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End of Year applied math laboratories
Volume of Spheres, Cones, Cylinders, Pyramids Hands-On Discovery Activity
These engaging volume labs allow students to experiment and discover volume formulas of 3D solids. Help your students understand and remember where the formulas come from (and have fun while doing so)!The labs let students discover and make sense of formulas for the following 3D solids:Lab 1: PrismsLab 2: CylindersLab 3: PyramidsLab 4: ConesLab 5: SpheresIn each lab, students create 3D figures, hypothesize, and experiment. They see how the 3D solids relate to each other as they figure out their
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade Math Discovery Lessons and Activities Bundle
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Curriculum Middle School Lesson Plans
Looking for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? Students LOVE the intrigue of Forensic Science CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 4-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
Penny Boat Lab: Density, Buoyancy and Archimedes
This is a one period activity/lab to teach students about the concept of density and Archimedes Principle, why things float. Students each get a piece of aluminum foil and design and make a boat. They then must calculate how many pennies it will carry before sinking, and then test it. This is an excellent one day STEM project that combines science, math, design and construction. Students will use the formula Density=Mass divided by Volume.
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7th - 10th
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Fun Science Experiment (Home-Made Lava Lamp)
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
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4th - 9th
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HotWheels Speed Lab with a Distance Time Graph
This is a fun lab to experiment with speed! Supplies needed per group include: make-shift ramp, masking tape, 3 stop watches, meter-stick, hot wheels car and this lab sheet. Students will mark of one, two and three meters with the tape. Three students with stop-watches will stand at each of those meters. Groups will count down and as another student releases their car down the ramp, all stop watches should start their time simultaneously with the release of the car. Each student will stop their
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5th - 7th
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Owl Pellet Dissection Activity Fun End of Year Science Lab for Middle School
Owl pellet dissections are a great end-of-the-year activity! This owl pellet activity is packed full of print-and-go activities to make dissecting owl pellets a hoot! This great collection of 10 engaging and unique activities will enhance your study of barn owls and owl pellets. These ready-to-print, no-prep activities will make your dissection of owl pellets as fun and easy as possible!Who are these activities best suited for?Public, Private & Christian schoolsHomeschoolers and Homeschool C
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Physical properties of matter review using pennies Mass, Volume, and Density Lab
Physical properties of matter review using pennies to find mass, density, and volume.
Supplies
You will need many pennies for this lab
15 each of 1981 and older ones and 1983 and newer ones per group.
Triple balance beam per group or a central few
Small graduated cylinder approximately 50mL
I did this with my 6th grade science class, it give them a hands on comparison that density is different from volume and that density of the same materials stays the same no matter the weight.
Stu
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6th - 12th
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Fun Team Building Activity (Note Card Tower Challenge)
This resource is a fun team building activity where students work together to build the tallest tower that can hold an unopened water bottle using only 20 notecards. The handout guides students through the following process:Make a predictionReflect on the building process before creating an official designRecord procedures they used to build their towerCollect and graph the height data from every group in the classMake a conclusion about what is the best way to use the notecardsPDF & Editab
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Physical Science Labs (Growing Bundle)
![Preview of Baking Soda & Pancakes Lab & Lesson Plan: 6-8 [acids/bases, chemical reactions]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Baking-Soda-Pancakes-Lab-Lesson-Plan-6-8-acids-bases-chemical-reactions--8500431-1712224816/750f-8500431-1.jpg)
Baking Soda & Pancakes Lab & Lesson Plan: 6-8 [acids/bases, chemical reactions]
In this 3-7 day lesson, students complete multiple labs and explore the chemical reaction behind baking soda in pancakes and the importance of ratios in chemical reactions. This Lesson Includes:Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plansClassroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embe
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Ocean Water Temperature, Salinity, and Density Lab
Lab for students that explores the connections between the salinity (saltiness), temperature, and density in ocean water.
This resource includes detailed procedural instructions for students as they perform the lab, and also three pages of notes, illustrations, observations, and reflections to make as they follow the steps.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Flower Dissection | Hands on Lab | Back to School | End of Year
This resource includes all you need to teach the parts of a flower. It also includes a hands on and engaging flower dissection lab. Students get to dissect a real flower! This is excellent for a Plant Growth & Development unit, Life Sciences, the spring, and even something to keep students engaged at the both the beginning of the year and the end of the year! This resource includes:Three day lesson plan ideasFlower dissection lab directionsGuiding questions (during the lab) and discussion
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Lab Activity Calculating Rates of Tectonic Plate Motion
In this activity students will calculate the rate of the movement of Pacific Tectonic plate by examinining the formation of Hawaiian island chain. Students begin by determining ages of rocks found on each island using radiometric dating principle. Then they use scale maps to determine real world distances between islands. Finally they determine speed of motion from distance and time passed.
This lab utilizes the claim, evidence and reasoning framework to guide students to synthesis of ideas and
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Exploring Physical Changes - A Science Unit for Primary Students
This fun, engaging, unit will help your students to fully understand physical changes! This unit is a great mix of inquiry and guided experiments. Science students will work with a variety of materials in order to learn about physical changes. Your primary students will love this unit so much that it would even be a great set of activities to pull out at the end of the year. What is Included?Beautiful Word Wall CardstwistingcuttingmixingmouldingstretchingbendingcrushingbreakingshreddingPhysical
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1st - 2nd
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Does it float? Science Lesson Plan- physical science (water)
This lesson plan will help introduce students to the idea of buoyancy and density through a read aloud and a fun hands on experiment.
