S.5.1
The student asks questions, identifies problems, and plans and safely conducts classroom, laboratory, and field investigations to answer questions, explain phenomena, or design solutions using appropriate tools and models.
The student is expected to:
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Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets
Identify components of science investigations with our Identifying Variables and Constants Worksheets.
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Making Scientific Statements Worksheets
Practice writing complete scientific predictions with a pair of printable ‘Making Scientific Statements’ worksheets.
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Planning a Fair Test Graphic Organizers
Plan and implement fair scientific tests in the classroom with printable Planning a Fair Test Graphic Organizers.
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Asking Testable Questions Activity Cards
Boost science inquiry skills and teach students how to ask scientific questions with an engaging Asking Investigable Questions Activity Pack.
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Make It A Fair Test Worksheets
Download a group of four Fair Test Worksheets to help your students identify and correct unfair scientific tests.
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Time-Lapse Observation Charts for Science Inquiry
Track scientific changes over time with a set of printable Time Lapse Observation Charts.
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Science Observation Table Templates
Plan, observe, and record scientific observations and data with printable Science Observation Templates for upper elementary and middle school students.
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'Is It An Investigable Question?’ Sorting Activity
Help students determine examples of investigable science questions with our ‘Is It An Investigable Question’ sorting activity.
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Select a Science Tool Worksheets
Demonstrate knowledge of different science lab equipment and investigation tools while boosting science inquiry skills with a set of printable Select a Science Tool Worksheets.
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Lab Safety Slip Ups - Making Predictions Task Cards
Help your upper-level science students develop safe lab habits with this interactive set of printable Lab Safety Task Cards.
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Build It! STEM Brick-Building Challenge Cards
Challenge your students to build amazing structures with a set of printable STEM Building Cards for plastic construction bricks.
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Using the Scientific Method Practice Task Cards
Help your students design scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Practice Task Cards.
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Scientific Method Bulletin Board Set
Use a Scientific Method Bulletin Board set to introduce your students to the steps in the scientific process.
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STEM Thinking Prompts - Higher Order Thinking Skills Questions
Use our printable STEM Thinking Question cards to improve scientific conversation and higher order thinking skills in your students.
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Independent vs Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards
Practice identifying independent and dependent variables with a printable worksheet and task cards.
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Observing Chemical Reactions Experiment for Kids
Investigates chemical changes and the law of conservation of mass with our Observing Chemical Reactions Experiments.
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Foldable Scientific Method Graphic Organizer Pack
Use a foldable Scientific Method Graphic Organizer to help your students organize their learning about the scientific process.
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Scientific Method Flip Book Template
Create a Scientific Method Flip Book to record scientific predictions, observations, and conclusions with a printable science flip book template.
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Writing a Scientific Hypothesis - Lesson Slides
Teach your students how to write a scientific hypothesis with an interactive slide deck and hypothesis writing practice activity.
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What is S.T.E.A.M. Education? Teaching Slides
Introduce your students to the world of STEAM Education with our 'What is STEAM Education? Teaching Presentation.
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Fairy Tale STEM - Cinderella's New Shoes Design Challenge
Use Fairy Tale STEM Challenges in your classroom and enlist your students help in designing Cinderella's new shoes with an exciting design task.
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Design a Pirate Ship - STEM Science Project (3-4)
Build a pirate ship and get your students thinking outside the box (or boat) with exciting pirate-themed STEM science projects.
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Pirate Ship Building STEM Challenge (5-6)
Challenge upper grade students to build a pirate ship with a fun (and engaging) STEM Building challenge created by teachers, for teachers.
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Differentiated Scientific Method Doodle Notes Templates
Use scientific method doodle notes to turn learning the scientific method into a meaningful note-taking session for students!
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Severe Weather STEM - Build a Storm Shelter Project
Design a storm shelter to protect against wind and rain with a hands-on Weather Stem Challenge.
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PowerPoint on the Scientific Method - Thinking Like a Scientist
Introduce your students to the scientific process with an interactive PowerPoint on the scientific method.
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Design An Experiment Worksheet & Project Guide
Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project.
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Experimental Design Worksheet - Scientific Method Cut and Paste
Sequence the steps in the scientific method with a pair of differentiated Experimental Design Worksheets.
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Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge
Experience hands-on STEM concepts with your students with this St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Trap Stem Challenge.
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Scientific Hypothesis Writing Checklist
Use a Scientific Hypothesis Writing Checklist to help your students write clear and complete scientific hypotheses.
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Hypothesis Writing Practice Worksheet
Teach your students to write a hypothesis with a printable writing guide and a hypothesis-writing practice worksheet.
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STEM Challenge Graphic Organizer - Upper Grades
Use this STEM Challenge Planning sheet with to keep your students on task and organized when completing STEM challenges.