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8th grade Autumn vocabulary laboratories
Thanksgiving Science: 5 Activities & Labs
Included in this package are science activities and printables to excite your students for Thanksgiving! Students will learn/engage in the following activities:Anatomy of a Turkey (NO PREP!) This activity focuses on the body system of a turkey. Students are provided body part names and descriptions. They must match these body parts with their correct location on the body of a turkey.Selective Breeding to Create a "Super Turkey" (NO PREP!) Students observe sets of turkeys with noticeabl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Science Bundle: Activities for Every Major Holiday
Leaf Collection Project
A fall leaf collection project to help students practice taxonomy, scientific naming, and presentation skills.
NEW OPTION: SELFIE LEAF COLLECTION! More info below.
Students will collect ten native leaves, use an online taxonomic key to identify the species, and display leaves in a book. Includes student instructions and a grading rubric.
Assign this project at least 3 weeks in advance of the due date. Here in Tennessee, it inevitably rains every weekend during prime leaf-collecting season, so
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6th - 12th
Chemical and Physical Changes Activity NGSS MS-PS1-1 MS-PS1-2 MS-PS1-5
Students love this! This Lab is engaging, hands on, rigorous and easy prep! It requires inexpensive and commonly available materials.Dancing Raisins is an oldie but goodie, however this product has an NGSS/Common Core twist. You will need the following materials: Beakers, Baking Soda, Vinegar, Raisins, something to give the mixture a quick stir like a scoopula and something that can measure liquids. When the students mix the vinegar and baking soda with the raisins in the solution, the bubbles a
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6th - 10th
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MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Accuracy vs. Precision Lab
*** All you need is a penny and a copy of this sheet for each student ***
Students practice identifying scenarios as accurate and/or/nor precise by repeatedly dropping pennies onto a target. Very easy to conduct and many possible extensions can be done with it- vary the height, change the person dropping the penny, etc. Who was most accurate? Who was most precise? Who was both? Who was neither? Create a classroom discussion of student results and attempt to identify how/why some students
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5th - 10th
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Matter Molecules Energy Ice Cream Lab Reading Cloze Notes NGSS PS1.A PS3.A
I have done this lab since 2000 and it is the most memorable lab that I do. I have former students that are now adults that remember this lab. I don’t buy any of the ingredients, we discuss it days before and the students get in groups to decide who brings in what ingredients. On the day of the lab I have students bring in their materials in the morning and I have 5 different coolers for my five different periods. I only have them place what needs to stay cold in the cooler and rest of the ingre
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4th - 9th
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MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Molecules Compounds NGSS PS1.A Lab Developing and Using Models
This lab will wow kids! When they dip the soap covered Q-tip in the milk and food dye it makes an amazing pattern like magic! The students have no idea why, but it engages them in a way that makes them want to know the science of why the food dye moves and creates a pattern. A major component in NGSS is using phenomena to engage kids and this lab has got it! After observing the movement of the food dye, the students create a model to try and explain why it moves. Developing and using models to
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Non-Fiction Text Features PowerPoint Review
This is a PowerPoint that reviews non-fiction text features. The PowerPoint is set up to ask "Who am I?" and the students guess before going to the next slide which reveals the answer. You can use this PowerPoint as a whole class review or set it up within a center for students to quiz themselves. I showed this review the day after my class took notes and it can be shown as a review before a test.
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3rd - 12th
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Your Solution to Educational Excitement!Are you searching for an engaging and educational way to captivate your students' curiosity and understanding of the natural world? Look no further! Our Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE is the key to unlocking the secrets of pumpkins, offering an exciting, hands-on solution to the question: "What is the problem that this product solves?" - Problem: How can you make learning about the life cyc
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1st - 9th
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Halloween Candy Density Lab
Use halloween candy to explore and learn about density.A common confusion is that density and weight go together. Use this lab to cement the idea that weight doesn't equal density. Students will place different types of candy into a tub or beaker of water and test is they sink or float determining if they are more or less dense than water. This lab includes: Teacher directions, student task card (directions), and student lab sheets in both full page and ready to cut and paste into a science comp
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6th - 8th
Cool Halloween Science - 10 Demos to wow your Students!
Within you will find 10 activities of such ghoulish cunning, of such frightful delight, that your students will practicaly SCREAM with excitement. They will see colored fire, hear the roar of homemade jet engines, stare in wonder at haunted lights, and feel ghostly slime with their own bare hands!
