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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bundle of 6 simple hands-on science investigations for practicing the scientific method (hypothesis, variables, data collection, analysis).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free download Provides a book of hands-on kindergarten science experiments (title states 50; at least 26 are visible before text truncation) covering topics such as color mixing, weather, buoyancy, chemical reactions, magnetism, plant growth, states of matter, sound, and light, each with a materials list, numbered steps, an observation prompt, and a…
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 use, with a teacher…
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.
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.