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Middle School Experiments
Enhance your middle school science curriculum with experiments that delve deeper into scientific concepts. This collection includes activities in chemistry, physics, earth science, and biology. By integrating these experiments into your teaching, you can support critical thinking and prepare students for higher-level science courses.
Creative Science Activities for Active Learners
, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Experiments
Creative Science Activities for Active Learners: An Engaging Teaching Tool The Creative Science Activities for Active Learners resource is a high-energy tool kits that enhances your students' scientific knowledge. This resource offers over 50 exciting activities, each of which can be completed within 15 minutes. Designed to be versatile and flexible, it serves as an engaging kickstart to classroom discussions, homework tasks, or extra credit assignments. These quick but meaningful engagements perfectly fill the short moments between class schedules and standard lessons. A Comprehensive Scientific Learning Resource This resource primarily aims at enhancing and reinforcing students' comprehension of key scientific concepts. It presents topics from Life Science, Environmental Science, Earth/Space Science all in a fun way that appeals to active learners in grades 5-8. Evasion Tasks with Extra Challenges and Problem Solving Components All activities come with Extra Challenges and problem-solving aspects appealing to young curious minds. Key issues covered include pollution management, understanding space fragments phenomena or how parasites operate within their hosts. Creative science activities employment can lead to innovative thinking among pupils as they explore science's many wonders at their own pace! Your Acquisition Includes: A downloadable PDF file comprising of 128 ready-to-print pages made up of scientifically enriching adventures focused on experiments - neatly divided into bite-sized tasks for easy absorption without overwhelming the young scholars. The Creative Science Activities for Active Learners teaching tool is essential whether you're catering to a entire class, addressing small group settings or even providing guided homeschooling. This interactive learning experience will pave the way towards creative scientific discoveries.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Creative Science, Science Experiments, Science Activities, Space Science, Life Science
Science Action Labs Plant Science
Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Science Action Labs Plant Science: Beyond Traditional Education The Science Action Labs Plant Science is a comprehensive and practical resource specifically designed to enhance teaching of botany to students from grades 4 to 8. As a meticulously curated catalog, it delivers hands-on activities which provides multi-faceted approach towards the study of plant science. Differentiated Learning with Hands-On Activities This product can be utilized for differentiated learning with varying levels of difficulty, addressing important scientific phenomena like photosynthesis and plant reproduction . These features make it an excellent educational foundation for young learners. An Extensive Resource: All Ready to Print! Sixty-four pages of ready-to-print worksheets are available at your disposal. Each page uncovers new opportunities for studious exploration. Tasks range from engaging experiments such as the seed corn Olympics, which instills knowledge about seed germination, to observational studies that let students delve into the fascinating world of pollen. With plants set in motion and experiments conducted using leaves, students gain first-hand exposure making science more tangible and interesting. Fostering Natural Curiosity in Children through Interactive Learning Kids are natural explorers; their inherent curiosity coupled with tangible showcases brought by these action labs will fuel their inquiry as well as understanding towards botanical science. It offers versatility whether delivered in full classrooms or small focussed groups or even assigned as homework tasks. Bridging Theory & Practice: Making Scientific Concepts Digestible This pack goes beyond providing all-encompassing knowledge about plant life at different growth stages but also cultivates an environment where students can learn at their own pace while handling real samples. By connecting theoretical knowledge with hands-on activities, scientific concepts become less abstract making it easier for students to comprehend. Revolutionizing Botany Education with Science Action Labs Plant Science In essence, the Science Action Labs Plant Science is an effective platform for teaching botany in a way that nurtures interest, sustains engagement, and breaks away from traditional models where rote memorization often overshadows actual comprehension. This resource is an invaluable addition to any curriculum aiming to foster budding scientists equipped not just with facts and figures, but also with the crucial skill of scientific inquiry.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Plant Science, Crossword Puzzles, Science Writing, Dr. Newton, Seed Lab
Science Action Labs Science Fun: Activities to Encourage Students to Think and Solve Problems
Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Science Action Labs Science Fun: Activities to Encourage Students to Think and Solve Problems This amazing resource is a practical teaching tool designed for educators , both in traditional classroom settings and homeschool environments. Geared towards students from Grades 4 up to Grade 8, this comprehensive collection of science labs aims at making learning more engaging. Overview: Diverse suite of activities for exploring scientific principles. Ranging from experiments like Spinning Science, Gravity Sci-Fun, Building a Better Boomerang to Static Electricity experiments . Boosts curiosity & encourages problem-solving through real-world applications. The unique lab activities equipped with supporting literature can really help in enhancing subject understanding by creating perfect balance between theory and practice. Bonuses: Fosters higher-order thinking skills Promotes active participation Makes learning process immersive & fun-focused The Offering: In a downloadable PDF format with 64 ready-to-print pages - just download, print, distribute! Versatile usage; from individual worksheets for reinforcement or review purposes or structured as part of group classes where discussion becomes part of the learning process. This offering truly brings flexibility right into your classroom or home! In Summary: If you're looking at enriching science materials aimed at promoting conceptual understanding over rote memorization - look no further than 'Science Action Labs Science Fun: Activities to Encourage Students To Think And Solve Problems' . A worthy addition indeed!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Fun Activities, Science Labs, Reverse Technology, Gravity Science Fun, Problem Solving
