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Physical science projects for special education
Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math
If you’ve been watching TV or reading magazines, chances are you've seen a tiny house. These little homes are everywhere...and now, we're asking students to make their own 3D version! Build A Tiny House is a project based learning (PBL) activity that'll put the designing into the hands of the students. Students will dive deep to show they understand the how (and why) math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a home. This project integrates multiple elements such a
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Run A Food Truck PBL, Project Based Learning Activity
Welcome to the FOOD TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make food trucks become a reality. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below.Run A Food Truck is a project based
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Run A Taco Truck, Project Based Learning (PBL) For Print or Distance Learning
Welcome to the TACO TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make taco trucks become a reality. This'll be supreme!***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
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
Paper Roller Coasters - Marble Tracks Made From Paper
Learn the principles of motion by building paper roller coasters with your students. Build marble runs using only paper and tape. The Paper Roller Coaster templates have been used in schools in all 50 states and over 30 countries. The download includes templates for building twelve different pieces, an instruction manual with over 90 color photographs, and four lessons designed for grade levels from fourth grade up through high school physics classes. The preview gives directions and template
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4th - 12th
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Treehouse Construction PBL, A Hands-On Project Based Learning Activity
Dream houses don't have to be on the ground. Some of the best houses having been created in the trees. Treehouses have evolved from simple shacks in the backyard tree to multi-tiered architectural cathedrals in the air...and now your students can make their own. Treehouse Construction is a project based learning activity that asks students to design to design and build a 3D version of their dream treehouse. This project based learning activity focuses on designing elements, using multiple probl
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Summer STEM Challenge Solar Oven Smores - Solar Energy Activity
In this summer STEM challenge students learn about solar energy as they design and build a solar oven to cook their own smores! This thermal energy project is cross-curricular with activities that incorporate science, reading, writing, math and creativity!Click the green PREVIEW button to see what is included in this fun activity!In this activity students will work through the engineering design process, utilize teamwork, communication, creative thinking and problem solving skills.Students will
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-3
Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! (PBL) For Google Classroom/Slides
Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! Design, Plan, and Organize the park of your dreams!This project integrates elements of research, design, technology, and planning as students build a water park for their town.***This resource is NOW compatible with GOOGLE SLIDES/Classroom***Included is a separate file is a link and instructions to use this resource digitally.You must MAKE A COPY of the file for your own use. Once a copy has been made, it can then be edited to fit your needs.****The
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2nd - 6th
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HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS | Entire Year Lab Bundle | NGSS Curriculum
Full High School Physics Lab Curriculum. Every lab is editable, so you can tweak things to fit your classroom perfectly. Each of these labs requires only basic materials.Here are all the labs that I do with my Regular, Honors, and AP Students. Each lab comes with worksheets that are differentiated depending on your students. Students who are doing these labs should at least have an understanding of basic algebra and geometry. Each of these labs leaves my students excited to learn physics through
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS4-1
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Extension Activities for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with Sorting Quiz
Extend the magic of reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with these 17 extension activities. Activities included:Chapter 1: Animagus ActivityChapter 2: Snake CraftChapter 3: Hogwarts Letter CraftChapter 4: WordsearchChapter 5: Diagon Alley ActivityChapter 6: Chocolate Frog CraftChapter 7: Sorting Quiz & CertificatesChapter 8: Hogwarts Self Portrait ActivityChapter 9: Crossword PuzzleChapter 10: Quidditch ChartChapter 11: Golden Snitch CraftChapter 12: Mirror of Erised ActivityChapte
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2nd - 4th
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Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets
Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face it...kids LOVE science experiments!!! It opens up a whole world of wonder, imagination, critical thinking, and hands on experiences!!! It's just FUN!!! This phenomenal Science Resource includes:100 + SIMPLE ExperimentsExperiments that only require simp
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PreK - 12th
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Shipwreck Challenge Social Skills Team Building Activities
Are you looking for fun team building activities for your students? This Shipwreck Challenge includes 6 no-prep activities that focus on teamwork, embedded social skills, and creative problem solving. Great for back-to-school, this resource can help build community in your classroom! Digital and printable versions are included.Please note: This resource comes in a zipped folder. You must have a Google account to access the Google Slides. The premise: students have been shipwrecked on an island,
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: End of the Year Bundle for Middle School
End of the Year STEM Activity: Egg Drop Challenge
Do you need a super engaging, ready-to-go lesson for your science class?
The Great EGG-scape STEM Activity is perfect for busy teachers that desire to place the learning in the students' hands! This activity is perfect because there are no special materials to buy (other than eggs). You can use regular classroom materials to engage your students in this student directed activity that they are sure to love.
