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Holidays/seasonal Common Core RST.6-8.3 resources
Introduction to Biology Bundle
This complete unit on "Introduction to Biology" includes everything you need to teach the first unit of the year to your biology students. Topics covered include Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Graphing, Microscopes, Characteristics of Life, and more! See complete list of topics below. Resources are available in printable and digital formats. Resources include a Powerpoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, a complete lab safety unit, teacher notes, student notes, 4 l
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS1-1
Halloween Science Activity Digital Escape Room Scientific Method Middle School
Want a fun Halloween science activity that is zero prep? This Halloween scientific method digital escape room has you covered! No matter what topic you are up to in your science curriculum, it is always relevant to review the scientific method.This engaging Halloween digital escape room suitable for years 6, 7 and 8. Understanding the scientific method is so crucial for students continuing to study science in later years. This Halloween science escape room provides an interactive way to revise t
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Halloween Lessons Ultimate Bundle
First Day of School Icebreaker: Cup Towers
Get your students moving, building, thinking and collaborating with this fun and intuitive activity. While they are racing against the clock to build the tallest cup tower, you are evaluating their strengths and interpersonal skills. Finish this engaging activity with a feedback session where students tell you what they observed from their experience. This activity provides a great build up to setting high expectations for the entire year. Mix it up for a project-based learning #PBL activity! Yo
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Not Grade Specific
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Monthly Science Activities
⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students are really enjoying these seasonal science activities so far. I'm so excited I found them! This is really going to step up my science game! Thank you!" - ArianeIntegrate more science into your curriculum using fun and engaging seasonal content that combines monthly topics with hands-on activities, STEM projects, classroom demonstrations, and independent work. These monthly science activities can be used as sub plans, enrichment, or to complement your existing science prog
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Scientific Method Unit Bundle (Print and Digital for Distance Learning)
Save time and valuable energy with this SCIENTIFIC METHOD UNIT BUNDLE! I've included EVERYTHING that you need to teach your middle and high school students about the Scientific Method. No prep work or planning required- just print and go! Need a digital version for distance learning, a flipped classroom or online platform? No worries! I have included a digital version, too!⭐⭐Included in this bundle⭐⭐-6 days of lesson plans (editable)-Introductory activity -EDITABLE PowerPoint/Google Slide lesson
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-3
Lab: Paper Plate Periodic Table and m&m Atoms - Energy Levels and Electrons
Students study the structure of the atom with m&m's atoms on a paper plate periodic table! This lab investigation on edible "electrons" and elements explores the Essential Question: How are Elements Arranged in the Periodic Table? And, How Are Electrons Configured in an Atom?"Share with your students edible electrons; EX: m&m's, skittles, smarties, cereal, or mini-marshmallows. Ss will model atoms of elements using a paper plate and different sorts of sweets. At the end of the lab, when
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Candy Mix Bundle: Lab Investigations
Winter Solstice Activity Worksheets for the First Day of Winter
Looking for an informative, no prep activity to teach your students about the winter solstice? This print AND digital lesson includes 3 worksheets teaching students about the winter solstice. Comprehension science worksheets assess understanding of the December 21 solstice in the northern and southern hemispheres. This winter activity gives student-friendly information about what a solstice is and how it differs in the northern and southern hemispheres. Also included is an engaging activity for
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Fall Science Activities for October
Integrate fall into your science curriculum using these fun autumn-inspired activities. Students will celebrate pumpkins, Dia de Los Muertos, and Halloween as they complete the activities based around the science topics of physical and chemical changes, the skeletal system, life and energy cycles, and design and engineering STEM lessons. Like this activity? Check out the monthly science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. October science topics covered: Life cyclesEnergy cyclesPhysical and che
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum
Students LOVE the intrigue of CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 8-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 FUN forensic science activities that your students will love! You will definite
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-PS1-3
Winter Science Experiments
Integrate the winter season into your science curriculum as your students test three real-life problems. Students will use materials to test which substance melts ice the fastest, which substance dissolves peppermint the fastest, and which temperature is best for hot cocoa. These cold weather inspired activities will engage and motivate your students all winter long or before and after holiday breaks or snow days! Like this resource? Check out this lesson on mittens and gloves. Students will: te
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Experiments
Winter Activities and Experiments
Integrate the winter weather into your classroom this holiday season with these engaging activities and experiments that will have students research snow, solve real-life problems, and design and create prototypes. This bundle of lessons can be used as sub plans, in small group stations, or as whole class projects. This winter activities and experiments bundle includes: Winter Weather: Snow WebQuest Mittens vs Gloves Activity and ProjectSeasonal Experiments: Which temperature is best for hot co
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Student Data Binder - SMART Goals, Conference Forms, Reading log and more
Are you looking for a resource that will help your students set goals, track progress and take ownership in their learning? This resource includes over 100 SMART goal setting sheets, data tracking sheets, reading logs and other helpful printables that will make Parent-Teacher Conferences a breeze! Everything you need to bring data binders to your classroom is included. There are multiple options for each subject area, allowing you and your students to create the data binders that work for yo
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, MS-ESS2-3
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Science Measurement Digital Escape Room Spooky Halloween Potions Theme
Want a fun way to review science measurement that is zero prep? This Halloween science measurement digital escape room has you covered! No matter what topic you are up to in your science curriculum, it is always relevant to review science measurement and the metric system.This engaging Halloween science digital escape room suitable for years 6, 7 and 8. Understanding the measurement in science is so crucial for students continuing to study science in later years. This spooky science escape room
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Science Halloween Lessons Ultimate Bundle
Basketball Activity Science March Madness Activity
Are you looking for lessons to integrate sports or March Madness into your classroom? This lesson includes two hands on print and digital activities for students to use their knowledge of science and basketball. Students will design and engineer a basketball hoop using given constraints. After creating and testing their prototype, they will reflect upon the success of their basketball hoop. The second activity will have students find the best shooting point based on different heights the ball is
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Conserving Land and Soil Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This is a power point lesson on conserving the soil. This lesson goes over how we use the land in regards to agriculture, development, and mining.