Sound, Sound Energy, and Speed – Lab Station Activity
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Product Overview: The product under consideration is the Sound, Sound Energy, and Speed – Lab Station Activity . This interactive teaching resource invites students to explore key scientific concepts around sound and energy in an engaging, hands-on way. Suitable for use with students in Grade 8 through to Grade 11, this learning tool aligns particularly well with physics coursework. Main Features: A core element of this lab station activity hinges on active participation. It requires learners to interact directly with the content materials available at each station—ranging from video clips to informative readings or related assignments/tasks. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this resource considers varying student speeds and comprehensions by including intermittent rest stations where additional catch-up time can be spent on previous activities or preparing for upcoming ones. This product file is multi-format—a detail that allows seamless deployment in any classroom setup whether traditional school environment or homeschool setting—an advantage that greatly benefits today's varied educational contexts. Unique Attributes: Each unique station offers the chance for learners to deepen their understanding of topics like renewable energy sources or future technologies while simultaneously honing skills such as research techniques and opinion-forming. The lesson's adaptability shines with its included bonus activities- a word scramble for academically stronger groups or a word search for those needing simpler tasks. Another attribute that sets Sound, Sound Energy, and Speed – Lab Station Activity apart is its creative integration of different learning modalities. From having students express personal opinions in paragraph form (station 3), watching educational videos (station 7), or creating their own assessment items (station 9), there are plenty of opportunities catering towards diverse learning styles. Lastly, whether utilized as a lab activity during regular instruction sessions or employed as productive revision tools leading up to exam periods—the flexibility offered by these stations allows educators maximum control over how best they are utilized within their unique classroom settings.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Sound, Energy, Speed, Lab Activity, Hands-on Learning
Work and Energy – Lab Station Activity
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Work and Energy - Lab Station Activity An engaging teaching resource designed for high school physics students that focuses primarily on work, energy, forces, and friction. Its main goal is to facilitate active learning through interactive tasks. Activity Overview This resource offers a lab activity comprising multiple stations. Each station presents different testing methods such as: Answering questions drawn from readings or videos. Sharing personal opinions on specific topical issues. Diagram creation activities . The aim is to introduce students to different approaches to understanding and applying key concepts related to work and energy. Included Activities: 'Research tasks' : Utilizing devices or classroom computers for data gathering. 'Written expression' : Elucidating thoughts on theoretical issues via written communication. 'Connect-the-Dot Readings': Merging theoretical concepts with practical real-life situations. 'Test Your Knowledge': A mixture of multiple-choice questions with requests for written explanations justifying the chosen answers. To maximize class time efficiency, bonus word search or word scramble tasks have also been included which could serve as an additional source of marks when properly utilized. The ultimate objective ensuring every student finds something beneficial during the lesson without idle moments. Ease of Preparation: The resources are ready-to-use – simply print the cards provided in the download pack, place them around the classroom strategically for task initiation. An answer key provided within this package facilitates easy assessment. Value Beyond the Lab: The station cards extend beyond just lab activities – they can also be used as study materials before tests or quizzes to stimulate students' interest and improve retention and overall performance. Summary In a nutshell, for educators seeking versatile resources that focus not only on content, but on delivery methods that cater to all types of learners, Work and Energy - Lab Station Activity is certainly a resource worth considering.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Work, Energy, Forces, Friction, Lab Activity, Work Power And Energy Lab
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.), but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment. Each station comes with a description card while some also contain more detailed instructions, a reading, questions to answer, etc. Students are equipped with a recording sheet (passport) to write their answers. There is almost no prep for you. Simply print the cards, lay them out around the room and you're all set. An answer key is also provided where applicable. These station cards are meant to be used as a lab activity but can also be utilized in a review task before a test or a quiz. Used either way, your students will love it! I know mine do and I'm telling you from first-hand experience as I've used this activity in my own class, This lab activity covers: - Photosynthesis - Cellular Respiration ---------------------------------------------- Bonus Activities: To ensure your students don’t have any downtime between stations, your lab also includes a 10-word word scramble and word search, both with an answer key. You can use them as part of their mark, as a bonus so it’s not mandatory, etc. However you choose to use it, it will ensure that your students are always busy and never idle. Note: For stronger classes, I give the word scramble and for weaker ones, the word search. ----------------------------------------------- How