9th Grade Chemistry Activities

ELECTRICITY FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and Physics of Electricity concepts? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add batteries!

I do this lab when I teach electricity and magnetism. The kids feel like real scientists as they complete a simple series circuit and then test common materials to determine if they are conductors or insulators of electricity! 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 Cooperative Learning & Science Process 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 electricity lab requires easy-to-access materials (batteries, wires, whiteboard and various objects to test).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to electricity- conductors and insulators.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Science of Electricity

★ Basic Circuitry

★ Conductors and Insulators

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

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 Conductor and Insulator Test Building Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, Middle Years Program and other International Science Standards for Physics & Science Process Skills.

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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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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FALL FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and the chemistry of chromatography? This AWESOME Chemistry and Biology experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add fall foliage!

I do this lab in fall as the leaves begin to change color. The kids feel like real scientists and answer a question they have always wondered about! 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 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 lab that requires easy-to-access materials (alcohol, leaves, filter paper).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry, chromatography or plant science.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chromatography

★ Following detailed experimental procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data & Analyzing Results

★ Biology, Botany, Chemistry

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 Fall Leaf Chromatography Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

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

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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This resource is flexible and covers all the pertinent goals in the rubric. It is easily modified and can be tailored to specific projects and assignments.

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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

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

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Halloween FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, chemistry and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the "Halloween Flying antacid POPPING Ghost STEM Lab". This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add Antacid Tabs and Film Canisters!

I do this lab the week of Halloween. The kiddos feel like real chemists as they choose variables to test and conduct scientific investigations. Students gather data and determine how the changes they made affected their results! In this activity, 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 safe 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 lab that requires easy-to-access materials (foaming antacid tabs. water, film canisters).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry and reactions.

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Chemical Changes in Matter

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Analyzing and Interpreting Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun chemistry lab. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Halloween Flying Antacid Tabs Ghost Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

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

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

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

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Fun coloring pages to print at home ! Take a look at our huge range of designs, from beautiful flower mandala patterns to chemical Quotes , holiday-themed designs, intricate geometric mandalas, and many more! We invite you to create something beautiful and restore your inner calm with one of our printable mandalas.

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A fun & UNIQUE Periodic Table of Elements project is at your fingertips! Engage your chemistry students and get their creative juices flowing with this STEM Element Research and Shrinking Ornament project. In this activity, students research periodic table elements and make fun ornament designs. This resource includes everything you need to complete this creative, fun and informative chemistry activity.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project guidelines.

★ Exemplar Student Work

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

★ FREE student science project planning sheet

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

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

★ Complete these Shrinking Ornament during your chemistry unit as a fun, creative and individualized end of the unit project or as a research based introduction to the elements of the periodic table.

★ Link to materials on Amazon included!

★ Put the creations up around your room or school to show off your student's amazing work.

Topics Addressed

★ Atoms & Elements

★ Element Properties

★ Periodic Table

With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important chemistry topics and practice essential science research skills.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Chemistry Standards.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. 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

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

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HALLOWEEN FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on chemistry experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the Halloween Hands On Spider Web Chromatography Lab! This AWESOME activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add washable markers and coffee filters!

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 a simple chromatography lab and then turn the results into a beautiful tie dyed spider webs! 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 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 lab that requires easy-to-access materials (markers, coffee filters or filter paper).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry and chromatography.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Mixtures

★ Physical Means of Separating Mixtures

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant 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 Halloween Tie Dye Spider Web Chromatography Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation and 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 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:

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Are you looking for a creative project to spice up your chemistry unit? Unlock the interesting world of the Classification of Matter with this interactive and visual one-pager project. While creating these posters, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern matter and our universe. The Classification of Matter One Pager Activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this activity is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars, 18 free one pager templates and a simple rubric.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This one pager project is designed to help students understand important key concepts of matter and chemistry. As a assessment or introduction to chemistry, students will visually and verbally demonstrate their knowledge of the classification of matter.

This project fits well with NGSS & MYP Chemistry standards and it makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Classification of Matter One Pager Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Atomic Structure

★ Classification of Matter

★ Elements and Compounds

★ Homogeneous and Heterogenous Mixtures

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation and MYP science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a unit on chemistry, matter, and the classification of matter. It can also be used as a stand alone activity to test student understanding.

The one-pager poster project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating their poster. With prompts and questions to help students brainstorm ideas, gather information, and organize their thoughts, this project is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different grade levels and learning styles.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. 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

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Halloween is the perfect time for this engaging hands-on lab (but, Zombies are cool anytime!). Reinforce the scientific process and proper lab safety skills with this simple and fun experiment. The Gummy ZOMBIE Bear Osmosis Lab includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add gummy candies!

