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5th grade earth sciences laboratories
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition | Experiments & Lab Sheets | Digital Assessment
{UPDATE! - MAY 2024} This activity guide is FULL of engaging and hands-on opportunities for students to explore weathering, erosion, and deposition! Students will use CANDY to demonstrate how the earth's surface changes through experiments and labs. And it now includes a printable and digital summative assessment!⭐️ PERFECT FOR A BLENDED LEARNING CLASSROOM! ⭐️Included in the resource:Teacher prep & helpful instructional strategies3 candy labs on weathering, erosion, depositionRecording shee
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4th - 6th
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Hands-on Science Vocabulary Instruction
Tired of having students copy definitions for science vocabulary? Do your students not have the background experiences to relate to the terms when they're introduced? This guide is an opportunity to introduce new science vocabulary using hands-on experiences!There are four parts to each lesson:Part 1: The teacher leads the students in an activity for 10-15 minutes. They draw and record what they did in their notebook.Part 2: Use direct instruction to teach students the new terms using motions
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3rd - 6th
Cookie Mining Natural Resource Activity MS-ESS3-1
This NGSS aligned activity uses chocolate chip cookies to model the effect of mining on the environment. Great to show human impact! The activity requires little prep work and it is a lot of fun! This is a perfect addition to your natural resources unit. My students go wild for cookies and it really makes an impact.MS-ESS3-1.Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and cur
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Rock Cycle Bundle for Middle School
5th Grade Science: Earth Systems & Human Impact - NGSS Aligned - Printable Unit
5th Grade: NGSS ALIGNED: Earth’s Systems and Human ImpactThis product is a complete teaching unit of 13 hands-on, engaging lessons to teach Earth's systems and human impact, fully aligned with the fifth-grade NGSS standards. Also included is a collaborative end-of-unit project that utilizes the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices to apply their knowledge in a fun engineering and design project.This unit covers the following NGSS standards:5-ESS2-15- ESS3-25- ESS3-1APPROACH TO LEARNINGUnlock y
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5th
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5-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
5th Grade Science NGSS Curriculum | Units, Notebooks, Experiments, STEM, Slides
Teachers using NGSS-- this curriculum is for you! You'll love the easy-to-follow phenomena-based units focusing on plant needs, food webs and the movement of matter in ecosystems, properties of matter and changes to matter, stars, Earth's movement, gravity, water, and Earth's spheres. You'll also find science interactive notebooks, stations, task cards, and more!These time-saving, quality resources are included:14 full 5E units with step-by-step lessons, labs, example pages, CER, and quizzesStat
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5th
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Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starburst Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
In this hands-on science lab experiment, students use Starburst candies to model how rocks can change between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks in the rock cycle. Students will use scissors, hot water, and an iron to simulate weathering and erosion into sediment, melting and cooling, heat and pressure. This resource includes: Teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 5 pages of background information about the rock cycle 11 pages of directions that walk student
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Spheres of the Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Interaction
Are you seeking a phenomena-based resource on Earth's spheres and Sphere Interaction? Students will learn about the Earth's spheres and sphere interaction by developing a model to show the 4 Earth spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact. Students will love these engaging activities! Great for 5th-grade science! ⚫⚪⚫⚪This resource includes the use of phenomena. ✅This unit explores the Earth’s four spheres ( geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) and how they
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5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
MS-ESS1-4 Index Fossils Lab Stations Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Rock Cycle Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about the rock cycle will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this Earth 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 classify rocks by the processes of their formation. This Rock Cycle Station Lab activity is also included in my Rock Cycle 5E Lesson Plan which includes PowerPoints, notes, homework,
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Science Labs Bundle - Differentiated Station Labs
Interactive Cookie Weathering and Erosion Experiment!
This is an activity that my students loved! I created it to use with the Georgia Performance Standard S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils: d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research. Included are step-by-step instructions to lead the experiment as well as a recording sheet for students.
