McKenzie Science

In this hands-on activity, students will be able to create an edible model of an atom. While it gets a little messy, it was a great way to get students analyzing the parts of an element square. They were able to determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons an element had based on the atomic number and atomic mass. Here is the virtual version of this lab for students who were absent / working from home. If you would like to purchase both this Build an Atom: Cookie Lab, and the Build an

This activity covers the four types of measurements: Length, Volume, Mass, and Temperature. For each measurement there is: One page of notes: describing this measurement, how to use the tools, and the units that it usesOne page of practice: practice using images to measure using the toolsThese notes and practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkIf you want to purchase one of these Notes and Practice, you can find them here: Measuri

In this activity, students will be able to create an digital model of an atom. I designed this as an alternative to my cookie lab (which is also available in my store). However, this can ultimately be used for students to create virtual models of different elements. It is an organized was a great way to get students analyzing the parts of an element square. They were able to determine how many protons, neutrons, and electrons an element had based on the atomic number and atomic mass. Here are l

In this activity, students will have the opportunity to learn four different types of measurements in a hands-on lab! This lab kicks off with some metric conversion review. Then it conquers: Length: students will use a meter stick / metric ruler to measure the length of every day objectsMass: students will use a triple-beam balance to determine the mass of classroom itemsVolume: students will decode a secret phrase by determining the volume of liquids and solids (using displacement).Temperature:

This is one of my favorite activities that I use in my classroom three times a year. Once to kick off the year when we learn about designing an experiment, and the scientific method. Second as a fun thing to do before Winter Break. And third, at the end of the school year, as a final assessment. Students will begin this activity by developing a testable and measurable question. This gives them an opportunity to explore something they are interested in! They will follow the steps in this lab to

This bundle covers the four types of measurements: Length, Volume, Mass, and Temperature. For each measurement there is: One page of notes: describing this measurement, how to use the tools, and the units that it usesOne page of practice: practice using images to measure using the toolsOne page of hands-on lab activities: where students are physically measuring things with toolsThese notes and practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomewor

In this Graphing Practice: Analyzing and Displaying Data Activity, students will be able to practice analyzing different graphs, as well as make their own graphs based on information they are given. This includes an opportunity to practice with: Bar GraphsLine GraphsCircle Graphs / Pie GraphsThis Graphing Practice: Analyzing and Displaying Data Activity can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkCheck out my other introduction to science lesso

This activity includes Notes and Practice for learning how to measure mass. It includes: One page of notes: describing mass, units of mass, tools to measure mass, and how to use these tools.One page of practice: practice using the mass riders of a Triple-Beam Balance to measure the mass of objects.These Measuring Mass Notes and Practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkIf you want to purchase other Measurement Notes and Practice, they

This activity includes Notes and Practice for learning how to measure volume. It includes: One page of notes: describing volume, units of volume, tools to measure volume, and how to use these tools.One page of practice: practice using graduated cylinders to measure the volume of liquids and solids.These Measuring Volume Notes and Practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkIf you want to purchase other Measurement Notes and Practice, th

In this activity, students will be able to identify variables of an experiment. Students will be given an example, then they will identify the: HypothesisControl GroupExperimental GroupIndependent VariableDependent VariableConclusionThis can be used as: Introductory lesson with teacher explanationWorksheetSub plan / lesson reviewHomeworkStationworkEarly finishersIf you like this activity, check out ones like it: Student Original Investigation Lab (Science Fair Packet)Tallest Tower - Scientific

This activity is always a fun way to start off the school year. Students are given the opportunity to work in groups to compete with the rest of the class to build the tallest tower given the same rules and. We practice using the meter stick to determine who has the tallest tower. It incorporates problem solving, engineering, teamwork, graphing and using the metric system. It is a super fun way to start off the school year, getting the students excited about science and my class. Other great beg

This activity was so much fun for my students as a creative way to learn about plants. This download includes: Student InstructionsStudent Instructions (as a rubric)Teacher Instructions / TipsExamples of successful cereal boxes from my own classroom

This activity includes Notes and Practice for learning how to measure temperature. It includes: One page of notes: describing temperature, units of temperature, tools to measure temperature, and how to use these tools.One page of practice: practice measuring temperature using Fahrenheit and Celsius thermometers.These Measuring Temperature Notes and Practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkIf you want to purchase other Measurement Not

This activity includes Notes and Practice for learning how to measure length. It includes: One page of notes: describing length, units of length, tools to measure length, and how to use these tools.One page of practice: practice using rulers to measure lengthThese Length Measurement: Notes and Practice can be used as: Introductory LessonNotesSub lesson / reviewStation workIndependent workHomeworkIf you want to purchase one of these Notes and Practice, you can find them here: Measurement Notes an