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Elementary basic principles laboratories
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science journ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque Light Text Reading, Experiment, Sort Activity
This interactive and hands-on experiment and sorting activity will allow your students to actually the difference between materials that are transparent, translucent and opaque. This is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! Use this for your upper elementary or middle school science class.This product includes:Text reading with comprehension questions introducing light, reflection, transparent, translucent and opaque vocabulary.A simple experiment to
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3rd - 7th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste
This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical and chem
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
NGSS 5th Grade Energy in Ecosystems BUNDLE
Covers NGSS Standards 5-PS3-1, 5-LS1-1, and 5-LS2-1. Save $$$ when you buy the bundle! This is a FULL UNIT for the 5th grade NGSS standards in "Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems". The resources includes 10 lessons cover at least 18 class periods! This bundle includes three ready to print NGSS-Aligned Performance Expectations AND 7 additional lessons that give students the information they need to complete the performance expectations. Each Performance Task includes teacher guides, st
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Grades:
5th
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-LS1-1
Scientific Method: Lab Report Template for Any Science Experiment
Improve your students' scientific method lab report skills with these FULLY EDITABLE templates. Check out the preview to see what's included.Tired of checking multiple packets and flipping all over the place just to plan your week? Check out the All-In-One Digital Teacher Lesson Planner with Automatic Weekly Timetable.Template Features:- Students plan, record and graph their work on lightly shaded grid area to help them keep things neat and organized.- Integrated rubric (fully editable!) for tea
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity
Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle
Scientific Method Stations: An Activity for Hypotheses, Variables, and More!
These middle school scientific method stations can be used in a variety of ways. They can allow students to practice hypothesis writing, variable identification, procedure writing, and more. The stations give students an opportunity to practice the scientific method in a fun way while allowing teachers to provide extra assistance to ELL and SPED students if needed. This resource includes the following pieces:20 Stations CardsDirections and ideas for how to use this resource to practice different
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Newton's Laws of Motion - S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations
This Newton’s Laws of Motion S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station activity is designed to get your students engaged, collaborating, and moving in your daily lesson. A Google Form for distance learning is also included with your purchase. Each station provides a different method for reinforcing important science content. All stations correlate to a task that is represented by a letter in the word SCIENCE. These stations will have students Summarize, Create, Interpret, Experiment, Navigate, Challenge, and E
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.
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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Elephant's Toothpaste Scientific Method Experiment for Young Scientists K - 2
This is one of my favorite activities! It is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration or working in lab groups. In this K-2 version, students practice the steps of the scientific method by changing one of the variables in the experiment, making a hypothesis (prediction), observations, and conclusions. Students can follow along with the picture based procedure or text based. In this activity, a solution of yeast is mixed with a solution of hydro
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K - 2nd
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Steps of the Scientific Method Activity with Selfie Scenarios
This activity allows students to see the scientific method at work in something seemingly unrelated to science class—taking selfies! Students work in groups to arrange selfie scenario cards into the order of the six steps of the scientific method. (Don't worry: the scenarios are school appropriate.) A worksheet is included for students to complete together and individually. The activity will last around 30-45 minutes. An extension activity is also included that takes an additional 30 minutes to
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Introduction to CER: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson with Examples- DIGITAL
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) is a method for teaching students to think and write scientifically. CER is useful when writing a conclusion or explaining the results of an experiment or activity. Students are encouraged to not just give a one-word response, but to make a claim, then justify their answer with data from the experiment, and finally connect the data with scientific reasoning.You can use the CER method in science to allow students to be able to support their ideas with evidence. T
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5th - 9th
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Christmas Science: Candy Cane Science Experiment
This science lab is quick, easy and perfect for the holiday season!The question is simple: What will happen to candy canes when they are soaked in each solution: water; salt water; baking soda and water and vinegar?With this simple lab booklet students will:Follow simple procedures for conducting an experiment.Make a hypothesis.Observe changes.Document results. This product includes:A half page booklet with pages to make a hypothesis, document results and summarize resultsA full page booklet
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Gummy Bear Science Experiment - Osmosis Science Lab Projects Activities Unit
Gummy Bear Osmosis Activity! This package contains all of the student lab materials for a science experiment on Gummy Bear Osmosis. Perfect for your upcoming elementary science unit, this is a great way to learn about the scientific method. This science activity could be done as a whole class or done individually.In this sweet experiment, students will apply the scientific method to investigate a problem. Students work to answer the question “What will happen to a Gummy Bear when it is soaked in
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Learning How to Use Science Tools: Science Notebook Recording Sheets
This mini-unit is perfect for the first days of school when you are busy teaching routines and expectations. It includes 6 very simple, hands-on science activities that give children the opportunity to practice using science tools common in most primary classrooms.