do the Lab Stations work? Each station is specially designed to be a unique complement to the material while at the same time, providing a valuable learning experience. Below is an overview of how each station works. In your activity , each will be tailored to the specific content. Station 1: Get Hands-On – using their creative skills, students are required to draw or build. Station 2: Research - using a classroom computer or their own device, students must research a specific question/issue surrounding the topic. Station 3: Explain yourself – students write down an opinion to a question in paragraph form. Station 4: Rest Station - students can use this time to catch up on work they didn't have time to complete at a previous station or prepare themselves for an upcoming one. Station 5 - Applicability reading – students read a short passage from an article, website, etc. which directly connects the classroom content to a real-life application. Station 6: Test your knowledge – students answer 5 multiple choice questions then provide a written explanation for how/why they came to their conclusions. Station 7: Learn from the expert – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must watch a short video clip and answer the associated questions. They may stop, rewind and restart as often as they like during the time frame. Station 8 - Rest Station. Station 9: Become the question master – Students must create 2 multiple-choice questions, 2 true/false questions, and 1 short answer question. Students must also supply the answers. These station cards are meant to be used as a lab activity but can also be utilized in a review task before a test or a quiz. Used either way, your students will love it! I know mine do and I'm telling you from first-hand experience as I've used this activity in my own class. Thank you for your interest in my products. If you have any questions, please send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Cells, Plants, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Lab Activity, Photosynthesis And Cellular Respiration Lab, Photosynthesis And Respiration Lab Answer Key, Hands On Photosynthesis Activity, Photosynthesis Lab Middle School
Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science - Grades 5-6
, Grade 5, 6, Activities, Experiments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science - Grades 5-6 Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science - Grades 5-6 takes students on a thrilling journey of scientific discovery. It offers educators an effective tool for stimulating curiosity and encouraging independent learning in the fields of physical science, earth science, and life science. The particular emphasis is on experiential learning made possible through engaging activities. About This Teaching Resource This teaching resource contains 64 pages filled with mind-stretching activities designed to foster exploration into the fascinating world of science. It presents an ideal blend of fun, simplicity, and education that makes even complex concepts easily digestible for fifth or sixth-grade students. The Activities: Easy yet Engaging! The interesting activities contained within this resource require minimal preparation time from educators yet yield maximum student engagement. Each assignment provides clear step-by-step instructions to allow for seamless classroom execution. Whether implemented in a whole group setting or smaller clusters, these hands-on experiments will stimulate young minds at varying levels of comprehension. Critical Thinking Skills: Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science studies significantly focus on developing critical thinking skills espeially needed in scientific explorations. Puzzling Questions: Guided questions accompanying each activity serve as pivotal challenges that cultivate the art of observation and reasoning among pupils. Facts Reinforcement: Captivating snippets of facts scattered throughout the book reinforce students' understanding while feeding their natural curiosity. "Extension Activities" : They lend further depth to their knowledge by prompting exploration beyond what's covered in class discussions. Extra Teacher Resources Included! To help educators navigate effortlessly through each experiment and secure better results with every endeavor at teaching scientifically-geared topics, this resource includes two invaluable assets: a comprehensive background information section and an insightful Activity Guide. Each aid is carefully crafted to provide teachers with data-rich content about relevant subject matter as well as beneficial tips to utilize exactly how you wish during lessons or even for homework assignments! In a Nutshell Available in handy PDF format ready-to-print format, Let's Investigate! Hands-On Science - Grades 5-6 stands as a versatile addition to any curriculum intended for fifth to sixth-grade science instruction. Whether you are a public school teacher or you educate at home, this resource ensures an enriching hands-on learning experience steeped in elements of fun, understanding and scientific wonder.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Air Pressure Experiment , Tornado In A Bottle, Let's Investigate, Hands-on Science, Earth Science Experiments
Mole and Avogadro’s Number – Lab Station Activity
Science, Chemistry, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Practical Chemistry Lab for Middle and High School Students Mole and Avogadro's Number Lab Stations provide an engaging hands-on learning experience for 8th-12th grade chemistry students. Learners will rotate through 9 interactive stations focused on key concepts like molar mass, Avogadro’s number, stoichiometry calculations, and real-world applications. Activities range from creative tasks like drawing models to knowledge checks through video and reading comprehension. The variety builds interest while allowing learners to demonstrate understanding. Use this lab to complement instruction on the mole or as review before exams. Includes teacher instructions, recording sheets, answer keys, bonus vocabulary puzzles to minimize idle time between stations. Suitable for individual or group work in classroom or homeschool environment.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Calculation, Application, Mole, Avogadro, Lab Station, Avogadro And The Mole Lab Key
"A Night Divided" S.T.E.A.M. Activities Packet
ELA, Literature, Reading, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Experiments, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Projects
