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3rd grade physics center pdfs
Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments
This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science unit you’ve been waiting for.Working in stations or centers saves time and uses less materials.Directions for each project are simple and easy to follow. Kids can work independently! Kids become engaged in fun activities that build understanding of l
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Force and Motion Push and Pull Unbalanced and Balanced Forces Activities Unit
Let me save you precious time and energy as you plan for your upcoming force and motion unit: This resource has everything you need and enhances student engagement! It covers a range of force and motion principles, allowing students to gain a deep understanding of how forces act on objects and how motion is affected by various factors. This timesaving, curiosity-driven resource offers engaging hands-on lessons, integrated learning, and flexibility in instruction. Teachers can confidently use thi
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-2
Also included in: Force and Motion Activities | Lessons | BUNDLE
Sound Energy Unit - Hands-on Science Activities - Stations/Centers/Labs & STEM
This engaging sound energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a STEM activity, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! Open the preview to take a closer look at the science unit, which uses the 5E Model.Engage: A pretest gets kids thinking about sound energy.Explore: Using inquiry, students explore key science concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three simple (but powerful) activities and draw
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Force and Motion 3rd Grade Push & Pull NGSS Science Experiments & Worksheets
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your third graders about force and motion? Then check out our Force & Motion Science Stations! These stations are NGSS-aligned and include 8 different science stations with reading passages, hands-on experiments, worksheets, and more. Students will deepen their understanding of force and motion by exploring concepts such as force (push and pull), surface types, and speed. Third Grade Force and Motion Science Centers Include► Watch a Video about the
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Low Prep STEM Activities and Challenges 10 Engineering Design Process Projects
Low prep STEM activities that are highly engaging and follow the engineering design process! I've made it my mission to produce easy-to-implement and accessible challenges that have meaningful connections to STEM concepts as well as tie in with real world STEM careers.This bundle contains ⭐ 10 STEM challenges ⭐ you can do with readily available materials (low-cost and easy to prep). These are wonderful for team-building and can be used with a wide grade range. These can be used in the classroom,
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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STEM Challenge: Build with Straws
Who knew that a bag of straws could be perfect for five must-try STEM projects?!
--> Build straw towers,
--> Design weight bearing bridges,
--> Make a raft,
--> Create straw mazes,
--> And build straw rockets that really fly!
The center cards, posters, record sheets and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, makerspaces or science centers.
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
Thinking Thermally Glow Stick Lab: A Thermal Energy Experiment
This experiment will allow your students to see Thermal Energy in action as they observe how temperature affects glow intensity.
This resource includes a teacher's guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct the experiment. Also included is a lap report and reflection questions for your students. The lap report allows students to record the question, determine what materials are needed, form a hypothesis, record the procedure, and document the results and conclusion. The re
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2nd - 5th
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Light Energy Stations or Light Energy Experiments
Light Energy Stations or Light Energy Experiments Students will love investigating light energy with these simple stations. Each of these mini investigations will take about 4 minutes. Students will be prompted to answer a simple question and/or draw what they see.Instructions and material lists are included. This is a great companion to my Energy Vocabulary PostersI ♥ Followers! All new products are 20% off for the first 24 hours after they are posted! Be the first to learn about new produc
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2nd - 6th
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Gravity Mini-Bundle: Worksheets and EASEL Activities
This mini-bundle is useful for primary students during a unit on gravity. Included activities:* Sorting things that stay in the sky vs. returning to Earth* Identifying gravity in action* Drawing examples of gravity* Drawing what would happen if gravity didn't exist* Fill in blank quiz (includes word bank)UPDATE:I've updated this product and it's now an EASEL activity as well! The EASEL version includes a total of 9 digital pages (some differentiated). Enjoy!If you like this groovy gravity packet
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PreK - 3rd
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States of Matter: How are atoms arranged? Hands on reinforcement activity
States of Matter: How are atoms arranged? Hands on reinforcement activity for the 3 different states of Matter. This is an AWESOME hands on activity to help students understand how atoms are arranged in Solids, Liquids and Gasses. The activity requires a little set-up work. You need to punch holes out of 3 different colors of construction paper (the bigger the holes the better and easier) but the pay-off is worth it! there is a color in the dots version and a blank version so you can use Cheerio
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3rd - 6th
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Force and Motion: Santa's Force and Motion Workshop Christmas Theme
In Santa’s Workshop there are lots of ways to explore Force and Motion through this fun flip book! Students are challenged to be Santa’s Top-Secret Secret Scientists to try out new ways for the elves to perform their duties even better! There are lots of fun things to explore in this Christmas themed science activity set! Follow me for New Products - 1/2 Price for 24 Hours!! These are:- A black and white or full color cover page- Optional No Santa main page (Ruler, pencil and globe picture)-
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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NGSS Engineering Design: Rube Goldberg Machines (Motion & Stability)
This is by far my most favorite STEM unit to teach! This also works great for distant learning and I have been over the moon with the results (examples included in the product). And if you don't know what a Rube Goldberg Machine is, no need to worry, I created a scripted, detailed unit for teachers.Combine NGSS engineering design, motion/stability and forces and interactions standards into one unit by teaching Rube Goldberg Machines! In this unit students will create their own Rube Goldberg Mach
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Grades:
K - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Physical Science Comprehension Position and Motion of Objects 3rd and 4th Grade
Integrate physical science into your curriculum with this effective pack of comprehension passages. Learn about science topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow each comprehension article. All passages are CCSS aligned and contain full answer keys.Titles include:Position, Distance, and Motion, Pushing and Pulling Forces, Sound, Hearing, and Force, Characteristics of Sound.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th grade. There are pictures and gr
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
50 STEAM Labs - science technology engineering art math thematic projects
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!My 50 STEM Labs Series is all about increasing the level of fun while teaching engineering. In this new book, I created a set of STEAM thematic units. Each unit is a single page with a set of suggested interrelated activities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Unlike other series and authors who slap together an arts and crafts activity and call it STEM/STEAM, this one actually has suggestions for ho
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3rd - 12th
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Reflection and Refraction of Light Energy Sorting Activity
Use these sorting cards to strengthen students' understanding of reflection and refraction of light energy. Includes 24 cards total: 12 cards with real-life images, 6 with conceptual illustrations, and 6 with text. Differentiating between reflection and refraction is a difficult concept to master. These cards can be used to support student learning in a variety of ways.As a station that students rotate through along with other related stations.As a fast finisher centerAs a warm-up or exit ticke
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reflection and Refraction of Light Energy | Activities BUNDLE
LEGO Stem Challenge - Foosball Forces and Motion!