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Henry and Bonita Eggstair have just opened a Skydiving Expedition business a
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3rd - 8th
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Atomic Theory Timeline Project | History of the Atom | Bohr Rutherford Models
The Atomic Theory Timeline Project is everything you need to give your chemistry students a nice background on the history of the atom! Students use skills of synthesizing informational text, organizing pieces of information into groups and then into a chronological order, and displaying the information in a clear and creative way.This project covers: Democritus, Aristotle and "the Death of Chemistry", Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, and the Modern Cloud Theory.I like to show this Ted Ed vide
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7th - 10th
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HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Energy Transformation: Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge 5-Day PBL & STEM - PPT
★ Top Selling Resource ★ Get students operating at a higher level of thinking with this Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge Unit! This product is a 5-Day PBL and STEM Project which allows students to create a Rube Goldberg-type machine using some basic materials provided by the teacher and materials from home. Students have the freedom to select which simple task their group's machine will achieve in a complicated way showcasing energy transformations.
Students will use one day to brainstorm, th
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5th - 9th
Mixtures and Solutions Sort Worksheet Activity and Craftivity
Engage your students while teaching them about the physical science concepts of mixtures and solutions! This craftivity is a great way to get in that much-needed practice and assess what they know!Check out the preview for details!Objective:For students to learn and retain the matter concepts of mixtures and solutions using an engaging activity.This Resource Covers:What mixtures and solutions areHow mixtures and solutions can be separatedExamples of mixtures and solutionsWith this Resource You'l
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3rd - 5th
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End of Year STEM Project Forces Motion Newtons Laws Assessment Bottle Rockets
This product is one of the most engaging and meaningful activities I do all year long! What kid wouldn’t want to build and launch rockets!?! Just take a look at an email I received from a former student about her memories of the bottle rocket lab and how it changed her life: Hi Mr. Williams,“How is Oak Crest lately?I was in your physical science class a loooooong long time ago (2008) and I thought I'd let you know that your bottle rockets project was what first got me into space propulsion. It w
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6th - 10th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-1
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
Electricity Lapbook & Passages | Electricity Activity | Circuits
This electricity lapbook kit includes 11 PAGES OF INFORMATIONAL PASSAGES about the pioneers of electricity, simple circuits, series & parallel circuits, conductors & insulators, lightbulbs, and troubleshooting, PLUS black line masters and photo illustrations for making an electricity lapbook with your students. Also included, are full color mini-posters of types of circuits, parts of a light bulb, and circuit troubleshooting tips that match the images in the passages. Use these resources
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science BUNDLE: Interactive Kits | Lapbooks & Passages
Scaffolded Natural Disasters Research Project Extreme Weather
Students will research specific facts about a natural disaster and create a brochure (either on paper or digital) about it. Are your students curious about natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes? This project will help students learn about different natural disasters around the world. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Students will love learning about extreme weather and natural disasters in this scaffolded research project.This Natural Disaster Brochur
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8th - 10th
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Atoms and the Periodic Table Unit | Elements Atomic Theory Metals and Nonmetals
Looking for student-centered, engaging ways to teach your students about the amazing world of atoms, elements, and the periodic table? This is my favorite unit to teach because I love seeing students get involved in learning the genius of the periodic table and the relevancy of chemistry in our everyday lives!You will be receiving these resources from my store at 20% off their regular prices, plus a Periodic People Intro to the Periodic Table activity and a digital performance-based assessment.T
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7th - 9th
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HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Paper Helicopter Experiment Scientific Method Activity
Are you looking for a fun and engaging lab to teach the scientific method? Students will love testing variables in this differentiated paper helicopter experiment! The paper helicopter (whirlybird) template is easy to use and students will be engaged as they test their hypothesis and collect data. This lab provides three levels of differentiation for easy scaffolding as well as practice graphing, calculating speed (not a prerequisite for this lab), and writing a conclusion. What will you find
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Also included in: Scientific Method Activity Lab Bundle
Changes in States of Matter Poster Project Science Research Activity
Use this science poster project with your upper elementary or middle school science students to learn about or reinforce the ideas of changes in states of matter, also called phase changes. Students choose one of the changes in states of matter (melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation, or sublimation). In their poster the students will need to include the definition of their change in state, examples, pictures, and a description of the particle movement. What's included:Detailed directions
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5th - 8th
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MS-PS1-4
Project Based Learning: Run An Animal Shelter (PBL) Print & Distance Learning
Your local community is going to open an animal shelter and they’ve asked for your students' assistance. These shelters play a crucial role in communities and many roles that go unnoticed but they're important for the welfare of the animal population. Now your students will get to run the show. There will be cats, dogs, and even some surprises. Are your students up to the challenge?***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slides.
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3rd - 6th
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