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Basic principles projects for homeschool
What is a Scientist? - Beginning Of The Year Back To School Science Activities
The best way to introduce science to kids is by inviting them to be scientists. This kid-friendly unit will explain what a scientist is, what scientists do, the tools they use, and the scientific method all while encouraging kids to think of themselves as scientists. It even includes 4 hands-on experiments that kids will love! This introductory science unit is packed with over 60 pages of resources that will get your class excited about science!It covers… ✔ What are scientists?✔ The scientific m
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1st - 3rd
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Element Superhero Project- Periodic Table Research Application
The periodic table of elements is key to understanding and mastering chemistry concepts. This periodic table project is fun and engaging and brings the periodic table to life!Students are encouraged to use their creativity to apply the concepts learned about the elements through some research. In this project, they design a superhero with abilities based on the properties of that element. Students explore the properties, uses and history of the element. They then use that knowledge to think cr
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5th - 9th
Science Fair - Science Inquiry Project for Grades 3-5 Editable Distance Learning
Are you nervous about teaching Science Fair? Not sure where to begin? You've found what you need! This science fair unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach the science process, it's got all of the planning sheets, lessons, calendar and more for you to put on a great science fair with CONFIDENCE! It's editable so you can customize this to fit your needs! This would be a great at home distance learning project!The project is designed as a 5-6 week homework project to be completed during April an
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3rd - 5th
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Natural Selection Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Evolution Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip story. The comic strip will take readers on a fun, but informative, journey through the six principles of natural selection: overproduction, competition, variation, adaptation, natural selection & speciation. This evolution project blends art and science in a fun and engaging way to help students gain a deeper understanding of how populations change over time.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF +
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6th - 9th
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Science Fair Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
SAVE 20% by purchasing the Science Fair Bundle! This product includes EVERYTHING you and your students need for the Science Fair!This bundle includes:• A Student's Guide to Research ProjectsA student preparation guide to primary and secondary research projects, which includes guidelines, timelines, worksheets and helpful tips• A Teacher's Guide to a Science FairA teacher preparation guide, which includes worksheets, timelines and best practices to conduct a Science Fair• Science Fair AssistantA
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3rd - 10th, Staff
Science Fair - Everything you need to Sponsor Science Fair Projects
Science Fair Guide, Contracts, and Rubrics - I have sponsored over a thousand science fair projects and taken middle school students as far as the National Level in Science Fair (Broadcom Masters, Lemelson Award, 2019). THIS is the guide I give my students and their parents. Directions on how to complete a science fair project - accurate and to the point, written at a middle school level. What to expect, things to think about, tips, hints, and pep talks.Rather than answering a bagillion question
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Mitosis Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of mitosis. This project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Grading rubric (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Four different comic strip templates★ A comic
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Life Science Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
Digestive System Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of how food is broken down and absorbed during digestion. Integrating art into science promotes active learning and allows students to express personal connections to the content. Student comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Grading rubric (PDF + Editabl
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Life Science Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
NGSS 5-ESS1-1 5th Grade Brightness of Stars
Introduce your students to core scientific concepts like modeling, scale, and argumentation, while complete this the NGSS performance expectation for 5-ESS1-1! Save when you buy the bundle!These lessons are also part of a 5th Grade NGSS Space Bundle that cover 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2, and 5-PS2-1, found here. Each of the 3 lessons includes engaging, ready to print resources, including:• Student Worksheets• Answer Keys• Detailed Teacher GuidesIn lesson 1, students create scale models of the Earth, Moo
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5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
Also included in: NGSS 5th Grade Space Bundle
Science Fair Project Guide - Grades 3-8 | PRINTABLE + DIGITAL + EDITABLE
Looking for a comprehensive resource that scaffolds your students through the scientific process and preps them for the Science Fair? Look no further! This resource is everything you need to guide your students in rigorous investigations and help them create an informative, accurate science fair project! It breaks down the scientific process with detailed activity sheets that guide students through the process and keeps them organized with checklists and timelines. Worried about judging and grad
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1st - 8th
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Scientific classification of Living Things Project 6 Kingdoms of Life Poster
“Six Kingdoms of Life Poster Project” is a guideline for designing a poster displaying the scientific classification of life - six kingdoms of living things: animals, plants, fungi, protists, eubacteria, and archaebacteria. It is a cross-curricular activity to engage in project-based learning when building a strong foundation for the concept of classifying live organisms.Provide your students an opportunity to convey researched information in a creative yet accessible and understandable way. Whe
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3rd - 8th
Forces and Motion Lapbook {flip book}: for Science
I am so excited to bring you this fun, interactive lapbook that is perfect for teaching your students all about forces and motion! My students loved putting together lapbooks, and I know yours will too! This 28 page packet will certainly be a hit! Just add construction paper!After your students learn about the forces and motion, they can use this lapbook to show what they know! This packet covers the terms:-position-force-push-pull-motion-speed-friction-gravity-mass-weightI hope you enjoy this!