Looking for a great culminating activity for your unit on Forces and Motion? Have your students create their own foosball game out Lego bricks!
This Stem Challenge contains:
- Step by step instructions with pictures on how to make a Lego foosball box
- An investigative questions worksheet with a fill in the blanks conclusion that reviews key concepts involving Newton's first law of motion
- A Forces and Motion Crossword puzzle that reviews and defines terms pertaining to forces and motion.
- A
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2nd - 8th
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Force & Motion Craftivities and activities
These adorable "Force Friends" are a great way to see what your students know about Friction, Gravity, Static Electricity, and Magnetism. ****THIS ITEM IS A PDF- IT IS NOT GOOGLE SLIDES/GOOGLE READY. You may use this item in your google classroom as a PDF using a variety of extensions such as Kami or TPT's handy digital tool (this is the green 'digital tag' on the item), but it is NOT a google ready item at this time. **** Included: 4 Super Hero craftivities (color the front, fill out questions
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
50 Olympics STEM Labs - Competitive STEM/STEAM Events Winter and Summer
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!Just in time for the Olympics, get these BRAND NEW PROJECTS! Then bust this set out again for the Summer Olympics in 2 years! Do a whole unit on physical science and hand out medals in your class! Or you can have your kids compete at home. Nearly all of these are not available in any other collection.***You get 30 Summer Olympic Events, including:archerybasketballboxingcanoeingcyclingdiscusdivingequestrianfencingfield
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3rd - 12th
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Force and Motion Vocabulary | Science Center Activity and Quiz
Use these force and motion puzzles to provide interactive and content targeted matching practice with key science vocabulary. Each puzzle includes 4 pieces: vocabulary word, examples/facts, picture, and definition. Use the word bank quiz to assess understanding of content vocabulary. Includes print and digital formats to meet the needs of your classroom.!! Save 30% when you upgrade to our Science Vocabulary Puzzles Bundle !!What's included in this individual resource?7 Printable vocabulary puzzl
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3rd - 5th
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Simple Machines - Activities, Projects, and Assessments (Differentiated)
{177 pages}
This resource can be used for any teacher teaching or reviewing simple machines - but was created with the Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Movement (Ontario Grade 2 Science) curriculum in mind.
Big Ideas:
- Movement is a change in position of an object.
- Simple machines help objects to move.
- Mechanisms are made up of one or more simple machines.
- Simple machines and mechanisms make life easier and/or more enjoyable to humans
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1st - 3rd
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Edible Atom: Interactive Atomic Structure Lesson
Teach students about Bohr's Atomic Model using this fun, interactive lesson. You'll receive a detailed lesson plan, sample setup photos, a blackline master for student use, and an anchor chart sample. Note: This lesson requires mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.This lesson perfectly aligns with the *new* Grade 3 Curriculum in British Columbia (BC), but will work great anywhere! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦More in this series:- Atoms
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3rd - 5th
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150 Physics Science Experiment STEM STEAM Lab Projects - 50 STEM Labs Collection
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!PLEASE NOTE: This is a collected edition of: MEGA PACK 1 - 50 STEM LabsMEGA PACK 2 - 50 More STEM LabsMEGA PACK 3 - 50 New STEM LabsYou will not get any new content if you already purchased these 3 collections. If you've not, this is a more economical way to buy all 3.This volume collects all 150 project labs from the first 3 volumes sorted into 12 fun categories: *Architecture Projects x13*Boats Projects x9*Bridges
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3rd - 12th
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Simple Machines
This pack is a great way to add some fun to your simple machines unit!
-Posters: (simple machines, inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, wheel and axle, force, push, pull, compound machine)
-What I learned...recording sheet
-Draw Simple Machines sheet: One option allows the students to draw any simple machine. The other option requires the students to draw one of each kind of simple machine that is used in real-life.
-Draw and Respond sheet: Explain a simple machine you use and how i
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Cause and Effect Interactive Set - Adapted Book - Task Cards - Special Education
Use these interactive and visually based materials to help students understand cause and effect. The abstract concept of cause and effect is clearly broken down and explained in the interactive and adapted book. Use the worksheet (which comes in 2 levels) to assess student's understanding. Reinforce and generalize learning with the cause and effect task cards. Included in the set:Cause and effective interactive book DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDEDWorksheet in 2 levels: one with picture choices and one
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1st - 4th
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