Viewing the stomata under the microscope is an incredibly simple, truly awe-inspiring lab to do with your middle school science students. Easy setup and everyday items make this lab a must do for any life science class!
Interactive lapbooks are one of my favorite activities to do during my science block! They are a great supplement to your thematic units, and your students will have a blast putting them together all while learning! My interactive plant lapbook is by far a favorite during our spring units! Entire Unit in One Place After
Spring has sprung and so have all the plants and flowers! This is a great time to teach your students about the life cycle of a flower. I have created some life cycle activities that will keep your students engaged. Also, why stop at the life cycle of a flower, when you can do all …
Weather is warming up here in New England, and our gardening is too! Since we're doing so much with seeds and planting, I decided to
In the Spring time, it is the perfect time to introduce the life cycle of plants to your students. They are seeing new growth all around them.
Next time you need hands-on plant activities, check out this post where I walk you through a variety of activities for teaching the needs of plants, the parts of plants and their functions, photosynthesis, a plant's life cycle, pollination, plant cells, chlorophyll, plant adaptations, and so much more! Click through to learn more!
Grow a love of reading while learning through play! These hands-on garden literacy activities teach the alphabet, intial sounds, rhyming words, and more!
This colorful and useful Soda Bottle Watering Can is one of my favorite spring activities for kids. We made them using recycled soda bottles. We have recycled bottles in the past when we made Calming Bottles and a Crushed Cereal Rainbow Bottle. You will love how these watering cans turned out and how easy they are to make with some adult help. You will need: 1 liter plastic bottle Paper plate Acrylic paint Paintbrush Nail Pliers Clean out a one liter soda or water bottle and let dry. This would work with a smaller bottle as well. If you tried
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 3 - PLANTS Unit 3 in my primary science series is here! We are diving in and learning about plants - their lifecycle, how they make food, the parts of a plant, why animals and humans need plants, plus so much more. I am also sharing a FREE lesson with you right here
One of the most rewarding STEM activities is when students can take a design and bring it to life in a real-world setting! Designing a school garden is the epitome of the STEM design experience that will leave a lasting impact and provide learning opportunities for years to come. We just completed t
Students will help... ... IF they know what to do! All science teachers know the struggles we face when we take the students to the lab. There are many! But the one I want to address here is lab cleanup. We have precious few minutes between one class leaving the lab and the next class entering the lab. It is imperative that our students in one class leave a clean and orderly lab station for the students in the next class. Click image to view in my TpT store. My personal experience is that students do not “see” the mess they leave behind. My students, for the most part, are good citizens, and they will try to carry out my instructions. As the class nears the end of the period, they hear me say, “We are almost out of time…. Start cleaning up your lab area.” But if I am not more specific in my directions, this lab class will not end well. In the frenzy of the last few minutes before the bell, my students make an honest attempt at cleaning their lab station, but their idea of clean, and my idea of clean are not the same! I want all of the paper towels in the garbage. I want the lab station clean and dry. I want the supplies to be in a certain order. Etc!! What I have discovered in my many years of teaching is that students need very specific instructions. When I tell my class that “it is time to clean up”, the instruction is too vague. The student wonders, “What does she want me to do?” They look at their lab station and they think it looks fine. This is the nature of the teen age brain. They have the wonderful ability to see only what they want to see! My solution is The Student Cleanup Checklist. I have made a set of task cards that have a specific instruction on each. For each lab, I select the cards that are applicable for the particular lab. The cards go on a ring, and a set of cleanup instructions is left at every lab station. As the class period ends, I have trained my students to flip through the cards on the ring, and carry out all instructions. This has been a lifesaver for me. These are still kids, and they are still going to miss a piece of paper on the floor, but with my specific instruction cards, life around my lab is much improved. The students do a much better job cleaning their area, and I have less stress as the next class is entering the room. A few tips: Make sure that you laminate the instruction cards. The lab is a wet place, and the cards will not last long if they are not laminated. Once laminated, the cards will last for years. Punch a hole in the corner of each card and place the cards on a ring. I purchase packages of rings at my local Office Depot. Select cards that are appropriate for the lab of the day, then place the cards at each lab station. You can also post the appropriate cleanup cards on the board or other prominent spot in the lab. Always post them in the same spot so that students will learn the procedure. I hope the Student Cleanup Checklist will help improve your life in the lab. Have fun teaching!
Science getting to know you activity, first week activity. Two page foldable handout that students work on to share a little about themselves. I encourage them to color the lab coat, and I ask every one to pick 3 things to share with the class the day after we make them. PDF, google slide, and instr...
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 3 - PLANTS Unit 3 in my primary science series is here! We are diving in and learning about plants - their lifecycle, how they make food, the parts of a plant, why animals and humans need plants, plus so much more. I am also sharing a FREE lesson with you right here
I created this garden journal for my kids with some new content and activities to supplement their garden experience throughout the summer.
Mad scientist parties are gaining in popularity, and why not, when this fun theme has so many different decor and activity options to explore? If your
Dig into these hands-on, real-life Garden Seeds STEAM activities & lessons about soil pH, seed germination, Mendel genetics & Punnett Squares through Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Arts (Fine, Applied, and Practical) Lessons and Activities for a Family Style Unit study; perfect for all ages and grades, PreK to High School
Set up an easy seed jar science experiment to watch check out how plants grow with your kids! A seed jar science activity is an amazing spring STEM project to try indoors this season. Learn about seed science, plant science, and simple science experiments with an easy to spring science activity all kids will love!
Need a Fun and Easy Science Experiment for kids? Elephant Toothpaste is perfect for your little Mad Scientist!
