6th Grade Laboratory

Are you looking to engage your students with a hands-on, interactive unit for  Earth Science? This classifying types of rocks unit includes everything you need to nurture and excitement for Earth Science and covers all your standards related to classifying rocks as igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks.

You’ll love this 5-day unit because it is packed full of the resources you need for classifying different types of rocks. You’ll find detailed lesson plans, interactive lab instructions, student lab reports, a reading passage about igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks, an interactive science notebook page, and a rock-type game.

If you’re teaching in an inquiry-based classroom, you’ll be pleased to find this unit is structured to follow the inquiry cycle-tuning in, finding out, sorting out, going further, and drawing conclusions.

A peek inside the Classifying Rock Types unit

• rock properties lab
• detecting calcite lab
• modeling rock layers
• types of rocks reading passage 
• types of rocks interactive science notebook page
• rock type logic line-up game

Your students will love this hands-on classifying rock types unit from the properties labs to the rock modeling activity. They’ll also be eager to show off their learning with the culminating logic game.

You’ll love how easy it is to plan and prep! Make a few copies gather a few supplies, and your classifying rock types unit planning is done!

Extend on rocks and minerals with one of these complimentary units: 

Distinguishing Between Rocks and Minerals Earth Science Unit

Identifying Minerals Earth Science Unit

Rock Cycle Earth Science Unit

Weathering Erosion and Deposition Earth Science Unit

Rocks and Minerals Cooperative Review Activities and Test

Or save time and money with the whole bundle:

Rocks and Minerals - Earth Science Bundle - Rocks and Minerals Labs & Activities

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Other Science Resources:

Thermal Energy and Heat Interactive Science Labs

Electricity Interactive Science Labs for Electrical Energy

Life Science Food Chain Sequence Game

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These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

• Instructions and tips for each activity
• 8 interactive, engaging activities that require no student devices
• Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
3. Developing your own model
4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
5. Graphing data that the students collected
6. Solving riddles using math
7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned

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.

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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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*EZ Engineering Bundle

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2 "mini" labs that will help students observe and make connections to compounds and mixtures. The first introduces students to the concept of mixtures. The second shows the concept that not all liquids act alike so conclusions can be drawn about how materials interact when put together.

These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

• No problem! This activity now includes a Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Materials Needed

Mixed Substances Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Cup

Cornstarch

Water

Stir stick or Spoon

Oil and Water Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Food Coloring

Water

Jar with a lid (baby food jars are great for this)

Vegetable Oil

Stir stick or spoon

Dish Soap

Here's a 10-15 day set of activities for introducing the LEGO Mindstorms Robots!

In this packet, you get:

* SEVEN Robot activities!

* An EXCEL Activity creating a multiple line graph.

* Programming challenges from basic to hard.

* Build Guide for "Reece's Runner" Robot

* Robot Challenge Design Plans

I use this as a 10-day Module in my classroom.

Are you looking to engage your students with a hands-on, interactive unit for Earth Science? This rock cycle unit includes everything you need to nurture and excitement for Earth Science and covers all your standards related to the cycle of rocks and rock formation.

You’ll love this 5-day unit because it is packed full of the resources you need for investigating the rock cycle. You’ll find detailed lesson plans, web-based investigations, a rock cycle simulation,  a reading passage about the rock cylce, an interactive science notebook page, and a rock cycle game.

If you’re teaching in an inquiry-based classroom, you’ll be pleased to find this unit is structured to follow the inquiry cycle-tuning in, finding out, sorting out, going further, and drawing conclusions.

A peek inside the Rock Cylce unit

• video or reading response
• crayon rock simulation
• web-based interactive lesson
• rock cycle reading passage 
• rock cycle interactive science notebook page
• ride the rock cycle game

Your students will love this hands-on classifying rock cycle unit from the rock cycle simulation to the web investigation. They’ll also be eager to show off their learning with the culminating rock cylcle game.

You’ll love how easy it is to plan and prep! Make a few copies gather a few supplies, and your rock cycle unit planning is done!

Extend your rocks and minerals with one of these complimentary units: 

Distinguishing Between Rocks and Minerals Earth Science Unit

Identifying Minerals Earth Science Unit

Types of Rocks Earth Science Unit

Weathering Erosion and Deposition Earth Science Unit

Rocks and Minerals Cooperative Review Activities and Test

Or save time and money with the whole bundle:

Rocks and Minerals - Earth Science Bundle - Rocks and Minerals Labs & Activities

___________________________________

Other Science Resources:

Thermal Energy and Heat Interactive Science Labs

Electricity Interactive Science Labs for Electrical Energy

Life Science Food Chain Sequence Game

___________________________________

Copyright © Curious Classroom Adventures.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind, so please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

These mini-labs are great to introducing students to NGSS and SEPs! Perfect for that first or second week of school!

This assignment is a great intro and refresher into middle school science. It includes a wide range of activities that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for introducing students to NGSS based science.

Includes:

• Instructions and tips for each activity
• Instructions and example of what to put on each Nearpod Activity Slide
• 8 interactive, engaging activities that require
• Link to student worksheet

I used it for grades 6-8. It was perfect for our 6th graders because some of them had never had a designated science course before. It was perfect for our 8th graders, because it really made them think what science really is all about. Each SEP takes about 20-30 minutes! It encourage students to work together and is great for setting those group work expectations early in the year.

Activity summaries:

1. Group/class discussions on what science actually is
2. A simple experiment students can do with very little set up
3. Developing your own model
4. Creating a CER using a funny commercial
5. Graphing data that the students collected
6. Solving riddles using math
7. Engaging in an argument where there may or may not be a correct stance
8. Nice chill activity at the end to show what the students learned

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.

Are you looking to engage your students with a hands-on, interactive unit for  Earth Science? This identifying minerals unit includes everything you need to nurture and excitement for Earth Science and covers all your standards related to identifying minerals. 

You’ll love this 5-day unit because it is packed full of the resources you need for teaching students to identify minerals. You’ll find detailed lesson plans, interactive lab instructions, a student lab report, a reading passage about rocks and minerals, an interactive science notebook page, and games with minerals.

If you’re teaching in an inquiry-based classroom, you’ll be pleased to find this unit is structured to follow the inquiry cycle-tuning in, finding out, sorting out, going further, and drawing conclusions.

A Peek Inside the Identifying Minerals earth science unit:

• describing minerals and properties
• scratch test lab
• guess my rule
• gemstone bar graph
• all about minerals reading passage
• all about minerals interactive science notebook page
• make mineral trading cards

Your students will love this hands-on identifying minerals unit from the identification lab to the graphing. They’ll also be eager to show off their learning with the culminating mineral trading card activity.

You’ll love how easy it is to plan and prep! Make a few copies gather a few supplies, and your identifying minerals unit planning is done!

Extend your rocks and minerals with one of these complimentary units: 

Distinguishing Between Rocks and Minerals Earth Science Unit

Types of Rocks Earth Science Unit

Rock Cycle Earth Science Unit

Weathering Erosion and Deposition Earth Science Unit

Rocks and Minerals Cooperative Review Activities and Test

Or save time and money with the whole bundle:

Rocks and Minerals - Earth Science Bundle - Rocks and Minerals Labs & Activities

___________________________________

Other Science Resources:

Thermal Energy and Heat Interactive Science Labs

Electricity Interactive Science Labs for Electrical Energy

Life Science Food Chain Sequence Game

___________________________________

Copyright © Curious Classroom Adventures.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Sharing is kind, so please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.