42 results
Physics lessons for Easel Activities
End of the Year Craft STEM Activities Summer STEM Challenges Packet Worksheets
3 End of the Year STEM Challenges - Mini Golf Course (Hole in One) Challenge, Balloon Rocket Car Challenge, and Trampoline Challenge. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section.This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really get their brains going during the en
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS Physical Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Physical Science Teaching Materials!Important Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Physical Science products.• Vocab activities are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum includes Nature of Science teaching materials. *********************************************************************************************************PAYMENT PLANS• My curricula offer the BEST value in my TpT store but are sold at the highest price point• I now o
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, 5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 5-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-4
...
Force and Motion Science Unit for Early Elementary
This is a complete five/six week unit full of experiments and activities to teach about the basic concepts of force and motion - particularly push, pull, friction, and gravity.
In this unit you will receive an introduction to teaching force and motion, material lists, procedures, and data recording forms for NINE experiments, and photos to guide your work all the way. Each section is so comprehensive, that you could even hand it to a substitute teacher, and they would have everything they need
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 1st
Types:
Also included in: Science Units Bundle for Early Elementary
Law of Conservation of Energy Lab Activity Middle School {Bouncy Ball Physics}
This product teaches students about different forms of kinetic and potential energy including elastic potential energy, thermal energy, and gravitational potential energy. he main principle behind this lab is the Law of Conservation of Energy. Students will drop a bouncy ball from different heights and will compare the rebound heights from different altitudes. Then, students will experiment to see how rebound height changes with each consecutive bouncy ball height. Included in this resource:- Te
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Forces & Energy Lab Experiment Bundle
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Light Heat Electricity Magnetism
This pack of reading comprehension passages is perfect for practicing physical science in a fun way. The questions at the end of each comprehension passage require various reading skills and will challenge each reader. Each science topic is CCSS aligned. Titles include:Characteristics of Light: Reflection and Refraction, Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction, Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy, Symbols and Electric Circuits, Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism.Science Reading C
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Pinwheels and The Force of Wind
This is a simple activity that allows students to see that wind is a force. They begin to understand that wind can push and pull, and they can experience first hand how increasing the strength of the force increases the resulting motion.
In this product you will receive:
- a list of materials
- step by step instructions for how to make the pinwheels
- real photos accompanying the instructions to provide clarity
- printable pinwheel template
- science writing paper for student reflections after
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 1st
Types:
Simple Machines - Notes & Problems with Key
Topic: Simple Machines actual mechanical advantage, ideal mechanical advantage, work input, work output, and mechanical efficiency. This is an introductory lesson to introduce terms and equations before students perform labs. I use this with my freshman level general science and junior conceptual physics classes after we complete the unit on work and power. It is intended for students who are in pre-algebra or algebra 1. Depending on the level of your students, this could take between 30 and
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in: Physics Bundle
Static Electricity Lab Activity
This middle school static lab is a lot of fun, and memorable for students. It includes an explanation, with diagrams, of static electricity, and then five stations of activities for students to explore static electricity. It also has summary questions for them to answer to process and assess their knowledge.Materials needed: Pop cansInflated balloons Packing peanuts in a plastic bagSmall pieces of wool clothPuffed wheat cerealBlack plastic strips (you could also use a comb, small ruler, or an
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Matter: A Second Grade NGSS Science Unit
This Structure and Properties of Matter Science Unit that I have created aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and Mystery Science Second Grade Unit: Material Magic (this product can also be used without pairing it with Mystery Science).Save over 20% on the Second Grade Science BundleWhat is included in this Structure and Properties of Matter Science Unit: Teacher Lesson Plans Vocabulary CardsStudent Mini-bookPrintable / Projectable BooksStructure and Properties of Matter JournalS
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: Second Grade Science Bundle
Force and Motion Experiment - Egg on a Ramp
This is a great large group experiment that can be used to teach the scientific process. It shows students how different variables impact an experiment, and they have a hands on look at force and motion by observing a car going down a ramp. Finally, they see concrete evidence that safety belts are important!
