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5th grade physical science resources for Easel Activities
5 STEM Activities Desert Island STEM Challenge Bridge Catapult Raft Hut STEAM
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization!These STEM challeng
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Forces Acting on Structures Workbook (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Forces Acting on Structures unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms).Students will gain an understanding of forces that act on structures, and how various structures withstand them. Topics include types of forces, types of loads, forces of nature (earthquakes, hurricanes, avalanches), and natural and built structures. Includes a team-building structure challenge and a famous structure research project. Interactive, hands-on acti
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5th
Also included in: Forces Acting on Structures Unit (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set
Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Properties of and Changes in Matter Workbook (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Properties of and Changes in Matter unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Matter and Energy).Students will gain an understanding of the properties of matter, changes of state, and physical and chemical change. Topics covered in this resource include the different states of matter, changes in states of matter, physical and chemical properties, physical and chemical changes, and the relation of these topics to our daily lives. Interactive, hands-on activ
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5th
Also included in: Properties of and Changes in Matter Unit (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
Build a Bubble Wand End of the Year STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in your Classroom at the End of the School Year!Make learning fun with this End of the Year STEM Activity! For the Bubble Wand STEM Challenge, students are asked by a toy company to design a bubble wand that makes the biggest bubbles.The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM Teachers, STEM Friday, parents who love ha
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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Thermal Energy Transfer Task Cards Activity: Convection, Conduction & Radiation
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of thermal energy.
This product contains 24 cards which has students identify a picture as being an example of conduction, convection or radiation. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards:
All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card Bundl
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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March Madness Basketball STEM Activity Engineering, Sports, Elementary
Integrate STEM in your classroom with a Basketball STEM Challenge!Get your students pumped up for basketball and STEM! Design and build an amazing Basketball Shooter and Goal! Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas for creating a basketball shooter and goal. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, th
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: March STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle Basketball, St Patricks Day
Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments
This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science unit you’ve been waiting for.Working in stations or centers saves time and uses less materials.Directions for each project are simple and easy to follow. Kids can work independently! Kids become engaged in fun activities that build understanding of l
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Forms of Energy Centers | Lab Stations | Worksheets
Teaching a unit on types of energy can be really fun, especially when you think of the great experiments you can do during a unit like this. Now imagine that someone has made it easier for you. Oh wait, I already have! These centers will be a fun yet thorough way to cover the types of energy in your class.Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes: ✓ Mechanical ✓ Heat ✓ Light ✓ Sound ✓ ElectricalWith This Product You’ll Get: ✓ Teacher directions ✓ Student directions for each
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3rd - 5th
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Mass, Volume & Density Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review mass, volume & density with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template****************************************
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4th - 9th
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Chemical and Physical Changes Task Cards (Properties of Matter Activity)
These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of chemical and physical changes.
This product contains 24 cards which have students identify each illustration as either a chemical or physical change. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: If you enjoyed this product, check out my other Science Task Cards:
All of the Cootie Catchers below are in my: Science Task Card
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Calculating Density | Solving for D=m/v Formula Practice, Maze & Word Search
Students will enjoy calculating density with EzPz Science Formulas. These density formula problems have students solving equations for density, mass and volume in a fun and engaging way! A perfect review for state testing! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go!Includes 3 student pages - Fun maze with 6 density word problems to solve- Word search with density key words (students must answer clues to get key words) - Solving for density, mass and vo
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5th - 8th
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STEM Activities Pioneer Challenge Science Bundle Set of 5 STEM Projects
This is a set of 5 STEM challenges centered around the story of a pioneer family. After hearing about their travels west during the Land Rush of 1889, students will read about different parts of the journey. Each one will challenge them to design something to help the family build their new life.Includes 5 different STEM projects:Thirsty Travelers: Design A Water FilterHome Sweet Home: Construct A CabinWhose Territory?: Build A TowerBath Time: Solar Water HeaterDigging A Well: Design A Rock Move
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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Doodle Notes for Heat Transfer | Science Doodle Notes
Heat Transfer Doodle Notes These doodle notes teach students about how heat moves via conduction, convection and radiation. Doodle notes help provide visual triggers that improve focus, memory and learning and are useful in helping students visualize science concepts. Doodle notes can be used for initial instruction OR as a study sheet for students to review. An answer key is included as well as a few versions of the student doodle sheet so that you can pick one that best matches your students
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Fun Winter STEM Activities Projects Science Parachute Tower Snowball Shooter
This set of winter STEM challenges are centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers who need your students' help to survive!Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" (preview video) to build interest. After hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one presents a problem to solve and will challenge them to design something to help the group make it back to base camp.Includes 5 separate winter STEM challenges:Arctic Architect: Co
Grades:
4th - 7th
Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Dog Sled STEM Activity
Build a Dog Sled Winter STEM Challenge! Students love completing this winter STEM challenge! Students learn about the history of dog sled racing by reading about the great serum race to Nome, Alaska in 1925. After learning about the history of dog sled racing students design, build, and test a dog sled using only the materials provided. The dog sled will be tested based on two variables (speed and being able to carry the most cargo). This is a fun and engaging activity for students to work on du
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Winter STEM Activities and Winter STEM Challenges Bundle
The States of Matter Task Cards (Change of Phase Activity: Solid, Liquid, Gas)
States of Matter Task Cards: These task cards are a great way for students to practice their skills with questions about the states of matter.
This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the states of matter. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted.
Important: Check out my other products on the States of Matter:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordio
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4th - 9th
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Sound Waves: Label the Wave
Studying sound? This may be the perfect activity to help your students understand the important parts of a sound wave. Students will cut out the name and definition of each area of the wave, then glue them to the diagram. Vocabulary included: crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, resting point
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, Circuits, Batteries, More
Explore the fascinating world of electricity with Snap Circuits Electricity Unit - Lessons, Experiments, and More! This comprehensive resource is designed to engage students in eight interactive Snap Circuit experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences that reinforce essential electricity concepts. Ideal for both classroom and home settings, these fully illustrated lessons are written in friendly language, making them accessible and enjoyable for students.► What's Included?1. Comprehensi
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, 4-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-3
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Also included in: Snap Circuits Electricity Bundle - Units 1 and 2
Light and Color: Reflection, Refraction and Absorption Labs
These labs are perfect for helping students explore how reflection, refraction and absorption work. The labs that are included are as follows:**Student lab sheets are included for each lab, they have places for students to record their hypothesis, materials, observations and conclusions. (question and procedures are already on the sheet). Teacher explanations are also included!Lab 1: "What will happen to the view of the penny as we add water to the cup?" Students see how refraction makes it pos
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Light and Color Bundle : The Complete Set
Sound Energy Unit - Hands-on Science Activities - Stations/Centers/Labs & STEM
This engaging sound energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a STEM activity, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! Open the preview to take a closer look at the science unit, which uses the 5E Model.Engage: A pretest gets kids thinking about sound energy.Explore: Using inquiry, students explore key science concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three simple (but powerful) activities and draw
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Energy Unit – Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound, Reflection, Refract
The Energy Unit includes everything you need to teach your students about the forms of energy! Topics include – Mechanical Energy (Kinetic and Potential), Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound, Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, Transparent, Translucent, Opaque, Conduction, Convection, and Radiation. Like all of my science packs, this pack also includes printables, interactive notebook, and a 100% editable PowerPoint. *Also includes digital access via Google Slides.What’s included in the pack: (An
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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