Curious about how to teach kids the scientific method? Our printable breaks it down into simple, fun steps with bright visuals and hands-on activities. A must-have for homeschool science!
Sharpie solubility experiment for kids- An engaging science experiment for elementary students learning about scientific processes and the scientific method. A fun science activity for first, second, third and fourth grade classrooms and homeschool.
Teach the scientific method to your students through these engaging science experiments! Check out this blog post to learn more!
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Looking for a new way to teach science to your middle school kiddos? Check out these 13 project-based learning ideas for middle school science the entire family will love doing together. You can also make project based learning lesson plans for each one with these suggested extension activities included!
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Have you tried a bottle-flipping activity in your STEM class? I have a perfect resource for you that will have your students experimenting and designing their challenge! Recently I had one of those Brain Pops I have sometimes and thought about this: What if we tested the bottles with water and then the students could
This comprehensive Physical Science Curriculum bundle for middle school aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and provides everything you need to cover topics like matter and its interactions, physical and chemical changes, natural and synthetic resources, and heat and thermal energy. With over 600 pages and 40+ student activities, this complete physical science curriculum is all you need. The curriculum has been designed from the ground up specifically to align with the NGSS standards. Teachers love it for its ease of use (no prep and ready to go) and alignment with the NGSS standards. Students love it as it is engaging and makes difficult concepts in physics meaningful and easy to understand. This resource includes: Matter and Its Interactions: Covers atomic structure, molecules, elements, and compounds, with hands-on activities like "Make a Molecule" and state-of-matter comics. Students will also explore repeating structures like NaCl and graphene, making complex concepts easier to grasp. Physical and Chemical Changes: With 50+ slides and detailed activities, students analyze and interpret data to determine whether a chemical reaction has occurred. This unit simplifies challenging concepts through incremental steps that build on previous knowledge. Natural and Synthetic Resources: Students investigate the relationship between natural resources and synthetic materials through six engaging activities, including sorting, analysis, and reading tasks. The pack is ideal for science stations or independent learning. Heat and Thermal Energy: A 40-slide presentation and over 50 activity pages guide students through key concepts like heat transfer, changes of state, and particle motion. Differentiated comics and activities help reinforce learning in an interactive notebook or as homework. This Physical Science Curriculum package ensures that middle school teachers have everything they need to meet NGSS standards while keeping students engaged through interactive presentations, hands-on labs, and differentiated materials. Perfect for educators who want to deliver clear, structured, and effective science lessons, it’s a time-saving tool that makes teaching physical science easy and impactful. Are you looking for a complete Physical Science Curriculum bundle that is NGSS aligned? This lesson plan bundle covering the entire NGSS Middle School Physical Science curriculum is now complete. It is packed with resources specially designed to align with the NGSS curriculum and standards. Powerpoints, notes, INB pages, labs and bellringers all compliment each other to save you time and make life a little easier. ❤️ "This is wonderful, my students are enjoying the activities already. Thank you for making my life easier!" Anita C. A google classroom version is also included for each resource so that you can teach remotely or face-to-face. Either way you're all set. MATTER AND ITS INTERACTIONS ATOMS AND MOLECULES MIDDLE SCHOOL NGSS MS-PS1-1 This comprehensive Middle School NGSS packet on Atoms and Molecules is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-1 standard. A visually interactive 60 slide powerpoint covers the main concepts in the standard "develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures". The structure of atoms and molecules is covered as well as extended repeating structures such as NaCl and graphene. Over 40 pages of student activities, questions and notes complete and compliment this engaging resource. Topics covered: ⭐ Atomic Timeline ⭐ Structure of the Atom ⭐ Molecules (same, different atoms) ⭐ Elements and Compounds ⭐ Repeating Subunits - Carbon, NaCl ⭐ Solids, Liquids, Gases ⭐ Change on State - Increase in Energy ⭐ Change of State - Decrease in Energy ⭐ 2 Science Reading Articles and the Atomic Timeline and Mendeleev (these make excellent sub plans) ⭐ Atoms and Molecules Activities including Make a Molecule/Draw a Molecule ⭐ Warm-ups/Bell-ringers/Homework ⭐ Changes of State Comics which are perfect for an INB. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES MS-PS1-2 This comprehensive Middle School NGSS packet on Physical and Chemical Reactions is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-2 and MS-PS1-5 standards. A visually interactive 50 slide powerpoint covers the main concepts in the standards "analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred" and "develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved". The physical and chemical properties of substances is covered as well as looking at everyday chemical interactions. Over 20 pages of student activities, questions and notes complete and compliment this engaging resource. This is typically a topic that students find hard to grasp. I've designed this in simple incremental steps that builds upon previous knowledge that is sure to make this topic more engaging. Topics covered: ► PS1-A - Each pure substance has characteristic physical and chemical properties (for any bulk quantity under given conditions) that can be used to identify it. ► PS1-B - Substances react chemically in characteristic ways. In a chemical process, the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of the reactants. (MS-PS1-2),(MS-PS1-3),(MS-PS1-5) ► The total number of each type of atom is conserved, and thus the mass does not change. (MS-PS1-5) ► Warm-ups/Bell-ringers/Homework ► Acid/Base Neutralization Comic which are perfect for an INB. NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC RESOURCES This comprehensive Middle School NGSS activity pack on Synthetic and Natural resources is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-3 standards. ⭐ MS-PS1-3. Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society. This pack contains 6 activities that can be used individually as is or combined to make science stations (signage is included). The activities are: ✅ Watch It - In this activity the students are asked to watch some Youtube videos on vitamins and diamonds (both natural and synthetic) and answer the accompanying questions. ✅ Analyze It! - Students will analyse a graph showing synthetic trends and answer the questions on the student handout. ✅ Sort It! - The students must sort the items into either natural or synthetic. Then they must pick 2 from each list and give reasons as to why they are on that list. ✅ Illustrate It! -The students are supplied with text and must read it and then create either an infographic, comic, poster or diagram showing how the synthetic material is produced from a natural resource. ✅ Read It! - At this station the students will read a scientifically referenced article on the societal impact of plastic. Short questions check their understanding of the article. ✅ Explain It! - This activity is designed to elicit their understanding of the unit and should take place at the end of the unit/stations. HEAT AND THERMAL ENERGY This comprehensive Middle School NGSS packet on Heat and Thermal Energy is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-4 standard. A visually interactive, fully editable 40 slide powerpoint covers the main concepts in the standard "develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed". Over 50 pages of student activities, questions and notes complete and compliment this engaging resource. Topics covered: → What is Heat? → What is Thermal Energy? → Solids, Liquids, Gases → Change of State - Increase in Energy → Change of State - Decrease in Energy → Graphing changes of state → Thermal Energy/Temperature/Heat → Transfer of heat: conduction, convection, radiation → Motion of gas particles/pressure → The effect of increasing/decreasing pressure on boiling point → Warm-ups/Bell-ringers/Homework for 2 weeks Loads of pages which are perfect for INBs including comics on heat v temperature, heat transfer and the effect of pressure. These are all differentiated and can also be used for homework or revision. EXOTHERMIC THERMAL ENERGY LAB This comprehensive NGSS Middle School NGSS activity pack on exothermic thermal energy is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS1-6 standards. ⭐ MS-PS1-6. Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes. This pack comprehensively covers the NGSS requirements for this lab. A visual handout on endo/exothermic reactions prepares the students for the actual lab. In this lab the students have to create an exothermic reaction. This lab uses common household materials. Following on from the experiment the students will complete a graphing activity which is based on the data collected from the experiments. ► A Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) activity compliments this pack. Answer keys for all activities are included. MOTION AND STABILITY: FORCES AND INTERACTIONS FORCE AND MOTION NGSS MS-PS2 This comprehensive Middle School NGSS packet on Force and Motion is designed to align with the NGSS Middle School MS-PS2-1-5 standards. A visually interactive 60+ slide powerpoint covers the main concepts in the standards. Over 75 pages of student activities, INB pages, warmup/bellringers, questions and notes complete and compliment this engaging resource. Topics covered: ⭐ MS-PS2-1 Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects. ⭐ MS-PS2-2. Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object. ⭐ MS-PS2-3 Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic fo
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At the beginning of every year, our science curriculum has us exploring Science Inquiry Skills. It can be a tricky task. Science is huge! Not all scientist do the same things… but to explore this concept, I like to keep it hands-on and fun! We first learned that scientists use their senses to make observations. […]
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For this mystery solutions puzzle, your middle school science students will attempt to solve a chemistry puzzle while simulating that they are 500 miles apart!