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . Creating a new unit plan, designing a differentiated lesson, or creating a virtual field trip for students--all of these tasks require time and effort on the part of the teacher. Looking for the right resources, exploring digital content, an
Try these three game-based learning activities for teaching Lab Safety this school year.
Whether you're looking for something educational or just fun plant activities, these botany and gardening projects will get your kids excited about plants.
Prior to teaching cell transport in my Biology class, I like to take a deep dive into the cell membrane, its function, structure, and behavior. I truly feel that an extra few days to establish a strong understanding of the cell membrane helps my students better understand cellular transport. Today on the blog, I am ... Read more
Try these three game-based learning activities for teaching Lab Safety this school year.
This Homer-o-stasis lab is the best lab for teaching homeostasis to your Biology students. Check it out on my latest blog post!
We found a Science experiment activity that kids will really enjoy. This Dancing Worms Activity will integrate both Science and hands-on activities!
Learn to identify common science lab equipment with this Tarsia puzzle / spatial puzzle activity. An excellent hands-on, active learning activity for science students and one that is especially helpful for English language learners. Large triangle puzzle pieces provide students with three reference points for matching. Completed puzzle measures 70cm x 50cm (28" x 20") across making it a great collaborative learning activity! Plus, all tarsia puzzles contain an inspirational and thought provoking hidden message which students may use to check their work! To differentiate, combine this Tarsia puzzle with its corresponding one-to-one matching Worksheet (also linked below). Lab Equipment Identification #1 contains the following: beaker, chemical gloves, chemical splash goggles, cork stoppers, dropper bottle, dropping pipette, electronic balance, Erlenmeyer flask, eye wash station, face shield, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, forceps, graduated cylinder, lab apron, lab coat, lab notebook, magnifying lens, Petri dish, rubber stoppers, spring scale, test tube, test tube brush, test tube holder, test tube rack, thermometer, triple beam balance, & vial. Included in this resource: 1 page teacher notes/instructions. 1 page student self-check with a mystery quote. 1 page student self-check with an image of the overall puzzle shape. 1 page teacher answer key. 8 pages Tarsia Puzzle (24 total puzzle pieces). One pre-made digital Easel activity. One auto-grading Easel assessment (students may self-check their work using this tool). Designed to accompany: Identification - Worksheet - Lab Equipment #1 Identification - Tarsia Puzzle - Lab Equipment #1 Structure, Function, Form, & Technique - Card Sort - Lab Equipment#1 Structure, Function, Form, & Technique - Tarsia Puzzle - Lab Equipment#1 ⭐ Click here to follow my store & receive the latest updates. Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable. Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present. All Rights Reserved by Author. By using this Resource you agree to the Terms as outlined in the Terms of Service. This Resource is for limited Personal Use only; not to be used, in part or in whole, for commercial purposes. Each Individual License is for use by one specific educator only. Additional licenses must be purchased for each additional educator. Except as permitted in Section 3 to deliver Resources electronically to Permitted Recipients, you may not post or otherwise make the Resource available on any website, application, shared drive or other sites or services.
Creating a science lab for kids is easy. Use materials you have at home or buy a kit to have supplies dedicated to science fun.
Are you looking for a super fun way add a bug and insect theme to your dramatic play area? Find ideas to create an entomology lab dramatic play area setup. Your kids will love playing and learning in
Every year when planning my youngest son's birthday party, I try to do something different. Something that doesn't include puppies or dogs....
Try these three game-based learning activities for teaching Lab Safety this school year.
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 3 - PLANTS Unit 3 in my primary science series is here! We are diving in and learning about plants - their lifecycle, how they make food, the parts of a plant, why animals and humans need plants, plus so much more. I am also sharing a FREE lesson with you right here
I love doing plant experiments and sprouting seeds with young children in the spring. Not only do they get excited to see how plants grow but planting seeds also teaches them patience and how to wait for gratification which is very important in this fast-paced, instant gratification world in which we now live. In this […]
Kids will love these garden science and math activities as they track plant growth and are inspired to start a garden this year! Plus great books for preschool and elementary kids about gardening.
Gardening can provide people with mental and physical benefits. This activity gets people in nature and moving around.
Looking for fun and educational plant activities for preschoolers? Explore hands-on experiments like measuring green beans, planting seeds, and observing sprouts. Start exploring today!
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In this engaging lab, students will classify objects as living, nonliving, dormant or dead. This is a great activity to do before teaching characteristics of life, and have students come up with a list on their own. You do not have to spend money on this lab- you can find items around the house or your classroom for students to classify! (Items could include: beans, rocks, yeast, cork, meal worms, etc.) Included in your purchase: 1. Student lab worksheet and teacher directions (non-editable pdf) 2. Complementary powerpoint presentation 3. New! Digital Google Forms version using pictures instead of in-person objects You might also be interested in: Characteristics of Life Poster Characteristics of Life Task Cards Dead or Alive Close Reading Article Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purchases! Want free tips and resources sent to your inbox once a week? Subscribe to my newsletter! You can also... ♻️ Check out my blog ♻️ Follow me on facebook ♻️ Follow me on instagram ♻️ Follow me on pinterest
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Explore the wonders of life with engaging life science activities for preschoolers! Discover fun experiments on plants, animals, and more. Dive into the world of life science now
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 3 - PLANTS Unit 3 in my primary science series is here! We are diving in and learning about plants - their lifecycle, how they make food, the parts of a plant, why animals and humans need plants, plus so much more. I am also sharing a FREE lesson with you right here