Description: This lesson is on density and its impact on an objects buoyancy. Specifically, that density (not simply size) impacts whether an object will float or not. The students will work as class and in groups to determine which objects will float and which will not recording their answers and creating a graph along the way. All resulting in the students deve
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PreK - 1st
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![Preview of Baking Soda Lab & Lesson Plan: 9-12 [chemical reactions and limiting reactants]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Baking-Soda-Lab-Lesson-Plan-9-12-chemical-reactions-and-limiting-reactants--9021660-1712225329/750f-9021660-1.jpg)
Baking Soda Lab & Lesson Plan: 9-12 [chemical reactions and limiting reactants]
In this 3-7 day lesson, students complete multiple labs and explore the chemical reaction behind baking soda in pancakes and the importance of ratios in chemical reactions. This Lesson Includes:Teacher Lesson Plan with Essential Questions, Objectives, and NGSS standards, Lab Preparation (Materials, Ingredients, Amazon Lists when appropriate, and Tips & Tricks) and day-by-day lesson plansClassroom Slides with directions for lesson flow, turn and talk prompts, illustrations and graphics, embe
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
Drone Lab: Right-Angle Trigonometry, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines
YOU DO NOT NEED A DRONE FOR THIS LAB!!! This lab actually has two separate folders: one for teachers who have access to a drone (or even a helium balloon that is tied to a kite string!) and one for teachers with no drone. Any way you do it, you get a customized lab, designed to help your students use right-angle trig, law of sines, and law of cosines in real-world situations. If you are droneless, the whole simulation is set up for you. You can choose whatever drone heights you like and ente
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10th - 12th
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Grains of Rice Lab: Estimating the Number of Stars in the Universe
In this lab students use rice as stars to simulate how scientists estimate how many stars are out there. An effective way to experience estimation and practical science in astronomy!Goes well with:Modeling Fusion ActivityBuild a Telescope Lab: Reflection and Refraction Fun!Star Spectroscopy/Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab
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Grades:
7th - 9th
End of The Year Activities Summer Elementary STEM Science Experiments Worksheets
Welcome to our End of School Year Science Lab Bundle! This bundle is designed to engage elementary students in fun and educational science experiments, perfect for wrapping up the school year with excitement and learning. Let's dive into what's included:Properties of Water LabDescription: Explore the fascinating properties of water through hands-on experiments and engaging activities.Supplies:Closing containerPaper towels (or any cleaning material)Dishwashing liquid (non-clear)Cooking oil (e.g.,
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Grades:
K - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Mystery Eats! ~ An escape/breakout style foods lab
A must have for all FACS teachers! This lesson is designed to test your students' knowledge of accurate kitchen measurement, recipe conversion, and measurement equivalents, as well as their ability to prepare food while following a recipe. The mystery lab leads them to preparing NO BAKE COOKIES! Included in this digital download are all the necessary printables and instructions needed to set up an escape/breakout lesson for up to 6 groups.
Toolboxes, 4 digit resettable locks, tubs, ingredients
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6th - 12th
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Fun End of Year Activities Middle School Science Hands-on After State Testing
Check out these 7 FUN, low-prep END OF THE YEAR science activities! Are you an exhausted teacher looking for an exciting and hassle-free way to wrap up the school year? I have you covered! I put together this variety pack of 7 memorable science activities designed to engage and educate upper elementary and middle school students. With minimal teacher preparation required, these activities are perfect for busy educators who want to create lasting memories with their students before summer break!W
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-LS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
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Zipline Engineering Lab
In this exciting engineering lab, students will embark on a thrilling journey to design and test their very own zipline. This activity promotes:Real-World Scenarios: Students will step into the shoes of engineers hired to design a zipline for Baby’s World Amusement Park in Atlanta.Collaborative Teamwork: Each group will consist of four members, each with a specific role crucial to the zipline's success.Hands-On Activity: Students will engage in practical tasks, including setting up the zipline,
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9th - 12th
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Hydraulic machine STEM project laser cutter template (bucket template only)
Hydraulic digger project:(This file is the bucket template only, the body template is free in my store)This is a project suitable for high school students studying science, maths, technology or engineering (STEM). The package includes .ai and .pdf files to laser cut all of the components for a hydraulic digger. The file is designed to be cut from 3mm plywood in 600 x 400mm sheets.The files are separated into two components. The main body template, and bucket template. The main body template has
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Not Grade Specific
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![Preview of Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Popping-Boba-Ionic-Compounds-Ions-5-Day-Lesson-with-5-Labs-gr-8-12-8518011-1712225226/750f-8518011-1.jpg)
Popping Boba: Ionic Compounds & Ions [5-Day Lesson with 5 Labs] gr 8-12
Explore popping boba by understanding the role of ions, chemical reactions, and diffusion in making popping boba.This material supplements our engaging Science Behind video popping boba through the lens of spherification and chemical reactions. Students will learn about ions, ionic compounds, chemical reactions and diffusion.This Packet Includes:19-page Teacher Lesson Plan with NGSS standards60 Classroom Slides9 Page Textbook Article with Graphics and Illustrations18-page Student Activity Packet
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-5
, MS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-2
Forensic Science Fingerprints Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Low Prep Activity
Look for fun end of year activities, middle school teacher? This forensic science fingerprinting activity is a CSI-type lab investigation for middle school students, students will identify FINGERPRINTS to solve a "crime." Unlike other forensics activities, this lab will not give your students nightmares!This activity is perfect for traditional classrooms, enrichment programs/camps, homeschool co-ops, and homeschool students. This is a great alternative to graphic or scary CSI activities. This la
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-3
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