Food Labs are the BEST! This experiment reinforces important NGSS SEPs. Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

The Gummy ZOMBIE Bear Osmosis Lab is great for a Sub Plan as well!

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS 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 lab that requires easy-to-access materials (gummy candies, various liquids).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry and osmosis.

Topics Addressed:

★ Lab Proceeders and Safety

★ Collecting Relevant Data

★ Diffusion and Osmosis

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to create & follow directions and minimize human error. Students then work to transform data into a bar graph. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Rainbow Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation 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 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!

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A fun Winter Holiday Chemistry of Elements project is at your fingertips! Engage your students and get their creative juices flowing with this STEM Element Research and Shrinking Ornament project. In this activity, students research periodic table elements and make fun shrinking ornaments for your "CHEM-is-TREE!" This resource includes everything you need to complete this creative, fun and informative holiday chemistry activity.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project guidelines.

★ Exemplar Student Work

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

★ FREE student science project planning sheet

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

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

★ Complete these ornaments during your chemistry unit as a fun, creative and individualized end of the unit project or as a research based introduction to the elements of the periodic table.

★ Link to materials on Amazon included!

★ Put the creations up around your room or on your "Chem-Is-Tree" to show off your student's amazing work.

Topics Addressed

★ Atoms & Elements

★ Element Properties

★ Periodic Table

With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important chemistry topics and practice essential science research skills.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science and MPY Chemistry Standards.

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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. 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!

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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.

This is a GREAT way to introduce your students to the chemistry of matter! This STEM Project sparks your student's curiosity and builds on their creativity skills. Everything you need to make interesting, scientifically based and artistic poetry is included. With the Atoms & Matter Blackout Poem Activity, your students design artistic poetry you can put up in your classroom to bolster your student's self esteem. Make your classroom more interactive and project based!

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project directions and worksheet.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Exemplar student work.

★ Multiple options for product creation.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative introduction to chemistry.

Topics Covered

★ Introduction to Atoms, Atomic Structure and the Properties of Matter

★ Discerning main ideas and locating important vocabulary

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable project , student engagement increases as they learn about the foundations of matter in our universe.

Exemplars are included to give your kids a place to start and to get their creative juices flowing. This project can be used for distance learning or in person. It can be easily assigned digitally or on paper. 

This assignment is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, as well as MYP and other International science standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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....

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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

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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WINTER FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, chemistry and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add Snowflakes and Laundry Powder!

I do this lab a week before Winter Break begins. The kiddos feel like real chemists as they make supersaturated solutions that leave behind beautiful crystalline creations. The students get to take home their own hand-made ornaments. 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 Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used multiple age groups and requires 2 class periods (90 minutes) to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy to access materials and a few pieces of basic lab equipment. The lab equipment can be swapped out for kitchen equipment as well.

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

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Chemistry of Solutions

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun chemistry lab. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Winter Ornament Crystal Growing Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation 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 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

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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ELECTRICITY FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on circuit building experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and Physics of Electricity concepts? This AWESOME activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add batteries and holiday lights!

I do this lab when I teach electricity and magnetism. The kids feel like real scientists as they test circuit predictions and then build simple multi-component series and parallel circuits. 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 Science Process 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 electricity lab requires easy-to-access materials (batteries, wires, holiday lights, whiteboard and tape).

★ Use this as a scaffolded inquiry investigation or as an introduction to electricity and circuits.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Science of Electricity

★ Basic Circuitry

★ Following Detailed Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

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 Physics of Electricity and Circuit Building Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, Middle Years Program and other International Science Standards for Physics & Science Process Skills.

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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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!❣️

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FALL COLOR FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add fall foliage!

I do this lab in late fall as the trees begin to drop their beautiful colored leaves. The kiddos feel like real chemists as they make supersaturated solutions that leave behind beautiful crystalline creations. 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 Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used multiple age groups and requires 2 class periods (90 minutes) to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy to access materials and a few pieces of basic lab equipment. The lab equipment can be swapped out for kitchen equipment as well.

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

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

★ Chemistry of Solutions

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun chemistry lab. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Fall Leaf Crystal Growing Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation 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 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!❣️

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VALENTINE'S DAY FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on sweet science experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the Candy Heart Dissolving Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add candy conversation hearts!

I do this edible lab in February for Valentine's Day. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple dissolution lab while snacking on candy hearts. 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 Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

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

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy to access materials and a few pieces of basic lab equipment. The lab equipment can be swapped out for kitchen equipment as well.

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

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Dissolving Solids

★ Solute and Solvent

★ 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 Interactive Valentine's Heart Dissolving 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 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

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Halloween FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, chemistry and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the "Halloween Chemistry Activity Crystal Growing Pumpkin, Bat or Ghost Lab". This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add Pumpkins!

