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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
Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets
Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
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
Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars
Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 8th Grade Duration: 60 minutes Building Blocks Speed Lab: Heavy vs. Light Cars (Lesson Plan + Student Worksheet) Engage your students in a fun, hands-on investigation of motion, weight, and engineering design with this interactive STEM lesson! In this project, students design, build, and test Building Blocks cars to explore how weight affects the distance a car travels down a ramp. Through repeated trials, measurement, sketching, and data collection, students practic
K - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+5
STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor (TRIZ Method) | GATE
Are your students tired of the same old STEM building challenges? Do you need a zero-prepactivity that actually teaches them howto think, not just whatto build? Welcome to the "Think Like an Inventor" Series!This comprehensive bundle uses TRIZ(The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)—the exact same innovation framework used by engineers at NASA, Samsung, and Boeing—adapted perfectly for middle-grade students (Ages 8-14). Instead of messy supplies and glue sticks, these engineering challenge
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM & Critical Thinking BUNDLE | Think Like an Inventor | STEM | GATE
IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | How the World Works Grades K-3
LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats for IB PYP | Inquiry-Based Provocations for Early YearsLooking for engaging IB PYP provocation tools that spark curiosity, support inquiry-based learning, and develop oral language and thinking skills in young learners? These LOOK and WONDER Discussion Mats are your ready-to-use solution! Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 3, these printable mats feature high-engagement images that help you introduce concept-based inquiry, project-based learning, and student-led th
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: IB PYP Provocation Concept Story Mats | For Every Theme Grades K-3
1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric
Feeling overwhelmed by how to make the 1000th day of school truly special and educational? Introducing the 1000th Day of School Project | Museum Exhibit Cards + Research + Rubric, your all-in-one solution to transform your classroom into an engaging learning museum! This project not only celebrates a significant milestone but also deeply integrates critical thinking and research skills, making learning both memorable and meaningful for your students. ✨ What's Included: Printable Museum Exhibit
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Creative Writing
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
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)
Chocolate on the Brain
Students will learn they have a part of the brain that controls urges and wants called the hypothalamus, while another part of the brain controls rational, logical thoughts, the frontal-lobe, and either part can have an effect on the other; students will learn to manage their impulsive behaviors and understand that reasonable thoughts can lead to better choices.
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Character Education
Engage Students with a Paper Heart Catapult STEM Engineering Project
Tired of Valentine's Day lessons that are more fluff than substance? Looking for a way to ignite genuine curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom? Introducing the Paper Heart Catapult STEM Challenge | Valentine Engineering Activity! This engaging, print-and-go resource transforms Valentine's Day into a memorable learning experience, empowering your students to explore the Engineering Design Process while having a blast. Save precious planning time with a complete, easy-to-implement a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Writing
Convection Currents Lab | Montessori Science Experiment | Particle Movement
Make invisible particle movement visible with this engaging Convection Currents Lab! Designed for grades 4–6, this hands-on experiment demonstrates how heat energy affects particle motion by comparing warm and cold water. Students drop food coloring into both jars and observe the differences in how the color spreads, creating a vivid example of convection currents . Perfect for: Montessori classrooms – simple setup and a built-in control of error for independent exploration. Homeschool fami
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
States of Matter Timeline Project | Montessori Chemistry | History Science Cross
Show students how our understanding of matter has evolved with this States of Matter Timeline Project. Designed for grades 4–6, this hands-on activity combines history, science, and art as learners research and create a 36-inch timeline of famous experiments in chemistry and physics. Students place key discoveries about solids, liquids, gases, and plasma along the timeline, including contributions from scientists such as Robert Boyle, Joseph Priestley, Antoine Lavoisier, Dmitri Mendeleev, M
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, World History
Newton’s Laws: A Fairy Tale Adventure | STEM + Depth & Complexity Lesson Plan
This lesson makes science fun and easy to understand with the story Newton’s Laws: A Fairy Tale Adventure by Sarah Allen. Students will: Read and discuss the story to learn about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Try hands-on experiments with balls, toy cars, and rolling chairs Build a STEM rocket to see Newton’s Laws in action Use Depth & Complexity thinking tools to ask big questions and find patterns ✍️ Reflect, share, and explore extension ideas that connect science to real life
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Literature
Butterfly Pea Flower Buffer Simulation Activity (Advanced Biology/AP/Worksheet)
This engaging activity introduces students to the critical role of buffers in maintaining homeostasis. Using butterfly pea flower tea as a natural pH indicator, citric acid as an acid source, and baking soda solution as a buffer, students investigate how biological systems resist drastic pH changes. Students will record data, construct graphs, and connect their results to real-world biological systems such as blood pH regulation, lactic acid buildup during exercise, and ocean acidification. Stan
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
+8
Lab Safety PBL
The State Department of Education and Student Safety has just notified Middle School Science teachers of their current investigation into Science Lab Safety... Students will learn about Lab Safety as they creatively explore and complete this PBL.
3rd - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Push, Pull, Touch & Collide Science Labs | TEKS 2.7.A | Force & Motion
Bring force & motion to life with hands-on labs designed specifically for 2nd grade TEKS 2.7.A! This science investigation pack helps students explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide — through engaging, kid-friendly experiments. Students will explore how objects: ✔ Push each other ✔ Touch and change shape ✔ Collide and move ✔ Can be pushed by air These interactive labs build real science understanding with simple materials, clear teacher dire
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Slide Deck Project: Biomes and Interdependence
This is a project for gifted and talented students, early finishers, or highly motivated students. Florida Best Standards: SC.4.L.17.2: Explain that animals, including humans, cannot make their own food and that when animals eat plants or other animals, the energy stored in the food source is passed to them.
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology
Experiment Observation Record Sheet
My product is an Experiment Observation Record Sheet designed to help young students focus on scientific observation rather than interpretation. This resource guides students to record what they directly experience using their senses—what they see, hear, feel, and smell—instead of what they think is happening. The layout on page 1 includes clear sections for materials, steps, sensory observations, and changes noticed, along with a space for labeled drawings. This structure supports students
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Balloon Expansion Lab | Montessori Chemistry Experiment | States of Matter
Make the invisible world of particles and energy transfer visible with this hands-on Balloon Expansion Lab. Designed for grades 4–6, this experiment lets students observe how gas particles respond to temperature changes, deepening their understanding of states of matter and energy transfer. In this activity, students place a partially inflated balloon in warm water and watch it expand as the gas particles gain energy. Then, they place the same balloon in ice water and see it shrink as pa
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
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