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7th grade basic principles resources for Easel Activities
Scientific Method Worksheets
This resource contains 3 separate scientific method worksheets that can be used for classwork or homework. Each worksheet contains two columns. The left column describes a scenario in which the scientific method was used and the right column contains questions that correlate to what is being read in the left column. Answer keys provided for easy grading.The three scenarios/ stories provided increase in difficulty. The questions also increase in difficulty and each focus on different aspects o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Variables Color-By-Number (Independent & Dependent)
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review the different variables with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!
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-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template
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4th - 10th
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Mass, Volume & Density Color-by-Number
Looking for a fun, engaging way to review mass, volume & density with your students? Try my color-by-number activity! I teach 8th grade boys & even they LOVED this!You may see this product in its entirety by clicking on preview above.*****************************************************************************Your download will include:-worksheet-color-by-number template for the kids-answer keys for both the worksheet & color-by-number template****************************************
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4th - 9th
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Scientific Method Independent/Dependent Experimental Variables & Questions Game
This one is AWESOME! Explore the fundamentals of experimental design: independent variable, dependent variable, control variables and, articulate the question that will guide the scientific investigation. Students will arrange variable cards on a shuffleboard and based on their arrangement, formulate a question to investigate the relationship between their independent and dependent variables. Thirteen experimental scenarios to choose from. No additional materials are required to complete this a
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Independent and Dependent Variable Practice with Scientific Questions Worksheets
Practice independent and dependent variables with these two worksheets. Each worksheet has six scientific questions. Students identify the independent and dependent variables within those scientific questions. Both of the two worksheets have the SAME scientific questions and variables. The difference between the two worksheets is that the first one is meant to only practice identifying variables. The second worksheet instructs students to write hypotheses after identifying the variables. Use the
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Hypotheses and Variables Worksheets for the Scientific Method Big BUNDLE
Steps of the Scientific Method Activity with Selfie Scenarios
This activity allows students to see the scientific method at work in something seemingly unrelated to science class—taking selfies! Students work in groups to arrange selfie scenario cards into the order of the six steps of the scientific method. (Don't worry: the scenarios are school appropriate.) A worksheet is included for students to complete together and individually. The activity will last around 30-45 minutes. An extension activity is also included that takes an additional 30 minutes to
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
Space Astronomy Galaxy Types Activity Classify Objects in Universe
Fun galaxy activity for an astronomy unit! GO PAPERLESS and avoid color copies - use the included digital Google Slides version!⭐Get this activity at a huge discount in our Astronomy Activity Bundle!In this activity, students will:Read about different types of galaxies. (2 pages)Answer several text-dependent analysis questions.Practice classifying pictures of 10 real galaxies.Teacher Notes:This resource is not editable. This resource is adapted from the widely available Astronomical Society of
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space
States of Matter Assessment - CER Writing Prompt
Students will complete a one-page claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) writeup where they will answer the following writing prompt: "A block of ice is placed in a frying pan and heated until it reaches boiling (100 degrees Celsius). What three states of matter occur during this experiment? Justify your answer with molecular diagrams and a written explanation."This assessment requires students to think beyond the "just because" answer and include evidence (molecular diagrams) and reasoning to back up
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Scientific Method Lab: Alka-Seltzer
Looking for a great step-by-step introduction to writing and conducting a science lab?
Alka-Seltzer Lab is the perfect introduction for students learning about scientific method and writing lab reports! It guides the students through each step of the process to ensure students are engaged and successful!
In the Alka-Seltzer Lab, students will create an experiment to test the question’ “Which liquid will dissolve an Alka-Seltzer tablet fastest?”
Students must complete a guided hypothesis, iden
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Introduction to Science -BUNDLE
Kinetic vs. Potential Energy Virtual Lab
Using PhET simulations, students explore the relationship of kinetic and potential energy in a closed system. Students become aware of the Law of Conservation of Energy and also experiment with friction. The original version of this lab uses the following web page:https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park-basicsHowever, PhET has created a new and improved version of this sim available here: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/energy-skate-park/latest/energy-skate-park_all.htmlT
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
Scientific Method Lab Activities
Scientific Method Lab Activities - Look no further! These three scientific method labs are SPOT ON for middle school! Easy for you... fun for them! Here are three scientific method lab activities to start your year off with a bang! Scientific Method Lab Activity #1 - Drops on a Penny Materials: pennies, droppers, cups of water, paper towels Time: 40 minutes Best grade level: 6th Possible grades: 5th - 8thScientific Method Lab Activity #2 - Spring a Leak? Materials: Plast
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Identifying Variables Scientific Method Worksheet PRINT AND DIGITAL
Middle school students practice identifying independent and dependent variables in 9 different experiments, a few of which are a little humorous. Includes PDF and GOOGLE versions! ⭐ Save 50% on this resource in our Scientific Method Unit! ⭐In this worksheet, students will:READ a passage about a simple experiment.IDENTIFY the independent and dependent variables. Teacher Notes:This is great as a print-and-go nature of science homework assignment!INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note: This resource is
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Worksheet and Scientific Method Activity UNIT
Virtual Density Lab