Activities include:
*How Many Drops of Water Fit on a Penny (dropper)
*How Many Scoops Fit in Your Cup? (measuring cups)
*Using a Hand Lens to Match Tiny and Big Pictures
*Using a Balance to Compare Weights
*Making Kool-Aid "Fizz"
*S
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density
Really get into measuring metrics for science with this Metrics Measuring Bundle- Introduce, practice and review measuring length, solid volume, liquid volume, mass and density! This bundle is PACKED with resources to teach, practice and engage in experiments with Metrics! Included in this bundle are: Measuring Metrics review Length, Mass, Volume including station practiceDensity Measurement Practice: Find the Density of Everyday Objects.Gummy Worm Scientific Method Density Inquiry Activity Expe
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5th - 9th
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NGSS Back to School Science Bundle of STEM Activities and Labs Middle School
Jumpstart your school year with this bundle of NGSS-aligned Back to School resources (and 3 freebies) which are sure to engage and challenge your students' thinking and impress parents and colleagues during the first few weeks of school! These middle school activities have been updated to include digital interactive notebooks if you're teaching remotely! Get your students NGSS ready from the first weeks of school and introduce them to the shift in science education! Check out the descriptions an
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Scientific Method Lab Activities
Scientific Method Lab Activities - Look no further! These three scientific method labs are SPOT ON for middle school! Easy for you... fun for them! Here are three scientific method lab activities to start your year off with a bang! Scientific Method Lab Activity #1 - Drops on a Penny Materials: pennies, droppers, cups of water, paper towels Time: 40 minutes Best grade level: 6th Possible grades: 5th - 8thScientific Method Lab Activity #2 - Spring a Leak? Materials: Plast
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
States of Matter Interactive Notebooks States of Matter Activities Flapbooks
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about matter? If so, then look no further.This 37 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Matter! In this packet you will find the following:*Pictures of the 4 different flap books included *Pictures of 4 different science experiments *Lab sheet for Density Experiment*Lab sheet for Buoyancy Experiment*Lab sheet for Volume Experiment*Lab sheet for Mass Experiment*Matter Vocabulary sheet with definitions*Matter Vocabu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Constellations by Season
Help your students master the 5th grade NGSS Performance Expectation: 5-ESS1-2 Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.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. This resource includes two lessons:• Lesson 1 is an advanced, optional lesson for 5th graders that introduces them to what causes the seasons. Students first complet
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Grades:
5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
Also included in: NGSS 5th Grade Space Bundle
STEM throughout the year- The Bundle (preschool, kindergarten, and first grade)
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (This acronym can also be spelled “STEAM” in which the “A” stands for art.)
This packet is full of fun, hands-on, innovative STEM activities that your preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students are sure to love.
Why STEM?
As educators we are tasked with preparing the next generation for jobs that may not even be created yet. Students need to be able to work collaboratively with their peers and be able to problem solve. STEM of
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Dancing Worms {a candy science investigation}
Looking for an engaging science investigation that gives kiddos the opportunity to practice using the scientific method with a super cool result? Look no further! Your class will love making their gummy worms dance with this easy to follow experiment!
In this investigation students will:
→ Make a hypothesis.
→ Follow simple procedures to conduct an experiment.
→ Document results.
→ Write and draw to summarize experiment results.
This product also includes:
→ a full page version of the exper
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Lab Report Templates - Explore the Scientific Method
Easily document experiments for your science fair or any science experiment! These lab report templates are age-appropriate. Follow the scientific method and document each step along the way. What You'll Get✅ Laboratory Report Formats - each style comes in multiple optionsWorksheet style - single page or double-sided, includes data collection page Graphic organizer style - engaging with science clip art Tri-fold interactive journal style ✅ Bonus Pages2-page lab report specifically for growing a
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS2-1
Writing A Hypothesis in the Scientific Method: Lesson, Activities, Checklist
Do your students struggle when writing a valid hypothesis? This product is a step by step direction lesson to walk students through the process. Students can follow the directions to write a hypothesis correctly, then use the checklist to double-check their work. Included are: * 1 page of notes including the step-by-step directions and hypothesis writing checklist * 2 pages of activities including writing a hypothesis based on a problem with research and several hypotheses to evaluate ho
Grades:
4th - 8th
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