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Middle school math laboratories for Easel
How Much Sugar is in Bubble Gum Measuring Mass Scientific Method Experiment
In this Activity, students practice measuring the mass of bubble gum before and after its chewed, then make some calculations to determine the percentage of sugar in the gum- definitely a crowd pleaser! This activity is great for everyone- students get to chew gum and teachers get students to practice measuring mass, and calculating averages and percents!I think real BUBBLE GUM like double bubble works best for this! THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF THE FOLLOWING BUNDLE:Metrics Measuring Bundle: Introdu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Scientific Method Lab: Paper Airplane Model Design
This “Scientific Method Lab: Paper Airplane Design" was designed for my 5th grade class, but it can easily be used with any grade level. The Big Idea would be force and motion.Older students might even like to “tweak” the lab and design their own paper airplane models!Included are lab instructions following the scientific method, a data recording sheet, and the paper airplane foldables. The lab follows the scientific method, but it does not include a Review of Literature, an abstract, or a disp
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science | Investigate Light | Grade 4 5
Excite students by using glowsticks to investigate chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will discover chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. They will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightness of a glow stick? The journal
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4th - 6th
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5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 5-PS1-1
, 4-PS3-2
Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal and Worksheets For Grade 4 And 5
A step by step science fair guide with workbook pages, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It helps fourth and fifth graders create age-appropriate experiments with less parental guidance. Teachers can use as a classroom unit on the scientific method, science processes, and to help complete a whole-class project. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience.Don't be nervous when your child says they want to participate in the science fair.Nervous about pl
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4th - 6th, Staff
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3-5-ETS1-3
Battle of the Bacteria Cells Petri Dishes (Article, experiment, report)
Battle of the Bacteria Video / Lesson Plan Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAXqaKTLoRcWhether you teach upper elementary or middle school, it can be difficult to fit all of the subjects in a given day. With this activity, it makes it simple to teach math, writing, reading, health, and of course science together with one experiment. (I have done this activity as a 5th grade and 7th grade teacher).In this activity, students go throughout the school and collect samples of places that t
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5th - 7th
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Vascular and Nonvascular Plants | Water Transportation | Grade 4 5 Science
Discover the differences in vascular and nonvascular plants in this complete unit. Students will explore color chromatography and how plants transport water at the same time. Uses simple supplies,meets the Science and Engineering Practices, and helps develop academic language in science. Includes lesson plans, investigation journal, teacher guide, and assessment. Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is a great way to get students to use the scientific method at home. The supplies are
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS1-1
Mini Science Fair Project: Surface Tension Lab
This product was created for a classroom science lab designed to be used to introduce students to the scientific method and to doing a "real" Science Fair Project. It includes all parts of the scientific method and the Science Fair components. The experiment includes a blank lab sheet, detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing the lab, a data sheet, instructions for writing a science report, lab "slips" for grading participation in the lab, and an diagram for helping to set up a displa
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
Skittle Radiometric Decay Half-life Lab
Did you know you can use Skittles candy to demonstrate absolute dating and radiometric decay! Buy a 1-4 lb bag at your local bulk warehouse store for savings. This lab is a great way to show how isotopes decay by shaking a plate full of random skittles. Students use Skittles to observe "Isotopes" decay over each half life. At the end of the lab (and only IF they have done all their work) they can enjoy their "daughter products". Skittles were used because they are durable, hypoallergenic, and th
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-4
, HS-PS1-6
, MS-PS1-4
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Scientific Method Activity Practice Data Analysis Qualitative and Quantitative
This activity has students collect QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE DATA about the candy in a mixed pack, such as Skittles or M&Ms. There are many candy activities out there, but none quite covered the quantitative and qualitative skills I wanted my middle school students to practice, so I designed my own! This lab is designed to be simple so that students can master beginner lab and data collection skills.In this activity, students will:READ an article about the differences between qualitativ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Introduction to Experimentation Activity Set for Middle School Science
Inverse Function Investigation with Desmos.com
In this online investigation, students use Desmos.com as a substitute for the traditional graphing calculator to investigate properties of inverse functions. This is a great introductory activity into inverse functions as it gives students a visual understanding of what a function and its inverse can look like. In the activity, students are instructed to create a table of values for a function, create the table of values for the inverse function, and graph the line y=x. In so doing, students
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8th - 9th
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Length, Mass, Volume, and Density Labs
This packet works well as an introduction to length, mass, volume, and density and includes three simple physical science labs that can each be completed in one class period. They require very little "set-up" but are always enjoyed by my students. Included in the packet:1. A foldable on Mass, Volume, Weight, and Density2. Measuring Length Lab3. Measuring Volume Lab4. Mass and Density LabTpT Digital Activities Pages Now Available?Set up is easy and either free or inexpensive. The Mass and D
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Bundle
Geometry - Graphing Special Lines-Parallel and Perpendicular-Two Investigations
This activity contains two investigations. First Investigation:• On the graph provided, students graph each of the pairs of points and draw a line through the pair of points.• The students study the two lines and conjecture that the two lines are parallel.• Then the students find the slope of the two given lines to notice that when the lines were parallel the slope of the two lines are equal.• Students repeat these three steps with four more points. • After students know that two parallel lines
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8th - 10th
