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STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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Structure & Functions 4th Grade Science Plant Animal Adaptations & Animal Senses
Do you need to teach Animal and Plant adaptations, structure, and function? Students will learn that animal and plant adaptations include internal and external structures and that each structure serves a specific function. They will also learn about animal adaptations and plant adaptations, including behavioral adaptations in animals. Students will be able to make a simple model (graphic organizer for this Included) to describe how animals receive information through their senses, process the in
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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Nursery Rhymes by Kim Adsit and KinderByKim
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides 4 different activities for 6 popular nursery rhymes. This unit contains activities for the following Nursery Rhymes:• Itsy Bitsy Spider• Hickory Dickory Dock• Hey Diddle, Diddle• Jack and Jill• Baa Baa Black Sheep• Humpty DumptyFor each Nursery Rhyme there are 4 activities:• Nursery Rhyme Journal page…These pages have rebus type text for easy repeated reading.• Nursery Rhyme Craftivities…Fun and engaging crafts for each of the nursery rhymes.• Nu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Nursery Rhyme Bundle by Kim Adsit and Kinderbykim
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
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Storytime STEM by Kim Adsit and Kimberly Jordano
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides lessons for you to incorporate a STEM activity with your read aloud. The first few pages give an overview of the steps you will need to take to successfully incorporate real world problems, identified in the literature, into a STEM activity.There are 11 different selections of literature included:1. The Three Pigs2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.3. If the Shoe Fits by Allison Jackson4. The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler5. Who
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PreK - 1st
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Science Experiments: Science Blasters by Kim Adsit
This packet contains the following 20 experiments/activities. There are 17 Simple Experiment Cards with response printables, 3 recipes with follow up activities, 10 graphing activities for graphing the hypothesis. The following titles name the 20 experiments/activities.Shake It! What’s in the Bag?Making MusicMouse Paint (with paint)Mouse Paint (with gel frosting)Rain PaintSecret MessagesDucks Like RainFloat or Sink PumpkinsDo Seeds Travel?VolcanoesThe Windy DayDo Whales Get Cold?Candle RacesWh
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PreK - 1st
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Climate Change & Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect Human Impact MS-ESS3-5.
Do you need to teach your students about climate change and global warming? Students will learn about human impact on climate change and global warming with these engaging activities. They will learn about the Greenhouse Effect. They will learn about the factors that have caused global temperatures to rise over the past century. They will learn about various contributing factors to climate change.✅ The Greenhouse Effect is necessary for our planet to stay at a healthy temperature, but too much c
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Weather Fronts and Air Masses and Air Pressure and Weather Maps MS-ESS2-5.
Do your students need to learn about masses, air pressure, and weather fronts? This unit on weather and climate will teach these concepts. This unit will help students understand the relationship of air pressure to weather changes. This resource covers warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, high pressure, low pressure, and storms. Students will love these engaging activities on air pressure, air masses, and weather fronts.This resource includes two complete units of study.The first is air
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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Waves Activity & Patterns and Energy Transfer Waves Lab NGSS 4-PS4-1 and 4-PS3-2
Do you need to teach about waves? Students will explore waves and concepts relating to waves hands-on and also through reading informational text about waves. Students will learn about amplitude and wavelength and that waves transfer energy rather than matter.This resource includes:inquiry-based lessonsfour pages of informational textresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsa review game with cardssix hands-on activitieslabs on waves answer keys Camille ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely Satisfied This is
Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-1
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Light Reflection and Refraction Light Energy and How The Eye Works 4-PS4-2.
Students will make a model that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye causes objects to be seen. They will learn about reflection and refraction. This resource addresses the NGSS standards for 4th grade 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-1, and 4-LS1-2. This resource also addresses NGSS Waves and Their Applications and From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. This resource includes:nonfiction articlesresponse pageshands-on inquiry-based lessonsInteractive Notebook FlapsTeachers Love This
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Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ
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4th - 8th
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The Science Box - Next Generation Scientists by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson
This unit, The Science Box, by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson, provides experiences to develop the Next Generation Science Standards. In this unit you will find directions to build excitement for science through a “scientist uniform” and a special celebration. It includes anchor charts for each step in the scientific method that can be used to guide your lessons. 6 different science activities for the weekly science box are included. For each activity you will find:· A Supply List· A Letter from Dr
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PreK - 1st
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Plant and Animal Adaptations Structure and Function of Living Things - MS LS1-4
Plant and Animal Adaptations for Middle School Science - Students will learn about plant and animal structures that help them reproduce and survive. Students will learn about behavioral and structural adaptations in plants and animals. Aligns with NGSS MS-LS1-4.This resource includes:♻️ Suggested Schedule♻️ Lesson Plans♻️ Seven pages of informational text passages♻️ two slide shows♻️ strategic note-taking guide♻️ Flower dissecting lab♻️ response pages♻️ A true-false assessment♻️ answer keysTeach
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
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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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Eclipse & Seasons and Sun, Earth, and Moon and Moon Phases Activity MS-ESS1-1
Phases of the moon, seasons, and eclipses are all part of the Earth, Sun, and Moon System. Students will develop and use a model to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. The earth, moon, and sun systems interact to cause eclipses, phases of the moon, and seasons. This unit is fully aligned with NGSS MS-ESS1-1 ❤️Included in this unit on moon phases, seasons, and eclipses.a slide showphenomenahands-on labsfour pages of informational text passagesc
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Weather and Climate Patterns & Weather Graphs and Charts 3-ESS2-1. & 3-ESS2-2.
Weather and Climate for Third Grade Students will learn about weather patterns and make weather graphs and weather charts. They will learn about forecasting the weather based on patterns. Students will design a solution to protect against natural hazards like floods or mudslides. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS for 3rd Grade Weather and Climate.This resource aligns with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas of Weather and Climate, Natural Hazards, and Earth's Systems. This NGSS unit is com
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3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
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
The Rock Cycle and Earth's System for Recycling of Materials Earth Science Rocks
The rock cycle is an example of how Earth's materials are continually recycled. Students will learn about rocks and minerals and will love these engaging activities on the rock cycle and Earth's materials. This is part of the science standard Earth's Materials and Systems. Students will learn about the rock cycle through hands-on labs and close reading activities.This middle school science resource includes:nonfiction text passages on the rock cycleresponse pages with text-dependent questionshan
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Animal Groups Adaptations Animals Live in Groups to Help Them Survive 3rd Grade
Why do animals live in groups? Animal groups are sometimes formed to help animals survive. Animals live in groups for different reasons. Students will collect data and construct an argument to support claims about why animals live in groups. This includes a high-interest informational text passage with great comprehension questions! Parts of this resource can be used as a Distance Learning Packet. This resource addresses the third-grade NGSS 3-LS2-1This resource includes:a hands-on science acti
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
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