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Time Capsule Activity, Envelope Template FREE Coloring Page, No Prep Science Art
Assemble a keepsake envelope for kids to tuck away special treasures, writing projects, and important papers. Kids can paste these printable envelopes in notebooks, tuck them in their pencil boxes, or keep them together as a class in a specific project basket.This coloring, cutting, folding, and gluing project is easy and fun, filled with creative potential!This DIY envelope project coordinates with my book, Time Capsule: A Seriously Awesome Kid's Journal, a guided journal designed to inspire ki
1st - 8th
Basic Principles, English Language Arts, Social Studies
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 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
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
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
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
, 6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.B.4
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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
Building a Better Hypothesis: Lesson & Independent Work
A deeper dive into the features of a good hypothesis. Even young students can produce hypotheses that rocket scientists can approve of (speaking as a rocket scientist who used to regularly judge regional science fairs). Includes an independent sorting activity for students to apply what they learn. This work is provided "free to evaluate." If you find it worthwhile, please return and purchase a supporter pack.
3rd - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
STEM Energy - Pre-assessment for conductors and insulators Makey Makey project
Free Product is a pre- assessment and some quick start activities. See other listings for full unit plans for conductivity. Key Features: Pre-assessment drives your instruction Students will show what they know before they move on to using either snap circuits or a makey makey kit with SCRATCH. What Educators Are Saying: "This project is a great quick activity. The combination of quick hits and formative assessment makes life easier." – Tom C., 5th Grade Teacher
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
Understanding the Atom Study Guide Worksheet
One page editable worksheet can be used as a preview, review, assessment, etc. Define-Matter, Atom, Nucleus, Proton, Neutron, Electron, Spectral Line, Energy Level, Electron Cloud, Element, Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotope, Average Atomic Mass, Ion. Understanding Concepts 1) Illustrate an atom. Include protons, electrons, and neutrons. 2) Compare the mass, location, and charge of the three basic particles of an atom. 3) List Dalton’s three observations. 4) Illustrate Thomson’s, Rutherford
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Science Curriculum and Standards for Gifted and Talented Students - Grade 7
A life science curriculum, complete with lesson plans, for middle school teachers who find that "gifted and talented" students in their classes are not being challenged enough by the current coursework.
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
Bilinguales-German-English Science Memo, Laborgeräte Fachbegriffe
Für ein spielerisches Lernen der gängigsten Laborgeräte und wisschenschaftlicher Fachbegriffe in englischer und deutscher Sprache.
Das Material kann als Bildkarten im Unterricht eingesetzt werden oder die
Bilder und die Namen werden ausgeschnitten und von den Schülern richtig
zugeordnet. Eignet sich gut für eine Freiarbeitsstunde.
Viel Freude.
K - 9th
Basic Principles, German, Other (Science)
Lesson Plan: What Is Entropy?
A Lesson Plan for a short unit on the law of entropy, suitable for both traditional and Montessori middle school aged students. Includes many suggested very fun activities and online resources. Students will learn what the law of entropy is, that there is disorder in the Universe, and that disorder and entropy are everywhere.
5th - 8th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physical Science
Implications of the Drake Equation
Created by SETI scientist Frank Drake, the Drake Equation is a hypothetical determination of the number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy capable of communicating with Earth. Each of the eight variables in the equation have interesting implications. Originally designed as a note taking exercise, this lesson plan has numerous links to the sciences and the humanities.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Other (Social Studies)
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