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This activity is a great introduction to speed and motion. Students measure the time it takes to walk 5 meters and use this to calculate their average speed. They are then given the challenge to see if they can estimate an unknown distance using their average walking speed and the amount of time it takes to walk the unknown distance. Needed Materials: Meter sticks or metric measuring tape Timers/stop watches Sidewalk chalk, tape, cones, etc for marking start and ending calculators To do this activity, find a place outside with plenty of space. I use the blacktop at my school and have the students mark their distances on the ground using sidewalk chalk. You can also do the activity on the field and use cones or other markers. Measure and mark an unknown distance for the students to estimate in part 2. I do between 10 – 20 meters. In part 2 of the activity, students will measure the time it takes to walk this unknown distance and use this to estimate the distance. You can set up several different distances too. Students love being outside and gathering data. This is a great way to introduce calculating speed and the speed equation. It also shows students that the equation can be rearranged to calculate distance.
Your elementary students are going to love these fun, easy, and engaging science experiments. These 10 science activities will help student learn about the world around them in a hands-on way. Watch your students' eyes light up when they figure out something new and see them work together as they explore the world of science. Grab the Science Experiment bundle and get 60 science experiments that can be used all year long! All of these science experiments use common household items which makes them easy to prepare for. These fun and easy science experiments are perfect for introducing science lab rules, teaching science procedures, modeling the scientific method, or adding some scientific fun to any day of the year! Each experiment includes the activity directions and a recording sheet so students can record their observations. You also receive a materials page to help you gather supplies for the experiments. Perfect for in class use or at home use with distance learning. 10 Science Experiments includes: Materials Page 10 Student Recording Sheets (includes materials and procedures) Extension questions for each activity The 10 Science Experiments are: Which airplane design flies the farthest distance? Does the amount of air change the distance the balloon travels? Exploding Baggies Which liquid allows the gummy bears to grow the most? Marshmallow Catapults Apple Volcanoes Ice Cream in a Bag Which soda reacts the most to Mentos? Which ramp design allows the ball to move the farthest distance? What liquid cleans pennies the best? **View the preview to see exactly what's included!** Teachers like you say: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This was an amazing resource, as supplies are readily easy to find and engage students in scientific phenomena. Thank you so much!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I was looking for fun ways to experience science throughout the year and this is the product to do just that! I love the experiments and can't wait to use these next school year!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Some of these activities were perfect for home- the materials were things most kids had in their houses already. Worked out great for my distance learners!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I used it as stations in my STEM night at school. Needing a variety of levels, these activities engage all. Parents were able to easily understand wish was our goal, getting the families involved. Materials are easy to find and gather not expensive." Want to receive FREE credits on TpT? Go to your My Purchases page (log in first). Click on the Provide Feedback button to leave a rating and a short comment. You’ll earn TPT credits, which you can redeem on future purchases! Having difficulty with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Copyright © Chloe Campbell Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product. Questions or comments? Please email me at: [email protected]
The key to engaging science instruction is engaging our students in the science process. A few labs into the school year I always find myself planning a lesson about the science process and scientific variables. I find myself asking “How did they mess up that graph after I explained it 3 times?” “Why didn’t they […]
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As springtime flowers bloom and pollen fills the air, I'm excited to share one of my favorite lab activities: the flower dissection lab. It's a great way to engage students in hands-on learning while exploring plant reproduction and the crosscutting concept of structure and function. Plus, it's a low-prep, high-impact activity that students really enjoy! Today, I'm excited to share practical tips and insights to help you guide your students through this engaging exploration of angiosperm anatomy
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Teaching science to elementary students is a thrilling opportunity to spark curiosity and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. However, keeping young minds engaged in science can be a challenge. But with a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of hands-on activities, you can turn any science lesson into an exciting adventure.Let's explore some strategies for making science both fun and engaging for your students.