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K - 3rd
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Volcano Research Project
This resource includes directions and rubric for a volcano research project. Allow students the opportunity to research and present information pertaining to one specific volcano (and hear about others from their classmates). A list of volcanoes is provided (that are all easily researched, understood, and interesting), as well as a list of SPECIFIC facts students should research about each. Students choose a format to present: either a PowerPoint Presentation, trifold brochure, or poster. The ru
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Types of Volcanoes - Volcano Bundle (with Student Workbook!)
Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing
Biome/ Ecosystem Research template-
Topics include:
-a description of the biome
-location
-What makes life hard here...types of adaptations that would be helpful
-how humans have affected the biome/ environmental concerns
-description of 1 plant and 2 animals that live here and the adaptations they have to help them survive
-a possible food web for that biome
Also included is a rough draft organizer for a final paper and a final paper document.
This product is part of the following bundle:
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5th - 9th
Push and Pull STEM
This Pushes and Pulls engineering STEM activity engages students' problem solving skills, engineering thinking, and math skills for Force and Motion. They will love creating a way to successfully move the rocks! This STEM activity targets the NGSS Standards for Force and Motion.
In this Pushes and Pulls Engineering challenge the truck broke down, but the rocks still need moved! Students will build a way to move the rocks using the available supplies, but be sure to stay on budget!
Please
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K - 3rd
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
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K - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Diffusion and Osmosis Egg Activity Distance Learning
Kids LOVE this Diffusion and Osmosis 'Egg-speriment' activity of watching an egg change drastically when soaked in various liquids! The vinegar dissolves the shell, leaving the cell membranes as the gateway to lots of excitement! This becomes a memorable way to drive home the concept of cell membrane passive transport processes! And even if you don't teach cell transport processes, this is a creative, fun experiment to start out the school year or as a fun themed experiment for kids to perform n
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6th - 7th
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Moon Phase Calendar - draw the moon every night and write the correct phase
Month long Moon log with space for the date and the correct phase.
For more Moon lessons- check out these!
Moon Phases Cut and Paste Practice
Moon Basics reading for annotating with review questions embedded
Review Moon Phases using your Birthday! Computers needed
Moon Phase Calendar Cut and Paste Practice- how long is each Moon phase?
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2nd - 8th
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Science Fair Student Guide - Print and Digital Versions
This effective guide is the ultimate tool for helping students achieve success creating wonderful science experiments and projects. Students are guided step-by-step which makes the entire process easy and fulfilling. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning.--- RESOURCE DETAILS ---Kids in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade can use the notebook with guidance. Included is a short teacher guide on how to implement the student science g
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: 5th Grade TOP 25 Math, Language, Science, Social Skills Variety Pack
Animal Life Cycle and Spring Science Activities | Life Cycle of an Ant Craft
Animal Life Cycle Activities (Ant Life Cycle Craft)
This Ant Life Cycle Wheel is the perfect activity to help your students review what they have learned about the life cycle of ants.
This ant life cycle packet comes with
*a colored cover
*a colored wheel template with text and images
*a black and white cover
*a black and white wheel template with text and images
*colored cover and wheel template on one page
*black and white cover and wheel template on one page
Templates are in color, and bl
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K - 4th
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Animal Life Cycle & Spring Science Activities | Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle Craft
Animal Life Cycle Activities (Sea Turtle Life Cycle Craft)
This Sea Turtle Life Cycle Wheel is the perfect activity to help your students review what they have learned about the life cycle of sea turtles.
This sea turtle life cycle packet comes with
*a colored cover
*a colored wheel template with text and images
*a black and white cover
*a black and white wheel template with text and images
*colored cover and wheel template on one page
*black and white cover and wheel template on one page
Te
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K - 4th
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Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, and Constants Superhero Assignment
In this fun and challenging assignment, students will create a superhero based on an independent variable, dependent variable, or controlled variable (constant). Students will use the definitions and what they know about variables to determine their superhero's name, superpower, secret weapon, and greatest weakness. Then they will write a paragraph explaining how their variable is represented in their superhero.This resource includes a Spanish version.This resource contains a blank Variable Supe
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Scientific Method Introduction BUNDLE: nonfiction, 4 experiments, project
Scientific Method Bundle: TEACH, REVIEW, PRACTICE!!
Introductory reading with comprehension questions embedded, introduction experiment with practice scenarios to help with identifying variables and 3 experiments to PRACTICE the scientific method! This bundle is JAM PACKED!!
Includes the following products:
Scientific Method Introduction Experiment using Skittles
Scientific Method reading, explanation and mini poster project
4 Scientific Method Scenarios- Review Concepts, steps and find variab
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4th - 7th
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Energy Pyramid Model Activity for Ecosystems
Stack up the fun as students learn about food chains, food webs, and energy transfer through an ecosystem with this engaging hands-on ecology activity.WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 4 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student directions and template• Colored Teacher Example• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft School with directions provided or altered to fit your school’s personal learning management system STUDENTS WILL
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
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