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Scientific Method Variables Shuffleboard Game Interactive Print & Digital Gr.5-9
Teach experimental design and scientific method variables with this hands-on interactive STEM activity for grades 5-9. Includes 13 scenarios in print & digital formats to engage students in learning independent, dependent, and control variables. No prep.Engaging Scientific Method Variables Game for Interactive LearningTransform your science lessons with this innovative shuffleboard game that makes learning about experimental design fun and interactive. This engaging scientific method lesson use
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.4
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.4
+20
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Blank Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital & Print | Grades 3 4 5 Labs
Are you looking to design hands-on experiments with your upper elementary students? Help students learn the scientific method by creating investigations on the topic of their choice. This blank lab report template includes a student-editable Google Slides document and a printable version. We will guide you step by step to help students think like scientists. Great For3rd, 4th, and 5th gradeFlexible Learning in the ClassroomTeachers creating experiments from their curriculumHomeschool Science
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal And Worksheets | Grade K 1
This step by step guide introduces kindergarteners, first graders, and parents to the scientific method. Included are workbook pages, background information, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It supports parents and teachers as they work as a team with the child to create an original age-appropriate experiment. Teachers can use it for creating whole-class projects. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience. Ways to use the workbookGreat for science
K - 1st
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.C.6
, K.MD.A.2
, K.MD.B.3
+10
Blank Science Experiment Journal Template | Digital & Print | Grades K, 1st, 2nd
Help students design an experiment and create a memorable scientific experience. This blank science experiment template helps adults and students create a hands-on investigation on the topic of their choice. Included are a PDF printable version and a student-editable Google Slides document. We will guide you step by step to think like a scientist. This download now includes both a PDF of the science journal and the Google Slides link. Choose what works best for you. If you cannot use external
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-3
Scientific Method Unit
Kick off your science year with two weeks of ready-to-use Scientific Method lesson plans and activities that will have your students thinking, questioning, and experimenting like real scientists! This engaging Scientific Method unit is packed with hands-on experiments, interactive science stations, and easy-to-use student notes that make inquiry-based learning simple to implement. This resource is perfect for 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school science classrooms looking to make the Scientific
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
States of Matter MEGA Bundle | Montessori Chemistry Labs, Timeline, Cards & More
Make chemistry come alive with this States of Matter MEGA Bundle, a complete set of hands-on labs, literacy connections, research guides, and Montessori-inspired three-part cards designed for upper elementary learners (grades 4–6). Whether you’re teaching in a Montessori classroom, micro school, or homeschool, this growing science bundle provides everything you need to explore solids, liquids, gases, and plasma in meaningful, engaging ways. This resource combines 10 of Southern Montessori Co
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, World History
5 Senses Science Project Kit | Hands-On Activities & Worksheets
Engage your students with hands-on 5 senses exploration!This 5 Senses Science Project Kit helps students learn how they explore and understand the world using sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Designed with simple, low-prep activities, this resource allows students to observe, record, and reflect on their learning in a structured but flexible way. What’s Included: 5 senses introduction page Individual sense worksheets Observation and reflection pages Hands-on activity response page
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Forms of Energy Stations 3rd Grade Light, Sound, Heat & Mechanical Science Labs
⚡ Forms of Energy Science Stations | Hands-On Activities for 3rd Grade | TEKS AlignedMake learning about forms of energy engaging, interactive, and meaningful with these 8 hands-on science stations designed specifically for 3rd grade students. Students explore light, sound, heat (thermal), and mechanical energy through structured investigations, reading, and real-world applications. Perfect for science centers, STEM rotations, small group instruction, or review, these stations help students
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
4th & 5th Grade Transfer of Energy Labs | TEKS & NGSS Aligned Science Stations
Transfer of Energy Science Stations | Hands-On Labs for 4th & 5th Grade TEKS & NGSSGet your students excited about science with this Transfer of Energy Stations Lab Set—an engaging, hands-on way for 4th and 5th graders to explore how energy moves and changes form. These interactive stations are designed to help students investigate, observe, and explain the transfer of energy through movement, sound, and water while aligning perfectly with TEKS and NGSS science standards. With 8 dynamic ene
4th - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-2
Nature Potion Lab Mega Bundle Printable
Cultivate curiosity and a love for hands-on learning. Mix. Stir. Create. Imagine. Grab our Potion Play Mega Bundle This Mega Bundle includes everything you need for Potion Play: Tips and Tricks, Learning Goals, Signs, Potion Labels, Potion Resources, Shopping List, Scavenger Hunt, Recipes, and a Certificate for your learner. Size: 8.5x11 Full color Instant Download as .pdf file HOW IT WORKS: 1. Purchase the digital download. 2. TPT will send you a link to your product. 3. Download and save to
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Earth Sciences
Science Fair Project Bundle | Journal | Labels | Judging Form | Awards | Ideas
A comprehensive toolkit for science fair coordinators, covering every step of the process. The download features both printable and digital resources. You'll receive editable parent letters, judging forms, project labels, and certificates. Students can conduct unique experiments using the provided workbooks designed for three different grade levels. You will need Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Microsoft Publisher to open and edit some of the programs. Please make sure you have these
K - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Projects
Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle | 12 Hands-On STEM Labs & Design Projects | NGSS AlignedGrades: 5–10 Subjects: STEM, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, Makerspace Resource Type: STEM Activity Bundle Formats: PDF + Editable Files (where noted) 🚀 A Complete Hands-On STEM Engineering Program This Ultimate STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle includes 12 classroom-tested STEM labs and engineering design challenges that get students building, testing, analyzing, and im
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Chemical Reactions Science and STEM Unit | Acids and Bases | Experiment in a Bag
Spark Curiosity with an engaging chemical change investigation, exploration & a secret message STEM project! We have taken the classic "reaction in a bag" lab up a notch by applying the scientific method and engineering design process. Students will investigate evidence of a chemical change, acid-base reactions, and the pH scale using red cabbage juice. We organized this project-based unit so you can bring chemistry to life with Grades 4–8. ✅ What’s Included: Teacher Background and Tips – A c
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
+7
Intro to Science | Scientific Method and Inquiry Hands On Activity Unit Bundle
Make the first weeks of science easy to plan with Inquiry-based activities that build curiosity, teach the scientific method, and get students thinking like real scientists. This comprehensive back-to-school science bundle features 6 resources that will give your students a strong foundation in the scientific method and nature of science. ✨ What’s Included:Identifying Variables in Experiments – Print & digital worksheets to help students practice independent, dependent, and controlled variables
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Rocket Balloon Lab: Scientific Method 5th-7th grade
Students will get excited to practice the scientific method while doing this rocket balloon lab. Students state the problem, identify variables, develop a hypothesis, list materials and procedures, perform the experiment, analyze data, and state a conclusion.
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Air Car STEM Challenge: Propeller Car Engineering Design Project (NGSS)
🚗 Air Car STEM Challenge: Build a Propeller-Powered Vehicle! Engineering Design Project | NGSS-Aligned | Grades 5–10 Turn your classroom into an engineering lab with this fast-paced, high-engagement STEM challenge where students design, build, and improve a battery-powered air car. The Goal: Create a propeller-driven vehicle that moves efficiently using thrust from a spinning fan. Students don’t just build—they test, analyze, and iterate, just like real engineers. ⚡ Why This Activity Work
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Density Tower Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | Hands-On Science for Upper
Turn abstract chemistry into a memorable hands-on experience with this Density Tower Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this activity shows students how liquids and solids behave based on their density, making particle theory both visible and engaging. Students layer liquids such as honey, dish soap, water, and oil in a clear jar, then test different solids (coin, bead, paperclip, grape, popcorn kernel) to see where each one settles. By observing the separation of liquids and the placement of so
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physics
Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge | Solar Oven Engineering Lab | Renewable Energy
Challenge your students to become solar engineers with this engaging Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design and build a solar oven capable of melting a candle stick using only sunlight. Students investigate solar energy, thermal energy, heat transfer, reflection, absorption, insulation, and engineering design while competing to create the most effective solar oven. This highly interactive STEM project combines: ✔ Solar Energy
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
St. Patrick's Day Science Activity
A fun, hands-on, and low-cost St. Patrick's Day themed science experiment. Students will learn about chemical reactions while dissolving their St. Patrick's Day geodes and will get to take home their uncovered treasures. Resource comes complete with an activity page, a special take-home card for the uncovered treasures, full experiment instructions and teacher notes.
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Save the Ice Cube! – A Cool Insulation STEM Challenge for Curious Scientists
Turn your classroom into a science lab with this hands-on insulation experiment that gets students designing, testing, measuring, and thinking like real engineers! In Save the Ice Cube!, students investigate which materials keep ice from melting the longest while practicing scientific observation, data collection, and critical thinking. Save the Ice Cube Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this engaging STEM activity walks students through the full scientific process: ✔ Choosing i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Maya and Jordan's Top 10 Classified Science Experiments
Want to try before you buy? Download the FREE Lava Lamp Experiment here!Ready to unleash your inner scientist?Before Maya and Jordan became the world's first Monster Scientists, they had to master some seriously cool (and sometimes messy!) experiments. Now, you can too! Dive into this exciting book of 10 at-home/school science experiments designed to ignite curiosity and make learning a blast. Join Maya and Jordan as they share the very training that prepared them for their wild adventures. Eac
1st - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+3
Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab Activity | Engaging, Hands-On Biology Experiment
Bring osmosis to life with this fun, visual, and inquiry-based Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab! Students LOVE watching gummy bears grow, shrink, and transform while learning key biology concepts in a memorable way. What Students Will Learn Understanding Osmosis Identifying hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions Practicing experimental design (independent, dependent, control variables) Measuring and calculating area and percent change Creating and analyzing bar graphs Making evidence-base
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
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