Starting the year off by focusing on these 5 science topics, will almost guarantee smoother labs and more engaged science learners.
This time-saving resource is an amazing set of tasks for learning about physical and chemical changes! Add interactive templates to the fun activities.
Here are some great tips for reviewing the scientific method any time of year and keep your students thinking about scientific inquiry every day of your class!
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Students learn to identify INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variables. They plan and carry out a simple experiment to reinforce variable identification. Students practice the basics of experimental design, collecting data, and summarizing results. This lab allows students to discover the challenges of co...
This interactive science notebook is packed with activities to help your students understand the steps of the scientific method and basic science process skills. Perfect hands-on activities to use throughout the school year. ************************************************************************ This resource may be used: ☑ with grades 3-5 (great review for grade 6). ☑ during the school year. ☑ with whole group, small groups or for individual instruction. ✅ These activities (foldables and fold-ups) are great for VISUAL LEARNERS and will fit perfectly in interactive science notebooks. DIFFERENTIATED versions are included to help you meet the needs of ALL your students. ************************************************************************ ▶ Please take the time to look at the preview to have an idea of what is included. This file is a .pdf ▶ Please contact me via the Q& A section if you have a question. I'll be happy to help :). ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Here are a few suggestions on how to use this resource: ✔ Back-To-School ISN activities ✔ Interactive science notebooks foldables ✔ homework ✔ mini-assessment ✔ review ✔ study guide ✔ science centers activities ✔ summer school ************************************************************************ What teachers have said about this resource: ❤️ Wonderful resource. Ashley M. ❤️ Nicely put together. I very much enjoy it .Buyer ❤️ Students really enjoyed this. Kercelyn P. ❤️ This is exactly what I was looking for to provide my students with a helpful reference tool as they engage in science projects. Buyer ************************************************************************ What is included: ☑ Notes to the teacher ☑ Science tools ☑ Classifying objects ☑ Scientific method ☑ Communicating data ☑ Qualitative and quantitative observations ☑ Types of variables ☑ Types of graphs ☑ Inferences ☑ Predictions ☑ Hypothesis/ Prediction/Inference ☑ Pictures of completed foldables/fold-ups. ☑ Copyright and credits NOTE: Most of the activities are in plain black text. Print on pastel paper to bring fun to your foldables :) *********************************************************************** ✅ Click here to follow me and be first to hear about resources, sales and updates! ************************************************************************ ❤️ You may also like ❤️: Science resources Electricity-interactive science notebook foldables . Forms of energy-interactive science notebook foldables . Photosynthesis-interactive science notebook foldables. Plant life cycle-interactive science notebook foldables. Properties of Matter-interactive science notebook foldables. Rock cycle-interactive science notebook foldables. Science tools-interactive science notebook foldables. Scientific Method-interactive science notebook foldables. ********************************************************************** ► If you like this product, please leave some feedback so I can get back to you :). You will also receive FREE credits towards your future purchases. ************************************************************************ ► You may blog about this activity but please link back to my store. ************************************************************************ ► Copyright © Satsumas and Bees. All rights reserved by author. Not for public display. For personal use only. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
This colorful rainbow jar is a surprisingly simple kids' science experiment! In fact, you probably already have everything you'll need.
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