Students use PhET Sim to explore density in an inquiry based lab. Check out the Sim here:: http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/density/latest/density_en.html?fbclid=IwAR09bUeRxx_DckEweccfg2_1DozdustsrS4RJYOtwDkaHwiyJ6RDzLTofPIThis lab first walks students through finding volume through water displacement. Then students explore densities of different materials with the same mass but different volume, same volume but different mass, and then same density but different masses and volumes. Finally
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Writing A Hypothesis in the Scientific Method: Lesson, Activities, Checklist
Do your students struggle when writing a valid hypothesis? This product is a step by step direction lesson to walk students through the process. Students can follow the directions to write a hypothesis correctly, then use the checklist to double-check their work. Included are: * 1 page of notes including the step-by-step directions and hypothesis writing checklist * 2 pages of activities including writing a hypothesis based on a problem with research and several hypotheses to evaluate ho
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4th - 8th
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Lab Equipment and Tools Worksheet Assessment Activity in Digital and Print
As teachers, we need to to know what our students understand or don't understand. We can use assessment to gather this important information. This worksheet is an assessment that you can use to gather information about your students' understanding of the structure and function of various pieces of lab equipment and tools. Use the resource and the answer key for student self-assessment or peer review. You can even assign it for homework, a quiz, or another type of formative or summative asses
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Lab Equipment and Safety Bundle of Activities and Assessments
Scientific Method Worksheet School Themed Hypothesis Variables
Perfect for a back-to-school nature of science unit, but fun for any time of year! In this activity, students review "If...Then" hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, and practice experimental design. Fun tidbits of school trivia are embedded in the questions for added interest. An engaging way to practice the scientific method! Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!⭐ Save 50% on Scientific Method lessons in our Scientific Method Unit! ⭐Part 1: Gives stud
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Worksheet and Scientific Method Activity UNIT
First Day of School STEM Tower Activity
Looking for something you can do to break the ice on the first day without having to gather a ton of materials? Worried that students are gong to die of boredom if you do one more presentation on procedures and expectations? If you answered yes to either of those questions, the tower building challenge is the answer to your problems!This resource is great as an introduction to any engineering or scientific method curriculum, or simply as a fun team building activity. Check out the TED Talk that
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: First Week of School Complete Science Bundle
Dichotomous Key Vocabulary Search Activity | Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about Dichotomous Keys and Classification with Seek & Find Science Doodles. They will have a blast finding the names of these 12 adorable kawaii creatures using a dichotomous key. Use the seek and find picture or an alternative worksheet that is included! Great for student engagement and retention. Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebook
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Science Seek and Find Science Doodle Activity Mega Bundle
Potential and Kinetic Energy STEM Activity
Are you looking for a memorable, easy to implement, hands-on project to teach POTENTIAL and KINETIC ENERGY. This lesson works well with STEM and NGSS standards, and quickly engages students. Students will remember the concepts, explore using readily available household materials, and then synthesize their knowledge with follow up questions where students explore those concepts at a higher level. See the concept in action here!This includes:Lesson plan and accompanying lab handouts: students c
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
Steps of the Scientific Method Activity with Rapper Scenarios
This activity allows students to see the scientific method at work in something seemingly unrelated to science class—rappers* and music. Students work in groups to arrange rapper scenario cards into the order of the six steps of the scientific method. (The scenarios are completely school appropriate.) A worksheet is included for students to complete together and individually. The activity will last between 30-45 minutes. An extension activity is also included that takes an additional 30 minutes
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Scientific Method HUGE Bundle: All of My Scientific Method Resources
2 Christmas Science Worksheet Hypothesis Variables Experiments
PUBLIC SCHOOL FRIENDLY! INCLUDES 2 WORKSHEETS plus a digital Google Slides option to assign! In this holiday science activity, students review "If...Then" hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, and practice experimental design. Engaging way to review the scientific method in December!⭐ Get this activity at a big discount in our Christmas Science Bundle!Worksheet 1: Gives students 15 fun questions such as "Can the average house roof support the weight of 8 reindeer?" and "I
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Holiday Science Activity Set
Metric System Introduction - Notes - Worksheets - Lab Activities
The METRIC SYSTEM - Are you ready to introduce the metric system?! (All the students sigh...) Introduce the metric system in a way that makes sense - start with what students already know! This packet includes 4 worksheets that introduce the metric system - base units, the prefixes, and WHY it's easier than the English system.After you've introduced the metric system, practice it! Metric activities include: practice metric length measurements, metric volume, and metric mass. Directions also incl
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Electricity and Magnetism ⭐ Electrical Circuits ⭐ Series and Parallel Circuits
Series and Parallel Circuits + Digital Science ⭐ When looking for energy and electric circuits worksheets for our science class, I found most either too basic or completely too wordy. So, I compiled the "must know" energy information in the most straightforward way I could. This take home book covers electricity and magnetism, electrical circuits including series and parallel circuits. Conductors and insulators are covered within this resource. This is a printable packet that can easily be used
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4th - 7th
Newton's Three Laws of Motion Webquest
This webquest is a fun way to incorporate technology into the 5E model of teaching Newton's 3 Laws. It can effectively be used as part of the Engage or Explore lessons. After an introductory section, there are simulations and manipulations to go along with each of the 3 laws. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or c
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
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