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8th grade physical science projects for Microsoft PowerPoint
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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Grades:
5th - 9th
Rube Goldberg simple machine project
This is a 2 page description/procedure/rubric for a Rube Goldberg project. I gave my class 2 full weeks to work on this. They are provided with minimal materials, the rest is gathered from home (recyclable materials, toys, etc..). A PowerPoint presenation accompanies the Rube Goldberg machine. My students LOVED doing this and they learned a lot about simple machines as well.
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5th - 12th
Newton's Laws of Motion Video Demonstration Project
This Newton's Laws of Motion Project will help your students differentiate and understand Newton's 3 Laws of Motion! The structured notes will help your students to sort out the three laws and the video demonstration project will help you to assess their understanding. Students are provided one visually-rich structured notes page for each of Newton's three Laws of Motion (students fill in the missing words). The notes follow a Powerpoint containing introductions to each law, examples, explanatio
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Motion and Forces Unit | Speed Velocity Acceleration Newtons Laws Forces
Wheel of Thermal Energy Student Project for Radiation, Convection, & Conduction
Wheel of Thermal Energy- Student ProjectThis project is perfect for students to demonstrate their knowledge of heat transfer through radiation, convection, and conduction!Students will write 3 facts and draw an illustration for the following terms: Radiation, Convection, Conduction and Temperature or Thermal Energy.This product comes in an EDITABLE version where teachers can adjust the directions, terms used, and point total to fit the need of your classroom and students!All you need is to suppl
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4th - 8th
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Electrical Circuit Arcade Games STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with Rubrics, Check-ins
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
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Magnet Maze STRUCTURED STEM PROJECT with ASSESSMENT Rubrics, Daily Journal
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
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
Also included in: 10 STEM PROJECTS For Middle School- Physics, Life, Environmental Science
Atomic Theory Activity Structure of Atoms Discovery Timeline Project
Both GOOGLE SLIDES AND POWERPOINT versions are included!Students learn the history of the development of the atomic theory through a presentation. Assign the presentation for students to go through individually OR present it to the whole class. The presentation includes links to several interesting videos, so kids are ENGAGED the whole time.At the end of the presentation, students are assigned a TIMELINE PROJECT. They will summarize what they've learned in an atomic theory timeline.Historical
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-1
Atoms Advertisement & Model Project - Lesson Presentation, Rubrics
This .zip file contains information for students to research an element and create a model of an atom as a unit project in a 6th grade science unit on the properties of matter. This was designed for middle school students in New York City.
Includes:
SMARTboard .notebook lesson presentation, 2 complete lessons, including practice building an atom (12 slides)
2 versions of the model project description and rubrics
1 version of advertisement description and rubric
Presentations serve as lesson p
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Science Fair Project--DIGITAL LEARNING--4th Grade--Lesson Frames Included
Whether you are in the classroom or teaching remotely, this product is perfect for you! Science is a great way to engage learners in to the world of engineering practices and innovation! Through this resource, prepare your young achievers to explore theories and inquiries through active and engaging activities. This product includes THREE WEEKS/ 30 days worth of lesson plans! Included in the resource are daily lesson frames and action steps for teachers. All slides and materials are editable for
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Project: Water Bottle Rockets, Free Fall and Kinematics - Physics
Project: Water Bottle Rockets, Free Fall and Kinematics - PhysicsPacket for a 5-day project building water bottle rockets for physicsThe packet includes problems to help the students practice basic kinematicsMath help videos are includedVideo on how to construct the water bottle rockets are includedLearning Objectives:1. Acceleration is the change in velocity over time2. Apply Kinematic Equations to 1D Motion, Free Fall3. Calculate How Fast, How Far, and How Long Objects Fall4. Motion is very pr
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Atoms and Periodic Table Project Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
This resource will bring out the artistic side of your students AND help them understand periodic trends, atomic structure and bonding! When students are finished they present their models in order of the periodic table. This allows them to not only show off their hard work, but helps students understand periodic trends. I then hang them up on my classroom walls and refer to them throughout all my chemistry units. I direct their attention to the models on my walls countless times throughout the
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Grades:
5th - 11th
My Mineral Research Project - Explore the world of Rocks and Minerals
Minerals are all around us. They are necessary for life, they are part of the walls in the school, they help heat our houses and provide us with clean drinking water. But what are they? Where do they come from? What do they really look like? How do we get them? What are they worth? This project leads students to investigate a mineral of their choice and create a presentation or poster about it. I have included a rubric for grading the work (20 points, 15, 10, and 5 points) to help students under
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7th - 12th
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Pinewood Derby Energy Project
In this project based learning unit students will build and race pinewood derby cars. Throughout the course of the project students will learn about energy and systems. The unit culminates in a pinewood derby tournament. This is perfect for inspiring your students and bringing energy concepts to life. The unit will take about 3 weeks to complete. Documents Include:- Lesson pacing and structure (for the teachers)- Activities- Presentations- Lab Templates- Rubrics Key Concepts:- Gravitational Ener
