4th grade Back to School laboratories

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Laboratory, Centers

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

Back to School STEM Activities with Fred the Worm

Created by

That Teaching Spark

Back to School STEM is a perfect way to build community through team building! These four STEM activities are based around Fred the Worm and his misadventures. Students must help Fred out of some tricky situations as he travels around the United States.Included**Teacher Instructions: objective, materials, background info, tired+ true helpful hints.**Materials List**Pictures**Fred's backstory**journal cover sheet**four STEM recording sheetsSTEM ActivitiesSave Fred: Students work together to put

Subjects:

Back to School, Science

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Also included in: Back to School Activity Bundle

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

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

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

Created by

Joyful Learning - Megan Joy

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

Types:

A Middle School Survival Guide

NGSS:

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-2

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

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

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

Subjects:

Grades:

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

Types:

Back to School, End of Year, General Science

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:

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

Experimental Design and Independent and Dependent Variables & Scientific Method

Created by

Teaching Science With Lynda R Williams

This experimental design unit is on the scientific method and using variables to plan a fair test experiment. Students will learn about the scientific method, independent, dependent, and control variables. They will learn how to make a hypothesis and write a conclusion. This resource is a great introduction to the scientific method. Students will use a planning page to plan their own investigation. Great for back to school!Includes:Slide Show on Scientific Method and VariablesStrategic Notetakin

Subjects:

Back to School, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Also included in: Middle School NGSS Science Bundle & Bell Ringers & 5-E Lessons & Assessments

Quantitative and Qualitative Observations Lab

Created by

The Crafty Science Teacher

This is a great activity for students to get to walk around the room and work with their peers. Students will work on 8 stations. The 8 stations include pictures for students to make their qualitative and quantitative observations. Stations that ask for quantitative observations will need a ruler and a triple beam balance or digital scale. If you do not have the materials for each lab station, there will be pictures for each station. Station 2: This station is set up so students can make observa

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources

First Days of School: Science Fun

Created by

Science Teacher Pro

Want your first days of school and science to start with a bang? The First Days of Science unit gives you 5 ready to go labs that have been classroom tested to bring out lots of excitement in students. Even better...each of these labs only costs a couple of dollars each or less in easy to get materials. The First Days of Science Unit includes the following science labs: Coffee Creamer Ice Cream: Making ice cream in science class is not net, but making them in small coffee creamer po

Subjects:

Back to School, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Back to School, Engineering, Science

Back to School STEM Activity - Chip Ring Challenge - Engineering Process

Created by

Teaching With Potential

Students will enjoy practicing the engineering design process with this tasty team-building back to school STEM Challenge. They'll brainstorm, design, test, and redesign as they problem solve with their team mates. If you're looking for engaging and entertaining first week activity, this is certainly it! STUDENT'S CHALLENGE: Build a standing ring you can fit your hand through using one can of chips. No other materials or adhesives may be used. Begin by building a base/foundation, then gradually

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Science Classroom Tools Lab Equipment Station Activity

Created by

Stefanisin Science Fun

Elevate Your Science Classroom with Engaging Lab Equipment Stations! Looking to make science class a hands-on adventure right from the start? Look no further! My Lab Equipment Station Activity is the perfect toolkit to kick off your school year with excitement and discovery. Dive into the world of science with 20 essential lab tools and equipment, each carefully crafted into a captivating station activity. From microscopes to safety showers, beakers to thermometers, I've got it all covered! Wha

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters

Created by

Shari Beck

Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters - These Scientific Method Task Cards and Posters six 8.5x11 inch posters with a single step of the scientific method on each poster. A smaller version of each poster is included to bundle with the task cards if you choose to make a deck of cards on a binder ring. The Scientific Method Task Cards set includes 28 different task cards with the following tasks: 1) identify which part of the scientific method is described 2) identify which part of the sc

Subjects:

Laboratory, Task Cards, Centers

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Scientific Method Inquiry Challenge-save a gummy worm w/ simple materials

Created by

Scienceisfun

This is a fabulous science inquiry activity for the first week of school. A fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are challenged to save Walter the gummy worm from 'drowning'. Students work to actively solve a problem, collaborate ideas and analyze effectiveness of their solutions. Only simple materials are used and set-up is easy. This activity is fun for kids and fun to watch! It's amazing watching their critical thinking process. This

