UPDATED FOR 2020! Christmas Science Labs and STEM from The Science Penguin-- This newly-updated resource has been a crowd-pleaser for 7 years!Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break? These FIVE activities are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have

This is a foldable that can be used in different grades. This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing). It includes: Properties of Solids, Liquids and Gases. Examples of the particles. A classify worksheet. And cute characters craftivity. I have also included the Spanish versi

Do you want to make your Science lessons come to life? Then this is the packet for you. This unit includes 15 hands-on activities that you could use while studying weather in your classroom. This packet is different from most that you buy on TpT. Instead of giving you centers and activities to pri

Hands-On Science Vocabulary Instruction Tired of having students copy definitions? Do your students not have the background experiences needed to relate to the vocabulary when it's introduced? This guide is an opportunity to introduce new science vocabulary using hands-on experiences! There are

This mini-unit is perfect for the first days of school when you are busy teaching routines and expectations. It includes 6 very simple, hands-on science activities that give children the opportunity to practice using science tools common in most primary classrooms. Activities include: *How Many Dro

Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering

This is a fun hands-on lab that incorporates all the steps of the scientific method. The students use a gummy bear in an experiment and follow the steps of the scientific method and analyze the results. (Includes pdf and doc formats)

The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This science lab ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day

The Forces and Motion Unit includes a game, a group activity, labs, a reading response activity, and more resources all centered around the topic of forces and motion. (Includes 10 resources below) 1) A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom - Response Sheet: Using A Crash Course in Forc

Most elementary and middle school students are crazy about those yummy Peeps, so I have decided to create a STEM challenge pack based on this popular treat. This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I place these challenges, one per table,

The Scientific Method Station Lab takes students through eight student-led science stations, each with a different learning style. Students begin with four input activities where they read articles, explore hands-on demos, research online, and watch videos all about scientific method. They then comp

Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a s

These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method. Lab contents: 1. Skittle Colors Lab: A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles? B. Developing a hypothesis C. Procedure D. Data Tables E. Graphing F. Post-Lab Questions 2. Skittles

What teacher doesn't love fairy tales? As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some well known (and loved) fairy

Back to School STEM is a perfect way to build community through team building! These four STEM activities are based around Fred the Worm and his misadventures. Students must help Fred out of some tricky situations as he travels around the United States.Included**Teacher Instructions: objective, ma

Great hands-on lab activity using Skittles to show weathering and erosion in action. My students (6th graders) have always loved this lab activity. I have provided very simple instructions to follow and it is in the 3 Part Lesson format-Opening, Work Period, and Closing. Enjoy! The handouts tell

Matter Labs {Experiencing Matter} includes 9 activities that are designed to engage students' brains! Each lab activity includes a teacher card, student directions card, and all student sheets needed. Student sheets are created to fit in students’ science notebooks. Please check the preview and r

This packet contains the following 20 experiments/activities. There are 17 Simple Experiment Cards with response printables, 3 recipes with follow up activities, 10 graphing activities for graphing the hypothesis. The following titles name the 20 experiments/activities.Shake It! What’s in the Bag?

Simple machines are the focus of this comprehensive unit. This 69 page resource contains everything you need to teach a complete unit on the 6 Simple Machines (lever, pulley, wedge, screw, inclined plane, and wheel & axle). Two versions of the product are included - one version which uses custo

The Lab Safety Station Lab takes students through eight student-led science stations, each with a different learning style. Students begin with four input activities where they read articles, explore hands-on demos, research online, and watch videos all about lab safety. They then complete four outp

Most elementary and middle school students are crazy about Minecraft, so I have decided to create a STEM challenge pack based on this popular game. This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I place these challenges, one per table, and the

These stations will keep your students MOVING! Designed to fit in one class period, your students will build on what they have been taught in the classroom concerning Newton's Laws of Motion. This is a great way to reinforce material in your Science classroom. You can opt to use these activities as

Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about matter? If so, then look no further.This 37 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Matter! In this packet you will find the following:*Pictures of the 4 different flap books included *Pictures of 4 different scie

This is a science lapbook that can be used in different grades. This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing). It includes the cycle from the seed to the whole plant. I have also included the Spanish version: Ciclo vital de la planta. Related products: >Parts of a plant &g