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STEM Bins® STEAM Bins® STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs Early Finishers Boxes
The original STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins® for K-5th Elementary students are ideal hands-on engineering and STEM activities for:Early Finishers / Fast FinishersMorning Work / Morning Tubs / Soft StartsBrain BreaksEnrichment / Gifted and Talented ActivitiesMakerspacesTeam Building ActivitiesCentersWriting ExtensionsFine Motor PracticeIncentives or Fun FridaysCalm Down CornerLibrary Media Centers***TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST-SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT WITH OVER 30,000 5 STAR REVIEWS!***INCLUDES A FULL STEAM V
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math, Writing
Science Interactive Notebook | 3rd 4th + 5th Grade | Back to School Science
See why over 20,000 teachers have purchased this science interactive notebook! The Science Interactive Notebook All in One Bundle is perfect for teachers who are looking to incorporate Interactive Science Notebooks in 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade science.▶ All of your upper elementary science notebook templates are in one place!There are SO many topics: safety and science practices, matter, mixtures, ecosystems, adaptations, life cycles, energy, light, force and motion, human body, earth,
3rd - 6th
Physical Science, Science
All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop! Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper ➤ Digital "All About Me
5th - 8th
Biology, General Science
Also included in: Back to School Science | All About Me Bundle | Fun Bulletin Board
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun! This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Eac
3rd - 6th
Fractions, Science, Statistics
CCSS, NGSS
3.MD.B.4
, 5.NBT.A.3b
, 6.RP.A.3c
+9
STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs, Early Finishers
Save over 50% with this STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities BUNDLE, ideal for hands-on morning work, morning tubs, or soft starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Activities are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to a
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math
Scientific Method Activity Paper Airplane Lab Easy Science Experiment Practice
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This hands on unit includes a paper airplane science experiment lab, worksheets, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experiment. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent v
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island. There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map ski
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
First Day Jeopardy With A TWIST Game Template | Editable Interactive Activity
Add excitement to your classroom using this First Day Jeopardy With A TWIST Game Template! This engaging activity has been used with students from 1st through 12th grade and brings a fun twist to traditional review games, perfect for building community and boosting classroom engagement. Use this fun, engaging game for the first day of class or any time throughout the year as an exciting review game. It is not your usual jeopardy style game-- there's a twist! This zip file includes 3 versions of
1st - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects
Scientific Method Activities, Science Lab Safety, Science Tools, CER | 5th Grade
This Back to School in 5th grade science, start with scientific method activities, science experiments, CER, science tools, lab safety, and more! With the Intro to Science unit, your students will learn important basics like science safety, science tools, measurement, data analysis, and science practices using the scientific method or the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) approach. iLearn Science is better than ever!▶ Added more exploration stations ▶ Updated slides ▶ New differentiated notes b
4th - 6th
General Science, Science
Plant and Animal Cells - Print and Digital Science Activities for Teaching Cells
Looking for easy-to-use resources for teaching plant and animal cells? Or are you just searching for a few activities to supplement your existing cells curriculum? These science activities are just what you need! The perfect addition to your science activities toolkit! Whether you're looking to supplement your existing curriculum or need a complete set of teaching tools, these science activities offer a blend of convenience and quality! Whether you're introducing the topic or diving deeper, th
4th - 6th
Biology, General Science, Science
Animal Pop Art Coloring Pages - Summer & Back To School Art Activity
Fun Pop Art activity for the students to design fun animal artworksThis set includes: ( see preview)- 45 Coloring pages with 3 different designs per animal - animals included: giraffe, elephant, dog, cat, wolf, chicken, turtle, kangaroo, pig, butterfly, rabbit, horse, cow, eagle, salamander - 5 sheets with Pattern Examples - 2 example results ✨Check out my Autumn Animals here: Autumn Animal Pop Art ✨Check out my Jungle Pop Art Animals here: Jungle Animal Pop ArtEarly Finisher Activities, Pop
PreK - 8th
Biology, Visual Arts
Also included in: Back To School Pop Art Bundle - Fun Art Activity Bundle
Solar System Create, Facts, and Fill Ins on a String Interactive Science Fun!
