Middle School Science Laboratory

Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that demonstrates natural selection? This lab will do just that as it guides students to act as birds in a forest as they prey on skittles to see how the adaptation of camouflage helps a species survive. They will then collect data to see how the organisms with the fittest traits survive. The lab can be completed in one day and the graph and reflection questions will most likely take a second day to complete.

The simulation activity includes warm up questions, step by step instructions, a data table, line graph, and reflection questions. Students also use math skills to calculate population percentages and display them on a line graph.

Materials needed: skittles & green paper or green napkins (optional: polka dot napkins)

An answer key is included.

Your students will:

• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Collect data
• Analyze data
• Draw conclusions
• Use math skills
• Explore real world application of science knowledge

Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that covers watersheds and human impact on water supply? Then check this out! In this lab, students will crumple a piece of paper, use markers to draw various landmarks and landforms on the paper, and then spray water over the paper to simulate rain flowing through a watershed. Students will be able to observe how water travels from areas of higher elevation to lower elevation due to gravity. Additionally, students will learn how humans impact the environment by leaving pollution on Earth's surface, which gets transported into the water supply. This lab also includes detailed step by step instructions and post-lab questions.

An answer key is included.

Materials needed: markers, plain paper, spray bottles, and water.

Your students will:

• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Use observation skills
• Demonstrate understanding
• Analyze data
• Apply key terms and definitions
• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Explore real world problems

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!

Help your students dive deep into the concepts of relative and absolute density with this hands-on relative and absolute density lab and accompanying student booklet. Designed for pairs or small groups, this engaging relative and absolute density activity allows students to measure, calculate, predict, and analyze data as they explore the relationship between mass, volume, and density through real-world examples.

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What’s Included in This Resource:

• Lab Instructions: Step-by-step guidance for conducting the relative and absolute density lab experiment.
• Student Booklet: Printable pages to guide students through the entire lab experiment, including predictions, data recording, diagramming results, and drawing conclusions.
• Supply List: Detailed list of materials needed for the relative and absolute density activity:
  • Triple-Beam Balance, Double-Pan Balance, or Scale
  • Graduated Cylinder
  • Beaker (at least 250 ml)
  • Water, Vegetable Oil, Corn Syrup
  • Plastic Bottle Cap, Screw, Small Piece of Sponge, Grape
  • Crayons or Colored Pencils
  • Student Pages/Booklet (from this resource)

What Students Will Do:

• Measure the mass and volume of various objects using provided lab tools.
• Calculate the absolute density of the objects based on their mass and volume measurements.
• Make predictions about how objects will behave in different liquid densities (e.g., sinking or floating).
• Complete a hands-on relative and absolute density lab experiment to test their predictions.
• Record and diagram lab data in their student booklets, and draw conclusions based on their results.

How to Use This Resource:

• Interactive Lab: Use this resource as a full-class lab experiment, where students work in pairs or small groups to investigate the concept of density.
• Hands-On Practice: Integrate this relative and absolute density activity into your lesson plans as a practical way for students to apply their knowledge of matter and density.
• Interactive Notebooks: Use the included student pages to create a booklet perfect for interactive notebooks, making it easy for students to organize their data and notes.
• Matter Review: This resource also works well as a lab experiment for reviewing density concepts before an assessment.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Hands-On Learning: This relative and absolute density activity provides students with a meaningful, hands-on experience to explore abstract concepts like mass, volume, and density.
• Engaging and Interactive: The relative and absolute density lab encourages students to make predictions, test hypotheses, and analyze results—critical skills for developing scientific thinking.
• Student-Centered: The student booklet allows for organized note-taking, data recording, and reflections, ensuring students stay engaged throughout the lab experiment.
• No Prep for Teachers: This relative and absolute density lab comes ready to go with clear instructions and student pages, making it easy to implement in your classroom without extra preparation.

Equip your students with the tools they need to understand relative and absolute density in an engaging, interactive way. Add this relative and absolute density lab and student booklet to your science toolkit today!

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➡️ You may also like our other Matter Resources

• Physical and Chemical Changes PowerPoint and Differentiated Notes - Matter
• Physical & Chemical Changes Task Cards - Matter Activity - States of Matter
• Physical and Chemical Changes Sort - Matter Card Sort Activity

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

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

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

A peek inside the weathering, erosion, and deposition unit:

• weathering chalk lab
• freezing clay
• wave and wind erosion boxes
• acid rain lab
• Weathering, erosion, depostion reading passage 
• Weathering, erosion, depostion interactive science notebook page
• sorting puzzles and tree map

Your students will love this hands-on weathering, erosion, and deposition unit from the weathering lab to the acid rain simulation. They’ll also be eager to show off their learning with the culminating sorting puzzles activity.

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

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

Distinguishing Between Rocks and Minerals Earth Science Unit

Identifying Minerals Earth Science Unit

Types of Rocks Earth Science Unit

Rock Cycle Earth Science Unit

Rocks and Minerals Cooperative Review Activities and Test

Or save time and money with the whole bundle:

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

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Looking to engage your students in an exciting hands-on science experiment? Dive into the fascinating world of earth science with our Stream Table Lab resource.

Watch as your students become geologists in action, simulating natural phenomena right in the classroom!

What you'll get:

• Detailed instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment
• Materials list for easy preparation
• Discussion questions to deepen understanding

Empower your students to think like scientists as they observe, analyze, and draw conclusions from their observations. Spark curiosity and inspire learning with this engaging Stream Table Lab!

Students will use a chair, a board and car with interchangeable wheels (like a LEGO or K-Nex car) to examine the affects of the inclined plane. Students will run experiments, collect data, and do mathematical calculations including mechanical advantage to complete the activity.

The Packet includes:

Materials List

Procedures Instructions

Data Collection Table

Debrief Sheet

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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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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

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

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

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

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

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

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

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Energy and Energy Transformations

★ Forces, Speed and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

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

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

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

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

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

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

★_________________________________★

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

*Marshmallow Catapults

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

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

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

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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

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

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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

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

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

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

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

What's Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Google Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS and MYP Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Resource?

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

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

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

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

★ Forces and Motion

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relevant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

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

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

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

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

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

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

★_________________________________★

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

*Marshmallow Catapults

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

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

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

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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

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

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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

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

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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.

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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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HOLIDAY 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 Holiday Candy Cane Dissolving Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add candy canes!

I do this lab in winter, as the weather changes and students begin to look forward to winter break. Your students will feel like real scientists as they complete a simple dissolution lab while snacking on candy canes. 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 Holiday Candy Cane Dissolving Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, IB/Middle Years Program NS other international 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.

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 Candy Corn Dissolving Lab! This AWESOME STEM Activity includes all you need to hook your students on science- simply add candy corn!

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 dissolution lab while snacking on candy corn. 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 Halloween Candy Corn Dissolving Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation, IB/Middle Years Program and other international Science Standards for Chemistry and 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!

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.