Influenced by the novel, A Night Divided , the S.T.E.A.M.-based activities included in this product focus on the content areas of math, science, engineering, and art. Students will learn about historical events such as the Space Race, the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, and the work of artist Keith Haring, who used artistic expression to advocate for social justice. Both PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions included! Collectively, as a class, the students will create a mural. Using the novel as a guide, students will analyze concepts such as theme, symbolism, elements of plot, character analysis, and more, then represent their understandings of these concepts through art. In addition, students become engineers as they design a method to dig through mountains to create sturdy and leak-proof tunnels; learn about simple machines in order to design and build a transportation system that can carry a load of dirt and rocks; and design and build a structure that will hold weight without collapsing. Finally, after learning more about the Space Race and how rockets work, students will build and launch a rocket. ⭐️ This resource includes: ⭐️ Both PDF and Google Slides (digital) versions included Mural Art Teacher’s Guide List of Materials & Teacher Notes Introduction: Videos and other resources about the Berlin Wall and the artist Keith Haring who created a mural on the Berlin Wall to advocate for social justice. Mural Art Activity Student Handouts Artist: Keith Haring Handout Mural Art Paper (3 options) Mural Art: Artist’s Note Mural Art: Rubric Critical Load Structural Design (6 pages total) Teacher’s Guide (3 pages) List of Materials & Teacher Notes Day 1: Introduction, or review, of structural engineering, efficiency ratings, & critical load; Planning Day 2: Construction, Testing, Present & Evaluate Student Handouts (3 pages) Student Planning Sheet Student Construction & Testing Sheet Student Evaluation Sheet Tunneling Through (8 pages total) Teacher’s Guide (4 pages) List of Materials & Teacher Notes Day 1: Introduction: Hook, Information about Mountain Tunneling, Planning Day 2: Construction Day 3: Testing & Evaluate Student Handouts (3 pages) Student Planning Sheet Student Evaluation Sheet (2 pages) Rubric (1 page) Wheeling Weight (8 pages total) Teacher’s Guide (4 pages) List of Materials & Teacher Notes Day 1: Introduction: Information about Simple Machines & Planning Day 2: Construction & Testing Day 3: Evaluate Student Handouts (4 pages) Student Planning Sheet Student Construction & Testing Sheet Student Evaluation Sheet (2 pages) Rocket Launch (6 pages total) Teacher’s Guide (3 pages) List of Materials & Teacher Notes Building Background: Videos and other resources on the Space Race and the Cold War. Day 1: Mini Lesson: Information and videos about how rockets work & Construction Day 2: Testing & Evaluate Student Handouts (3 pages) Student Construction Sheet Student Testing Sheet Student Evaluation Sheet You can find more of my resources here!
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Novel Study Guide, Book Companion, S.T.E.A.M. Activities, Science, Math, Engineering, Cross Curricular, Space Race, Cold War, Berlin Wall
Watersheds – Lab Station Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
The Watersheds – Lab Station Activity The Watersheds – Lab Station Activity is a well-crafted educational resource dedicated to engaging middle school students (Grades 7-10) in hands-on learning focused on watershed topics . Shedding light on aspects such as watershed health, groundwater, the importance and protection of watersheds, and human influence. Features of Lab Stations: Eight unique stations providing varied exploration methods for content; Creative tasks at a hands-on station for demonstrating knowledge through illustrations; Promoting research skills by giving specific questions related to the subject matter; Fostering critical thinking by encouraging formulation of original questions. The lab kit also contains recording sheets or "passports" , for tracking answers with response keys available for educators. Additionally, it includes various enriching bonus activities like word scrambles and academic word searches; complete with answer keys catering to varying class strengths. Hassle-Free Set-up & Flexible Usage: This activity offers ease of setup requiring minimal educator preparation. Furthermore, it can be used effectively across different formats - individual homework assignment, group work in class or small cooperative learning groups. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Aligned: This lab-station activity aligns coherently with several middle school standards outlined in NGSS covering core competencies such as 5-ESS2-1 MS-ESS2-1 MS-ESS2-2 MS-ESS2-4 MS-ESS3-3 and MS-Ls2.5 thereby aiding in meeting necessary performance expectations. In conclusion: Fitting seamlessly into any ecosystem or environmental science lesson plan, the Watersheds – Lab Station Activity proves to be a valuable hands-on educational tool providing comprehensive study material on watersheds.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Watersheds, Lab Activity, Experiential Learning, NGSS Aligned, Environmental Science
Solutions and Mechanical Mixtures – Lab Station Activity
Science, Chemistry, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Solutions and Mechanical Mixtures Activity for Chemistry Class This editable chemistry lab station activity helps students learn about solutions, mechanical mixtures, saturation, solubility, and separation techniques. It is designed for high school chemistry classes. The hands-on activity features 9 stations that engage students in the content through drawing, research, writing opinions, watching videos, answering questions, and more. A recording sheet allows students to document their learning. Answer keys are provided for applicable stations. Topics covered include: - Homogeneous mixtures - Heterogeneous mixtures - Centrifuge - Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions To maximize student learning, the activity includes bonus vocabulary puzzles that can be used for additional practice or assessment . The customizable lab stations promote active learning while assessing student knowledge. Teachers can use this as an introductory or review activity before tests and quizzes. The engaging format helps students retain information. This product includes editable station cards and student sheets that can be customized as needed. Simply print and distribute to have an interactive solutions and mixtures lab ready to go!