In this product you will receive:
- a list of materials
- step by step instructions for how to prepare and conduct the experiment
- real photos accompanying the instructions to provide clar
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
Roller Coaster STEM Activity – Potential & Kinetic Energy Transfer Challenge
Have some fun with roller coasters! In this STEM activity, students design, test, and refine a device that converts potential to kinetic energy (and vice versa). Tasks focus on transfer, or transformation, from one form of energy to another.Open the preview to take a closer look at this fun science activity. Kids explore science concepts while practicing engineering design processes.Simple materials can be found online or at your local hardware store. For the first activity, you will need short
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
Collisions, Potential and Kinetic Energy: Activities, Texts, Puzzles, Quiz, Web
Use this great product to teach about collisions, potential and kinetic energy. Look at all the resources included with this purchase: ★ Two simple demonstrations you can use to introduce these topics ☆ A short text with two reading levels for potential and kinetic energy ★ Recordings of the texts ☆ A short text also with a recording about gravitational and elastic potential energy ★ A teacher demonstration of collision using toy balls, a binder, and an empty milk carton
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Balloons & Static PhET Lab | Auto Graded Google Form Lesson | NGSS PS2-3
This complete & comprehensive Google Form lesson engages students with a cute/silly phenomenon video of balloons, static and a cat. Students describe what they wonder about it and how they think the phenomenon works (cause & effect). Students learn important concepts by reading about electric forces & electric charge from CK12 and watching a 3 minute TEDed video (all linked in the form lesson) to reference atoms, charges, conductors, insulators, charging methods and polarization. Stu
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS3-2
, HS-PS2-4
, HS-PS3-5
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passage PowerPoints Motion and Energy
This useful physical science powerpoint passages pack allows you to assign, check and review reading comprehension with ease. Includes full answer keys and CCSS aligned questions.Numerous science pictures to help explain difficult topics. Give this reading comprehension product a try today!Titles include:Kinetic and Potential Energy, Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Simple Machines 2, Thermal Energy, Sound and Light Energy.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages es
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Passages PowerPoint Bundle 5th-6th Grade
Accuracy, Precision, Random Uncertainty & Systematic Error Worksheet
This worksheet is part of a video lesson. The content is based on Topic 1.2 of the IB Physics syllabus. Concepts include the difference between accuracy and precision, the relationship between accuracy and precision to systematic error and random uncertainty, identifying systematic errors and random uncertainties in practical situations, and methods to reduce systematic error and random uncertainty. The video lesson is suitable to flipped classroom, independent learning or traditional classroom
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Master Physics: Projectile Motion Intro (Inquiry Based Guide + PPT+ Easel)
Teaching Projectile Motion?Using this resource allows students to learn projectile motion with the goal of "programming" a robot to the appropriate specifications to score a basket by shooting a basketball from the free throw line. Using this guide, students will build upon their knowledge of kinematics and trigonometry to "perfect the code" of their robot.After completing this resource, students will be able to:Define the variables of motion in vertical and horizontal directionsSolve for the in
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Master Physics: Intro to Free Body Diagrams (Inquiry Based Guide + Ppt + Easel)
Teaching Free Body Diagrams? Use this inquiry based guide to allow students to discover how to draw and interpret Free Body Diagrams and how they relate to Newton's Laws. Students will start with an example that will gradually release students from a guided approach to a free inquiry approach. This resource is best used as a guided inquiry teaching tool.Students will eventually be able to:Draw Free Body DiagramsDescribe Balanced vs. Unbalanced ForcesRelate Free Body Diagrams to Newton's LawsWhy
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-1
RAMPAGE! Discover Ramps and Simple Machines with the 5E Learning Cycle!
Guide students through a fun and engaging lesson about ramps using the 5E Learning Cycle! This activity would be an ideal, low-prep introduction to simple machines. This activity guides students through each step of the 5E Learning Cycle.Engage: Students will watch a video clip of the X Games Mega Ramp competition and record initial thoughts and predictions about how ramps work.Explore: Students will use teacher-selected materials (textbooks, folders, etc.) to engineer three ramps. They will rec
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Physical Science Reading Passages Physical and Chemical Properties Word Document
This physical science resource will be a valuable addition to your reading folder. Use these passages to assess how well your students can read and understand challenging texts.Enjoy science being fun and educational at the same time. Questions are CCSS aligned.Titles include:Measuring Matter: Mass, Volume, and Density, Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter, Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds, Chemicals: Helpful and Harmful.Science Reading Comprehension
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
Newton's first law of Motion, The law of Inertia Video Lesson
This worksheet is part of a video lesson. The content is based on Topic 2.2 of the IB Physics syllabus. The following ideas are explored: statement of the first law, uniform motion does not require force, zero net force implies zero or constant velocity, and numerous applications. This practice sheet was designed to accompany the free video lesson available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ibuNwheP0There are 2 pages of questions and 2 pages of solutions.Please write a review (must wait 24 ho
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Everything so Far
Physical Science Reading PowerPoints Properties of Objects and Materials
This physical science resource will be a valuable addition to your reading folder. Use these powerpoint passages to assess how well your students can read and understand challenging texts.Enjoy science being fun and educational at the same time. Questions are CCSS aligned.Titles include:Measuring Matter: Mass, Volume, and Density, Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter, Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds, Chemicals: Helpful and Harmful.Science Reading Com
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Passages PowerPoint Bundle 5th-6th Grade
Newton's Third Law
Are you looking for a fun and hands-on experience to help students construct their own understanding of Newton's Third Law? In this guided investigation, students explore Newton's Third Law by examining the relationship between the circumference of a balloon rocket and the distance it travels. Then they apply their knowledge of forces to explain the relationship.This project is designed for middle school physical science students. Students should have some background knowledge on balanced and un
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Newton's Laws of Motion Lab
Physical Science Comprehension Word Document Light Heat Electricity Magnetism
This pack of comprehension passages is perfect for practicing physical science in a fun way.The questions at the end of each comprehension passage require various reading skills and will challenge each reader. Each science topic is CCSS aligned.Titles include:Characteristics of Light: Reflection and Refraction, Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction, Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy, Symbols and Electric Circuits, Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism.Science Reading Comprehensi
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages Word Document Bundle
Acceleration Worksheet to accompany a Video Lesson
This worksheet is part of a video lesson. The content is based on Topic 2.1 of the IB Physics syllabus. Concepts emphasized in the lesson include distinguishing acceleration from speed, distinguishing between negative acceleration and deceleration, and using data, graphs and ticker tapes to calculate acceleration. The worksheet was designed to accompany the following free video lesson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PVqMbgVpDYThere are 18 questions on 2 pages and 3 pages of solutions. My Yout
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in: Exercises in Kinematics to accompany primarily free video lessons.
Showing 1-24 of 42 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands