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Physics research microsofts
The Physics of Amusement Park Rides
Project based learning fun for middle school and early high school students that focuses on the physics behind amusement park rides.Students start the unit by researching information about how Newton's Laws of Physics impact the amusement park rides they love. They utilize an online simulation to see how changes in their design impact the fun and safety of the rides. Next, they research the history of roller coasters and showcase their work using PowerPoint or a Web 2.0 presentation tool. Fin
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7th - 9th
NGSS Electromagnetic Spectrum Research Project
This project was created for my students to use via distance learning during school closure for the Covid-19 virus. I have now used it both virtually and in person, and find it's an engaging way to let students dig more deeply into the electromagnetic spectrum.This is a one to two week long research project appropriate for a Chemistry or Physics class studying the electromagnetic spectrum.Students will research a section of the EM spectrum of their choosing, put together a presentation of their
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS4-4
, HS-PS4-3
NGSS Nuclear Energy Research Project
This is written as a 4 week long research project appropriate for a Chemistry or Physics class studying nuclear power, but the timeframe can be shortened to fit your needs. It has been broken up into tasks that need to be submitted weekly to help the teacher keep track of student progress and attendance throughout the project. Students will research many aspects of nuclear energy including radioactivity, isotopes, history of some of the major players, nuclear power plants, nuclear incidents, and
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Grades:
10th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS1-8
Newton's Law of Motion PBL: Using Jigsaw Strategy
Newton’s laws of motion project-based learning provide a platform for students to apply their knowledge on energy, force and motion. Students may work in groups using a jigsaw strategy- details included in the assignment as a Microsoft Word link in PowerPoint presentation, and also in the file. The activity is designed for students to cooperate with peers as they brainstorm and find answers to the issues presented in the assignments.
Before beginning the assignment, students will review basi
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Newton's Laws of Motion PROJECT CHOICE BOARD MS-PS2 with Rubrics, Check-ins
Here is a project choice board for Newton’s three laws of motion for middle school or high school students as part of MS-PS2. Each of the eight projects(several are STEM) takes approximately the same amount of time to complete. There is a full rubric to show the students ahead of time, a brainstorm form and daily check-in forms for accountability and grading.Included in this resource:Teacher NotesNewton’s Laws of Motion Project Choice BoardProject Grading RubricBrainstorming FormDaily Check-In
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Astronomy Lesson: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion with MATH
This 2 page worksheet with complete teacher's answer key makes it easy to integrate math into your astronomy lesson. Students put Kepler's Laws into their own words and apply simple formulas to given values for the 8 planets to test his 3rd law of planetary motion. Then, they are asked to analyze how accurate his 3rd law is mathematically. The second page includes research on 3 dwarf planets and asks students to test Kepler's 3rd law using the data they find online for these celestial bodies.
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7th - 12th
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Tug-of-War Physics Lab
Not only will students have fun playing tug-of-war, they will also be mastering the physics behind it!
Students will use tug-of-war to determine the physics behind winning! Students will play tug-of-war and research friction, gravity, forces, and net forces to determine how to win a game of tug-of-war. Included is a data and observation sheet for students to complete and a write-up for students to show what they've learned. You'll also get a rubric and instructions to help guide your lab!
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6th - 11th
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The Crumple Zone Egg Car Challenge! (force and motion)
Want to engage your students as they learn about force and motion in a unique and truly exciting way? This activity is for you!We've all seen the egg-drop activity, but this take it to a whole new level and requires students to research safety features that car companies utilize before students design and building their own egg car! Their egg car has to meet certain requirements listed in this file. Eventually, their egg will be tested at high speeds. (Details are in the file.) Will the safet
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4th - 10th
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Electricity Teaching Resources Bundle
This bundle contains three (3) items that can be used to help teach upper junior high/high school units on Electricity. The items in this bundle include: Static and Current Electricity Crossword PuzzleStatic and Current Electricity I Have, Who Has? Review GameAlternative Energy Research Project Each of these items has its own individual preview available and a full description of each is included below: Static Current Electricity Crossword PuzzleThis 33-item crossword will provide students with
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8th - 12th
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Nuclear Energy and Radiation Teaching Resources Bundle
This bundle contains three (3) items that can be used to help teach a unit on Nuclear Energy and Radiation. The items in this bundle include:Nuclear Power Research ProjectRadiation and Nuclear Energy Crossword PuzzleRadiation and Nuclear Energy I Have Who Has? Review Game Each of these items has its own individual preview available and a description of each is included below: Nuclear Power Research Project In this project students examine nuclear power. Specifically, students follow clear, lock
Health Research Project-TEACHER EXAMPLE
This is a teacher example for a health research project. Students needed to choose an issue that they found within the school that they would like to improve. The issue had to be within the realm of a physical, mental or social concern and they needed to provide a solution to the concern. Use this as a teacher example so you don't have to create one!