Solar System: On A String Interactive {Create, Facts, and Fill Ins} The entire solar system is included in this pack.Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the solar system in the order in which the planets appear. There are dashed guidelines for cutting and on the back of each planet is a fill ins page. Requires 8.5 by 11 paper total of 14 pages – one set of full color art and one set of black line art for your students to color. The back of each planet asks –
K - 8th
Astronomy, Reading
Ecosystems & Food Webs Science Stations | 4th Grade 5th Grade Activity TEKS NGSS
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Ecosystems and Food Webs Science Stations includes 9 stations all about food webs and ecosystem interactions. Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class! 9 StationsRead It: Read about food webs and abiotic and biotic components of a koala’s ecosystem. Answer questions. Create It: Use a table with information to construct a food web. Watch It: Watch a video and classify
4th - 6th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
5-PS3-1
Editable Jeopardy Template Google Slides & PowerPoint Test Prep Game Keep Scores
This Jeopardy template is different from the others because you can keep team scores! All you have to do is add questions to whatever topic you cover in class. It is also different from most others because the value amount will disappear after it has been clicked, preventing a question from being asked again. This is also the only Jeopardy Template on TPT that has a reset button and the only one that gives both classic jeopardy and a modern looking bright pastel theme! Extremely Major Update
1st - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Science
Candy Labs | Scientific Method + Variables | End of the Year Science Experiments
Whether it's the end of the year or your matter unit, it's an excellent time for Candy Science Labs activities! Focus on the scientific method, variables, tools, and scientific observations with candy. You won't just get a "wow, cool" with these investigations. Students are doing some serious science!Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, measurement, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions.Most students need a lot of practice with scientific prac
3rd - 6th
Science
Human Body Systems Unit Grades 4-7 Body Systems Reading Worksheet Project Lesson
Teach the human body systems with this complete human body unit! Perfect for grades 4 5 6 7, these human body worksheets, skeletal system readings, and digestive system activities make teaching body systems easy and engaging. This Human Body Systems Unit provides everything you need to teach body systems from start to finish, without piecing together lessons or creating materials from scratch. This print and digital unit includes lessons, readings, hands-on labs, graphic organizers, assessments,
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+5
Human Body Systems Project & Lift-the-Flap Model w/ Human Body Reading Passages
Looking for an engaging human body project for kids that covers body systems, organs, and nonfiction reading? This life-size human body model activity is the perfect blend of hands-on science, leveled reading, and informational writing—ideal for grades 2–6 and adaptable for learners from preschool to high school! This is a teacher-favorite unit because it combines fun, learning, and creativity in a way that truly sticks. Students are fascinated by what’s going on inside their bodies—and t
3rd - 6th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Science Bell Ringer Journal for the Entire School Year: Middle & High School
This science bell ringer journal for the entire school year includes 275 science-focused journal prompts and warm-ups for middle and high school students, making it an easy way to establish routines while reinforcing key science concepts. This resource provides teachers with an entire school year of science-themed bell ringer prompts in an organized and focused way. The journal is organized by month with 25 entries per section. Students will strengthen their reading, science, writing, and c
6th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Science
Also included in: Science Bell Ringer Journal Prompts BUNDLE: Back to School Activities
STEM Activities Projects BUNDLE Design Challenges April Easter Earth Day STEM
This collection of fun and engaging STEM design challenges includes so many seasonal STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students every month of the year! We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 60 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Science Stations Bundle | 4th Grade + 5th Grade | Force, Energy, Ecosystems
The Science Stations Units Bundle includes 13 physical, earth, and life science sets for a total of 117 stations. The topics are: ecosystems, natural resources, erosion, adaptations, space, properties of matter, changes to matter, mixtures, energy, weather and water cycle, force, Earth's spheres, and plants. Looking for stations to review, enrich, and expand on your students' learning? Students need additional time to process new information and opportunities to deepen their knowledge. Stations
4th - 6th
Science
Science Emergency Sub Plans BUNDLE | 4th 5th Grade Science Sub Plan Worksheets
This science sub plans bundle is for 4th and 5th grade science. Prep it in advance as an emergency sub plans or use them on the go. Sometimes you just can’t be at school. In your absence, your guest teacher and students can carry on with meaningful learning while building schema! There is plenty to do with these lessons! The National Parks Science Sub Plans Bundle includes 5 easy prep sub plans. Print, copy, and go!This resource includes:Quick Prep InfoLesson Directions and ScriptChallenging t
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Science
Halloween Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall Activities + Halloween Activities
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the Halloween science activities and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables. Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is
4th - 6th
Physical Science
Back to School Activity - Ice Breaker - First Day of School Activity
Looking for something different for back to school? This is the BEST back to school, first day activity, EVER. In this engaging activity, you'll set the stage by reading a dramatic story where students are aboard a chartered jet plane that's flying over the Amazon Rainforest. Trouble strikes, and students will be forced to make decisions about which items THEY believe will help them survive in a dangerous trek through the Amazon. A very different back to school activity - one your students have
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Science
Paper Roller Coasters - Marble Tracks Made From Paper
Learn the principles of motion by building paper roller coasters with your students. Build marble runs using only paper and tape. The Paper Roller Coaster templates have been used in schools in all 50 states and over 30 countries. The download includes templates for building twelve different pieces, an instruction manual with over 90 color photographs, and four lessons designed for grade levels from fourth grade up through high school physics classes. The preview gives directions and template
4th - 12th
Engineering, Physical Science, Physics
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About 6th grade science resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 6th Grade Science Resources give middle school teachers ready-to-use support for topics that often need extra clarity and practice. These resources can align with life science, earth science, physical science, and scientific inquiry. They help students build understanding through hands-on, structured work instead of only listening to notes. For many classrooms, they are a simple way to make science feel active and manageable.
Teachers can find task cards, lab activities, interactive notebooks, lesson plans, vocabulary practice, and assessments for a wide range of science skills. Many sets are built around key concepts such as matter, ecosystems, rocks and minerals, force and motion, and the water cycle. These formats are useful because they let teachers mix direct instruction with practice, review, and extension. Answer keys, recording sheets, and editable pieces also make planning and grading more efficient.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these resources to launch a unit, review before a quiz, or give students a focused small-group activity. A printable lab, foldable, or set of science task cards can be prepped quickly and used the same day. That kind of flexibility matters when the schedule is full and students need clear, engaging practice. With teacher-created materials ready to go, it is easier to keep science instruction organized and on track.
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