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8th grade physical science projects for Google Apps
Element Superhero Project - Chemistry Project - Periodic Table of the Elements
Includes a Digital (Google Slide) Version and a Printable Version — All Versions are EditableThis project is an engaging way to learn about the physical and chemical properties of elements. Most element projects only mention superheroes. However, many elements align more with a villain than a superhero (Like Chlorine!). In this activity, students will have the creative freedom to personify one element on the periodic table into a superhero—or a villain. I have included a huge bundle of resources
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Chemistry Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
Periodic Table Project Design Your Own
My students love this Periodic Table project for which they design their own Periodic Table because it gives them a chance to express themselves, and to own the concept of periodicity! I always notice an increase in chemistry-enthusiasm during and after this project. I introduce this after I teach my students about the groups, periods, families and sections of the periodic table.The possible themes for this project are practically limitless because kids come up with the most interesting topics t
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
How Synthetic Materials Impact Society Activity Research Project MS-PS1-3
This is a FUN way to learn how synthetic materials impact society - a materials of the future RESEARCH PROJECT! Introduce students to materials science as they research a synthetic material that will change the future and create a presentation to demonstrate what they've learned.Includes digital Google Slides option!⭐This resource is offered at a discount in our COMPLETE UNIT for this topic! Includes everything you need to TEACH and ASSESS Natural vs. Synthetic Materials!⭐This activity includes
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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MS-PS1-3
Force and Motion STEM project Egg Drop Challenge Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun way for students to use their knowledge of force, Newton's laws, and practice their engineering skills? This egg drop STEM engineering design process challenge will get your students designing, testing, investigating, thinking like a disciplinarian, and acting as engineers as they improve their egg structures to mimic the Mars rover landing. ✎Print and digital versions This engineering design STEM project includes:✅ Teacher guide for doing the activity✅ Student handouts for t
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6th - 8th
Create an Instrument: Sound Waves Project-Based Learning for Physical Science
This is a five-part project-based learning activity for students about sound waves. This project allows students to take their knowledge of sound waves and apply it to creating their own musical instrument, advertisement for that instrument and a music video. This can be done after a unit on sound waves and energy or throughout.This resource includes a workbook for students to:♬Complete research on sound waves, mediums and different materials used for instruments.♬Learn about how different mediu
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-ETS1-1
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Science Lab Safety Activity - Comic Strip Project | Printable and Digital
Students will create a comic strip story that shows a central character breaking at least seven lab safety rules. They will then trade comics with a partner and analyze what rules the character broke and how to correct the problems. This project is a fun way to assess lab safety. The comics will look great on a bulletin board display or in a science interactive notebook. Distance Learning / Google™ Classroom Use:This project also includes a digital version of the direction sheet, rubric, and thr
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5th - 8th
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Newton’s Laws Activity for Middle School STEM - Engineering Project for MS-PS2-1
Now that your students have the basic concepts of Newton’s Laws of Motion down, what should you do next? How about help them solidify and apply their knowledge in an engaging way! In this exciting Newton’s Laws activity, students will demonstrate their understanding of Newton’s Third Law by designing and building a car that can protect an egg during a car crash.This Newton’s Laws project is designed for middle school physical science and STEM students. Students should have some background knowle
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-1
End of Year Project for Science from A-Z using Google Slides
Need a project to wrap up the end of the year while reviewing all your content? Encourage students to retell what they have learned using these A-Z Google Slide.29 student slides are included along with a teacher's guide.★ PLUS+ Printable Brainstorming List ★ PLUS+ Printable Suggested List of Topics for science to allow for differentiation. ★ PLUS+ Printable A-Z template pages (two per page for easy printing)Students will create A-Z slides using science topics. For each slide students will:♦ De
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2nd - 12th
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Thermal Energy Insulated Cup STEM Challenge Conductors and Insulators Project
Looking for an engaging way for your students to solidify and apply their knowledge of thermal energy, heat transfer, conductors, and insulators? Then it’s time for a hot cocoa party! In this exciting physical science STEM challenge, students are tasked with designing and building an insulated cup that will keep hot cocoa warm. The project supports Next Generation Science Standards, including the performance expectations MS-PS3-3 and MS-ETS1-1.Looking for more middle school STEM challenges? Grab
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities for Middle School
Toothpick Bridge UNIT BUNDLE - STEM, Physics, and Engineering Project!
