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Free physics centers
Bridge Building STEM Challenge FREE
NGSS: 3-5ETS1-1 Are you interested in learning more about using the design cycle with STEM? Check out this FREE STEAM CHALLENGE! The science research project guides students through engineering design process to create a bridge model, test strength and report findings. If you enjoy the format of this FREEBIE, check out the bundle!☝ Click HERE to Save over 30% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM Challenges BUNDLE! ☝(Currently: 16 NGSS Aligned Projects) ❤ All STEM Projects are OPEN ENDED, allo
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Newton's Laws of Motion Pixel Art Digital Review
Try this engaging digital review activity after teaching your students the basics of Newton’s three Laws of Motion! Students will read descriptions of 16 different scenarios regarding motion and they will choose which of Newton's Laws is being described. This is a great formative assessment tool and it provides engaging fun for your students!To do this activity, you will share a Google Sheets link with your students through your Google Classroom (select “Make a Copy for Each Student” while creat
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science Pixel Art | Middle School Science Review Bundle
FREE Force and Motion Science Word Wall | Vocabulary Cards
Physical Science Vocabulary Terms, Force and Motion, Light, and SoundHang these cards in your classroom for your students to see. Create a dialogue of meaningful discussion while using scientific terminology. These definitions are student-friendly and the graphics are engaging!This packet includes:• 6 science vocabulary terms (black/white & colored version) - Force, Light, Mass, Matter, Motion, and Sound.Science Terms included in the full Physical Science Force and Motion Word Wall set:Absor
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4th - 6th
Identify the Type of Potential and Kinetic Energy Transformation Activity
Teach the Law of Conservation of Energy with this interactive around the room style activity by having your students identify the type of energy transformation occurring in a series of picture cards. This low prep exercise is great for helping students connect how energy is transferred and transformed from kinetic to potential and vice versa. Your secondary students will love working to try to connect which energy transformation is occurring within the picture and if the energy is kinetic (movin
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8th - 11th
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Stop Motion Animation Activity
Combine storytelling with STEM! Students choose from three STEM scenarios to create a stop motion animation video. Instructions are provided on how to use a free Chromebook extension to setup a stop motion activity. The same activities can be completed with iPads or Kindles with a stop motion app. Materials required are Chromebooks, trifold boards for a backdrop, and action figures or other movie props. Stikbots are the perfect action figure to use!Click here for an editable STEM journal to use
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Basics of Makey Makey: STEM Activity
If you haven't already discovered Makey Makey, stop everything and watch this video! These little circuit boards bring together coding, invention, creativity, and electronics. Just plug into any computer, and with no software download required, watch as your students turn conductive items (PlayDoh, oranges, pencil lead) into a controller that replaces a keyboard or mouse! We love using these with from elementary all the way to high school! Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with dist
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Rainbow Science
This resource includes four free mini-books to use with your study of rainbows!
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K - 2nd
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Paper Circuits STEM Activity
Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Students use the easy-to-follow diagrams to create their own card that will light up! Instructions are in both English and Spanish. Materials needed: paper, copper tape, LED lights, coin batteries, and clear tape. Students can also use markers or crayons to decorate the card. Included are instructions for using paper circuits as a classroom project or part of a STEM Family Night.Looking for more STEM lessons? Our team of engineers
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, Activity Instructions
Solar Eclipse STEM Paper Circuit Card
Solar Eclipse STEM Paper Circuit Card - Freebie! Illuminate your students' understanding of solar eclipses with this engaging and educational Solar Eclipse Paper Circuit activity! This solar eclipse activity will teach students about the fascinating phenomenon of solar eclipses along with basic circuitry concepts. This STEM activity is perfect for a solar eclipse science lesson, solar eclipse family event, or at-home project!Paper circuits are a fun way to teach circuits and conductivity. Studen
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Not Grade Specific
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Force and Motion - Minute to Win it!!!
