5th Grade Physics Laboratory

Teaching about ENERGY TYPES and transformations is super fun with this EZ hands-on science lab! Energize your students into loving physics with this interactive, cooperative learning, engineering based activity.

Make learning about physics playful and engaging with this simple lab. Your students will design and build a device to experiment with energy types and transformations. All you need is a cup, a balloon, tape and a pom pom (or mini marshmallows)!

I do this lab at the during my physics of energy unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (cups, balloons, tape, pom-poms!).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Activity?

★ Energy Categories and Types

★ Energy Transformations

★ Gathering Relavant Data

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation state and International Science Standards for Physics and Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

★_________________________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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Fossils and the Fossil Record FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on EARTH SCIENCE & BIOLOGY lab activity to reinforce scientific skills and the BODY fossil formation process? Look no further than this Interactive Hands-On Mold and Cast Fossil Making Lab! This AWESOME and easy to implement science activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add dinosaurs (or shells)!

I do this lab as a hands-on and exciting finish to our unit on fossils, fossilization processes and the fossil record. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete this simple faux fossil making activity and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of scientific models. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (clay, plaster and plastic dinosaurs or shells).

★ Use this as a full earth science lab or as a simple scaffolded science model inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Body Fossils

★ Fossilization Processes

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Analyzing Scientific Models

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Plaster Mold & Cast Fossil Make Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills and Earth Science, Fossils and the Fossil Record.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

WINTER FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on PHYSICS Lab to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab data collection practices? Look no further than the Holiday Balloon Rockets Speed and Energy Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add balloons!

I do this lab in winter, as the weather cools and my kiddos begin to look forward to Winter Break. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple physics of motion lab and gather relevant data. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (balloons, string and construction paper).

★ Use this as a full physics lab or as a simple scaffolded science inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Energy and Energy Transformations

★ Forces, Speed and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Holiday Balloon Rocket Racer Speed Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

1. THANKSGIVING FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on PHYSICS Lab to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab data collection practices? Look no further than the Thanksgiving Turkey Balloon Racer Speed and Energy Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add balloons!

I do this lab in fall, as the leaves change color and students begin to look forward to Fall Break. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple physics of motion lab and gather relevant data. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (balloons, string and construction paper).

★ Use this as a full physics lab or as a simple scaffolded science inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Energy and Energy Transformations

★ Forces, Speed and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Turkey Balloon Racer Speed Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Teaching about ENERGY TYPES and transformations is super fun with this EZ hands-on spooky Halloween science lab! Energize your students into loving physics with this interactive, cooperative learning, engineering based activity.

Make learning about physics playful and engaging with this simple lab. Your students will design and build a device to experiment with energy types and transformations. All you need is a cup, a balloon, tape and a plastic spiders or ping pong balls made to look like eyeballs (or even mini marshmallows)!

I do this lab at the during my physics of energy unit, or as a fun brain break in the days before Halloween. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process and Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This engineering challenge requires easy-to-access edible materials (cups, balloons, plastic spiders or ping pong balls!).

★ Use this as a scaffolded physics of energy inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the engineering process.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Activity?

★ Energy Categories and Types

★ Energy Transformations

★ Gathering Relavant Data

★ Problem Solving in Cooperative Groups

★ Engineering Process

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the process of engineering and learn how to create quality engineering solutions. Buildable and testable engineering design solutions are the basis for any good engineering project or engineering fair. This activity allows for practice of important engineering process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Middle Years Program, Next Generation, state and International Science Standards for Physics and Engineering.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sharon R. My students loved doing this hands on activity and seeing how school subjects work together, like math and science.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Britany O. This challenge is easy to use and very straightforward. Kids were excited to show what they created to, not only me, but the other students as well. I highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

★_________________________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Static Electricity Stations Lab

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Newton's 3 Laws FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on PHYSICS experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, Newton's Laws of Motion and proper lab data collection practices? Look no further than the Newton's Balloon Rocket STEM Challenge! This AWESOME Science Investigation includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add balloons!

I do this lab as a hands-on and exciting finish to our unit on physics, motion and Newton's Laws. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple motion lab and gather relevant data. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (balloons & string).

★ Use this as a full physics lab or as a simple scaffolded science inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

★ Forces and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Newton's Balloon Rocket Racer Experiment allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills and the Physics of Motion.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Fossils and the Fossil Record FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on EARTH SCIENCE & BIOLOGY lab activity to reinforce scientific skills and the TRACE fossil formation process? Look no further than this Salt Dough Imprint Fossil making lab! This AWESOME and easy to implement science activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add dinosaurs!

I do this lab as a hands-on and exciting finish to our unit on fossils, fossilization processes and the fossil record. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete this simple faux fossil making activity and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of science models. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (flour, salt, plastic dinosaurs or shells/leaves).

