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Students compare and contrast soil samples to make inferences about which soil would be best for growing plants. Materials list, advanced preparation instructions, safety notes, lab hints and tips, rubric, worksheets, and answer key are provided.

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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Soil Samples

In this lab, students evaluate a soil sample in order to determine its suitability for planting.

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Soil Searching

Students collect and handle samples of clay, silt, and sand soil.

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Currents and Waves

Students make a model of a current and waves, and observe how waves affect the movement of currents.

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Investigate Activity: Making a Model Tornado

Students use a plastic bottle with a cap, salt, dishwashing detergent, glitter, and food coloring to create a model torn...

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Investigate Activity: Investigating Clouds and Weather

Students use cotton balls, glue, and paper to make models of clouds over a ten-day period, and interpret the results.

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Investigate Activity: Making a Thermometer

Students make a model thermometer and observe changes in the thermometer when placed in warm and cold water.

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