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Middle school physics resources
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Paper Airplane Science Experiment Lab
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This interdisciplinary unit incorporates paper airplane science experiments, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experience. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent vocab
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4th - 6th
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Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage
This easy to read, one page passage about heat transfer:defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energydescribes thermal energyexplains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each)It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a compa
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
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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Kinetic and Potential Energy Doodle Notes | Energy Transformations | Cornell
These scaffolded Kinetic and Potential Energy Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the concepts of energy as the ability to do work, mechanical, kinetic, and potential energy, and the specific types of energy, including elastic, chemical, gravitational, and nuclear potential energy and thermal, sound, radiant, and electrical energy. These notes also cover the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy transformations, and the relationship between kinetic and potential energy as a roller coaster
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
, MS-PS3-1
Newton's Laws of Motion Color by Number - Science Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding Newton's Laws of Motion. Each question will require students to classify a scenario as Newton's 1st, 2nd, or 3rd law. After answering the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun Isaac Newton coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐Please note that this color-by-number i
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6th - 8th
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Energy Transformations Color By Number - Science Color by Number
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding energy transformations. Each question contains one real-life example and the students must select the correct energy transformation that matches. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun light bulb coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐Please note that this color-by-nu
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion Activities - Google Slides™ and Print
This is a print and digital interactive science notebook resource that uses Google Slides. There are 6 interactive force and motion activities that include Newtons Laws of Motion, net force and unbalanced/balanced forces. These activities are perfect for a physical science class with no prep! Perfect for online learning or in-person instruction!Use these activities for:Sub PlansTest Prep (Florida SSA, Texas STAAR, NGSS)Online LearningHomeworkIndependent reviewStationsInteractive Notebook Activit
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Vee
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
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3rd - 6th
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Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set
Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Electromagnetic Waves Spectrum Doodle Notes | Middle School Science | Cornell
These scaffolded Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum Cornell Doodle Notes can be used to cover the background information of electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. These notes depict a model of the interacting electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave. They provide a detailed visual of the 7 main types of electromagnetic waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, the visible light spectrum, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Potential and Kinetic Energy - Color By Number Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding potential and kinetic energy. The questions focus on relative amounts of potential and kinetic energy, not calculations. This aligns with NGSS MS-PS3. After completing the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun football coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐Please no
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
Forces and Motion PowerPoint, Notes & Exam - Google Slides
About this Product:All items in this product are 100% EDITABLE and DIFFERENTIATED. The product includes:• PowerPoint Presentation (88 differentiated slides)• Scaffolded Notes (differentiated and modified/completed notes included)• Summative Examination (differentiated and answer key included)• Copies of the Presentation, Notes and Exam saved as Google App Files (read below)Importante Notes:• Download a FREE PowerPoint, Notes & Exam to learn more about my resources• Save $$$ with the Physical
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-4
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
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Also included in: Forces and Motion Unit | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Kinetic and Potential Energy Webquest Activity
Put learning into your students' hands with this KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY WebQuest Activity! Just PRINT and GO....that's it! This highly engaging activity allows your students to research, manipulate, illustrate, explore and assess themselves as they create their own understanding of Mechanical Energy. Need a digital option? No problem! I am including a digital version of this activity. Please note: the digital version is delivered as a link to a Google Slides document that you can assign y
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-1
Physical Science Bell Ringers or Exit Slips - FULL YEAR BUNDLE
This resource is a compilation of editable daily quizzes or bell ringers to start off each class period for your an entire school year for a Physical Science course. It is an excellent way to check in with each student on a daily basis in a quick and efficient manner, and is my favorite way to start class smoothly and effectively. It includes 165 days worth of assessment questions covering the following content: • Scientific Method: Safety, lab equipment, measurements, experimental design