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Geometry - Area and Perimeter - An Exploration on the Geoboard
This activity is designed to be used with a geoboard (11 x 11 pegs). An alternative for geoboards is included in this package (index size cards with 11 x 11 geoboards). Students explore the meaning of perimeter and area by constructing polygons on the geoboard with rubber bands or drawing line segments that represent the rubber bands on the index size cards. The activity can also be used with Communicator Clearboards, available from Educator's Outlet and a copy of a student grid. After the st
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6th - 9th
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Bread Mold Experiment
This activity was used to go along with a "Characteristics of Living Things" unit. This product contains directions for setting up an experiment that explores how moisture affects the rate of mold growth on bread. Students are required to identify the parts of the experiment, form a hypothesis, and collect data over the course of 1-2 weeks. This product also contains a graphing component, where students create a double line graph to show how moisture affected mold growth over the course of th
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5th - 8th
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Plant Growth | Cloning Plants Experiment | Grade 4 5 6 Botany Science Activity
Cloning plants is an easy and memorable science experiment for introducing plant cells. Students can bring their new plant home as a Mother's Day present. Teachers will love its’ ease of use, simple supplies, and thinking skills. The file is a PDF, but comes with a pre-created Easel by TpT overlay. We added text boxes and tips for completing it online. Click "Open in Easel" on the product page to get started. They can be added to your Google Classroom as an assignment. Students can also print
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
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Also included in: Plant Growth | Cloning Experiment | Science Bundle Grade K To 5
AREA OF TRIANGLES USING GEOBOARDS
This activity will lead middle school students through constructing triangles and rectangles that are related to each other to determine a method for finding the area of a triangle. There are three parts of the investigation:• Finding the area of triangles where there is one horizontal and one vertical side• Finding the area of triangles where there is one horizontal or one vertical side• Finding the area of triangles of general triangles.The investigation ends with the students summarizing what
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6th - 8th
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Slinky Sound Unit w MythBusters Video Lab
Transform your classroom into an exciting laboratory of sound exploration with our comprehensive "Slinky Sound Unit." This resource takes the fascinating world of sound and makes it come alive for your students by incorporating engaging activities, hands-on experiments, and captivating MythBusters videos.Key highlights of the "Slinky Sound Unit with MythBusters Video Lab" include:Interactive Learning: Immerse your students in a world of auditory discovery. This unit is designed to encourage acti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-1
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Stacking Cups Analysis - an authentic in-depth discovery of linear equations!
Starting with a simple question, your class will embark on a three-to-five-day authentic learning experience that will allow your students to develop an intuitive understanding of rate of change, initial value, forms of linear equations, systems of linear equations, and their solutions! Ready?This is a three-part learning experience.In Stacking Cups students independently* try to answer the question "How many cups does it take to make a stack as tall as your teacher?" by taking measurements and
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7th - 10th
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Density Unit
This 32 page unit includes 2 labs - density column and floating soda cans - as well as 6 worksheets to practice calculating density, mass, and volume, and 1 worksheet reviewing mass and volume. All answer keys included. This unit could easily fill 7-8 class periods and is suitable for grades 4-8.This Density Unit is a natural follow up to our previously published Mass and Volume Unit. Related Products• Density Bundle of 10 activities• Density Calculations 2 player digital game• Density Calcula
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Zombie Motion, Speed and Acceleration Physics Lab Set
Have you had days where your students seem like zombies? Why not have them act like zombies to study the physics of motion?!This lab set contains all the note sheets, labs and follow up to study speed, motion, acceleration and the start of Newton's Laws!You can change this to study the motion and force of zombies, though I did this with the physics cars I had. I also found that red, black and blue dry erase markers can be used to make a quick zombie makeup set. You can scare students or have the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Trig - Law of Sines - PARTNER PAIRS
Partners will work on separate columns of problems that will result in the same answer to check each others' work.There is a set of 10 problems for each partner to complete. 6 problems are on finding missing sides and 4 problems are on finding missing angles.The RELAY RACE has some of these same problems. The RELAY has 32 different problems. This product has 20 problems.Posted: 11/5/14 so 50% off through 11/8/14
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7th - 11th
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Ciencia de Dulces: Laboratorio del Método Científico
Este experimento laboratorio ahora en españolCandy Science Lab: time: 60-90 minute class period o You will Need: 1 bag of skittles, 1 bag of M and Ms, 1 bag of Gummy Bears, and 1 bag of Jelly Beans, 1 set of small paper cups, (water), pitcher, (clock or timer). o Procedure: Place 4 small paper cups on each student group’s desk. Place one of each type of candy with the cups on the desks. (I usually give the students some candy before the lab so that they don’t whine the whole lab about being ar
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3rd - 6th
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Density Lab Middle School- 5 Exploration Activities
Students will review density through five different explorations. You can set these explorations up in stations, as a multi-day lab, or as class demonstrations. One of the explorations can be extended so that students are required to measure the mass, volume, and density of solid cubes. Included:Teacher InstructionsStudent Density Exploration Sheets w/ questionsTeacher Answer KeyMaterials needed: Exploration 1- helium filled balloon, regular balloonExploration 2- 2 cubes different volume, same m
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5th - 8th
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Paper Airplane STEM Lab
A super simple paper airplane STEM Lab! In this lab, students are given a chance to create their own paper airplane using a sheet of printer paper and paperclips. Then, it's off the airport to see who can make their plane fly the furthest. Lab Instructions: Teacher I usually have my students complete The Force Fours of Flight and questions first to kind of build background knowledge and to kind of get them hooked. Plus, it allows them to already be familiar with the forces of flight prior to the
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3rd - 12th
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