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PhET States of Matter Basics Activity Guide / Distance Learning
PhET States of Matter: Basics ACTIVITY GUIDE Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions! The PhET: States of Matter Basics Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on States of Matter. Students will examine the motion of atoms and molecules of various substances in their solid, liquid, and gas state. Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy introduction from you. Just print the activity guide or share from your G
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
PhET Build an Atom activity guide
Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions!The PhET:Building an Atom Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Building an Atom. Students will experiment with adding protons, neutrons, and electrons to an atomic model to create atoms of different elements. Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy introduction from you. Just print the activity guide or share from your Google Drive. Students can watch the intro
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Electric Circuits Bundle No. 1: Resistors in Series and Parallel
PhET Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Activity Guide / Distance Learning
Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions!The PhET: Reactants, Products, and Leftovers Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Reactants, Products, and Leftovers. First, students will experiment with building sandwiches to see how the number of ingredients determines the number of sandwiches they can make. Then, students use the same concept to predict Reactants, Products, and Leftovers and to identify Limiting Reactants in chemical reactio
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Grades:
5th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
PhET Projectile Motion activity guide
The PhET:Projectile Motion Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Projectile Motion. Students learn how the motion of a projectile is affected by changes in the initial height, initial speed, cannon angle, and other variables with or without the affects of wind resistance. This activity guide follows closely with the newest (HTML5) version of the PhET Projectile Motion simulation. Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy in
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
PhET Build a Molecule activity guide
Now in both printable PDF and Google Slides formats! The PhET: Build a Molecule Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Build a Molecule. Students will experiment with combining atoms of different elements to discover new molecules. Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy introduction from you. Just print the activity guide or share from your Google Drive. Students can watch the intro video and away they go. The best p
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
PhET Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide
The PhET: Forces and Motion Basics Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Forces and Motion Basics”. Students will discover how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object’s motion and then explore the relationship between force, mass, acceleration, speed, and friction on the motion of objects. The activity guide takes students through the 4 parts of the simulation: Net Force, Motion, Friction and Acceleration. Students are encouraged to make predictions
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
PhET Energy Skate Park Basics Activity Guide
The PhET: Energy Skate Park Basics Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Energy Skate Park Basics”. Students will discover the relationship between Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, and Speed and how a skater’s motion is effected by changes in Mass and Friction. Then, students can apply what they have learned by designing their own track that will perform in a predictable way. The activity guide takes students through the 3 parts of the simulation: Intro,
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
Date a Dinosaur Half-Life Activity
This activity allows students to work with the concepts of radioactive decay as it pertains to radiometric dating. Students use construction paper to model the radioactive decay of various substances, ultimately creating a graph that they use to date a variety of prehistoric specimens. This zip file includes 1. Teacher Directions Sheet, 2. Student Sheet, 3. PowerPoint
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Grades:
7th - 9th
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Geometric Optics, Lenses and Mirrors
In this guided inquiry two part PhET lab your students will investigate how an image is formed by four different optical instruments: a convex lens, a concave lens, a convex mirror and a concave mirror. In Part 1 students will investigate (1) how the characteristics of the image change as the object is brought closer to each of the lenses and mirrors, (2) the similarities and differences in image formation for each of the lenses and mirrors and (3) the meaning of the points F and 2F for the conv
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Optics Complete Unit Bundle
PhET Energy Forms and Changes Activity Guide
The PhET: Energy Forms and Changes Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Energy Forms and Changes”. Students will discover the different forms of energy and how they can change from one form into another within a system, specifically:how energy will flow when objects are heated or cooledhow energy can change from one form of energy into anotherhow energy is conserved within a systemto predict how energy will change as it moves from one part of a system to a
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-3
, HS-PS3-3
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing - Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.***********This activity can also be found bundled at a significant discount in my Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. I
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Chemistry – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity Bundle
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Force of Friction
The goal of this PhET online lab activity is for your students to gain a deeper understanding of static and kinetic friction forces, Newton’s laws of motion and how to determine the coefficients of static and kinetic friction. This activity includes collecting data about frictional forces, graphing the data and analysis of the graph to determine the coefficients of friction. This web based lab is available as a PDF file that can be completed by distance learners. This online lab activity uses th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Newton’s Laws of Motion Bundle: Three PhET Online Labs
