Less than $5 6th Grade Basic Principles Resources (by date, oldest first)

FOUR "mini" labs -or shortened activities- to reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.

This particular lab focuses on introducing the following concepts:

Matter Takes Up Space

Two Substances Form a Mixture

Density and Volume

Change of State

(Indirectly the Properties of Matter)

Includes: teacher information, materials list, procedures, helpful tips for facilitating the activities and student handouts/lab sheets

Materials needed for these Mini Labs:

Balloons, Cups, Water, Sugar, Clay, Small Bowls, Paper Towels, Stopwatch, Chocolate Coated Candies

This is a foldable that covers the vocabulary associated with the part of an atom. Perfect for use in interactive notebooks. Is formatted to fit a standard composition notebook.

Guide d'étude complet de la révision des sciences de la 6e année en Colombie-Britannique

Description:

Préparez vos élèves à réussir en sciences avec cette révision complète et ce guide d'étude aligné sur le programme scientifique de 6e année de la Colombie-Britannique !

Cette ressource de plus de 20 pages couvre tous les concepts et compétences clés, notamment :

• Organismes multicellulaires et processus vitaux
• Matériaux et mélanges du quotidien
• Forces et lois du mouvement de Newton
• Production et circuits d'électricité
• Le système solaire et l'univers.

Le guide d'étude comprend:

Notes détaillées et explications pour chaque sujet

100 questions de révision pour vérifier la compréhension

Suggestions d’activités pratiques et de recherches complémentaires

Un corrigé complet

Aidez à consolider les connaissances scientifiques de vos élèves de 6e année et donnez-leur une pratique précieuse avec les types de questions qu'ils rencontreront lors des tests et des examens. Ce guide d'étude est idéal pour les révisions en classe, les devoirs ou les études indépendantes. Les nombreuses applications du monde réel rendent le contenu attrayant et pertinent.

La ressource est fournie au format PDF pour faciliter l’impression et la distribution.

Hands on crosscutting concept of patterns:

Before our study of electromagnetic waves, I use this activity to remind students how to find patterns where there are not obvious repeating patterns. This skills is important across all levels of science.

Students are given three sets of items which they then observe. Through observation, students will classify their data. Once this data is classified with a chart students will evaluate patterns through the data.

A quick full class activity is completed before beginning this group activity. This models for the students the approach to finding and evaluating these patterns.

This activity aligns with Indiana Science Standard MS-PS4-1, CC.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Example worksheet.
• Activity worksheets (three versions).
• Pictures of example.

How is this activity useful:

• Helps introduce or practice a tricky concept.
• Simple set up.
• Hands on, group activity keeps students engaged.
• Students like finding unusual connections.

Display wave information:

These anchor charts are excellent references for students. They can be displayed as reference throughout your electromagnetic wave unit.

What's included:

• Wave characteristics anchor chart. (color and B&W)
• Wave spectrum anchor chart. (color and B&W)
• Wave movement anchor chart. (color and B&W)
• Visible light movement anchor chart. (color and B&W)

How is this product useful:

• No prep for teacher.
• Good reference for classroom.
• Multiple pages can be printed on one sheet for student notebooks.

Like this resource? Check out the full unit.

Electromagnet Waves and their Applications Unit

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

Are you trying to encourage your students to use more scientific words in your classroom? Do you want to help them increase their scientific vocabulary? Then encourage them to try new words by using the "Talk Like A Scientist" poster! This 18x24 poster includes 15 words with a definition and synonyms.

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This scientific method can be used for any grade! It helps students work through a note taking process and practice putting the scientific method in order for the steps and through examples. Students can also create their own experiment to practice putting the steps in order!

This is great for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners! After this, students can create and practice these steps through an experiment!

What's included:

• Guided Notes
• Vocabulary Words with visuals, definitions, and vocabulary
• Scientific Method Practice
• Scientific Method Review
• Experiment Creator Steps
• Answer Key

This detailed Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions worksheet is a student-friendly resource that breaks down this complex science subject in a way that’s easy to understand.

It is ideal for students in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7, and covers essential topics which include:

• Physical properties (mass, volume, density, color, texture, shape)
• States of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their characteristics
• Changes of state and effects of heating/cooling
• Chemical properties (flammability, reactivity)
• Special properties (conductivity, magnetism, solubility)

After reading, students can check their understanding of the subject through a variety of question types:

• Short answer questions to encourage deeper thinking
• Multiple-choice questions
• Application questions to help students apply what they’ve learned to real-world examples.

This is perfect for classwork, homework, assessments, or even test prep. It is a versatile tool for building both science knowledge and reading comprehension.

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Need something with no prep work, educational and get the students brains thinking? Easy print and go review basic scientific knowledge including some of the scientific method steps! This can be used individually or with a partner - it reviews basic knowledge of science. This would be from the first chapter or two of any science textbook. It has the crossword and an answer key - enjoy!

Need an activity that is engaging, hands on, requires critical thinking and peer collaboration? THIS IS IT! This is a great lab that utilizes all of these and would be great for an observation! This lab will walk through the scientific method steps, research and analyze the properties of water and other liquids. Students can see how the molecules of each liquid will react with substances. Once the experiment is completed and the students have their results, they collaborate with two other groups and record their results to compare. This eliminates having to do the experiment more than once, although I do emphasize that in an experiment, results need to be able to be repeated for it to be considered proven.

This can be used as an introductory lab for water properties for older students.

As time moves on, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The questions worksheet ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what the quote means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Students will learn about the life cycle of cicadas! They will also learn about Brood X.
These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and even a simple STEM Challenge. Students are challenged to make a device that best muffles sound!!

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