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Scientific Method Unit
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.
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Science Action Labs Science Puzzlers: Solving Science Mysteries
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.
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Practical Science: Earth and Beyond Activities for 10-12 year olds
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.
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Simple and Fun Science E - Science Simplified
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.
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Fluids Unit
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.
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Scientific Method Experiments Bundle
Bundle of 6 simple hands-on science investigations for practicing the scientific method (hypothesis, variables, data collection, analysis).
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Back to School Activities | 10 Science Experiments & Investigations
Teach scientific-method thinking through 10 hands-on science experiments using common household materials.
8 Low-Prep STEM Tasks – Elementary & Middle School
These fun low-prep STEM experiments will get your students building, designing, and learning about science, technology, engineering, and math in a co-operative way! They are great hands-on learning activities.
Chemistry & properties of matterExperimental design & recording
Acids, Bases, and Neutralization - Lesson Bundle
Acids, Bases, and Neutralization - Lesson Bundle An invaluable resource for educators seeking to introduce middle school and lower-level high school students to the concepts of acids, bases, and neutralization reactions.
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors – 5E Lesson Bundle
Explore our cosmic neighborhood by immersing students in the fascinating world of asteroids, comets, and meteors. This complete 5E lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach middle or high schoolers about these rocky remnants from…
Chemistry & properties of matterExperimental design & recording
Baggie Chemistry Lab | Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Baggie Chemistry Lab | Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Students explore chemical reactions and their resulting energy changes with this engaging baggie chemistry lab.
Forces, circuits & opticsExperimental design & recording
Balloon-Powered Rocket Challenge - MIDDLE SCHOOL - STEM Engineering
Balloon-Powered Rocket STEM Challenge for High School Students. My Balloon-Powered Rocket Challenge is an excellent way to get your students' excited for STEM in an engaging hands-on way.
Behavioral & Physical Adaptations – 5E Lesson Bundle
A complete 5E-model science lesson bundle teaching middle/high school students how organisms evolve physical and behavioral adaptations to increase their chances of survival.
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Forces, circuits & opticsExperimental design & recording
Bridge to Terabithia STEM Experiment + STEM Project for Grades 4, 5, 6
Bring literature to life with this exciting STEM activity inspired by Bridge to Terabithia! This challenge sparks creativity and problem-solving as students plan and construct a bridge for King Jesse as he plans to make entrance to…
Cells - Understanding Life Systems - Unit Bundle - Lessons and Activities
Cells - Understanding Life Systems - Unit Bundle - Lessons and Activities An extensive educational package perfect for Grade 6, 7, and 8 science teachers, this resource presents a comprehensive unity on cells; the fundamental to Life…
Forces, circuits & opticsExperimental design & recording
Craft Stick Dome Challenge - MIDDLE SCHOOL - STEM Engineering
Craft Stick Dome STEM Challenge for High School Students. My Craft Stick Dome Challenge is an excellent way to get your students' excited for STEM in an engaging hands-on way.
Forces, circuits & optics
Current Electricity - Current, Voltage and Resistance Explained - Middle School
Current Electricity - Current, Voltage and Resistance Explained - Middle School The teaching resource titled Current Electricity - Current, Voltage and Resistance Explained - Middle School provides a thorough exploration into the…
Forces, circuits & optics
Current Electricity - Lamps in Series and Parallel Circuits
Current Electricity - Lamps in Series and Parallel Circuits Get involved in the thrilling world of physics with this interactive teaching tool that introduces pupils to Current Electricity - Lamps in Series and Parallel Circuits.
Density and Buoyancy – 5E Lesson Bundle
Let students dive deep into the concepts of density and buoyancy with this interactive 5E lesson bundle. Hands-on lab stations allow exploration of sinking, floating and Archimedes’ principle through building models and designing “boats”.
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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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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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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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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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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