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Solutions, Mechanical, Mixtures, Solubility, Lab Station
Plate Tectonics – Lab Station Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Plate Tectonics Lab Station Activity engages students through hands-on learning. This editable high school earth science resource teaches key concepts like tectonic plates, plate boundaries, earthquakes, major plates, seafloor spreading, and more. Students rotate through 9 stations, including: drawing models, conducting research, writing opinions, reading applicability passages, answering comprehension questions, watching expert video clips, creating their own multiple choice questions, and catching up on previous work. Bonus vocabulary puzzles ensure continued engagement. This activity works for whole group, small group, or independent work. The no-prep format means simply print, set up, and implement.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Earth, Plates, Continental, Earthquakes, Lab Station, Plate Tectonics Lab Worksheet Answer Key, Plate Tectonics Hands On Activity, Plate Tectonics Lab Answer Key, Hands-on Plate Tectonics Activities, Plate Tectonics Activity, Plate Tectonics Lab Answers, Plate Tectonics Activity Answer Key
Biodiversity and Invasive Species – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Biodiversity and Invasive Species Lab Station Activity Students will be engaged with this editable lab station activity on biodiversity and invasive species. The hands-on stations allow students to test their knowledge through drawing, researching, explaining their viewpoint, reading applicability passages, answering questions, watching videos, and creating their own questions. Recording sheets are provided for students to document their learning. This activity covers topics like biodiversity and invasive species. Bonus activities like word scrambles and word searches are also included to reinforce learning and keep students productive. This lab station activity can be used alongside instruction on biodiversity and invasive species or as a review before assessments. With minimal prep work for teachers and engaging, student-driven activities, this resource offers a valuable learning experience for middle school life science classrooms.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Biology, Biodiversity, Invasive, Species, Lab Station, Invasive Species Activity
Interactions within ecosystems – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Interactions within Ecosystems – Lab Station Activity This science lab station activity enables students to explore biotic and abiotic factors that interact within an ecosystem. Learners will investigate concepts like symbiosis, limiting factors, exponential population growth, and predator-prey dynamics. The engaging lab stations feature creative hands-on tasks, research questions, opinion writing, applicability readings, knowledge checks, and video analysis. Students use a passport worksheet to record answers as they rotate through the self-guided stations at their own pace. This content can be used for in-class ecosystem labs or as a review before exams. Two bonus vocabulary building activities are also included to engage students. This activity covers core ecology standards and requires almost no teacher prep. Simply print and distribute the cards. An answer key is provided for applicable stations.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Ecosystems, Symbiosis, Predator, Lab Station, Activity
Human Impact on Ecosystems Inquiry Lab Experiment: Ecobottles Lab
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, Experiments, Activities
This ecosystems lab allows your students to create and carry out a hands-on, engaging experiment on how humans affect our environment. It utilizes the steps in the scientific method to scaffold learning and allow your students to come to a conclusion based on findings that are tangible. This laboratory activity can also be found bundled in my Complete Ecology Unit The lab includes: a full task overview with pictures a complete description of lab report components instructions that allow you to scaffold your student’s learning instructions which allow your kids learn to design an experiment on their own or with some help from you a complete rubric marking scheme Google and Office versions - one click and the Google versions will copy themselves to your Drive I also have a range of assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please come, have a look around, and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see. Also please stop by my blog Teach With Fergy for news, resources, and my various ramblings.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Ecology, Ecosystems, Sustainability, Labs, Human Impact
Classification of Living Things – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
This fully editable Lab Station Activity on the Classification of Living Things is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.), but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment. Each station comes with a description card while some also contain more detailed instructions, a reading, questions to answer, etc. Students are equipped with a recording sheet (passport) to write their answers. There is almost no prep for you. Simply print the cards, lay them out around the room and you're all set. An answer key is also provided where applicable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This lab activity covers: - The Classification of Living Things - The 7 Kingdoms - Taxonomy ---------------------------------------------- Bonus Activities: To ensure your students don’t have any downtime between stations, your lab also includes a 10-word word scramble and word search, both with an answer key. You can use them as part of their mark, as a