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Teach foundational air-science concepts (air is transparent, takes up space, has weight/pressure/resistance, is a mixture of gases, the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, smog/pollution) through hands-on experiments and activities.
Provide 28 independent hands-on STEM/science experiment activities with supply lists and instructions for classroom, camp, or independent/group use.
Includes: 28 titled STEM activities, each with a supply list and instructions · comprehensive material list summary at end of packet
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in the solar system (orbits, the sun, the moon and its phases, inner and outer planets, seasons, day and night) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
A collection of 31 hands-on science 'puzzler' activities and demonstrations covering physics concepts (gravity, magnetism, balance, motion, light) framed as mysteries for students to solve.
Includes: 31 numbered science puzzler activities/worksheets · answer key section
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in simple chemistry (atomic symbols/structure, periodic table, matter, elements/compounds/mixtures, acids/bases, solvents/solutions, oxidation, gases) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in weather (Earth's uneven heating, water cycle, humidity, weather maps, wind, day/night) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in oceanography (mapping the oceans, water characteristics, ocean floor, currents, waves, tides, ocean life, underwater exploration) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Provide ten hands-on winter-themed science experiments for elementary students, designed to build observation, prediction, and problem-solving skills aligned to scientific-method practice.
Includes: introduction/rationale section explaining the purpose of winter science in the classroom
Teach elementary-level entomology concepts (what makes an insect an insect, and the traits/life cycles of butterflies/moths, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, ants, bees, and flies) through hands-on experiments.
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in light and sound (nature of light, reflection, refraction, transparency/opacity, color/spectrum) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in magnetism and electricity (magnetic force/poles, compasses, electromagnets, circuits, conductors/insulators, static and current electricity) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in nutrition and health (food groups, recommended daily amounts, protein/carbohydrates/fats/vitamins/minerals, calories, water, food labels) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
A set of three hands-on preschool science activities introducing sound/vibration, weather observation and tracking, and static electricity through play-based experiments and crafts.
Includes: Shoe-Box Guitar: materials list, science notes on sound/vibration, step-by-step instructions, a "what's happening" explanation, extension activities (shaker… · Weather Station: materials list, science notes on weather, step-by-step chart-building…
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in work and machines (simple machines, levers, inclined planes, pulleys, wheel and axle, wedge, screw, force, friction, gravity, inertia) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
Includes: fill-in-the-blank and short-answer worksheet pages (one topic per page, Name/Date header) · diagrams/illustrations to label or complete · hands-on activities/experiments with material lists
Bundle of 6 simple hands-on science investigations for practicing the scientific method (hypothesis, variables, data collection, analysis).
Includes: 6 experiment investigation instructions: Pendulum Investigation, Paper Airplane Challenge, Memory Recall, Water Temperature and Dissolving Rate, Baking Soda…
Teach elementary astronomy concepts (the universe, astronauts, Earth, the sun, the moon, the solar system, planets, stars, astrology, sunlight, gravity) through a hands-on lab/activity book with discussion questions and experiments.
A 9-presentation science unit teaching the properties, behavior, and real-world applications of fluids (liquids and gases) as part of a matter-and-energy course.
Includes: 1. Introduction to Fluids.pptx (4 pages, unit overview/objectives) · 2. Exploring Fluids.pptx (7 pages, what fluids are, fluids in the human body, uses, scattergories game) · 3. Flow Rate and Viscosity.pptx (16 pages, laminar/turbulent flow…
Teach elementary students (ages ~7-9) basic science content and process skills (observation, hypothesis testing, comparison) through short readings and hands-on activities/experiments across life science, earth science, and human body topics.
Includes: parent/teacher introduction on science process skills
Two-week mini-unit introducing the scientific method and science process skills to upper-elementary students through notes, vocabulary, hands-on experiments, a study guide, and a quiz.
Includes: day-by-day teacher lesson plan (12+ days) · vocabulary journal prompts · hands-on activity stations (research using animal books, thermometers, hand lens, weight/length measurement)
A full science workbook (Book E of the 'Simple and Fun Science' series, ages 9-11) teaching life science concepts (cells, osmosis, plant/animal classification, plant responses to environment and light, tree age) through hands-on investigations.
Includes: introduction to science process skills · safety guidelines
Free download Follow step-by-step instructions to conduct a simple hands-on science experiment (e.g., mix colors, grow a bean, test sink/float, make a baking-soda volcano, test magnetism, make oobleck) and record or discuss observations.
Includes: Rainbow Walking Water · Rain Cloud in a Jar · Sink or Float Challenge
A collection of 12 hands-on Earth science labs/activities (The Earth's Place in Space, Earth in Motion, Earth and Its Moon, An Earth Full of People, Earth's History, A Close Look at the Earth, Earthquakes, Our Moving Continents, The Earth's Water, The Earth's Air, The Earth's Rocks, The Earth's Soil) for elementary classroom…
A 24-page photocopiable hands-on science activity book (Ready-Ed Publications, RED4034) covering the 'Earth and Beyond' topic for 10-12 year olds, with 8 lessons each pairing teacher notes with a student activity sheet.
Includes: Teachers' Notes and Presentation Ideas (pages 4-5) · Lesson 1: Soils (teacher notes + student activity, pages 8-9) · Lesson 2: Soil Erosion (pages 10-11)
A full science workbook (Book A of the 'Simple and Fun Science' series, ages 4-6) teaching science process skills (observing, sorting, comparing, recording, classifying) through hands-on activities across life science, plants, animals, the human body, and weather topics.
Includes: introduction to science process skills · safety guidelines and 'what to do as you work through this book' instructions