Get students engaged with this project based learning toothpick bridge activity! Students will use this project to apply what they have learned about Newton's Laws and Forces by designing and constructing a bridge out of toothpicks and glue. They will conduct research using various online resources (which are included in this resource) and create a blueprint that illustrates their bridge design. From there, students will construct and test their bridge!This resource can be used as a STEM project
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
Landforms Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.From the swamps of the Mississippi to the canyons of Arizona, landforms come in many different shapes and sizes. Each year, millions of tourists travel around the globe for a chance to view these incredible attractions. For this assignment, students choose a famous landscape to study and create a project to
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5th - 10th
Engineering Design Process Project - Comic Activity | Digital and Printable
Great for Science Distance Learning / Independent WorkStudents of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that models the steps in the engineering design process. This project is a fun way to show how scientists solve a problem using the engineering design process. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.Distance Learning / Google™ Classroom Use:This project also includes a digital version of the directio
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6th - 8th
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Editable Element Research Project - Chemistry | Google Classroom
This is an EDITABLE "adopt an element" style research project with a twist (that works for middle or high school science). Students are tasked with researching elements with unique histories and interesting uses; some have surprising effects on the human body and/or environment. Case in point: Mercury! The provided sample research slides profile the intriguing element Hg. My students were surprised to learn that Mad Hatter Syndrome is real and excited to start their own research to present
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Biology Projects | Google Classroom
Physics & Car Collisions: 5 Day Investigation (MS-PS2-1 & MS-PS3-1)
Looking for an extension activity for your physics and motion unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning? If so, this Car Crashes Project is the perfect resource for you! Bring physics to life with this engaging 5 day project covering Newton's Laws and kinetic and potential energy!Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It provides a variety of practice covering the mentioned topics.This
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-1
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Force & Motion Unit
Physical Science Middle School Curriculum - 6th, 7th or 8th NGSS Aligned
This bundle includes everything you need to teach all NGSS physical science standards in middle school for the entire year and works for both self-pacing and traditional classes! Topics covered include energy and matter; conduction, convection and radiation; potential and kinetic energy; force and motion; Newton’s laws, gravity and waves; digital and analog signals; atoms and molecules; the periodic table, synthetic materials, chemical reactions and more! Editable hands-on investigations, stu
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS4-1
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Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions DIY Cold Pack STEM Challenge for MS-PS1-6
Now that your students have the basic concepts of endothermic and exothermic reactions down, what should you do next? Imagine helping them solidify and apply their knowledge in an engaging way! In this exciting chemistry STEM challenge, students will demonstrate their understanding of exothermic and endothermic reactions by designing and building a cold pack to help the school nurse.This endothermic and exothermic project is designed for middle school physical science and STEM students. Students
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS1-6
Roller Coaster STEM Model Building Contest Project for Engineering and Physics
This project includes 6 sections including research, exploration, design, build, showcase, and reflection. It takes students step by step through designing a functioning marble roller coaster with a theme and building it. It comes with multiple rubrics to grade each section and a set of reflection questions at the end. This project can be lengthened or shortened by requiring more detailed projects. When my students did this project, it took about 10 days to make detailed, functioning rollercoast
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3rd - 12th
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Famous Scientists Reading Passages & Activities | Printable & Digital
About this ProductLearn about 46 of the most important and influential scientists! Read about the scientists and summarize biographical information with included activities.Each product in this bundle includes: • A one-page reading passage for each scientist• A printable flip book page for each scientist• A printable biographical organizer • A digital notebook with graphic organizers to summarize biographical information for each scientist*********************************************************
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5th - 10th
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Atomic Theory Activity Structure of Atoms Discovery Timeline Project
Both GOOGLE SLIDES AND POWERPOINT versions are included!Students learn the history of the development of the atomic theory through a presentation. Assign the presentation for students to go through individually OR present it to the whole class. The presentation includes links to several interesting videos, so kids are ENGAGED the whole time.At the end of the presentation, students are assigned a TIMELINE PROJECT. They will summarize what they've learned in an atomic theory timeline.Historical
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Non-Contact Forces Brochure Project - Remote Learning Compatible
This project combines their knowledge of all three non-contact forces (gravitational, electric, and magnetic force) into one assignment. This takes 1-2 class days for students to complete and is a great tool for them to use when studying before a test/quiz. It comes with a student work sample attached and directions are 100% editable so you can change it however you need to.
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6th - 9th
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Chemical Reactions Digital Activity and Project | Matter Google Slides Printable
This digital and printable Chemical Reactions product is a restaurant menu project where students demonstrate how matter transforms into a new substance with an added heat source. This week long project works great during the holidays where students can show their cultural traditions while recognizing how chemical reactions probably were involved! Included is a directions slide (Slide 1), a rubric (Slide 2) and an editable student template (Slide 3-5). The Google Slides are also printable (8.5"
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4th - 10th
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Pinball Machine STEM STEAM Challenge - NO PREP - PBL
Are you looking for a fun and engaging summer school project? Or, are you looking for a STEM project mid-year that gets the kids excited and creative? This project is perfect for these! When I first started teaching STEM, I wanted to do this project with my classes. However, I could only find examples on You Tube or a one-pager that didn't include materials, steps, examples or any science connection. This project has all of these. Students can work in pairs or individually to imagine, design,
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
Also included in: Year + STEM BUNDLE / STEAM BUNDLE - PBL FUN!
Science Fair Project--DIGITAL LEARNING--4th Grade--Lesson Frames Included
Whether you are in the classroom or teaching remotely, this product is perfect for you! Science is a great way to engage learners in to the world of engineering practices and innovation! Through this resource, prepare your young achievers to explore theories and inquiries through active and engaging activities. This product includes THREE WEEKS/ 30 days worth of lesson plans! Included in the resource are daily lesson frames and action steps for teachers. All slides and materials are editable for
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Sound Waves Choice Menu Project | Properties & Types of Sound | Energy & Science
Looking for great projects for your energy and/or sound unit? Check out this Sound Waves Choice Menu Project where students select from 9 great sound wave topics with different project options! Each sound wave topic includes a brief review of key concepts, helps students decide on their project & provides student pages for support. Allowing student choice adds engagement and ownership as they investigate and create a project on sound waves! You will be amazed by their imagination in their pr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
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