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Middle school general science laboratories
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Gummy Worm Science Experiment Lab 4th and 5th
This scientific method activity using gummy worms candy will have your students engaged and having fun as they learn about the steps of the scientific method. Hands-on, easy to use, budget friendly and loved by thousands of students!Click the PREVIEW button to see more details of what is included.CLICK HERE to save almost 30% with the Scientific Method BUNDLE!⭐ What's Included:table of contentssupply/materials listdaily plan/outline of the activitiesteacher instructionsfull page student lab shee
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4th - 6th
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Uneven Distribution of Natural Resources Activity Analyze Maps Graphs MS-ESS3-1
Great way to practice data analysis as students learn about natural resources! Students analyze MAPS and GRAPHS of natural resource distribution and use. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of the activity.⭐ Find this activity in our DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT! This document includes:10 Natural Resource Data Stations: Each station has maps and graphs to analyze for information such as resource distribution, use, risk of depletion, and impact on the environment. Each stati
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Biology Chat First Day of School Ice Breaker Lab Station Activity
The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This first day of school biology lab station ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day of school?What are the benefits of this activity?Group work is an important part of what we do in a science class. Each student will need a lab partner, and there will be ma
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8th - 12th
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Oobleck Lab (CER) - States of Matter Lab Activity | Science Experiment
Students will create a strange substance called Oobleck and experiment with its properties. Through hands-on experimentation, watching a demo video, & reading an article on non-Newtonian Fluids, the students will discover that Oobleck has properties of both a liquid and a solid depending on the pressure applied. Your students will then write an argument, from all the evidence presented, to prove this claim. This activity is a fun and engaging way to meet a very important NGSS/Common Core Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Science Wizard Potions Chemistry Stations Lab Halloween Fun!
Let students have fun with chemistry by performing this 5-station Science Halloween or Wizard themed Potions Chemistry lab activity that is super fun for an October or Halloween-themed science lab, perfect if you teach middle school science! Each student receives a “Spells and Potions” booklet where he or she will follow directions for each station, record observations, and write about the science happening in each activity. The concepts cover density, pH, chemical reactions, miscibility, and ca
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6th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
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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Electric Circuits Slides Lesson, Notes, Lab - Simple, Series, Parallel Circuits
This Electric Circuits lesson is a great way to teach your students about Energy and Electric Circuits. Students will learn about energy with circuits and discover how to build a simple circuit and the difference between series, parallel, and simple circuits. This resource can also be used alongside the FOSS Energy Kit.The lesson includes the following information about Circuits:Ways we use electricity on a daily basisEnergyA Battery as an Energy SourceHow to Build a Simple CircuitMatterAtoms: P
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3rd - 6th
Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities
SAVE 30% and get 8 NO PREP activities to add ENGAGEMENT and NGSS RIGOR to your Plate Tectonics Unit! Students will learn more about plate movement, seafloor spreading, the Ring of Fire, and other plate tectonics topics. This bundle includes the following resources:Graphing Evidence of Sea Floor Spreading ActivityPlot the Ring of Fire Mapping ActivityHawaiian Hot Spot ActivityConvection Diagram ColoringMapping the Mid-Atlantic RidgeCreate a Plate Movement Flip BookPlate Boundaries Game (FREE BO
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Classification Lab on Dichotomous Keys - Classification of Living Things
In this dichotomous key classification lab activity, students will rotate through stations using 3 different dichotomous keys in order to classify 27 different invertebrates and vertebrates. As students become masters of classification keys, they will have fun exploring the classification of living things. All pictures and diagrams needed for the activity are included.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless d
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Chemical and Physical Changes - CSI Lab: The Case of the Missing Cake - PPT
Teaching chemical and physical changes? This product frames the content in a fun, hands-on scenario where the students will be investigating to determine which suspect stole the missing cake. Students will be observing and classifying physical and chemical changes during this lab as well as using 21st century skills, such as collaboration and critical thinking.→ Read a blog post about this lab here!Included in this Package:• Student Lab Handout (3 pages in pdf)• Detailed Lesson Plan (7 pages i
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6th - 9th
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Gummy Bears Science Experiment Candy Math
Scientific Method: This scientific method gummy bears lab is a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.This lab contains the following:1. Question: What will happen to gummy bears if they are placed into different solutions: Water, Vinegar, Water and Baking soda, Water and Salt?2. Make Observations3. Developing a hypothesis4. Procedure5. Data Tables6. Graphing7. Post-Lab QuestionsImportant: This lesson is in my Scientific Method Activities Bundle(35% OFF!)Also Check ou
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4th - 10th
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Back to School Bundle | Middle School Science
Start off the school year right and SAVE 20% with this bundle of resources for back to school in your science class!Included is: - a four-page, editable doodle style science syllabus (now also included as a Google digital version in both color and black and white!)- a first week of school science/icebreaker Gab Lab stations activity- 20 unique nature themed Bellwork or Do Now daily board templates for Google™ Slides- 7 nature-themed scientist quotes headers for Google Classroom- a full year of s
