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Common Core RI.5.4 laboratories
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
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Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Chemical Reaction Activities with Pennies - Penny Science Lab - Oxidation
Are you looking for a really fun chemical reaction lab? You will love Chemical Reactions with Pennies! Chemical reactions are fun to study! These three labs using pennies for chemical reactions demonstrate many science concepts. An easy and exciting set of experiments that demonstrate chemical reactions and other science concepts! This resource includes three hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School Chemistry. The three lessons use easy-to-find materials such as pennie
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
5th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum Plus Reading Informational Text Units
Do you teach 5th-grade science? You will love my 5 e-science lessons and my phenomena-based units for 5th-grade science! This bundle also includes reading informational text units with a science theme. Purchase in the bundle and save 20%. You will love this excellent bundle for fifth-grade science. Get NGSS Resources from someone who understands the Next Generation Science Standards!5th Grade Science Resources in this Bundle:Identify Materials Based on PropertiesPlants Unit with Fair Tests NGSS
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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Owl Pellet Lab With Nonfiction Text NGSS 4-LS1-1 and 5-LS2-1
Owl Pellet Lab: Students will be engaged with this hands-on Owl Pellet lab and an informational text article on owls. Students will learn about owl adaptations and behavior. They will learn about how owls fit into the ecosystem. This resource includes a 5 E Inquiry based hands-on lesson on owl pellets, a several day CLOSE reading lesson using informational text, a 3 page informational text article, folds for interactive notebooks and worksheets for both the pellet lesson and the Informational te
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
Density Column and Relative Density of Liquids and Solids - Stacked Layers
Students learn about density by making a density column! Students will be able to see that density is a property of matter. This resource includes a really fun, hands-on lesson, a close reading activity with a nonfiction passage, Interactive Notebook flaps and folds, and response pages. Density Column Includes:Lesson PlanLayered BookTwo pages of informational textResponse pagesInteractive Notebook InsertsThis lesson is aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School:NGSS 5-PS1-1.Develop a mod
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Density Integrated Science, Math and ELA Lessons NGSS Aligned.
Density is an interesting property of matter. This unit starts with phenomena. This resource integrates three subjects into two great lessons on density. The integrated math, ELA, and science lessons on density will help your students understand this concept. Students will learn about density in solids and how to calculate the volume of a rectangular solid.This Density Unit Includes:•Step By Step Directions•Two Lesson plans•Reading passage•Follow up pages•Interactive notebook insertsNGSS Alignme
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Electromagnetism Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Laboratory Sheet
This lesson is an introduction on the principles of electromagnetism. It first goes over how electromagnets are created using solenoids and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. It also goes over how we used electromagnets in our everyday lives. The worksheet follows the power point presentation. The laboratory teaches students how they can create their own electromagnet using classroom materials.
Key Terms Include:
Electromagnetism
solenoids
electromagnets
magnetic field
electri
Grades:
5th - 9th
Christmas Science INDEPENDENT Science Experiment
Christmas Science Experiment - This product contains one simple science experiment that can be done independently by third, fourth and fifth graders. This can be done with second graders as long as they are able to read the materials.Materials Needed:- 4 small candy canes per student or group- 3 small, clear cups per student or group- water- vinegar- vegetable oil- liquids labels I’ve provided- observation/learning packetExplanation of Results:I’ve included a very child-friendly explanation of t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Independent Science Experiments Bundle!
Fun with Fruit: botany study materials - learn about the types of fruit!
In this botany unit study, investigate the development, anatomy, and classification of fruit through hands-on lab activities, compare and contrast activities, developing classification schemes, and testing hypotheses! Learn how scientists and botanists classify the types of fleshy fruits: Drupes, pomes, berries, hesperidia, pepos, aggregates, and multiple fruits! Included Materials•Intro to fruits activity and instructor guide•Fruit growth diagram and blank student sheet•About fruit anatomy &
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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CCSS:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Science & Nature Curriculum Bundle: all my units & mini-studies in one bundle!
