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Writing-expository laboratories under $5
Slime Science Experiment and Differentiated Sequence Writing Activity
My kiddo's are OBSESSED with slime and are constantly making it- they even trade it and sell it to each other! I decided to tap into this interest as a way to introduce sequencing. I adapted this recipe and you can find a ton of different ones on the internet depending on what ingredients you want to use. This one calls for school glue, contact solution, baking soda, and food coloring. You could also add some glitter glue!
I tried to pare down the recipe and procedure to 4 main steps. This made
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PreK - 5th
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The Great Peep Experiment
This activity will help your students work through the scientific method in a fun and festive way. It will go over solutions and solvents by trying to dissolve a marshmallow peep. This set includes:
posters
6 scientific method signs
2 posters- solvent and solution
A direction page
4 observation, recording sheets
A Final observations/conclusions report page
Peep exit tickets
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2nd - 5th
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Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Walking Water (Writing an Experiment)
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! How to Use:All you need is water, food coloring, cups, and paper towels! Easy!Select the experiment writing and directions pages you want! Plenty of options so you can differentiate for every need in your classroom. Print exactly what you need. I like introducing the vocabulary words and having them posted in the classroom for kids to reference when doing their own writing parts.What's inclu
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1st - 4th
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Lab Report / Scientific Method PRINTABLE & GOOGLE SLIDES
This scientific method worksheet or scientific method experiment template is super versatile. It can be used for very simple science experiments completed in early elementary classrooms as well as more complex science experiments completed in upper elementary classrooms.This 5 page Lab Report Template template takes students through all steps of writing a lab report using the scientific method:1. Question2. Hypothesis3. Materials4. Procedures5. Data6. Results7. ConclusionThe template offers area
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2nd - 4th
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STEM Lab - Magnet Races
This STEM Lab - Magnet Races- was designed as an introductory engineering design lab where students use the 5E method (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate) to discover how magnets work, repel versus attract, the magnetic field, and if magnets need to touch other magnets to make them move. STEM integrates science, technology, engineering, and math to design products to solve a problem. Students need internet access to watch several videos and to read introductory information about m
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2nd - 5th
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Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Dancing Worms (or raisins) for ALL AGES
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! All you need is water, baking soda, gummy worms or raisins, and clear cups.What's included?-Teacher directions-experiment writing pages differentiated (different formats and spacing)-vocabulary word cards-12 mini book question pages-blank mini book pages (some with lines, large spacing, space for pictures)-multiple mini book covers (reflection book, observation book, experiment writing book)
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1st - 4th
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Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Root Beer Float States of Matter
Everything you need to lead a simple science experiment in your classroom! Use this as an introduction to your states of matter unit, or as a celebration for concluding the unit! Students love this demonstration and teachers will appreciate the abundance of written response questions to get your kids thinking about the states of matter...while enjoying a special treat!All you need is vanilla ice cream, clear cups, and root beer! (and spoons for AFTER the experiment!)***Experiment Writing Pages a
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2nd - 5th
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Root Beer Float Science
Is your class finishing up a solids, liquids and gases unit? What better way to see these three types of matter than a tasty experiment?!?! This lesson helps students write an explanatory text. It also walks you through the steps to make this experiment a success.
Included:
-student printable (print front to back)
-brainstorm spelling page for student use or Smart Board
- teacher instructions
-explanatory texts grading log
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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CCSS:
NGSS Middle School Conservation of Energy Performance Assessment PS3-5
In these NGSS aligned activities/assessments, students begin with a brainstorming activity designed to reveal their conceptions and possible misconceptions about energy. Then an Energy Concept Map is provided to review energy concepts. Next, students brainstorm and record examples of heat, light, sound, electrical, and mechanical energy from their everyday experiences.
Students observe changes in the kinetic energy of bouncing, flashing balls in order to observe and collect evidence to support
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6th - 8th
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Beach Science and How To Writing {bears at the beach snack}
Add some science and writing fun to your beach or ocean unit with this science snack!
With this product students will:
• use the scientific method.
• make a hypothesis.
• record observations.
• think about states of matter.
• retell the steps of a process in order.
• write procedural directions.
• make a yummy treat!
This product includes:
• an easy to follow four page lab booklet with primary or solid line options.
• full page directions for easy classroom display.
• photo directions for
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Make Rainbow Roses in Your Classroom Today!
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! All you need is water, food coloring, cups, and white flowers. There are some variations included to try this experiment a couple of different ways, depending on your class needs.What's included?-Teacher directions-experiment writing pages differentiated (different formats and spacing)-vocabulary word cards-12 mini book question pages-blank mini book pages (some with lines, large spacing, sp
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1st - 4th
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Animals in the Mud {a farm unit science and how to writing activity}
Add some science and writing fun to your farm unit with this science snack!
