Middle school Back to School literature laboratories

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Scientific Method Activities Bundle: Skittles/ Gummy Bears Experiments & More

Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint

Created by

Amy Brown Science

This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo

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PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.9-10.4

, RST.11-12.4

Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing

Science Tools and Measurement Activities Bundle for Back to School 4th 5th Grade

Created by

The Science Penguin

If you want choices for your first science unit, this is the science bundle for you.Over 10,000 teachers have started their year with iLearn Science and iLearn Science Jr., comprehensive units introducing investigations, tools, and measurement.Add these task cards, mini-charts, observation stations, and lockbox challenge resources to help you plan a high-quality, exciting unit!What's included?1. iLearn Science (designed for 4th & 5th)This file includes:• 57 slide PowerPoint with information

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}

Created by

Tamra Young

Scientific Method Sweet Skittles Lab. This fun and engaging lab includes a write-up, experiment, and graphing. Perfect for introducing secondary students to the scientific method. Just add Skittles- your students will be saying, "Sweet Skittles!" for sure! Please note: This product is also offered in a bundle. Please view before deciding on product: Scientific Method Monster Bundle ***************************************************************************** Please check out my other

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Science Lab Safety First Day of School Activity {SCRAMBLED EYES}

Created by

Sockmonkey Science

Make sure your students never forget lab rules about eye safety and goggles! Back to school science doesn't have to be boring, and science lab safety procedures have never been so fun. Perfect activity and demo for the first day of school in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I use this with my 5th and 6th graders, but it would definitely work for older students. Your students will LOVE this.>>> Includes a DIGITAL sheet for remote learners watching a teacher demo <<&

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Joyful Learning - Megan Joy

Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge

Created by

Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)

Subjects:

Back to School, Engineering, Science

Grades:

2nd - 6th

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NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-2

STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ The City of Ember, by J. DuPrau

Created by

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 City of Ember", by Jeanne DuPrau. There are five challenges included in this pack: Paper Box Challenge Pipeworks System Challenge Mini-Gre

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Teaching Science With Lynda R Williams

Earth Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Science & Earth Systems & Earth and Space

Created by

This is a full-year earth and space science curriculum bundle. If you teach middle school earth science, you need this bundle! It is perfect for schools where 6th-grade science addresses all the Earth and Space Science standards. This bundle will save you 20% and cover all the Earth Science Standards for middle school. This includes earth science, weather and climate, space and solar systems, earth systems, and human impact.What is included in the Earth Science Bundle?•Lesson plans•Slide shows•R

Subjects:

Back to School, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Laboratory, Lesson

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS3-2

, MS-ESS3-1

, MS-ESS2-2

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Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab

Created by

I Heart Teaching Science

"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students). This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Simple Machines

Created by

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

Types:

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

Created by

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

Types:

A Middle School Survival Guide

Lab Safety Rules: Poster Project

Created by

★ Lab Safety- Rules of the Lab Poster Project ★ The purpose of this project is for students to work collaboratively with peers to create a poster communicating a class rule for lab safety. This product is part of a LAB SAFETY RULES PROJECTS BUNDLE! Check it out to save 20%! About This Activity I created this activity to use this within my introduction to the science lab unit in grade 6. The students are first assigned partners and a lab rule. They are then given two class periods (or one

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Laboratory

Back to School Science Lab Activity: CER + STEM + Social Emotional Learning SEL

Created by

Sockmonkey Science

What could be better than CER + STEM Challenge + Social Emotional Learning mixed with a dash of physical science for your first week back to science??? Get your students back in the swing of a new school year with this fun "First Week of School" science activity! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school grade science teachers practicing growth mindset or SEL in the classroom to help students encourage and build up each other. Students will complete a simple Claim-Evidence-Reasoning activi

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

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

Created by

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

Types:

