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6th grade holidays anatomy laboratories
Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall Activities, STEM, October
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged and learning with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the labs and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way
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4th - 6th
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Human Body Organ Systems Circulatory System Activity Heart Disease
Let your students BE THE DOCTOR! Engage students in a real-world study of the cardiovascular system and heart disease at a middle school level. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions.⭐ Find this activity in our Circulatory System Unit!In this anatomy activity, students will:Read a brief background about heart disease and how doctors evaluate risk for heart disease (simplified for middle schoolers). Use a "Heart Disease Risk" chart to evaluate the risk factor score for 6 patients. Ans
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Christmas Labs & STEM Activities | December & Winter Science Experiments
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break? These FIVE Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! This newly-updated resource has been a crowd-pleaser for 8 years!LABS1. Milk and CookiesProperties of MatterThe more milk a cookie absorbs, the happier Santa is! Students conduct an experiment to determine which of three cookies absorbs the most milk. (Option: Santa Scenario or Generic Milk and Cookies)2. Snowball La
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3rd - 6th
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Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital
Save yourself the hassle (and $) of ordering blood typing kits for your Forensics class! My no fail blood recipe and blood typing serum recipe uses household products to simulate those expensive kits.Challenge your students to solve the case by presenting them with blood samples from a crime scene along with blood samples from suspects and a victim. Your forensics class will follow the instructions presented in their PRINT and GO student data worksheet to solve the case! This lab is a FAVORITE i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Genetics PTC Paper Tasting Lab
Looking for a way to make genetics more accessible to your students? Using Phenylthiocarbamide or PTC paper, you can give students a "tastable" way to identify the invisible traits that are passed on from generation to generation. Students can test their genetics real-time with this 1-day lab that's easy to prep and implement.Some can taste PTC, while others cannot. In this lab, students test whether or not they are a taster and compare their data with the class population. Students will analyze
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Opposable Thumb Adaptation & Natural Selection activity, application, experiment
Challenge your students to do common tasks WITHOUT THEIR THUMBS! Details: In this activity and experiment- students will see the benefit of the adaptation of the opposable thumb. The students are asked to perform various tasks as quickly as possible with simple materials. Students can compete against a partner or you can run this as a whole class activity. Application questions are included to guide students understanding of Adaptations and Natural Selection. There are 2 versions of the activit
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4th - 8th
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Build an Interactive STUDENT FOOD WEB! FOREST Food chain Activity Energy Flow
Engage students with an exciting interactive food chain and food web activity. Using yarn, students create interconnected chains, enhancing their comprehension of producers and consumers. Suitable for multiple grade levels, this hands-on experience creates a deeper understanding of ecosystem interactions.Each student is assigned either a plant or an animal and they sit in a big circle and use yarn to interconnect food chains with the entire class. This set of pages can be used for several ac
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
Hot Cocoa Science - Middle School December STEM Activity - Christmas Science
Who doesn't love hot cocoa?! Engage your middle school scientists while exploring the effect of temperature (thermal energy) on marshmallows and candy canes in hot cocoa. Students will practice their science and engineering practices skills by making predictions, planning investigations, making observations, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and they'll love every minute of it! Students will also be exposed to crosscutting concepts by looking for patterns when comparing melting marshmallows
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6th - 10th
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Integumentary System - CSI Fingerprinting Lab
Everyone has a unique set of fingerprints, even identical twins! In this lab, students learn about the various types of fingerprint patterns and determine their own pattern for each finger. With this information, they will figure out the distribution of fingerprint patterns within their classroom population and graph their data. It's a great mix of math and science!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Investigate fingerprint patter
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
MIDDLE SCHOOL Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab Activity
Just 1 page to copy, very clear instructions, reliable results, and easy supplies! There's no need to make it complicated - this investigation makes it easy on you. And, it's engaging - kids love this DNA activity! ⭐Get this activity at a big discount in our DNA & Chromosomes BUNDLE!This document contains:Brief background sectionMaterials listProcedure (Includes simplified explanation of each step describing what is happening at the cellular level.) A quick follow-up analysis Teacher No
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: Chromosomes and DNA ACTIVITY BUNDLE for Middle School SAVE 30%
Holiday Christmas Science: Dissolve a Candy Cane with the Scientific Method
Keep students engaged during the December Holiday Season with this simple experiment using candy canes! I find that the times before a vacation are the BEST times to do science experiments. Students are active, learning and having fun! Students need to think critically in order to identify variables, write hypotheses, make observations, collect data, and write conclusions. This resource uses the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments using candy canes. 1st experiment- Observe what happens wh
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3rd - 6th
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Human Body Organ Systems Nervous System Activity for Brain MS-LS1-3 MS-LS1-8