With this product students will:
• use the scientific method.
• make a hypothesis.
• record observations.
• think about states of matter.
• retell the steps of a process in order.
• write procedural directions.
• make a yummy treat!
This product includes:
• an easy to follow four page lab booklet with primary or solid line options.
• full page directions for easy classroom display.
• photo directions for the teach
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Inquiry Lab Report Writing Instructions and Rubric
I’ve used this assignment with students in grades 10-12, in elective sciences. The assignment prompt can be any number of inquiry topics that students are allowed to explore. The student worksheet gives instructions on how to write up a lab report to report findings of an inquiry experiment, where not all students will do the same steps or have the same results. The students will produce a typed paper, although you may modify the instructions to ask for students to create a presentation or po
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9th - 12th
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Grow a Bug Science Lab ~ Learning How to Make Observations
A science lab for little ones using growing creatures. The lab focuses on the science process skill of observation. We do this lab packet with our kindergarten buddies and they have such a great time with it! The students place their lab packets onto clipboards and they look so official when they are making their observations over the course of a week!
There are links to where to find the growing bugs included!
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Greenhouse in a Ziploc Baggie
Students explore a variety of bean seeds (using dried beans from 16 Bean Soup Mix) and create an investigation to determine what materials are needed to support growth (and if they will grow at all!). During the investigation students will practice the steps of the Scientific Method on their lab sheet which includes writing a hypothesis, making observations, collecting data and communicating their conclusions.
Students will learn that seeds contain the materials needed to develop into a plant
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3rd - 5th
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Enzyme Lab with Student Writen Procedure and Lab Analysis- Common Core and NGSS
This lab uses amylase enzyme isolated from soaking pinto beans in water to allow students to investigate the function of enzymes. The teacher will demonstrate a sample set-up of the lab, but students are responsible for picking an independent variable they think will effect the function of amylase and writing a procedure to test that variable, and then performing the experiment.
I have included my lab analysis writing instructions and rubric, but even more common core standards can be addresse
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
computer research activities
involve your students in researching information on the internet with these easy to use search tools and charts.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Pumpkin Exploration Lab Sheet - For Fall, Autumn, Halloween, or Science Activity
Use this Pumpkin Exploration Lab Sheet with your primary students as they explore pumpkins in the fall or autumn. One lab sheet is in full color, and the other lab sheet is in black and white for copying. Students will note and record, in a scientific manner, the observable properties of a whole and cut-apart pumpkin.
Great activity for fall, autumn, Halloween, or science.
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1st - 3rd
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Science - The Notebook - Expository Writing and Experimentation
It's never too early for Science! The Science Notebook presents a unique way to organize science material.11 pages include ready to use cover and three experiments printed to fit 9-3/4 in x 7-1/2 in composition book, separate criteria charts and rubric for Grades 2-4 and Grades 5-8, and hints for success including recipe for making an indicator solution used in testing for acids and bases.
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4th - 8th
Snow Globe Science: A Cross Curricular Holiday Lab
This activity is a seasonal activity that will have students experiment with matter and its’ properties of density. Standard 5-PS1-3.Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
What's Included?
Lesson Plan- Easy to follow directions for you. Cut and paste into your plans and you’re ready to go.
Lab Worksheets- Students will get to log their information and follow the scientific method. Learn about density through a hands-on experiment.
Exit Slip- Hav
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Weekly planner Printable,Weekly printable ,School timetable,Daily Schedule
♥♥ I love designs that makes you feel good. ♥♥ Instant Download - Weekly Schedule Printable, Hourly Planner, Weekly Organizer, Weekly Printable, Daily Schedule, Home school Planner, Family Planner - Letter sizeStay organised and keep track of your weekly school Schedule Planner.This Printable Weekly Schedule Planner includes both Sunday & Monday start days versions.DETAILS: US Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).• Number of PDF files: 1.• Quality: High quality, 300 dpi.DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:• 1
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Artifact Analysis Sheet, Can be Used with Multiple Items!
This artifact analysis sheet can be used with multiple items. I designed it for use with River Rocks and used it as part of a literature unit. It could be used with other items since the questions are opinion based and generalized.
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4th - 6th
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Discussion Question: How Geologists Tell Between an Igneous/Sedimentary Rocks
This discussion question asks the student to answer the following question: How does a geologist tell the difference between an igneous and sedimentary rock. The activity includes a rubric, a place for student to do their writing, and a self assessment.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Discussion Question-Compare a rock and a mineral
This is a written assessment, designed to be used after reading an informational text on rocks and minerals. The discussion question asks the students to write about the differences between a rock and a mineral. The lesson includes a rubric, a place for students to do their writing, and a self assessment.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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