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Not Grade Specific
Magnetic Levitation Trains Google Slides Research Assignment- NO PREP
This assignment is perfect for your magnetism/forces at a distance unit. Students will work individually at their own pace on this NO PREP interactive google slides activity. Students will be provided with research links within the slides in order to research and learn more about MagLev trains and how we use magnetism in the real world! In english and spanish.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-5
Electromagnetic Radiation Readings Jigsaw Activity
This is a jigsaw reading activity about different kinds of electromagnetic radiation (radio waves, microwaves, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays). The students read an article with a group and answer questions about it. Then, students should be shuffled into new groups with members who read the other 4 readings. The students share what they learned with their new group.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS4-4
, HS-PS4-5
Electricity and Social Impact Assignment & Rubric
This product can be used as a take home assessment or can be done in class at the discretion of the teacher. This assignment is meant to give the students a deeper understanding of electricity and the social impact it has on our local community and beyond. Students will complete research on our local community of Ontario along with one of the pre-approved countries listed about how electricity is created within these locations and how the creation of electricity affects these communities sociall
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9th
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Big Bang CER
Why is the Big Bang model the best theory to describe the beginning of this universe?Students will use a big bang graphic organizer to research and describe three pieces of evidence that supports the big bang theory. During the graphic organizer, students have the opportunity to describe what they have learned in class (specifically), and how it supports their research. After students will write a complete CER on the Big Bang Theory. What will you get with this product? -Electronic CER-Printable
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-2
Also included in:Â CER Physics Bundle
Middle School, Physical Science, Physics, Velocity and Acceleration Inquiry Lab
With this Velocity and Acceleration Inquiry Lab - students explore Physical Science and Basic Physics. The objective of this experiment is to record both distance and time measurements, enabling the determination of velocity and acceleration. A critical aspect involves comparing the calculated velocities and accelerations to draw insightful conclusions. To conduct this investigation, utilize essential tools such as the meter stick, meter tape measure, stopwatch, chalk (or cones), and a calculat
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7th - 12th
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Electricity Timeline Project
Students will complete research on 6 different scientists that each made a contribution to our understanding of electricity. They will construct a timeline of their discoveries and explain how the discoveries were made.
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9th - 10th
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Middle School Science, Physical Science, Basic Physics - Inquiry Pendulum lab
With this Pendulum lab - students explore Physical Science and Basic Physics. Using simple materials, they design experiments to unveil the impact of string length, amplitude, and mass on completing 10 periods. This hands-on activity hones their skills in isolating variables and interpreting data effectively. It uses simple materials and can be done in almost any classroom or lab. The Pendulum Lab fully editable! If you are instructing AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Science, or Middle Scho
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5th - 10th
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Kepler's Laws CER
Teaching about Kepler? With this CER students will make a claim about Kepler's laws and connect it to how our planets move throughout the solar system. This is a great high school resource for an assessment after learning about all of Kepler's laws. This resource covers NGSS standard: HS-ESS1-4What will you get? - 2 versions of CER- electronic and printable-Full sample answer-Rubric Want more? Here is a PPT and worksheet where students will learn, take notes, and mathematically apply Keplers La
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Also included in:Â CER Physics Bundle
Sail Boat Lab Exercise
Create competition and bring fun back into the classroom with this engaging lab exercise racing sail boats! Students build, measure, test and evaluate sailboats, drag and acceleration in the Sail Boat Lab Exercise!This activity is intended for higher level students who are able to use tools under supervision as completion requires minor construction. You will need purchase a gutter from home depot or similar store and a box fan to run this laboratory exercise. Simply place the gutter on an el
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Poster Project
This is an activity for teams of students. Each team selects, draws, or is assigned one of the 7 electromagnetic wave types. They then must research and learn about their specific electromagnetic wave. There are specific areas where they must concentrate their research. After gathering their info and recording on their sheet they must assemble a poster (made on white chart paper). During construction there are specific roles for each student so the accountability for the final product is on each
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5th - 9th
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Middle School Science Measurement Triple Beam Balance Inquiry Lab Activity
With this Middle School Science Measurement Triple Beam Balance Inquiry Lab - students explore Physical Science. In the course of this laboratory activity, precision is essential as students record measurements using a triple beam balance. It uses simple materials and can be done in any classroom or lab. Simple instruction are given to students and are easy to follow.The Triple Beam Balance Lab fully editable and modifiable! If you are instructing AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Science, o
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6th - 9th
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Physics of Sports Research Paper Project and Oral Presentation
Comprehensive and engaging research project for students in a middle school physical science class or high school physics class. The students select a sport and an athlete and research all of the physics behind the sport. The end product is an MLA research paper and an oral presentation. This file includes all of the following:Detailed instructions for you and your studentsWorksheets to guide students in preliminary researchResearch Organizer/Works Cited Page for students to fill outResearch Pap
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
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Middle School Science, Physical Science, Basic Physics Inquiry Ball and Ramp Lab
With this Inquiry Ball and Ramp lab - students explore Physical Science and Basic Physics. The experiment underscores the principle that energy remains constant and cannot be generated or eliminated. In the course of this laboratory activity, students record measurements using a scale, a stopwatch and meter-sticks. It uses simple materials and can be done in almost any classroom or lab and can be modified as needed. Students will have a ton of fun conducting this experiment! The Ball and Ram
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5th - 9th
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