Teaching STEAM

Graphing and analyzing data is vital to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Math Common Core. This resource uses real data from a Vermont trade school to explore questions related to the Spring treat: maple syrup. Maple syrup is being made right now! This lesson comes with: -Background -Analysis questions practicing different graph types -CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) practice -Answer key with all graphs, claims, and final CER Can be used as graphing and data analysis review, hom

Students experiment creating a basic refracting telescope and a reflecting telescope without a case. This allows them to move the pieces and learn the principles of what is happening inside both types of optical telescopes. Great for reflection & refraction in physics or astronomy. Lab comes with background information, clear challenge, student materials list, procedure with diagrams, questions, question answer key, and teacher materials list. Expanding into different types of telescopes? Try

Grow lettuce under different light conditions to practice the scientific method and foundational science skills! This fully written scientific method lab has easy options to fit your personal classroom environment. Includes steps, data tables, and analysis questions. All you need is pots/cups, soil, lettuce seeds, water for plants, and two places to test. Lettuce seeds work well and kids love that it is edible! This lab can be used as bell work once it is set up, activity for quick workers who

Quiz includes student sheet and answer key with 20 questions. I use this quiz with middle school and as review for my high school students. I begin with Matter and Atoms PowerPoint and Chemistry Task Cards to prepare students. **Available with Atoms & Molecules Middle School Bundle at a 30% off rate!**

In this fun lab, students use pH paper (or probes) to identify the pH of nine mystery substances. There is a full page of background provided, safety section, materials list, procedure, data tables, and four followup questions. Also comes with student printout and teacher edition with tips and question answers! Includes different options for mystery substances. A great environmental real-world follow-up is the Ocean Acidification Lab.

Your students need a resource to identify what type of graph they need to use. The graph choice chart is a fantastic resource developed by the Maine Data Literacy Project and was featured in The Science Teacher, Nov. 2014. They're work is also used by TuvaLabs.com. This worksheet helps students (and teachers) practice how to use the amazing tool! Full answer key is provided with worksheet. I was a part of the Maine Data Literacy Project and am available to answer all questions around data lite

Density Lab 2 pairs great with Density Lab and can be done in either order. In this lab, students find the mass, volume two ways, and density of different materials. Include full student sheet and teacher tips for success. Students love hands-on density work!

In this lab, students use the scientific method to answer one of three questions about making a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. Students love this! It is a great way to connect the fun to the scientific method. Includes frequent check-ins with teacher, and lines and space for student work.

An effective lab to see convection in action! Students actively create and explore convective heat transfer. Includes teacher quick guide and detailed teacher suggestions for success. Includes ideas for alternative options and uses. Works well for learning plate tectonics, heat transfer, and more! Teaching plate tectonics or atmosphere? This pairs well with: - Plate Tectonics: Using National Geographic Mapmaker Interactive activity- Ozone layer gameTeaching heat transfer? This pairs well wit