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Elementary applied math laboratories
HotWheels Speed Lab with a Distance Time Graph
This is a fun lab to experiment with speed! Supplies needed per group include: make-shift ramp, masking tape, 3 stop watches, meter-stick, hot wheels car and this lab sheet. Students will mark of one, two and three meters with the tape. Three students with stop-watches will stand at each of those meters. Groups will count down and as another student releases their car down the ramp, all stop watches should start their time simultaneously with the release of the car. Each student will stop their
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5th - 7th
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Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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Matter Calculations: Volume and Density (harder version)
In this more challenging version of the Matter and Density worksheet students distinguish between mass and weight, chemical and physical changes, density, and volume. They are then presented with different objects, weigh them, calculate their volumes, and determine their densities. They use their calculations to predict whether the objects will float in water. Given densities, students also fill in a density column.
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4th - 8th
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BUNDLE: Draw the Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci in Nature, Golden Ratio
Welcome to the world of FIBONACCI! The following three labs are presented in an investigative manner, intended to provoke thought among the students and to guide them into an outstanding learning experience as they enter the fascinating world of The Fibonacci Sequence. Each lab addresses the Fibonacci Sequence from a different perspective, and each offers students a learning experience, rich and packed with learning enrichment.The introductory lab to the Fibonacci Sequence is, in my opinion, the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Marshmallow Madness! A 2nd Grade Investigation of Capacity
This lab is a wonderful introduction to a capacity unit for 2nd grade. Students have fun using marshmallows to determine which container has the largest capacity.
This zip file includes:
-an introductory PowerPoint presentation
-a pdf file that explains the project (list of materials, directions, student journal page, data collection page, and reflection page)
My students had so much fun! Make sure to save a few marshmallows for the kids to eat at the end!
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1st - 3rd
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S'more ratios
Students practice ratio writting with an in class activity. I give students a small cup with mini graham crackers, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and 1 other item. They compare the quantities of each snack. Then on the back they use these quantities to make smores, based on each ingredient.
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5th - 8th
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Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Investigation using Paper Helicopters
This scientific inquiry and engineering design activity is wonderful to kick of a science or engineering-focused class, or to build classroom expectations and skills for inquiry, engineering, and/or scientific methods. It is super easy in terms of materials and also super fun for the students. It can work effectively with almost any grade in 1-8, but handout material is best geared towards grades 5-8. As it is a google doc, it is easy to modify for your individual class or student needs.It ca
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Hershey's Chocolate Bar Fractions Activity
Just a little activity I am using with my 4th graders to help them understand equivalent fractions!
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3rd - 5th
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Before Clocks: The Sun's Timekeeping Magic Reading Passage and Lab
Long ago, people used the sun to tell time before clocks were invented. In this engaging reading passage and activity, students will learn about the fascinating world of sundials and how they were used to keep track of time.This worksheet provides a fun and educational opportunity for students to explore the concept of sundials and their importance in ancient timekeeping. The worksheet includes step-by-step instructions for building a sundial using common materials such as a paper plate, clay, a
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3rd - 6th
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Metric Liquid Volume Lab
Designed to be a hands-on activity using various beakers or Measuring cups.I used...100 mL Graduated cylinder1 L Beaker (Quart on opposite side)500 mL beaker (Pints on opposite side250 mL Beaker (Cups on opposide side)1 medicine cup (Drams and mL)
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4th - 8th
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A Practice in Using a Ruler to Measure to the Nearest Quarter Inch
Introducing our customizable and interactive hands-on math lab activity: "Measure Up Math Lab!" This is designed for students to explore the measuring to the nearest 1/4 inch in a fun and tailored way.In "Measure Up Math Lab," students will use a ruler to measure common classroom items and their neighbor's finger and thumb. This lab apart is customizable because it's made in Google Docs, allowing teachers to easily customize the activity by adding their own items to be measured. This flexibility
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2nd - 5th
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Skittles Math Lab! Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents!
This is a fun and yummy way to apply conversions of fractions, decimals and percent. All you need is a bag of skittles per group and this Math Lab handout!
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4th - 7th
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Measurement of Mass Math or Science Lab
Engage your elementary students in the exciting world of measurement with our "Measurement of Mass Math and Science Lab." This resource provides two flexible options for teachers to cater to diverse learning environments and preferences.Option 1: Hands-On Exploration with Gram Stackers and Pan Balance ScaleIn this tactile option, students will use gram stackers and a pan balance scale to measure six objects from around the classroom. From dice and pencils to erasers, toys, rocks, and more, stude
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2nd - 5th
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Human Blood Lab
Human blood is complex. It is made up of four different components, each making a unique proportion This experiment will introduce you to human blood and will help you understand the proportions of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.
