginning of every year to get my students thinking scientifically again! The Scientific Method Skittle Experiment is the perfect experiment for the beginning or end of year review! This product comes with teacher resources, station rotation cards, materials and procedure page for students, data chart, and sample conclusion questions! This experiment is great for teaching the scientific method steps!
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K - 8th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Making Butter Science Experiment Worksheet
With this fun experiment, students get hands-on with the emulsion process by making butter in a jar!
Perfect for: Thanksgiving, Colonial studies, early American studies, cause and effect, sequencing, and life skills.
At the end of each experiment, there is a section to either discuss or write the results.
This pack includes modified experiments for special education, younger learners, and students who are unable write words or sentences. A page is also included for older or a more advanced
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PreK - 3rd
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The Scientific Method M&M's Activity Lab
Are you teaching the scientific method? All you need is a snack size bag of M&M's for each of your students and this FREE resource to make it happen! This activity is simple and teaches the steps of the scientific method in a fun and easy way. I use this engaging activity at the beginning of the year to teach my students how the scientific method works. TIP: Review mean, median, and mode by calculating the data averages as a whole class!If you downloaded this product, don't forget to rate i
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K - 9th
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Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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Scientist of the Week Forms and Ideas
These forms are used with experiments by the class "Scientist of the Week". This pack has been COMPLETELY updated and includes family letter, class journal cover, student journal cover, observation journal page (2 writing options), lab report, book recommendation, example of lab pictures.
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K - 4th
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Peeps Science Experiment
Do you want an awesome science experiment to do with your students?This packet includes:PicturesDirectionsStudent booklet with observation recording pagesYou take any color peeps and different types of liquids to see how the sugary peeps react with different types of liquids. You leave the peeps for a few days and write your observations daily. Enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I appreciate your feedback! Thank you in advan
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook and Centers BUNDLE
FREE Candy Corn Science Observation Worksheets | Halloween STEM Experiment
Engage your student scientists with a Halloween STEM experiment that combines candy corn with hands-on science, using various liquids to dissolve candy corn before their eyes! These FREE observation pages are a sample from my full resource Candy Corn Science Experiment | Halloween Investigation | Scientific Method!Sample Includes:1 Question, Hypothesis, & Results Worksheet1 Observation Recording WorksheetThe Primary Pencil Candy Corn Activities:Candy Corn Science Experiment | Scientific Meth
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Corn Math & Science Activity Bundle | Halloween Hands-On Learning!
STEM Marshmallow Engineering Challenge
STEM: MARSHMALLOW STRUCTURE ENGINEERING --- This digital file (.PDF) activity is focused introducing how earth changes can affect structural engineering efficacy and is perfect for individual or small group activity. After completing a unit on ‘Earth Changes: Slowly and Quickly,’ I presented a challenge to my 2nd grade students. This activity is a 4-page .PDF file, including (title page, instruction page, activity sheet, credit pages). The buyer will need to print to use. This activity integrat
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K - 3rd
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Paper helicopter STEM challenge template
Challenge your students to design and build a paper helicopter that will stay in the air the longest.The product includes the template of paper helicopter.
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PreK - 3rd
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Science Sentence Starters
Use these sentence starters to scaffold students' thinking and help with writing in science. Enjoy!
UPDATED 6/22/14:
I have added an engaging QR code activity to introduce the sentence starters to your students. I also updated the fonts which includes a more plain font option for younger students.
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K - 6th
STEM Code & Go Robot Mouse Coding Challenge - Freebie!
Coding Practice... Great for CODING WEEK or any time you are looking to give your students a challenge! The Learning Resources® Code & Go™ Programmable Robot Mouse is a fantastic resource for teaching coding basics. The pages included here are meant to provide an extension and challenge to the basic mazes provided with the Robot Mouse Activity Set.The pages can be used without the robot mouse, but the activity set does provide a good way for students to test and prove their code.Click HERE t
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K - 6th
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Science Demonstrations For CER Prompts | Bell Ringers | And More FREEBIE
This digital download contains 4 demonstrations. Perform them for your students or set them up for everyone to try. The concept of Science Show and Tell is based on the reading concept “Read and React.” Throughout the demonstration you will tell your students to react. They will then write or illustrate their reaction to the demonstration so far. Some may write a prediction. Others may write what they think or an observation. As a class you will share your reactions. It helps build obser
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K - 6th
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Pumpkin Investigation
**FREEBIE**Let your students explore different math and science concepts with a fall staple, pumpkins! Use this activity to introduce beginning measurement, and properties of objects. Children will have a blast doing this experiment in class!
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Fall Resource Bundle
Gingerbread Man Science Experiment
Would the Gingerbread Man have actually crumbled? This simple science experiment is fascinating and so much fun for early elementary students! This product includes a student recording sheet with a place to draw and label their prediction and a place to draw and label their observations.
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PreK - 2nd
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