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SIMPLE MACHINES:A QUIZ GRADES 4-8
This is a true/ false quiz with an answer sheet. There is an extra credit portion with 2 parts, as well. Have fun! Science is amazing! Thanks everyone, for stopping by!
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, Physics
Using Science Process Skills
Using science process skills packet:
science process skills scoot game with answer sheet
science process skills vocabulary posters
quantitative vs. qualitative observations activity w/ lab sheet
quantitative vs. qualitative observations vocabulary posters
quantitative vs. qualitative observations assessment sheet
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3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Science
3 in 1 STEM activities: capillary action flowers science activity with crafts
In brief:This is a more of these can be found here.inside: paper and pen STEM activity sheets - no prep. Just print and go! Materials needed: papers, pens, scissors, glue and a plate with some water Perfect for teachers and home education. Drinking FlowerThis a variation on a known trick with extra science added.Students create a paper flower that opens its petals. Full instructionsBeginners template and intermediate instructionsCapillary action explainedFun Fact: daytime and nightime Inrolling
2nd - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: 9 in 1 no prep distance learning STEM science activities: animal physics
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Snail Anatomy Poster and Filling the Blanks Activity for Children, Animal Lovers
⭐ SNAIL ANATOMY POSTER and filling the blanks activity⭐ This is a poster of a Snail Anatomy and some facts about them and a second poster to complete parts of their bodies and write what you know about them yourself. Simply cut all the pieces, laminate and use Velcro dots for each part of the snail's body names and a dry erase marker to write in the laminated sheet. This can even be used as a room wall decor! ★I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy creating it! If you encounter any mistake, ple
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Ant Anatomy Poster and Filling the Blanks Activity for Children Animal Lovers
⭐ ANT ANATOMY POSTER and filling the blanks activity⭐ This is a poster of an Ant Anatomy and some facts about them and a second poster to complete parts of their bodies and write what you know about them yourself. Simply cut all the pieces, laminate and use Velcro dots for each part of the ants body names and a dry erase marker to write in the laminated sheet. This can even be used as a room wall decor! ★I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy creating it! If you encounter any mistake, please re
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Makerspace Project Ideas
Over 50 STEM Project Ideas!52 open-ended STEM project ideas that are perfect for your Makerspace, STEM Center, or STEM Lab! With so many ideas to choose from, students will always have motivation to keep making throughout the year! Simply print the light bulbs on colored paper, cut out, laminate, hole punch, and attach to a ring for easy student access. Blank light bulbs are included as well for students to contribute their own STEM project ideas! *Please note that this resource is NOT editable!
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Setting up your MakerSpace Bundle
Weighted Car Test | Gravity and Acceleration Forces of Motion Activity for Upper
The Weighted Car Test is an interactive Montessori science activity designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students to investigate whether weight affects the speed of objects rolling down a ramp. This self-contained shelf work is perfect for a Forces of Motion unit and reinforces key physics concepts such as gravity, acceleration, and friction. Students will: Compare two toy cars—one heavier, one lighter—created by adding weights to one car Predict which car will reach the bottom of
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
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
Newton’s Laws Sort | Forces of Motion, Montessori Science
This Newton’s Laws Sort is a ready-to-use Montessori science shelf work designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students. It makes learning Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws of Motion interactive and memorable by using real-world scenarios that students can relate to. Students will: Read nine scenario cards representing everyday examples of Newton’s First Law (Inertia), Second Law (Force & Acceleration), and Third Law (Action & Reaction) Sort the scenarios under the correct law title
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Investigation Skills Poster & Lesson IB PYP STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning K-5
Help your students develop essential investigation skills with this engaging, hands-on resource designed for grades K-5! This differentiated resource includes two detailed lesson plans (K-2 & 3-5), an Investigator Poster, and student printables to support STEM, inquiry-based learning, and IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. What’s Inside?✅ Investigation Skills Poster – A visually engaging poster outlining key skills investigators use, such as curiosity, problem-solving, collaborat
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science
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
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
Easy! Electrify Your Valentine! Make your own LED Pop Up Card|STEAM Maker Space
Electrify Your Valentine by making an inexpensive LED light up and pop-up Valentine's Day Card! We love this project and think you and your students will too! Light up your classroom (and your children’s faces) with this radiant lighted card! Intermediate - Level 2 Circuit - This level will challenge your students on circuit turns, but is still relatively simple and very impressive. **You CAN do this even if you have never done circuits and LEDs before, it's just slightly more complicated than
4th - 10th
Basic Principles
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
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
The Complete Cartesian Diver
The popular science toy, the Cartesian diver, is not only fun to play with, it also connects to at least five scientific principles and laws. • Archimedes' Principle • Pascal's Principle • Boyle's Law • Newton's First Law of Motion • Pressure as a Function of Depth in a fluid A Cartesian Diver is easily made from a 2-Liter plastic bottle and a glass eyedropper. Making a working Cartesian diver is a 100% successful activity.
