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Common Core K.MD.A.1 laboratories
Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)
** For 4th-10th grade Straw Rockets activity, see our product here**Rockets are always a student favorite! This STEM challenge pack includes a paper straw rocket activity, straw rocket engineering design challenge using a Pitsco launcher, student handouts, and extension problems on variable testing and test result comparison. Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Topics covered in rocketry STEM challenge: Forces & moti
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Popcorn Lab - Exploring State Changes and Heat Transfers
This lab is a tasty twist to traditional experiments that will have students test the law of conservation of mass by popping popcorn! Turn the ordinary act of making popcorn into an extraordinary learning experience with this Popcorn Chemistry Lab. This hands-on experiment combines the excitement of snack time with the science of chemistry, creating a unique and engaging educational opportunity.In this experimental activity, students : Collaborate to problem-solve as a groupObserve and write ab
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
Also included in: Hands-On Science Lab Bundle: Engage, Explore, Experiment
How Big Is It?: Measuring Large Objects with a Tape Measure
This simple chart challenges the young student to choose 5 objects in the classroom (a table, a chair, a friend, etc.) and measure the height and width of the objects. Leave the activity open ended and allow the students to choose their items to measure, or create your own list of choices. Two versions of the chart provide different levels of support for reading and using the data chart.
Just add a tape measure!
Great as a Math Center or as an introductory Science Lab.
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PreK - 2nd
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Density Film Canister Lesson for Science
When students get done with measurement or science process labs, teachers are challenged to find activities to “keep them engaged.” Use this editable Google Drive activity to help them learn and practice standards based lab skills. The film canister challenge requires students to modify the density of a canister till it floats with neutral buoyancy. This mini lab can be set up for the whole class, or materials can be set aside as a “if time” activity. Video review for volume and mass measurem
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Metric Bundle for Middle School
Bean Experiment Journal Pages (for ages 3-6)
This is a basic template for a "Scientific Journal" where students aged 3-6 can track the growth of a plant (my experiment was done using lima beans, but I am sure many other plants would apply as well. The children tracked the growth each day and finally bound their pages using a 3 hole puncher and yarn to make their very own book at the completion of the experiment. They were thrilled to see their finished products in the form of a "real book." I have included a sample I used for my pre-writer
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Montessori-Inspired Agriculture Unit Bundle
Pot of Gold STEM Engineering Challenge
Can you create a new pot for a leprechaun that will hold the most gold? That is the challenge! This STEM activity fits perfectly with St. Patrick’s Day and incorporates collaboration, critical thinking, measurement, graphing and a simple introduction into volume.
Included are:
Teacher Directions
Challenge Poster
Teamwork Tips
Design Page
Data Collection Lab Sheets
Reflection Questions
2 Graphing Choices
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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K - 3rd
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Engineering Design Process Twist to Penny Boat Experiment (Penguin Boat)
This lesson synopsis is a twist to the penny boat experiment. In this lesson, students will be able to integrate Math, Science , Reading, Writing and use discussion techniques in this fun Engineering Design Science lesson. The teacher will provide students with the opportunity to read about the impact of global warming on penguins. Students will have an opportunity to help penguins reach their food faster with a penguin boat.
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K - 12th
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Density Paradox
Inquiry-based and NGSS-friendly Understanding by Design lab based on the following learning objectives:-Use models to make predictions and explain phenomena.-Use indirect macroscopic evidence to explain particle behavior in the microscopic world.-Modify our particle model to better explain and predict the behavior of systems at different temperatures.-Explore the effect of increased particle energy on mass, volume, and density.The lesson is based on student observations of this phenomenon: https
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Properties of Ice Experiment
This is a temperature/ice experiment for class.
Soil Science: Water Drainage Rate and Presentation
An interactive lesson for students to conduct research, observation, and inferences. Students will better understand how sand, silt, and clay affect the rate of water drainage from soil, and the importance of soil drainage. They should be able to relate soil texture to soil drainage after research, and identify which soil is best. Students will work collaboratively together to research and create a Google Slide presentation to convey experiment results.
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4th - 9th
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Growing Food From Scraps in Primary School
Want to introduce young learners to growing their own food from what would normally be considered "waste"? Then this simple science experiment is for you! In this lesson, your students will learn how to regrow a vegetable from a scrap, monitor its vertical growth and discuss the ecological importance of reducing food waste. In order to make learning more accessible to all learners, both teacher and student versions have been written in both English and Spanish!
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
How Many Cubes? Understanding Weight
This worksheet helps students understand the concept of weight. This concept meets math and science standards as students in beginning math and science courses. This sheet is full of items that you may have easily accessible in your classroom. This is best suited for kindergarten and first grade.
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K - 2nd
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