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Teach the concept of life cycles (specifically caterpillar-to-butterfly metamorphosis) as one chapter/topic within a broader life-science workbook.
Includes: note: this file is labeled a 'Chapter Slice' - the Life Cycle section only, excerpted from a larger multi-topic book (Ecosystems, Food and Energy, Food… · STEAM & NGSS skills matrix
A hands-on inquiry science lab where students conduct three experiments (viscosity comparison, floating paperclip, water drops on a penny) to discover the properties of water: viscosity, surface tension, and cohesion.
Includes: Viscosity experiment: student procedure, materials list, data table (honey/water/corn syrup), and explanation questions · Surface Tension - Floating Paperclip experiment: materials list and open-ended discovery task with explanation questions
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.
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
Simple science investigation worksheet where students test and compare the strength of five types of magnets.
Includes: 2-page worksheet: prediction section, fair-test question, results table for 5 magnet types, conclusion section
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.
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
Teach elementary students the basics of static electricity through a set of simple, safe hands-on experiments.
Includes: safety guidelines page · 10 step-by-step experiments (materials list, instructions, and 'why does this happen' explanation each)
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.
Includes: 9 core lessons each with teacher notes/objectives, a joke/riddle intro, and a student worksheet (wordsearch, discovery worksheets, crossword, word web) · 12 optional enrichment activities (plants review, tree planting, maze, air/water/nutrient…
Guide students through a hands-on STEM circuit-building experiment: lighting an LED using copper tape and a button battery.
Includes: single-page instructions with numbered steps and a materials-needed list
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
Teach or review the scientific method process through a hands-on ramp/toy-car experiment testing which fabric surface makes a car travel fastest.
Includes: teacher's guide (group sizes, group job roles, lab set-up instructions, extension/enrichment ideas) · student lab sheet with hypothesis, variables, materials list, and procedure sections
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
A multi-topic activity packet teaching force and motion concepts (force, motion, friction, and related math) for elementary science.
Includes: Forces and Motion intro reading · What is a Force? reading + Force Examples table · Force Math word problems
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
Run a simple hands-on experiment showing the effect of sugary/acidic drinks on tooth-like material (eggshell) to teach about dental health.
Includes: materials list · numbered experiment instructions · 2 reflection/observation prompts ('What happened to the eggs?' and 'What do you think sugar drinks do to our teeth, and why are eggs similar?')
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
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.
Includes: Data table for recording estimated and measured pulling force (N) across 3 surfaces, with and without added weight · 5-question short-response reflection worksheet on friction results
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
Soda Pop Preferences - Scientific Method Lesson Included This engaging activity introduces students to the scientific method through an experiment involving their favorite soda pops. Students will form a hypothesis about which soda flavor they think will be most popular among their classmates.
Includes: 'Scientific Method Additional Resources' link sheet (video/website links) · 'Student Lesson Outline' (fill-in notes on the 8 steps, variables, hypothesis, graphing)
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
Guide students through a hands-on science experiment testing the absorbency of different types of paper, recording predictions, method, results, and a conclusion.
Includes: 3-page Absorbency Test worksheet (definition of absorbency, equipment list, method/steps, fair-testing question, prediction, results table for 4 paper types… · Landscape Block Graph template for plotting absorbency results
Scientific Method – M&M’s Activity – Graphing Experiment and Lesson This colorful activity introduces students to both the scientific method and data analysis through hands-on exploration of M&M distributions. Using a familiar snack, students will form a hypothesis about which candy colors occur most frequently. Clear…
This Water Cycle Experiment Worksheet is a great resource for students to use to conduct their own experiment on the water cycle. By doing this experiment, students will have a better understanding of how the water cycle works. This worksheet is a great tool for teachers to use in their classrooms.
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
Teach the concept of induced magnetism and magnetic poles through a hands-on paper clip chain experiment.
Includes: explanatory text on induced magnetism · paper clip chain experiment with recording blanks for two trials · written prediction prompt