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Christmas Labs & STEM Activities | December & Winter Science Experiments
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break? These FIVE Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! This newly-updated resource has been a crowd-pleaser for 8 years!LABS1. Milk and CookiesProperties of MatterThe more milk a cookie absorbs, the happier Santa is! Students conduct an experiment to determine which of three cookies absorbs the most milk. (Option: Santa Scenario or Generic Milk and Cookies)2. Snowball La
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3rd - 6th
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Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall, STEM, October
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged and learning with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the labs and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way
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4th - 6th
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Scientific Method STEM Density Experiment-Penny Boat Challenge-Distance Learning
Design a boat that will hold as many pennies as possiblewithout sinking using 1 piece of aluminum foil. Great idea to celebrate Presidents Day with some science! Set up as a scientific experiment. Materials, Procedure, Observations, ConclusionsNow available digitally for distance learning! Quick and FUN!This is also part of a Scientific Method Inquiry bundle:Easy Scientific Method Inquiry Experiments Bundle-5 challenges IntroductionLooking for a holiday twist on this activity???Try: Build the M
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Valentine's Day Activities | Science Experiments, Math, STEM Stations
Celebrate Valentine's Day with fun science station activities from The Science Penguin!Do you need some FUN science activities to do the week of Valentine's Day? These 5 Valentine's science stations are engaging, educational, and interactive!What's Included?• We've Got the BeatHow does your heart rate change immediately after exercise?• XOXO PropertiesWhat are some physical properties of a conversation heart? • Friendship PotionCombine the ingredients (purple vinegar and red baking soda) and ob
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4th - 5th
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Build an Interactive STUDENT FOOD WEB! FOREST Food chain Activity Energy Flow
Engage students with an exciting interactive food chain and food web activity. Using yarn, students create interconnected chains, enhancing their comprehension of producers and consumers. Suitable for multiple grade levels, this hands-on experience creates a deeper understanding of ecosystem interactions.Each student is assigned either a plant or an animal and they sit in a big circle and use yarn to interconnect food chains with the entire class. This set of pages can be used for several ac
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
Eclipses Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about eclipses will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this space science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to develop and use a model of the earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns. This Eclipses Station Lab activity is also included in my Eclipses 5E Lesson Plan, which includes Powe
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Space Labs Bundle - Differentiated Science Station Labs
Peeps Spring Activities for Science and STEM | Dissolving Peeps
Keep students engaged this Spring! Go beyond a worksheet and dissolve PEEPS in this fun and engaging science lab experiment! Students work through the steps of the scientific method in this easy to execute activity. Great for short week surrounding Easter.This product originated as a way to introduce Mixtures and Solutions in my 4th grade Science class! The original experiment is still there along with some lower level or introductory/extension activities! I have also included a STEM extension a
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Gravity Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about gravity will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this space science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated ac
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Space Labs Bundle - Differentiated Science Station Labs
Electromagnetic Spectrum Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about the electromagnetic spectrum will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this space science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. In this station lab, students will learn to ask questions about date to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces. This Electromagnetic Spectrum Station Lab activity is also i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Space Labs Bundle - Differentiated Science Station Labs
5th Grade NGSS Space Bundle | Solar System, Star Brightness, Earth, & Gravity
Your class is going to love this! With 6 weeks of space lessons, your students will conduct investigations, explore how parachutes impact the effect of gravity, learn why the Sun appears so bright, explore changing shadows, write claims with evidence and reasoning, design models, and engineer parachutes. This bundle is perfect for NGSS 5-PS2-1, 5-ESS1-1, and 5-ESS1-2.The units include teacher directions, examples, a schedule of activities, notebook ideas, a multiple choice assessment, and all th
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5th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
States of Matter - Science Experiment Activity - Slime Lab - Scientific Method
Halloween Science Activity - This spooky science lab helps students practice the scientific method with an experiment on polymers, the states of matter, and Monster Slime. This Halloween activity includes student lab book and full instructions, reading passages, and graphic organizers. It can be done as a class or individually.In this spooky experiment, students will apply the scientific method to create their own Monster Slime. The slime can be placed in small jars to take home after the exper
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2nd - 5th
NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Shadow Length and Direction
This resource is for the 5th grade NGSS Performance Expectation: 5-ESS1-2 Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows. 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 . In this performance expectation, students will investigate the way that the Sun’s position affects the length and direction of shadows throughout the day. This lab allows
