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Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism Lab Book
Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism Lab Book
Electricity and Magnetism Lab Book - covers two units in Grade 5 Science - includes lab hand outs, and ideas for experiments - performance asses...
By Amy Macdonald
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Lab - Global Warming/Greenhouse Effect/Climate Change
Lab - Global Warming/Greenhouse Effect/Climate Change
Use this hands-on lab activity to help your students understand the greenhouse effect. Students will investigate the temperature change in two jar...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Basic Principles Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Human Genetics Survey of Traits
Human Genetics Survey of Traits
A fun and engaging activity that allows students to survey the phenotypes of themsleves, their families and their peers. Students graph the final r...
By Katherine Knight
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Subject: Biology, Other (Science) Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 50 Minutes

Rock Cycle Activity
Rock Cycle Activity
This lab will help students understand the rock cycle....
By Julie Moore
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Seed Dispersal PowerPoint and Activities Quiz - (450 Slides)
Seed Dispersal PowerPoint and Activities Quiz - (450 Slides)
This is a 450 slide PowerPoint presentation with built-in class notes (red slides). Built-in hands-on activities with instructions and visuals, vi...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Subject: Basic Principles, Environment, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Does surface area affect friction? - Lesson Plan & Grading Rubric
Does surface area affect friction? - Lesson Plan & Grading Rubric
This is a great lab for middle school/high school students to complete. I use the lab as the third in a series of friction labs. I do this one la...
By Lauren Mcvey
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Subject: Science, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Chemistry Lab:  Specific Heat Of A Metal
Chemistry Lab: Specific Heat Of A Metal
PURPOSE: To calculate the specific heat of a metal using mass and temperature data obtained by using a calorimeter. MATERIALS NEEDED: Hot plat...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Chemistry, Science, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

Family Pedigree Project Lab Activity: Genetics
Family Pedigree Project Lab Activity: Genetics
A pedigree is a family tree that shows the relationships among family members and traces a specific genetic trait within the family. It is a great...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Heat Transfer Quiz and labs
Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Heat Transfer Quiz and labs
This is a 100+ Slide PowerPoint with built-in visual quiz with answers about Convection, Conduction, and Radiation. Three great hands-on lab activi...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Subject: General Science, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Experimental Fundamentals
Experimental Fundamentals
This lab uses the Simpsons to teach about the basic principles of a controlled scientific experiment. To remove the "Wickline" watermark, select...
By Joshua Wickline
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 9th, 10th Duration: 45 Minutes

Investigating Heat and Temperature--An Earth Science Lab Activity
Investigating Heat and Temperature--An Earth Science Lab Activity
In this lab activity students will be challenged to: 1. describe and summarize 2. explain 3. observe and infer 4. recognize cause and effect ...
By Dennis Holley
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Basic Chromatography Lab  (mixture solutions)
Basic Chromatography Lab (mixture solutions)
Students use four different color markers and coffee filters to see what color inks are in each marker. Only three questions. This is a basic lab -...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Physical Science, General Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Nervous System- Reaction Time Lab
Nervous System- Reaction Time Lab
This lab investigates the effect of distraction on reaction time and asks students to identify the parts of the nervous system used throughout the ...
By Kara Diederichs
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 10th Duration: N/A
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Growing Hermit Crab Science Labs (Set of 4)
Growing Hermit Crab Science Labs (Set of 4)
A set of four science labs using the growing hermit crab novelty toys. These can be found on-line at sites like: Rhode Island Novelty and Ebay. Th...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Lens in a Washer Lab: Middle School Science Convex Concave Lenses
Lens in a Washer Lab: Middle School Science Convex Concave Lenses
Lens in a washer lab using convex and concave lens. Fun interactive lab for California Life Science Standard 7.6.d. Students will have fun learning...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: Science, Biology, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Modeling Crystal Solids Activity
Modeling Crystal Solids Activity
A great lab to demonstrate that crystal solids are made of alternating, repeating patterns! Students make "crystals" out of marshmallows and tooth...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Comparing Radish and Pea Plants
Comparing Radish and Pea Plants
This lab takes several weeks and tracks the growth of radish and pea plants from seeds to seedlings. I used a free website to graph the growth of t...
By Melissa Eaton
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 Weeks

