9th Grade Science Laboratory

This lab introduces students to chromatography and provides hands-on practice using the scientific method. With three thought-provoking questions, students will engage in discussions about mixtures and learn how to identify unknown substances. All the materials needed for the lab can easily be found in the home.

This lab is perfect for distance learning, homeschooling, or in-classroom use. It provides a fun and engaging way for students to learn about chromatography and the scientific method. The lab can also be easily expanded by using alternate materials for even more learning opportunities.

Help your students explore the exciting world of science with this easy-to-use chromatography lab!

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If this sparked your interest, check out the other labs available!

Bubbles Science Lab - Practicing the Scientific Method!

Modelling Isotopes Science Lab - Exploring Atomic Mass and the Periodic Table

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If you enjoyed this resource, I would LOVE a review and you will earn TeachShare credit for your feedback.

Engage your students with this hands-on Speed, Distance, and Time Lab! Perfect for math or science classes, this activity includes:

• Interactive Exploration: Students measure their own speed and graph the results.
• Bonus Extension: Includes an optional activity for climbing stairs to extend learning.
• Editable Format: Fully customizable Google Doc to fit your classroom needs.

This versatile lab makes learning speed, distance, and time engaging and practical for students while reinforcing graphing skills!

Unlock the mysteries of ocean currents with a unique and engaging classroom lesson that brings science to life! This lesson uses adorable rubber ducks to illustrate how ocean currents function and impact the planet. Great for visual and kinesthetic learners.

Looking for a inquiry based investigation ready to go lesson for teaching ocean currents? This activity includes...

• Google slides to go through with students.
• Student handout link
• Tips in the Speaker notes on the Slides
• Exit ticket to assess learning
• Rubber ducks!

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement. 

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

Very fun and interactive activity for students learning about ocean currents and density.

Are you searching for a great hands-on lab that teaches kids how to carefully follow experimental procedures and minimize human error? This student centered, safe and engaging activity shows visually (and colorfully!) if students have accurate results.

Reinforce important NGSS, MYP and other International Science and Engineering Standards- with this hands on, skill building, problem solving, cooperative learning, science procedures experiment. *Materials Needed: test tubes, test tube racks, colored water, graduated cylinders.

The Rainbow Lab improves student engagement and gets your middle school students involved in scientific skills and practices.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable lab worksheet.

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS Science Skills.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

What Topics and Covered with this Project?

★ Following detailed lab procedures.

★ Gathering experimental data.

★ Minimize human error.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This hands-on cooperative learning experiment can be used with multiple age groups and requires 3-5 class periods to complete.

★ Materials Needed: small beakers, test tubes, test tube racks, graduated cylinders, food coloring.

★ Use this as a scaffolded science inquiry investigation or as an introduction to science process skills and CER.

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. Writing and following written step-by-step procedures is the the basis for any good science experiment. 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.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Amanda Dean- My students LOVED this activity. It was a great first lab of the school year.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 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!

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

*Marshmallow Catapults

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

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

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*EZ Engineering Bundle

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One "mini" lab that will help students observe and make connections that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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.

Materials Needed

• 1-1.5 m length of string
• Pencil with an eraser
• Meter stick
• Level
• Pendulum Bob (I have substituted a fishing weight or mass with a hook when I did not have these available in my lab)
• Nail or hook above whiteboard (A 3M hook is great for this, no tools needed to install and does not hurt the walls!
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard (I have also used large sheets of paper on the wall for multiple stations)

For Middle School this supports or extends NGSS: MS PS3-5

For High School this supports MS PS2-2

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

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

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

This Bundle includes the Following resources!

1. Bubbles Science Lab - Practicing the Scientific Method!

A helpful introduction to lab work at any level! Students will practice the scientific method by altering the dependent variable in a bubble mixture.

2. Separating Mixtures using Paper Chromatography Science Lab

An easy access lab to introduce students to chromatography and get practice using the scientific method.

3. Modelling Isotopes Science Lab - Exploring Atomic Mass and the Periodic Table

Students in this lab will utilize a variety of scientific method skills. They will collect data, create their own data collection tables, perform calculations, and use inferring skills.

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If you enjoyed this bundle, I would LOVE a review and you will earn TeachShare credit for your feedback.

Looking for a ready to go made lesson for ocean density and salinity? This activity include:

• slides presentation to present to students.
• lab/demonstration directions for students and teachers
• handout for student lab worksheet

Great for homeschool or school setting! Videos are included!

