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3rd grade physical science resources on sale
Summer STEM Activity Build a Catapult & Design Process & STEM Challenge
Would you like your students to build a catapult? Students will learn about mangonels and trebuchets. Using the design process, students will build a catapult, test it, evaluate it according to the criteria and constraints, compare it with other design solutions, and improve their own design solutions. Students will learn about the mangonel, which uses tension to power the launch and the trebuchet, which uses a counterweight and gravity to launch the projectile. Students will love this engaging
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Light Energy Worksheets and Activities
Show your students how fun science can be with these activities and worksheets about light energy. This file has student readings with comprehension questions, worksheets, important vocabulary, lab stations, and research assignments on light energy. Please see the PREVIEW above for a closer look at what is included!Click here to follow me and be notified of new products and sales!Topics:How do we see?BioluminescenceWhat is light?How do we see color?Reflection and refractionTransparent, translu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Light Energy BUNDLE | Light Energy Unit and Task Cards
Summer STEM Challenge - Electrical Circuits Copper Tape Engineering Activities
Students will love these STEM Activities! In these STEM Challenges on circuit electricity, students will create paper circuits using copper tape. Students will use STEM engineering skills while creating all types of conductive tape circuits using copper tape, coin batteries, and LED diodes to complete the challenges. Great for science lessons on current electricity, STEM camps, and after-school STEM programs. Each STEM challenge can be done independently, though they do build in complexity.This
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in: 8th Grade Science Arizona Science Standards Full Year Science Lessons
Summer STEM Activities and Engineering Design Thinking for Stem Camp Challenge
Great for summer science. Students will love these STEM Challenges! Teachers will love the factthat the materials for STEM Engineering challenges are inexpensive and easy to find. These NGSS STEM activities will have students using engineering design thinking and conducting fair tests for these engineering challenges. Great for Summer STEM Activities! ✅Challenges Included: Sound SandwichStacking Cups ChallengeZipline ChallengePing Pong Ball LauncherFlashlightBalloon RescueFloat the BoatBuild a
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Light Energy Activity - Forms of Energy: Light Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt
Light vocabulary used: light energy, reflection, refraction, visible spectrum, rainbow, opaque, translucent, transparent, convex lens, concave lens, prism, white light, etc.**This is also part of my Light Activities BUNDLE!!**Let students get up and MOVE while you introduce them to LIGHT!! In this activity, they will complete a scavenger hunt to find important information about many of the properties of light. They will also find a hidden message along the way! When finished, students will have
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Science Scavenger Hunt Activity Bundle, Elementary Science Activities
Electricity and Magnetism Worksheets and Activities
Make your life easier with all you need to teach electricity and magnetism! This download includes a mix of hands on activities, reading comprehension, and teacher led learning. There are over 100 pages to help your students master these science concepts. Please see the PREVIEW above for a closer look at what is included!Click here to follow me and be notified of new products and sales!What is included?Teacher info: vocabularyVocabulary sheetsVocabulary word cardsObjectivesLesson plan: intro a
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Electricity and Magnetism BUNDLE
STEM-Paper Plane Challenge
⭐Looking for a fun STEM challenge for your students?Easy prep and loads of fun!! Take your students on a flight of fun with this exciting STEM challenge! Perfect for teachers looking for an easy-prep and engaging activity that will keep their students entertained and learning for hours.☀️ With this resource, your students will explore the principles of flight, test their design skills, and compete in healthy competitions with their own paper airplanes. Plus, they'll get some sneaky exercise in a
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Bundle
Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Energy, & Electricity Vocabulary BUNDLE
Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Energy, & Electricity:Force and Motion: force, motion, speed, acceleration, velocity, inertia, gravity, frictionSimple Machines: simple machine, compound machine, inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, pulleyForms of Energy: energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, thermal energy, light energy, sound energy, energy transformationElectricity: current electricity, static electricity, electrical charge, electron, circuit, sw
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3rd - 7th
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Magnetism & Magnets: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + 2 Worksheets
Magnetism & Magnets: Google Slides, Distance Learning + PPT + 2 WorksheetsInteractive presentation & interactive quiz on Magnetism & Magnets. Please watch the preview video before purchasing to understand the depth of content and interactivity of this product.INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on Magnetism and different types of magnets. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POW
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Materials and Properties Worksheets & Printables
Materials and Properties Worksheets - These fun and engaging sorts are a great way to revise materials and properties. This pack consists of a variety of NO PREP fun and engaging printable activities including sorts and scavenger hunts around the school.*********************************************************************This kit is also available in the money saving bundle below:Materials and Properties Bundle*********************************************************************Included in this
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Materials and Properties Bundle - No Prep Worksheets, Task Cards
Geography worksheet: Label the lines of longitude and latitude
Geography worksheet: Label the lines of longitude and latitudeStudents have to label the lines of latitude and longitude with the correct names (Equator, South Pole, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, North Pole)Worksheet aimed at primary level/ high school levelStudent can color in the world map when they are finishedAnswer key included on second page.