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7th - 8th
Scientific Method Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about the scientific method will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning of the year 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 how scientists develop and test ideas in an organized way. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the student
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6th - 8th
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Evidence of Evolution Activity BUNDLE NO PREP BUY 3 GET 1 FREE
NO PREP! SAVE BIG when you combine 4 evolution evidence activities! Please click VIEW PREVIEW (above) to take a closer look at each resource!This bundle combines 4 evidence of evolution activities, including:Homologous Structures: Compare and Contrast ActivityVestigial Structures: Reading, Analysis, and Graphic OrganizerEmbryological Evidence: Sorting and Predicting ActivityDNA and Protein Evidence: Paper LabDescriptions:Embryological Evidence Sorting Activity - Engaging analysis of embryolog
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Lab Safety Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about measurement will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this beginning of the year 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 how accurate measurement is used to record and communicate quantitative data. DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LEDEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the
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6th - 8th
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Cell Structure and Function Bundle Cell Organelles Cellular Transport Cells
This Cell Structure Bundle has you covered from start to finish. It covers the history of cell studies, the cell theory, characteristics of living organisms, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the cell organelles found in both animals and plants, and cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, active and passive transport).In short, this complete teaching unit includes everything you need to teach a unit on Cells to your life science or biology students. Resources are available in BOTH printable and
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Plant and Animal Cells Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about plant and animal cells will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this structure of life 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 identify and compare the characteristics of plant and animal cells. This Plant and Animal Cell Station Lab activity is also included in my Plant and Animal Cells 5E Lesso
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6th - 8th
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Create a Food Chain, Web & Energy Pyramid for 5 Biomes Cut & Paste Application
Want an interactive activity to practice or assess your students understanding of Food Chains, Webs and Energy Pyramids? This activity is it! Students are given pictures of animals for 5 different habitats or biomes (tundra, ocean, forest, rainforest and desert). They cut out the organisms and use the pictures to make food chains. Then students draw in LOTS of arrows to show all the feeding relationships in the ecosystem. AND...OPTIONAL: Have students use the food web to fill in the energy py
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3rd - 7th
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Comparing Photosynthesis and Respiration - Cell Energy Stations Lab Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways! Students will learn, interact, and engage with cell energy! These eight stations focus on photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the connections between these two important life processes. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from you. Just print and go! Save time! Engaging and effective stations
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Biology Stations Labs Growing Discount Bundle
Owl Pellet Dissection Lab - Print & Digital Options
This engaging OWL PELLET DISSECTION LAB offers students an engaging, hands-on experience. This complete lesson plan includes everything you need to execute the perfect, ready-to-go lab for your students.Need a digital option? No problem! I have included both a print and digital version, making this lab perfect for distance learning, online courses, flipped classrooms, homeschool co-ops, and traditional classroom settings.What's Included:⭐Teacher set-up and instructions (with instructional video)
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6th - 9th
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Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Step-by-step visual PPT, student lab worksheet, exit ticket, as well as video clips and visuals! Your students will have tons of fun while learning!!
I love having my kids do hands-on activities in class but I am always make sure that these activities are structured. This lab is no different; it's a great way to make sure your students are the one's learning while similarly making sure you don't go crazy! Perfect balance of teacher structure and student learning!
Students will use shaving crea
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5th - 8th
Atoms Student-Led Station Lab
This modular, student-led activity about atoms will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this chemistry 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 describe the structure of atoms and identify that protons determine an element’s identity. This Atoms Station Lab activity is also included in my Atoms 5E Lesson Plan, which includes PowerPoints
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5th - 8th
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Photosynthesis cell respiration Skittles lab QR 7th 8th 9th Middle & High School
Teach cellular respiration, photosynthesis, the law of conservation of matter, reactants and products with this hands on and engaging lab! This lab has been a hit with my students for years and is a perfect way to make these complex science concepts lots more fun for students and easier for you!Check out the PREVIEW for an idea of everything included in this engaging lesson!I created this lesson for my 8th grade students, but other teachers have used this lesson with more advanced lower grades,
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7th - 10th
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