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.4 - Conduct an investigation to demonstrate the way that heat (thermal energy) moves among objects through radiation, conduction, or convection.
• 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement.
• 6.ESS2.3 - Construct an explanation for how atmospheric flow, geographic features, and ocean currents affect the climate of a region through heat transfer.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

Teaching speed and velocity can be dull..... but it doesn't have to be! Spark student curiosity and engage student minds with this STEM "Superworm Speed and Velocity Lab". This product includes everything you need for a fun hands-on lab- simply add beetle larvae!

What's Included in this fun hands-on lab assignment?

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

★ Student lab images and suggestions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

Topics Covered:

★ Science Process Skills

★ Independent Variable Manipulation

★ Speed and Velocity Calculations

★ Biology of Superworms

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining way to learn about the Earth and its layers? With this editable and printable lab (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS Physical Science concepts.

The Kicker:

This activity forces students to think critically about how variables can affect the movement of invertebrates. Your students will practice physics calculations in a creative and interesting way.

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 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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Engage your students with this lab experience designed to investigate mass, weight and calculating W=mg. This resource is a great way to practice the skills of measuring mass and weight, noting the difference in the measurements, calculating W=mg and connecting the relationship between mass and weight. 

This resource covers

• Making Predictions About Outcomes
• Using Measuring Tools - Triple Beam Balance/Scale and Spring Scale
• Measuring Mass
• Measuring Weight
• Calculating W=mg
• Comparing Calculated vs. Measured Values

Not every student needs the same support! This resource comes with 2 different student recording sheets. One to help learners that need more support and another for more independent students.

Includes:

• Teacher Guide
• 2 Versions of the Student Procedures and Answer Sheet
• Answer Keys
• BONUS Extension Activity: Acceleration Due to Gravity On Other Planets Research

Materials Needed:

• Triple Beam Balance or Digital Scale
• Spring Scale
• Several small objects of different masses
• Calculator

Students in this lab will utilize a variety of scientific method skills. They will collect data, create their own data collection tables, perform calculations, and use inferring skills.

Students will have four separate questions that develop their scientific thinking skills.

This lab has easily accessible materials and can be altered to a variety of "atomic mass" units, such as candy or trail mix. This is great to do at home, distance learning, or in the classroom.

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If this sparked your interest, check out the other labs available!

Bubbles Science Lab - Practicing the Scientific Method!

Separating Mixtures using Paper Chromatography Science Lab

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If you enjoyed this resource, I would LOVE a review and you will earn TeachShare credit for your feedback.

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.

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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:

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Discover the secrets to prolonging the lifespan of cut flowers in this engaging biology lab. Students will design and execute their unique experiments to explore methods for maintaining the freshness and beauty of floral arrangements. Enhance your understanding of plant physiology while cultivating creativity in this hands-on learning experience.

Experimental Design

• Encourage students to think critically and design their unique experiments.
• Provide guidelines for selecting variables, controls, and measurement methods.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Explain the importance of accurate data collection and proper record-keeping.
• Suggest methods for quantifying floral freshness, such as visual assessment, petal discoloration, and stem length measurement.

Discussion and Conclusion

• Encourage students to analyze and interpret their data.
• Guide them in drawing conclusions based on their experimental findings.
• Foster critical thinking skills by prompting students to propose further research questions and improvements to their experimental designs.

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!

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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

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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.

A helpful introduction to lab work at any level! Students will practice the scientific method by altering the dependent variable in a bubble mixture. They have three questions that discuss observations and help them form a general conclusion.

These materials are easily accessible and can be found within the home. A great lab for distance learning or in class learning!

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If this sparked your interest, check out the other labs available!

Separating Mixtures using Paper Chromatography Science Lab

Modelling Isotopes Science Lab - Exploring Atomic Mass and the Periodic Table

___________________________________________________________________

If you enjoyed this resource, I would LOVE a review and you will earn TeachShare credit for your feedback.

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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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 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!

✓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.

Valentine's Day 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 Hearts and Cleaning Powder!

I do this lab the week of Valentine's day. 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 hearts or give them to their crush ❣️. 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 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?

★ 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 Valentine's Heart 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 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

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Are you looking for a fun & easy hands-on lab to introduce or reinforce scientific process and proper lab safety skills? This experiment 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 Candy Osmosis Lab is great for a Sub Plan as well!

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 (gummy candies, various liquids).

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

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry and Osmosis

★ 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 gather and transform scientific data. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Gummy Candy 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 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

❣️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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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.

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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!

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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.

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.