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3rd grade physics laboratory pdfs
Thermal Energy Activities and Heat Transfer Lab - Science Unit for 3rd, 4th, 5th
This complete unit includes eight sets of hands-on thermal energy activities, a heat transfer lab, video links, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment to help third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand key science concepts.Open the preview to take a closer look at the unit. You’ll see that the activities offer safe (and fun!) ways to explore heat in the classroom.First, using inquiry, students explore key thermal energy concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three sim
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3rd - 5th
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4-PS3-2
Slow Can Race STEM Forces in Motion Activity/ Experiment: Creating Friction
This interactive STEM activity is always a highlight of my forces and motion unit! This activity is perfect to reinforce the concepts of forces and friction. Students need to cover or wrap a regular can in different materials to se how they affect the speed a can can travel down a ramp. Students experiment to see how friction affects motion. Set the stage by building up the idea that this is a race- THEN explain that the SLOWEST can is the winner! Students often wrap all kinds of materials
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3rd - 8th
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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Labs and Activities for Third and Fourth Grade
Kids explore balanced and unbalanced forces with hands-on labs. Third or fourth grade students draw conclusions about the effects on stationary and moving objects. Then they practice with real-world scenarios. An assessment wraps up the unit. Open the preview to take a closer look at the seriously fun science activities. For each lab, kids work in pairs.Two instructional options are included: teacher- or student-led.Prompts for the teacher-led option talk kids through the activities. Your class
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
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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Static Electricity Hands On Science Centers or Lab Stations
This collection of hands-on experiments will really excite and ignite your students. Easy to set up lessons on static electricity.Click the Preview button above to see the complete resource.How can I use this product?These are great science centers for partners or small groups.What is included?The PDF file contains instructions and worksheets for four hands on experiments:Static Magic Separation StationLevitation StationBalloon InteractionTwo more activities:Atom Action - make models on atomsCon
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3rd - 5th
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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 STEM Marble Tracks
This STEM and Force Unit Activity Pack is perfect for your budding engineers and scientists! Have students apply what they have learned about force and motion to design marble tracks which will have a marble traveling a distance in the slowest amount of time. Students will use the engineering design process to construct a marble track and show what they know about force, friction, motion, etc. This is always a class FAVORITE!STEM: Force and Motion Kit Includes:► Teacher lesson plans► Engineering
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2nd - 4th
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Newton's Three Laws of Motion: A Cross-Curricular Lesson for P.E. and Science
*** Over 400 Copies Sold! ***Now you can BUNDLE & SAVE!Hands On Science BundleNewton's Three Laws of Motion: A Cross-Curricular Lesson for P.E. and ScienceInvestigate Newton's 3 Laws of Motion through movement! This lesson plan includes instructions for setting up a 3-station physics experiment. This lesson can be done at an elementary or middle school level (depending on your state's specific grade level expectations for learning about forces and motion). Each of the three stations focuses
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-3
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Space STEM Challenge Launch a Paper Straw Rocket Lab PRINT and DIGITAL
For this STEM Challenge, students must build a paper space rocket and launch it at least three feet into the air using a drinking straw. This activity explains the difference between a rocket and a shuttle and describes how rockets work in simple terms. It's the perfect experiment to include in an outer space or moon themed unit in your science classroom. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information about what rockets are and ho
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Friction And Speed | Ramps And Cars Experiment| Force And Motion Science
Conduct an easy prep and interesting lab exploring how friction affects speed. We developed it to be conducted in 30 minutes. Expand with the included reading passage. The supplies are simple and can be modified. A perfect activity for providing hands-on experience before vocabulary and concepts.Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on friction, rolling friction, and resistance force.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test."The Science of Friction an
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Egg Drop STEM PBL Engineering Science Lab - 3rd - 6th Grade
"You all know the story of Humpty Dumpty and his epic fall. What you don’t know is that even though the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together, the FBI was able to. That is how Humpty Dumpty became a secret agent..."
Engage your students with this STEM/PBL engineering science lab to help design a device that will assist Agent Dumpty in surviving a jump from a second story window on his next case. Working in collaborative groups students will assess the problem, design a plan, crea
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3rd - 6th
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Marshmallow Launchers Lab- A Force and Motion Experiment
The marshmallow launchers lab is a fun hands-on experiment that will allow your students to observe force and motion. This experiment takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Your students will enjoy this experiment, and will talk about it for days!