Lab Observation Checklist- A Rubric for Management, and Assessment
Lab Observation Checklist- A Rubric for Management, and Assessment
As a science teacher, you want students to be able to do hands-on inquiry activities that allow them to learn meaningfully in an open-ended way... ...
By Ms. Double E
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Subject: Science, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Percent Composition and the Mole
Percent Composition and the Mole
The focus of this lab begins on determining the percent composition of sugar in bubble gum. Upon accumulation of this data, students determine the ...
By Rx4jx
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Subject: Science, Chemistry, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Laboratory

Observational Sketch Sheet (Astronomy, sun, solar)
Observational Sketch Sheet (Astronomy, sun, solar)
This is a one page sketch sheet. Could be used for observing sunspots, the moon, other objects. Basically, six circles with date and time for stude...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Astronomy Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Busch Gardens - Bumper Cars
Busch Gardens - Bumper Cars
Busch Gardens Actitivity Sheet that the students use at the park to collect data. This is for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and it has been greatly mod...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Physics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Laboratory

Radioactive Decay of Candium
Radioactive Decay of Candium
This is a simple half life activty with candy. Students shake the candy our of a bag and document the number of pieced that decayed. They then gr...
By Scarlett Brock
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Subject: Science, Chemistry Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Effects of Exercise on Respiration Lab
Effects of Exercise on Respiration Lab
This very organized yet fun lab that allows students to answer the question, �How will an increase in exercise affect the amount of CO2 exha...
By The Science Source
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Subject: Science, Biology, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 hours

Snowball Projectile Motion Lab
Snowball Projectile Motion Lab
A physics lab for your best students or a great opportunity to apply all that trig you teach. Students will measure the throwing force of their ar...
By Kelly Wedding
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Subject: Physical Science, PreCalculus, Trigonometry Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Investigating Sea Floor Sediments--An Earth Science Lab Activity
Investigating Sea Floor Sediments--An Earth Science Lab Activity
In this lab activity students will be challenged to: 1. classify and sequence 2. describe and summarize 3. explain 4. access and use referenc...
By Dennis Holley
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Laboratory

Determination of Play Dough Density
Determination of Play Dough Density
A spring scale is used to determine the density of play dough, by using water buoyancy. The experiment consists in weighing in the air and then in ...
By Allen Shalom
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Subject: Physical Science Level(s): 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour
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Active vs. Passive Transport
Active vs. Passive Transport
This lab explores the difference between active and passive transport using student movement and a short video clip. To remove the "Wickline" wa...
By Joshua Wickline
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 9th, 10th Duration: 45 Minutes

My Solar System: Effect of Mass and Velocity on Orbital Motion Lab
My Solar System: Effect of Mass and Velocity on Orbital Motion Lab
This lab uses one of the excellent online simulations at PhET: http://phet.colorado.edu From the PhET site: “In order to help students visuall...
By The Science Vault
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Subject: Astronomy, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

 Scientific Method/Inquiry Experimental Design Form
Scientific Method/Inquiry Experimental Design Form
Students that have trouble creating scientific experiments or inquiry investigations can use this experiment form to guide them. Each bubble shape ...
By Katie Titus
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Subject: Biology, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Making Shadows template
Making Shadows template
This is a template that students can use as they are beginning their exploration of the sun and shadows. This helps introduce the idea of the sun ...
By Satina Smith
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences Level(s): 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Force Vectors
Force Vectors
This is a guided inquiry lab given prior to the introduction of force vectors. Students draw force vectors during the lab in the prediction sectio...
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Physics Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days
Type: Laboratory

Gummy Bear Lab (Scientific Method)
Gummy Bear Lab (Scientific Method)
This is a really fun lab where students use all the steps of the scientific method analyzing gummy bears. There are step by step directions and qu...
By John Godwin
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Subject: General Science, Science, Basic Principles Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Days