These activities have been created with the goal of making it easy for you to obtain supplies. You won't need to call up some expensive chemical supply company, most of this stuff can be found in the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Flower Dissection - Parts of a Flower Worksheets, Diagrams, Do Now, Exit Ticket
Help your students learn about the different parts of a flower with this hands on flower dissection activity. This "Parts of a Flower" product includes a full lesson plan, a 'do now' worksheet, anchor charts, video directions, flower dissection worksheets, a vocabulary exit ticket, a coloring page, and answer keys. You can also purchase my PowerPoint presentation that complements this lesson perfectly. Tailored for your science block, this lesson spans approximately 35-65 minutes, allowing flexi
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PreK - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Forces and Motion Special Ed ELL Modified Roller Coaster Lab
This lab is Modified for Special Ed and/or English Language Learners. It’s also EASY PREP, it's hands-on, students are engaged, it includes many physics concepts and I give you a link to my PREZI that has the info and scaffolding they need in order to succeed at this lab. My modifications are a WORD BANK, EASY TO READ BACKGROUND INFORMATION WITH BOLD VOCABULARY WORDS, FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTIONS, PICTURES, DIAGRAMS, BIGGER FONTS, LESS QUESTIONS, EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS and TEACHER NOTES FOR
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6th - 9th
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Flower Dissection - Parts of a Flower Worksheets & Diagrams | Editable Lesson
*The lesson plan portion of this product is editable. This product includes a full editable lesson plan, a 'do now' worksheet, anchor charts, video directions, flower dissection worksheets, a vocabulary exit ticket, a coloring page, and answer keys. You can also purchase my PowerPoint presentation that complements this lesson perfectly. Tailored for your science block, this lesson spans approximately 35-65 minutes, allowing flexibility based on the time you have available. You can allocate mo
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K - 12th
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Flying Ghost Lab - Halloween Science Lab
Are you ready to have your students in awe? This super simple science experiment is the perfect lab for Halloween! Easy prep! Teaching your students: scientific methodconvection currentsdensitymetric systemIncluded in this resource: - 8 versions of a scientific method worksheet (from blank for your honors classes to filled in for lower levels) - Digital Copies in Google Slides- Teacher Notes: includes the science behind the fun and helpful tips to make your experiment day go smoothly! - Ins
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4th - 8th
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Fall-Themed Does It Sink or Float? Observation Activity
Teaching density can be fun with this EASY PEEZY fall-themed density activity. I created this activity so my students could have fun learning this concept. They’ll be surprised by what sinks and what floats!Includes in PDF & digitally in Easel:How to Teach Lesson Plan using the 5E ModelDoes It Sink or Float Introduction activity with answer KeyScientific Method outline that comes with “Question”, “Hypothesis”, “Materials”, “Procedures”, “Recording Sheet”, and “Conclusion” Hands – On “Results
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Hands on Elements Compounds Mixtures
This is a hands on activity that allows your students to build models of elements, compounds, and mixtures using nuts, bolts, and washers. Your students will have fun building these models and gain a better grasp of the classification of matter. Follow up questions include vocabulary and model interpretation. Vocabulary words focused on include: atom, molecule, element, compound, mixture
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Leaf Measurement, Identification and Nature of Science Activity
This activity asks students to find a leaf and Identify it through the gathering of information. Students will need to bring in a leaf (or the teacher can gather leaves for students to choose from). Students will work on their measurement and observation skills as they gather information on the Leaf. They will create a leaf rub by placing the leaf under a page of the lab and rubbing it with a colored pencil or crayon. Students will use apps or websites to identify the leaf. They will then use th
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Fall and Halloween Experiment Bundle | States of Matter and Chemical Reactions
Wizard's Brew Chemical Reactions Lab:Students will use the scientific method to observe an exothermic chemical reaction. Students will create a wizard's brew (a.k.a Elephant's Toothpaste) by combining oxygen, water and dish soap. This experiment also utilizes yeast, which demonstrates to students the exothermic reaction that occurs when yeast is mixed with hydrogen peroxide. Students will observe this exothermic reaction as their lab beakers become warmer. A non-holiday version of this experimen
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5th - 8th
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Franken-circuits- story and STEAM activity
The perfect STEAM activity for the fall. Discussed the importance of science and the moral responsibilities of scientific innovations. Student's will read Dr.Fields' Creation, a story about a young scientist who creates a monster of her own using electricity. The accompanying STEAM activity has student used circuits to bring their own monster alive.
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-PS3-2
Pickling Peppers Presentation/Lesson
Presentation on how to pickle things. Could be easily modified to pickle anything, but it is currently about pickling peppers. Goes over the process, why we do it and there are embedded videos that discuss different types of pickling as well. Fun lesson that was easy to do and the students had fun.
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2nd - 8th
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Pumpkin Dog Treats- Ag or FCS
Use your old/recycled pumpkins in an animal health nutrition lesson! Create pumpkin-based dog treats and learn why some human foods (not only pumpkin) are healthy for dogs. Students will research nutritional aspects of dogs and create case studies as their treats bake. This is usually takes two class periods to complete.
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6th - 12th
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Observation lab- inquiry
Many students think an observation is what they can see, but that is an incomplete definition. This set of lab stations will have students understanding the true meaning of the term- using all 5 senses. Be sure to have already covered lab safety prior to this activity.
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Also discuss the difference between an inference and an observation. For instance, "that egg sounds like it has pennies in it" is not an observation. They can say it sounds metallic (have a list of adjectives on th
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3rd - 8th
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Fall Science Lab: The Colorful Mystery of Leaves: Lab & Questions: Middle/high
Unveil Nature's Secrets with "The Colorful Mystery of Leaves" Lesson & Lab Immerse your students in a captivating journey through the heart of nature's artistry. Our lesson and lab combo brings the enchanting world of leaf pigmentation right to your fingertips, offering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on exploration.Here's What's Included: 1. Lesson Plan: Dive deep into the vibrant world of leaf pigmentation, from the vivid greens of chlorophyll to the mesmerizing hues of anthocyanins
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Fall Activity Autumn Science Labs for Middle School
Fall Science Labs for Middle School: Dive into the Magic of Autumn!Overview: Immerse your students in the captivating wonders of autumn with these ten science labs designed specifically for middle school minds! These hands-on experiments and activities not only align with curriculum standards but also evoke the enchanting spirit of fall, making learning both fun and relevant.1. "Fall-ing for Density!"Dive into the layers of fall with this interactive density lab. Using various fall-related liqui
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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