bonus so it’s not mandatory, etc. However you choose to use it, it will ensure that your students are always busy and never idle. Note: For stronger classes, I give the word scramble and for weaker ones, the word search. ----------------------------------------------- How do the Lab Stations work? Each station is specially designed to be a unique complement to the material while at the same time, provide a valuable learning experience. Below is an overview of how each station works. In your activity , each will be tailored to the specific content. Station 1: Get Hands-On – using their creative skills, students are required to draw or build. Station 2: Research – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must research a specific question/issue surrounding the topic. Station 3: Explain yourself – students write down an opinion to a question in paragraph form. Station 4: Rest Station - students can use this time to catch up on work they didn't have time to complete at a previous station or prepare themselves for an upcoming one. Station 5 - Applicability reading – students read a short passage from an article, website, etc. which directly connects the classroom content to a real life application. Station 6: Test your knowledge – students answer 5 multiple choice questions then provide a written explanation for how/why they came to their conclusions. Station 7: Learn from the expert – using a classroom computer or their own device, students must watch a short video clip and answer the associated questions. They may stop, rewind and restart as often as they like during the time frame. Station 8 - Rest Station. Station 9: Become the question master – Students must create 2 multiple-choice questions, 2 true/false questions and 1 short answer question. Students must also supply the answers. ------------------------------- You might also be interested in my other lab station activities Ecology and the Environment: • Ecosystems • The Classification of Living Things • Biodiversity and Invasive Species • The Carbon and Water Cycle • Climate Change • Photosynthesis • Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis • Ecological Succession • Plant Sexual and Asexual Reproduction • Earth's Seasons • Interactions Within Ecosystems Biology: • Cell and the Cell Theory • The Human Digestive System • The Circulatory System • The Human Respiratory System • Mitosis and the Cell Cycle • Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis • Photosynthesis • Cancer: Cell Division Gone Wrong - Volume I • Cancer: Cell Division Gone Wrong - Volume II • Cell Membrane and Transport • Hearing and the Human Ear • The Human Eye • Genetic Material: DNA and RNA • The Nervous System • Energy Flow In Ecosystems Physics: • Newton's Three Laws of Motion • Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy • Current Electricity and Circuit Diagrams • Static Electricity • Light Optics and the Production of Light • Sound, Sound Energy and Speed • One and Two-Dimensional Motion • Uniform Acceleration • How Planes Fly • Refraction • Friction • Energy and Its Forms • Density and Buoyancy Space Science: • The Life and Death of Stars • The Moon and its Phases • Life In Space • Our Solar System • Solar and Lunar Eclipse • Earth's Seasons • Asteroids, Comets and Meteors Chemistry: • Atomic Model, Notation and Atoms • Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations • Molecular and Ionic Compounds • Physical and Chemical Properties & Changes • Acids, Bases, and Neutralization Reactions • The Periodic Table • Single and Double Displacement Reactions • Balancing Chemical Equations • Synthesis, Decomposition and Combustion Reactions • Atomic Theory, Atomic Structure and Isotopes • Types of Bonds and Intermolecular Forces • The Mole/Avogadro's Number • Density and Buoyancy These station cards are meant to be used as a lab activity but can also be utilized in a review task before a test or a quiz. Used either way, your students will love it! I know mine do and I'm telling you from first-hand experience as I've used this activity in my own class. Thank you for your interest in my products. If you have any questions, please send me an email - devon@teachwithfergy.com
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Taxonomy, Living Things, Classification, Lab Station, Activities, Classification Activity Middle School, Classification Activities High School, Classification Activities Middle School, Classification Activity, Living Things Zip
Genetic Disorders – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Genetic Disorders Lab Station Activity This fully editable high school biology lab activity gets students up and engaged with the content on genetic disorders through a series of informative and hands-on lab stations. Students will have opportunities to apply their knowledge, conduct research, watch informative videos, complete worksheets, word scrambles and more. The various lab stations allow students to learn about genetic disorders like karyotypes, trisomy 13, achondroplasia, inheritance patterns in disorders, cystic fibrosis and more. Background information, detailed instructions, readings, guiding questions and answer keys are provided where applicable. Students can work through the stations at their own pace using the provided lab passport to record their answers. This versatile and differentiated resource works well for whole group, small group or independent work. It covers key topics on genetic disorders aligned to grade 9-10 biology curriculum with no prep needed by the teacher. Simply print or upload to your LMS and you're ready to go. Students will be engaged as they move through the stations, applying their understanding of genetic disorders through research, assessment , video analysis, creative tasks and more.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Mutations, Genetic, Disorders, Chromosome, Lab Station
