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7th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa laboratories under $5
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
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Christmas Science Activities and Labs
For the winter season, Christmas, or just to celebrate the cold weather :) Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for the holidays and the winter season! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:-Winter Solstice (NO PREP!)-Compare Climates to the North Pole (NO PREP!)-Changing the Melting Point of Ice with Salt-How Much Liquid Water does Snow Make?-Dissolving Candy Canes in Different LiquidsGet ready for some stimulating sub-zero scie
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Candy Cane Grab: Holiday Christmas STEM activity with simple materials
Reign in the crazy on before Christmas vacation by engaging your students in STEM! Students need to create a tool that will pick up a candy cane from a cup of lots of candy canes. They are trying to see how many they can pick up in 30 seconds. Brainstorm what types of tools could do that, but explain that the materials they are using it is not just as simple as bending something into a hook. Materials: I include a suggestions in the product, but you are not limited to these and you can swap som
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!
WINTER STATES OF MATTER STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Fluffy Snow Slime Science Lab!This Fun STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetBackground informationDetailed step-by-step instructionsKey vocabularyList of materialsScience & Math Concepts Covered:States of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma)Non-Newtonian fluidsForceMeasurementsData tablesAveragesStudents will have so much fun making and testing their own slime. Students seriousl
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Borax Crystal Snowflake Science Activity
Having my students make Borax Crystal Snowflakes before the holidays is one of my all time favorite winter activities! With a few simple materials and a little preparation, your students will have fun learning science while they make a winter ornament that they will treasure for years to come! I still hang mine on my tree each year! This activity is best started in class and finished at home.
This Product Includes:
-Borax Crystal Snowflake Student Card (.pdf)
-Teacher Directions (.pdf)
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Snowflake Solubility Science Lab!
DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Coffee Filter Snowflakes Science Lab!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:SolubilitySolutesSolventsStudents will have so much fun making unique, colorful snowflakes. Hang the snowflakes up for quick & easy winter classroom decor!Click VIEW PREVIEW above t
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2nd - 8th
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Snowflakes (using paper chromatography)
This activity uses coffee filters and water-soluble ink pens to make beautiful snowflakes to use as classroom decorations during the holidays! They can be taped up onto windows, used as binder decorations, on the tree, etc. The neat thing about these snowflakes is that students use the principles of chromatography to separate the black ink into it's many colors and learn something while having fun! I use this same activity with juniors and seniors in high school. Kids of all ages have fun w
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PreK - 12th
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Winter Science Ice Cube Melting | A Thermal Energy and Conduction Experiment
Discover thermal energy and conduction in this easy prep lab. This hands-on experiment will help students understand the science of melting. The lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. A Teacher guide and student reading passage are included.Included in the Hands-On Activity Teacher Background Information, Vocabulary, Further Exploration IdeasHands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to TestThe Science of Melting Reading Passage and QuestionThermal Conduction DiagramAnswer Key Students wi
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Christmas Science Activity | Borax Crystal Growth Experiment | GR 6 7 8
Discover the properties of mixtures and solutions by growing borax crystals. You'll get a comprehensive teacher guide, a hands-on investigation gear for middle school, and a borax ornament STEAM challenge. This unit uses inexpensive materials and gives results in 24 hours, a wonderful way to reinforce the scientific method and journal writing. This hands-on Investigation and Teacher Guide IncludesTeacher Guide and Background Information and TipsAlignment to Standards6 Page Student Investigatio
Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Borax Crystal STEAM Experiment | Multi Grade Bundle | Christmas Activity
Winter & Christmas STEM / STEAM Activity - Polar Bear Blubber Science Lab!
WINTER & CHRISTMAS STEM / STEAM ACTIVITY - Polar Bear Blubber Science Lab!This Fun Winter STEAM Activity Includes:2 interactive student worksheets with pictures1 conclusion question worksheetKey vocabularyList of materialsDetailed step-by-step instructionsExplanation of resultsScience Concepts Covered:Fat moleculesInsulationFlow of heatIndependent variablesControl variablesHow blubber worksStudents will have so much fun experiencing the effects of blubber on their own hands!Click VIEW PREVIE
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3rd - 12th
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Holiday Candy Density Experiment! Measure & Calculate w/ a Christmas twist!
Older grades love to have fun before the holidays too! Use the crazy days before break to have students practice measuring mass, volume and density using holiday candy like candy canes, peppermints, mini chocolate candies, etc...
Check out these other density activities!
Which bubble gum has more sugar? Density Experiment Scientific Method
Density Inquiry Activity Experiment -Liquid Layers Challenge w/ simple materials
Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Experiment
Density Mea
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5th - 8th
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Christmas Science: Physical & Chemical Properties of Candy Cane & Other candies
Use the crazy holiday to get some super science skill work in!Activity 1: Students practice measuring length, volume, mass and density as well as observable properties like color, texture, shape and taste using CANDY CANES!Students also identify 3 chemical properties and how they could measure those with a candy cane.Activity 2: Compare physical properties of candy canes and peppermint candiesActivity 2: Compare properties of candy canes, peppermint candies and Hersey Kisses Candy cane flavor.S
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3rd - 8th
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Christmas Atomic Number and Atoms Mini STEM Science Mystery Periodic Table
Are you looking for fun Christmas science activities for the periodic table and atomic numbers? These engaging science mystery detective worksheets are the perfect way to learn atomic numbers, atoms, and structure during Xmas and December with Santa.Mini STEM Mysteries are designed to be done in one class period. There are 5 x Science Mysteries in this pack. At the top of each page is a story to set the scene of the Christmas mystery, students then answer 16 questions to narrow down the suspects
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Forensic Science Christmas Activity Crime Scene Investigation & Fat Analysis
Looking for a FUN Forensic Science Christmas Activity? This public-school, low-prep activity is EASY to set up and FUN for students! Students will use brown paper bags to investigate the fat content of cookies. This information will be used to solve a holiday mystery. Then, students will examine motives for each suspect in the mystery and write a short article. Your students will love this Holiday-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity... NO ONE DIES! This activity aligns with Next Generation S
Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
Christmas Science Lab Dissolving Candy Cane Experiment
STEM Your students will be very interested in this activity. It has become a holiday tradition that my students look forward to experiencingStudents in this laboratory activity work cooperatively to produce the desired product, make observations, and examine the effect of heat on bonding forces. They complete a written handout relating to the effect of heat on bonding and have lots of fun.The product contains 2 labs. At the conclusion, students will answer questions and complete a graph. Detai
Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Copper Patina Science Christmas Ornament Chemistry Experiment with CER
Your students will love this Christmas or Holiday chemistry activity! They will make a Christmas chemistry ornament using copper and create a blue patina with this EASY Christmas STEAM activity! This easy, fun chemistry activity uses easy-to-find materials (copper foil, salt, and ammonia). The end result is an amazingly beautiful ornament (check out the thumbnail photos!) that students will cherish for years to come! The ornaments also make lovely gifts ♥️ Even the students that are challenged
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-4
Also included in: Christmas Activities for Science - Middle School LOW PREP & Last Minute
USING DENSITY TO FIND THE IDENTITY OF SANTA’S GIFTS Christmas Activity
No prep Christmas density activity where Santa has given 8 stockings to his jewelry making elves. Each stocking has an exact volume of metal in it but Santa has asked the elves NOT to open the stockings until Christmas Eve! The elves use density to figure out what metals are in the stockings without opening them! Included in this resource:Teacher NotesThe Elves Backstory and Student DirectionsSolving for Density WorksheetDensity of 9 metals Reference ChartMatching the Metals to the Elf Based on
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Chemistry Christmas Borax Ornament Lab Middle School lab
STEM This is the ideal Christmas lab you have been searching for to teach your students the important concepts of crystal formation, solutions, and supersaturated solutions. It has been classroom-tested for many years. I have taught this lab as a gateway for Earth science geology, intro to inorganic chemistry, and how snowflakes formed in the atmosphere.Happy Holidays!!!!!
Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: High School Chemistry MEGA Bundle
Christmas Winter Science with Borax Crystal Snowflakes Supersaturated Solutions
What a perfect blend of grocery-store chemistry, snowflakes, winter, and science! Students will enjoy making crystal snowflakes out of pipe cleaners as you show them how to make a saturated crystal solution. The procedure to make the crystals is completely described and includes tips on preparing the boric acid crystal solution. To run the activity, you need hot water and borax, which can be found in the detergent aisle of some grocery stores. After the crystals are pulled from the solution, th
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4th - 8th
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Snowflake Craft - Borax Crystal Science Christmas or Holiday Ornament with SEL
Looking for a SNOWFLAKE CRAFT that's as unique as a snowflake itself? Try this Social-Emotional Learning Holiday STEAM Activity! Students will love making their own snowflake science ornaments and learning how we, just like snowflakes, are shaped by our journeys. This activity includes a nonfiction reading passage about Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl that shared her challenging story through her diary.This EASY Christmas STEAM activity uses only the ingredients: borax and water. You will also n
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
Also included in: Christmas Activities for Science - Middle School LOW PREP & Last Minute
Finding the SPEED OF SANTA’S SLEIGH With Distance Time Graphs Christmas Activity
Find the speed of Santa’s Sleigh, at several specific points along his Christmas journey, using distance time graphs! Students interpret 3 graphs with 5 points each that they will find the distance and time and calculate speed. These graphs could be used with extension activities such as finding the average speed between two points or interpreting the slopes of each of the segments.Please see my blog post on how I teach this unit. Make Speed and Acceleration Labs Fun**Please leave a review on TP
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Four Elementary Christmas Science Experiments and Demos!
No More Boring Science presents 4 magical demonstrations intended for students in elementary school, but can be for students of all grades! Inside you will find how to make crystal christmas trees snow globes, and much more! All thanks to science!These experiments can be performed as a demonstration for the entire class, or as small group experiments with teacher involvement. Discussion questions are provided.These activities have been created with the goal of making it easy for you to obtain su
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Christmas Light Absorption Transmission and Reflection Middle School Science Lab
Can you describe, scientifically, what is happening to an RGB Christmas light when placed in front of different colored gummy bear filters?A very easy prep, low cost, and fascinating lab exploring how we see colors. Perfect for Christmas science. Students will compare the absorption and reflection of Christmas lights on different colored gummy candies. It was developed to be conducted in one class period This activity improves students ‘understanding of the visible light spectrum and wavelength.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Cookie CheMYSTERY
Cookie CheMYSTERY chemical analysis lab! Great for middle school or high school physical science.
The local bakery needs your help! They lost the secret recipe for Grandma’s Amazing Sugar Cookies, and are down to their last bag of mix. Use careful observation to determine the ingredients included in the mix.
Students test six known substances with an array of simple tests, and use those observations to determine the mixture of substances in the unknown.
Practice data collection and recording,
Grades:
6th - 12th
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