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5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
Also included in: NGSS 5th Grade Space Bundle
Hot Cocoa Science - Middle School December STEM Activity - Christmas Science
Who doesn't love hot cocoa?! Engage your middle school scientists while exploring the effect of temperature (thermal energy) on marshmallows and candy canes in hot cocoa. Students will practice their science and engineering practices skills by making predictions, planning investigations, making observations, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and they'll love every minute of it! Students will also be exposed to crosscutting concepts by looking for patterns when comparing melting marshmallows
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6th - 10th
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STEM Space Moon Crater Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for expl
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Holiday Christmas Science: Dissolve a Candy Cane with the Scientific Method
Keep students engaged during the December Holiday Season with this simple experiment using candy canes! I find that the times before a vacation are the BEST times to do science experiments. Students are active, learning and having fun! Students need to think critically in order to identify variables, write hypotheses, make observations, collect data, and write conclusions. This resource uses the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments using candy canes. 1st experiment- Observe what happens wh
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3rd - 6th
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Space Labs Bundle - Differentiated Science Station Labs
Space Labs Bundle - These 11 Space Station Labs will save you a ton of prep time and allow your students to explore and lead their own learning through a variety of topics in the Space Unit. Each of the station labs is a series of 8 is a plug and play station labs designed to accompany my FREE Kesler Science Station Lab Series. Download the start-up guide to learn more about how to use it in the classroom.Save $$$Purchase the Space 5E Lesson Plan Bundle (PowerPoints, labs, activities, projects
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6th - 8th
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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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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Fall Halloween Science: Dissolve Candy Corn w/ the Scientific Method- DIGITAL!
Have a little science fun in October for Halloween!Use the Scientific Method to conduct 3 experiments:1st- Observe what happens when you add a candy corn to vinegar2nd- How does water temperature affect the dissolving rate of a candy corn.3rd- How does the type of liquid affect the dissolving rate of candy corn (water, Oil, alcohol)The first experiment (with the different temperature waters) is now available digitally for your remote/ distance learners! All they need is some cups, candy corn, a
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas Science Activities Candy Cane Science
In this Candy Cane Science Experiment, your students will get to do an Interactive Science Lesson using candy canes. The students will get to use the Scientific Method as they explore and observe the effects of various liquids on candy canes. Kids love to do Candy Cane activities this time of year. They add a festive and fun way in your student's learning. The experiment helps students follow the Scientific Method and is really fun to watch as it changes. Students are engaged, having fun and lov
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Earth and Space Science Curriculum Middle School | FULL YEAR
This is a bundle of all of my resources for teaching Earth and Space Science at the middle school level! These resources include a mix of Cornell Doodle Notes, lab activities, inquiry activities, digital lessons and units, projects, and pixel art digital content review activities.✨ Please note that your students will NEED 1:1 devices in order for you to deliver this curriculum! With a mix of hands-on labs and activities, paper-based notes, and the digital student lessons, this is a true blended
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
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Natural Hazards & Human Impact on the Environment Science & Renewable Energy
This bundle is for the Earth and Human Activity Strand for Middle School Science. Students should understand the impacts of humans on natural resources, the impacts of natural hazards on humans, and the impacts of human activity on Earth processes. ✅ Save 20% by purchasing as a bundle! This bundle covers the standards in the Earth and Human Activity Strand as part of the Earth Science Middle School standards.☀️This Human Impact Bundle Includes:Distribution of Resources NGSS MS-ESS3-1.Natural H
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
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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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5th
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5-ESS1-2
Also included in: NGSS 5th Grade Space Bundle
Gravity Lab - Weight, Mass, and Gravity Jump Lab Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A classic fun lab activity made for secondary science students! Editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides versions included! Students learn mass, weight, and gravity and then calculate their weight and jump length at various locations in the solar system.⭐ This Lab is Broken Down Into 5 Different Tasks ⭐•Task 1- Pre-Lab: Students watch a short modern video about mass, weight, and gravity, and answer questions.•Task 2 - Weight On Other Planets: Student calculate their weight using the forc
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7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Introduction Astronomy, Gravity, and Kepler's Laws GROWING BUNDLE
Pumpkin Science {Physical Science Investigation}
This resource is an engaging and effective way to integrate a fun fall twist into your Science curriculum. I created this resource to use in my 4th Grade classroom during our Physical Science Unit. We used pumpkins to discover, study, and discuss physical properties of matter. We then continued our study into physical vs. chemical changes. This investigation can last between 1-10 days (or more), depending on how you structure the activities. We used small pumpkins to investigate the physical
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3rd - 5th
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