laura connaghan

As stated in the title, it is an experiment in which students learn what types of materials are magnetic. If your students are not ready to write out the experiment procedures yet, you can fill that part in first, or you can complete it together. You can gather a bunch of random items for them to test, or you can use density blocks if your school has those. Change what you need to meet the specific objectives of your grade level.

Students will make various weighted paper airplanes and test them to see how mass affects the distance they will fly. You may hand the student a document with different levels of completion to adjust its rigor.

This is an experiment. It is a hands-on activity meant to reinforce the experimental method and introduce them to elements of electricity, including insulators, conductors, and circuits. You may hand the student a document with different levels of completion to adjust its rigor.

This experiment expounds on the previous Bubble Gum Lab that focused on mass and the second one that focused on speed. This experiment introduces acceleration.

This is an experiment to explore some conductors and insulators of heat. The difficulty level can be adjusted by removing the instructions and having the students develop their own experiment.

This activity, accompanied by guided questions, is a hands-on and fun way to learn or reinforce the concepts of natural selection and biodiversity.

This is a standard lab safety contract. Don't forget to edit the teacher's name and school name before you hand them out to the students. I usually print 2 on a full sheet, shipping label, then cut them in half. This way the students can peel and stick the label on the front cover of their journal. It will not fall out like when you use glue sticks.

A fun, different way to cover the lab safety rules that the students have covered for many years.

Students will have fun learning about mass, matter, and the scientific process/method. You may hand the student a document with different levels of completion to adjust its rigor.