Back to School, Basic Principles

Science Lab Safety Rules Powerpoint and Notes

Created by

Amy Brown Science

Taking students to the science lab? If so, it is essential that you provide a thorough course in lab safety. This powerpoint covers the safety rules and behaviors that are expected of students while in the science lab. It includes 30 Slides with lecture notes for the teacher and an outline for the student.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital format in your Google Drive, Google Classroom, Microso

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Laboratory

Science Lab Safety Activity - First Visit to the Lab

Created by

Amy Brown Science

An important part of any science class is working in the laboratory. Most of the lab work you will do with your students is very safe, but from time to time, students will be working with chemicals or lab equipment that could cause them harm if not used properly. The purpose of this activity is to get your students thinking about lab rules and lab safety. By the end of this activity your students should be well acquainted with the lab and its safety features. Both printable and digital versions

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

CCSS:

RST.6-8.4

, RST.9-10.4

Classroom Expectations Cookie Lab {Back to School} - PowerPoint

Created by

Angela Willyerd

Have high expectations for your students? Convey these classroom expectations in a fun and memorable way with this cookie lab for back to school. This product discusses effort, condition of the work, and quality of the work with the students. This product includes a PowerPoint presentation that corresponds with each step of the cookie lab. A detailed, scripted lesson plan is included to help you envision how this lesson can be brought to life for your students! Need to add some more expectat

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Grades:

3rd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Back to School, Critical Thinking, General Science

Middle School Science Skills: First Days of School Activities

Created by

The Wasp Whisperer

Three activities to start off a new year of middle school science:I. Lab Safety: Cause and Effect- Handout: Common science lab safety rules in cartoon form.- Activity: Students determine the possible negative consequences of not following safety rules. (Skills: cause and effect, working with a group, writing, oral presentation)II.Observation and Inference: The Misadventures of Mitzi- Activity: Mitzi is missing. Who is Mitzi? What happened to her? Students will use their observation and inf

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Grades:

6th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)

Created by

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)

Lab Safety: Science Safety Quiz

Created by

FUNdamental Science

This test includes 20 multiple choice questions covering the basic principles of laboratory safety. You can also view a full preview of this assessment :) ************************************************************************* If you like this product, you may also be interested in these additional Laboratory Safety Resources! CLICK HERE: Laboratory Safety Resources ************************************************************************* Thanks for visiting, Lori Maldonado

Subjects:

Back to School, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Laboratory, Printables

Scientific Method Introduction Inquiry Graphing Experiment: Bubble Gum Mass

Created by

Scienceisfun

Looking to introduce or review the scientific method in a fun way- try this bubble gum mass lab. Students get a piece of bubble gum and chew it to determine if its mass changes with the chewing (works BEST with sugar gums like bubble yum, etc).“Does gum lose mass when you chew it?" This is an introduction to learning about scientific inquiry activity. This fits in nicely at the beginning of the year to review/ introduce the steps of the scientific method and when students are learning how to cre

Subjects:

Back to School, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Metrics Measurement Bundle: Teach & Review length, volume, mass, density

Newspaper Shoes - STEM Engineering Challenge

Created by

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

Types:

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

Heart Rate Lab Digital and Printable

Created by

Brower Power Science

Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to the scientific method? This lab comes in both DIGITAL and PRINTABLE! This is a great introduction to labs. Students can easily create a hypothesis, collect data, graph data, and analyze/write a CER. Students will also identify IV and DV.Students will complete different physical activities (walking, jogging, jumping jacks) to see what happens to their heart rate. Printable Lab:Student Lab Sheet (3 pages)Digital Lab:10 Slides total using Goog

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Laboratory, Printables

Also included in: Scientific Method Lab Bundle Digital and Printable

Seventh Grade Science Exam: A Beginning or End of the Year Assessment

Created by

Elly Thorsen

Use this editable test as either a diagnostic tool to determine student needs or as an end of the year cumulative assessment to determine student progress. The exam tests students over the basic concepts of the scientific method, measurement, physical science, genetics, the human body, and earth and space science. There are ten questions in each category. Please click on the preview for a detailed look at the concepts covered in the exam.The following documents are all included in this resource:

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