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3rd - 5th
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Light Energy Lab | Exploring Reflection and Colors | Candy Science Experiment
An easy prep and interesting lab exploring the absorption and reflection of lasers on different colored gummy candies. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. Uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. Recommended for a Saint Patrick's Day Rainbow lesson.Included in the Hands-On ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the visible light spectrum.Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test." The Science
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3rd - 6th
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4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
Engineering: Straw Rockets
Straw Rockets are quick, simple and lots of fun for the students. This STEM activity takes about one hour to assemble and one hour for outside launching fun. This engineering activity can be used from grade 3 through 12. This lesson could also be used in March for Women's History Month as an activity to go along with the Sally Ride story. The headings include: Teacher Notes, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, Patterns, Pictures and Conclusion Questions.
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3rd - 12th
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STEM Lab Science Experiment - toothpick bridges lab
Challenge your students to build as long of a bridge as possible from glue and toothpicks. This takes a lot of patience, some research, and some wax paper or plastic wrap for work space. Teams of 2-4 compete in this project.
This page is a printable rubric and lesson plan to use, explaining the quiz and test grades associated with the project. Adjust as needed for your class!
Two copies per page, to save you paper, and they fit great in journals or glued into notebooks!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Measure Potential and Kinetic Energy Experiment Activity w/small marbles balls
Students measure the amount to PE and KE different sized marbles have. Great introduction activity with SIMPLE materials
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3rd - 6th
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Sound Energy Stations, Sound Energy Experiments
Sounds Energy Stations, Sound Energy Experiments Students will love investigating sound energy with these simple activity 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 ne
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2nd - 6th
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Density Sink or Float Experiment/Lab and STEM Challenge
This lab will guide your students' thinking as they explore the concept of density and apply it to explain why some objects sink while others float. It follows the steps of the scientific method. Also included is a STEM Challenge for students who finish early or as an extension for the whole class. The lab is fun and engaging, while still requiring students to think deeply and apply real scientific concepts.
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3rd - 5th
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Push and Pull PBL
This push and pull unit allows students to become experts on force, pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity through a variety of lessons and experiments. This unit features mini-lessons that have students sort everyday objects to determine if they can be pushed or pulled and read an article about forces. Students will get hands-on experiences with force by using toy cars to investigate force, friction, and gravity. The cumulative PBL project requires students to create a new piece of playground
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1st - 5th
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Science Force & Motion: How Does Force Affect Motion? 5 Investigations!
I am so excited to share this product with you. It has taken me over a month to put together because I have been using every piece in my classroom as well. This unit has gotten me through our Force and Motion fourth grade Science unit with an amazing tie in to Scientific Explanation writing using the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning model.
Get rid of the Scientific Method and start having your young scientists write explanations about their investigations focusing on academic language and scientific
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3rd - 5th
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Gravity Experiments
Looking for a fun way to make your science lessons memorable? Do you find it difficult to fit in meaningful science experiments during your instructional time?
This brochure is perfect for teaching your students about gravity using simple, quick, and effective science experiments. Students will have knowledge of gravity after completing these 4 experiments.
Materials Needed:
Ruler
Hole punch, 3 plastic cup, masking tape, large pan, water, molasses, vegetable oil, timer,
Unsharpened Pencils
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3rd - 5th
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Inertia And Gravity Experiment | The Laws Of Motion Grade 2 3 | Print or Digital
Investigate inertia and gravity in this hands-on experiment for 2nd and 3rd graders. Aligned with NGSS. Teachers will love its' ease of use, simple materials, and watching students get excited about science. Students will love uncovering the magic of the laws of motion. This investigation has it all to meet the standards.Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is a great way to get students to use the scientific method at home. The only supplies needed are a container, cardboard, and pen
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Build a Lemon Battery Experiment | Scientific Method | Science Fair Project STEM
"Build a Lemon Battery " is a product that provides an educational and entertaining experiment for children and adults alike. This product includes step-by-step instructions and materials needed to construct a simple battery using lemons as a power source. The experiment allows users to learn about the basics of electricity and the principles of battery operation. The product is designed to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience, encouraging users to explore the world of scienc
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1st - 6th
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