Introduction to Chemistry Internet Activity “Ionic & Covalent Bonding”
This activity/review aligns with the Common Core State Standards: STANDARD 5 - Matter and Energy"The teacher understands the nature and properties of energy in its various forms, and the processes by which energy is exchanged and/or transformed.5A. understands the atomic and nuclear structure of matter and the relationship to chemical and physical properties5C. understands the cause and effect of chemical reactions in natural and manufactured systems5F. explains conservation of mass and energy a
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7th - 12th
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PhET Balancing Chemical Equations Activity Guide
Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions!The PhET: Balancing Chemical Equations Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation on Balancing Chemical Equations. First, students will view a short introductory video. Then, they will use the simulator to balance three basic chemical equations; Make Ammonia, Separate Water, and Combust Methane.Your students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy introduction from you. Just print the a
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-5
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
The International Space Station – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs Scavenger Hunt Activity – Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones,
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Space Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Digital Science Activities
PhET States of Matter for 5th Grade * 5-PS1-1
This digital states of matter activity will help your students understand the states of matter at a particle level with ZERO PREP. They'll fully understand the relationship between thermal energy and particle motion after this activity.Review:Ana says "I love that the resource shows what students will see on the screen, that makes it more manageable for younger students. Thank you."Melissa says "This is perfect for my 5th graders. I only wish I had this resource sooner! Thank you."Michelle says
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Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-PS1-1
Also included in: 5-PS1-1 Bundle - 3 Dimensional NGSS Aligned Resource
Types of Chemical Bonds – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
Types of Chemical Bonds - A Digital, Device-Based resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge. This activity works well across grades as a means of assessment, review, and/or instruction. This hunt was designed for high school biology students.This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones,
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Chemistry – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity Bundle
5-PS1-1 Bundle - 3 Dimensional NGSS Aligned Resource
This product is 2 pdf files, One that links to the google document which can be posted directly in google classroom. It is an excellent exploration activity for 5-PS1-1.Observing Matter Activity6 station cardsTeachers notesGraphic organizer for Crosscutting Concept ConnectionSample Answers9 Vocabulary CardsCURRENTLY DOES NOT CONTAIN SAMPLE ANSWERS**** COMING SOON***********SEE PREVIEW FOR A FULL LIST OF MATERIALS*******The Simulation This simulation helps students to understand how temperature
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Grades:
5th
PhET: pH Scale Basics Activity Guide
The PhET: pH Scale Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “pH Scale Basics”. Students will experiment to …determine if a solution is acidic, basic or neutralplace acids or bases in order of relative acidity or basicityrelate liquid color to pHpredict how solution volume or dilution with water will affect the pH of acids or basesYour students will hit the ground running without the need for a lengthy introduction from you. Just print the activity guide or sha
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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CCSS:
Currents & Circuits 1 PhET Lab | Self-Grading Google Form | Digital & Printable
Student favorite series! The Currents & Circuits 1 PhET Lab is a fun introductory investigation lesson to electric currents, voltage and the types of circuits. Students watch video clips and read prompts to take notes over electric currents, circuits, parts of electrical circuits, open & closed circuits, series & parallel circuits. Following conceptual input, students PREDICT which circuits would light a lightbulb, then TEST their hypotheses' by building the circuit examples using th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS3-2
, HS-PS3-1
PhET Density Activity Guide
The PhET: Density Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Density”. Students will discover how density relates to an object's mass and volume, specifically:how objects of similar mass can have different volumeshow objects of similar volume can have different masshow to measure the volume of an object by water displacementhow to identify an unknown material by calculating its density and comparing that to a table of known densitiesThe activity guide takes stud
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
Also included in: PhET Activity Guide Physics Bundle
PhET Isotopes and Atomic Mass Activity Guide / Distance Learning
Now includes both printable PDF and Google Slides versions!The PhET: Isotopes and Atomic Mass Activity Guide is used along with the free *Next Generation PhET Simulation “Isotopes and Atomic Mass”. Students learn how to construct Isotope models for basic elements by adding neutrons one at a time and observing how this effects Mass Number, Atomic Mass, and stability of the Isotope created. Students also learn the relationship between Relative Abundance of Isotopes in Nature and the Average Atomic
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-2
Also included in: PhET Activity Guides Chemistry BUNDLE / Distance Learning
Waves & the Color Spectrum Virtual Lab Bundle
Get 30% off each lab with the Waves & the Color Spectrum Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will introduce your students to the properties of waves, how sound travels through different mediums, and how light is reflected, refracted, and absorbed. Students will learn:Introduction to Waves⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Wave Structure⚗️Analyze the Relationship between Amplitude and Frequency⚗️Describe how Sound Pitch & Volume are influenced by Wave Properties
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
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