It also shows how current practices can be harmful to soil and how it is a very precious resource.
The power point includes terms such as:
conservation
erosion
nutrient depletion
desertification
top soil
subsoil
land reclamation
Both the presentation and the work page documents can be found in the zip file. It has an answer key found on the last p
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Newton's Second Law of Motion Winter Activity
Teach Newton's 2nd Law of Motion with this fun winter activity. Students will learn about force, mass, and acceleration as they construct a snowball launcher to launch cotton balls and marshmallows. Included you will receive a "How to Use" sheet to explain the science behind this activity, as well as tips to help it run smoothly. You will also receive pictures of materials and set up. This activity will get students thinking about Newton's second law of motion. You can have students work indepen
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Force and Motion Unit
Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Following Instructions Experiment Back to School Scientific Method
It can be daunting for students to follow a scientific method and get their head around all the things that are expected of them during an experiment. The Following Instructions Experiment is designed to help students get familiar with following a scientific method step-by-step, working in a group, and taking accurate measurements using a measuring cylinder. The following instructions experiment will assist students to develop their scientific skills including:Working as part of a groupFollowing
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Environmental Science Species and Population Lesson
This PowerPoint goes over some basic definitions of ecosystems, species, populations, and habitat. This makes for a great science and conservation lesson. I usually would suit this one for grades 3rd through 8th. This lesson is designed to get the student thinking about their personal environment.
The terms discussed in this presentation:
habitats
biotic factors
abiotic factors
species
population
communities
ecosystem
Both the presentation and the work page can be found within the zip file. Th
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Grades:
3rd - 9th, Higher Education
Christmas Activity for Science
Celebrate Christmas in your science classroom with their reindeer activity. Students will learn about mammals, reindeer, ecosystems, food webs, food chains, and force and motion through the science texts and hands on activities. This activity will help you celebrate the holidays while engaging your science students. Like this Christmas science activity? Check out my December science activities here. Students will learn: Characteristics of a mammalCharacteristics of a reindeerEnergy roles related
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 5-LS2-1
March Science Experiments and Activities
Integrate March holidays and science into your classroom using this collection of hands-on, print, and digital activities that cover fun, topical concepts. Seasonal concepts include reading articles to continue to build literacy skills, STEM activities to cultivate engineering skills, hands-on demonstrations, and a research project. March topics cover National Nutrition Month, Women's History Month, Spring Equinox, March Madness, and St. Patrick's Day. Science topics cover equinoxes, building an
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4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
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
Thanksgiving Project-Based Learning | Plan a Friendsgiving Party
Make learning fun this November with the GATER Educator's Plan a Friendsgiving Feast project-based learning activity! Engage students in close reading, math skills, and Thanksgiving comprehension while they create their perfect holiday celebration. All of the extra work is done for you. Simply print the NO PREP pages, and let your students make the decisions in this fun Project-Based Learning Thanksgiving Unit!Go to new depths of learning with this Project-Based Learning activity. This different
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Flower Dissection Lab: Student Pack, Google Slides, Article Set, Posters & More!
Explore Plant Reproduction with Our Flower Dissection Lab Pack! Discover the secrets of angiosperm reproduction with our comprehensive Flower Dissection Lab Pack, made for middle school classrooms but adaptable for high school and homeschool settings as well.April showers bring May flowers... and this lab brings hands-on science to life in your classroom!Aligned with NGSS MS: Growth, Development, & Reproduction of Organisms, this pack equips teachers with all the necessary tools and resou
Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
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