Middle school End of Year literature laboratories

Grades:

4th - 6th

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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines

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What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes. This STEM Challenge Pack is focused on Simple Machines! There are six challenges included in this pack: Inclined Plane Bean Bags Challenge Lever Launcher Challenge Archimedes Screw Challenge Pencil

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The One and Only Ivan, by K. Applegate

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What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The One and Only Ivan", by Katherine Applegate. There are five challenges included in this pack: Ivan’s Wooden Crate Challenge Elephant Trunk

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Sign of the Beaver, by E. Speare

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What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "The Sign of teh Beaver", by Elizabeth George Speare. There are five challenges included in this pack: Log Cabin Challenge Beaver Dam Challenge

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans

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End of Year, Forensics, Science

Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? Students LOVE the intrigue of Forensic Science CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 4-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, 5-PS1-3

, 5-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

, MS-PS1-2

Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)

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Midwest Science

This is a 1 day project where students will make a home-made lava lamp from a plastic water bottle, vegetable oil, food coloring, & an Alka-Seltzer tablet. The lab worksheet provides all directions AND includes pre & post lab questions. It also includes a follow up that briefly explains the science behind how a lava lamp works and includes 4 questions for the students to answer when finished reading.Answer Key IncludedPDF Format & Edible Copy IncludedPlease leave a comment and rati

Subjects:

Back to School, End of Year, General Science

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Laboratory

Also included in: MS & HS Science Labs, Activities, STEM Challenges, & Web Quests (Growing Bundle)

Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge

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What teacher doesn't love to use simple materials, like newspapers, in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to make some Newspaper Shoes? Can your team build a pair of newspaper shoes for one of your team members that they can put on and take off

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #21 - 10 Challenges

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Mount Everest

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What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the incredible Mount Everest! There are five challenges included in this pack: Base Camp Tent Challenge Ice Fall Ladders Challenge Mountain Climbers Challenge We

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ The 100th Day of School Challenges

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What teacher doesn't love the 100th Day of School? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some special school days and events. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the 100th day of school There are five challenges included in this pack: 100 Cup Stacking Challenge 100 Pennies Foil Boat Challenge 100 Toothpic

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Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Back to School, End of Year, Engineering

Also included in: Holiday/Monthly Bundle Collection ~ 8 Holiday Packs ~ 18 Monthly Challenges!

Fun Team Building Activity (Note Card Tower Challenge)

Created by

Midwest Science

This resource is a fun team building activity where students work together to build the tallest tower that can hold an unopened water bottle using only 20 notecards. The handout guides students through the following process:Make a predictionReflect on the building process before creating an official designRecord procedures they used to build their towerCollect and graph the height data from every group in the classMake a conclusion about what is the best way to use the notecardsPDF & Editab

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Games

Also included in: Physical Science Labs (Growing Bundle)

Owl Pellet Dissection Activity Fun End of Year Science Lab for Middle School

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Biology, End of Year, Science

Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! This owl pellet activity is packed full of print-and-go activities to make dissecting owl pellets a hoot! This great collection of 10 engaging and unique activities will enhance your study of barn owls and owl pellets. These ready-to-print, no-prep activities will make your dissection of owl pellets as fun and easy as possible!Who are these activities best suited for?Public, Private & Christian schoolsHomeschoolers and Homeschool C

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

NGSS:

MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Owl Pellet Dissection Activities, No Prep Escape Room & More - Middle School

STEM Engineering Challenge Picture Book Pack ~ Monsters Under Bridges

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What teacher doesn't love picture books? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved picture books. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Monsters Under Bridges", by Rachel Roellke Coddington. There are six challenges included in this pack: Index Card Bridge Challenge Popsicle Stick Bridge

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Grades:

1st - 6th

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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle Collection ~ 12 STEM Engineering Packs ~ 62 Challenges!