This is a centers activity to review force in motion in a fun and interactive way! This download includes a PPT to introduce the games to students with Minute to Win it 1-minute timer video from youtube (may need to duplicate thetimer slide based on how many rounds you play). Teacher directions (with pictures), student recording sheet, and materials list is also included in the zip. UPDATE: I included a PPT and Keynote version of the presentation. They are the same, so open whichever file your c
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2nd - 6th
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Identifying Parts of a Wave: Wavelength, Amplitude and Frequency
Keep your students engaged while learning the parts of a wave, with this around the room style measure the wavelength and amplitude activity. This low prep print, place and go activity is a great way to check for understanding, review/introduce content or increase overall student engagement. Your secondary students will love walking around, identifying the parts of a transverse wave, and using rulers to measure each wave’s amplitude and wavelength. Begin by reviewing as a class, small groups, o
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8th - 11th
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Boom Smash Crash A Hands On Lesson in Force and Motion Lab
In this activity, students will discover the relationship between force and mass using Boom, Smash, Crash is a super fun and engaging way for students to discover the relationship between force and mass using everyday items. Students will work in small groups to build a track and test their hypotheses. You will need:✔️Toy cars✔️ Straight race track and connectors (If you don't have them already, I would check the local online yard sales. I see them listed all time time!)✔️Meter sticks✔️Balance
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3rd - 6th
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Newton's Laws Graphic Organizer
A graphic organizer used to introduce Isaac Newton and his three laws of motion. This can work with information presented in almost any format (Powerpoint, webquest, etc;).
If students use composition notebooks as their interactive notebooks, print at 75%.
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5th - 8th
Reading Passage 7: Force & Motion PDF
This useful science reading lesson has been perfected for Grades 5-6 and allows you to assign, check and review reading with ease. With full answer keys and numerous pictures to help explain difficult topics, give this science reading comprehension product a try today!Contents:Reading Passage 7: Force & MotionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson i
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5th - 7th
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Newtons Laws of Motion poster
Looking for a poster about Sir Isaac Newton's Laws of motion? Well look no further.
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1st - 10th
Energy Task Cards
These energy task cards include "Forms of Energy", "Potential and Kinetic", and "Energy Transformations". You may adjust the printer settings to print to the size you feel appropriate or use this PDF file as a whole group review by projecting it onto your screen.
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5th - 8th
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Sound Waves High, Low, Loud, Soft
A simple diagram showing different kinds of sound waves.
Types of Energy Double Image Mystery Picture Pixel Freebie
Are you looking for an engaging digital review activity after teaching your students the Types of Energy?This is a digital self-checking activity, that will require students to determine if the given example or definition is Chemical, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Nuclear, Radiant, Sound or Thermal.To use this activity, you will share a Google Sheets link with your students. Make sure you give them their own copy. They will identify the answers to 16 different questions. If the answer is corre
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Pixel Art Mega Bundle
Reading Passage 12: Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy PDF
Integrate science reading into your curriculum with this effective science reading passage. Learn about scientific topics and enjoy the range of questions that follow. Contents:Reading Passage 12: Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and EnergyScience Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledge that most of the work i
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2nd - 4th
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Light Refraction Task Card Freebie | Light Energy Science Activity | CER Prompt
Can you make an object disappear with just water and a glass? Help students discover the properties of light energy. This FREEBIE uses simple supplies and takes little prep. It is differentiated to make them great for any grade level. Flexible for your teaching style and memorable for the students. Introduce students to the 6 science process skills and CER. This is a sample of one of the Phenomenon Tasks in Light Energy Activities | Differentiated Science Task Cards With CER Prompts. Please s
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, MS-PS4-2
Force and Motion Academic Vocabulary Assessments Freebie
I hope you enjoy this vocabulary assessment
freebie in your force and motion science unit! You will find vocabulary flashcards, science labs, games, and more in my Force and Motion Unit. I have found great success in implementing academic vocabulary in math stations, science stations, and social studies stations. I have math, science, and social studies academic vocabulary packages available in my store to help your students reach vocabulary success in all content areas!
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3rd - 4th
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Metric Olympics Lab
I ALWAYS start the year with the Metric Olympics lab. Why not begin on day one with some friendly competition? Students are normally shocked to actually DO a lab on day one, and I think it perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Students remember this lab years later…and some even keep their gold medals! I take a digital picture of the gold medal “winners” each class and then post the pictures out in the hallway all year long. It’s a favorite lab for both the students and f
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7th - 12th
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Science Study Guide - Forces & Simple Machines
This is a study guide I use either in class or for homework. It reviews basic simple machines and forces! Great supplements for primary grades!Key terms covered:motionpositionspeedforcefrictioninclined planeleverpulleysimple machine
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1st - 4th
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Reading Motion Graphs Around the Room Activity
Get your students moving around the room with these walk around printed motion graph cards. This is a low prep activity great for teaching students how to read and communicate the results of a motion graph. Your secondary students will love working together and walking around to identify the object’s speed and direction all by simply reading the graph’s slope. Start by reviewing four basic slope scenarios seen in motion graphs found in the background information on the front page. Discuss why an
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8th - 10th
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