Halloween physics rubrics

Add structure and assessment to your fun Rube Goldberg, critical thinking engineering project during a forces/motion and simple machines unit discussing the change in kinetic energy as it is transferred from one object to another. Low prep and super fun end of year project based learning! During all of the designing excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process. The students start out with a brainstorming s

Subjects:

Projects, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Rubrics

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

3-PS2-1

, MS-ETS1-4

, 3-PS2-2

, MS-PS3-2

, 4-PS3-3

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Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science

Haunted House Expressive Halloween Writing Unit with Rubric

Created by

Carrie Perez NBCT

Looking for an October or Halloween writing project? Haunted House Expressive Writing Unit is a high-interest writing activity for students and teachers! Perfect for October and the Halloween season, it gives students a chance to express their creativity in a way they can relate to their HUGE interest in all things scary (or funny). **Check out my BLOG POST Part 1 and BLOG POST Part 2 to see how I use it in my classroom.** In this unit, you will receive: 5 5-Senses Writing Plan Templates -

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.3.3

, W.4.3

, W.5.3

, W.5.3a

, W.5.3b

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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl Horror Story Study | Printable & Digital

Created by

It's Lit Teaching

Analyze foreshadowing and the horror genre with "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl! This creepy and fun story is an excellent deep dive into foreshadowing and other essential horror genre techniques. Roald Dahl's short stories are delightful and students will be immediately intrigued by "The Landlady" because it comes from the creator of many of their favorite book-to-movie adaptations. Unlike much of the horror genre, "The Landlady" by Roald Dahlis creepy without resorting to gore or PG-13+ language

Subjects:

Halloween, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Horror Genre Study Unit for Digital or In-person

RUBE GOLDBERG AND SIMPLE MACHINES UNIT-Rubric, Digital Scavenger Hunt, Task Card

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Here are three resources introducing simple machines and then having the students create Rube Goldberg machines as part of a force and motion unit. Please look closely at the descriptions of each of the three products. There is a digital or printable simple machine scavenger hunt that the students can use around their home or at school. There is a task card simple machine set and then a structured layout on how to have the students build their own Rube Goldberg machines with rubrics included. Ar

Subjects:

Activities, Rubrics, Centers

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Kindergarten and First Grade Writing Activities for October and November

Created by

Teaching With Love and Laughter

Welcome to Writing Right Through October and November! This series will help you and your students practice various writing skills and genres in a fun and engaging way. Each month, you will find a new set of writing activities that are aligned with the seasons and holidays.➤Do you struggle each week, trying to plan for writing instruction? ➤Do you need some easy and effective writing activities for young learners?➤Do you want writing activities that don't require hours of preparation or grading,

Subjects:

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Writing

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics, Centers

Also included in: Kindergarten and First Grade Writing Activities for the Year Bundle

Electrical Circuit Arcade Games STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with Rubrics, Check-ins

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Teach electricity while adding structure and assessment to your ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ARCADE GAMES engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Using electricity to build games can be so much fun and students learn about circuits, insulators and conductors, and the strength of electric forces as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming sess

Subjects:

Projects, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Rubrics

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS2-3

, MS-PS2-5

Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science

Claim, Evidence and Reasoning (C.E.R.) Rubric NGSS

Created by

Mercury Manufacturing

This is a rubric that is specifically design for CER's. In next generation science and now in general, science is all about CER's. The student creates a claim based on observations. Then collects evidence to collaborate claim. Finally, the student uses scientific concepts, theories, and laws to reason why his/her claim is a valid claim. Please see my 3 C.E.R. specific tests.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

L'Air et le Vol (Air and Flight Unit grade 6 French Immersion)

Created by

My Classroom Cafe

L'AIR ET LE VOL -Science unit in French on Air and Flight Index of the Unit: C’est quoi l’air? .……………………………....... p. 3 Tableau S-V-A ………………………….....…… p. 4 Les propriétés de l’air ………………….....…… p. 5 L’air a une masse …………....……….....…….. p. 6 L’air a de la pression ……….………….....…… p. 7 L’air a de la température …….....………...…... p. 9 Les objets qui utilisent les propriétés de l’air... p. 11 Les forces agissant sur le vol ………………… p. 12 La portance …………………………………….. p. 13 Le poids ……………..……………

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Rubrics, Lesson

Newtons Laws of Motion Activity - Force and Motion One Pager

Created by

The Science Rainbow

This Force and Motion activity will have your students critically writing and drawing about Newton's three laws of motion. This Science One Pager helps students develop a deeper understanding of Inertia, Force and Acceleration, and Action Reaction. This is an excellent way to have students show what they know at the end of a unit and have beautiful artwork to display!!___________________________________________________________________Product Includes:This product is a ZIP file (compressed folder

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Posters, Rubrics

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: 8th Grade Science One Pagers Bundle

Magnet Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics, Daily Journal

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Low, easy prep! Add structure and assessment to your MAGNETIC MAZES critical thinking, engineering project! (MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5). Building a magnet maze game can be so much fun and students demonstrate their knowledge of the strength of magnetic fields as they create. In all of the excitement it can be easy for the students to lose their focus so I have created a more structured approach to the engineering process.The students start out with a brainstorming session, that includes a rubric, and p

Subjects:

Projects, Reflective Journals for Teachers, Rubrics

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS2-3

, MS-PS2-5

Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science

Paper Roller Coasters

Created by

Outstanding Outliers

Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl

Subjects:

Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Physics

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Montessori, Rubrics

Taking Flight with Paper Airplanes

Created by

Outstanding Outliers

In this lesson students learn about the motion and design of paper airplanes. They learn about the following science topics: force, aerodynamics, drag, thrust, gravity, and lift. As an introduction to flight students learn about the Wright Brothers and discuss how airplanes have changed over time and the impact the invention of the airplane had on society as a whole. Then students begin to explore with paper airplanes, leading to many questions about how to build them to get the longest flight p

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Other (Science), Physics

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Rubrics

Personal Horror Narrative Writing Activity | Printable & Digital

Created by

It's Lit Teaching

Assess students on their understanding of suspense, mood, and the horror genre with this personal narrative writing activity. Students will write a short story about a scary memory while trying to incorporate crucial elements of the horror genre. This writing activity is a great assessment, enrichment opportunity, or just a fun activity to do around Halloween!Students will first brainstorm times in their lives when they felt fear. Then, they'll map out ideas for creating a creepy setting and pac

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Horror Genre Study Unit for Digital or In-person

Missing Monster Activity | Descriptive Writing Assignment | Includes Rubric

Created by

inspiring little minds

I am always looking for a fun and engaging way to get my students to write. This Halloween favourite will have your kids ASKING for more! Students will use their descriptive writing knowledge to describe their Monster that just went MISSING!! HELP!!This Spooktacular resource includes...- assignment instructions & success criteria- descriptive writing graphic organizer- student writing template- assignment rubricTIP: have students design their Monster in art class to use as an art mark!This r

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Rubrics

Halloween Persuasive Writing Project - Halloween Costume Contest

Created by

The Knitted Apple

Can't get your students to stop talking about their Halloween costumes? Harness the excitement by developing their persuasive writing skills with a fictional costume contest! This resource includes:2-day lesson plans for the Halloween Costume Contest writing projectSmall group warm-up activity to engage students and review persuasive/opinion writing skills (Halloween costume cards)Project assignment page (explaining the project to students)Student planning and project pagesGrading rubricExample

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Printables, Rubrics, Lesson

Also included in: Holiday Persuasive Writing Bundle {Halloween and Christmas}

Halloween Haiku: A Poetry Writing Activity

Created by

Agnew's Academic Area

Are you looking for a fun way to incorporate poetry writing into your classroom? Do you need a fun autumn bulletin board idea? Haiku poems are a fun and creative way to reinforce poetry writing within your classroom. They are also a great way to review syllable count in words. A haiku is often written about nature but can easily connect to Halloween and can depict any element of this fun holiday. Use the templates provided or have your students create their own creative final draft and you ha

Subjects:

Halloween, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Rubrics

Distance Learning: Waves in the Real World Presentations Project

Created by

Rachel Arbor

The purpose of this project is to challenge students to make connections between longitudinal and transverse waves and their real-life applications. This project is a great extension after a unit on light vs. sound waves, wave characteristics, etc. that will get students building relevance and understanding on their content knowledge. They get to be the scientists, researchers, and hone in on an essential real-world skill: public speaking! This project challenges students to think outside the bo

Subjects:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

MS-PS4-1

, MS-PS4-2

, MS-PS4-3

Bundle: HS Physics - Physics TQB NO-PREP Google Forms™ 2000Qs

Created by

Atom Academy

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Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

Halloween Poetry for Mental Images

Created by

Renee Hardin

Don't be scared of poetry! Have a spooktacular time teaching mental images through fun Halloween poems. Using the poems: "I'm Dressing Up for Halloween" and "There's a Spider on the Ceiling," you can teach children how to create their mental images from sensory words in the poems. Use these poems to introduce, *rhythm, rhyme and repetition in poetry *stanzas and lines Rubrics are provided if you wish to use these as assessments. This is a great activity for the holiday season! Enjoy!!!

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Rubrics, Lesson, Centers

Bundled Physics Scavenger Hunts

Created by

Dunigan Science

If you’d like your students to see the physics around them, take advantage of those irritating cell phones and have them take photographs of physics phenomena. This is my new favorite thing because my students now see the world differently. Students work in a cooperative group to photograph specific physics phenomena. They’ll surprise you with their cleverness and what they’ve learned. Get ready to be impressed! This package includes 5 scavenger hunts: simple machines, momentum, electrici

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Rubrics

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Roller Coaster Physics Project - Forces and Motion

Created by

Sassy Science Teacher

This is an exciting culminating project I use after completing our unit on Forces and Motion. With this project, students research the design of a roller coaster, design their own roller coaster, and make it come to life in class! For the construction, all you need is gray pipe insulation - cut in half, duct tape, and marbles. A rubric is included to help guide students so they'll know what is expected of them. There are guided steps to ensure students are including (and labeling) the forces

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

RUBE GOLDBERG AND SIMPLE MACHINES Complete UNIT Bundle

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Here are 7 resources introducing simple machines and then having the students create a very structured Rube Goldberg machine as part of a force and motion unit. Please look closely at the descriptions of each of the 7 products. Included in this resource:Structured Rube Goldberg Machines Project with Rubrics and AssessmentsRube Goldberg Project End Goal Choice BoardPhoto Sort Simple Machines Introduction ActivityHome or Schoolyard Simple Machines Scavenger HuntSimple Machines Bingo GameSimple Mac

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