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Splitting Light with a Prism | Physical Science Lab
This interactive prism lab is ideal for teaching light waves, color, refraction, and the visible spectrum through inquiry-based learning and real-world observation. Students will learn to use a prism to separate white light into its component colors, creating a visible spectrum. This engaging refraction experiment helps students understand how light behaves in predictable ways and directly supports NGSS MS-PS4-2 and Ohio Science Standard 5.PS.2. Key Learning Concepts: White light is made o
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS4-2
Also included in: Investigating Light Bundle
Electromagnetic Spectrum Mini Unit Bundle | 4-Day Lab + Worksheet + CER Activity
What if your students didn’t just learn the electromagnetic spectrum — but researched it, taught it, applied it, and argued about it using real evidence? This Electromagnetic Spectrum Mini Unit Bundle combines three high-impact resources into one complete, ready-to-use unit that moves students from basic understanding to deep scientific thinking. Instead of memorizing wave names, students investigate patterns, connect learning to real-world applications, and defend their ideas using structure
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-3
Investigating Light Bundle
Bring the wonders of light into your classroom with these 4 exciting, hands-on science experiments! Perfect for engaging young scientists, these activities will spark curiosity and make learning about light energy, reflection, refraction, and shadows unforgettable. What’s Inside?✅ Splitting Light with a Prism – Watch white light transform into a rainbow using refraction! ✅ Reflection Investigation – Explore how light bounces off mirrors and learn about the Law of Reflection! ✅ Shadow E
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-PS4-2
, SCIENCE.5.8.C
, 5.6.c
+2
Electromagnetic Spectrum Research & Peer Teaching Unit | Middle School Science
What if your students didn't just learn about the electromagnetic spectrum — they actually taught it to each other? This 4-Day Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Peer Teaching Unit gives every student real ownership over one wave type, challenges them to become the classroom expert, and then structures the sharing so the whole class walks away knowing all seven. If you've been looking for an inquiry-based EM spectrum unit that builds research skills, collaboration, and content knowledge all
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-3
Turkey Multiplication Color by Number | 3-Digit by 2-Digit | Grades 4-6
🦃 Turkey Multiplication Color by Code – 3-Digit by 2-Digit Math Activity Make multiplication practice fun and festive with this Fall themed math activity! Students solve three-digit by two-digit multiplication problems, then locate the correct answer on the turkey’s tail feathers. Each feather is colored based on the code provided, creating a colorful and engaging Thanksgiving turkey while reinforcing multi-digit multiplication fluency. This low-prep, hands-on activity is perfect for the m
4th - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS, TEKS
5.NBT.B.5
, MA.5.3.B
Properties of Matter Lab Bundle | NGSS Aligned Investigations
Properties of Matter Lab Bundle – 5th Grade NGSS Science Activities Help your students truly understand that just because matter cannot be seen doesn’t mean it isn’t there. This bundle builds conceptual understanding step-by-step through meaningful, hands-on investigations. This hands-on science bundle includes three high-interest investigations that help students explore invisible matter through air pressure, compression, and dissolving. Aligned to NGSS 5-PS1-1, these labs make abstract parti
4th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-1
Sprouting Bean Seeds Lab | Photosynthesis Investigation | NGSS 5-LS1-1
🌱 Plants Need Air & Water! Sprouting Bean Seeds Lab | NGSS 5-LS1-1 Help your students tackle a common plant growth misconception with this engaging, hands-on Sprouting Bean Seeds Lab! Designed for Grade 5 NGSS, this investigation supports students in developing and defending an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water—not soil. Perfect for life science units on plant growth, matter cycling, or photosynthesis, this lab is simple to set up,
4th - 7th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-LS1-1
, SCIENCE.5.3.B
, SCIENCE.5.3.C
+4
Light and Shadows Science Lab | Transparent, Translucent & Opaque Investigation
