Mrs T's Lab

Science students should be able to plan and carry out experiments, but most students struggle with writing a clear procedure describing the steps of their experiment. In this fun activity student groups build a small object out of building bricks, then write a procedure to instruct another group on how to copy the object. Can a second group make an exact copy? That's the challenge! Students use peer review to revise their procedures, like real scientists! This resource includes:A slideshow

Help science students develop science lab skills and improve communication with this stations activity. Perfect for back to school for biology and life science students in middle and early high school. Includes get-to-know-you questions to get students talking and working together. This resource includes :Complete, printable instructions for nine lab stationsStudent answer sheetSet-up directions using typical lab equipment. See preview for suggested list of materials.Skills emphasized: Metric

Design an experiment and make an argument about the advertised performance of paper towels with this fun general science lab. This free resource guides students through designing their own experiment to test a product, then communicate their results with a claim-evidence-reasoning format. Does one brand really absorb twice as much water? Collect data to find out! Introduce types of variables, constants, graphing and CER. Additional experimental design worksheet included. Try this NGSS ali

Graphing is a fundamental skill for science students. Get your students ready for labs and investigations with this complete lesson on graphing for science. Designed for middle and early high school science students, this resource helps students learn how to set up and interpret graphs so they can analyze data with confidence. This resource includes: A PowerPoint show with student follow-sheet on variables, axes, and types of graphsA fun collaborative activity where students generate data an