Subjects:

Back to School, General Science, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Back to School, Basic Principles, Science

Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities

First Day of Science Glow Stick Activity & Tags

Created by

Mind Over Matter Designs

Welcome students to science by using glow sticks and cute message tags! I created this product as a first day of school activity to work for middle grade science students to ENGAGE them on the first day, as well as to get a preliminary understanding of their science background and misconceptions by using discussion prompts. Included In This Product: - Suggestions For Use Page - B&W/ Color "Can't Wait To See You Shine In Science" Tags - B&W/ Color " It's OK to Be A Glow Stick. Sometimes

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Back to School, Holidays/Seasonal, Science

Science Lab Safety Rules and Student / Parent Contract {Back to School}

Created by

Angela Willyerd

Back to School time equals lab safety time in science classrooms! Save yourself some time and ease into the school year with these nicely formatted lab safety expectations with a student/parent contract to be signed and returned. This product includes a list of clearly written lab safety rules for the upper elementary / middle school science classroom. The second page includes a lab safety student contract where the student signs that they have read and will abide by these guidelines. Ther

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Laboratory, Classroom Forms

Scientific Method - Good Procedure Writing: PB & No J Demonstration Activity PPT

Created by

Angela Willyerd

Just Updated on 8/17/16! Looking for ways to improve procedure writing when teaching the scientific method principles in your classroom? Use this PB & No J demonstration activity to visually explain the expectations for good procedure writing in scientific inquiry projects. This product prompts students to write procedures for how to make a peanut butter sandwich as a type of pre-assessment. Then students are led through two demonstrations - one with poor procedures and the other with go

Subjects:

Back to School, Holidays/Seasonal, Science

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Laboratory

Science Tools Google Forms Quiz Digital Science Tool Quiz Self-graded Assessment

Created by

The Teacher down the Hall

Need a quick and easy way to assess your students' ability to identify science tools? Send this 20 question quiz to your students digitally across any platform, website, or email. Perfect for distance learning, vocab centers, and even assessments!Here's what TEACHERS LIKE YOU are saying about Google Forms Quizzes by The Teacher Down the Hall:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hillary H. said: So far I’ve used this resource with my summer tutoring students, and it’s been a big success! Very clear and direct with immed

Subjects:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Lab Safety: Science Safety Contract (Short Version)

Created by

FUNdamental Science

Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents.These simple guidelines will help you and your students maintain a safe learning environment.My students and I review these guidelines together at the beginning of the school year. The students keep a copy in their science notebooks so we can refer back to them when needed.Great for elementary and middle school students!You can also view a full preview of this lab safety contract :)****************************

Subjects:

Back to School, Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Laboratory, Printables

Lab Safety Equipment Stations

Created by

The Crafty Science Teacher

This is a great activity for students to get to walk around the room and learn about lab safety equipment. Students will go to the following stations around the room: 1. Fire extinguisher2. Fire blanket3. Goggles4. Safety shower/eye wash5. First aid kit6. Broken glass container7. Gloves8. ApronThere are black & white and color versions of these stations. Students will go to stations and write the safety equipment name and purpose.Love this resource? Follow my store to stay up to date with al

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Science Mega Bundle - Middle School Science Resources

We Are Scientists! Hands-on Experiments Using The Scientific Method

Created by

Alyssa Absher

This product includes all you need to start your science classroom off on the right foot!! Included in this product: *“The Scientific Method” template - This handout provides the essential questions to ask while going through the steps of the scientific method to complete an experiment or lab. It's the perfect handout to use for every experiment throughout the year! *“Good Scientists…” chart - Copy for student use while you complete a class anchor chart for the qualities of a good scientist

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

The Great Cookie Dunk

Created by

Guilianna McGinniss

One of my favorite ways to teach lab safety and the scientific method is with this fun and engaging science experiment: The Great Cookie Dunk. Students test a variety of cookies to see if they sink or float. Then, they put together a lab report showcasing their findings.

Subjects:

Back to School, General Science

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types: