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Back to School Science Experiment Printables, 10 Investigations

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Cover for 10 Science Activities: a gummy bear growth worksheet with measurements next to gummy worms in liquid cups
Shows a sample lab sheet completed during the gummy investigation
Fun & Easy Science Activities list: the 10 activities, from paper airplanes and balloons to Mentos and pennies
Overview for planning which activity to run each day
Free download offer: Materials You Need in Your Upper Elementary Classroom, shown with a math fractions page on a monitor
Optional extra from the seller, not part of the lessons
Materials list for activities 1-5: per-group supplies for airplanes, balloons, exploding baggies, gummy bears, catapults
Gathering supplies before the first five experiments
Materials list for activities 6-10: apple volcanoes, ice cream in a bag, soda and Mentos, ramps, penny cleaning
Shopping checklist for the last five activities
Extension questions on airplane, balloon and exploding baggie tests: students discuss forces, gravity, states of matter
Discussion prompts to use after the first three activities
Extension questions for gummy bears, marshmallow catapults and apple volcanoes: why bears grew, forces and the reaction
Follow-up talk prompts for activities four through six
Extension questions for ice cream in a bag, soda and Mentos, ramp and penny cleaning, with chemical vs physical change
Wrap-up discussion for the final four experiments
Airplane design recording sheet: students sketch 3 airplanes, log distance over 3 trials and explain how to improve them
Student data sheet for the paper airplane investigation
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Grade 3, 4, 5

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About This Product

Back to School Activities | 10 Science Experiments & Investigations

This educational tool offers a compilation of ten engaging science experiments perfect for both classroom settings and distant learning. Using common household items, these activities encourage students' interest in science, explain scientific methods, and add an element of fun.

List of Experiments:

  • Aerodynamics: Understanding which airplane design goes the furthest distance
  • Pneumatics: How changing air volumes impact balloon travel?
  • Chemical Reaction: What happens when different sodas react with Mentos?
  • Experiment on cleaning methods: Which liquid cleans pennies best?
  • & more...

The resource includes detailed activity directions, recording sheets for logging findings - a crucial aspect of the scientific method procedure. Additionally, there's a materials page listing all necessary items for the experiments ensuring easy preparation.

Ideal For:


    Homeschooling parents
    Tutors working with Grades 3-5

The activities can be performed as whole group assignments encouraging team-building or can be given individually to facilitate independent study time or homework routines at home.

Beyond experimentation, this product boosts critical thinking skills through extension questions related to each activity making it not just another science experiment kit but a comprehensive teaching resource. This digital product is delivered in PDF format.

What's Included

A total of 22 pages

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