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6th grade specialty laboratories
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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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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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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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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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Edible Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Lab - Digital & Print & Go!
** UPDATED TO INCLUDE A DIGITAL VERSION ****This can be easily used as a lab for students to do at home using their own cereal, candy, fruit, beads, etc. they can find. It doesn't have to be edible. Students can take pictures of their finished molecules to show you for extra credit or upload to social media and tag the class instagram (if you have one). In this lab, students will be expected to interpret the molecular and structural formulas of water, carbon dioxide, glucose and oxygen and const
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6th - 12th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Dinosaurs and Fossils ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to engineer some Dinosaurs!Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like dinosaurs and fossils!This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Investigating Insects~ Set of Six!
Get ready to engineer some creepy crawly insects!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like insects!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solution
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3rd - 6th
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Technology Theme Giant Keyboard
Giant PC Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. Keys come in two sizes:6"x5.8" & 4"x4"*Updated 9/1/15*Keyboard now includes the number pad, arrows and other keys.Large size prints 1 key per page.The size measures approximately 60"x20" (using spacing show in image) once you have cut out the letters / assembled t
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
Physics Science Experiment STEM projects MEGA pack of 50 learning labs
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!I've redesigned and cleaned up all of my 50 stem labs in this new version. What's new? They're cleaner looking and a bit prettier. Along with new cover graphics, they also have new category tags that allow you to cross-reference them with other labs, so you can work with similar materials or themes. These indexes and alphabetical listings are a huge bonus! This is the kind of thing you'll want to print, hole-punch, an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation
Your physical and chemical changes lab just got elevated to potions class! In this Professor Snape inspired lesson students will conduct lab experiments in which they will discern the outcome as a mixture, solution, physical change or chemical change. Definitions for physical and chemical changes are included in the resource for students to reference. This lab includes 3 student stations and 1 teacher-led station. The teacher-led station is a demonstration that will blow them away as a mixture s
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations
Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Digestive System Experiment, Digestive System Lab
Digestive System Experiment, Digestive System Lab In this activity, students will "digest" a piece of bread in a plastic baggie to model what happens in the digestive system. There are a few questions for students to answer during this investigation. This investigation will take students through the scientific method.Also included is two versions of a labeling page for students to identify the organs that make up the digestive system.These are half a page and perfect for interactive noteboo
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3rd - 6th
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Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Potential and Kinetic Energy Phet Skate Park Simulation Digital UDL Lesson
Lesson on potential and kinetic energy using google slides and the phet energy skate park simulation. Interactive lesson with NGSS science standards made accessible for all students with UDL principals. Includes multiple slides of questions on the relationship of kinetic and potential energy and the affect of mass and height on kinetic and potential energy. Product also includes an extension activity.
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Sensational Sharks ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to have your own Shark Week!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with theme topics, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific ones, like Sharks!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work!
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3rd - 6th
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Giant Keyboard
Giant CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable Chromebook keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. Spaced out like the preview image it is 5.5 feet long!
Keys are each 4" and fit great on takeout boxes to make them pop off the walls.
This is based off a CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. I have included both a color and black/white version so if you wanted
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Digging For Fossils - A Cookie Excavation Experiment
Students will love acting as an archaeologist as they dig for fossils during this experiment! Using simple materials such as toothpicks and cookies, students will learn what it's like to excavate fossils. Students will formulate a hypothesis, collect data, and develop conclusions using this experiment aligned with both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching tips included! A great resource and hands-on lesson for any fossil unit.
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3rd - 6th
Gummy Bear Science Inquiry Lab
A science experiment perfect for getting students attention and getting them excited about science! What better to do that than candy?!
This experiment is focused on the scientific method and is inquiry-based. The students actively participate and conduct this simple experiment with "WOW" results!
Excellent way to document observation/journal writing for Common Core!
This packet includes:
*Scientific Method Recording Sheets
*Directions for conducting the experiment
*Observation sheets (o
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PreK - 8th
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Experiment Planner and Record Sheet - Calkins Lab Reports - Science
I created this experiment log to go along with Calkins' Lab Report unit of study. Eye-catching, fun, and engaging... this experiment planner/record sheet is the perfect tool for your classroom experiments!
It walks students through the steps of the scientific method and makes it easy to understand for all types of learners. Copy it on 1 page (back to back) and you're ready to go!
Want a little more? Check out this SCIENCE BUNDLE
that includes a teacher slideshow on science careers, the exper
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1st - 6th
Student Foods Lab Recipes | Food & Nutrition | Family Consumer Sciences | FCS
This is a Google Drive folder with a growing amount of foods lab recipes for students to make in your Family and Consumer Sciences foods class. I use these recipes with my 8th graders but I am sure other grades would be perfectly capable of making them as well. I will continually update the folder with more recipes and the price will go up when I do that but if you have already purchased this resource you will automatically get those!*The recipes in the folder are PDFs and NOT editable. If you w
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Kitchen Foods Lab Resources BUNDLE | Family Consumer Sciences | FCS
Engineering Design Process Template
STEM programs focus a lot of it's learning on the Engineering Design Process. This Engineering Design Process Sheet will allow students to become Engineers in the classroom. They will be able to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve a Prototype for any Unit that they are learning about.(Made in a Microsoft Word document so that teachers can edit questions, etc.) If you would prefer an Engineering Design Process:Engineering Design Process- Digital Notebook- Click Here! Word Search- Click here!C
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Engineering Design Process- Bundle
STEM Engineering Challenges Pack ~ Fairy Tales Set #2 ~ Set of Five!
Get ready to do some more Fairy Tale engineering! This is my second set of engineering challenges inspired by fairy tales!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable with fairy tales, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on them!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are
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3rd - 6th
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Kitchen Measurements - FACS - Slides, Worksheets, Quiz, Recipe and Lab Sheet
This download can be used digitally or in person for students to explore kitchen measurements in cooking. This lesson goes over measurement conversions as they are used in cooking as well as a practical guide to converting from cups to tablespoons in a recipe. Included are...★Lesson on Kitchen Measurements★Video on measuring dry and wet ingredients★Tips on measuring butter★Conversions from gallon to teaspoons★Bulk Brownie Recipe to a single serving recipe★Microwave Brownie Recipe★Guided Notes
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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