Olive the Other Reindeer - Picture Book STEM Design Challenge

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Engineering, Literature

This Engineering Design Challenge is based on the picture book, Olive the Other Reindeer, by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold. Can your group create the tallest gum drop tree using toothpicks and gum drops? Materials: (per group) One box of toothpicks One bag of gum drops (Christmas ones work well!) Ruler This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all incl

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Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The Witches, by Roald Dahl

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What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, The Witches, by Roald Dahl. There are five challenges included in this pack:Folding Screen ChallengeGrand High Witch ChallengeMouse Zip Line Challen

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Pencil Pulley - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

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What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Pulley! Can you design a pencil pulley that can lift the weight of a book at least two feet?Materials: (per pair or group)-Table top area-Pencil -Ribbon spo

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Build a Telescope - STEM Engineering Challenge

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What teacher doesn't love to give kids a chance to design and experiment in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs using cheap and easy to find materials.Are you ready to design and build a working telescope? Can you design and build a working telescope?Materials Needed: (per classroom)- cardboard tu

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

End of Year, Science, Spring

Also included in: Personalized STEM Bundle #22 - 15 STEM Packs

Flower Dissection | Hands on Lab | Back to School | End of Year

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Home Sweet Third

This resource includes all you need to teach the parts of a flower. It also includes a hands on and engaging flower dissection lab. Students get to dissect a real flower! This is excellent for a Plant Growth & Development unit, Life Sciences, the spring, and even something to keep students engaged at the both the beginning of the year and the end of the year! This resource includes:Three day lesson plan ideasFlower dissection lab directionsGuiding questions (during the lab) and discussion

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks

Archimedes Screw - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

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What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Screw! Can your group create a working Archimedes screw that moves the most cereal in three minutes?Materials: (per pair or group)-Empty water bottle (Smart

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Crash, by Jerry Spinelli

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What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels. This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Crash", by Jerry Spinelli. There are five challenges included in this pack: Conestoga Wagon Challenge Paper Sea Chest Challenge Wildlife Habit

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Paper Plate Water Wheel - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines

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What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Wheel & Axle! Can you create a working water wheel that spins when rice is poured over it?Materials: (per group)-Paper plates-Pencil-Scissors and tape-P

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Fun End of Year Activities Middle School Science Hands-on After State Testing

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End of Year, Forensics, Science

Check out these 7 FUN, low-prep END OF THE YEAR science activities! Are you an exhausted teacher looking for an exciting and hassle-free way to wrap up the school year? I have you covered! I put together this variety pack of 7 memorable science activities designed to engage and educate upper elementary and middle school students. With minimal teacher preparation required, these activities are perfect for busy educators who want to create lasting memories with their students before summer break!W

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, 5-PS1-3

, 5-PS1-4

, MS-LS1-3

, 5-ESS3-1

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Forensic Science Fingerprints Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Low Prep Activity

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End of Year, Forensics, Science

Look for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This forensic science fingerprinting activity is a CSI-type lab investigation for middle school students, students will identify FINGERPRINTS to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares!This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This la

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum

End of The Year Activities: Elementary STEM Science Experiments Worksheets

Created by

Geeking out on STEM

Welcome to our End of School Year Science Lab Bundle! This bundle is designed to engage elementary students in fun and educational science experiments, perfect for wrapping up the school year with excitement and learning. Let's dive into what's included:Properties of Water LabDescription: Explore the fascinating properties of water through hands-on experiments and engaging activities.Supplies:Closing containerPaper towels (or any cleaning material)Dishwashing liquid (non-clear)Cooking oil (e.g.,

Subjects:

End of Year, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

K - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

5-PS1-3

, 4-LS1-2

, 5-PS1-1

Build and Catch a Snowman - Two STEM Engineering Challenges

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What teacher doesn't love to using engaging topics in the classroom? During those winter months students are all about the SNOW!As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some fun topics.This STEM Challenge Activities in this pack are focused on SNOWMEN! Can you build a free-standing snowman with the materials pr

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

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