$19.96 Save money with this bundle! Use the holidays as an excuse to practice science skills! Spark critical thinking with DATA ANALYSIS and CER PRACTICE task cards for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (non-religious!), and Valentine’s Day! Science CER practice for holidays is a fun way to keep kids thinking, even during the crazy holidays.
In each activity, students will:
- READ a brief passage about a real-world science scenario with a holiday theme.
- ANALYZE a simple data table.
- Make a CLAIM based on EVIDENCE for a related question. Students do not have to make a claim “out of nowhere.” They are asked a pointed question that they answer in the CER format.
Each included activity includes BOTH paper-based stations and digital Google Slides options to assign.
These activities are designed to get kids practicing CER, not learning content. No prior content knowledge is required, and these activities can be used in any secondary science class. Students are able to make a claim based on the information in the text and data table alone.
Halloween Themes (10 data stations):
- Black cats (melanin affects immune function in cats)
- Zombies (zombie caterpillars protect wasp larvae)
- Bats (echolocation frequency depends on prey)
- Plus lots more fun themes such as haunted houses, spider webs, behavior during full moons, and more!
Thanksgiving Themes (10 data stations):
- Turkey (wild turkeys have different noises that have different meanings)
- Macy’s Day Parade (helium required for different balloon shapes)
- Black Friday (how your brain processes time-limited sales)
- Plus lots more Thanksgiving themes such as the sweetness of corn, vitamin C in vegetables, the chemistry in a pumpkin pie, and more!
Winter Holiday Themes (10 data stations):
- Elf Owls (How much water do they get from each prey type?)
- Candy Canes (Why do they get sticky in the air?)
- Snowball Fights (Which snowball packs the most force?)
- Plus lots more winter and holiday themes, such as how long arctic animals can go without food, snowman insulators, the efficiency of holiday lights, and more!
Valentine’s Day Themes (10 data stations):
- Friendship Bracelets (How many strands withstand the most force?)
- Candy Conversation Hearts (How much food dye is used in each color?)
- Animal Hearts (What is the relationship between body size and heart size?)
- Plus lots more Valentine’s Day science themes, such as refraction of light in diamonds, how caffeine affects the heart, and more!
Teacher Notes:
- Answer keys are always included.
- Please note that these Science CER practice activities are not editable.
- GO PAPERLESS! Use the included digital Google Slides option to assign!
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