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8th - 10th
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Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer Activities - Digital Google Slides™ and Print
This is a print and digital interactive science notebook resource that uses Google Slides. There are 6 interactive heat transfer activities related to thermal energy, conductors, insulators, conduction, convection and radiation. These activities are perfect for a physical science class with no prep! Perfect for online learning or in-person instruction!Use these activities for:Sub PlansTest Prep (Florida SSA, Texas STAAR, NGSS)Online LearningHomeworkIndependent reviewStationsInteractive Notebook
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: Heat and Energy Bundle - Editable and Google Slides™
Newton's Second Law of Motion Color By Number - Force, Mass, and Acceleration
In this activity, students will answer 15 questions regarding force, mass, and acceleration — Newton's 2nd law of motion. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun space shuttle coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.⭐ Distance Learning Notice ⭐Please note that this color-by-number is intended as a printable resource. Color-by-numbers are great to use for
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6th - 8th
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Newton's Laws of Motion Doodle Notes - 3 Pager - Newton's 1st 2nd 3rd Law
Doodle notes are a great way to help students make personal connections with the content. This resource is a three-page doodle notes activity that focuses on Newton's Laws of Motion. Students will doodle and complete embedded checking for understanding tasks regarding Newton's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd law of motion. The notes will look great inside science interactive notebooks or a student binder.Included:✔ 3 Page Doodle Notes Sheet (Fill-in-the-Blank Version) ✔ 3 Page Doodle Notes Sheet (Open Note Ve
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM - Print and Digital
Save time and energy with this no-prep, PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM bundle! This print and digital curriculum includes all of the lessons, notes, labs, activities, practice worksheets, STEM activities, projects, quizzes, review games and exams you need to teach an entire year of Physical Science. Every major Physical Science unit will be covered and are listed below. Click on the links below to see a preview of each unit.Topics Included in this Bundle:►INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE ►FORCE AND
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
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Kinetic & Potential Energy Practice Worksheets
Review Kinetic and Potential Energy with this easy to use and check worksheet covering identifying points and solving equations. This resource includes 5 pages of student practice. 3 pages where students identify points (highest amount of kinetic energy, potential energy is decreasing, etc.)2 pages where students will solve using the kinetic and potential energy equationsWho is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It pr
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-1
Also included in: Energy & Work Unit
SOUND & LIGHT WAVES Word Search Worksheet Activity - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Help students learn important vocabulary when introducing or reviewing a unit on sound and light waves with this word search puzzle worksheet. The kids will enjoy themselves hunting for the hidden terms and will be reviewing meaning and spelling as they have fun. The definitions are included making this a great tool for review. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed cla
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4th - 7th
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Physical Science Midterm and Final Exam Review and Test Pack
This product is everything you need to administer a successful midterm and final exam in your physical science classroom – plus the supportive resources you need to review with your students. This physical science exam pack includes editable versions of midterm and final exams, all differentiated for CP and honors level classes. All tests include multiple choice and open response questions, plus detailed answer keys. Best of all, everything in this pack is editable so you can perfectly customi
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8th - 10th
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Newtons Laws of Motion Review Sheet and Real World Examples with Application
Newton's Laws can be seen all over the place! Twenty-Six real-world scenarios are included in this Newton's Laws worksheet. Students are first asked to write in the laws and determine whether each example best demonstrates Newton's 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Law of Motion. Great for homework, test review, or a sub-plan. This is a great way to tell if students really understand the laws. Product is divided into 2 worksheets. ALSO INCLUDED: An Application Challenge! Students are asked to find their own e
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Fidget Spinner STEM Challenge Activities and Science Experiment
The ORIGINAL Fidget Spinner Stem Challenge & Science Lab! Discover the science of fidget spinners with this engaging and low-prep STEM activity. Practice scientific method with an exploration of variables, data collection, graphing, mean/average, and more...all while having fun!This self-paced, fidget spinner activity is print-and-go. Each activity sheet guides students through the project. STEM Challenge Overview:Students will use the included visual directions, graphic organizers, chart
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3rd - 6th
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Magnets and Magnetism Color by Number - Science Color By Number
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to magnetism. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun magnet coloring page. Included:➤ Student Question Sheet➤ Student Coloring Page➤ Teacher KeysHow is this product useful?✔ Excellent summative assessment ✔ Addresses scientific misconceptions✔ Versatile - use for classwork, homework, early finishers, extra credit, test review, quiz, or an engaging sub lesson ✔ Includes non-cutesy graphi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Physical Science Color by Number Bundle
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