Bring the science of light to life with this hands-on sorting lab for grades 3-6! Students use a flashlight to test 15 everyday objects and sort them into three categories — transparent, translucent, and opaque — based on how light interacts with each material. This engaging investigation builds a deep understanding of how light and shadows are created and why different materials behave differently when light shines on them. This resource is perfect for grades 3–6 and requires zero special equip
3rd - 8th
Physical Science, Physics
NGSS, TEKS
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-1
, SCIENCE.5.8.C
Exploring Sound Waves with Tuning Forks Lab
Engaging Sound Energy Lab: Exploring Sound Waves with Tuning ForksUnlock the mysteries of sound with this exciting, hands-on lab! Designed for middle school students and aligned with Next Generation Science Standard MS-PS-2A, this investigation helps students explore how sound is produced, how it travels through different materials, and how vibrations create sound waves. What’s Included?✔ Objective Summary – Clearly outlines the learning goals of the experiment. ✔ Materials List – A simple,
4th - 9th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS, VA SOL
MS-PS4-2
, 5.5.c
, 5.5.d
Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet | Label, Identify & Apply | Middle School Sci
Your students can recite the order of the electromagnetic spectrum — but can they actually use that knowledge to solve a real-world problem? This Electromagnetic Spectrum Worksheet pushes students beyond memorization with a wave diagram labeling activity AND thought-provoking application questions that challenge them to think like scientists. If you've been searching for a worksheet that does more than just test recall, this is the one your unit has been missing. What's Included:Wave diagram la
4th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
4-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-3
Earth’s Water Distribution Lab | NGSS-5-ESS2-2
In this engaging water cycle and water resources lab, students investigate oceans, glaciers and polar ice caps, groundwater, lakes, and rivers. Using a simple model, students calculate amounts, create graphs, and use evidence to explain how Earth’s water is distributed. This 5th grade NGSS-aligned Earth’s water distribution lab helps students explore where Earth’s water is stored. Students discover that while Earth is covered in water, usable freshwater is limited. 🌍 What’s Included
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS, TEKS
5-ESS2-2
, SCIENCE.7.11.A
, SCIENCE.7.11.B
St. Patrick's Day Chemical and Physical Change Activity + CER | NGSS 5-PS1-4
Engage your students with this high-interest St. Patrick’s Day science lab! In this hands-on chemical reaction experiment, students investigate whether mixing two substances results in the formation of a new substance. This Leprechaun Potion Lab combines seasonal fun with rigorous science standards. Students mix baking soda and vinegar to observe bubbling, gas production, and other clear indicators of a chemical reaction. They then use structured Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) writing
4th - 9th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
Turkey Color-by-Code Math Bundle | Order of Operations,Multiplication, Fractions
Bring seasonal fun to your math block with this Thanksgiving Turkey Color-by-Code Bundle! This engaging set includes four no-prep color-by-code worksheets that help students practice key math skills while creating festive turkey artwork. Perfect for centers, early finishers, independent practice, or sub plans—all you need to do is print! Students solve each problem, match their answer to a color, and watch the turkey picture come to life. This bundle makes skill review fun, meaningful, and str
4th - 7th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Order of Operations
CCSS
5.NBT.B.5
, 5.OA.A.1
, 5.NF.A.1
Dissolving Sugar Investigation-5th Grade Properties of Matter Lab (NGSS 5-PS1-1)
Help your students experience the “aha moment” when they realize that matter doesn’t vanish—it just becomes particles too small to see! Dissolving Sugar Investigation turns an everyday experience into a powerful science discovery! Students mix sugar and water, gather evidence, and create models to explain what really happens when something seems to “disappear.” Your students will be engaged, curious, and excited to think like real scientists. Instead of just reading about particles, students o
4th - 9th
Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-1
Also included in: Properties of Matter Lab Bundle | NGSS Aligned Investigations
Decomposers & the Cycle of Matter | Food Webs & Energy Flow