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2nd - 7th
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Summer STEM Activities Engineering & Design Thinking Stem Challenge
Great for summer science. Students will love these STEM Challenges! These NGSS STEM activities will have students using engineering design thinking and conducting fair tests for these engineering challenges. Teachers will love that the materials are inexpensive and easy to find. These are not just crafts! Students will use real engineering skills and design thinking!Challenges Included: Balloon Powered CarPaddle BoatToothpick TowerWhirlybirdPendulumIn this second set of STEM challenges, student
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Periodic Table of Elements Notes & Slides Coloring Activity Matter Lesson
Keep it simple with these visual one page notes and slide presentation to engage your students as they learn how the periodic table of elements is organized and how to figure out the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an element. There are 3 differentiate sets of notes: fill-in-the-blank, first letter given and then fill-in-the-blank, and blank. A colored answer key is also provided and presentation has a multiple choice quiz is built in for a quick check.What is included?⭐ 1 Fill-in-
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Summer STEM Challenge Gravity and an Inclined Plane & Engineering
Are you looking for a fun activity on gravity? Students will love learning about gravity in these lessons. This unit includes a STEM Engineering challenge on using gravity to lift something with a counterweight system. Students will learn that the gravitational force exerted by Earth causes objects to be directed downward.Standards Addressed:NGSS 5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.Utah SEEd Standard 3.3.3Construct an explanation
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS2-1
, MS-ETS1-1
States of Matter: Reading Passages, Activities, Task Cards,Labs, Posters
Unleash Science Brilliance: The Ultimate States of Matter Collection for Trailblazing Teachers! Ready to revolutionize your science classes? Dive into our States of Matter Collection — a treasure trove of teaching gold designed to make your lessons unforgettably captivating and wildly effective. What's Inside: Engaging Reading Passages: Transform dull lessons into thrilling explorations with captivating reading materials. Anchor Charts & Posters: Infuse vibrancy into your classroom, creatin
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3rd - 6th
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All-in-One Magnet Unit: Anchor Chart, Reading Passages, Task Cards, and More
All-in-One Magnet Unit: Anchor Chart, Reading Passages, Task Cards, and More!Unlock the captivating world of magnets with this comprehensive resource collection tailored to ignite curiosity and understanding in your classroom. From interactive activities to engaging assessments, this bundle offers a magnetic learning experience like no other.What's Included: Anchor Chart & Posters: Visual aids that serve as foundational tools, simplifying complex concepts and making magnetism easily compreh
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2nd - 4th
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Light Energy Activity Bundle
Light vocabulary used: light energy, reflection, refraction, visible spectrum, rainbow, opaque, translucent, transparent, convex lens, concave lens, prism, white light, etc.*Please note: These activities are intended to be an introduction and review of light and its properties. It includes great notes for students, but is not comprehensive. PLEASE SEE THE PREVIEW!.....You'll love it!Let students have fun learning about vocabulary and the properties of light!! When finished, students will have a
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3rd - 7th
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Designing and Building a Leprechaun Trap using Simple Machines STEM project
UPDATED 12/28/15!
This STEM project's objective is for students to design and build a leprechaun trap using simple machines from found or re-purposed items.
This is the perfect project for meaningfully integrating the St. Patrick's Day holiday theme into your classroom. Your students will have so much fun!
Purchase includes:
Designing and Building a Leprechaun Trap STEM project teacher directions
Designing and Building a Leprechaun Trap STEM project student directions sheet
Designing and
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3rd - 12th
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Simple Machines Unit Plan with Five Lessons
Simple Machines Unit Plan with Five Lessons. This is a five-lesson unit plan for grade 3 - 5 students which re-introduces the concepts of force, effort and load and develops them into group activities which explore the world of simple machines. Students apply the use of these simple machines (gears, pulleys, levers)to their real world applications. Co-operative learning is emphasised in these lessons as many of the manipulatives to be used are inexpensive, easily available and are simple everyda
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3rd - 6th
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Light Energy Review Activity - Light Vocabulary Bingo
Light vocabulary used: light energy, reflection, refraction, visible spectrum, rainbow, opaque, translucent, transparent, convex lens, concave lens, prism, white light, etc.**This is also part of my Light Activities BUNDLE!!**Light can be a difficult topic for students (and anyone)! Activities such as this BINGO game and my LIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT, provide students with fun ways to learn important information about the properties of light. When finished with the game, students will have a great not
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Light Energy Activity Bundle
Kitchen Science- Magic Milk Experiment. Simple and great fun
⭐Do your students love experiments? ⭐✅The look on their faces when they see the end result of this one is priceless. Easy to use with readily available materials- milk, food coloring and washing detergent...as simple as that✅Science has never been more fun with this great activity using resources found in the kitchen.✅This activity can be used with Pre-Schoolers to older students with the same exciting results.✅The moment when the detergent hits the milk and colouring is always a wow moment.✅Thi
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Bundle
The US Major Rivers : Google Slides. Mississippi. Colorado. Hudson + Worksheets
The US Major Rivers : Google Slides, Distance Learning + Powerpoint Version + Worksheets. Interactive presentation & quiz on US major rivers. Please view the video previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on The US major rivers. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or on a interactive smartboard in the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Label the US rivers'. This is
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Also included in: U.S.A Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
Geography worksheet: Label the five great lakes (USA)
Geography worksheet: Label the five great lakes (USA)Students have to label the major USA rivers (Ontario, Erie, Michigan, Superior, Huron)2 Versions include (B+W and a clearer Color map) Word bank/No word bank versions providedAnswer key included on the last page
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Geography worksheets: USA Bundle (10 worksheets, 70%+ off)
Oobleck Recipe and Worksheet (Dr. Seuss, Bartholomew and the Oobleck)
Dr. Suess' Bartholomew and the Oobleck recipe and corresponding worksheet for students!
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1st - 6th
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