Metric Conversion Activity, Lab
Metric Conversion Activity, Lab
A fun and simple introduction to the physical science lab equipment and measurement skills using metric rulers, meter sticks, graduated cylinders, ...
By Christopher Bires
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Density Cube
Density Cube
This lab activity allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of density by creating a cardboard cube of a known density. Each lab group has a ...
By Jake Seiler
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 30 Minutes

Easy Science Experiments:  Distortion of Light Experiment
Easy Science Experiments: Distortion of Light Experiment
An easy but very effective experiment for helping students understand how light entering our atmosphere from space can be blocked by particles susp...
By Meghan Mathis
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Chemistry of Sea Water (Marine Chemistry and Global Warming)
Chemistry of Sea Water (Marine Chemistry and Global Warming)
6 related PowerPoints available FREE upon purchasing this item! Complete unit of work on Marine Chemistry. Includes; notes, worksheets, harder ques...
By Michael Profitt
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Subject: Chemistry, Environment, Physical Science Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 3 Months

Studying Osmosis Using Eggs
Studying Osmosis Using Eggs
An investigation into hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic environments using eggs. This activity is student-centred and inquiry based....
By Sara Mccormick
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Subject: Biology Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity
Students use meter sticks and rulers to find the center of gravity and learn about torque....
By Mike Mckee
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Subject: Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour
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Cricket Experiment
Cricket Experiment
Learning to tell the temperature by listening to crickets....
By Jennifer Murray
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Subject: Basic Operations, Measurement, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Science Lab Lab - Build a Convection Cell (5 - 9)
Science Lab Lab - Build a Convection Cell (5 - 9)
Build a convection cell with your students using an old shoebox. This lab will help students understand the effects of heat on matter, including c...
By Educator Super Store
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Bunsen Burner lab
Bunsen Burner lab
Here is a fun lab introducing the Bunsen burner to all levels of high school Chemistry students. This version is better-suited for lower levels, bu...
By Mj
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Subject: Chemistry Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
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Can you fool a plant?
Can you fool a plant?
I use a lot of activities from the Mailbox, but this is one every year that I feel like The Mailbox doesn't do a good enough job with documentation...
By Edp
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Subject: Science, General Science, Biology Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Teaching students to teach
Teaching students to teach
This file is intended for teachers only. It is a structured way to lead a student through a research project and to use the process of lesson desi...
By Lewis Sullivan
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Subject: For All Subject Areas Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Science Fair Display Headers
Science Fair Display Headers
Why buy those science fair project board headers for $2 or more when you can print your own? I got a huge pack of mult-colored cardstock from Hobby...
By Techedoutteacher
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Subject: Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Scientific Method Worksheet - Common Core Standards
Scientific Method Worksheet - Common Core Standards
This Scientific Method worksheet can be used for various experiements to explore the scientific process. Students of all academics levels and needs...
By Innovative Teacher
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Subject: Science, General Science, Other (Science) Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Chemistry Lab: Understanding the Mole Concept
Chemistry Lab: Understanding the Mole Concept
This is a very simple, but very reliable lab that introduces the mole concept. Purpose: To understand the meaning of the term "mole" and to e...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Stomata:  Gateways into the Leaf
Stomata: Gateways into the Leaf
Search words: Stoma, stomata, leaf structure, photosynthesis, biology lab, lab lesson plan, gas exchange. This is a lab on the stomata of the l...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Biology, Environment, Science Level(s): 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 55 Minutes

Onion Cell Observation Lab
Onion Cell Observation Lab
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. Students need to understand that living things are made out of cells. Thi...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Biology, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Physical Properties of Matter Activity
Physical Properties of Matter Activity
A great activity to demonstrate several physical (and one chemical) properties of matter. Students will observe several objects for properties suc...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Chemistry, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Bubbles lab
Bubbles lab
In this lab, students try to blow bubbles after adding salt or sugar to soapy water. Concepts tied to this lab include surface tension, solution, ...
By Maryann Wells
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Subject: Chemistry, General Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes