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Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE)
🧪 Lab Safety & Procedures Slides + Posters (30+ Slides, Editable, FREE) Looking for a simple, effective way to teach lab safety AND reinforce it all year long?This resource includes 30+ clean, easy-to-use slides and quick reference posters designed to help you build a safe, structured, and high-functioning lab environment from day one. 👉 Best part: It’s 100% FREE. Because lab safety should be available to every teacher and every student. 📘 What You Get ✔️ 30+ Slide Presentation (Goog
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Newton's Laws of Motion Task Cards: Force and Motion, Physics, Science Center
Are you struggling to find engaging, hands-on activities to help your students truly understand Newton's Laws of Motion and apply Force and Motion concepts to real-world situations? These interactive task cards are the perfect solution to reinforce Inertia, Acceleration (F=ma), and Action-Reaction in your Physical Science classroom, transforming abstract physics theories into easy-to-grasp scenarios. How to use:Science Centers: Place cards at a station for group work.Scoot Game: Place card
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science
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FREE Lab Cleaning Manual Science Lab Safety Procedures & Student Cleaning Guide
🧪 FREE Lab Cleaning Manual | Science Lab Safety Procedures & Student Cleaning Guide (80+ Pages) 🚨 Keep your lab safe, organized, and running smoothly—at ZERO cost.This 80+ page Lab Cleaning Manual is a complete, ready-to-use resource designed to help students properly clean, sanitize, and maintain a science lab environment while reinforcing critical lab safety expectations. 👉 Why is this resource FREE? Because lab safety is non-negotiable. Clean labs prevent accidents, contamination, a
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Biology Lab Safety Manual + Posters (100+ Pages, Editable, Test Included)
AP Biology Lab Safety Manual + Posters (100+ Pages, Editable, Test Included) Looking for a complete, no-prep lab safety system that actually works in a real classroom? This resource is a FULL lab safety and procedures manual designed for secondary science classrooms (perfect for AP Biology, Biology, and STEM labs). It includes 100+ pages of clear procedures, expectations, and quick-reference posters that make lab management easier, safer, and more consistent. 👉 Best part: This resource is
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: AP Biology FULL YEAR MEGA BUNDLE – 119+ Resources | Complete Curriculum
Lab Norms & Expectations: Safety, Procedures, and Scientific Practice Pres.
Set the tone for a safe, structured, and high-performing classroom with this AP Biology Lab Norms & Rules Presentation, designed to establish clear expectations while building a culture of scientific thinking and accountability. This visually clear and student-friendly presentation introduces essential lab safety protocols, behavioral expectations, and scientific practices that students need to succeed in an AP Biology environment. Rather than just listing rules, it explains the why behind e
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Lab Report
🔬 AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric | Scientific Writing, CER, Data Analysis, Lab ReportsTake the guesswork out of grading and elevate your students’ scientific thinking with this AP Biology Lab Journal Rubric—a clear, structured, and classroom-ready tool designed to align with AP Bio expectations, CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning), and data-driven analysis. Whether you're running inquiry labs, AP investigations, or daily lab notebooks, this rubric helps students understand exactly what high-qualit
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Accountability
AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations | Lab Safety, Procedures, Student AccountabilityStart your lab units strong with clear expectations and structured routines using this AP Biology Lab Norms & Expectations resource. Designed for high school science classrooms, this tool helps build a safe, efficient, and high-functioning lab environment while reinforcing student accountability and scientific responsibility. Perfect for the first week of school, lab introductions, or resetting expectations mi
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
FREE Sample | STEM & Critical Thinking | Think Like an Inventor | GATE
FREE Sample of the 'Think like an Inventor' Workbook 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 what to 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
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
FREE STEM Science Experiments | 9 Hands-On Activities & Lesson Plans | Unit 1
🧪 Make science exciting with these hands-on STEM experiments for kids!This FREE Science Unit 1 includes 9 engaging science experiments with ready-to-use lesson plans designed to spark curiosity and build critical thinking skills. Perfect for elementary classrooms, STEM centers, or enrichment activities, this resource makes science interactive and fun. The lessons are organized into 5 weeks of ready-to-teach activities, making it easy to add hands-on science to your weekly schedule. ⭐ Thi
PreK - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
**AP Biology Pre-Lab Checklist: Preparation, Roles & Lab Readiness**
Set your labs up for success before they even begin with this AP Biology Pre-Lab Checklist, designed to ensure students are prepared, organized, and thinking like real scientists. This structured, student-friendly checklist guides lab groups through essential preparation steps, including protocol analysis, role assignment, and materials verification, so students enter the lab with purpose and clarity—not confusion. It reinforces accountability while building strong habits in collaboration, co
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
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
Simple Machines 3 Part Cards | Montessori Three Part Cards
Introduce learners to the foundational tools of physics with this Montessori-inspired 3-Part Cards set featuring the **6 Classic Simple Machines**. This beautifully designed digital resource supports hands-on learning, vocabulary development, and concept mastery through visual matching and independent exploration. Includes: • **Control Cards** with clear, labeled images of each simple machine • **Picture Cards** for visual recognition and sorting • **Label Cards** for vocabulary matching and rea
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Logic to the Rescue Lesson Plan1
A fun to read Fantasy story teaches students how to recognize the Logical Fallacy called Appeal to Authority, how to do a blinded study, and how to collect and analyze data.