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2nd - 5th
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EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Earth Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the life science topics being studied.Topics for this bundle include: Unit 1: Nature of ScienceUnit 2: Intro to Earth Science - Lab Safety and Science Inquiry SkillsUnit 3: Mapping Earth's SurfaceUnit 4: Rocks and MineralsUnit 5: Plate TectonicsUnit 6: Forces that
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5th - 10th
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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
Weathering Erosion and Deposition Observation Stations | 4th Grade Labs Activity
Slow Changes to Earth's Surface Observation Stations allow students to explore six models for weathering, erosion, and deposition by wind, water, or ice.OBSERVATIONSObservations Stations allow students hands-on experiences through 6 centers, all focusing on a specific concept. In these Observation Stations, students observe weathering, erosion, and deposition models and respond to questions on their recording sheets.STATIONSStation 1: Canyon Formation (water weathering and erosion)Station 2: Sa
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4th - 5th
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Water Cycle Model - STEM Activity & Assessment
Bring the water cycle to life right in your classroom! In this engaging STEM activity, students apply their knowledge to design and build a working model of the processes that happen during the water cycle. Students follow the engineering design cycle to plan, build, test, and improve their models. After completing the activity, students complete a quick assessment. Designed for middle school students but can be used with upper elementary with teacher support. This is definitely a student fav
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: Weather and Atmosphere Bundle for Middle School
Plate Tectonics Convection Currents in the Mantle
Help students understand how plates move in this plate tectonics activity. Your students will be engaged as as they observe convection currents in action. Students will apply their observations to the convection currents in Earth's Mantle and how the convection moves the tectonic plates. Students read a passage about the convection in the mantle to enhance their understanding and write a CER argument explaining why the convection currents move the water. Now updated to include digitals le
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Plate Tectonics and Earth's Layers Bundle
Utah SEEd 5th Grade Year-long - Science Lessons and Activities Utah Fifth Grade
This Bundle for Utah SEEd 5th grade includes science resources for each strand and standard. Each unit addresses specific Utah SEEd standards for 5th grade. Students will love these engaging activities for Utah SEEd 5th Grade. You will love saving time by having someone creating resources who really understands Utah SEEd.Utah Teachers Love This Bundle! ❤️❤️❤️Vista ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely SatisfiedThis is awesome for Utah SEEd 5th grade! All the standards are addressed and this made transitionin
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5th
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Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Science Literacy Article - Distance Learning
This Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Science Literacy Article will help to support important science content and reading comprehension for every single one of your students. This resource is a "game-changer" for incorporating cross-curricular activities into your science classroom! This resource comes with 2 different versions of the article (regular and modified). The modified version is perfect for students with modifications or accommodations, ESL or ELL students, or lower-level readers
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Beth H.
Eclipse Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activities MS-ESS1-1 Sun Earth and Moon System
Solar and lunar eclipses are interesting to learn about. Students will understand the reason for eclipses and how and when eclipses occur. Students will make a model of an eclipse and read an informational text passage on lunar and solar eclipses. Students will understand that the relationship between the Sun, moon, and Earth is the reason for eclipses. Students will love these varied activities on eclipses. This unit should take about three days to complete. MS-ESS1-1This resource includes:•Sug
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Sedimentary Rock Formation Activity | 4th grade 5th grade Earth Science Rocks
Experiencing Sedimentary Rock is a fun activity to do with your students to help them understand the processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.This file includes:• Lesson Suggestions• Directions to create a sediment bottle• Sediment Bottle Recording Booklet• Sedimentary Rock Formation Posters• Sedimentary Rock Formation Sequencing CardsMaterials:You will need an old water bottle for each pair of students. I recommend you provide gravel or small rocks, some sand or soil, and small
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4th - 5th
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Fossil Lab
The Fossil Lab is the perfect way to introduce the concept of fossilization to help students understand the various ways in which fossils can form. The main focus of the lab is with index fossils and how they are useful in understanding the diversity of life on Earth and the environmental and physical changes that have taken place throughout Earth’s geologic past. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF versio
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5th - 10th
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Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
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5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
MS-ESS2-6 Ocean Currents & Climate Lab Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Soil Properties Observations and Retention of Water Experiment
Let's explore properties of soil including texture, color, size, and ability to retain water. You can even extend learning by testing the Ph of different soil samples.These two investigations include teacher directions, student recording pages, discussion questions, and additional science notebook ideas.2 INVESTIGATIONSProperties of SoilMake observations about different types of soil. Retention of Water in SoilTest four types of soil for their ability to retain water. MATERIALSProperties of Soil
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4th - 6th
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