Density and Buoyancy – Lab Station Activity
Science, Chemistry, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Density and Buoyancy – Lab Station Activity An instructional resource crafted for grade 7-10 classrooms , this activity provides an explorable environment where learners can understand and apply principles of density and buoyancy. Mass, volume, density calculations, measurements, and the behaviors of different dense objects are key topics reinforced. A versatile tool suitable for homeschoolers as well. Promotes active interaction within student groups through hands-on tasks and multimedia components. The Unique Lab Station Arrangement Each of the seven stations offers a different task: " Get Hands-On"" station - introduces drawing or building exercises. "Research station" - equips students with a computer or device for online research. "Explain Yourself" station - encourages critical thinking as students express their opinions in paragraph form based on researched facts. Bonus Activities Included! A word scramble and word search keep mind active without heavy academic rigor reliance alone. These stimulate continual learning while helping manage pacing across activities. Incorporation into Conventional Educational Scenarios: This lab station activity fits effortlessly into school-based instruction scenarios or home-bound instruction settings – be it group sessions in classrooms small-group settings amongst peers or homework assignments. This remarkable tool nurtures scientific minds by fostering a deeper understanding of density and buoyancy further.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Density, Buoyancy, Lab Station, Hands-on Activity, Scientific Experiments
Human Digestive System – Lab Station Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Human Digestive System – Lab Station Activity This interactive human digestive system resource engages students through eight diverse lab stations. Learners examine models, draw diagrams, watch videos, research online, solve puzzles, and respond to questions. The self-guided format enables customized implementation for individuals, small groups, or whole class. The non-repetitive blend of creativity, writing, media, and critical thinking caters to multiple learning styles. Students reinforce anatomy concepts like organs and disorders while connecting ideas to digestion processes. The activity concludes with an assessment where learners develop their own questions. Educators save prep time since the package provides content cards, recording sheets, and answer keys. Extendable to a unit on body systems.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Human, Digestive, System, Lab Station, Anatomy, Hands On Digestive System Activities, Digestive System Hands-on Activities, Digestive System High School Activities
Science Action Labs Physical Science: Matter and Motion
Science, Physics, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Science Action Labs Physical Science: Matter and Motion An essential teaching resource designed for educators of Grade 4 to Grade 8 students with a primary focus on Newton's First Law of Motion. This versatile science guide forms the foundation for a range of engaging activities. Lessons grounded in physical science, revolving around essentials such as matter and motion. Characteristics of matter, friction integration and understanding concept made effortless with this pragmatic resource. Actionable Labs The many engaging projects include: Building simple pendulums. Creating miniature scenarios to demonstrate overcoming friction. The activities introduce novel methods to explore conventional concepts through active learning. This affluence in implementation strategies meets varying teaching needs from whole group instruction to individual assignments based on the class or student requirements. Ease of Use The constructively organized PDF entails: A ready-to-print format containing 64 straightforward pages - easing preparation time with well-designed activities available at your fingertips! To summarize, , "Science Action Labs : Physical Science - Matter And Motion" strikes an effective balance between theory and practice cultivating an active learning environment for conceptual mastery via real-world application focused hands-on activities.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Hands-on Science, Edible Atoms, Mousetrap Science, Momentum Challenge, Inertia
Physical and Behavioral Adaptations – Lab Station Activity
Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Physical and Behavioral Adaptations – Lab Station Activity The Physical and Behavioral Adaptations - Lab Station Activity is a student-oriented learning resource meant for Grade 8, Grade 9, and Grade 10 Science classrooms . It enhances the understanding of physical and behavioral adaptations in plants and animals using dynamic learning techniques. This product diverges from traditional resources by offering multiplex testing methods . In one station, students might need to voice opinions or answer queries stemming from a video or passage. Another station may involve creating diagrams or models related to physical/behavioral adaptations. The package comprises fully customizable station cards that can be printed out and arranged around the classroom. These facilitate an engaging learning environment. Each card comes with comprehensive instructions which aid smooth movement across activities for learners individually, in small groups or full class setups - without wasting any time. A log sheet (passport) is included for students' input along with an answer key where required easing monitoring of progress. A distinguishing component that elevates this product's value are exciting additionals: word scrambles & searches aimed at cementing concepts during transitions between stations thus minimizing idle time amongst learners. Beyond serving as a practical lab task, this could be used as review material before evaluations too. Requiring minimal preparation on part of educators (only card printing), this proves highly efficient without negotiating on quality education. In summary, The Physical and Behavioral Adaptations - Lab Station Activity provides interactive educational experiences centered around pivotal science themes catering to diverse learner types promoting advanced levels understanding.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Physical Adaptations, Behavioral Adaptations, Plants, Animals, Lab Activity
