Description
Looking for back to school science activities that actually excite your students? These hands-on first week of school science activities are the perfect introduction to science while diving into fun, engaging content. Designed for upper elementary students, these back to school science experiments are low on the prep yet high on the engagement!
Whether you’re building classroom relationships or setting expectations for the year, these back to school science experiments combine collaboration with discovery. Use these beginning of year science activities during your science block, as team-building activities, or as your introduction to science lesson!
Included Back to School Science Experiments:
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UnPOPpable Baggies
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Which Glue Stick Brand Works the Best?
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Which Hoop Flyer Design Will Travel the Farthest Distance?
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Which Keeps Your Hands the Cleanest?
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Tallest and Strongest Cup Towers
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Ziploc Baggie, Water, Sharp Round Pencils
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3 Different Brands of Glue Sticks, Paper
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Straws, Tape, Paper
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Bread Slides, Hand Sanitizer, Soap and Water, Baggies, Marker
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Cups, Measuring Tape, Textbooks
Your first week of school science activities will not only be fun but also easy. These science experiments use common household items and are a breeze for you to prepare for your students.
Why Should I Use These First Week of School Science Activities?
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Increase student buy-in with hands-on back to school science fun
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Experiments allow for a great starting point for classroom discussion, problem-solving, and interactions between students and teacher.
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Hands-on activities will also allow students to be social. This will be a great relationship building activity for students.
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Serve as a strong introduction to science routines and expectations
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Have fun with your students! They are able to see your personality and you are able to learn more about them, too.
With the printable pages, you can also send them home for students to make with their families!
Teachers Like You Say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was so fun and engaging for the first week of school!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students love science! These activities were perfect and easy to implement at the beginning of the year.”