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5th - 7th
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Estimating the Volume of Water Math Lab
Dive into the world of volume estimation with this engaging and interactive activity designed for elementary students to explore the concept of estimating and measuring the volume of water. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add a splash of excitement to their math lessons!In this activity, you'll set up your classroom with several different-sized graduated cylinders displayed on a table. Surrounding them are 10 containers of various shapes and sizes – cups, sponges, measuring cups
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2nd - 5th
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Snowy Science at School - Real Science, Real Snow
Take Advantage of the Snow!
Snowy Science will allow your students to enjoy the snow while learning valuable science and science practices. This is not your typical snow craft! Students will engage in a series of snow experiments such as:
Why is there less snow around tree trunks (Energy Transfer)
Does Dirty Snow change differently than clean snow? (Energy Transfer)
Should Snowmen wear coats?
Should you wear a big coat or many layers?
Albedo Effect of Snow
How Much Water is in that Snow?
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3rd - 10th
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Engineering: Weights and Measures Conversion Tables
A weights and measures conversion table is useful when converting and calculating engineering, construction and STEM problem solving projects and activities. It helps students learn how to locate information and convert that information into their calculations. The conversion table also allows teachers to increase the rigor in their activities and problem solving projects by supplying students access to the needed information to accurately calculate a complex problem.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How Much for Those Fries? The Math in Action Series.
Ever wonder how the price at a "Fast Food" restaurant may be determined. This activity may just answer that question for you. The application of mathematical theory has always been the "when will I ever use this Real Life" attitude from our students. I created this lesson to reinforce the theory of graphing data, calculating an equation of best fit, and formulating a conclusion. Each student will be able to see the usefulness of mathematics in a Real World setting. Common core stand
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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The Great Paper Airplane Challenge
The Great Paper Airplane Challenge is an engaging and exciting project that allows students to explore the physics of flight through designing and testing their own paper airplane models. In this project, students will learn about the principles of flight, such as lift, drag, and gravity, as well as how to apply these principles to optimize the flight of their paper airplanes. The project is designed to be flexible, scalable, and customizable to meet the needs of your classroom and students.The
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4th - 12th
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Which Speed for Best Gas Mileage? Math in Action series.
Newly revised and improved. What speed will provide the best gas mileage? This lesson was created to reinforce analyzing and graphing data, identify the independent and dependent variable, calculate the slope of the line passing through the points, project rentals from their analysis, and formulate a conclusion. As an optional activity the student is asked to calculate the equation of the line for the data and compare the result to the one presented in the activity. This activity provides ea
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5th - 11th
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Snow Science Lab: winter science projects, weather activities, and applied math!
Explore the cool science of snow hydrology. This set includes diagrams, handouts, and lab activity guides. Learn about the movement of snow, snow water equivalent, weather stations, and more!Note: this is a subset of materials from my complete Science in the Snow Unit.Included MaterialsIntro Handout: about snow hydrologyMeasuring snow handoutWeather station diagramUnlabeled weather station diagramWeather station vocab matching activityThe movement of snow diagram (winter water cycle)Unlabeled mo
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5th - 7th
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The City Water Project part 2
People in the city get their water from a water department. Where do rural people get their water? This unit discusses this. It includes two Investigations. One looks at a physical property of liquids. The other measures the mass of a drop of water. Both require reading a scale. Determining the mass requires some math. There are two pencil puzzles and a coloring page.This is the second unit of eight on water, what it is, where we get it, how we use it and dispose of it.
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5th - 9th
Measuring Units - Science Scaffolded notes for middle school
Sized to cut and glue inside a Science Lab notebook (composition book)
We use this in our first science lesson of the year, and then in our first science lab (where we practice measuring with different tools). Students have to become very familiar with metric as well as Imperial units, and also with how metric units are mathematically connected (powers of ten). This notes page is glued inside the front cover of their lab notebook, so they can reference it throughout the year, during labs, activ
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment BUNDLE: PPT +Guide +Lab Report Template
Grab this bundle and get experimenting with your students! This experiment set can be taught remotely or in-person. It has everything you and your learners need for a full science experiment lesson! The Experiment PPT will walk you and your learners through a review of important Earth-related vocabulary, angles of light, measuring angles and estimating area. Then, it will guide you step-by-step through the entire Angle of Light experiment. The Guide Handout is the perfect instruction manual to
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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