Winter Science STEM Activity Snowflake Chromatography Lab Hands On NGSS

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WINTER FUN!!! Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on experiment to reinforce scientific process skills and proper lab safety practices? This AWESOME experiment includes all you need to hook your students on science– simply add washable markers!

I do this lab in winter, as the temperatures drop and students begin to hope for snowfall. The kids feel like real scientists as they complete a simple chromatography lab and then turn the results into a beautiful tie dyed snowflake! Your students will build lab skills, problem solve, cooperate in groups and enjoy the hard work.

What’s Included?

★ Clear and Easy to Follow Editable Lab Worksheet

★ Focused Practice on the NGSS Science Process Skills

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

Topics Covered in this FULL Inquiry Lab?

★ Chemistry of Mixtures

★ Physical Means of Separating Mixtures

★ Following Detailed Experimental Procedures

★ Conducting Safe Experiments

★ Gathering Relavant Data

★ Analyzing Results

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable product, students engage in the hands-on process of science and learn how to complete the scientific inquiry process. This activity is great for preparing for the SCIENCE FAIR! The Winter Tie Dye Snowflake Chromatography Lab allows for practice of important science process skills and higher order thinking.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards for Science Process Skills.

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