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Kindergarten Easter social studies laboratories
Peeps Experiments (Easter Science)
What a fun way to allow your students to take the role of scientist at Easter!
Includes recording sheets for:
Peeps in Liquid
Peep Chemical Reaction
Peep Color Mixing
Peeps in the Microwave
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PreK - 2nd
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Peeps Science Experiment by Teacher With Coffee
Looking for a fun, seasonal science experiment? Then this is perfect for you! Inside you will find everything you need to conduct the experiment with you class. Your students can test which liquid will dissolve Peeps the best, then record their results in a Science Journal. If you're working on teaching changes in matter, this is a great way for students to see the concept in action! Also included are pages for a Sink or Float experiment. With this purchase you will receive:Scientific Method Car
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PreK - 1st
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Peeps Science and How To Writing {Easter Activities & States of Matter}
Looking for some easy Easter fun? Practice sequencing, how to writing, the scientific method and learn about states of matter with these three experiments and two science snacks!
Enjoy making a treat while learning about the scientific method and changing a liquid to a solid for a yummy spring treat OR change a solid to a liquid and back again while making Peep Pops! Then sequence the steps in each process and write directions for making each treat.
This product includes three experiments:
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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The Dissolving Jelly Bean Science Experiment STEM Activities
This Dissolving Jelly Bean Science Experiment is a great way to teach students how to write scientific questions, a hypothesis, record observations, and document results. To conduct the experiment, you will drop a jelly bean into six different liquids. Over the next couple days, students will observe the changes in each jelly bean as it dissolves in the different liquids. Students will record their question, hypothesis, observations, and results in their Dissolving Jelly Bean Experiment Student
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K - 2nd
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Peep Experiment
This is a week's Science experiment involving Peep marshmallow bunnies.
(Hypothesis, 3 Day Observations, Results)
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PreK - 1st
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
Grades:
K - 12th
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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Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Recycling Powerpoint, Sort, and Inquiry
Recycling Inquiry: Why is it important to recyle?
Powerpoint slides share what happens to our trash and how long it takes for paper, plastic, tin to decompose.
Students were asked to bring in paper and plastic recylables. They made a prediction of what our class uses more of (paper or plastic). Then we sorted and recorded our data on the data sheet provided.
We tied this in with SS being good citizens and taking care of our community.
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K - 2nd
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Earthquake Experiment
Make an earthquake using 2 pieces of cardboard, tape, string, & dirt!
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K - 6th
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Easter Jelly Bean Easy Speech Experiment Speech Language Articulation April
Dissolving Jelly Beans: Easy Speech Experiments Speech Language and Articulation activity. This activity is easy to prep in a 1/2in binder with some interactive pieces included.This bundle includes:•Following Directions•Requesting•AAC/Expanding MLU•Comprehension•Articulation•Fluency•Present&PastTense Verbs•Sequencing•Narrative Retell•Inferencing•Scientific Method•Vocabulary•WH Qs•Object/Function•Identify Objects•Basic Concepts•Category Sort•Describing•Compare/Contrast•Play Props
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K - 5th
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HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of the Circumference of the Earth
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Peep Sink or Float Lab
This is a fun Easter/Peep themed sink or float lab. It includes a lab sheet, description of the scientific method, the science behind the experiment, an illustration of density, and a coloring sheet. It is a fun hands-on way to talk about density and also a yummy one. IT can be used in small groups, with multiple different liquids, and can be adapted for younger children.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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April Science STEM experiments and activities
This science pack focuses on 4 major areas within science: biology, earth science, physics, and chemistry all with fun April/Easter/ Spring themes! Each works perfectly for a one day fun science focus, or broken apart and used throughout the week! This pack is intended to give a fun introduction to a single principle in 4 of the major areas of science: biology, earth science, physics and chemistry!Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds and to see the supply lis
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Full Year science STEM experiments and activities BUNDLE
HiStory Science - The Story of the Clepsydra
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.How do you measure time without the sun shining? How did the Ancient Greeks use water to time their legal arguments? In this edition we build a clepsydra from household items and see how the Ancient Greeks tracked time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of Archimedes "Eureka!"
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Archimedes - he needs to solve the problem of King Hiero's crown. Is it pure gold, or does the king have a problem with his jeweler? Follow along as we solve the mystery.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bunny Science Google Slides Peep Marshmellow Stem Activity
No Prep Easter Science designed in Google Slides so you can edit all the text. This resource also includes a bonus page for your students to watercolor the bunny. I personally designed the bunnies and cups used in this resource. I hope that you and your students enjoy it!
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K - 2nd
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Conservation Lab- Piaget Cognitive Development
The document contains talking points and action points for applying Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development.Specifically the concept of Conservation.Document includesGraham cracker testPenny testLiquid testPlaydough test
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Holiday Science: Easter Themed experiments and crafts
This science and craft pack is intended to give a fun introduction to various areas of science as well as basic science vocabulary with a Easter theme!*Bundle and save! This pack is part of Intro. to science: lab and activities bundle!*This pack includes:* 6 lab sheetsExtreme Eggs: Seeing how incline impacts acceleration of eggs.Popsicle Peep: Determine if it's possible to freeze peeps!Protecting Poultry: Try and keep an egg from breaking.Elastic Eggs: Experiment with how different types of vine
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Lab and Activities Mega-Bundle!
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