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8th - 11th
NGSS:
HS-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-2
, HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS3-3
Also included in: Mechanics Growing Activity Bundle: (Motion, Forces, Energy, & Momentum)
Nuclear Energy How Nuclear Power is Transformed into Electricity
This Nuclear Energy package shows how nuclear power is produced and the energy transformations that must happen in order to make electricity. The package includes an editable, interactive PowerPoint presentation which shows how nuclear energy is released from uranium atoms, and the types of transformations the energy undergoes in order to make Nuclear Power into electricity.The presentation makes liberal use of diagrams and pictures to illustrate the points simply and clearly. This presentatio
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-3
The Ultimate Elements of the Periodic Table Chemistry Bundle
You get an entire school year of Element-of-the-Week PowerPoints, flashcards and quizzes for all 118 elements, five periodic table puzzles, a periodic table scrapbook project, and 3 crossword puzzles. 1) The "Element of the Week" PowerPoints will engage your secondary science students with fascinating periodic table facts and real-world applications. The slides are an engaging way to start each class. I've done all of the research for you. Just sit back, relax, and amaze your students every sing
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Geology
This is a bundle for a geology course for high school. Many of these projects, assignments and PowerPoint presentations can be used in NGSS aligned with a Physics of the Universe, Living Earth and/or Chemistry of the Earth Systems courses.I hope you have as much fun using these as I do in my classes!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Middle School NGSS Choice Board Bundle
Unleash the power of science education with our ultimate Middle School NGSS Choice Board Bundle! Covering all middle school NGSS standards, this comprehensive bundle offers an immersive learning experience for students. Explore various topics, from life and physical science to earth and space science. Each choice board provides dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. These versatile resources can be used for in-class activiti
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ESS3-2
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Newton's Laws of Motion PROJECT CHOICE BOARD MS-PS2 with Rubrics, Check-ins
Here is a project choice board for Newton’s three laws of motion for middle school or high school students as part of MS-PS2. Each of the eight projects(several are STEM) takes approximately the same amount of time to complete. There is a full rubric to show the students ahead of time, a brainstorm form and daily check-in forms for accountability and grading.Included in this resource:Teacher NotesNewton’s Laws of Motion Project Choice BoardProject Grading RubricBrainstorming FormDaily Check-In
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Middle School Science - Renewable Energy Project
This Renewable Energy Project is a culminating project after students have learned about energy systems. The entire 6 Week Unit can be found below:
Middle School Science: 6 Week Unit on Energy Systems and Energy Sources
The goal of this project is for students to choose a specific renewable energy resource and develop some sort of presentation that conveys the background, uses, benefits, negatives, and future impact of using that energy source in the US.
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7th - 8th
Design an Experiment Unit Project, Scientific Method, Poster & Essay
This .zip file contains complete information for a 'Design Your Own Experiment' unit project as part of a scientific inquiry / scientific method middle school school unit. The task allows students to come up with their own testable question and design the subsequent experimental process and identify various aspects of the experiment. Students are asked to create a poster and essay explaining their project.
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1 .notebook presentation (11 slides)
1 complete project description with rubric
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Exploring Rocketry: A Lift-Off Learning Experience (6-8) WITH REAL ROCKETS!
Embark on an exhilarating educational journey with my comprehensive Rocketry Lesson and Projects Bundle! This engaging resource is perfect for a week or two of exploration into the fascinating world of rocket science in a middle school elective course, such as INTRO TO STEM. Designed for middle school students, this bundle combines easy-to-learn theory and hands-on activities to make learning about rocketry a blast!Key Features:Hero Engine Exploration:Dive into the history of rocketry as student
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"Disaster Proof" Design Challenge - Alberta 7 Science - Structures and Forces
Project activity, students will research, analyze, plan, and create "disaster-proof" buildings based on their learning of structures and forces!3. Investigate and analyze the properties of materials used in structuresdevise and use methods of testing the strength and flexibility of materials used in a structure (e.g., measure deformation under load)identify points in a structure where flexible or fixed joints are required, and evaluate the appropriateness of different types of joints for the par
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Grades:
1st - 12th
STEM Design for Learning: Solar Cars, Boats, Planes, and Rovers Webquest Project
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning Students become solar designers in this interactive STEM webquest that guides critical thinking and collaboration within the topics of solar energy and engineering. Working in teams, students choose to learn about either solar planes, cars, boats, or rovers and use what they have learned to design their own model of a solar powered vehicle. WebQuest project-based learning teaches children how to use essential skills for obtaining information and a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS3-5
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Paper Airplane Engineering Design Challenge FUN Hands On STEM Activity
SOAR into STEM with this low prep hands-on, problem solving, cooperative learning, STEM Engineering Challenge Activity- "Farthest Flying Paper Airplanes!"Improve student engagement and get your middle school students involved in the engineering design process by conducting this student centered, any time engineering challenge. Great for a sub plan as well.What's Included?★ Clear and easy to follow editable Engineering Challenge slide show.★ Optional class competition.★ Quick Prep Info and Instru
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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