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Close Reading, Informational Text
KEPLER & NEWTON: LAWS OF PLANETARY MOTION: GRADES 4-8, MG, GIFTED & TALENTED
Students read and understand the differences in the astronomical work of 2 intellectual giants, Kepler and Newton. Both published work on their ideas and concepts. Hats off to scientists and philosophers! Thanks for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Astronomy is our greatest scientific challenge!
4th - 8th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Informational Text
Newton Skydives! Third Law of Motion
This hands-on activity teaches students how to apply Newton's third law of motion to the freefall portion of a real skydive and the freefall motion of a paper skydiver. Instructions for cutting, folding and dropping the paper skydiver are printed on the student page.
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Winter Enrichment Packet – 5 Fun Activities Aligned to 5th TEKS
Keep students engaged and learning during the winter season with this 5-activity enrichment packet designed for 5th grade! Aligned to TEKS standards, this resource includes a variety of fun, low-prep worksheets: ❄️ TEKS-aligned Winter Bingo Board ❄️ Creative STEM Challenge ❄️ Complete the Drawing art prompt ❄️ Printable Paper Games ❄️ A clever Rebus PuzzlePerfect for early finishers, sub plans, centers, or winter break review!
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Other (Science)
Do Smarties Make You Smarter?
Students learn to identify the important components of a scientific study by reviewing the 4 simple, yet flawed studies presented in this lesson. This lesson can be presented as 6 separate bellringer activities (one study at a time, followed by lesson parts 2 and 3) or as a whole lesson. You can download the slides, student response sheet, lesson plan, and answer key here: Do Smarties Make You Smarter?For additional content on experimental design and the importance of the double-blind protocol,
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, General Science
Ms. Keici's Atomic Journey
"Ms. Keici's Atomic Journey" is an engaging, 3D animated storybook that dives into what atoms are, transforming a regular lesson into an exciting journey for the students. This visual resource makes learning highly interactive and memorable for them.
6th
Basic Principles
Properties of Water....12 lessons
Here are 12 powerpoint lessons on water. One introductory lesson (20 pgs) then 11 that follow. Over 100 gifs, 20 videos: Buoyancy 7 pgs, Capillary Action 7 pgs, Dissolving 39 pgs, Electrolysis 13 pgs, Hydrogen Bonding 19 pgs, Heat content 21pgs, Ice and Snow 18 pgs, Clouds and Weather 22 pgs, Supercooling 48 pgs, Surface Tension 48 pgs, Vapor Pressure and Boiling 31 pgs. Water is a very unusual molecule that has very special properties needed for life on earth.
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
Wow! I Was Wrong!! (and that's ok!)
Do humans only use 10% of their brains? Does your stomach shrink if you diet? This activity will give your students a safe space to practice intellectual humility and prepare for the world of misinformation at their fingertips. Find the online version with all related materials here: https://generationskeptics.org/2025/10/30/wow-i-was-wrong/ And here's a quick YouTube description! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-9VT-AdwYlo
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Balanced Literacy, Basic Principles, Other (Social Studies)
Detective Activity: The 1854 Cholera Outbreak-Find the Source!!!!
This comprehensive lesson includes slides to teach the difference between theory, law, fact, and hypothesis. Then, students focus on a key moment inthe development of the Germ Theory by becoming the detectives, creating their own map of 1854 London to determine the source of the cholera epidemic! The lesson includes extension activites (research, skit, comic strip creation). You can find the slides and complete activity packet here: https://sciencesaves.org/2025/09/17/detective-activity-the-1854
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.A.1
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Scientific Method Recall Sort
Engage your students in real-world science thinking with this Scientific Method Recall Sorting activity. Designed to help students recall the scientific method and to create meaningful discourse among students. Students will work together to identify the steps of the scientific method and justify their answers. ✏️ What’s Included: Student Worksheet (printable + digital options) – Covers the key steps: Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Collection, Conclusion Teacher Notes –
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science
Student Voiced Rubric Graphic Organizer
Student Voiced Rubric Throughout my years of teaching, I have discovered that when students develop their own measure of what achieving a standard is going to look like, they have a clearer picture of the expectations and understanding of the importance of the standard. This graphic organizer is to help develop a road map for how to get there through active discussions and as a group, decide upon how to chunk the lesson into achievable mini-goals. At the start of each lesson, the students bring
7th - 12th
Applied Math, Basic Principles, Writing
Introduction to Energy
The concept of energy is very confusing in the teaching of the science of energy containing many varied forms. A simplified concept is presented which includes: Potential, Kinetic and Electromagnetic energy with examples and conditions for each. Starts off simply with a short explanation of Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy...skips EM. Defines Potential Energy as depending upon separation of attractive/repulsive objects then goes into chemistry then into physics. 43 pgs and many short videos/gifs
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
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