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Force and Motion Activity Packet
A multi-topic activity packet teaching force and motion concepts (force, motion, friction, and related math) for elementary science.
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Exploring Friction Graphic Organizer & Worksheet
Guide students through a hands-on friction experiment comparing the pulling force needed to move a wooden block across different surfaces, then reflect on results.
Matter, water & chemistry
Absorbency Test
Guide students through a hands-on science experiment testing the absorbency of different types of paper, recording predictions, method, results, and a conclusion.
Plants, animals & environment
Science Action Labs Animal Science: Active Science About Animals
Teach animal science/zoology concepts (animal habitats, comparative anatomy, insect and fish biology, bird and mammal traits, animal reproduction) through hands-on experiments and observation labs.
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Experiment collections & recording
Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science - Grades 5-6
Provide hands-on science experiments and activities across physical, earth, and life science topics for grades 5-6, supplementing the (U.S.) National Science Education Standards.
Plants, animals & environment
Science Action Labs Health Science: Active Health Investigations
Teach human body/health science concepts (body systems, growth, heredity, circulation, respiration, digestion, nutrition, skin, bones, muscles, senses, brain, and substance-safety topics like alcohol and tobacco) through hands-on activities.
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Plants, animals & environment
Science Action Labs Plant Science
Teach plant science/botany concepts (characteristics of living things, seeds, flowers/pollen, leaves, plant cells, trees, plant classification, and plant survival) through hands-on experiments.
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Plants, animals & environment
Lesson Plan on Photosynthesis
A 90-minute Grade 6 biology lesson plan teaching the process of photosynthesis through explanation, a simple experiment, and a worksheet.
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Forces, light & electricity
Science Action Labs Air Science: Active Science with Air
Teach air-science concepts (air pressure, gas properties, breathing/respiration in humans/animals/plants, Bernoulli's principle, carbon dioxide, barometers, siphons) through hands-on hypothesis-driven experiments framed around Newton's scientific method.
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Forces, light & electricity
Science Action Labs Sound & Light
A hands-on physical-science workbook of lab activities exploring sound and light concepts (e.g. mirrors, sound waves, rainbow lab) for classroom demonstration or individual student use.
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Plants, animals & environment
Hands-On - Life Science: Life Cycle Gr. 1-5
Teach the concept of life cycles (specifically caterpillar-to-butterfly metamorphosis) as one chapter/topic within a broader life-science workbook.
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Matter, water & chemistry
Discover! Solids, Liquids and Gases
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in solids, liquids and gases (matter, atoms, molecules, physical properties, states of matter and their changes) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
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Earth & weather
Discover! Planet Earth
Reinforce elementary/upper-elementary science concepts in planet Earth (composition, crust/plates, minerals, rocks, weathering/erosion, mountain building, soil and soil conservation, earthquakes/volcanoes) (grades 4-6) through reproducible worksheets, hands-on activities, and teacher background material.
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Forces, light & electricity
Static Electricity Experiments for Elementary School
Teach elementary students the basics of static electricity through a set of simple, safe hands-on experiments.
Plants, animals & environment
Plants Gr. 4-5
A grade 4-5 plant-science teaching unit combining overhead-projector student notes with hands-on discovery worksheets and optional enrichment activities covering seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, plant needs, and the plant life cycle.
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Forces, light & electricity
Light Bulb Experiment
Guide students through a hands-on STEM circuit-building experiment: lighting an LED using copper tape and a button battery.
Earth & weather
Discover! Solar System
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.
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Matter, water & chemistry
Discover! Simple Chemistry
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.
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Earth & weather
Discover! Weather
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.
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Matter, water & chemistry
What Do Sugar Drinks Do To Our Teeth Experiment
Run a simple hands-on experiment showing the effect of sugary/acidic drinks on tooth-like material (eggshell) to teach about dental health.
Earth & weather
Discover! Oceanography
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.
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Forces, light & electricity
Discover! Light and Sound
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.
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Forces, light & electricity
Discover! Magnetism and Electricity
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.
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Matter, water & chemistry
Scientific Method – M&M’s Activity – Graphing Experiment and Lesson
The M&M activity connects a color-count investigation with graphing and a results write-up. A companion lesson introduces the scientific-method steps through student slides and a completed teacher version. Provide the sample materials and model recording data before groups compare their findings.