I do this lab the week of Halloween. The kiddos feel like real chemists as they make supersaturated solutions that leave behind beautiful crystalline structures. The students get to take home their own hand-made crystal pumpkins, bats or ghosts. In this activity, 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 safe Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on lab can be used multiple age groups and requires 2 class periods (90 minutes) to complete.

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires easy to access materials and a few pieces of basic lab equipment. The lab equipment can be swapped out for kitchen equipment as well.

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

Topics Covered in this Hands-On Lab?

★ Chemistry of Solutions and Crystalline Structures

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete a fun chemistry lab. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Halloween Chemistry Activity Crystal Growing Pumpkin Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation 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 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!❣️

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Are you searching for a memorable and YUMMY way to teach your students about chemistry, states of matter and phase changes? Spark their curiosity and engage their creative minds (and stomachs!) with this STEM Edible Thermal Energy Activity- Ice Cream in a Baggie! This products includes all the directions you need for your students to make delicious phase change ice cream and learn all about the heat energy and phase change.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Lab Example Photos

★ 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 lab requires easy-to-access edible materials (cream, sugar, ice, salt and baggies).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to the chemistry of solids, liquids and gases- phases of matter.

Topics Covered in this Edible Lab?

★ Following Procedures

★ Thermodynamics

★ Phase Changes- States of Matter

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining way to learn about states of matter? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS, IB- Middle Years Program and other International Chemistry Science standards.

The Kicker:

States of Matter will be a hit with your kids! This activity forces students to think critically about energy and phase changes. It highlights chemistry in a creative and interesting way.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging activity 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.

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Abigail Padilla.- My students loved this! It was easy to use and fun for everyone!

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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

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

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Halloween FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on SPOOKY science experiment to reinforce scientific process skills, the chemistry of reaction rates and proper lab safety practices? Look no further than the Dry Ice and Glow Sticks Reaction Rates Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add dry ice!

I do this edible lab in late October for Halloween. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple observation lab while learning about reaction rates and dry ice. 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 of Science Process Skills and Lab Safety

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

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

★ This is an inquiry lab that requires access dry ice (purchase at certain grocery stores and ice cream shops!), glow sticks and a few pieces of basic lab equipment.

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

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Reaction Rates

★ Dry Ice and Sublimation

★ 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 Interactive Halloween Reaction Rates Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with most state science standards, as well as Next Generation, IB/Middle Years Program and other international standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Michelle W.- I have done this activity in the past, but it was much nicer having these sheets to guide the students. They gained more understanding than in the past. Thank you for a well put together activity.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-Olivia D.- This is the best experiment I have done at the beginning of the year! Students had so much fun with this. Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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:

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WINTER FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add washable markers!

I do this lab in winter, as the temperatures drop and students begin to hope for snowfall. The kids feel like real scientists as they complete a simple chromatography lab and then turn the results into a beautiful tie dyed snowflake! 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 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 lab that requires easy-to-access materials (alcohol, markers, filter paper).

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to chemistry.

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Mixtures

★ Physical Means of Separating Mixtures

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant 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 Winter Tie Dye Snowflake Chromatography Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation 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 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!

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This is a GREAT way to introduce your students to chemistry and states of matter. This STEM Project sparks your student's curiosity and builds on their creativity skills. Everything you need to make interesting, scientifically based and artistic poetry is included. With the States of Matter Blackout Poem Activity, your students design artistic poetry you can put up in your classroom to bolster your student's self esteem. Make your classroom more interactive and project based!

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project directions and worksheet.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Exemplar student work.

★ Multiple options for product creation.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative introduction to chemistry.

Topics Covered

★ Introduction to Chemistry

★ States of Matter and Changes in Matter

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable project , student engagement increases as they learn about the foundations of matter in our universe.

Exemplars are included to give your kids a place to start and to get their creative juices flowing. This project can be used for distance learning or in person. It can be easily assigned digitally or on paper. 

This assignment is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, as well as MYP and other International Science Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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....

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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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Teaching bonding types can be dull. But, it doesn't have to be!

Engage your students' creativity and help them visualize different types of chemical bonds with this STEM Bonding Types Cartoon Comic Activity. This project includes everything you need for students to make funny chemistry comics and reinforces NGSS, MYP and International Chemistry standards.

This project is creative, fun and informative. It also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-3 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of chemical bonding or as a creative introduction to the how molecules are formed in nature.

Topics Covered

★ Basic Chemistry

★ Bonding Types

★ Visual Summarizing of Information

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining introduction or review of chemical bonding? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important chemistry concepts. This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science , MYP and International Science Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. 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

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.