4th - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Physical Science
VR Escape Metric Maze AI Lab Simulation
Metric Maze is a ready-to-use AI simulation bundle for teaching metric measurement, unit conversion, and CER writing in grades 6–12. Students interact with the simulation through an AI chatbot, then complete differentiated worksheets, writing tasks, assessments, and extension activities. The bundle includes a one-click simulation file, CER worksheet, rubric, answer key, accommodations guide, exit tickets, sentence starters, pre/post test, sub plan, standards alignment, case study, homework, pa
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement
Candy Corn Investigations - Science Lab Skills Practice for Fall Fun
Want to have your students practice lab skills while having some holiday fun? Try out these candy corn activities. The first activity has the students try to determine the mass of a single candy corn. Definitely have a range of acceptable masses for a single candy corn for the package that you have. The second activity has students trying out different liquids (I typically use hot and cold water, ethanol, white vinegar, and apple cider vinegar) to determine which best dissolves a candy corn.
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Measurement
Curve Your Thinking
In this Generations Skeptics bellringer, students cut out and compare a single curve, confidently judging whether it is longer or shorter than others as they move around the room. When they discover all curves are the same length, they confront how context distorts perception. The lesson uses this shared error to spark reflection on flawed thinking, misinformation, and the importance of intellectual humility across disciplines. For all free materials related to this lesson, click here: Curve Yo
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Geometry
Animals & Plants Adaptations Virtual Field Trip | Fun Science Digital Resource
Animal & Plant Adaptations computer activity: This fun Virtual Field Trip takes your students into the wild to see how animals and plants survive and thrive through fascinating adaptations! From the desert to the rainforest, students will discover how living things survive and thrive in different environments by using their special features and behaviors. Using 2 interactive choice boards, students will explore:CamouflageMigrationHibernationDefense MechanismsPlant structuresSurvival behaviorsInc
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
+1
What Kind of Rock Are You? A Fun Science Personality Quiz!
Get your students excited about geology with this fun and engaging personality quiz! This activity is the perfect way to introduce the three main types of rocks in a way that is relatable, memorable, and requires zero prep from you. This simple quiz asks students five questions about their personality, work style, and preferences. Based on their answers, they will discover whether their personality is most like a sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rock. It’s a fantastic way to make abstract ea
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Also included in: The Earth Science Personality Quiz & Student Reflection Bundle
Energy Transformation Practice: Reviews Types of Energy and Energy Transfers!
I've done this activity from 7th through 12th grades and it's always entertaining to see what they come up with. Since they're not actually building it, they can really think out of the box (ex- nuclear energy and thermal energy become popular). I usually do this after a lesson on energy and then I will show then the OK Go, "This Too Shall Pass" video as that is the ultimate contraption to model (in my opinion). You may also wish to show them Rube Goldberg examples. Or, modify a bit and simply u
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-5
Context Clues Unit-PBL/STEAM/Task Card Activities/Choice Board/Reading Skills
Unit Description – “Clara Clue: Detective of Words”This two- to three-week literacy unit engages upper elementary students in mastering the use of context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Through storytelling, project-based learning, STEM integration, and hands-on activities, students explore five major types of context clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, and Inference. Unit Highlights Anchor Character: Clara Clue, a friendly
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
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