This brain investigation lets students "play" with their brains! Student favorite! ⭐ Find this resource in our Nervous System Unit!In this activity, students will:"Test" and investigate 14 different parts of their brains (including several cranial nerves) by following some simple step-by-step instructions.Answer questions on a corresponding worksheet.Page 1 + 2 are instructions (Save time - make one class set and reuse over and over!)Page 3 + 4 are the student response pages.The supply list is
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
Human Body Life-Sized Human Anatomy Paper Model for Personal Use Only
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the human body with inquisitive students of any age. Introducing the ultimate hands-on activity: building a model of the human torso!This accurately detailed, anatomically correct, and properly scaled, life-sized model building adventure measures 81cm tall x 33cm wide (2'8"x1'1") and includes the following parts:Nasal and oral cavitiesEsophagusStomachSmall intestineLarge intestineLiverPancreasTracheaLeft and right lungsHeartKidneysBladderAdrenal g
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6th - 11th, Adult Education
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MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Homeostasis Activities
These activities are designed to give students a fun and active way to experience homeostasis. This resource has two different homeostasis activities. Each activity is described in detail and is accompanied by a student worksheet. The activities require very little preparation from the teacher, and the students love getting out of their seats and moving around. Teachers can space these activities out over two days or give both activities in one block period class. Each activity promotes studen
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Homeostasis Bundled Package for Middle School Science
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction ACTIVITY BUNDLE NGSS MS-LS3-2
SAVE MORE THAN 40%! Designed to SUPPLEMENT and add FUN to an existing unit! This activity bundle has engaging activities for sexual and asexual reproduction in both plants and animals. BUNDLE INCLUDES:Asexual Reproduction: "That's SO Weird" Article & Questions Sexual & Asexual Reproduction: Life Cycle of Coral ActivityReproduction in Animals Activity: Build a Baby from Egg & Sperm (2 OPTIONS) Sexual Reproduction in Plants Activity: Design a Flower Reproduction in Plants: Claims and
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Fall Halloween Science: Dissolve Candy Corn w/ the Scientific Method- DIGITAL!
Have a little science fun in October for Halloween!Use the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments:1st- Observe what happens when you add a candy corn to vinegar2nd- How does water temperature affect the dissolving rate of a candy corn.3rd- How does the type of liquid affect the dissolving rate of candy corn (water, Oil, alcohol)The first experiment (with the different temperature waters) is now available digitally for your remote/ distance learners! All they need is some cups, candy corn, a
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3rd - 6th
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Scientific Method STEM Density Experiment-Penny Boat Challenge-Distance Learning
Design a boat that will hold as many pennies as possiblewithout sinking using 1 piece of aluminum foil. Great idea to celebrate Presidents Day with some science! Set up as a scientific experiment. Materials, Procedure, Observations, ConclusionsNow available digitally for distance learning! Quick and FUN!This is also part of a Scientific Method Inquiry bundle:Easy Scientific Method Inquiry Experiments Bundle-5 challenges IntroductionLooking for a holiday twist on this activity???Try: Build the M
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Nervous System Lab Pack!
Make the nervous system fun!
With these printable, reproducible labs, your students explore and analyze their own nervous systems!
The three labs included may be used as a set of rotating stations or as standalone activities. Each lab walks
students though a particular function of the nervous system, and then asks them to describe and/or analyze their actions.
Objective:
Students will be able to use and then describe and analyze the functions of the nervous system.
Common Core Standard(s
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS1-1 Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Lab Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Life Science Biology Lab Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Life Science Centers / Lab Stations Bundle - Cross-curricular STEAM Activities
Want to head full steam into S.T.E.A.M., but not sure how to get started? Try our twist on S.T.E.A.M.! With science as the primary background subject, students learn all about life science using Social Studies, Technology, ELA, Art, and Math. With over 280 stations, these student-led, print and go, low-to-no prep Science Circuit Stations are easy to implement with a few household items. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• Signage in two sizes for eight stations, blank templates to create your own s
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
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Natural Hazards & Human Impact on the Environment Science & Renewable Energy
This bundle is for the Earth and Human Activity Strand for Middle School Science. Students should understand the impacts of humans on natural resources, the impacts of natural hazards on humans, and the impacts of human activity on Earth processes. ✅ Save 20% by purchasing as a bundle! This bundle covers the standards in the Earth and Human Activity Strand as part of the Earth Science Middle School standards.☀️This Human Impact Bundle Includes:Distribution of Resources NGSS MS-ESS3-1.Natural H
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
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Ancient Egypt Mummy STEM challenge
Get your students engaged in mummification while studying Ancient Egypt. Students make their own mummy in this hands on activity that brings together science and history. Students investigate what type of salt works best to preserve mummies. This is a great way to learn about Ancient Egyptian culture. In the first part, students test different salt solutions to see which works the best to preserve apple slices. They also read about the science of mummification to understand what is happenin
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4th - 8th
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Ecology Biome in a Bottle Ecosystem Model Project Activity
Biome in a bottle, ecosystem in an envelope, habitat in a handbag…what on earth? No seriously…what on EARTH are you going to create?! Think about where you live – the organisms that surround you and the environment they live in and get started on this interactive in-classroom habitat! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2 WEEK LESSON:• 12 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student and teacher directions• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to M
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
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