Science Action Labs Sound & Light
Science, Physics, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Science Action Labs Sound & Light An exceptional educational resource aimed especially at students in Grades 4-8 , focusing predominantly on engaging physical science subtopics. This easy-to-use workbook captivates the minds of budding learners, stimulating their imagination and curiosity through hands-on experience with sound and light concepts. Participatory learning is favored over mere observation. Students engage in entertaining experiments using commonplace objects like mirrors and flashlights to unpack complex scientific principles in a digestible manner. By interacting with sound waves and light as reflected or emitted from these objects, young minds gain better comprehension of scientific theories. Sir Isaac Newton's wisdom is celebrated throughout the pages of this book. Simplified explanations grounded in his concepts build understanding while additional nuggets of information further enrich knowledge, fostering a lighthearted yet potent educational environment for the pupils. Encouragement is key — plentiful doses are offered while confidently guiding learners on their journey. Versatile Usage The Science Action Labs Sound & Light primarily serves classroom usage during whole-group instruction, but also can work effectively for smaller group engagement - such as after-school science clubs or other similar activities. It even supports homeschooling parents looking to reinforced their current curriculum effectively. Instructor’s Asset For added convenience, this tool includes a single manageable PDF file containing 64 print-ready pages formatted for standard paper sizes . This becomes ideal when preparing assignments or practical sessions need to be straightforward! Besides serving as worksheets that underpin knowledge gained during teaching sessions, these materials could also support homework assignments; thus linking school-based learning into home-time follow-up tuning perfectly. In Summary: The Science Action Labs Sound & Light translates abstract scientific theories into tangible understanding via active tasks. Because truly, nothing embeds learning quite like doing!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Action Labs, Science Labs, Sound, Light, Science Worksheet
Scientific Method - Lab Station Activity
Science, Basic Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Scientific Method - Lab Station Activity This lab station activity allows students to apply their understanding of the scientific method by moving around the classroom and working with peers. Stations focus on creating hypotheses and procedures, identifying variables, analyzing data and drawing conclusions, and formulating testable questions. The varied format facilitates unique learning and assessment opportunities. Typically 2-3 stations are graded per group in a 30-minute timeframe. Stations work well for introducing or reviewing the scientific method in middle and high school science classrooms. This general science resource can be adapted for use in chemistry, physics, biology, and other branches when customized hypotheses and testable questions are generated.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Lab Safety, Science Safety, Classroom Lab Safety, Lab Safety Lab Station, Lab Station Activity
Muscular System ~ Muscle Labs Package
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Labs, Experiments, Activities
This Lab Package combines 3 labs into 1 product. These labs are very flexible and will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students. The Lab will take the student through the process of obtaining muscle tissue suitable for viewing under a microscope enhancing microscope usage skills and show the structure of muscle tissue. Normally done after a discussion of muscle energy and muscle contraction at the cellular level, this lab uses a small sample of stew beef to get outstanding results. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 1-2 days depending on your level of student. The Muscle Tissue Prepared Slide Lab includes a complete lab, answer key and brief administration guidelines. It will take the student through the microscopic anatomy of muscle using prepared slides of muscle tissue with a longitudinal and cross-sectional view. This lab usually lasts from lasts from 1-2 days depending on your level of student. The Vertical Jump Test-Calculating Anaerobic Power Lab is normally conducted after a discussion of muscle energy, and includes a complete lab and administration guidelines. There is also an opportunity to add graphing or data analysis to this lab at your discretion. In addition, this lab provides an opportunity to get your students out of your classroom and move around for a change of pace. The lab activities in this product can be purchased separately, but purchased together are a great value. For any teacher looking for “hands on” enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, this product is for you.
Author The Teacher Team
Tags Muscular System, Anatomy, Physiology, Body Systems, ELL, Activities For Muscular System, Muscle Labs