Description
Spark your students’ interest in science, more specifically experiments, with this paper airplane activity. This low-prep scientific method activity is great to introduce and teach experiments and investigations. You don’t have to spend time searching, brainstorming, or planning – this hands-on activity has everything you need!
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This comprehensive Nature of Science lesson requires very little prep and includes learning goals, specific teacher directions, no-prep printable notes, step-by-step guides, recording sheets for both an investigation and an experiment, and a quick assessment.
Ditch the typical scientific method worksheets and transform your science class into a hands-on learning environment. Perfect for whole class lessons, science labs, test prep, small groups, or centers, this activity will make understanding the scientific method fun and engaging for your 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
What’s included?
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Teacher Directions for fast set up
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Foldable Notes that are great for interactive notebooks
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Sorting Page: Example investigation and experiment questions to sort into categories
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Venn Diagram Activity: Place investigation and experiment qualities into the Venn Diagram
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Investigation Recording Sheet: Paper Airplanes
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Experiment Recording Sheet: Which paper airplane design flies the farthest?
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Quick Assessment/Exit Slip to make checking for understanding easy
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Mastery Checklist for quick assessment
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Answer Key to save you time and energy!
Florida Science Standards Covered:
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SC.5.N.1.1 Define a problem, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types such as: systematic observations, experiments requiring the identification of variables, collecting and organizing data, interpreting data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions.
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SC.5.N.1.2 Explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation
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This paper airplane activity will deepen your students’ understanding of experiments and investigations. An easy to use experiment for YOU! You don’t want to miss out on this ENGAGING resource. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.
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