🍎 Decomposers Lab: From Food to Sun | NGSS 5-LS2-1 Ecosystems Investigation Looking for a hands-on decomposers lab that clearly connects to NGSS 5th grade ecosystems standards? This low-prep science investigation helps students observe how decomposers break down food and recycle matter so energy from the Sun continues to flow through an ecosystem. In this engaging lab, students place a piece of fruit in a sealed container and make observations over time. As the fruit changes, students co
4th - 7th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
5-LS2-1
, SCIENCE.5.5.F
, SCIENCE.5.12.A
+3
Expanding Air in a Basketball Lab–Properties of Matter Investigation(NGSS 5-PS1)
Help your students understand matter is made of particles too small to be seen with this engaging, hands-on science lab! This ready-to-use resource guides students to discover that air is matter, takes up space, and has mass even though it is invisible. Perfect for introducing the particle model of matter without teaching atoms or molecules.In this investigation, students add air to a basketball, collect real measurements, and develop a model using evidence—exactly aligned to NGSS 5-PS1-1 an
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-1
Also included in: Properties of Matter Lab Bundle | NGSS Aligned Investigations
Electromagnetic Spectrum CER | Claim Evidence Reasoning Science Writing Activity
Your students know what electromagnetic waves are — but can they argue about them? This Electromagnetic Spectrum CER activity challenges students to think like scientists, defend their reasoning, and practice one of the most critical skills in science education: evidence-based argumentation. If you've been looking for a no-prep writing activity that pushes beyond memorization and into real scientific thinking, this is exactly what your unit has been missing. What's Included:8 engaging CER prom
4th - 9th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-3
, MS-PS4-3
Spring Science Color by Number| End of the Year Review| 5th Grade NGSS Standards
Make science review fun, engaging, and stress-free with this Spring-Themed Fifth Grade Color by Number Activity! Students will answer 12 NGSS-aligned science questions and use their answers to reveal a bright spring picture—perfect for reinforcing key concepts at the end of the year. 🌼 What’s Included: 12 multiple-choice science questionsStudent color-by-number worksheetAnswer keyStudent directions🔬 Skills & Topics Covered: This activity reviews major 5th Grade NGSS standards, including:
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-ESS1-2
+9
Spring Math Color by Number | End of the Year Review | Test Prep
Make end-of-year math review engaging, meaningful, and stress-free with this Spring-Themed Color by Number Activity! Students will practice and review key 5th grade math skills while revealing a fun spring picture—perfect for keeping learning going even when attention spans are low. 🌼 What’s Included: 12 mixed-review math problemsStudent color-by-number worksheetAnswer keyEasy-to-follow directions✏️ Skills Covered: This activity reviews a wide range of 5th grade Common Core math standards, i
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep
CCSS
5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.5
, 5.MD.C.5a
+6
Crater Creation Lab – Simulating Meteorite Impacts
Bring space science to life with this hands-on Crater Creation Lab! Designed for students studying Earth & Space Science, this engaging activity lets students explore how celestial objects like meteoroids create craters on moons and planets. Students drop objects into trays filled with flour to simulate impacts and measure crater size and shape. It’s a perfect blend of STEM, critical thinking, and fun—with minimal prep and maximum engagement. Includes: Teacher guide Printable student lab s
4th - 9th
Astronomy, General Science
NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
MS-ESS1-2
, SCIENCE.7.9.A
, SCIENCE.7.9.B
+2
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Welcome to my store! I create engaging, hands-on science lessons that help students think, explore, and act like real scientists. My resources focus on inquiry, labs, and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning so students don’t just memorize facts—they investigate, collect data, and explain their thinking. Each activity is designed to be teacher-friendly, standards-aligned, and easy to implement in busy classrooms. I strive to promote curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions that make science exciting and accessible for all learners. Thank you for visiting, and I hope my resources help bring confident, joyful learning to your classroom!
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