Simply EVERY unit in my shop, in one discounted bundle!→ This collection includes environmental science-inspired complete units and study materials.→ It is perfect for homeschooling, nature camps, STEM camps, and earth/environmental science classrooms.→ All the materials feature my artwork and are based on my experience as an environmental scientist.*** What age/grade can use these materials?*** These materials were designed with universal design and mixed-age group classroom in mind! All units
Subjects:
Grades:
Homeschool
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-LS4-3
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Earth Revolution and Rotation
Everything you need to teach students about the rotation and revolution of the Earth. Informational text and quick check questions provide the foundation for this resource about day & night, 4 seasons, and the tilt of the Earth. This can be used as the resource for the Earth Science objectives or as a study guide or review worksheet. In the Model Activity, students make observations about the tilt of the earth and how that affects the change in seasons as the Earth orbits the sun. Differ
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
The Scientific Method- A Digital Step by Step Guide for Experiments
Completing science projects and experiments can be daunting for both students and parents. However, with this step by step resource, students are guided through the scientific method.This resource has been recently updated. A new slide is included for teachers to add their specific instructions for labs or experiments. Click here to view the project in action.Included in this resource:This resource contains an embedded video that will explain the Scientific Method to your students. If students
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Distance Learning Human Body Digestive System
Explore organs of the Digestive System and Digestive Processes. Differentiated Reading Selection & Response Worksheets introduce topics and provide an opportunity for assessment. Hands on Activities include: Sequence Steps of Digestion, Label Digestive System Diagram, Create Models of Peristalsis, Model Digestion Process of Stomach, and Experiment with Bile Surrounding Fats. Learn about the digestive organs while playing the Digestive System Dominoes Game. Literally make your way through
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Distance Learning Human Body Systems
Kool Aid Concentration Experiment
If you're teaching introduction to mixtures and solutions, Kool-Aid is a great way to do it, and it's super tasty! This idea was stemmed off of the Foss Kit for grade 5, Mixtures & Solutions. Use this template for your students to record this observations, or have them glue it in their science notebook!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Distance Learning Human Body Circulatory System
Explore function and organs of the Circulatory System - Differentiated Reading Selection & Response Worksheets introduce topics and provide an opportunity for assessment. Hands on Activities include: Fun Facts, Diagram, Web of the 4 Chambers of the Heart and direction of blood flow, Sequence Cards review Steps of Blood Circulation, Sickle Cell Anemia Experiment, and Graphing Components of Blood.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Distance Learning Living/Nonliving & Vertebrates Characteristics
Introduce a science unit about vertebrate animals with these fun activities. Identify living things and describe their characteristics. Ask students to sort animal pictures (from magazines, online pictures, or other resources) and explain their method of classification. Play I Have, Who Has or Team Challenge to review characteristics of vertebrates and related vocabulary. Informational Text passage about Vertebrates is followed up with comprehension assessment worksheets. Sort about 40 anima
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Going Bananas With Measuring
Let's go bananas with measuring length and mass using standard and non-standard units. Bananas are easy to purchase and make excellent objects to measure and compare. Reading selections provide background information about bananas. Follow up question pages are differentiated for two levels of learners. Experiments range from easy counting to using calculators to find averages and percent. Compare mass of banana with other objects on balance scales, use non-standard units to determine length
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Distance Learning Electricity Unit
Electricity Unit introduces basic concepts about current and static electricity. Differentiated reading & response worksheets provide foundation for games and experimental activities. Posters and a Word Search can be used to review vocabulary words and concepts. The board game, Conductor or Insulator?, can be paired with an actual hands on experience with testing conductors and insulators. The six experiments are set up as stations but can be used as single activities.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Discussion Question Use after reading about Metamorphic Rocks
This discussion question asks the students: 1. Why are both heat and pressure necessary to create metamorphic rocks?
2. Why aren’t metamorphic rocks created just from heat? Why aren’t they just created from pressure?
The activity includes a rubric, a place for students to do their writing, and a self assessment.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Magnet Worksheet
This activity asks questions about magnets, including asking about how a magnet repels, magnetic force and magnetic material.
Grades:
5th
Types:
Discussion Question: What is the Process for Creating the 3 Layers of Soil?
This activity asks the question: What is the Process for Creating the 3 Layers of Soil? The assessment includes a rubric, a place for students to write their answers, and a self assessment.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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