★ Use this as a full earth science lab or as a simple scaffolded science model inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Imprint Fossils

★ Fossilization Processes

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Analyzing Scientific Models

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Salt Dough Imprint Fossil Make Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills and Earth Science, Fossils and the Fossil Record.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Valentine's Day FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on PHYSICS experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, Newton's 3 Laws of Motion and proper lab data collection practices? Look no further than the Valentine's Cupid Balloon Rocket Challenge! This AWESOME STEM Investigation includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add hearts, candy and balloons!

I do this lab on Valentine's Day, as a hands-on and exciting finish to our unit on physics, motion and Newton's Laws. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple motion lab and gather relevant data. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy-to-access materials (balloons, string and optional decorations and materials to build a Cupid Candy Carrier).

★ Use this as a full physics lab or as a simple scaffolded science inquiry investigation.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

★ Forces and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Cupid's Balloon Rocket Racer Experiment allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB/Middle Years Program Science Standards for Science Process Skills and the Physics of Motion.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the lab procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing results.

★_________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

HALLOWEEN FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on chemistry and physics stations lab to reinforce scientific process skills, physics, chemistry and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the Halloween "Gliding Ghosts" Science Stations Lab ! These AWESOME STEM Activities include all you need to hook your students on science- simply add spooky ghosts!

Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on this holiday season.

I do this lab in fall, as the leaves change color and students begin to look forward to Halloween. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete simple physics and chemistry experiments, all related to ghosts. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on stations lab can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ This is a lab activity composed of 4 different stations. It will require easy to access materials and a a set of film canisters (they must have tightly fitting lids) that can be easily purchased on Amazon, link included.

★ Use this as a fun observation activity or as a scaffolded and focused science investigation.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Forces, Convection Currents, Magnetism and Chemical Reactions

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Drawing Connections between Observations and Related Science Background Information.

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics stations lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and IB Middle Years Program Science Standards for Physical Science and Science Inquiry.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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Do you need a fun and interactive lab for your physics of magnetism unit? Teaching about magnets is super FUN with this activity! ATTRACT your students to science and FORCE them to love physics with this easy to implement, interactive and visual stations lab. :)

Learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple lab. This stations activity includes 5 simple experiments (one other optional station is included) to spark you student's interests and hook them on science!

I do this lab at the during my physics of forces unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the observation stations. In this lab, we build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS Science Process Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource

★ This magnetic station lab activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as an introduction to non contact forces or as a fun and interesting hands on investigation related to the magnetic qualities of earth materials. It also fits well with a unit of the physics of electricity and magnetism forces.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ The Forces of Magnets and Magnetism

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Renee U.-My students loved this lab activity and were very engaged. Thank you.

★______________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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HAIR-Raising Fun with your students! 6 Awesome Activity Stations are included! Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple and highly visual static electricity lab. This AWESOME stations activity includes simple lab activities that will spark you student's interests and hook them on science- simply add balloons and electrons!

I do this lab at the beginning of my physics of energy unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the lab stations. In this activity, students build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Lab station signs and student directions.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This static electricity station lab activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as an introduction to non contact forces or as a fun and interesting hands on investigation related to the static electricity and friction. It also fits well with a unit on the physics of electrical forces.

★ Common and easy to access lab materials make this lab a quick prep and simple to set up.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Static Electricity and Static Discharge

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Renee U.-My students loved this lab activity and were very engaged. Thank you.

★______________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Enjoy the Wonderful World of Waves with your students! 7 Awesome Activity Stations are included! Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple, active and visual physics of waves lab. This AWESOME Waves & Wave Characteristics Stations Lab includes 7 simple activities to spark you student's interests and hook them on science- simply add light and sound waves!

I do this lab at the beginning of my physics of waves unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the observation stations. In this lab, we build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Lab station signs and student directions.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ 1-2 standard class periods are needed to complete this lab.

★ Complete this lab during your physics unit as a focused waves activity or at the end of the unit for some added fun.

★ Some advanced purchases are necessary (tuning forks, sounds tubes, refraction glasses). Most of the supplies are common and easy to access.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Waves and Waves Characteristics

★ Light and Sound

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other International Science Standards for Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Lisa Y. A fun and entertaining lab while learning something new. My kids loved it. Thanks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★__________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Fabulous Friction Fun with your students! 5 Awesome Activity Stations are included! Make learning about physics engaging and hands-on with this simple, active and visual physics of friction lab. This AWESOME stations activity includes 5 simple activities to spark you student's interests and hook them on science- simply add frictional force!

I do this lab at the beginning of my physics of motion unit. The kiddos feel like real scientists as they independently make their way through the observation stations. In this lab, we build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Lab station signs and student directions.

★ Focused Practice on Science Process & Observation Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ 1-2 standard class periods are needed to complete this lab.

★ Complete this lab during your physics unit as a focused friction and motion activity or at the end of the unit for some added fun.

★ Some basic materials are necessary (scooter or rolling chair, rice, books).

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Motion and Friction

★ Gathering Relevant Data

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun physics station lab.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science Physical Science.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Elizabeth D. I loved that was a simple, safe lab that forced students to really pay attention to the procedure. My students were excited by it and were engaged. I would highly recommend this lab!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★___________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.